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Anthony Rothman and Matty Ice break down the world of sports as only they can . . . naked from the waist down. Catch the live experience weekdays from Noon-3pm on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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    Rothman & Ice June, 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 127:39


    Happy Thursday! Adam King is in the house. Rothman almost got in a car accident in the 97.1 The Fan parking lot, and we're trying to figure out who done it. Shedeur Sanders drives like he's in NASCAR. Quinshon Judkins was asked if he's starting to feel at home in Ohio, and his answer will catch you off-guard. Mark Schlereth has really high expectations for Tyrese Haliburton in Game 6 tonight. We discover that multiple members of the show have gotten in an unbelievable amount of car accidents. The Caitlin Clark-Jacy Sheldon debacle has exploded nationwide. Ohio State football got a commit mid-show. Michigan is trying to pull some sleight of hand. Will Shields joins us for Gold Jacket Thursday. And Tell the Truth gets stampeded, and I'm not happy about it. -TLC

    Rothman & Ice June, 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 128:45


    Happy Wednesday! The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in consecutive seasons. We talk about the Bengals and their offseason challenges. Adam Schefter joins the show. Which NFL players are going to bust this season? We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Ohio State offered Jeremiah Smith's little brother. The Houston Texans are expected to offer Damon Arnette a second chance in the NFL right after Henry Ruggs just spoke at a presentation for Hope for Prisoners. There's one NFL WR who no one is talking about, but is he Jefferson and Chase level good? We go full Zapruder film on the Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham vs Jacy Sheldon and Marina Mabrey battle from last night on the WNBA hardwood. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 119:41


    Happy Tuesday! The Thunder took a 3-2 lead over the Pacers last night, and we have Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final this evening. Somehow we get into a discussion about the most famous athletes from each sport, and there's a lot of disagreement among the panel. Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show to discuss some of the tough decisions that the Blue Jackets need to make this offseason. Rory McIlroy either got a shot of confidence from his Masters victory or he's just mentally exhausted based on his recent behavior. Is there any way the Browns keep all 4 QBs heading into the season? Which NFL teams could plummet this season? Baker Mayfield speaks glowingly of Emeka Egbuka. The Buckeyes are expecting a commit on Thursday. An Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher has more guts than Clayton Kershaw. Ryan Clark thinks the legacy of Aaron Rodgers' and Mike Tomlin's entire careers are riding on this season. And we kick around whether or not the basketball community truly views Tyrese Haliburton as a superstar player in Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 128:37


    Happy Monday, if there is such a thing! If you were rooting for the course during the US Open, you won. Trey Hendrickson is back in communication with the Bengals. James Rapien of Locked on Bengals joins the show. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Ryan Baker joins us for the final two hours of the program. One CFB QB is getting outrageous hype in the offseason. How should the Cavaliers handle these phone calls about Darius Garland? Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins the show to talk college football. Will Howard really likes Aaron Rodgers so far. Which NFL teams/players are going to make us flip them on our TVs this season? A former NFL player may have a surprising pick for best QB in the NFC. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to discuss the reaction to Aaron Rodgers practicing with the team last week. And we finish things off by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 127:38


    Happy Friday! Adam King is in the studio hanging out with AR. It's Round 2 of the U.S. Open from Oakmont. Ross Bjork's press conference yesterday makes us ponder if and when college football fans are actually losing interest in the sport or if that's just a cheap talking point. We play Overs and Unders and Under Pressure. What's the best and worst case scenario for the Bengals this season? Ohio State is getting a new gray basketball court in an attempt to keep up with modern trends. Is Scottie Scheffler's dominance in golf enough to break through with non-golf fans the way Tiger Woods did? Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 136:04


    Happy Thursday! DeVier Posey is in the house with AR. Since DeVier is here, Rothman addresses a memory from the infamous 2011 season and DPo responds with his insight. It's the first round of the U.S. Open in golf at Oakmont. Did Joe Burrow mean to say what he just said? Ohio State AD Ross Bjork took the podium and we react to his press conference. The NBA Finals took a turn last night, and now people don't know what to think. Hall of Famer and career-long Buccaneer Ronde Barber joins the show for one of the best Gold Jacket Thursdays we'll ever air. And DeVier reveals some interesting details about Dabo Swinney attempting to recruit him to Clemson during Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 128:57


    Happy Wednesday! Ice is out with an injured back, and we wonder if maybe this injury is fake in an attempt to duck asking Adam Schefter about the legitimacy of Oz the Mentalist. Aaron Rodgers heaps some serious praise toward Mike Tomlin, but this doesn't necessarily cure Pittsburgh's inescapable problem. Adam Schefter joins the show and gives quite the testimony regarding Oz. Is Scottie Scheffler the safest bet in sports? We surprise the audience with Bobby Carpenter jumping in the studio to co-host the final two hours of the program. We uncover some Buckeye history as it turns out that Anthony Rothman was the mastermind behind Urban's 3-game suspension in 2018. Stefon Diggs walks a tightrope as he's peppered with questions about his recent boat trip. Urban Meyer questions the standards at USC. A former NFL QB put out a very unpopular QB power ranking. Is it time for Justin Herbert to put up or shut up? Ryan Roberts of A to Z sports joins the show to talk college football. And we introduce Bobby to some of our new drops during Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 128:07


    Happy Tuesday! Oz the Mentalist made another appearance, this time on ESPN's Get Up. Matty Ice isn't falling for it. TLC is trying to crack down how much it would cost for Oz to perform live in our studio. Dave Biddle of 247 Sports' Bucknuts joins the show. Trouble is brewing in Cincinnati. An impromptu discussion about which athletes we hate the most turns into a brutally honest conversation about Angel Reese. A typically rock solid ESPN personality just issued a spicy take that we think is pretty uninformed. Did the Browns really have one of the three worst offseasons in the NFL? An announcement was made live during the show, but Rothman told everyone that this was going to happen like six weeks ago. Is it inappropriate for radio personalities to refer to athletes as "losers?" Terry McLaurin is disgruntled in Washington. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 127:55


    Happy Monday! Rothman is back from his illness, and Ice and TLC have to inform him that the Warren Sapp Gold Jacket Thursday interview from last week did not go as expected in his absence. Revenue sharing is officially a go in college football. Aaron Rodgers was actually the Steelers third choice at QB. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We randomly stumble into a discussion on athletes from decades ago who could hang today and generational differences in sports. Browns fans and Bengals fans are now in the exact same boat. Mike Tanier of Too Deep Zone joins the show. Ohio State is ahead of the game this time. A discussion about two NFC North QBs goes off the rails because two ESPN personalities couldn't keep their thoughts straight. Adam Sandler responded to Derrick Henry. Dan Wetzel of ESPN joins the show to discuss the latest developments in college football. We play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 127:56


    Happy Friday! Austin Ward is in the house. Tyrese Haliburton is out of this world. Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is tonight. Aaron Rodgers was extremely rude to us yesterday. Is Jeremiah Smith a better bet to win the Heisman over Julian Sayin? We play Overs and Unders. Oregon just suffered a brutal blow. We play Under Pressure. Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins the show to talk football. Austin gives us some incredible insight on this current events on the recruiting trail as Official Visit season has commenced. What is the Big Ten looking like with this Oregon news that's upon us? Andrew Berry made a new friend. Jensen Lewis joins the show for some Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 128:00


    Happy Thursday! Matty Ice and Cole are your hosts today. Tommy Rees and Jim Schwartz react to Browns OTAs, NBA Reporter Keith Smith joins at 12:30pm, Derek Carr felt guilty cashing checks from the Saints while injured, AFC North most important non-superstars, Adam Silver announces changes to the NBA All-Star Game, 10TVs Adam King joins at 1:30pm, basketball commit Dorian Jones requests his release from Ohio State, ranking the possible NFL Worst-to-First chances in 2025, Charlie Batch is excited for Will Howard in Pittsburgh, and Gold Jacket Thursday with Warren Sapp at 2:30pm!

