Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about covering the new Patriots’ regime post-Belichick, Robert Kraft’s bizarre offseason, Doug’s latest Pats mock draft, and more (0:50). Then, Brian gives out his five favorite aspects of this season’s Celtics team, including Derrick White’s breakout and Joe Mazzulla’s eccentricities (53:40). Finally, Brian and Jamie discuss Brian’s list, and also somehow get onto the topic of top Boston-based movies (1:10:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Doug Kyed
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Doug Kyed on His Most Recent NFL Mock Draft. Plus, Five Favorite Things From the Celtics’ Season.

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 Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about covering the Celtics’ postseason run. Then, they discuss the Patriots’ schedule, what week rookie Drake Maye might start at QB, how the offense will look under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, the Pats’ other draft picks, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple of listener emails on the Patriots and Celtics (41:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Andrew Callahan
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Patriots Schedule Release With Andrew Callahan

Brian breaks down the Celtics' win over the Cavs Wednesday night, which sends them to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season (0:40). Then, Brian discusses the wild Bruins-Panthers series, which heads to a Game 6 Friday night at the Garden, and whether Jeremy Swayman can continue his otherworldly goaltending (34:25). Finally, Brian and Jamie answer a C's listener call, discuss the Patriots’ newly released schedule, and talk about Jamie’s new baseball newsletter, ‘Now and Then Baseball’ (47:35)
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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The Celts Advance to the Conference Finals

Brian recaps the Celtics game 4 win against a shorthanded Cavaliers team, which featured more stellar play from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (0:30). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about his Drake Maye profile, which gets into Maye’s family and upbringing (33:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Maye some more, and the officiating controversies surrounding the Bruins and the NHL (1:01:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Mason
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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The Celts Take A Commanding Series Lead. Plus Chris Mason on his Drake Maye Profile

Brian recaps a tough Bruins loss to the Panthers, which included a controversial no-call on the Panthers’ game-tying goal, and discusses whether the B’s have any hope at getting back into the series (0:45). Then, Brian gives out three Celtics thoughts after their Game 3 win in Cleveland, including how Jayson Tatum responded to the criticism he received after Game 2 and his value beyond scoring (16:00). Brian and Jamie then end by discussing Eliot Wolf officially becoming the Pats’ top front office exec, and more (58:20).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Bruins Lose a Controversial Game 4, Plus Three Big Celtics Thoughts

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ shocking blowout loss to the Cavs, which included some sloppy defense, atrocious shooting, and questionable lineups from the Cs (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener calls and emails on the game (42:40).
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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


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Doug Kyed on His Most Recent NFL Mock Draft. Plus, Five Favorite Things From the Celtics’ Season.

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