Brian opens with Sam Kennedy’s latest head-scratching comments after the Red Sox got swept by the Rays as well as early reactions to Drake Maye and AJ Brown on the field together (0:00). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Sox, Garrett Crochet’s nagging injury, Craig Breslow’s job security, and more (16:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Knicks’ incredible comeback win in Game 4 of the Finals, and answer a listener email about the Celtics (49:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian begins by discussing the current Celtics team and how they will be remembered compared to other famous championship-winning Boston teams in recent years (0:00). Then he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Jaylen Brown’s offseason, the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, the A.J. Brown trade, and more (21:40). Brian and Jamie end with some notes on Patriots minicamp and some Red Sox news (1:05:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by discussing the NBA Finals, and compares Jalen Brunson’s game to Jayson Tatum’s (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Yankees series, why the trio of Roman Anthony, Marcello Mayer, and Kristian Campbell has struggled in the big leagues, Caleb Durbin’s improvement at the plate, and whether the Red Sox will be buyers or sellers (13:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox (58:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by discussing the latest trade rumors swirling around the Celtics and Jaylen Brown, including potential deals for Giannis and with the Pelicans (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens about the trickle-down effect of the AJ Brown trade on the Patriots offense, how the Pats' receiver group stacks up against the best in the NFL, Christian Gonzalez’s contract, and more (21:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on another potential trade involving Brown (1:32:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian reacts to the Patriots trading a couple of draft picks for star wideout A.J. Brown, and why that shows that the Pats are all in for this coming season (0:00). He compares the trade with other blockbuster moves, including a recent one that put a Boston team over the top (30:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Brown trade and touch upon the recent Boston Globe article detailing some of the problems with Craig Breslow and the Red Sox’s front office (37:15).

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Brian discusses AJ Brown potentially  joining the Pats soon, and why it’s so hard to build dynasties in the NBA these days — with the Thunder losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Red Sox’s series win over the Guardians on Sunday, Jarren Duran’s hot streak, the injuries to Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet, before discussing the possibility of the Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo (16:45). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the meteorite that crashed off of the Massachusetts coast and the UEFA Champions League final (1:26:40). 

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Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian breaks down the Sox’s loss to the Braves on Thursday, including some questionable pitching changes from the Sox dugout (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about the Sox and their young core including Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, Marcello Mayer, and Roman Anthony (16:50). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Patriots OTAs (1:03:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian debuts his list of the top five Boston sports figures under the most pressure right now. Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the NBA Playoffs, Jaylen Brown’s most recent comments about the All-NBA teams, where the Celtics might trade him, other players to target including former Celtic Robert Williams III, and more (17:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing his list from the beginning (1:10:35).

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Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens with some Sunday Thoughts, including a comparison of this Celtics core and the Big Three era of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen (0:00_. Then, he chats with Boston superfan Kevin Hench after the Red Sox get swept by the Twins at Fenway, discussing where it all went wrong for this current team and Craig Breslow’s terrible tenure as GM (15:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts about the Sox and Fenway Sports Group (1:20:30).

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Guest: Kevin Hench

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by comparing Joe Mazzulla’s tenure to other head coaches with a similar track record to see if he is on the hot seat this coming season, before he touches upon the possibility of A.J. Brown becoming a Patriot (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Royals, John Henry’s commitment to the team, Jarren Duran’s hot streak, and more (15:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the short shelf life for head coaches in professional sports and some video game talk (1:04:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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