Iceman & Coach: "Sports 101"

At some point in our lives we have envisioned what life would be life with more money than we can spend. With the lottery winnings continuing to grow around the nation, Iceman and Coach dive into what they would do if they won the lottery, and whether there is an obligation to give back. Also, the running back position in the NFL has become undervalued, and with it a dropping pay scale. Is this so...

The Coach takes his love of irrational fandom to the airwaves in this first episode of Fan to Fan. Here, Drew Clark, president of The 309 in Peoria, Illinois, joins the Coach to talk about the world's game: football. It's a game that is complex in both its play and fandom around the world. From hooliganism to the financial impacts of relegation, Drew shows the Coach why its never too late to get i...

Being a coach at any level involves building character and integrity within a team. Northwestern University's Pat Fitzgerald and Bob Huggins of West Virginia University made headlines recently for lacking both character and integrity. In the wake of losing their jobs, Iceman and Coach debate the responsibilities of coaches, and whether character and integrity are diminishing characteristics in our...

Iceman and Coach celebrate this country's birth by talking about what everyone thinks of when freedom comes up: competitive binge eating. In addition, the trade demand by Damian Lillard leads to talk of what loyalty means to sports fans. Last, the recent layoffs at ESPN continue to shine a light on the every shifting paradigm of sports media. With folks like Pat McAfee leading the charge, what doe...

Athletes, both pro and amateur, make great sacrifices for the sports they love. With professional play comes uncertainties and quick changes; just ask Chris Paul. For college athletes, the missteps of the adults in the program can lead to the accomplishments of those student athletes deemed erased. The question is, where is there room for fairness in sports? --- Introduction 00:00:00 Father's Day...

Jonesy is back in the studio to talk some baseball! In this episode of FTL, the Iceman and Jonesy dive into the subject of building an MLB franchise. With short windows for small market teams, and high risks with free agency for rich teams, the question becomes "do you ever need to truly rebuild"? Iceman also gets extremely passionate about the wasting of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani with the Ange...

In the debut of Reading the Defense, the Iceman and Mike P talk through the NFL offseason and NFL free agency. Between the NFL draft and the hoopla surrounding it, the popularity of the NFL offseason and the Super Bowl, and talking through how to build a dynasty through the draft and free agency like the Philadelphia Eagles, this episode will get you primed for the start of camp! --- Introduction...

The PGA Tour shocked the world with the announcement of its merger with the LIV golf tour, after months of battling in court and in the media. The morality issues surrounding this merger with the Saudis mask what could be a great move for the state of professional golf. Lionel Messi also broke the media stream with his announcement of join Inter Miami of the MLS, spurning the Saudis in the process...

Iceman and Coach reunite to talk about the bonds of sports and family and dive into the unprecedented dominance of the Oklahoma Sooners Softball team. The guys also get into Boston sports failures this year, an incident with the College World Series, and more. Introduction 00:00:00 Family Talk 00:02:31 Oklahoma Softball 00:13:30 Boston Sports Sadness 00:23:41 Kentucky University 00:32:31 Scottie P...

The 2023 NBA Finals are here, and the NBA season was jam packed with highlights. As we head into the Finals and close out this memorable season, the Iceman brings in the NBA PhD himself, Matt Humphreys, to talk through it all! Welcome to Basketball U. Class is in session! --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IandCSports Call or Text I&C Sports with your opinions:...

The great Jim Brown has left this Earth, leaving behind a legacy that is unmatched. While he was great on the field, it was his contributions to humanity off the field that made him stand out as one of the all-time greats. That and more, so don't miss it! --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IandCSports Call or Text I&C Sports with your opinions: +1 (703) 718-631...

They call boxing "The Sweet Science" because of its cerebral display of brutality. The Iceman, Matt Frates, brings in cohost of "Political Football" Clev Wason and Supreme Rich, two men linked by their shared history in boxing, to talk about the current state of the sport. Long gone are the days of the best fighting the best, but the Tank vs Garcia and Haney vs Loma fights prove, still, that there...

Baseball is a fundamental part of American culture, and the Iceman Matt Frates brings in baseball guru John Jones to talk about the MLB season as it stands in May 2023. in Episode 1 of Flashing the Leather, the men get into their baseball pasts, talk early season outcomes, and dip their toes into the future of the business of revenue sharing. --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www....

Get ready for an episode that's packed with thought-provoking discussions on everything from family dynamics to the NFL's prime time game scheduling. We share our personal insights and hacks for making family vacations more enjoyable, as well as reflecting on the pandemic's impact on family life and looking forward to future Iceman and Coach family get-togethers. We're not shying away from the tou...

This week, I'm flying solo while Coach takes a well-deserved break in Alabama, but don't worry, there's still plenty to talk about! Hold onto your hats as we delve into the controversy surrounding Oakland A's announcer Glenn Kuiper and his use of a racial slur during a live broadcast. We'll examine the power of words, the public response to the incident, and the importance of holding public figure...

What happens when sports fandom turns toxic, and how does it affect the lives of athletes, teams, and the industry? Join us as we explore the complex world of passionate fans, the media's influence on sports culture, and the challenges faced by professional athletes like Spencer Lee, one of the greatest college wrestlers of all time. We'll also discuss the resilience of athletes, teams, and owners...

In a remaster of last year's interview, the debut episode of Interviews on Ice included Myron Flowers of 360 Fit Performance in Columbia, MD. Myron and his 25 years of fitness training experience have been impacting young men and women through the DMV area. Myron's influences can be seen from young people all the way to his training of NFL and NBA talent. Over the course of our interview, Myron ta...

On this episode of Iceman and Coach, we dive into topics such as sports gambling and NBA villains, backing up trash talk, baseball gamesmanship, and Coach Prime's impact at Colorado. This episode is packed with insightful discussions and perspectives on various aspects of the sports world, so don't miss out! (0:00:00) - Navigating Sports Betting in League Play (0:07:10) - Sports Gambling & NBA...

Unlike play on the final day of The Masters, play in baseball has sped up exponentially. Baseball parks and Augusta National are both institutions in sports, and provide unique experiences to sports fans. Also, a big announcement regarding the future of the show. --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IandCSports Call or Text I&C Sports with your opinions: +1 (703)...

On this episode of The Iceman & Coach Sports Show, the hosts discuss a range of topics from women's Final Four basketball to franchise prices and ownership structures in professional sports. They debate the gestures made by Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark during their national championship game and whether it was a race issue or not. They also analyze the potential benefit of new ownership for s...

While the Iceman was traveling in the great city of London, the Coach had Beans and Gas from Tall Boy Radio to talk some sports. From EPL allegiances, to lack of national pride in American players, to the NFL moving to London, the guys ran the gamut of football talk. Support Tall Boy Radio: https://tallboyradio.wordpress.com/ --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Iand...

The first weekend of March Madness lived up to the hype. Underdogs ruled the day, Iceman and Coach took in all the action, and ultimately their brackets sucked. The real question is, are upsets still fun? Also some NFL and World Baseball Classic talk. --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IandCSports Call or Text I&C Sports with your opinions: +1 (703) 718-6314 Fo...

The Oscars showed us the power of the underdog, and March Madness will be filled with them. The Iceman and Coach talk about whether Aaron Rodgers is worth all the drama, and do their best to fix baseball for all the baseball diehards. --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IandCSports Call or Text I&C Sports with your opinions: +1 (703) 718-6314 Follow Iceman and C...

The month of March is here and it has brought the Coach out of hibernation. Iceman and Coach get personal talking Bradley basketball and the familial connections we have with sports. The NFL combine and MLB spring training are in full swing, with controversial items such as the new pitch clock and quarterback hand size ruling the day. Football may be over, but the sports world never stops. --- Liv...

Professor of basketball, Matt Humphreys, and Clev Wason of "Political Football" join the Iceman to fill your hour with NBA talk. The trading of Kyrie broke the NBA, and load management has been the topic of the season yet again with the injuries piling up. Also, should Utah ever get nice things? --- Live every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IandCSports Call or Text I&C Sp...