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Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.

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    • 4.4 • 140 Ratings

Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.

    Celtics Dominate Game 1 of the Finals

    Celtics Dominate Game 1 of the Finals

    Brian chats with Kevin Hench about the Celtics' impressive Game 1 rout over Dallas, including the return of Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown’s great two-way play, the Celtics’ prolific 3-point shooting, and more (0:30). Then, Brian looks at how the Celtics built such a large lead using mismatches on Brown and Jayson Tatum, and how Dallas can possibly adjust to make this a series (37:00). Finally, Brian takes some listener calls, before he and Jamie wrap things up with some final thoughts (53:00).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Kevin Hench
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 1 hr 29 min
    What a Title Would Mean For the Celtics With Evan Valenti. Plus, Best Bets For the Finals With Jamie McClellan.

    What a Title Would Mean For the Celtics With Evan Valenti. Plus, Best Bets For the Finals With Jamie McClellan.

    Brian chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about NBA Finals storylines, including how the Mavs will defend Boston’s wings, nightmare scenarios that could doom the Celtics, what a potential title would mean for various members of the Celtics organization, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a couple listener calls before he and Jamie give out their best bets for the Finals (1:02:35).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Evan Valenti
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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    • 1 hr 33 min
    NBA Finals Preview With Sean Grande

    NBA Finals Preview With Sean Grande

    Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic, ranking this Celtics team in franchise and NBA history, Joe Mazzulla’s growth as a head coach, and more (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some quick thoughts on potential famous Finals spectators (1:17:20).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Sean Grande
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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    • 1 hr 26 min
    Six Thoughts on the Celtics and Finals

    Six Thoughts on the Celtics and Finals

    Brian gives out six thoughts on the NBA Finals, including a side-by-side comparison of the Celtics' and Mavericks' rosters. Plus, how the Celtics offense will attack Luka Doncic and the Mavs defense, Kyrie’s return to Boston, and more (0:30). Then, he and Jamie end with some final words on Brian’s thoughts (53:45).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Checking in On Pats OTAs With Mark Daniels

    Checking in On Pats OTAs With Mark Daniels

    Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots OTAs, their wide receiver corps, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, Drake Maye and the QB depth chart, Matthew Judon’s contract talks, Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame ceremony, and more (0:40). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie discuss how the media covers Jayson Tatum and talk about the upcoming NBA Finals (48:00).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Mark Daniels
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 1 hr 13 min
    The Celts Run Through the East, and a Look Ahead to the Finals With Michael Pina

    The Celts Run Through the East, and a Look Ahead to the Finals With Michael Pina

    Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, Celtics hate in the national media, and potential Finals matchups (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener questions on the Celtics and Patriots (46:15).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Michael Pina
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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    • 1 hr 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
140 Ratings

140 Ratings

Snelson1708 ,

Great pod, but..,

As a Boston sports fan I love this pod, but would it be possible for Spotify or The Ringer to make two versions and bleep out the F bombs? I hate having to listen to ESPN radio in the car with my eight and 10-year-olds.

rborkows ,

Quality Boston sports pod, feels more like a radio show

Love how Brian incorporates stats into his angles and the program in general. My only real comment is that it feels a bit wordy, or like it’s trying to fill time in a 4 hour radio show sometimes, could be a bit crisper in this format. Thanks for the content!

PervisEllison29 ,

Great Boston pod

This is a really good place for quality analysis on daily Boston sports news. It’s a new go to for me. Brian keeps you up on all the teams without having to watch every game or reading about them everyday.

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