Free Ira Brown! - The Gonzaga Hoops Podcast

Gonzaga's season comes to an end at the hands of number 1 seed Houston. They did great! But still fell short.  We'll talk Houston, we'll talk transfers, we'll share our best and worst moments from a unique season.  Then we'll curl up in a ball and cry . . . Support The Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga over Georgia Intant reaction Pod!  Our Bulldogs are better! Patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga gets it's lowest NCAA Tournament seed in a dog's age and will take on the Bulldogs of Georgia out of the all powerful SEC. The lads won't be able to look past that game, but we sure can. We'll deep dive into the potential round of 32 match-up with the formidable top seeded Houston Cougars. Do we have a chance? Marty says nay, but Adam and Chris say may . . . be.  Yvonne Ejim and the Gonzaga Women's season continues with a Thursday tilt in the WBIT. (She wanted more points.) We'll see you in Burien this weekend. GO ZAGS! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga gets this Randy off its back with a gorgeously ugly win over the much hated Gaels in the WCC Tournament Final. We wallow in the tears of a Gael, join us won't you? Unfortunately, the women's team was unable to tap into that Vegas Magic and Gonzaga legend Yvonne Ejim goes out on a sour note. We have lots to say on these subjects, and so does our special guest STEVEN KARR! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown 

Gonzaga closes out the season with a couple of quad one wins and looks to finish strong with another WCC tournament title.  Do we believe? We believe!! Or do we? You'll have to listen to find out. What happens in Vegas? Gonzaga wins.

Gonzaga falls at home to St. Mary's 74-67 as the Gaels clinch the WCC regular season title. We're sad about it.  patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga's late season run through the WCC continues with a trip down 195 to the Palouse, where the Cougars will be out for blood. After that, the lads will provide an equally chilly welcome to Randy and the faels, in a must win tilt for WCC dominance. Oh, and it is Senior Night! The ladies are on a heater, 13 straight wins. Yvonne continues her total conference dominance with an OT win over the Beavs. All that and we place your favorite RomComs in the quad system! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown!

Gonzaga takes care of business against LMU and Pacific to keep pace in the WCC standings. Up next, the Zags face San Francisco. Will the lads get back to their usually three point proficiency? Or simply overpower the Dons inside? We'll tell ya. Yvonne Ejim becomes the Gonzaga Women's all-time leading scorer while leading the lady Zags on an 11 game unbeaten streak. Who's next? We'll tell ya! Patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga blows yet another opportunity for a quad one win with a particularly excruciating loss in Moraga on Saturday. We're easy-going, happy-go-lucky sports fans so this pod isn't at all melancholy, depressing, or sad. Or is it?!  Can Gonzaga still win the WCC regular season title? No. Can they still get a 5 or a 6 seed in the big dance? . . . maybe. Hope springs eternal, even from the pit of despair.  Yvonne Ejim is poised to break all the records and the Gonzaga women remain on a hot streak with two more conference wins to remain in 1st place in the WCC. Let's hug it out, friends! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga gets a couple of blowout wins over the Beavers and Broncos and appear to be back on the right track. On Saturday the Gaels will attempt to derail them with deplorable basketball tactics and a snail's pace.  We celebrate the wins, but want to see this team get a big win on the road in Moraga. The biggest key to that game? Limit offensive rebounds. Lots of swears in this one . . . sorry mom. Support the show! patreon.com/freeirabrown

The Gonzaga Women are on a roll, winning 6 straight and 8 of 10. A huge weekend from Yvonne Ejim leaves the ladies tied for a share of the conference lead, and young gun Allie Turner (especially Turner) looks to continue her hot shooting streak against the Waves of Pepperdine this week.  The Gonzaga men are tied for 2nd in the WCC standings.   

Gonzaga welcomed the Washington State Cougars back to the Kennel in style with fantastic performances from Nolan Hickman and Graham Ike. All good vibes from this one folks! The ladies are on a roll (especially Turner) and face off with the Pilots again this week. All that, and we welcome our famed visitor from the East of Washington, Karno-ac the Magnificent! patreon.com/freeirabrown Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Gonzaga Hoops Podcast 07:30 Current Events and Community Impact 12:15 Gonzaga vs. Wazoo Game Analysis 18:09 Player Performances and Highlights 25:52 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook 26:54 Resilience in Adversity 32:03 Women's Basketball Highlights 36:45 Upcoming Challenges for Gonzaga 39:30 Historical Context of Gonzaga vs. Oregon State 42:40 Analyzing Oregon State's Performance 45:39 Key Players to Watch 52:28 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara Preview 54:34 Gonzaga's Performance Metrics 55:06 Santa Clara's Struggles and Comeback 56:42 Comparative Analysis: Santa Clara and St. Mary's 58:01 Key Players to Watch 01:00:19 Confidence Levels for Upcoming Games 01:02:18 Concerns About Santa Clara's Game 01:03:29 Final Thoughts and Predictions 01:04:12 Shenanigans Segment Begins

After a nice long break the boys are back in town to discuss the non-conference record, WCC surprises and express their flabbergast at Gonzaga's uncharacteristic shooting woes.  Then we gripe about the NFL.  pateron.com/freeirabrown

Adam, Chris and Marty discuss Gonzaga's recent basketball performance, holiday shopping experiences, and reflections on sports news. How much confidence do we have in Gonzaga's abilities? We'll take a look at the recent "get right" games, highlighting key takeaways and concerns about the team's performance, particularly in shooting and game strategy. The conversation delves into the recent performances, highlighting inconsistencies, fan expectations, and the need for players to step up. The discussion also touches on the Gonzaga women's team and their upcoming challenges, culminating in a preview of the highly anticipated matchup against UCLA. Support the Show at Patreon.com/freeirabrown!

Gonzaga traveled all the way to New York to go toe to tits with the UCONN Huskies and come away with their second L in a row. Lots to say about this one, but little to the good. We'll go over our frustrations with you. Come, be cleansed, and allow the Nichols Bucknells sacrifice wash over you. The ladies snap a 4 game skid and while they're at-large chances appear cooked, their hot shooting lately is a thing of beauty. All this and more on Free Ira Brown: THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga's woes in Climate Pledge Arena continue with an inexplicable loss to Mark Pope's Kentucky team. We'll attempt to explain it. Then we'll look ahead to what has quickly become a monstrously important meeting with the Huskies in the Garden. Mard is not optimist.  The boys then close out with some memorable free agent signings in honor of Chris's Mets signing Mr. Soto. patreon.com/freeirabrown 

Chris, Adam and Mard react to a disappointing showing by Gonzaga in Atlantis. What went wrong against the Mountaineers? We have thoughts. We also shout out a tremendous week in assist to turnover news and look ahead to the duel with our old nemesis Mark Pope, but he's a different cat this time around. The women will look to rebound after a rough week in the Paradise Jam. Support the Show at patreon.com/freeirabrown

The Zag Men and Women take their talents to the tropics, in the Battle For Atlantis and Paradise Jam respectively. What can you expect from the squads? Feasting on opponents? Earning their just desserts? Adam, Chris, Mard, and special guest Steven Karr walk you through the upcoming week. patreon.com/freeirabrown to support the show!

As Marty faces down a bomb cyclone, Adam and Chris recap the weekend that was in Gonzaga basketball. Turns out this team is off to a pretty good start.  AI Notable Quotes: "This was such an adult performance." "We are all here for Dusty's hard D." "Gonzaga's hard D took another big jump." "Love those power outages."  

The Gonzaga men opened The Kennel with an 88-80 victory over the ASU Sun Devils. We discuss the lads' performances, including another stand-out from Braden Huff and Khalif Battle. We'll look ahead to this week's tilts against UMass-Lowell and a true road game against future conference rival SDSU.  The ladies took on the chin (especially Maud), but will look to recover against Cal.  Stick around for some movie shenanigans.  Support the show at Patreon.com/freeirabrown.

The number 8 Baylor Bears rolled into to Spokane, brimming with youthful exuberence, and were promptly rolled out again, brimming with youthful despair. In what proved to be the most lopsided top ten match-up in a dog's age, Gonzaga destroys Baylor in the season opener 101-63.  We'll luxuriate in the lad's triumph and look ahead to their next match-up back home in the Kennel against the Sun Devils.  Meanwhile the Gonzaga Women likewise open their season with a big win over the Griz! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown

What was it like driving home on the 10 after that USC "loss?" Well it was smooth sailing, kids, because that's an exhibition. Next on the GU calendar is decidedly NOT an exhibition as the Baylor Bears and Scott Drew make the trip to Spokane. Are you scared? Mard isn't.  We'll take a walk through the schedule, discuss our expectations and identify our favorite match-ups for the men and the women.  Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown

You're going to get a lot of player preview talk on this pod. But not just from Adam, Chris and Mard, we welcome, from the House of Krause, Tuck Clarry! We're deep diving into this roster to discuss expectations, roles and jumps.  But that's not all, the women's team is facing a massive transition this season with the loss of several senior leaders.  Lastly, we'll discuss the exhibition coming up against the Trojans in the desert.

Kraziness in the Kennel is in the rear view mirror. The season is nigh and we are high on this squad. We'll go through some takeways from both Men's and Women's Krazines. Oh, and Mard's vocal stylings return for season 11! Support the show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown   Chapters 07:59 Craziness in the Kennel: Event Highlights 15:59 Player Insights and Season Expectations 19:33 Physical Transformations and Player Development 22:03 Scrimmage Highlights and Player Performances 26:00 Evaluating New Additions and Returning Players 28:57 Coaching Insights and Team Dynamics 35:55 Women's Team Updates and Future Prospects 41:11 Impatience and Performance at FanFest 44:06 Roster Changes and New Faces 45:40 Looking Forward to the Season 51:39 Key Players to Watch 56:30 Depth and Team Dynamics 01:02:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations

After several episodes of will they? won't they? Gonzaga and the PAC 12 finally hook up after the PAC 12 FINALLY broke up with their loser boyfriend. It's not cheating if you're on a break. What was I writing about? In this episode, Adam, Chris and Mard discuss Gonzaga's impending move to the Pac-12, exploring the implications for the basketball program, fan engagement, and the overall landscape of college sports. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the upcoming basketball season and the changes that come with it, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the evolving world of collegiate athletics. Chapters 00:00 Gonzaga's Move to the Pac-12: A New Era Begins 03:00 Reactions to Conference Realignment: Mixed Feelings 05:58 The Impact on Gonzaga Basketball: A Competitive Edge 09:06 Rivalries and New Dynamics in the Pac-12 11:56 Future of Gonzaga: Opportunities and Challenges 14:55 The Broader Landscape of College Sports 17:54 Fan Engagement and Game Atmosphere: A Revitalization 20:59 Financial Implications: A Boost for Gonzaga 23:55 Looking Ahead: The Future of Gonzaga Athletics 27:01 Final Thoughts: Embracing Change and New Beginnings We'd love for you to support the show at Patreon.com/FreeIraBrown! Thanks!

Surpirse! It's FREE IRA BROWN! In the SPRINGTIME!? That's right, fans. We couldn't resist getting together to discuss all the portaling, the conference realignment, non-conference games and the exodus from Gael country. All that and a roasting shenanigans. @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga's Men's and Women's basketball teams end their season in the Sweet Sixteen. Were they successful? We'll address the past, present, and future of Gonzaga Basketball. We'll recap the losses to the number one seeds, and look back on our top 3 moments from the season. Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown

Both the Gonzaga men and the Gonzaga women reach the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The men for the 9th (10th) time in a ROW! That's as hard as we were watching them win. We'll spend some time celebrating those wins before looking ahead to some difficult match-ups against Purdue and Texas. Go Zags!

In a marvelous turn of events, the Gonzaga Men earned a 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. In an even more impressive feat, the Women's team earned a 4 seed and will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Women's Tournamen at the McCarthey Athletic Center.  How excited are we? Very. How confident are we? Unreasonably.  We'll tell the tale of the opening round match-up and spin the yarn of a hopeful second round opponent as well. It's the most wonderful time of the year on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. Support the Show: patreon.com/freeirabrown.

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Gealtears. That's enough, except for the algorithm requires me to mention that the Gonzaga Men's Basketball team defeated the St. Mary's Geals. We'll bathe in their tears, then discuss the way the lads have shown true grit and resilience throughout this season. Support the Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown  

After a routine road win at Portland and supreme revenge against Santa Clara last week, our attention turns to the biggest, and final weekend of the season. Gonzaga travels to the Bay Area to face WCC hopefuls, San Francisco, in the Chase Center and to Moraga to end Saint Mary's nation-leading winning streak.  With so much at stake, we thought it best to bring in GU Basketball expert, Steven Karr to discuss.  Patreon.com/freeirabrown @freeirabrown

Two comfortable wins against the Loyola Marymount Lions and the Pacific Tigers keep Gonzaga on track for an at-large NCAA tournament bid. The Zag train keeps on rolling with Portland and Santa Clara on the clock and the men will try hard to avoid anymore rat-tailed freakshow performances.  Speaking of rolling, the Gonzaga women continue to roll all over the WCC.  Support the show: Patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga gets a statement win down South as they manhandle the young wildcats with middle ball screens galore! We're excited! And you are too! Next up, them men head to Hank's house to hand the Lions yet another beat down at Gersten.  The women continue to embarrass WCC opponents on their way to a high tournament seed.  Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown

It's a hard knock life for us here at Free Ira Brown, with the Zags suffering a devestating loss at home to their long time rivals. We try to look on the bright side as we review the game and look ahead to a week with another WCC also-ran, and KENTUCKY? Ok. let's go then.

The Dons put a up a fight, as did the rims at the Spanos Center during late game free throws. But Gonzaga came out of the weekend with two more conference wins! We break them down, and look ahead to what we hope will be the Zags' first Quad One victory of the season over a surging Saint Fucky's squad. Screw You Randy Bennett. Oh and Dom Harris returns. Will it be with a vengeance? patreon.com/freeirabrown

The Gonzaga Men return to the MAC after racking up two more wins over some So Cal beach bums. USF will aim to hand Gonzaga a rare home conference loss, and Pacific will roll over like a submissive puppy. We'll preview those games and do so much more on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast.  Support the Show: Patreon.com/freeirabrown

Another unworldly performance by Anton Watson is squandered by a 10 percent shooting performance from deep. Gonzaga has no good wins and is looking at the bubble. Mard is not doing well. Is there a light? We'll discuss it this week on Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. The Gonzaga Women, on the other hand, are on track for a protected seed in Spokane come March. Mard is doing well, after all. @freebrown

Gonzaga's shooting woes cont . . . wait, what? They DON'T? The Free Ira Brown boys will talk it out, let you know if we should expect the hot shooting to continue on the road against the Santa Clara Broncos. The Zag Women embark on their tour of WCC dominance with a win over Portland and we remember our favorite things from 1999. Some of them don't involve slippers. Support the Show! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Oh man, is it bad? I can't look! Tell me, dude, how bad is it? We'll tell you. And then we'll look ahead to the conference slate.  @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown

The Zags go down to another group of Huskies while building a wall of bricks from beyond the arc. We'll go over the particulars while handing out Christmas gifts. Then, the Aztecs come to town to give the Zags one last chance at a good win in the non-conference.  Then we give you our top three Christmas villians! Support the Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown

Gonzaga lets a solid road win slip away during a ten minute mind warp in which they forget that the ball is supposed to go IN the hoop. Anyway, we'll dissect the loss and decide not to panic. From one husky dog-fight to another, the Zags head back to Seattle to play the other Huskies in their best opportunity to beat a top ten opponent all season. Can we do it? Yes we can! (or maybe not), tune in to find out. @freeirabrown on twitter Support the Show! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Will Gonzaga continue it's Pac-12 domination? Washington will do its best to defend the defunct conference of champions. We'll talk about the whooping of the Trojans, the anticipated whooping of the Dawgs, and we get a visit from the East! Support the Show at patreon.com/freeirabrown! @freeirabrown

The Zags make short work of The Bakersfield Roadrunners in a final tune-up before launching a thousand ships off to Vegas to face Troy in another battle for West Coast supremacy. We'll tell you what to expect.  We'll finish with some crazy/not crazy.  patreon.com/freeirabrown @freeirabrown  

After a bit of a cold open in the first round of the Maui Invitational against Purdue, the lads crushed Syracuse and then Anton "liquid hot magma" Watson got McCronin hot under the collar. All in all, a successful showing in the Pacific. We'll take a look back at the week that was in Gonzaga Basketball (including some major offense from the ladies) on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. Support the Show at patreon.com/freeirabrown Follow us @freeirabrown

Gonzaga takes care of business against Yale, with Dusty and Braden stepping up nicely in the face of an experienced opponent. Our takeaways from that game, PLUS the Free Ira Brown! Maui Invitational (Honolulu) Preview Spectacular! We also welcome the incomparable Steven Karr to get his reactions on the young season. @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown

The Yale Bulldogs come to town looking to pull off the early season upset. We'll break down their chances. Will they get the girl in the funhouse? Or go home with wedgies? Find out on this episode of Free Ira Brown!: THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. Celebrating a Decade of Gonzaga Hoops Podcasting By Fans, For Fans! @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown

Join the FIB boys as we break down the Gonzaga men's and women's basketball schedules this season. What game has you the most riled up? We're looking at as challenging a non-conference schedule as we've ever seen in the Mark Few era. How will the lads come through it? We'll tell you, on this episode of Free Ira Brown: THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. By fans, for fans. @freeirabrown Support the Show! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Adam, Chris and Marty return for the tenth(!) season of Free Ira Brown with your complete player preview for the 23-24 Gonzaga basketball season. There are a lot new faces, and some big shoes to fill, but as Mard will tell you, through song, we believe in a coach called Few. All that and our Halloween movie picks on this episode of Free Ira Brown: THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. @freeirabrown Freeirabrownpod on Instagram

In which we over-react to lovely fall afternoon in Spokane. We're back BA-BY! 

Your Gonzaga summer update. All the news, the ins, the outs, the mystery! All that and stuff we love and love to hate about summer on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast.