Show overview
Off The Pike with Brian Barrett has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 642 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 820 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 5m and 1h 27m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 59 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 189 episodes published. Published by The Ringer.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 642 episodesCeltics Trade Ideas With Zack Cox.
Jaylen’s Busy Week. Plus, How Do The Celts Improve Next Season?
Pats Check-In With Mark Daniels. Plus, Brad’s Presser and Jaylen’s Stream.
Do the Celtics Need a Major Shake-Up? With Adam Kaufman.
The Celtics Collapse With Michael Pina.
The Celtics Lose Again, Setting Up Game 7 at the Garden. Plus, Can the B’s Send The Series Back to Buffalo With Adam Pellerin.
A Disastrous Second Half for the Celts, the B’s Stay Alive, and Julian McWilliams on Alex Cora
Celts Dominate Game 4, With Justin Termine. Plus, the Sox Fire Cora and the B’s Lay an Egg.
Celtics Win in Philly.
More Vrabel Drama, the B’s Go Down 2-1, and Celtics Adjustments With Bobby Manning.
Doug Kyed on Vrabel and the NFL Draft. Plus, an Ugly Loss for the Celtics and a Big Win for the B’s.
Celts Blow Out The Sixers, The B’s Choke it Away, and the Sox Have a Crochet Problem With Ian Cundall.
Celts-Sixers With Keith Smith. Plus, Bruins-Sabres.
NBA Playoff Outlook With Brian Robb. Plus, Crochet’s Concerning Start.
A Series Win for the Sox, With Chad Finn. Plus, the Celtics and Bruins Gear Up for the Playoffs.
Brian opens by recapping the Celtics' and Bruins' wins on Sunday as they head into the playoffs (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about another Red Sox series win over the Cardinals, a much better turn through the Sox’s starting rotation, the Sox's improved offense, Roman Anthony’s slump, and more (10:30). Brian and Jamie end by discussing a busy weekend in sports, including UFC and the Masters (57:30). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruins Gear Up for the Playoffs, With Conor Ryan. Plus, Tatum Returns to MSG.
Brian recaps the Celtics' tight loss to the Knicks (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the Bruins as they head to the playoffs, Morgan Geek’s hot streak, James Hagens’s call-up, the Bruins’ struggles on the power play, and more (26:15). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the Red Sox’s promising series win over the Brewers, and the latest on the Mike Vrabel–Diana Russini story (1:05:10). 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 [email protected]. 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: Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Brian recaps the Celtics' tight loss to the Knicks (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the Bruins as they head to the playoffs, Morgan Geek’s hot streak, James Hagens’s call-up, the Bruins’ struggles on the power play, and more (26:15). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the Red Sox’s promising series win over the Brewers, and the latest on the Mike Vrabel–Diana Russini story (1:05:10). 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 [email protected]. 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: Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Trio of Games With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Celtics’ win over the Hornets on Tuesday night and why they look primed to make a deep playoff run (0:00). Then, they chat about the Red Sox’s terrible start to the season despite Tuesday's win over the Brewers, and Craig Breslow’s tenure as GM (17:15). They wrap up by talking about the Bruins' surprisingly good season as the playoffs approach, despite a loss on Tuesday to the Hurricanes (49:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and chat about the Sox and Mike Vrabel (1:04:30). 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 [email protected]. 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: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Three Boston Games on Easter Sunday
Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox’s dreadful 2-7 start to the season, including a disappointing loss on Sunday with some bad pitching and defense (0:00). Then, he recaps the Celtics’ win over the Raptors on Sunday, featuring another solid game from Payton Pritchard, and the Bruins’ tough weekend, including losses to the Lightning and Flyers (21:50). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email about the Red Sox’s woes (37:20). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Draft Preview With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox Are a Mess, and the Celts Make History.
Brian explains how the Red Sox got into such a mess to start the 2026 season and puts the Celtics' surprise season in historical context. Then, Brian chats with NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the upcoming NFL draft, edge players the Patriots could target in the first round, A.J. Brown trade rumors, this year’s tight end class, and more (37:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the Red Sox’s poor start (1:16:30). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previewing the Stretch Run With Zack Cox. Plus, a Miserable Start for the Red Sox.
Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s bad start to the season, which has featured a feckless lineup and a disappointing pitching staff. Then, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics, Jaylen Brown’s nagging Achilles injury, their playoff rotation, and more (25:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on Roman Anthony and try to make sense of the Sox’s slow start, as well as TreVeyon Henderson’s eyebrow-raising tweet (1:11:00). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices