Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

After the Heat once again thwart the Celtics, Brian opens with a list of his least favorite teams of the 21st century (0:00). Then, he chats with Bobby Manning about the fallout from the failed Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, what Jayson Tatum is thinking about all of this, the NBA draft, and whether Brown will be traded this offseason (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails, some honorable mentions for Brian’s least favorite teams list, and the latest news involving Dianna Russini (1:18:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian reacts to the news that the Heat have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and discusses what the Celtics will be missing by losing out on the former MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the trade, why Milwaukee went with Miami’s offer over Boston’s, how Jaylen Brown will react to the trade rumors, and whether or not Brown has played his last game in Boston (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the whole Giannis saga (1:04:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian goes over the latest trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and offers up some comparisons to the Giannis situation with other star athletes leaving their original teams in their later years (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about Giannis, the NBA draft, other big men the Celtics could target instead, and more (22:10). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the World Cup and the USMNT (1:04:50). 

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian discusses the Red Sox getting swept by the Blue Jays on Thursday and why the future of the club looks a bit bleak, with many of the team’s former top prospects underperforming at the major league level (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Mike Kadlick about the revamped Patriots offense, how Josh McDaniels will utilize A.J. Brown, how the Pats stack up against the best teams in the AFC, and more (36:30). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the World Cup (1:10:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mike Kadlick

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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With rumors that Jaylen Brown might be on the move, Brian looks at some of the most painful trades in recent Boston sports history (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the NBA Finals, whether or not the Celtics should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, how he would change the Celtics offense, what Brown is thinking about all of these rumors, and more (16:30). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about sports talk radio and the World Cup (1:13:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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