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Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams with Eric Edholm

2024-11-0801:14:45

Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about Drake Maye’s promising rookie season, assessing the Patriots’ draft class, Pats vs. Bears, and the rookie QB showdown between Maye and Caleb Williams (0:45). Then, Brian breaks down some Celtics stats and Neemias Queta’s impact on the team (39:10). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for NFL Week 10, and some more thoughts on Maye vs. Williams (47:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Eric Edholm Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kerr and the Warriors Beat Tatum and the Celtics at the Garden

2024-11-0701:11:16

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ loss to the Warriors at home, the Steve Kerr–Jayson Tatum drama, Derrick White’s All-Star case, the Brian Scalabrine–Kendrick Perkins beef, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s offseason plans, and the Bruins’ shutout loss to the Maple Leafs (32:00). Finally, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie wrap with some final thoughts on the game and sports media (50:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Justin Verrier Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maye Magic, But the Pats Come Up Short

2024-11-0401:10:35

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Titans, including some spectacular plays from Drake Maye, including a last-second, game-tying touchdown, the Patriots inability to run the ball and stop the run, a lack of production from the team’s wide receivers, the upcoming trade deadline, and more (0:50). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics' back-to-back wins in Charlotte and the drama surrounding former Celtic Grant Williams's flagrant foul on Jayson Tatum (30:00) . Brian takes a couple listener calls, before he and producer Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the Pats and C’s (48:05). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Maye’s Impressive Start to the Season

2024-11-0101:23:16

Brian gives some quick thoughts on Mookie Betts's third title win, and looks back at one of the worst trades in Red Sox history (1:00). Then, he speaks with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Drake Maye’s promising career start, whether or not he'll play Sunday after last week’s concussion, Ja'Lynn Polk and the rest of the Pats’ underwhelming receiving corps, the upcoming matchup with the Titans, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie later end with some leftover World Series thoughts, their best bets of Week 9, and some Chiefs-Pats dynasty comparisons (51:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celtics Suffer Their First Loss of the Season

2024-10-3150:04

Brian details the Celtics’ overtime loss to the Pacers, Neemias Queta’s unsung performance, how the Celtics will bounce back, and more (0:30). Then, he discusses a disappointing start to the Bruins’ season, and whether they have enough talent to truly be competitive this year (29:30). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about some new eyebrow-raising comments from Joe Mazzulla (35:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celts Keep Rolling With Evan Valenti

2024-10-2901:15:11

Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics' win over the Bucks, Payton Pritchard’s stellar game, this year’s team compared to last year’s, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie close the show with some odds and ends, including the Patriots trading edge rusher Joshua Uche (1:00:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats Upset the Jets With James White

2024-10-2851:15

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Jets in Foxborough, the team responding to Jerod Mayo’s challenge, Drake Maye’s injury, potential trades at the deadline, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics, who beat the Pistons on Saturday night (17:55). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Patriots’ win (37:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pats’ Dumpster Fire Meets the Jets’ Mess With Adam Schein. Plus, the C’s Keep on Rolling, While the B’s Lose Again.

2024-10-2501:27:06

Brian recaps the Celtics’ easy win over the Wizards, as well as the Bruins’ third straight loss (1:00). Then, he chats with Mad Dog Sports’ Adam Schein about the upcoming Pats-Jets game, what has gone wrong for the Jets this season, the new lows for the Pats, and the upcoming Yankees-Dodgers World Series (29:40). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 8 (1:00:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Adam Schein Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celts Send a Message on Ring Night. Plus, Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens on Mayo vs. Belichick.

2024-10-2301:33:19

Brian details an impressive Celtics win over the Knicks on the night they raised banner 18 into the rafters at the Garden (1:00). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens about the Patriots’ tough season, Bill Belichick’s eyebrow-raising comments this week about the team, whether Jerod Mayo is in over his head, and more (36:10). Then, Brian takes a few listener calls, before he and Jamie close out the show with some final thoughts on the Celtics’ win (1:15:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Brutal Day in London for the Pats With James White

2024-10-2001:06:18

Brian discusses another tough loss for the Patriots in London against the Jaguars and the mounting scrutiny surrounding the Pats coaching staff (0:30). Then, he chats with James White about the loss, the growing disconnect between the players and the coaches, Drake Maye’s solid performance, and more (32:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and commiserate about the Pats (47:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Big Celtics Thoughts With Michael Pina. Plus, the Pats Actually Have a Chance to Win on Sunday.

