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The Ringer
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Boston Celtics
Boston Red Sox
Drake Maye
Patriots
Red Sox
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Drake May
NBA
Super Bowl
Jaylen Brown
Boston Bruins
Boston
Jayson Tatum
Bill Belichick
James White
Buffalo Bills
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Boston Sports

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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Brian recaps the Celtics’ resounding win over the Sixers, including the much hyped Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown reunion (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about the NFL trade deadline, Christian Gonzalez’s poor play lately, assessing Mi... more

Brian recaps an ugly Patriots loss at home to the Packers that included some more costly Drake Maye interceptions and another flat start and early deficit. He also discusses Mike Vrabel’s poor record going head-to-head with other top coaches (0:00). ... more

Brian opens by looking back at Rob Gronkowski’s one-of-a-kind career for the Patriots, before previewing the upcoming Pats-Packers game on Sunday (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about Gronk’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, ... more

Brian starts by recapping the Celtics’ loss to the Rockets on Monday night, and some concerning signs from some of the Celtics’ starting five (0:00). Then, he remarks at Drake Maye’s stellar play in recent weeks, but also the heavy load he is carryin... more

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James White
Three-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots running back
New England Patriots
Episode: The Pats Beat the Dolphins, With James White
Michael Pina
The Ringer basketball writer working on a biography of Kevin Garnett
The Ringer
Episode: An Early Look at the C’s With Michael Pina. Plus, Pats-Dolphins Preview.
Mark Daniels
MassLive reporter covering the New England Patriots
MassLive
Episode: Sizing Up the Pats After 7 Games, With Mark Daniels. Plus, the Celts Win a Wild One, and the Bruins Fall to Carolina.
Danny Parkins
Sports broadcaster at FS1
Fox Sports
Episode: Pats-Bears Preview With Danny Parkins. Plus, a Familiar Loss for the Celtics.
Jake Asman
Jets-focused host of the Jake Asman Show and ESPN New York personality
ESPN New York
Episode: Pats-Jets Preview With Jake Asman
Bobby Manning
Celtics reporter for CLNS Media.
CLNS Media
Episode: Celts Season Preview With Bobby Manning
Jason Horowitz
Voice of the Raiders, Westwood One broadcaster
Raiders/Westwood One
Episode: Pats-Raiders Preview With Jason Horowitz
Doug Kyed
From The Herald, guest analyst on Patriots and NFL matters
The Herald
Episode: Are Drake and the Pats Back on Track? With Doug Kyed.
Andrew Callahan
Herald reporter; Pats Interference Pod guest
Boston Herald
Episode: Pats-Bills Preview With Andrew Callahan. Plus, the Hangover From the Sox Loss.

Host

Brian Barrett
Host of Off The Pike, a Boston sports-focused show that blends analysis with conversation and guest interviews.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 546 ratings
  • 2Cents

    The JBrown character and player assassination is really overdone and ridiculous. Not one word about soft Tatum’s shortcomings and inefficiency — clearly JBrown was the only problem with the chuck and duck Celtics. Just ridiculous…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    cje-66
    United States4 months ago
  • “In terms of”

    I like this show in terms of podcasts, but in terms of verbal tics, “in terms of” is driving me insane, in terms of mental health. Brian, you speak for a living, in terms of jobs. You need to get this addressed, in terms of becoming better at what you do. I am sorry to be snarky, in terms of negative comments.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    the stealth bomber
    United States9 months ago
  • New Boston Sports fan

    As a fan of the Ringer I was excited to find OTP while searching for Boston sports content. I think Brian does a great job covering the leagues and relevant topics of the day! The guests are well spoken and knowledgeable! Also does anyone have a better laugh than James White? This is my favorite new pod I’ve discovered and look forward to every new episode! So grab your iced coffee and download/subscribe! Keep it up fellas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yeti_jones
    United States10 months ago
  • Red Sox Takes

    Love when Brian has Ian on from SoxProspects but when Brian is left to his own devices he ends up sounding like a broken record regarding the Sox and FSG. Guys talking about the Red Sox just being marginally better in 2026 when the offseason isn’t over yet. Sox need to spend more, I agree, but they need to spend with intent and locking up Alonso for 30 million a year for five years would’ve been a criminal use of resources considering he can’t play defense and we already have Masa who’s a sunk c... more

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    3
    SUBLlME
    United Statesa year ago
  • 2Cents

    This would be a much better podcast if you left the “I’m smarter than the experts” comments out. Share the numbers u want but be smart enough to know that the numbers almost never (if ever) tell the whole story.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    cje-66
    United Statesa year ago

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Consistent banter and strong real-time reactions appeal to local fans.
Host can be both data-driven and entertaining, though some viewers want crisper editing.
Great guests and depth on Red Sox/Celtics coverage; audience enjoys timely Boston-centric insights.
Sponsorship reads are well integrated and relevant to the audience.
Smart, analytical Boston sports takes with strong guest lineup.

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#153
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#165
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#205
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#242
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

An Early Look at the C’s With Michael Pina. Plus, Pats-Dolphins Preview.
Q: So what have you seen so far? What have your early observations been, besides Tatum looks awesome?
Pina says Tatum's downhill attacks, playmaking, decision-making and ability to take control late in games stand out, while cautioning that shooting and free-throw numbers come from a small sample.
An Early Look at the C’s With Michael Pina. Plus, Pats-Dolphins Preview.
Q: Tell us about the new book.
Michael Pina says he is writing a biography of Kevin Garnett, titled The Big Ticket, and is looking forward to researching Garnett's story and career.
The Pats Beat the Dolphins, With James White
Q: Do you think they'll try to add?
White says the Patriots could use help at receiver or offensive line but doubts they will make a trade, noting that Kyle Williams has an opportunity to step up.
The Pats Beat the Dolphins, With James White
Q: Do you remember a year like this when you were with the Pats where it was just, it felt like there was some sort of an injury every week?
White recalls the injury-plagued 2015 season, including injuries to the offensive line and several skill players, and says NFL teams need deeper rosters.
Some Concerns From the Celtics' Loss. Plus, Can Drake Continue to Carry the Pats?
Q: Do you think they needed to give up a first round pick?
Barrett says the Patriots may have been able to negotiate a lower price, but once they indicated they would offer a first-round pick, backing out could have cost them the trade and damaged negotiations with Philadelphia. He also says the team's need for a top receiver and its view of Brown as an upgrade over Stefon Diggs shaped the decision.

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A fast-paced Boston sports podcast offering deep-dive analysis across the major local teams, with frequent guests from baseball, basketball, and football who provide advanced insight, context, and opinion on roster moves, injuries, and season trajectories. The show blends rigorous data-driven takes with pop-cultural banter, sponsor integrations, and on-site reporting to deliver a broad, entertaining view of the New England sports scene. Noteworthy traits include a strong regional flavor, a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and a steady stream of high-profile guest appearances from reputable outlets and analysts.

Listeners are likely drawn from Boston-area sports fans who crave analytical discussion, practical takeaways for fant... more

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4. Danny Parkins
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