
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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Bruins Season Preview With Conor Ryan. Plus, a Drake Maye and Bill Belichick UNC Check-in With Tate Frazier.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about former UNC and current Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after his big win in Buffalo on Sunday night, before discussing Bill Belichick’s horrendous start to his college coaching career at Chapel Hill (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the B
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ upset win over the Buffalo Bills and Drake Maye’s first statement win as a pro (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the big win, Stefon Diggs’s incredible game, the secondary’s strong play versus the Bills offense, and the Patriots’ road ahead (16:30)
Brian opens by recapping a gutting Red Sox loss to the Yankees to end their season (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the upcoming Pats-Bills game on 'Sunday Night Football,' whether the Pats can run the ball, how to contain Josh Allen, and more. Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best
Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about Game 2 of the Red Sox-Yankees series, including some key Sox blunders that cost them a couple runs, Brayan Bello’s disappointing outing, a gutsy performance from the bullpen, and what to expect in a pivotal Game 3 (0:45). Brian and Jamie take a listener call before wrap
Brian opens with his big takeaways from a thrilling Red Sox-Yankees game that included an incredible start from Garrett Crochet and some masterful managerial tactics from Alex Cora. Then, Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the game, the big seventh inning for the Sox’s offense, a tense save from
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox will face the Yankees in the Bronx in the wild-card round of the MLB playoffs, before he shares his thoughts on the Pats' blowout win over the Panthers (0:45). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Stefon Diggs’s performance, Drake Maye’s