Brian looks back at the Bruins’ historic season as they win a record-setting 63rd game (0:15). Then, he looks at the three Celtics figures with the most pressure on them heading into the postseason, and debates who will have the best postseason: Derrick White, Marcus Smart, or Malcolm Brogdon (13:45). Finally, Brian answers a listener call, breaks down the Sox’s series sweep in Detroit, and discusses the Adam Duvall injury news (42:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the list...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Brian shares his four reasons that the Celtics can win the title with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles, and they also discuss the Patriots’ QB drama (0:30). Next, Brian chats with ITM’s Steve Perrault about Week 1 of the Red Sox’s season, Chris Sale’s up-and-down start against the Tigers, Raffy Devers and Adam Duvall’s hot starts, and more (38:30). Finally, Brian answers a couple mailbag questions (1:20:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or se...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Brian recaps the Celtics loss in Philly Tuesday night, but explains why he isn’t that worried about a potential Celtics-Sixers playoff matchup (0:30). Then, Brian discusses recent Mac Jones rumors, as well as the dysfunction surrounding the QB and the Pats (24:40). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Andrew Raycroft about the B’s historic season, Bergeron’s legacy, and the Stanley Cup playoffs (43:15). Brian ends with some thoughts on another Sox loss to the Pirates (1:17:45). We want to hear from you...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the recent Celtics-Bucks game, how the two teams match up, whether or not the Celtics are better off as the 2-seed, and more (0:30). Then, he recaps the Red Sox’s first series against the Orioles, Adam Duvall’s hot start, the team’s shaky pitching, and what's up with Chris Sale (27:45). Finally, with the Bruins winning their 60th game on Sunday, Brian assesses where the team ranks amongst the best recent Boston sports teams (56:00). We want to hea...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Brian lays out the five advantages the Celtics have over the Bucks following their 41-point blowout win in Milwaukee on Thursday night (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Red Sox’s Opening Day loss to the Orioles, the team’s poor pitching, and Masataka Yoshida’s impressive debut, and later looks ahead to Chris Sale’s start on Saturday (34:30). Finally, Brian takes a couple voicemails—and the Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy! (1:07:00) We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener l...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Brian goes over a disappointing Celtics loss in Washington before sharing some thoughts on this team’s unusual place among title winners in recent NBA history in terms of its homegrown core (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, the Lamar Jackson buzz, Robert Kraft’s relationship with Bill Belichick, and more (31:30). Brian ends by answering some mailbag questions, recapping the Bruins’ loss to the Predators, and looking forward to O...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Brian recaps the Celtics’ dominating win over the Spurs, which included another incredible game from Jaylen Brown, and he also takes stock of Derrick White’s Celtics tenure thus far (0:30). Then, Brian previews the Red Sox’s season with The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken, and they offer up some fun predictions for this year (21:45). Brian ends with a couple listener calls and recaps the Bruins’ shoot-out win in Carolina (1:15:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Brian kicks off the pod by explaining why the Pats should sign Lamar Jackson (0:30). He then discusses the latest controversy at WEEI with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn. They also touch on Tom Brady’s media future and Chad’s new book, ‘The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters’ (12:00). Brian also chats with the Globe’s Pete Abraham about the World Baseball Classic and Masataka Yoshida’s strong tournament, some of the other new faces o...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win in Sacramento and shares some thoughts on the World Baseball Classic (0:30). Then, he chats with MassLive.com’s Brian Robb about the latest Jaylen Brown news, the odds that he’ll stay with the Celtics, and some hypothetical trades if he decides not to (24:00). Finally, NFL Media’s Eric Edholm joins the show to discuss the Patriots’ roster needs, and who the team might target in the draft (58:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listene...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min
The Ringer’s Justin Verrier joins the show to discuss the slumping Celtics, Jayson Tatum’s ongoing shooting woes and what may be causing them, Jaylen Brown’s chances of making an All-NBA team, how the Celtics stack up against some of the other Eastern Conference contenders, and more (0:15). Next, Brian looks at new Pats TE Mike Gesicki and then does a deep dive into the numbers on new Red Sox OF Adam Duvall and the revamped outfield overall (30:00). Finally, Brian recaps the Bruins' dismantling ...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night as well as Jayson Tatum’s continuing struggles and Jaylen Brown’s stellar play (0:30). He then chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots’ free agency moves, their signing of WR JuJu Smith-Schuster over Jakobi Meyers, what more needs to be done to improve the team, a very strong AFC East, and more (23:00). Afterward, Brian takes a few mailbag questions and ends with a couple of Sox pitching notes a...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Brian opens with the news that Jakobi Meyers is leaving the Pats for the Raiders and other updates from NFL free agency (0:30). Then, The Ringer’s Michael Pina stops by to discuss the Celtics’ befuddling loss to the lowly Rockets, Marcus Smart’s shaky play, Robert Williams’s impact on the team, and more (11:30). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Rob Bradford about his new book with former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, 'A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime,' and they also discuss the u...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Brian starts off by recapping the Celtics’ win over the Hawks Saturday night, Tatum’s impressive shooting and playmaking, and a new effective rotation the team is using when Tatum is off the court. Plus, Brian discusses Chris Sale’s latest spring training outing, and the news that he won’t be the Opening Day starter (0:15). Then, he chats with A to Z Sports’ Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ offseason, how the team might replace Devin McCourty, and how they can address their offensive needs at wide ...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Trail Blazers Wednesday night—which broke a three-game losing streak—and takes a closer look at Jayson Tatum’s play lately (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the “vibes” at spring training, the Red Sox’s rotation, who might lead off for the club, Triston Casas’s ceiling, and more (25:45). Brian also takes a listener call, discusses the trade rumors of Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, and closes with the final round of the "I wi...