    Rothman & Ice June, 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 127:09


    Happy Wednesday! We open the show by remembering a former Buckeye who passed away and was one of the ultimate tough guys the sport of football has ever seen. One of Matty Ice's worst takes in the history of radio is coming back to haunt him today. Is Aaron Rodgers even worth it for the Steelers at this point? Adam Schefter joins the show. A news outlet had the clickbaitiest headline in the history of clickbait... and we learned that they used news that was created on this show to drive their story. Does Shedeur have a real shot at winning the starting job Week 1? We got an interesting 4-QB debate heading into this season that has nothing to do with the MVP. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Ohio State rearranges their future schedule, and we are reminded of one of the near disasters that almost took place in The Shoe. We've found a new angle to The Great Debate of Rothman and Ice. Finebaum says Texas should be the favorite to win the CFP this year. Does that benefit Ryan Day? Gambling isn't legal for pro athletes, but Derrick Henry just made a really fun wager with a talk show host. And we play a fun game of Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 128:31


    Happy Tuesday! Rothman is back from his day off. Bill Belichick is officially a very cheap head coach now that we have eclipsed the June 1 threshold. We have a new media feud that looks like it's going to be resolved face-to-face which is shocking. Deion admits he was hurt by how Shedeur was publicly discussed throughout the draft process. For all of the criticism that George Pickens has received, there is one pretty prominent figure that has his back. A two-time Super Bowl champion QB thinks Jayden Daniels is still on the outside looking in. Joel Bitonio is excited to be back with the Browns, and he wants the team to behave like they want to win and sit the rookie QBs to start the season. Brenden Deeg of the The Score joins the show to talk football. Ohio State is falsely advertising their new stadium renovations. A former player thinks the Jets were crazy for putting their future in the hands of Justin Fields over Shedeur Sanders. Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show to discuss Jake Diebler's latest additions on the recruiting trail. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 128:28


    Happy Monday! DeVier Posey is in the house today. Scottie Scheffler did Scottie Scheffler things to finish out another great week at The Memorial Tournament. What's next for Nick Chubb? We double back and reexamine what Nick Saban said to 97.1 The Fan's own Stephanie Otey at Muirfield last week. We play Party Like a Rothstar. A Super Bowl champion says Joe Burrow isn't a top 4 QB in the NFL. A Big Ten QB was targeted by the SEC this offseason and told that conference to kick rocks. Joe DeLeone of A to Z sports joins the show to talk football. The Buckeye basketball program got a commitment from a name we know! Is there any team sport athlete who is as dominant as Scottie Scheffler is right now? The Lions have a rather sudden retirement, but it kind of looks like they knew it was coming. Louis Riddick thinks the stars are aligning for Justin Fields. Doug Lesmerises of The Kings of the North Podcast joins the show to talk college football. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 125:44


    Happy Friday! Rothman and Ice are broadcasting live from Muirfield Village for the second round of The Memorial Tournament. Golfer Ryan Gerard stopped by the desk to chat after his second round. A former NFL player took Joe Flacco to task over his comments about not being a mentor to younger players. We play Overs and Unders. Patrick Mahomes think Travis Kelce still has a lot left in the tank despite a slow start last season. We play Under Pressure. Charles Barkley thinks that Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals is a double must-win. Rothman and Ice strongly disagree over the behavior of an Indianapolis Star media member in the postgame press conference. Buckeye basketball just got some uninspiring news. Speaking of Mahomes, he is now in the same club as Anthony Rothman and Larry Fitzgerald. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 116:02


    Happy Thursday! Rothman and Ice are live from Muirfield Village covering the first round of The Memorial Tournament. Ohio State football has revealed kick times for four different games this season, and fans will not be thrilled. 10TV's Adam King joins the desk for some fun. Joe Flacco gives a brutally honest and combative answer when questioned about whether or not he will embrace a mentorship role with multiple young QBs in that room, and it's awesome. Austin Eckroat sits down with the guys following his opening round of the tournament. Pete Fiutak joins the show to talk college football. One of the most famous athletes who ever lived has some family ties that might be heading to Columbus. Mike Vrabel has his hands full with one of his new free agent acquisitions. The Aaron Rodgers hate has gotten so out of control that people are actually inventing new ways to hate him. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 128:28


    Happy Wednesday! Rothman and Ice are out at the Memorial Tournament Celebrity Pro-Am today and were able to catch up with Ryan Day, Nick Saban, Peyton Manning, Steph Curry and Larry Fitzgerald. Ya know, no big deal. In sports news, Terry Bradshaw went on a Little Rock, Arkansas sports station (???) and blasted Aaron Rodgers, and we wonder if he thought nobody would find out about it. How likely is it that Joe Burrow will win the MVP next season? We play In or Out. A former Pro Bowl receiver has high hopes for George Pickens in his new home. Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show to talk Buckeyes. And we make our picks for the Memorial!

