
Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
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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The Case for the Pats Making the Playoffs With Chris Mason. Plus, the Sox Sweep the O’s.
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s sweep of the O’s, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, some late-inning dramatic wins, and some great starts from Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito. He then makes his picks for the upcoming slate of college football games (0:45). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the reasons to be hope
Brian discusses the Patriots' final 53-man roster, dives into some surprising players that made the roster, and takes a look back at a dreadful 2024 draft class (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about the upcoming NFL season, the Patriots’ chances of making the playoffs, some of their favorite fu
Brian breaks down the Sox’s series win over the Yankees in New York, another pair of fabulous starts from Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet, and some more big hits from Trevor Story (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the series, the Yankees’ player development problems, Aaron Boone’s job s

Roman Introduces Himself to the Rivalry. Plus, the Five Most Important Patriots Players This Season.
Brian recaps an exciting Red Sox win over the Yankees (0:20) before chatting with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the game, Roman Anthony’s incredible season, the Red Sox’s chances of making the playoffs, and more (20:30). Then, Brian gives out his top five most important Patriots players this season (55:00). Brian an

Pats Roster Projections With Chad Graff. Plus, Will Drake Maye Make the Year Two Leap?
Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Patriots training camp, his 53-man roster projection for the Pats, which receivers are in and which are out, Drake Maye’s comfort with Josh McDaniels’s offense, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call on the Celtics and discuss the new docuseries 'Ame
Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts, including another standout performance from Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson, Marcelo Mayer’s worrisome injury history, the Celtics’ competition in the Eastern Conference next season, and more (0:20). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie assess the state of the