Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox will face the Yankees in the Bronx in the wild-card round of the MLB playoffs, before he shares his thoughts on the Pats' blowout win over the Panthers (0:45). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Stefon Diggs’s performance, Drake Maye’s efficient play, Marcus Jones’s electric punt returns, and more (29:00). Brian takes a listener call before he and producer Jamie discuss Sox-Yanks (51:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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