Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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, Tom Brady’s first time calling a Pats game, Paul George’s tenure as a Celtic, and more (27:30). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 9 of the NFL season (1:12:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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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 carrying with the injury-depleted Patriots, before touching on the Bruins' shootout win over Vegas (43:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the A.J. Brown trade (1:06:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian recaps the Patriots' win in Miami, including a much better second half, another good Drake Maye game, and some more worrying injuries (0:00). Plus, he tries to make sense of A.J. Brown’s disappointing season so far. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s value to the offense, the upcoming trade deadline, and more (27:00). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics and their win over the Magic on Sunday (51:40). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts about the Pats and Week 8 of the NFL season (1:01:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens up with his wish list for the upcoming Patriots-Dolphins game, and why the Pats should take care of business in Miami (0:00i. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics, their big-man rotation, Derrick White’s value, Paul George vs. Jaylen Brown, and more (11:40). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 8 (59:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian breaks down the Celtics’ overtime win over the Nets, the latest twist in the Jaylen Brown–Jayson Tatum beef, and the Bruins' loss to the Hurricanes (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots, their ineffective run game, which players might return from IR down the stretch, A.J. Brown’s disappointing season so far, and more (25:10). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Pats’ playoff chances (1:13:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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