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Brian recaps another Celtics loss, this time to the Cavaliers. He goes over their poor 3-point shooting, Grant Williams’s struggles, and the team’s rebounding woes (0:30). Then, he chats Conor Ryan of Boston.com about the Bruins’ stretch run, the team’s new additions, the toughest playoff matchups for the B’s, and more (25:00). Brian ends with some mailbag questions, a couple Sox notes, and a segment of the “I wish I could have bet on that” bracket (52:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Knicks in double overtime and tries to make sense of the team’s recent struggles (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about Malcolm Brogdon’s Sixth Man of the Year chances, Kram’s NBA Odds Generator, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (23:30). Brian ends with a couple Pats and Bruins nuggets, and continues his “I wish I could have bet on that” moments bracket (50:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Sean Grande, the voice of the Boston Celtics, joins Brian to discuss the C’s rotation as the playoffs inch closer and closer. Who’s going to be in and who's going to be out of lineups during crunch time as the season winds down? Would the season be a failure if the Celtics don’t make it back to the finals? Plus, the Bruins sign David Pastrnak with a massive eight-year contract for $90 million, and continue their historic run. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sean Grande Producer: Cliff Augustin Additi...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Knicks on Monday night and discusses Tatum’s slump post-All-Star break (0:15). Then, he chats with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com about his story detailing friction between Triston Casas and some of the veterans on the team, potential breakout players for the Sox, the makeup of the rotation and bullpen, and more (20:30). Brian ends with a couple of listener voicemails (1:00:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the 76ers Saturday night, Derrick White versus Marcus Smart in the starting lineup, and potential playoff seeding in the East (0:30). Then, he discusses the Red Sox’s start to spring training, the new MLB rules, and Rafael Devers’s MVP chances (24:00). Finally, Brian answers some mailbag questions on all four Boston teams (41:30). 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...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Brian recaps the Celtics’ overtime win in Indiana before breaking down the news that the Bruins have acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Capitols (0:30). Then, he is joined by WEEI’s Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and they discuss the Patriots’ offseason thus far (20:30). Later, they each draft their ultimate Patriots team by picking players from the dynasty years (53:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us you...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Brian is joined by Brian Robb of MassLive.com and they give out their first half grades for the Celtics roster (0:30). Afterwards, Brian discusses Tanner Houck and the Red Sox pitching staff before recapping the Bruins’ win over the Senators Monday night and previewing the NHL trade deadline (37:30). Brian ends by answering some mailbag questions on the Bruins and Celtics (51:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for ...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Brian opens with some thoughts on the Mac Jones trade rumors before touching on the NBA dunk contest and grading Jaylen Brown’s season so far. He also discusses the Bruins’ winning streak and their historic pace (0:30). He then chats with Steve Perrault from the 'ITM Podcast' about the upcoming 2023 Red Sox season, and they project player over/under home run totals and rank the four Sox World Series teams (22:30) He ends by answering some listener voicemails (1:14:30). We want to hear from you! ...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Brian opens with the news of Joe Mazzulla’s contract extension, before giving out some individual first-half grades for the Celtics (0:15). Next, Brian chats with director Sam Pollard about his new Netflix documentary 'Bill Russell: Legend,' Russell’s revolutionary approach to defense, his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain, his activism off the court, and more (26:00). Brian wraps up with a couple of mailbag questions (48:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 6...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Brian recaps the Celtics’ valiant effort in their overtime loss to the Bucks, how the C’s defended Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Derrick White’s impressive play lately. Brian also discusses the Bruins’ overtime win in Dallas (0:30). Then, he sits down with Jayson Tatum’s personal coach, Drew Hanlen, to discuss Tatum’s growth, Tatum’s relationship with Jaylen Brown, what it’s like when two of his clients go up against one another in the playoffs, and more (27:00). Brian ends with a few listener call...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Brian chats with Sean McDonough about his new role as the voice of the NHL for ESPN and other big calls from throughout his career. They also talk about the Bruins’ season, the Red Sox, and the Big East’s glory days (0:30). Then, Brian answers some mailbag questions and recaps the Celtics’ win over the Grizzlies (49:00). 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]. Host: Brian Barrett Guest...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Brian breaks down the trade deadline moves around the NBA and how the Celtics fared this year compared with recent years. He also recaps the Celtics' win over the Sixers on Wednesday night (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about James’s greatest Super Bowl moments, Tom Brady’s retirement, and the upcoming Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl (34:30). Brian ends with his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week (1:08:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listene...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Brian starts with Tom Brady’s interview with Bill Belichick and looks back at their relationship in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the upcoming NBA trade deadline, the Kevin Durant trade rumors, and other moves the Celtics may make (19:00). Finally, Brian takes a listener call, and gives out his top-five best trade deadline moves from the Boston teams (48:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian B...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Brian starts with some thoughts on the Celtics’ loss to the Suns on Friday night, what kind of player they might target at the trade deadline, and the Kyrie Irving trade (0:15). Later, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about Tom Brady’s retirement, special moments from their time together in New England, and the current team’s makeup (23:00). Finally, Brian takes some listener calls and discusses the latest Alex Cora news (59:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a me...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the team's offseason moves, including Rafael Devers’s big contract extension, Xander Bogaerts’s departure, the revamped bullpen, and more. (0:30). Brian ends with some analysis of the Celtics and Bruins’ wins on Wednesday night (44:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Brian reacts to the news that Tom Brady is calling it a career, and discusses his final years in Tampa Bay compared to the end of his time in New England. Then, he goes through his favorite Brady moments from his time with the Patriots before ranking his top five Boston athletes of the 21st century. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about yo...
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