Best Matt Matty Ice Frates Podcasts (2024)

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Braves Talk: Bradley Recruiting Update 37:38

1d ago37:38

37:38

The offseason is in full swing and the 2024-25 Bradley squad is shaping up nicely. The return of Zek Montgomery and the commitment of Connor Dillon has the fanbase buzzing with excitement. Iceman, Coach, and the OG bring back the fanbase to get down into the weeds of the recruiting. On deck: 1. Breaking down Zek Montgomery and Connor Dillon 2. Play…

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What is Innovation in Sneakers? 16:05

6d ago16:05

16:05

A common complaint in sneaker culture today is the lack of innovation, but what does that really mean? Innovation usually speaks to advances in technology or ways of doing business. Creativity and a true sense of what real sneakerheads is lacking within the most popular brands. Matty Ice discusses the difference between innovation and creativity. J…

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Reviewing Wrestlemania 40 and RAW After Wrestlemania 49:02

6d ago49:02

49:02

The ending to Wrestlemania 40, with Cody Rhodes finishing his story, was an all-time Wrestlemania moment. It was so great it inspired host Matt "Iceman" Frates to start Freebird Rules, a pro wrestling podcast. In the first episode Matt will get into his love of pro wrestling, break down the event that was Wrestlemania 40, and look to the future by …

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Poor Treatment of Women in Sports 28:19

13d ago28:19

28:19

With the emergence of popularity with women's college basketball, so has there been an emergence of negativity. Between Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Kim Mulkey, both journalists and fans alike have felt far too comfortable dehumanizing these women. Athletes and coaches are not perfect, and are under no obligation to be a role model. The question…

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Should Nike Create a Sneaker Vault? 17:29

13d ago17:29

17:29

Once upon a time, Disney had the famous Disney Vault; a place where its prized movies would go for a period of time. In the vault, consumers had to wait for it to emerge to purchase it. What if Nike did this with its most famous models? Matty Ice discusses the potential impact this would have on the future of sneakers. --- New episodes every Friday…

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Heavy Metal War: Generation 1 Revisited 16:00

14d ago16:00

16:00

We have reached the end of Season 1 and boy was it a doozy. New robots continue to be added to the Decepticon ranks, and Megatron decides it's time to exile the Autobots for good. He challenges Optimus Prime to a dual for the fate of Earth, but is everything on the up and up? Tune in as we break down this epic conclusion. --- New episodes every wee…

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Braves Talk: On To the Offseason 41:07

16d ago41:07

41:07

Now that Bradley's 2023-2024 season has officially come to a close, the offseason moves have begun. Bradley has had some transfer portal news, both positive and negative, and The Valley has seen a ton of coaching and portal movement. The Iceman, Coach and OG get back together to discuss. On tap: 1. Bradley's Portal Movement (to date) 2. Valley coac…

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Air Max Day's Relevancy in 2024 16:50

20d ago16:50

16:50

March 26th is Air Max Day, and it is a day Nike puts a lot of stock into each year. There's no doubt that the Air Max 1, and some other models down the line, have made an impact on the culture. The question is, is that in any way a lasting legacy the way Jordan Brand's legacy has become. Matty Ice dives in. --- New episodes every Friday. Support I&…

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A Plague of Insecticons: Generation 1 Revisited 14:17

21d ago14:17

14:17

The legend of Demon Swamp speaks of robot insects demonizing the villagers in Bali has both the Autobots and Decepticons intrigued. The Insecticons introduction to the fold causes major problems for the Autobots, and the Decepticons do their best to harness their powers for Energon production. Will the Insecticons turn the tide for the Autobots or …

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March Madness, Shohei Ohtani, and Sports Betting 1:11:18

21d ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Fresh off a trip to the first and second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Iceman and the Coach are back with a fresh episode of I&C. During the episode, the hosts will break down: 1. March Madness - results, John Calipari, and the transfer portal. 2. The Shohei Ohtani sports betting scandal. 3. Caitlin Clark's scrutinized behavior during the women…

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Countdown to Extinction: Generation 1 Revisited 13:51

27d ago13:51

13:51

In the aftermath of Cybertron's orbit around the Earth, the Autobots find themselves picking up the pieces for the people of Earth. Starscream continues to use Dr. Arkeville as a means to take over both the Decepticons and Cybertron. Megatron and the Autobots do their best to foil each other, while also battling the plans of Starscream to avoid the…

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Trophy Room: Still Hype or Played Out? 19:30

27d ago19:30

19:30

Marcus Jordan's Trophy Room has made an impact on sneaker culture since 2016. With his proximity to the man that started what is today's sneaker culture, he had an opportunity to tell unique stories through his collaborations. The past few collaborations have seen a change in the direction, with more of am emphasis on hype and resell. Matty Ice dis…

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Braves Talk: Thank You, Braves (with Bobby Hack) 47:17

1M ago47:17

47:17

The Braves's Arch Madness journey ended at the hands of the Drake Bulldogs. While it wasn't the ending we wanted, there is plenty to be proud of. Tonight we hear directly from the Bradley fan base as we heap praise on this gutsy team. Join the Coach & OG for: 1. Praise from the fans. 2. The Braves Talk hosts' perspective. 3. Previewing a potential …

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Braves Talk: Beat Drake! 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

This. Is. Arch! After a drubbing of UIC in the quarterfinals of Arch Madness, the Braves have their sights set on beating a pesky rival ... the Drake Bulldogs. The Iceman, Coach and OG are to break it all down, including: 1. Victory over UIC; huge second half. 2. Previewing Semifinal matchup vs. Drake. 3. Losing is not an option! Don't miss it! ---…

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Braves Talk: Previewing Arch Madness (with ESPN+'s Matt McClain) 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

Arch Madness is here and the Bradley Braves are primed to make a deep run. The Braves Talk boys, Iceman, Coach & OG, welcome Matt McClain of Bradley's ESPN+ announce team to the show to break it all down. Tonight's topics: 1. Briefly breaking down the loss to Drake 2. Breaking down the first round of Arch Madness 3. Previewing Bradley's outlook at …

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Braves Talk: Celebrating a Senior Night Victory! 36:36

2M ago36:36

36:36

It was Senior Night at Carver on Wednesday, and boy did the team respond in a rout of the hapless Salukis of SIU. With one game remaining before Arch Madness, it's time to celebrate our seniors and get into: 1. Basking in the rout of SIU. 2. Bradley's Arch Madness projection. 3. Regular season finale at Drake on Sunday. 4. Highlighting Bradley's se…

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What Makes a Sneaker Company Successful? 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

It's been heavily debated as to the state of sneaker culture today. Is it dead or is it thriving? We, the sneaker community, love to give our opinions on the success of a sneaker or a sneaker company. When it comes down to it, what are the factors that define success in sneakers? --- New episodes every Friday. Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee…

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The Ultimate Doom, Part 3: Generation 1 Revisited 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

In the finale of this three part mini-series, Megatron and the Decepticons find themselves on the brink of victory. The Autobots and their surfboards attempt to foil the plans of their pesky enemies. Will the Autobots win the day with puns, or will Megatron finally grab victory from the jaws of defeat? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purel…

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Braves Talk: Victory on I-74! 29:20

2M ago29:20

29:20

Get out the brooms Bradley fans, as the Braves sweep the regular season series against the Lamebirds of Illinois State. With Bradley picking up some momentum, The Iceman, Coach and OG will get into: 1. Breaking down the win over ISU. 2. The OG's projections for Arch Madness 3. Previewing the big games in the Valley. Don't miss it! --- New content e…

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Braves Talk: Duke Deen Appreciation Night! 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

The Braves rebound from a loss in a BIG way with a blowout win over Missouri State. Duke Deen was the unquestioned star of the game, and we want to shower him with the praise he deserves! Also: 1. Breakdown of the Missouri St. win 2. Previewing Bradley's game versus Illinois State. 3. Projecting the Arch Madness field 4. OG Rick breaks down this we…

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What Is a "Classic" Sneaker? 13:50

2M ago13:50

13:50

Hyperbole and recency bias skew our views as every week we deem a shoe a "classic". In reality, a classic should not only be objectively be great, but agreed upon by the culture compared to all of the shoes that have released over the years. Matty Ice dives into five criteria that he thinks will help define what a true classic is. --- New episodes …

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The Ultimate Doom, Part 2: Generation 1 Revisited 10:59

2M ago10:59

10:59

In the middle episode of this three part mini-series, Optimus Prime and Autobots find themselves fighting both the Decepticons and natural disasters caused by Cybertron's new orbit. While every trilogy needs that middle part to keep things going, was part 2 just all fluff? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be …

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Braves Talk: Bradley Braves vs Northern Iowa Panthers Preview 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

After a get right win by the Bradley Braves, at home to UIC, it's time to breakdown the weekend to come for the Braves. To get you ready for the week ahead, Iceman, Coach and OG get into: 1. Reactions to the win versus UNI. 2. Previewing the upcoming away game versus Northern Iowa. 3. Looking ahead to critical MVC matchups this week. Another packed…

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Has Nike Ruined Shock Drops? 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Shock drops have been a staple of sneaker culture for years, and were an essential piece to driving up demand and hype for upcoming releases. In 2024, Nike has gone the route of announcing shock drops publicly. While a courtesy, has this approach ruined shock drops for the sneaker community? --- New episodes every Friday. Support I&C Sports - https…

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The Ultimate Doom, Part 1: Generation 1 Revisited 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

Megatron and the Decepitcons are at it again as they employee the evil Dr. Arkeville to create an army of human slaves. In this, the first in a third part series, the Autobots have to decide between the fate of Earth and its humans or the fate of their home Cybertron. Will all go as planned? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun a…

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Braves Talk: Previewing Bradley Braves vs UIC Flames 46:07

2M ago46:07

46:07

After a second straight loss by the Bradley Braves, at home to Drake, it's time for the team to rebound with six games to go in conference play. To get you ready for the week ahead, Iceman, Coach and OG get into: 1. Reactions to the Drake loss. 2. Previewing the upcoming home game versus UIC. 3. Looking ahead to critical MVC matchups this week. Ano…

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Iceman & Coach's Super Bowl LVIII Preview 56:12

2M ago56:12

56:12

Iceman and Coach get after it on Super Bowl Sunday! The biggest game of the year is here, as is the end of the NFL season. In today's episode: 1. Discussing the NFL awards and some controversial selections. 2. Breaking down the conference championship round - how we got to the Super Bowl. 3. Super Bowl game preview - keys to the game and more 4. Ic…

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Braves Talk: Bradley Braves vs Drake Bulldogs Preview 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

Iceman, Coach and OG Rick return for the second installment of Braves Talk. The boys give their breakdown and reactions to Bradley's (@BradleyAthletics) road game at Evansville, and breakdown the big game against Drake this Saturday. As always, go Braves! Call or Text us to give your takes and we will play some on the show!: (703)-718-6314 Subscrib…

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War of the Dinobots: Generation 1 Revisited 10:36

2M ago10:36

10:36

We're back! This time breaking down Episode 10 of the GQ Transformers series "War of the Dinobots". The Autobots find themselves on the proactive side of things for once as an unstable meteor lands on Earth. The Dinobots help Optimus and crew stand guard over the meteor and its potential power. Does the Autobots decision to create unintelligent Din…

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Grails in Sneakers: Outdated or Needs Updating? 16:00

2M ago16:00

16:00

The word "grail" has always had a place in sneaker culture; normally to show how coveted a shoe was to a person. In 2024, with so much new blood to the culture and resale making things attainable (with money), it begs the question is the idea of a grail outdated, or do we just need to rethink how we use it? --- New episodes every Friday. Support I&…

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Braves Talk: Bradley vs Illinois State Postgame Reactions 1:20:15

2M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

In the first outing of a new series called "Braves Talk", Iceman and Coach get into the week that was in Bradley Basketball. Tonight will see: 1. Summary of the week's games. 2. Reaction to Bradley's win over Illinois State 3. Look ahead to next week's action for the Bradley Braves Don't miss it! Please subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube…

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Debunking Myths About Rep Sneakers 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

The world of rep/fake sneakers is permanently embedded in the culture. The advent of quality and accessible knockoffs make the market a major player in today's game. Thing is, there are lots of myths being pushed about the market and those who traffic in it. It's not all bad though, and host Matt wants to give you some insight he has gained to help…

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Previewing the AFC & NFC Championship Games 1:34:28

3M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

The NFL's Final Four is here, so Iceman and Coach will analyze the weekend that is to come: 1. Lamar Jackson vs Patrick Mahomes - who does the NFL want in the Super Bowl more? 2. Josh Allen - is he just the new Philip Rivers? 3. Dan Campbell vs Kyle Shanahan - grit vs glam, but does Shanny need this win to shake his lack of big game wins? 4. Who do…

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The History of the Nike Foamposite 16:30

3M ago16:30

16:30

In an effort to live one of his suggested sneaker resolutions, host Matt Frates digs into the history of the Nike Foamposite. While the sneaker may not have been ready for the shoe in 1997, nowadays the shoe has a cemented place in the culture; both in the DMV and in global sneaker culture. Where were you when the Foamposite hit stores? Shoutout to…

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I&C Live: NFL Wild Card Weekend Reactions 1:23:56

3M ago1:23:56

1:23:56

This week, Iceman and Coach get into the action that was NFL Super Wildcard Weekend. Including: 1. Dallas losing to the Packers and keeping Mike McCarthy 2. The Lions winning their first playoff game in over 30 years. 3. Baker Mayfield's redemption tour and the Eagles' implosion. 4. Outlook for the Divisional Round. 5. Coaching Moves Don't miss it!…

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Early Looks Ruining Sneakers' Appeal 15:40

3M ago15:40

15:40

Early looks are commonplace in sneaker culture today, most of which happen via social media. While consumers need to see products they could eventually consume, is the mass of early looks of pre-released sneakers ruining their appeal before we have a chance to cop. Matt thinks this over. Don't miss it. --- New episodes every Friday. Support I&C Spo…

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Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith: Changing Sports Media 30:22

3M ago30:22

30:22

The world of sports media has changed dramatically over the years. Long gone are the days of traditional journalism and highlight shows. Opinionated radio and TV is the wave of the future, and Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith are at the forefront of this wave. Pat McAfee and Stephen A made headlines recently for different reasons. Pat McAfee's relat…

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I&C Live: Discussing Football's Coaching Carousel 1:53:38

3M ago1:53:38

1:53:38

Black Monday is always filled with NFL coaching news, but this week has been filled with historic news. On tap for tonight: 1. Coaching Changes: Nick Saban retires Bill Belichick steps away from the Patriots Pete Carroll out in Seattle Mike Vrabel fired Rumors about Harbaugh and Sirianni 2. Looking ahead to the NFL offseason Bears and Commanders ou…

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Reacting to Nick Saban's Retirement 17:02

3M ago17:02

17:02

After the stunning news that Nick Sagan was retiring as head football coach at the University of Alabama, Iceman goes on the airwaves to give his thoughts. --- New content every week. Call or Text I&C Sports: +1 (703) 718-6314 Follow Iceman and Coach on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iandcsports Follow Pubtime Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.c…

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