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Brian presents his eight burning questions for the Celtics as NBA free agency is about to begin (0:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the slumping Sox, their terrible defense, Chaim Bloom’s job security, the trade deadline, and more (29:45). Brian ends with a listener call and an email, before digging into the DeVante Parker and his contract extension (1:11:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Julian McWilliams
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.

Eight Burning Celtics Questions. Plus, Julian McWilliams on the Struggling Sox.

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