Brian discusses the news that the Falcons will not be hiring Bill Belichick as their next head coach, before recapping the Celtics' blowout win over the Heat, which included another Kristaps Porzingis injury scare (0:30). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about top basketball prospect and Mainer Cooper Flagg and his basketball journey (36:20). Finally, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the NFL conference championships (1:08:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Finn
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celts Blow Out the Heat, But Get a Scare. Plus, Chad Finn on Cooper Flagg.

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 chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots OTAs, their wide receiver corps, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, Drake Maye and the QB depth chart, Matthew Judon’s contract talks, Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame ceremony, and more (0:40). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie discuss how the media covers Jayson Tatum and talk about the upcoming NBA Finals (48:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Mark Daniels
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Checking in On Pats OTAs With Mark Daniels

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, Celtics hate in the national media, and potential Finals matchups (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener questions on the Celtics and Patriots (46:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Michael Pina
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celts Run Through the East, and a Look Ahead to the Finals With Michael Pina

Brian recaps the Celtics’ clutch Game 4 win in Indiana to sweep the series, sending the C’s back to the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown winning the ECF Larry Bird MVP Award (0:30), and then he looks back at the past several years to detail how this Celtics team got to the cusp of a championship (21:00). Then, Brian takes some listener calls, before he and Jamie discuss the game and look ahead to the Finals (47:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celts Are Back in the Finals!!

Brian reacts to the Celtics’ comeback Game 3 win in Indiana, including one of Jayson Tatum’s best playoff performances, some clutch plays from Jrue Holiday down the stretch, Al Horford’s red-hot three point shooting, and more (0:45). Then Brian discusses Kristaps Porzingis’ recovery, and how exactly the Celtics have missed him on the court (33:30). Brian ends by answering some listener calls before he and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the game (40:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Tatum and Jrue Steal Game 3!

Brian recaps the Celtics' dominant Game 2 win over the Pacers, including a 40-point effort from Jaylen Brown, some very welcome lineup changes, an odd Jayson Tatum game, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of Sox Prospects about the Red Sox’s season thus far, their impressive outfield play, Tanner Houck’s fantastic season, Raffy Devers’s hot streak, and a look at the Sox’s farm system (32:25). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Game 2, and some NBA media observations (1:20:55)
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Ian Cundall
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Celts Blow Out the Heat, But Get a Scare. Plus, Chad Finn on Cooper Flagg.

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