Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with Kevin Hench about another Bruins loss in a series-tying game, setting up a decisive Game 7 at the Garden (0:30). They also discuss the Celtics’ road to the Finals, the Red Sox’s surprisingly good start to the season, and their initial thoughts on new Pats QB Drake Maye (25:50). Brian ends with a couple listener calls on the B's before Brian and Jamie discuss the series and the NBA playoffs (57:00). 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: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ Game 5 win over the Heat to take the series, how long the Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, and how they will fill his place. They also take a look at the other series in the East, the upcoming Nuggets-Timberwolves series, and more (0:35). Then, Brian takes a listener call on the B's and discusses their series with the Maple Leafs before he and Jamie chat about Jerod Mayo’s new team culture in Foxborough (51:10). 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Evan Valenti of the 'Celtics Beat' podcast about the Celtics’ rout of the Heat in Game 4, which saw Derrick White go off for 38 points, Kristaps Porzingis go down with an injury, a controversial flagrant foul by Bam Adebayo on Jayson Tatum, some questionable comments from TNT’s Stan Van Gundy, and more (0:30). Then, Brian answers some listener calls before he and Jamie discuss some bets for the series, and more (58:55). 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: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ convincing win in Miami, which featured a much better defensive effort from the Cs. Plus  another Bruins win in Toronto, putting them ahead in the series three games to one (0:30). Then, he breaks down the Patriots’ draft, which saw the team draft almost exclusively offensive players (31:35). Finally, Brian and Jamie talk about the draft and give out their favorite Pats picks (52:00). Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Patriots' selection of quarterback Drake Maye with the third pick in the NFL draft. He talks about whether Maye or Jayden Daniels will be the better pro, Bill Belichick’s media debut, the other rookie QBs taken in the first round and the situations they’re being thrust into, and more from the first round of the draft (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls on the Celtics’ Game 2 loss to the Heat on Wednesday before he and Jamie end by discussing the Maye pick and Belichick’s future in media (23:45). 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 Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices