Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian breaks down another terrible Celtics loss to the 76ers, including some serious issues with Joe Mazzulla’s stubborn coaching and a dreadful game from Jaylen Brown (0:00). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Pellerin about the Bruins-Sabres series and whether the Bruins can win Game 6 at the Garden on Friday night and force a decisive Game 7 (49:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Garrett Crochet injury and Brayan Bello’s miserable season so far (1:11:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Adam Pellerin

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers, including an incredibly disappointing second half, before getting to the Bruins’ overtime win against the Sabres to send the series back to Boston (0:00). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about why the Red Sox fired Alex Cora, whether Cora or the front office is more to blame for the Sox’s struggles, whether the Sox have a player development problem that goes beyond the coaching staff, and more (39:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the latest Mike Vrabel drama (1:39:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, and discusses how the Sox got to this point after a very disappointing start to the 2026 season (0:00). Then, he reviews the Patriots’ draft class before hitting on the Bruins' pitiful loss to the Sabres on Sunday (26:00). Then, he chats with Sirius XM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ blowout win over the 76ers on Sunday, Payton Pritchard’s fantastic game, whether the Sixers have a chance of extending the series on Tuesday, and more (40:25). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the roots of the Red Sox’s seemingly endless dysfunction (1:24:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Termine

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian reacts to the Celtics’ gritty win over the Sixers in Philly, including some clutch shots from Payton Pritchard and some troubling play from Neemias Queta . Then, he breaks down another terrible Brayan Bello start for the Red Sox and the Patriots’ 2nd and 3rd round picks in the NFL draft (0:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the C’s-76ers series (32:25). 

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian starts by reacting to Mike Vrabel drama and whether it will have an effect on the Patriots going forward, before taking a look at the team’s first-round pick, offensive tackle Caleb Lomu (0:00). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins’ tough loss at home to the Sabres in Game 3, and the Red Sox’s miserable series against the Yankees (25:30). Then, Brian chats with Mass Live’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics-76ers series, Derrick White’s shoddy shooting, Joe Mazzulla’s inflexibility with in-game adjustments, and who will win Game 3 on Friday night (46:45). Then, Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk about the Vrabel saga (1:28:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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