2024-10-1701:51:32

Brian discusses the latest Patriots news, including growing fractures between the coaching staff and the players as well as a preview of the Pats’ upcoming game against the Jaguars in London (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about some top predictions and thoughts about the upcoming Celtics season, including some bullish Payton Pritchard predictions and who might be the C’s top competition in the East (16:25). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders and how that might affect his broadcasting future, and they give out their best bets for Week 7 (1:22:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gearing Up for the Celtics Season and Leftover Drake Maye Thoughts With Zack Cox

2024-10-1501:12:40

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ preseason thus far before moving on to the Pats and Drake Maye’s debut last Sunday, Jerod Mayo’s comments on the roster, an assessment of the Patriots receivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins’ first week of the season, as the team has gone 2-2-0 (35:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and discuss some recent NFL trades and Bill Belichick’s comments on the 'ManningCast.' (47:10) We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Maye Looks the Part With James White

2024-10-1357:04

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Jaguars, Drake Maye’s promising debut, some explosive plays on offense, what’s causing the Pats’ shaky run defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on Maye’s first start (26:25). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previewing Drake Maye’s Debut With Andrew Callahan.

2024-10-1001:28:01

Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Drake Maye’s much-anticipated start on Sunday versus the Texans, how the Patriots’ offensive scheme will highlight Maye’s strengths, which Patriots receiver will benefit most from the rookie QB’s presence, and whether the Pats have a chance versus Houston (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 6 and discuss the MLB playoffs (48:25). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Maye Is QB1. Plus, Chad Finn on His New Book, 'The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics,' and the B’s Drop the Opener.

2024-10-0901:19:02

Brian discusses the news that Drake Maye will start at quarterback for the Pats this Sunday and why the team decided to make the change (1:00). Then, he details the Bruins’ opening-night loss to the Panthers and why it was such a disappointing start to the season (19:55). Next, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about 'The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics,' his new book about the history of the franchise and its different eras. They also remember Red Sox great Luis Tiant (34:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about Drake Maye (1:11:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats Hit Rock Bottom.

2024-10-0601:02:44

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ ugly loss to the Dolphins, some sloppy play across the board, bad coaching decisions from Jerod Mayo and his staff, and when we might see Drake Maye in at quarterback (0:55). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics’ preseason games against the Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, as well as Jeremy Swayman’s new contract with the Bruins (27:50). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener calls on the Celtics and Pats (41:35). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats-Dolphins With John Jastremski. Plus, a Lesson for the Red Sox, and Is Drake Maye in Good Hands?

2024-10-0301:13:17

Brian opens with a lesson the Red Sox could learn from the teams currently still in the playoffs, then looks at Pats offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s unimpressive record after four games (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Dolphins game, the MLB playoffs, Bill Belichick’s future, and more (20:45). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 5 (44:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previewing the Celtics Season With Chris Forsberg

2024-10-0101:32:59

Brian discusses the Patriots' woeful offense, the Sox’s end-of-season press conference, and the contract standoff between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman (1:00). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports’ Chris Forsberg about the Celtics as they open up training camp, a chip on their shoulders after a summer of slights, how the team will deal with Kristaps Porzingis’s injury, and more (28:20). Brian and Jamie end with some emails on the Sox and Pats (1:13:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Forsberg Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats Get Dominated by the Niners With James White

2024-09-3001:16:18

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ tough loss to San Francisco, the offensive line’s continued struggles, how the Pats can game-plan to minimize their weaknesses on offense, Kendrick Bourne’s potential return, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses the blockbuster Knicks trade that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to New York and the Red Sox’s disappointing end to the season (33:35). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on Joe Castiglione’s retirement and some other media nuggets from the NFL (57:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats-49ers Preview With Ted Johnson

2024-09-2601:04:15

Brian shares a couple of leftover thoughts as the Celtics get started with the preseason (1:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ upcoming game against the 49ers, the ways opponents have been exposing the Pats on offense and defense, how the Pats can possibly have a shot against the Niners, game picks, and more (12:35). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 4 (41:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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