
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 655 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Brian opens with Sam Kennedy’s latest head-scratching comments after the Red Sox got swept by the Rays as well as early reactions to Drake Maye and AJ Brown on the field together (0:00). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Sox... more
Brian begins by discussing the current Celtics team and how they will be remembered compared to other famous championship-winning Boston teams in recent years (0:00). Then he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Jaylen Brown’s offseason, the Gianni... more
Brian opens by discussing the NBA Finals, and compares Jalen Brunson’s game to Jayson Tatum’s (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Yankees series, why the trio of Roman Anthony, Marcello Mayer, and Kristian ... more
Brian opens by discussing the latest trade rumors swirling around the Celtics and Jaylen Brown, including potential deals for Giannis and with the Pelicans (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens about the trickle-down effect of the AJ Br... more
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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.
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!
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
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.
I just started listening to this as the Red Sox got hot in the last few months. I am a knowledgeable baseball fan, very casual basketball, football, and hockey fan.
Brian covers everything with enthusiasm.
He really breaks down the pitch mix and habits of Red Sox players. While I’m sure he despises the Yankees, Astros, etc. he evaluates their teams fairly and is not a Red Sox homer.
Should be essential listening in the coming week as the Sox make their run and the Celtics prepare for their rem... more
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Apple Podcasts | #202 |
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A fast-paced Boston-centric sports show that blends in-depth analysis with hot takes across the city's major teams, including the Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins, plus occasional cross-sport context. Long-form discussions, guest insights from local reporters and national voices, and frequent live-read sponsorships create a dense, opinion-driven landscape. Listeners likely value data-informed perspectives, roster moves, and immediate post-game reactions, often framed through a Bay State lens. The host's analytical approach and cross-team conversations with well-connected guests make it a go-to for fans seeking deeper context behind contemporary Boston sports storylines.
Noteworthy traits include a cross-sport angle (NBA, MLB, NHL) with calenda... more
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Recent guests on Off The Pike include:
1. Nick Fitzy Stevens
2. Kevin Hench
3. Chris Mason
4. Ian Cundall
5. John Berman
6. Adam Kaufman
7. Adam Pellerin
8. Justin Termine
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