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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 August, 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 128:28


    Happy Friday! Adam King co-hosts with Rothman. We open the show with a recap from the Bengals Preseason Opener and hear from Joe Burrow. We dive into the Browns Preseason Opener and the expectations for Shedeur Saunders in his debut tonight. Ben Axelrod of Awful Announcing gives his thoughts on the Browns opener. We put people in the presser cooker in Under Pressure. Ryan Day gives his thoughts on the QB Battle from his appearance on BTN in the Buckeye Bulletin. A Deeper Dive with Dabo Swinney believing his team can be the first to go 16-0. We breakdown USA Today's record predictions for NFL teams in Pre-Snap Reads. Chin Music with Jensen Lewis. And we do Overs and Unders and Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice August, 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 128:43


    Happy Thursday! We have more football tonight with the Bengals taking on the Preseason. Paul Dehner Jr. joins the show to get us ready for the Bengals Preseason Opener with all the starters playing tonight. Smelling salts are actually not banned in the NFL. The drama of how many conference games should the Big Ten and SEC play continues with Rece Davis giving his thoughts. Sheduer Saunders is starting the Preseason opener for the Browns, what are his teammates saying about it? An update on the Ohio State LB room in the Buckeye Bulletin. A Deeper Dive on the deal between ESPN and the NFL. What NFL QB's have the most to prove this season? Jake Butt of the Big Ten Network joins to tell us what he saw at Ohio State practice today. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice August, 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 128:28


    Happy Wednesday! ESPN made some news with some recent deals. Shedeur is starting the first preseason game. Adam Schefter joins the show. Are the Bengals going to beat the number? Why are people so high on Michigan? We're trying to come up with a name for Adam King's weekly segment. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Jim Knowles tries to explain the similarities and differences between coaching at Ohio State versus Penn State. We discuss Heisman Trophy candidates. Micah Parsons is motivating a Hall of Famer to consider come back to the gridiron. What will Travis Hunter's workload look like? And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice August, 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 129:04


    Happy Tuesday! We immediately jump into the tail-end of Ryan Day's press conference. Julian Sayin shared some thoughts on why he picked Ohio State. What happens with the Browns QB room if Deshaun Watson is healthy more quickly than expected? Somehow we end up discussing which NFL teams we would root for if we were required to abandon our favorite teams. Zac Taylor is enamored over Joe Burrow. Brenden Deeg of The Score joins the show to talk NFL. The glaze-apalooza has just reached a whole new level with Adam King's recent take on Lincoln Kienholz. Ross Bjork has new ideas to add to the Ohio State gameday experience, but one of the ideas doesn't fit at all. And Doug Lesmerises of the Kings of the North podcast joins the show.

    Rothman & Ice August, 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 128:46


    Happy Monday! Rothman returns from Canton, and he about destroys the gong with all of his stories. Bruce Feldman released his annual Freaks List, and a couple Buckeyes are on it. Bruce also joins the program. We play Party Like a Rothstar. The first coaches poll drops mid-show. Dez Bryant and Jerry Jones are turning on each other. Jake Burns of Browns Film Breakdown joins the show to discuss Browns Training Camp. Jeremiah Smith can't go to Target. Sean Payton says the Broncos have what it takes to win the Super Bowl this year, so who are some dark horses that we're buying into? Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show with an update on Aaron Rodgers and Will Howard from Steelers Training Camp. And we play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice August, 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 129:38


    Happy Friday! DeVier Posey is in the house today to help us round out the week. Football season is officially here. The Buckeyes are in Day 2 of Training Camp after avoiding disaster in Day 1. Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show for his perspective from camp. We play Overs and Unders. We talk about what it would take for us to get face tattoos. We play Under Pressure. Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports joins the show to talk NFL. We draft the best offenses in the NFL. Micah Parsons requests a trade mid-show. Jensen Lewis joins the show to talk MLB Trade Deadline. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 128:23


    Happy Thursday! Rothman's got an NFL theme song stuck in his head, and we try to hunt it down as we get geared up for tonight's Hall of Fame game. It's the first day of Buckeye Training Camp, and we have much to discuss about that. Pat Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show. Joel Klatt got buck wild with his Jeremiah Smith praise, and a debate breaks out over whether or not it's reasonable. The Bengals made an addition that is kind of funny at this point. Adam King is back live in the studio for his weekly segment with us after he watched Training Camp this morning. Steeler on Steeler crime? Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports joins the show to talk NFL. And we're pretty sure we aren't corrupt in Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 129:44


    Happy Wednesday! Trey Hendrickson ends his holdout and reports to Bengals Training Camp, when will a deal get done? We dive into the Steelers with Aaron Rodgers responding to Terry Bradshaw's comments on him. Where would we take Chase Brown in fantasy football? Adam Schefter updates us on the Trey Hendrickson situation in Cincinnati and if the Cowboys are close to a deal with Micah Parsons. We do In or Out and Pre-Snap Reads. Bobby Carpenter joins us to tell his about his night in Cincinnati. Watch list season takes over the Buckeye Bulletin. A Deeper Dive on Big Ten coaches under the most pressure, and we do Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 129:15


    Happy Tuesday! RIP to Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. Dillon Gaberial is getting first-team reps in Cleveland. Was drafting Sanders Jimmy Haslam's decision? Jack Sawyer had some comments on the Michigan Sign-Stealing investigation from the game in 2022. What deal would we present to Trey Hendrickson to re-sign with the Bengals and is Zac Taylor on the hot seat? Do we see Baker Mayfield in the top 10 of Quarterbacks in the NFL? We chat with Mike Renner of CBS Sports, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, and Jeff Lloyd of The Orange and Brown Report. And we do Buckeye Bulletin and Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 129:08


    Happy Monday! Rothman is back in the 1-chair. Happy Gilmore 2 was a bust. Should preseason AP polling go away? Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row joins the show ahead of Buckeyes Training Camp. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Deion Sanders has a press conference to clear the air on what has generally been discussed as "health issues." Kenny Pickett is now hurt, so where are we at with the Browns QB race? Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network joins the show to talk, wait for it, Big Ten football. Matty Ice was all excited about the Reds until he found out they play the Dodgers tonight. Shemar Stewart is now officially a Bengal. Emmanuel Clase is in the doghouse with Major League Baseball for potential gambling infractions. Mike Petraglia of the Jungle Roar Podcast joins the show to talk Bengals. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 127:24


    Happy Friday! DeVier is back helping us close down the week! Tyvis Powell responded to our discussion about whether or not he could tackle Derrick Henry right here right now. Are the Browns going to keep all four QBs? Sam Monson of the 33rd Team joins the show to talk NFL. We play Overs and Unders. Baker Mayfield loves Emeka Ebguka. We play Under Pressure. ESPN's Tom Luginbill joins the show to talk college football. DeVier thinks Sonny Styles is a top 10 NFL Draft pick. Will the media will Joe Burrow into winning an MVP? Jensen Lewis joins the show for some Chin Music. And we discuss Lebron fans confronting Jeff Teague after he mentioned on his podcast that LeBron took HGH in the early 2010s.

    Rothman & Ice July, 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 127:30


    Happy Thursday! Dylan Tyrer makes his Rothman and Ice debut! Ryan Day shared some thoughts on the new coordinators. ESPN's Ian Fitzsimmons joins the show to talk college football. Justin Fields gave Jets fans the scare of a lifetime this morning. A hypothetical about Derrick Henry leads down a fun path about what it would take for us to look like we belong in the same company as professional athletes. Adam King joins the show to discuss his firsthand experience of B1G Media Days. We draft the NFL coaches who are the most on the hot seat. Apparently there is discussion about the Rams being the best team in the NFC. Which non-playoff teams from last season will make it this year? And you'll never believe what took place at a Tallahassee Chuck E Cheese today.

    Rothman & Ice July, 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 128:20


    Happy Wednesday! Tyvis Powell comes out of Rothman and Ice retirement to pitch both games of his radio doubleheader! We have plenty of Ryan Day audio from Big Ten media days. Curt Cignetti had quite the compliment for Jeremiah Smith. Joe Burrow is going to play more preseason football than some might expect. Adam Schefter joins the show. We play In or Out, and we make fun of Jerry Jones in the process. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Colin Cowherd claims that his sources indicate that the Browns and Saints will be battling for the tandem of Arch Manning AND Nick Saban. Tua is giving a brutally honest answer about Tyreek Hill. Brad Crawford of 247 Sports joins the show to talk college football. And we Tell the Truth about ice cream and more.

    Rothman & Ice July, 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 127:46


    Happy Tuesday! DeVier Posey is hanging out with us again. There is a new CEO of Astronomer. Pete Thamel offers a look-in to the Ohio State QB battle. Tim May joins the show. An unsuspecting source offers some pretty big news into the Trey Hendrickson holdout. We discuss gym etiquette. Which AFC North offseason moves caught our eye the most? Max Torres of On3 joins the show to discuss Oregon. We listen live to B1G commissioner Tony Petitti as he takes the podium to kickoff Big Ten media days. Who is going to win NFL MVP? Ice defies the odds and beats DeVier in a music trivia question during Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 128:15


    Happy Monday! DeVier Posey is in the house hanging out with us hot off his home run in the Cardale Jones Celebrity Softball Game. Cleveland.com voted Penn State as the team most likely to be the best team in the Big Ten this year. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We have an NFL Training Camp draft. Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com joins the show to discuss, wait for it, college football. Both Buckeye QB candidates spoke with 10TV at the softball game. The Rookie of the Year race in the NFL hasn't even started yet, and it's already getting more interesting. Matty Ice loves George Pickens apparently. Brenden Deeg of The Score joins the show to talk NFL. And we Tell the Truth about whether or not Kelsey Plum can be added to the list of WNBA players who outwardly dislike Caitlin Clark.

    Rothman & Ice July, 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 127:26


    Happy Friday! Dave Biddle is in with us again helping us close out the week. It's Day 2 of The Open Championship. There is an alleged statement that's been released by the CEO who got busted at the Coldplay concert for having an affair, so we determine if it's legit or not. We play Overs and Unders. We review Adam Schefter's comments on the Quinshon Judkins situation from Wednesday. We play Under Pressure. Ben Axelrod of Awful Announcing joins the show. Somehow a conversation breaks out about Max Klare possibly getting too much hype this offseason. Mizzou HC Eliah Drinkwitz poses the thought of a 30-team CFP, and Rothman is kind of digging it. Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 128:27


    Happy Thursday! Dave Biddle is hanging out with us. Whoever organized The ESPYs did a questionable job. The Open Championship begins today. Blue Jackets radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott joins the show. Arch Manning is very levelheaded for someone who you really would not think would be levelheaded. Is there more pressure on Arch or Sayin in Week 1? Adam King joins us from South Carolina. Ryan Day joined The Bobby Carpenter Show, and we listen to a couple bites. Bengals radio color analyst Dave Lapham joins the show after his induction into the Ring of Honor. And did you see what happened at the Coldplay concert last night???

    Rothman & Ice July, 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 127:52


    Happy Wednesday! The MLB All-Star Game finally had a swing-off. There are conflicting reports about Shemar Stewart attempting to return to Texas A&M. Adam Schefter joins the show, and we discuss the Quinshon Judkins ordeal. Who are the Top 10 WRs in the NFL? Bobby Carpenter joins the show. We relive some of Jake Diebler's thoughts from his appearance on yesterday's show. Scottie Scheffler sounds extremely unfulfilled with his career despite his abundance of success. The Blue Jackets schedule is released. And we play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 127:47


    Happy Tuesday! It's an enormous Tuesday show as Rothman and Ice are at Buckeye basketball practice at The Schott. Joining the fellas at the desk are Head Coach Jake Diebler, current players Bruce Thornton and Juni Mobley as well as former players William Buford and Terence Dials. In fact, Jake Diebler swung back around at the end of practice for a follow-up! Also, Garrett Wilson got a big extension from the Jets. More conversation about Patrick Mahomes and the thinning margin between him and Allen, Burrow and Lamar. Where does Jalen Hurts fit into all of this? And this will not be our last trip out to The Schott!

    Rothman & Ice July, 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 127:51


    Happy Monday! Our guy DeVier Posey is in the house hanging out with us. We received some breaking news before the start of the show that Nick Saban is at least considering a return to coaching. What kind of pressure is on Arch Manning heading into The Shoe? Eric Henry of 247 Sports joins the show from SEC media days to discuss the Longhorns as we are burning through the summer and quickly approaching football season. We play Party Like a Rothstar. ESPN came out with their annual top 10 NFL QB list, and there is a lot of commotion about it. Joe DeLeone of A to Z sports joins the show. Jeremiah Smith claims the Buckeyes are being doubted this season. Training camp is this week for the NFL. Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show to talk Buckeyes. And DeVier gets incredibly excited regarding a Tell the Truth topic.

    Rothman & Ice July, 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 126:39


    Happy Friday! Adam King is hanging out with us today! The discussions about March Madness possibly expanding are picking up. We play Overs and Unders. We discuss the minimum wage in Ohio for some reason. We play Under Pressure. Adam King gets an important phone call and has to excuse himself mid-segment. How much longer will Deion last in Boulder? A hilarious Anthony Schlegel story was told on Bobby Carpenter's podcast. Is the NFL going to maintain a 17-game schedule? Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music, and we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 115:31


    Happy Thursday! Terry McLaurin vs the Washington Commanders may be a bigger deal than we first thought. Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports returns to the show to talk ball. We Tell the Truth particularly early. We discuss our birthdays and judge whether or not our zodiac signs accurately portray our personalities. Is Kevin Stefanski on the hot seat? Adam King returns from Barcelona and is upset that we weren't concerned after last week's phone call ended abruptly. Hall of Fame GM Bill Polian joins the show for Gold Jacket Thursday and gives us two awesome segments!

    Rothman & Ice July, 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 127:16


    Happy Wednesday! 2.5/3 of us are excited for a couple big matches at Wimbledon today. Kirk Cousins claims he wishes he stayed in Minnesota, but Rothman isn't entirely buying it. Chris Canty needles Joe Burrow fans yet again. Trey Hendrickson is being slept on a little bit. We play a memorable game of In or Out which perfectly segues into Bobby Carpenter joining the show in the rarest of forms. A silly discussion started by Chad Johnson became really personal, and now old NFL players are arguing with each other through their podcasts. ESPN ranked the top NFL teams in terms of skill positions. Adam Schefter joins the show. And we're time traveling into the future during Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 127:23


    Happy Tuesday! This is the most off-script show we're ever performed. Ryan Day has a job that is entirely unique to any other football coaching job at any level in the country. Kevin Noon of Buckeye Huddle joins the show, and we learn that he coined our new favorite phrase regarding our consumers in this industry. Joe Burrow's trying to find more of a balance with his private life and public life. 2/3 of the show are ridiculously excited about Wimbledon. We talk about Oz the Mentalist because of course. And we shut things down with Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 126:32


    Happy Monday! DeVier Posey is in the house and we discover he is a big tennis fan as Wimbledon is going on. Paul Finebaum had some surprising words about Ohio State football heading into the 2025 season. Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports joins the show. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We discuss the Browns QB room. Travis Kelce already knows how NFL teams are going to handle Travis Hunter. Jake Burns of Browns Film Breakdown joins the show. Jeremiah Smith can move some weight. We discuss the best QB-WR duos in the NFL. Mike Tanier of the Too Deep Zone joins the show. And we review DeVier's scathing pre-draft analysis during Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 127:41


    Happy Thursday that we're treating like a Friday! Austin Ward is in the house. People on the internet are treating the Lakers signing DeAndre Ayton like it gives the Lakers a "Big 3," but we still expect Lebron to look elsewhere. Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the state of the Jackets following their draft. We play Overs and Unders. Brian Kelly is combatting the Arch Manning hype. We play Under Pressure. Adam King is on a plane back to America so he can't join us today. There are two very big recruits who will be committing over the next couple of days with OSU as finalists. The Steelers extended their general manager who has been a giant failure in his first three seasons. The expectations for JJ McCarthy are starting to get a little overzealous. Jensen Lewis joins us for Chin Music. And Guardians starter Luis Ortiz is in quite the controversy.

    Rothman & Ice July, 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 129:12


    Happy Wednesday! Jeremiah Smith signed an NIL deal with ADIDAS despite playing for a Nike school, so we don't know how that works. This is probably the year that the Mike Tomlin streak comes to an end. Adam Schefter joins the show. Sophie Cunningham dogged the city of Cleveland on the heels of the WNBA expansion news. Nico Iamaleava and Deshaun Foster will soon have to re-face the nation during Big Ten media days. We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Are the Browns helping their opponents by moving into a dome? LeBron's future remains a mystery, so is a reunion in Cleveland viable? And we play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice July, 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 128:45


    Happy Tuesday! We reminisce about our guy Mark the Shark who had his last day at The Fan today. Jeremiah Smith promises that he'll never lose to Michigan again. Ohio State Radio Network color commentator Jim Lachey joins the show. Paul Finebaum is shooting for the moon with his latest Arch Manning take. Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! When is the Patrick Mahomes reign of dominance ending? We play Chet Roulette. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to discuss the recent Steelers trade and what it means for the future of the organization. And a strange, tennis-themed Tell the Truth emerges out of nowhere.

    Rothman & Ice June, 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 128:33


    Happy Monday! Ohio State's roster is expensive beyond belief. Jeremy Birmingham joins the show to discuss Buckeye recruiting. We play Party Like a Rothstar. The Steelers and Dolphins made a blockbuster trade an hour before the show that we still can't wrap out minds around. The Jackets had an eventful weekend with the trade and trades. Spencer Davies of Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk Cavaliers. Justin Fields is at a point of inflection with his career. New Blue Jacket Charlie Coyle joins the show, and we are already introduced to his two dogs. Are the Steelers all in or rebuilding because it kind of looks like both? And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 127:36


    Happy Friday! Rothman and Ice are out at the Westerville Fire Station for the 2025 Beat the Heat event! The NHL Draft is tonight, and Blue Jackets President of Hockey Ops Don Waddell spoke on the matter. Are the Browns losing their identity by moving to an indoor stadium? We play Overs and Unders. Joe Burrow put all the pressure on the offense this year for the Bengals, but the implication is that the defense is weak. We play Under Pressure. Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. Todd McShay offers some incredibly high praise for Caleb Downs. Which NFL QBs have the most pressure on them this season? Is Jayden Daniels already better than Jalen Hurts? Blue Jackets HC Dean Evason joins the show. And we play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 126:52


    Happy Thursday! Someone at this station claimed that Hooters was the best place to eat wings, so we put them on trial for that. What is the likelihood Ohio State repeats as National Champions? Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show to talk Buckeyes. Don Waddell spoke ahead of the draft. A former Bengal apparently has insight on the Browns QB battle. Where does Kirk Cousins go from here? Adam King joins the show from Barcelona somehow someway. Aaron Rodgers greets Will Howard with open arms. The Blue Jackets make a trade mid-show. We go on multiple Russell Wilson themed tangents. Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com joins the show. And we try to figure out who is at fault for Rothman showing up underdressed to a black tie event on today's Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 127:31


    Happy Wednesday! The Chase Burns debut for the Reds was inspiring even though it didn't end as well as it started. Dan Orlovsky opined that Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh because he still believes that he can compete for a Super Bowl, but Aaron's own words on McAfee yesterday indicate otherwise. Adam Schefter joins the show. Jim Tressel essentially admitted that the standards for the Michigan game are at least a little bit lower than they used to be in his era. We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. How many All-American prospects does this Ohio State team have? The AFC North has really lost its luster over the past couple of seasons. Caleb Williams said Packers fans suck. Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft. And we play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 130:38


    Happy Tuesday! Rothman is back in the saddle. There's a crazy battle between Miami (FL) and Wisconsin that is going to set the precedent for tampering with transfers. Ja'Marr Chase was approached by a woman who really wanted to be seen with him, and he really was not feeling it. A former NFL player who has not been mentioned on this show in a long time retweeted us out of the blue. How did we get into his algorithm? Shemar Stewart's agent is playing the game. Oz the Mentalist's representation got back to us and are charging us 15x more than Matty was expecting. Tyvis Powell joins the show! Jim Tressel wants to make a unique change to the college football structure. Aaron Rodgers is pretty sure this year is going to be his last. We reveal Adam Schefter's evidence of Oz the Mentalist's legitimacy to Matty. Pat Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show, and we play Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 127:26


    Happy Monday! Dave Biddle is in the studio hanging out with us today! The Pacers were holding their own with the Thunder in Game 7 until they weren't. Jim Tressel appeared on this here radio show on Friday, and we review some of his most interesting comments. Bill Kurelic of 247 Bucknuts joins the show to talk Buckeye recruiting. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Travis Hunter is officially a Jaguar, so what is his outlook for the season? Keith Smith of Spotrac joins the show to cap off the NBA season. Someone with a difficult name to pronounce wrote an article offering some bold predictions for the NFL season. A former player thinks one particular AFC team will break through and play in the Super Bowl this year. Cooper Kupp really likes Jaxon Smith-Njigba. And we Tell the Truth.

    Rothman & Ice June, 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 128:35


    Happy Friday! Rothman and Scotty Vegas are out at Gigi's Drive for Dogs golf outing at Cumberland Trail Golf Club. Jim Tressel joins the show right off the bat and sticks around for 3 segments! The Hyphenator, Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, follows Tress. We play Under Pressure. Cardale Jones joins the show. Jake Diebler wants to give Bruce Thornton some relief this year. The NBA Finals is going to a 7th game! We play Overs and Unders. Jensen Lewis joins the show for some Chin Music. And we discover that history almost repeated itself in Tell the Truth.

    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.

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