Podcasts by Solefully Casual with Matt Frates

Episode 124: Birthdays from 2022-02-18T11:53:28

In a week celebrating his birthday, Matt talks through how the concept of your birthday changes as you age. How does your perception of the one day at year that is truly unique to you change? So ...

Episode 123: The Joe Rogan Conundrum from 2022-02-10T21:48:52

After being badgered to talk about it offline, Matt brings in a familiar voice to the show in his brother-in-law Mike. Together they talk through the sticky situation that is Joe Rogan, and how it...

Episode 122: Changing My Algorithm from 2022-02-04T16:14:36

Grief and integrity are not terms generally co-related, but in the life of Matt they are. The journey of grief can be long, it can be bumpy, and it changes you. An interaction with a friend trigg...

Episode 121: MLK Day | Nike Firings | Weight Loss Fears from 2022-01-20T14:15:02

Recorded on MLK Day, Matt gets into:

1. Our continued fight for equality.
2. Nike's new vaccine policy.
3. Simple tips and tricks to get over the fear of starting your weight l...

Episode 120: New Year's Resolutions | 2022 from 2022-01-13T13:00:02

Another year and another trip around the sun. Sometimes the first few days of a new year can set the one for the rest of the year. In 2021, the year began with an invasion of the U.S. Capitol; th...

Episode 119: Saying Goodbye to 2021 from 2021-12-31T15:25:38

In the final episode of the show this year, host Matty Ice talks through the year that was 2021. In both society and personal life, the year presented many challenges , but also provided moments o...

Episode 118: Christmas with Matty Ice from 2021-12-23T12:30:02

Ray Charles once told us that Christmas was the time to be around the ones we love. In this episode, I take all of you on a ride through the Christmases of my past and present. It's always been a...

Episode 117: Christmas Movies and Music from 2021-12-16T12:53:39

Outside of food, movies and music are almost as synonymous with Christmas as the tree itself. With so many options to choose from, everyone has their preferences. In this episode, Matty Ice bring...

Episode 116: December - The Month of Giving from 2021-12-09T14:18:47

The last month of the year is commonly known as the month of giving. Christmas, while associated with giving to people we know, is about giving more. Children across the country and the world loo...

Episode 115 - ALS from 2021-11-29T21:18:53

To cap off a thankful month of November, Matty Ice realized that with one episode remaining in the month, he needed something special. While watching an mini-documentary over the long weekend, he ...

Episode 114 - Matty Ice's Thanksgiving from 2021-11-25T13:05:02

Happy Thanksgiving to the Solefully Casual family! Closing out the Thanksgiving season, Matty Ice gets personal in taking you on a tour of his own Thanksgiving history. From favorite foods to rem...

Episode 113: Thanksgiving's History from 2021-11-24T21:38:23

The factual history of what is taught about the "first" Thanksgiving isn't so pure as we have been made to believe. It's complicated and bloody, but the idea behind what the holiday has become is ...

Episode 112: Thursday Thankful Series - Family from 2021-11-18T15:00:26

We are born into family without much choice, but family can also take on different forms as our life goes on. Even in the America, where the emphasis from the nuclear family has shifted to a more ...

Episode 111: Suicide Survivors and Suicide Prevention from 2021-11-15T12:34:32

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and it crushes families and social circles. November has become a month to recognize the survivors of suicide, both the aggrieved an...

Episode 110: Thursday Thankful Series - Change from 2021-11-11T13:03:20

Continuing the Thursday theme of thankfulness, this episode dives into the concept of change. It's one of life's inevitable elements, and humans tend to be more averse to change than accepting. P...

Episode 109: Caregivers from 2021-11-09T20:46:54

November is National Caregivers Month, and caregivers make up nearly 90 million people nationally. The cycle of life can be cruel, and at some point in our lives we give care or need care. Whethe...

Episode 108: Thursday Thankful Series - Friendship from 2021-11-04T16:13:17

During the month of November, Matty Ice is dedicating each Thursday episode to an aspect of his life he is thankful for. In this episode he goes over the concept of friends and friendship. Unlike...

Episode 107: Skipping Thanksgiving from 2021-11-01T20:08:18

November 1st is slowly becoming the day that starts the Christmas season. While this new trend is driven by retail markets, the consequences of forgetting the meaning of Thanksgiving come with a h...

Episode 106: Halloween's History of Community Building from 2021-10-28T11:37:59

Have you ever lost your train of thought? So has Matty Ice. This episode was intended to teach about the history of Halloween, but in the middle of recording it changed to focusing on how we can ...

Episode 105: Ted Lasso from 2021-10-25T13:14:10

Television is debatably in a "golden era" in 2021, and even with so many options only certain shows stand out. As a part of a relationship goal, Matty Ice and his wife watch shows together in orde...

Episode 104: Halloween Candy from 2021-10-21T11:36:43

From a child's perspective (and adults too sometimes) Halloween is all about the candy! As the years have passed our choices of candy have expanded exponentially. The real conflict is which are b...

Episode 103: Curbing My Eating Enthusiasm from 2021-10-18T12:52:12

Ten years ago Matty Ice had a heart attack and changed his outlook on health and fitness. Despite this, he finds himself struggling to get back to a better eating baseline. In life, everyone stru...

Episode 102: Halloween Movies from 2021-10-14T10:58:03

Similar to music, there are movies that we see only at Halloween, but are great movies anytime of the year. Breaking it down further, there are two types of movies at Halloween, horror/scary and "...

Episode 101: Lessons Learned About Podcasting from 2021-10-13T13:34:47

It's been over a year, and one-hundred episodes for Matty Ice and Solefully Casual; it is now time for a new journey. The podcast returns for its next episodes with new music, new artwork, and a r...

Episode 100: Halloween Songs from 2021-10-08T17:32:06

One-hundred episodes is a massive achievement, and instead of celebrating with a major party, host Matty Ice decides to keep things simple. Music

Music is a huge part of his life, and H...

Episode 99: The Sopranos from 2021-10-04T18:50:52

In light of the October 1st debate of "The Sopranos" prequel "The Many Saints of Newark", Matty Ice takes a stroll down memory lane and remembers the show as a whole. It's a show that has nostalgi...

Episode 98: Top 5 Fall-Inspired Foods from 2021-09-30T15:02:10

The season of fall denotes change, but it also denotes comfort. Food can be one of the most comforting items are have in our lives, and this new season has Matty Ice thinking about his favorite fo...

Episode 97: The Deadliest Catch and Being Grateful from 2021-09-27T11:44:39

In an effort to be more present, host Matty Ice and his wife dedicate Thursday nights to no technology and a "date night". Lately the two have been watching DIscovery's "The Deadliest Catch". So ...

Episode 96: Fall and Turning Over A New Leaf from 2021-09-23T11:51:16

The last month of the show has been a heavy one. The energy needed too keep it going has been waning, and it makes Matty Ice wonder how the show needs to evolve. The Fall season is upon us, and t...

Episode 95: Grief from 2021-09-09T11:26:40

Grief is never linear. It's a process that everyone goes through differently. What helps us move in and out of each phase? Is it the comfort of knowing the person we lost is in a better place? W...

Episode 94: Solefully Casual's One Year Anniversary from 2021-09-06T11:09:15

In a return to the show after the loss of his mother, host Matty Ice reflects on the one year anniversary of Solefully Casual. A lot can change in the course of a year, but do we always have to wa...

Episode 93: Patty Sullivan from 2021-08-30T17:08:23

My mom, Patty Sullivan, passed away in the early morning of August 29th. The road to this was inevitable, but it has been a long journey for her and the people she loved. Get to know the woman, e...

Episode 92: Peace from 2021-08-23T12:13:24

Life is short, and Matty Ice has recently had to come to grips with the finality of life. His mother is nearing the end, and after taking a trip up north to see her, he realized he gave her the be...

Episode 91: Syesha Mercado from 2021-08-19T11:00

Former American Idol contestant Syesha Mercado had her second child taken by Child Protective Services. The first was under suspicious circumstances by a doctor erring on the side of abuse far too...

Episode 90: Sneaker Love, Not Hate from 2021-08-16T11:29:01

The world is no longer lead by love, but by hate. Celebrating the marriage of two dear friends and the cancellation of his YouTube channel has Matty Ice thinking about his future in sneakers. How...

Episode 89: Trauma from 2021-08-12T11:00

Trauma is a concept we hear a lot about, but do we truly understand it? It's easy to comprehend a physical trauma; an accident or physical abuse from another. Do we understand the mental trauma t...

Episode 88: Reflecting On The Olympics from 2021-08-09T15:58:32

The 2020 Olympics from Tokyo have come and gone, and once again they remind us just how quickly time moves. Host Matty Ice reflects on just how much changes between Olympics, and why they represen...

Episode 87: Facing Mortality from 2021-08-05T11:00

Hearing the news that his mom's treatment is being sent, and "hospice" care is the next option, host Matty Ice ponders the lost time between he and his mother. When we are faced with the concept o...

Episode 86: Time Travel In The Time of Covid from 2021-08-02T11:31:13

Time travel has always been a fantasy left to movies and works of fiction, but through the recent happenings with the pandemic it feels more real than it ever has. The vibe around Covid variants a...

Episode 85: Simone Biles from 2021-07-29T11:00

It's not easy being the best; Simone Biles can attest to that. In the aftermath of her withdrawal from the team competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the narratives about the decision have been ...

Episode 84: Jeff Bezos from 2021-07-26T10:48:23

Mondays don't always have to be a downer. Many times they can be motivating, and news outlets try and present us with positivity to achieve this goal. However, the news of Jeff Bezos traveling to...

Episode 83: Forgiveness from 2021-07-23T11:00

Forgiveness is a concept we all like to think is easy, but sometimes it isn't. No matter what someone is going through, are there times where it is difficult to do so? Matty Ice's personal life i...

Episode 82: Loki, Episode 2 from 2021-07-21T11:00

Host Matty Ice gets back into the show "Loki", this time by himself. The show's second episode gave you some deeper clues into the TVA and into Loki himself. Are things as they seem, or is Marvel...

Episode 81: Sha'Carri Richardson from 2021-07-19T13:56:56

The Olympics are around the corner and Sha'Carri Richardson's dream of participating has been taken away. Her decision to use marajuana in a time of grief has highlighted a long standing rule that...

Episode 80: Loki, Episode 1 from 2021-07-16T11:00

Recorded before vacation, Matt brings back Mike to begin their journey breaking down the new series Loki. Marvel shows continue to bring the entertainment, but also the nuance. Tune in and hear w...

Episode 79: Comparing Rachel Nichols and English Football Fans from 2021-07-14T14:18:16

The sports world can't help but get caught up in the politics game. Life isn't always pretty. Rachel Nichols was recently exposed for comments she made off-air about Maria Taylor's rise at ESPN. ...

Episode 78: Rediscovering My Hometown from 2021-07-12T10:56:04

Returning to the airwaves after a week off visiting family, host Matty Ice dives into his rediscovery of his hometown of Bristol, Rhode Island. After almost two decades spent trying to distance fr...

Episode 77: Chicago Blackhawks and WFT Culture from 2021-06-30T11:41:18

Pro franchises the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Football Team (formally named after a racial slur) are in the news for all the wrong reasons. Both franchises have established a culture of hum...

Episode 76: Is Derek Chauvin's Sentence Really Justice? from 2021-06-28T11:29:52

The sentence for Derek Chauvin was brought down, but does 22.5 years in prison seem like justice? The legal system has leaned to the side of execution when it comes to less crimes in the past; man...

Episode 75: Appreciating Our Differences from 2021-06-25T11:21:08

Carl Nassib, an active member of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, recently came out as gay on his social media platforms. In a time where we shouldn't be shocked at people's differences, the truth is t...

Appreciating Our Differences from 2021-06-25T07:21:08

Carl Nassib, an active member of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, recently came out as gay on his social media platforms. In a time where we shouldn't be shocked at people's differences, the truth is t...

Episode 74: Father's Day from 2021-06-23T13:05:02

Matty Ice brings back a familiar voice to the show, his brother-in-law Mike, this time live in studio! Both fortunate to have strong fathers in their lives, Matt and Mike talk through their dads a...

Episode 73: Male-Driven Decisions from 2021-06-21T12:00

After an in-depth conversation with a listener likening white people choosing not to get the vaccine to women being forced into taking birth control, host Matty Ice talks through the idea of decisi...

Episode 72: Juneteenth from 2021-06-18T12:00

The Senate has now made Juneteenth a national holiday in the United States ... and now what? While this is a step in terms of recognition, there are still major changes that Congress can make to i...

Episode 71: Christian Eriksen's Heart Attack from 2021-06-16T12:58:19

Tragedy nearly fell at the Euro 2020 football tournament as Danish player Christian Eriksen suffered from cardiac arrest during a game. Matty reflects on this incident, his own battle with cardiac...

Episode 70: Covid Vaccine Confusion from 2021-06-14T12:00

Many athletes (largely white men) have put their names to the fact that they have not received the covid vaccine. Those same folks claim a lack of information or just not wanting to do it, but can...

Episode 69: Self Care Revelations from 2021-06-11T13:08:20

In this Friday's installment, Matty Ice talks about some clarify he has gained when it comes to the concept of self care. Through talks with his wife, he has learned not only how self care makes h...

Episode 68: Golf Personalities and Confusion from 2021-06-09T12:00

Golf is a great sport to watch, but oh so frustrating to play. Matty Ice talks through three incidents in the sport that have captivated viewers and pundits for differing reasons. Do you like feu...

Golf: Personalities and Confusion from 2021-06-09T08:00

Golf is a great sport to watch, but oh so frustrating to play. Matty Ice talks through three incidents in the sport that have captivated viewers and pundits for differing reasons. Do you like feu...

Episode 67: Struggling With Mental Health from 2021-06-07T12:00

Always honest and genuine, Matty Ice takes this episode to talk through his current struggles with mental health. It's not always easy in this life, and sometimes we all just need a friendly ear t...

Struggling With Mental Health from 2021-06-07T08:00

Always honest and genuine, Matty Ice takes this episode to talk through his current struggles with mental health. It's not always easy in this life, and sometimes we all just need a friendly ear t...

Episode 66: Sports Fan Bases and Behavior from 2021-06-04T12:54:07

Over the last two weeks Americans have been able to get out to see live sporting events again; most notably the NBA playoffs. In that short time, there have been five disturbing instances of fans ...

Sports Fan Bases and Behavior from 2021-06-04T08:54:07

Over the last two weeks Americans have been able to get out to see live sporting events again; most notably the NBA playoffs. In that short time, there have been five disturbing instances of fans ...

Episode 65: Naomi Osaka and Shifting the Media Paradigm from 2021-06-02T12:00

Naomi Osaka shocked the tennis world when she announced she would not be participating in media events during her time at the French Open. Since that time, the negative coverage and pressure from ...

Naomi Osaka: Shifting the Media Paradigm from 2021-06-02T08:00

Naomi Osaka shocked the tennis world when she announced she would not be participating in media events during her time at the French Open. Since that time, the negative coverage and pressure from ...

Episode 64: Intermittent Fasting from 2021-05-28T12:00

In episodes past Matty Ice has talked about lifelong struggle and journey through weight loss, nutrition, and exercise. Along the way, adaptations must be made, and he has been experimenting with ...

Intermittent Fasting from 2021-05-28T08:00

In episodes past Matty Ice has talked about lifelong struggle and journey through weight loss, nutrition, and exercise. Along the way, adaptations must be made, and he has been experimenting with ...

Episode 63: Pro Wrestling and Family Ties from 2021-05-26T12:00

One of Matty Ice's guilty pleasures was his love for professional wrestling. While nearly universally panned, Matty has memories from childhood that left an indelible mark on him through adulthood....

Pro Wrestling and Family Ties from 2021-05-26T08:00

One of Matty Ice's guilty pleasures was his love for professional wrestling. While nearly universally panned, Matty has memories from childhood that left an indelible mark on him through adulthood....

Episode 62: Guilty Pleasures from 2021-05-24T12:14:12

On this Monday, enjoying more of a normal life has host Matty Ice thinking about his favorite guilty pleasures. In this week's installment, Matty Ice lists his Top 5 Favorite Guilty Pleasures. Ye...

Guilty Pleasures from 2021-05-24T08:14:12

On this Monday, enjoying more of a normal life has host Matty Ice thinking about his favorite guilty pleasures. In this week's installment, Matty Ice lists his Top 5 Favorite Guilty Pleasures. Ye...

Episode 61: Caleb Kennedy&Juantarius Bryant from 2021-05-21T12:00

In the wake up for two news stories that are different, yet the same, Matty dives into the situations surround both Caleb Kennedy and Juantarius Bryant. While one had a misstep and the other a vic...

Caleb Kennedy & Juantarius Bryant from 2021-05-21T08:00

In the wake up for two news stories that are different, yet the same, Matty dives into the situations surround both Caleb Kennedy and Juantarius Bryant. While one had a misstep and the other a vic...

Episode 60: The Tim Tebow Saga from 2021-05-19T12:00

Returning to the scene of the Urban Meyer crime, Matty Ice deeps dives into the Jacksonville Jaguars decision to bring Tim Tebow into the fold. Not only does the move seem to lack common sense in ...

The Tim Tebow Saga from 2021-05-19T08:00

Returning to the scene of the Urban Meyer crime, Matty Ice deeps dives into the Jacksonville Jaguars decision to bring Tim Tebow into the fold. Not only does the move seem to lack common sense in ...

Episode 59: Appreciation Monday from 2021-05-17T12:00

Mondays tend to be heavier content on Solefully Casual, despite how much of drag the start of a new week can be. Matty Ice realizes this trend and does what he can to correct it by naming off smal...

Appreciation Monday from 2021-05-17T08:00

Mondays tend to be heavier content on Solefully Casual, despite how much of drag the start of a new week can be. Matty Ice realizes this trend and does what he can to correct it by naming off smal...

Episode 58: Time is Money from 2021-05-14T12:00

As the world returns to normal, our time is slowly going to back to being our most precious commodity. Now that we are spending less time at home, how are we using the limited time we have to stri...

Time is Money from 2021-05-14T08:00

As the world returns to normal, our time is slowly going to back to being our most precious commodity. Now that we are spending less time at home, how are we using the limited time we have to stri...

Bonus! - "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 6 from 2021-05-13T12:00

In the awaited conclusion to their mini-series breaking down Marvel's "Falcon and the Winter Solider", Matty Ice brings back his brother-in-law Mike to tie up the loose ends and give their last ana...

Bonus! - "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" Mini-Series Conclusion from 2021-05-13T08:00

In the awaited conclusion to their mini-series breaking down Marvel's "Falcon and the Winter Solider", Matty Ice brings back his brother-in-law Mike to tie up the loose ends and give their last ana...

Episode 57: Influence and Perspective from 2021-05-12T12:00

After listening to the latest installment of The Manual Hosted by Clev Wason, Matty Ice got to thinking about the global concept of influence. Individuals are constantly being influenced throughou...

Influence and Perspective from 2021-05-12T08:00

After listening to the latest installment of The Manual Hosted by Clev Wason, Matty Ice got to thinking about the global concept of influence. Individuals are constantly being influenced throughou...

Episode 56: Mother's Day from 2021-05-10T12:43:45

Sunday was Mother's Day and of course it's a day to celebrate those who have mothered us. Over the years the concept of a "mother" has evolved for Matt. In this episode, he speaks to his relation...

Mother's Day from 2021-05-10T08:43:45

Sunday was Mother's Day and of course it's a day to celebrate those who have mothered us. Over the years the concept of a "mother" has evolved for Matt. In this episode, he speaks to his relation...

Episode 55: Toxic Workplace from 2021-05-07T12:00

Matty Ice discusses the Aaron Rodgers saga as it relates to a toxic work environment. Voicing unhappiness is never a bad thing, but how we articulate those feelings can define our legacy.

Toxic Workplace from 2021-05-07T08:00

Matty Ice discusses the Aaron Rodgers saga as it relates to a toxic work environment. Voicing unhappiness is never a bad thing, but how we articulate those feelings can define our legacy.

Episode 54: Blue Chips, How Does it Hold Up? from 2021-05-05T12:00

In re-watching the movie "Blue Chips" Matty realizes just how ahead of its time it was. He dives into how the messaging of the movie in 1994 has changed in 2021, and how important it is to apply t...

Blue Chips: How Does it Hold Up? from 2021-05-05T08:00

In re-watching the movie "Blue Chips" Matty realizes just how ahead of its time it was. He dives into how the messaging of the movie in 1994 has changed in 2021, and how important it is to apply t...

Episode 53: Pandemic Positivity and the Future from 2021-05-03T12:00

After receiving his second vaccine dose, Matty thinks about life after the pandemic. However, what has happened during the pandemic that spawned new interests and hobbies? Matty talks about hobbi...

Pandemic Positivity and the Future from 2021-05-03T08:00

After receiving his second vaccine dose, Matty thinks about life after the pandemic. However, what has happened during the pandemic that spawned new interests and hobbies? Matty talks about hobbi...

Episode 52: Interview with Brett from 2021-04-28T12:00

Sneaker Culture is vast, with so many people part of the family. Matty has met so many people over his time in the culture, and one of those members joined the show. Tune to hear Matty and Brett ...

Interview with Brett from 2021-04-28T08:00

Sneaker Culture is vast, with so many people part of the family. Matty has met so many people over his time in the culture, and one of those members joined the show. Tune to hear Matty and Brett ...

Episode 51: Chauvin Verdict from 2021-04-26T20:09:14

In the wake of the verdict of former Officer Chauvin, Matty speaks to the verdict and the future. While a step in the right direction, there is still more to accomplish.

Chauvin Verdict from 2021-04-26T16:09:14

In the wake of the verdict of former Officer Chauvin, Matty speaks to the verdict and the future. While a step in the right direction, there is still more to accomplish.

Episode 50: Interview with Miss Joyce from 2021-04-23T12:00

In a milestone 50th episode, Matty Ice invites his first true interview guest to the show. Miss Joyce joins Matty to discuss her life as a mother, a history buff, world traveler, and professional....

Interview with Miss Joyce from 2021-04-23T08:00

In a milestone 50th episode, Matty Ice invites his first true interview guest to the show. Miss Joyce joins Matty to discuss her life as a mother, a history buff, world traveler, and professional....

Episode 49: "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 5 from 2021-04-21T12:00

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. With...

Mini-Series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 5 from 2021-04-21T08:00

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. With...

Episode 48: Violence Fetish from 2021-04-19T12:00

On the anniversaries of both the Virginia Tech mass shooting in 2007 and the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, Matty talks about his thoughts as it relates to violence in this country. Are guns the...

Violence Fetish from 2021-04-19T08:00

On the anniversaries of both the Virginia Tech mass shooting in 2007 and the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, Matty talks about his thoughts as it relates to violence in this country. Are guns the...

Episode 47: "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 4 from 2021-04-16T18:23:03

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Mini-Series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 4 from 2021-04-16T14:23:03

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Episode 46: Political Baseball from 2021-04-14T12:00

The baseball season is here! Political ventures of both Texas and Georgia have clouded our feelings on the return of the game. How far do we take political differences in the realm of sports?

Political Baseball from 2021-04-14T08:00

The baseball season is here! Political ventures of both Texas and Georgia have clouded our feelings on the return of the game. How far do we take political differences in the realm of sports?

Episode 45: Posthumous Philosophies from 2021-04-12T12:00

Matty returns back on a Monday talking about the deaths of both Price Philip and rapper DMX. Two completely different stories ending in the same week. Will you be remembered for your good deeds, ...

Posthumous Philosophies from 2021-04-12T08:00

Matty returns back on a Monday talking about the deaths of both Price Philip and rapper DMX. Two completely different stories ending in the same week. Will you be remembered for your good deeds, ...

Episode 44: Mini-Series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 3 from 2021-04-09T12:00

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Mini-Series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 3 from 2021-04-09T08:00

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Episode 43: The Devil Is In The Details from 2021-04-07T15:26:38

Hodgepodge episode where Matty talks hypocrisy around both Lil Was X's Satan shoes and College Basketball's issue with transfer players not sitting out and being advocates for themselves.

The Devil Is In The Details from 2021-04-07T11:26:38

Hodgepodge episode where Matty talks hypocrisy around both Lil Was X's Satan shoes and College Basketball's issue with transfer players not sitting out and being advocates for themselves.

Episode 42: Mini-Series: "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 2 from 2021-04-02T14:10:11

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Mini-Series: "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 2 from 2021-04-02T10:10:11

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Episode 41: Nostalgia and Regret from 2021-03-31T12:00

Nostalgia for better times is a natural feeling. Even television and movies attempts to capture this within us. However, the past can be a crutch for us all, and hinder us from going forward. Ma...

Nostalgia and Regret from 2021-03-31T08:00

Nostalgia for better times is a natural feeling. Even television and movies attempts to capture this within us. However, the past can be a crutch for us all, and hinder us from going forward. Ma...

