Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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  Drake Looks Like Drake Again, With James White 04.10.2026 1t 24min

  Brian recaps the Patriots’ stunning upset win over the Bills and a great game from Drake Maye (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Drake’s big day, containing Josh Allen and the Bills’ passing attack, Efton Chism III’s incredible catch, and more (23:00). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls on the game (1:00:15). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pats-Bills Preview With Andrew Callahan. Plus, the Hangover From the Sox Loss. 01.10.2026 1t 33min

  Brian looks at the fallout after the Red Sox’s ugly playoff exit in the Bronx, including some eyebrow-raising postgame comments from some of the team’s veteran players (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots-Bills game, their level of concern for Drake Maye, whether Romeo Doubs will emerge as a bigger part of the offense, game picks, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 4 for the NFL season (1:02:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  An Embarrassing Night for Chad Tracy and the Sox 01.10.2026 1t 1min

  Brian recaps the Red Sox’s ugly loss to the Yankees that ends their season, including some more extremely questionable decisions by Sox manager Chad Tracy (0:00). Then, Brian digs a bit deeper into the team's roster flaws, why they’ve been able to produce enough offense in the postseason, and what Craig Breslow needs to do to fix the problems (13:50). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox’s season (37:40). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Cam Schlittler Mows Down the Sox, and the Yankees Take Game 1, With Ian Cundall 30.09.2026 1t 44min

  Brian chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s blowout loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the MLB wild-card round. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant performance, some questionable decisions by Chad Tracy, how the Sox can bounce back in Game 2, and more (0:00). Then, Brian tries to make sense of Drake Maye’s abysmal start to the season, and why he’s struggling so much (56:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and touch on the Bruins’ win in the first game of the NHL season (1:32:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Terrible Day for the Pats, With James White. Plus, a Lookahead to the Red Sox-Yankees Series. 27.09.2026 1t 35min

  Brian breaks down why things have gone so terribly wrong for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense following their blowout loss to the Jaguars (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, why Maye is turning the ball over so much, the Pats’ ineffectual ground game, and how the Jaguars were able to move the ball on the Patriots defense (29:30). Brian and producer Jamie end with a listener call on Drake Maye and then look ahead to the MLB playoffs and the Red Sox-Yankees wild-card series (1:02:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Patriots-Jaguars Preview. Plus, Early Celtics Predictions With Zack Cox. 24.09.2026 1t 23min

  Brian opens by explaining why the Patriots’ upcoming game against the Jaguars could be the perfect matchup for Drake Maye to break out of his slump (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about how the running game will fare without Michael Onwenu, how the Pats secondary will defend the Jags’ dangerous receivers, game predictions, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 3 (59:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Look Back at the Last Two Pats Games With Chris Mason. Plus, Breslow and Tracy Get Deals  22.09.2026 1t 35min

  Brian opens by assessing the Red Sox season, whether they have what it takes to make a playoff run, and why the Sox decided to extend Chad Tracy and Craig Breslow now (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about the Patriots first two games, what is up with Drake Maye, how the Pats will split carries between Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson going forward, Zak Kuhr’s defensive philosophy, and more (26:25). Then, Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Sox and the NFL (1:10:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pats Win Their Home Opener, With James White 20.09.2026 1t 7min

  Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s slow start to the season, and why the Patriots offense hasn’t been nearly as productive as last year (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ win over the Steelers, the defense’s impressive performance, how the offense can get back on track, and more (17:30). Then, Brian and producer Jamie take a listener call about the game, and celebrate the Red Sox clinching a playoff berth (42:40). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Patriots-Steelers Preview With Andrew Fillipponi 17.09.2026 1t 31min

  Brian opens by comparing Mike Vrabel’s coaching style to the NFL’s other top young coaches (0:00). Then, he chats with The Fan’s Andrew Fillipponi about the Pats-Steelers game, Aaron Rodgers’s second year as the Steelers QB, the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh, how the Pats offense can get going, game predictions, and more (8:30). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season, and touch on the Robert Kraft-Macklemore controversy (47:50). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Fillipponi Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How Do the Patriots and Drake Get Right For Week 2 With Chad Graff.  15.09.2026 1t 18min

  Brian opens by looking at how the Patriots can weather the AJ Brown injury, and which young players need to step up in his absence (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Pats’ rushing attack with Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, how the pass rush fared against the Seahawks, other notable storylines in the AFC in Week 1, and more (16:30). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Paul George’s introductory press conference with the Celtics, and some Red Sox odds and ends (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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Sox Starters Dominate The Royals With Ian Cundall. Plus, Life Without AJ Brown 14.09.2026 1t 30min

  Brian discusses the Patriots’ wide receiver depth following the news that AJ Brown is heading to IR and who needs to step up the most to fill the void (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Royals series, Payton Tolle’s terrific rookie season, which pitchers could come off the injured list soon to help the Sox as they head towards the postseason, and more (20:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Week 1 of the NFL season, and a listener email on the Pats (1:10:35). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Drake and the Pats Lose an Ugly One in Seattle, With James White 10.09.2026 1t 35min

  Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s terrible game in Seattle and whether there are serious concerns about him and the Patriots offense going forward (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ loss, the A.J. Brown injury, how the defense fared against the Seahawks offense, and more (27:30). Brian and producer Jamie end with their best bets for Week 1 of the NFL season (1:00:50). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pats-Seahawks Preview With Steve Muench 08.09.2026 1t 31min

  Brian discusses cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s new contract extension, why it took so long, and where that leaves the team entering the season. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steve Muench about the Patriots-Seahawks game on Wednesday night and how the Pats offense can move the ball against the Seahawks defense (22:30). They assess the Pats offensive line, give predictions and picks for the game, and more. Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the big game (1:14:40). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Steve Muench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sox Sweep the O’s. Plus, a Look Ahead to the Pats-Seahawks Super Bowl Rematch. 06.09.2026 1t 20min

  Brian recaps the Red Sox’s four-game sweep in Baltimore over the weekend, including a superb start from Payton Tolle on Sunday (0:00). Then, he goes over some Sunday Thoughts, including how A.J. Brown’s presence will raise Drake Maye’s game and the ramifications of the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday (21:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Clippers' punishment and the Sox (55:50). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Biggest Pats Questions With Sheil Kapadia 03.09.2026 1t 40min

  Brian discusses the Red Sox’s recent skid, their injury-depleted pitching staff, and Roman Anthony’s solid return (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia about the Patriots' upcoming season, how Drake Maye can improve in year three, how good A.J. Brown can be for the team, and other predictions (24:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Patriots' field goal controversy and the latest Dianna Russini news (1:13:30). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sheil Kapadia Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pats Season Preview With Mark Daniels 01.09.2026 1t 35min

  Brian opens by digging into the high expectations around Drake Maye and just how much he had to carry the Patriots last year, compared to other notable young QBs in recent years (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Pats, their thin depth at edge, whether their offensive line will be improved this year, where their receiving corps ranks in the NFL, and more (24:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the recent controversy revolving around Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming and the Yankees (1:09:30). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Rough Weekend for the Sox in the Bronx With Chris Hatfield. 30.08.2026 1t 20min

  Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Chris Hatfield about the Red Sox-Yankees series, the Sox’s quiet bats, what is up with Willson Contreras, and what we can expect from Roman Anthony and Trevor Story now that they’re back with the team (0:00). Then, Brian discusses UNC and Bill Belichick’s win over TCU to open the college football season, and Christian Gonzalez’s contact negotiations (45:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the disappointing Sox-Yanks series (59:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Hatfield Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Top 10 Boston Athletes 27.08.2026 1t 27min

  Brian opens by recapping the Red Sox-Marlins series, including a couple exciting wins before a disappointing loss. The Red Sox head to the Bronx next for a pivotal four-game series against the Yankees (0:00). Then Brian unveils his list of the top 10 Boston athletes, along with some honorable mentions (32:15). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the list, and Jamie adds in a few more names (1:04:50). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Breaking Down the Kayshon Boutte Trade With Doug Kyed 25.08.2026 1t 22min

  Brian opens by discussing Eliot Wolf’s press conference, including Christian Gonzalez’s contract negotiations and the Kayshon Boutte trade. He then talks about some interesting comments from Jayson Tatum’s camp and Payton Pritchard (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots, the Boutte trade, Gonzalez returning to practice, the running back depth chart, and more (19:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on Jarren Duran (55:00). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Sox Sweep Raffy and the Giants, With Kevin Hench 24.08.2026 1t 5min

  Brian discusses the Patriots’ preseason game against the Eagles on Saturday night and some surprising comments from Mike Vrabel after the game about the team’s lack of depth (0:00). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Giants over the weekend, Craig Breslow’s redemption, how the Sox stack up with the other top teams in the American League, and more (14:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Jamie’s recent piece on Fenway Franks in The Boston Globe (55:10). Fenway Franks story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/17/magazine/onions-hot-dog-condiments-fenway/ 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices