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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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    • 4.3 • 135 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.

    Seth Wickersham on Bill Belichick Not Landing a Head-Coaching Job

    Seth Wickersham on Bill Belichick Not Landing a Head-Coaching Job

    Brian speaks with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about his latest article detailing Bill Belichick’s search for a head-coaching job this offseason, his interviews with the Atlanta Falcons, Robert Kraft’s role in the process, and where Belichick will go from here (0:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie chat about the NBA playoffs and Wickersham’s article (28:30).
    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.
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    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Seth Wickersham
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 1 hr
    NBA Playoff Preview With Michael Pina

    NBA Playoff Preview With Michael Pina

    Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ season, the case for Joe Mazzulla to win Coach of the Year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s chances of making All-NBA teams, the play-in games and potential first-round opponents for the Cs, the other playoff series, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call about a potential Tom Brady comeback, and chat about the Boston Marathon (45:40).
    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at . Or send us your questions for our mailbag at .
    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Michael Pina
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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    • 57 min
    Mike Gorman’s Last Game, Brady Hints at a Return, and Could the Pats Trade for a Receiver?

    Mike Gorman’s Last Game, Brady Hints at a Return, and Could the Pats Trade for a Receiver?

    Brian gives out his Sunday thoughts on the Boston sports scene, including a look back at Mike Gorman’s great career as the Celtics’ play-by-play announcer, Tom Brady’s eyebrow-raising comments about a return to the gridiron, recent rumblings that 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could be on the move, and more (0:30).
    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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 55 min
    Metric Man Breakdown of Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels

    Metric Man Breakdown of Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels

    Brian recaps a tough night for Boston sports as the Red Sox blow another lead against the Orioles and the Celtics don’t show up to play in a loss to the Knicks (0:30). Then, he breaks down Drake Maye's and Jayden Daniels’s NCAA numbers to assess who will be the better bet as a pro QB (17:15). Brian and Jamie then talk about the breakdown and which player they would rather have the Pats select with the third pick in the draft (43:45).
    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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Jrue Gets Extended. Plus, the Celtics' Best Path in the Playoffs With Tom Giles.

    Jrue Gets Extended. Plus, the Celtics' Best Path in the Playoffs With Tom Giles.

    Brian quickly recaps the Red Sox’s loss to the O’s Wednesday night before discussing Jrue Holiday’s four-year contract extension with the Celtics and how it will affect the team in the coming years (0:30). Then, he speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Celtics as they head into the postseason, which teams the C’s match up best with in the playoffs, the Patriots’ draft strategy as the NFL draft approaches, some Masters topics, and more (14:55). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NBA playoffs and whether this Celtics team can go all the way (1:05:25).
    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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Tom Giles
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 1 hr 16 min
    A Rough Day for the Sox With Ben Lindbergh. Plus, The B’s and C’s Go Down.

    A Rough Day for the Sox With Ben Lindbergh. Plus, The B’s and C’s Go Down.

    Brian recaps the Bruins’ loss to the Hurricanes, and the Celtics’ loss to the Bucks, which included some bizarre aspects and a lack of hustle from the C's (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about the Red Sox’s season thus far, how the Sox can replace Trevor Story’s glove, the health of the pitching staff, Tyler O’Neil’s hot start, and more (16:30). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Red Sox’s 20th anniversary celebration of the 2004 World Series champions (51:40).
    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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.
    Host: Brian Barrett
    Guest: Ben Lindbergh
    Producer: Jamie McClellan
    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
135 Ratings

135 Ratings

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.

Monkeyface7 ,

Great guests

There is no greater joy than listening to Sean Grande call a Celtics game. The man is a legend.

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