Episode 40: New Normalcy Defined By Old Habits from 2021-03-29T12:00

The end of the pandemic, and by extension confined living, is so near we can taste. In America, we seem to be celebrating our return to normal life by returning to violent and dehumanizing habits ...

New Normalcy Defined By Old Habits from 2021-03-29T08:00

The end of the pandemic, and by extension confined living, is so near we can taste. In America, we seem to be celebrating our return to normal life by returning to violent and dehumanizing habits ...

Episode 39: "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 1 from 2021-03-26T12:00

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Mini-Series: "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", Episode 1 from 2021-03-26T08:00

SPOILERS: Matty experiments by bringing in a temporary co-host, his brother-in-law. Together they will review and breakdown Marvel's new series "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" every Friday. In th...

Episode 38: Stop Asian Hate from 2021-03-24T12:00

Last week's shooting, killing six people of Asian descent, has all focusing on how many races are treated in this country. The hatred toward those associated with Covid-19 has gone mostly unchecke...

Stop Asian Hate from 2021-03-24T08:00

Last week's shooting, killing six people of Asian descent, has all focusing on how many races are treated in this country. The hatred toward those associated with Covid-19 has gone mostly unchecke...

Episode 37: Underdog Reality from 2021-03-22T12:35:32

March Madness brings out the best of the underdogs. We all can relate to being an underdog, and Matty uses a personal relationship to motivate all of us to reach out destinations.

Underdog Reality from 2021-03-22T08:35:32

March Madness brings out the best of the underdogs. We all can relate to being an underdog, and Matty uses a personal relationship to motivate all of us to reach out destinations.

Episode 36: Les Miles Sucks from 2021-03-19T12:00

That's all. We need to treat women better.

Les Miles Sucks from 2021-03-19T08:00

That's all. We need to treat women better.

Episode 35: Rocking Your Boat from 2021-03-17T12:00

We all have comfort zones, some more finite than others. The more discomfort we embrace, the more likely we are to be accepting of someone else's reality. Matty looks at some of the people in his...

Rocking Your Boat from 2021-03-17T08:00

We all have comfort zones, some more finite than others. The more discomfort we embrace, the more likely we are to be accepting of someone else's reality. Matty looks at some of the people in his...

Episode 34: Spring Cleaning from 2021-03-15T12:00

Hope springs eternal, and with the changing of the seasons approaching, Matty thinks about the physical and mental cleaning of one's life. Through his fear of failure, he realizes how those misste...

Spring Cleaning from 2021-03-15T08:00

Hope springs eternal, and with the changing of the seasons approaching, Matty thinks about the physical and mental cleaning of one's life. Through his fear of failure, he realizes how those misste...

Episode 33: Cancelling Progress from 2021-03-12T13:00

"Cancel Culture" is the new term used when people, or groups of people err. We as humans will always make mistakes, but Matty speaks to the idea that cancelling everyone and everything that misste...

Cancelling Progress from 2021-03-12T08:00

"Cancel Culture" is the new term used when people, or groups of people err. We as humans will always make mistakes, but Matty speaks to the idea that cancelling everyone and everything that misste...

Episode 32: Seizing the Opportunity from 2021-03-10T13:00

A year can make a huge difference for us. In looking back on the first year of his son's life, Matty thinks about the opportunities he has grasped during the year of a pandemic. Have you left any...

Seizing the Opportunity from 2021-03-10T08:00

A year can make a huge difference for us. In looking back on the first year of his son's life, Matty thinks about the opportunities he has grasped during the year of a pandemic. Have you left any...

Episode 31: Goodbye, Jennie from the Block from 2021-03-05T13:00

Death is inevitable for us all, and learning that a friend of his from yesteryear passed away has Matty thinking about her and about the connections we make as humans. Time moves no matter what we...

Goodbye, Jennie from the Block from 2021-03-05T08:00

Death is inevitable for us all, and learning that a friend of his from yesteryear passed away has Matty thinking about her and about the connections we make as humans. Time moves no matter what we...

Episode 30: The Price of Education from 2021-03-03T13:00

Education isn't free, but the cost of higher education in the United States is starting to cripple the economy. While Matty's loans have come and gone, he talks about the current status of student...

The Price of Education from 2021-03-03T08:00

Education isn't free, but the cost of higher education in the United States is starting to cripple the economy. While Matty's loans have come and gone, he talks about the current status of student...

