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Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Jrue Holiday trade, his elite defense, Brad Stevens’s busy offseason, and whether this trade makes the Celtics the title favorites (0:30). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ blowout loss to the Cowboys, Mac’s dreadful performance, and whether the team can recover from its 1-3 start (53:45). Brian ends with a sad note on the passing of Tim Wakefield, and he takes a couple listener calls (1:25:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guests: Michael Pina and James White
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Brian Barrett is a contributor to The Ringer and host of the Boston sports podcast ‘Off the Pike.’ He’s also done some work on ‘The Ringer Gambling Show.’ He’s known for his analytical approach and in the past has worked as a radio host for Red Sox pre- and postgame coverage.

Brian Barrett

Michael Pina is a senior staff writer at The Ringer who covers the NBA.

Michael Pina

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