    Rothman & Ice May, 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 127:35


    Happy Tuesday! We're back with plenty to discuss after a three day weekend. Aaron Rodgers actually gave us some legitimate news and hilarious content following his recent trip to Austin, Texas. Adam Schefter joins the show for NFL Playbook. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We're 100 days away from the NFL season, so what are the biggest storylines that we are going to follow this year? Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network joins the show. Jack Nicklaus speaks with the media, and we have the audio live! Matt LaFleur said he fully expects Rodgers to be a Steeler this year. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show with some insight on how the Steelers view their QB dilemma. And Rothman is very disappointed in The Loose Cannon due to an inappropriate Tell the Truth prompt.

    Rothman & Ice May, 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 128:16


    Happy Friday! If you didn't already know that Rothman is a big baller, we just received even more evidence. Michael Wilbon tore one NFL QB to shreds. What can we take away from this new College Football Playoff format? We play Overs and Unders. Kevin Stefanski offered some intel into the quarterback shuffle in Cleveland. We play Under Pressure. ESPN College Football Reporter Heather Dinich joins the show. Urban Meyer think the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC. Bill Belichick might have just confirmed the rumors about his possible engagement. You'll never guess what the most popular bet in the NFL is right now. Jensen Lewis joins us for Chin Music, and we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 127:50


    Happy Thursday! Colts owner Jim Irsay passes away, and we recall the fascinating juxtaposition between how people view the Colts, Browns and Ravens ownership as they are all connected together. DID YOU SEE THE END OF KNICKS AND PACERS LAST NIGHT?! Executive Director of The Memorial Tournament Dan Sullivan joins the show and breaks some news for us. George Pickens seems to be a happy camper being away from Pittsburgh. 100 days until Ohio State-Texas. Whether he's right or wrong, Deshaun Watson seems to think he's going to be healthy this season. Adam King makes his debut that really isn't a debut on the program. Charles Barkley and Draymond Green advocate for Tyrese Haliburton's dad to be reinstated from his suspension. There have been varying reactions to the tush push ruling, and we found two opinions in particular that we don't like. Dave Lapham joins the show to talk Bengals. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 124:49


    Happy Wednesday! We discovered a new titan of the broadcasting industry who is more dedicated to this career than any person on this show. We are knee deep in Tush Push and NFL divisional voting. Dan Graziano of ESPN shared some of challenges with the negotiations of the Trey Hendrickson contract extension that's in limbo, and we give our take. We play In or Out. Adam Schefter joins the show on a busy NFL day. Bobby Carpenter joins the show as we dig into Mike Vrabel and Urban Meyer perhaps making amends. Will Howard describes his leadership ability. The NFL is not broken. Rothman is going to hate what he's going to see on his television during the 2028 Olympics. Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 123:34


    Happy Tuesday! Kurt Warner spoke glowingly about Shedeur Sanders. Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins the show to talk NFL. Mets fans ran their mouths about plucking Juan Soto from the Yankees, and now they're already sick of him. The NFL may be completely reorganizing their conferences. Koby Altman is quite confident that the Cavaliers are legit contenders and don't need much to get there. Reds radio play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall joins the show. Ashton Jeanty had a rude awakening upon meeting Chip Kelly. We play Chet Roulette. Joe Burrow is wishy washy on his support for Trey Hendrickson. Sarah Ellison of Ravens Vault joins the show. And we Tell the Truth about some hot takes from hot 25-year-old social media influencers.

    Rothman & Ice May, 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 127:55


    Happy Monday! Ryan Baker of Bishop and Friends sticks around for the first segment to explain himself as he committed a major faux pas over the weekend. What are reasonable expectations for Arch Manning when he enters The Shoe this season? The NFL world had been waiting for a particular piece of news to hit, and it finally did. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Rothman has a secret topic that he reveals to us on the air. Matty Ice was in Indianapolis over the weekend where he witnessed the foul heard 'round the world. Jake Burns of Browns Film Breakdown joins the show. Damon Arnette wants another crack at the NFL. Scottie Scheffler is one of the most reliable athletes in the world right now, but is his super stardom limited? Rob Guerrera joins the show to discuss the aforementioned NFL news. And the 45 minutes of the show gets hectic as one member of the program becomes difficult to corral.

    Rothman & Ice May, 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 129:10


    Happy Friday! It's the 2nd round of the PGA Championship today. A panel of ESPN writers named Ryan Day the 2nd best coach in college football. How would he be thought of if that National Championship didn't happen? Reports are surfacing of what Caleb Williams and his dad were saying about the Bears organization leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, and they aren't very flattering. A former NFL MVP tells Caleb to keep his mouth shut and earn it. We play Overs and Unders as well as Under Pressure. The Pittsburgh sports media scene is floating rumors about the Steelers attempting to acquire a receiver who this town is quite familiar with. Brad Crawford of 247 Sports joins the show. Should NFL teams allow their players to compete in Flag Football during the Summer Olympics? We really struggle with the concept of a snake draft. Jensen Lewis joins the show to talk some baseball during Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 127:54


    Happy Thursday! The NFL schedules were released, so now we're able to piece together some clues for what to expect from the Browns and Bengals this season. Rocky Boiman of ESPN and 700 WLW in Cincinnati joins the show to talk ball, both college and pro. The NFL is in the holiday spirit. Mel Kiper isn't done playing defense as one college football head coach takes aim at his draft coverage. We're ~only~ 100 days away from the start of college football! The folks in Washington DC will be squabbling over whether or not FOX is allowed to continuously put Ohio State football games at high noon. Randy Gradishar of the Orange Crush Denver Broncos defense joins the show as this week's guest on Gold Jacket Thursday. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 128:09


    Happy Wednesday! Little by little, the NFL schedule is leaking out before we get every last drop of it tonight. The 2024-25 Cavaliers are no longer, and Donovan Mitchell doesn't know how to react. Adam Schefter joins the show. The guys want to abandon an NFL tradition. Dan Orlovsky wants the Browns to play the rookie QBs a lot this season. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Urban Meyer had some interesting thoughts on the Michigan sign stealing scandal. Rob Manfred took quite the stance on the Pete Rose reinstatement. One of college football's biggest national talkers is pretty low on the Buckeyes entering this upcoming season. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth about PTO.

    Rothman & Ice May, 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 126:46


    Happy Tuesday! What do we expect from the Cavs tonight in Game 5? Jeremy Birmingham joins the show as two key recruits are deciding their future in back-to-back days. We have We plan a trip to Great Britain to go watch the NFL and play golf. News breaks mid-show about Trey Hendrickson airing out his grievances that he has with the Bengals organization right now. Things do not look good for the future for one Cleveland Brown. We have some really big news about the Ohio State football schedule that will probably be controversial. We play Chet Roulette and investigate a decently credible conspiracy theory in sports. Browns media are going crazy breaking down every single pass between Shedeur and Gabriel. James Rapien of Locked on Bengals joins the show. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 126:10


    Happy Monday! Well, it is if you don't care about the Cavaliers. Someone needs to #LetEmKnow that they need to wake up. The buzz around Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders during Browns rookie mini camp has been buzzing. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Trey Hendrickson hurls a direct shot at the Bengals organization. Keith Smith of the NBA Front Office Podcast joins the show to talk NBA Playoffs. The Colts let us all into the behind the scenes of JTT getting the draft call. Jeff Lloyd of The Orange and Brown report joins the show. And Ohio State got a new commitment.

    Rothman & Ice May, 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 127:40


    Happy Friday! Adam King helps us ease into the weekend. We review the most profound quote that Matt Finkes gave us yesterday during our interview which kicked off the second hour of Thursday's episode. Abdul Carter found a way to rig the system in NYG. We play Overs and Unders as well as Under Pressure. Ari Wasserman of On3 joins the show and accidentally gives us a new drop that we are never letting go. There is "growing support" for a 16-team college football playoff procedure that will curry some serious favor toward the B1G and the SEC. A former athlete pays off on a bet that most traditional broadcasters wouldn't have, so we got to give him credit. There are conflicting reports about Bill Belichick's girlfriend's possible banishment. Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. And Tyvis Powell joins us at the end of the show for a one-topic Tell the Truth debate.

    Rothman & Ice May, 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 126:47


    Happy Thursday! Will Howard and Jack Sawyer appeared on Ben Roethlisberger's podcast shortly after arriving in Pittsburgh, and the two shared some thoughts that "traditional" Buckeye fans wouldn't necessarily agree with. Stephen A. Smith thinks Darius Garland is making business decisions, and Brian Windhorst shoots him down. Matt Finkes joins the show to respond to Howard and Sawyer. Mike Florio and Adam Schefter don't appear to be on the same page regarding the Aaron Rodgers timeline. Bobby Carpenter calls into the show to offer some clarity on why it would benefit Rodgers to sit out for at least one more week. Will Howard named specific schools who were also in the mix for his recruitment in the transfer portal. What does this Dallas offense look like with George Pickens in it? Ice and TLC beat Rothman in trivia. Former Kansas City Chiefs kicker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud joins the show with an amazing path to football for Gold Jacket Thursday. And we finish things off by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 127:34


    Happy Wednesday! There is a legendary piece of audio that was once destroyed and banished from this show, but one way or another, we rediscovered it and brought it back. The Cavaliers collapsed in stupefying fashion. Adam Schefter joins the show. George Pickens is no longer a Steeler. Rothman gives his thoughts on the Jim Knowles departure, and Heather Dinich of ESPN joins the show to share details from her interview with Knowles. OSU hoops got a new transfer while we were on the air. The Steelers speak glowingly about Pickens on his way out the door, but their words do not align with their actions. Bobby Carpenter joins the show ahead of Morning Juice's new move. And we close the show by Telling some Truths.

    Rothman & Ice May, 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 127:22


    Happy Tuesday! DeVier Posey makes his return to the show after a hiatus. Jim Knowles and James Franklin granted ESPN an interview that highlights Knowles' quick departure from Ohio State. Tom Luginbill of ESPN joins the show to talk college football. The Cavaliers need to #LetEmKnow tonight to even the series. We have some more information regarding the Browns signing of Diontae Johnson. We discuss the AFC North. Mike Tanier of the Too Deep Zone joins the show. The Arizona Cardinals' GM shared some comments about drafting Buckeyes. We play Chet Roulette. What is Jalen Milroe's potential? Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors joins the show. And we close it down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 127:15


    Happy Monday! Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is facing a self-imposed, cherry-picked suspension. Brad Crawford of 247 Sports joins the show to help us unpack it all. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We start talking about running ahead of the 9.71K race. Mike Tirico had a health scare at the Kentucky Derby, but not before he could share some thoughts on Aaron Rodgers. Joel Klatt has Ohio State ranked third following spring ball, and the two teams in front of them are on the schedule. Ohio State got a new wide receiver commit. Which NFL teams are going to rise and fall next season? And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 127:00


    Happy Friday! There is optimism in Cincinnati that the Bengals are going to find the money to pay everyone. Speaking of paying everyone, the Texas Longhorns are writing blank checks. We play Overs and Unders. We've spent so much time talking about Shedeur Sanders, but what about Dillon Gabriel? We play Under Pressure. Jason B. Hirschhorn joins the show to talk about the draft. Ryan Day discussed losing assistant coaches to conference rivals. Did the Browns have the best draft in the league? There are a few teams who we think screwed up the first round of the draft. Jensen Lewis joins the show per usual on Wednesdays in the third hour of the program. And we shut things down with Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice May, 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 127:06


    Happy Thursday! This Bill Belichick story just keeps growing tentacles. Ryan Day is starting to develop some movie director type of qualities. Stephen Means from Cleveland.com joins the show to discuss the Bucks. Joel Klatt is changing his tune on Shedeur after throwing a fit on draft night. Is Kevin Stefanski coaching for his job this year? There's one player in the NFL who is still a free agent who we've seemingly forgotten about. Lakers (got eliminated) in 5! Somehow we found ourselves digging through memories of doing COVID radio. A former Steeler wants a tank job. Mel Kiper outlines the QBs who teams have to look forward to next April. Bruce Matthews joins the show for Gold Jacket Thursday, and we shut it down with Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 126:37


    Happy Wednesday! There are some insane betting odds on what Bill Belichick's next crisis move is going to be, and we think we've identified the next step. Ryan Day gave us some information on their newest playmaker. Adam Schefter joins the show. There are folks who believe that the Browns' plan of drafting a QB at #2 were destroyed by one man. Who on earth is going to be the lead dog in this gigantic pack? Kevin Stefanski might have to break a pool stick. We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Emeka Egbuka had his introductory press conference in Tampa. Will Howard's family is caught in the middle of a civil war. Tyrese Haliburton's dad thinks he's more important than he actually is. And we close things down by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 135:49


    Happy Tuesday! Ryan Day opens the show with a press conference that actually finished incredibly strong. He gives us some actual insight on how the spring game impacted his perception of the QB battle. The Shedeur Sanders Saga has so many different angles to this. Are the Browns the actual problem here? Sam Amico joins us to discuss the Cavaliers and the NBA Playoffs. Two former NFL QBs have inside information on why Shedeur Sanders fell in the draft. Cory Kinnan of Daft on Drat joins the show to help us round out some more draft thoughts. We close out the show by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 115:44


    Happy Monday! Tyvis is in for Rothman today for the very last time before embarking on his new radio show with T-Bone next month (6a-9a). We have so much draft reaction we don't even know what to do with it all. We got Browns, we got Bengals, we got 14 Buckeyes, and we have a few friends join the program to help us unpack it all. Shedeur got pranked, but a lot of people don't realize that he wasn't the only one. We play Party Like a Rothstar, and we close out the show by Telling the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 128:10


    Happy Friday! After an entire pre-draft process with 0 trades in the entire first round of the draft, the Browns just blew us away. So what does this mean? Aaron Rodgers and Brady Quinn have some new company. Bengals fans are not happy. A ton of Buckeyes went off the board in the first round, so where does that leave the Buckeye draft board heading into Night 2? The Browns now have limitless options at the top of the 2nd round. Ryan Roberts of Rise N Draft joins the show. Jensen Lewis joins the show for some Chin Music. We play Overs and Unders as well as Under Pressure. And, of course, we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 127:41


    Happy Thursday! The wait is over, it's finally draft day, and there are rumors galore. How many Buckeyes do we think will get selected tonight? Greg Cosell of NFL Films joins the show to offer his analysis on some of the prospects. The New York Giants are being run by a legitimate high schooler. Mary Kay Cabot offered some intel on any Browns pick fluctuation. The Pittsburgh Steelers are a circus. Joe DeLeone of A to Z Sports joins the show to talk draft. Urban Meyer thinks the Buckeyes are missing the Big Ten Championship game. We lock in our top 10 draft picks. Steve Atwater, the Smiling Assassin and one of the greatest defensive backs who ever lived, joins the show for Gold Jacket Thursday. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 127:33


    Happy Wednesday! It's NFL Draft Eve, and the rumor mill just keeps on keeping on. We thought we had the whole top 5 figured out, then the recent Shedeur rumors made us pivot, and now we might be pivoting again. The Browns can't pass on Travis Hunter at 2, right??? Adam Schefter joins the show and gives us some serious clues about the draft. What does the trade market look like for Kirk Cousins? We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk some ball and share some thoughts on the recent news at the station. Ryan Day did an interview with 10TV's own Dom Tiberi ahead of the draft. Zach Werenski stops by for one final Hockey and Hounds, and we close out the show with Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice April, 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 128:14


    Happy Tuesday! We're only two days away from the draft, and there are two new rumors that significantly impact the AFC North. We lean a little bit more into the Bengals today and what there options are at 17. Zac Taylor shared some thoughts leading into the draft. There was a trade in college football! Tyvis Powell joins the show to discuss the fate of the Browns heading into this draft. Todd McShay had a unique way of describing Emeka Egbuka as a prospect. We tell a million stories just because. We play Chet Roulette. Bengals radio color analyst Dave Lapham joins the show. And we Tell the Truth.

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