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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

The Ringer
Boston Celtics
NBA
Celtics
Super Bowl
Boston Bruins
Miami Heat
Bill Belichick
Cooper Flagg
Kristaps Porzingis
Derrick White
Boston Red Sox
NHL
Red Sox
New England Patriots
NBA Draft
Duke University Basketball
Mac Jones
NFL
State Farm
Clippers

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 Bruins’ dramatic loss to the Panthers and Brad Marchand’s return to the Garden compared to other returning former Boston athletes (0:45). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles about the upcoming Celtics season, season ... more

Brian recaps the Pats’ blowout win in Tennessee, including another great game from Drake Maye, a more productive run game, and a solid performance from the defense, which overcame a slow start to lock down the Titans (0:45). Then, he chats with James... more

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about Drake Maye’s great second season so far, his most impressive plays, where he ranks among the top QBs in the league, and predictions for the Patriots-Titans game (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out th... more

Brian takes stock of the first-place Patriots and where Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel rank among the league’s best QB-coach tandems (0:15). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics’ preseason, how fast the Celtics will play this ... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Ruiz
Quarterback rankings expert at The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: The Drake Maye Leap With Steven Ruiz
Jamie McClellan
Producer extraordinaire
Episode: Celts Outlook With Bobby Manning. Plus, the First-Place Pats!
Doug Kyed
Sports journalist covering the NFL and college football
The Herald
Episode: Pats-Saints Preview With Doug Kyed
Conor Ryan
Boston Bruins writer at the Boston Globe.
Boston Globe
Episode: Bruins Season Preview With Conor Ryan. Plus, a Drake Maye and Bill Belichick UNC Check-in With Tate Frazier.
Jason Horowitz
Play-by-play voice of the Raiders
Westwood One
Episode: Pats Raiders Preview With Jason Horowitz. Plus, Roman Anthony’s Injury.
Will Hill
NFL analyst for Fox Sports and co-host of Bear Bets Pod
Fox Sports
Episode: NFL Futures with Will Hill. Plus, a Metric Man Breakdown of Garrett Crochet.
Zack Cox
Sports journalist at The Herald
The Herald
Episode: The Pats Open Up Training Camp With Zack Cox. Plus, a Rough Stretch for the Sox.
John Berman
CNN anchor and correspondent, co-anchor of CNN News Central
CNN
Episode: Red Sox First-Half Awards With John Berman
Adam Kaufman
Sports commentator and analyst from Sports Grid and CLNS Media
Sports Grid, CLNS Media
Episode: Patriots Takes and Questions With Adam Kaufman. Plus, the Sox Keep Rolling.

Host

Brian Barrett
Veteran Boston sports personality providing deep analysis and commentary on Boston sports teams.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 489 ratings
  • Brian is very smart

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harryschill25
    United States23 days ago
  • 2Cents

    Please stop with the historical bellyaching — we’re all tired of it — move on… Also, stop being hypocritical — you use the offensive line for excuses for Maye but not the running backs. Stevenson is a good back — not even a great back would have overcome that line and no passing game threat. Your favoritism is very transparent…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cje-66
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting content, poor podcasting

    While I enjoy OTP, Brian has some annoying speaking habits that hold it back:

    • He often interrupts his guests

    • He uses a lot of wordy/redundant phrases, such as “at this particular point in time” (just say “now”); “with regard to…” (just say “about”); etc.

    If he could edit, slow down, and let his guests speak, it would greatly improve the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WeirdEra
    United States2 months ago
  • My Favorite Boston Podcast

    This is the first podcast review I’ve ever written, despite listing to probably four hours a day of podcasts for the last five years.

    I subscribe to podcasts for each of the Boston sports teams - as many as four different ones for the Patriots alone.

    Off the Pike has risen to become my favorite one for any given team, despite not putting all of his attention on one team only.

    Brian’s shows feel to be the best researched and he is the best prepared. I enjoy all of the information he provides t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BriguyBoston
    United States3 months ago
  • 2Cents

    Brian (I think that’s your name), take Simmons advice and shut up about BB’s personal life. And stop trying to extend its implications to sports just so that you can revel in it. Grow up and talk Boston sports…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    cje-66
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Viewer feedback highlights the engaging discussion and immediacy of reactions after games.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and depth of content provided about Boston sports.
Critiques mention the host's speaking habits and desire for a more conversational tone with guests.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a must-listen for Boston sports aficionados, valued for its quality information and guests.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#221
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#205
South Korea/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#215
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#218
Israel/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Sox’s Season Comes to an End. Plus, Pats-Bills Preview With Chad Graff.
Q: How do you see the Patriots' chances against the Bills?
The Patriots may keep it close, but the Bills' offense is strong, and it will be a challenge to stop them, leading to a likely Bills victory by a small margin.
The Sox’s Season Comes to an End. Plus, Pats-Bills Preview With Chad Graff.
Q: What is your opinion of Drake May's performance so far this season?
Drake May is playing exceptionally well, showing notable statistics and impressive overall performance in games, particularly against weaker defensive teams.
Pats-Panthers Preview With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox Can’t Clinch a Playoff Spot.
Q: How concerned are you with this Patriots defense against the Panthers offense?
Eric notes that the Patriots should dominate the matchup unless they have player injuries, but their current linebacker play has been a concern.
Pats-Panthers Preview With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox Can’t Clinch a Playoff Spot.
Q: Who's the biggest surprise to you in the NFL this season?
Eric mentions the Colts' surprising 3-0 start with Daniel Jones as a key shocker for him, contrasting it with the Ravens' struggle for wins despite a tough schedule.
The Pats Smash the Panthers, With James White. Plus, Red Sox Vs. Yankees!!
Q: What was your biggest takeaway from this game?
James White shares his concerns about the Panthers moving the ball too easily at first, but acknowledges that the defense made necessary adjustments and played well afterward.

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Covering a wide array of Boston sports, this podcast provides fans with timely reactions and detailed analysis on major games and stories surrounding teams like the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins. The content includes reflections on player performance, coaching strategies, and game dynamics, often featuring expert guests who lend their unique insights. Notably, the host engages with a combination of analytic depth and engaging storytelling, making it a compelling listen for avid sports enthusiasts.

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1. Steven Ruiz
2. Jamie McClellan
3. Doug Kyed
4. Conor Ryan
5. Jason Horowitz
6. Will Hill
7. Zack Cox
8. John Berman

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