Episode 29: The Arc of Tiger Woods from 2021-03-01T13:00

After hearing of the near fatal car crash involving Tiger Woods, Matty thinks about the similarities between his arc and that of Kobe Bryant. Today's journalism favors first over facts, but in the...

The Arc of Tiger Woods from 2021-03-01T08:00

After hearing of the near fatal car crash involving Tiger Woods, Matty thinks about the similarities between his arc and that of Kobe Bryant. Today's journalism favors first over facts, but in the...

Episode 28: Black History Education from 2021-02-26T13:00

Every February the US celebrates Black History Month, but do we truly celebrate the great feats that history has added to human life? Matty goes through some lesser known examples, and opines abou...

Black History Education from 2021-02-26T08:00

Every February the US celebrates Black History Month, but do we truly celebrate the great feats that history has added to human life? Matty goes through some lesser known examples, and opines abou...

Episode 27: The Company You Keep from 2021-02-24T13:00

These days the world struggles to forge a true sense of community. While our interactions with others dwindle, and the concept of our "neighbor" changes, there are still small places where a commu...

The Company You Keep from 2021-02-24T08:00

These days the world struggles to forge a true sense of community. While our interactions with others dwindle, and the concept of our "neighbor" changes, there are still small places where a commu...

Episode 26: The Marathon Spirit from 2021-02-22T13:00

Running a marathon is a bucket list item for most, but not all. Along the path to better overall health, Matty discovered running and decided to take on the challenge of the marathon. It changed ...

The Marathon Spirit from 2021-02-22T08:00

Running a marathon is a bucket list item for most, but not all. Along the path to better overall health, Matty discovered running and decided to take on the challenge of the marathon. It changed ...

Episode 25: The Urban Meyer Problem from 2021-02-19T13:00

Matty recently called for accountability by the NFL when it comes to domestic violence. The hiring of Urban Meyer adds another layer to this concept. As the hiring and resignation of Chris Doyle ...

The Urban Meyer Problem from 2021-02-19T08:00

Matty recently called for accountability by the NFL when it comes to domestic violence. The hiring of Urban Meyer adds another layer to this concept. As the hiring and resignation of Chris Doyle ...

Episode 24: Sustained Energies from 2021-02-17T13:00

Our energy is compartmentalized, and sometimes it is difficult to sustain. Matty thinks about how his ideas of sacrifice during Lent can lend to a better, more focused energy in all important aspe...

Sustained Energies from 2021-02-17T08:00

Our energy is compartmentalized, and sometimes it is difficult to sustain. Matty thinks about how his ideas of sacrifice during Lent can lend to a better, more focused energy in all important aspe...

Episode 23: Living With Yourself from 2021-02-12T13:00

The pandemic is nearly one year old, and the challenges it brings still present itself. Not have our relationships with others been strained, but with ourselves as well. Matty speaks to learning t...

Living With Yourself from 2021-02-12T08:00

The pandemic is nearly one year old, and the challenges it brings still present itself. Not have our relationships with others been strained, but with ourselves as well. Matty speaks to learning t...

Episode 22: Weight Loss Wonders from 2021-02-10T13:00

The hardest part of ending is starting again, especially with weight loss. It can be daunting thinking about losing weight, and many don't know where to start. Matty talks about what he has learn...

Weight Loss Wonders from 2021-02-10T08:00

The hardest part of ending is starting again, especially with weight loss. It can be daunting thinking about losing weight, and many don't know where to start. Matty talks about what he has learn...

Episode 21: Life and Legacy from 2021-02-08T13:00

Legacies and reputations are constantly being defined at the Super Bowl. How does it work for us commoners? Is our legacy in your hands? Listen in as Matty talks through how he took his legacy b...

Life and Legacy from 2021-02-08T08:00

Legacies and reputations are constantly being defined at the Super Bowl. How does it work for us commoners? Is our legacy in your hands? Listen in as Matty talks through how he took his legacy b...

Episode 20: Super Bowl Conundrum from 2021-02-05T13:00

It's Super Bowl weekend! As exciting as the same is, there is a cloud that hovers over the NFL in the form of domestic violence. Matty opines about his wishes for the NFL and thinks about other s...

Super Bowl Conundrum from 2021-02-05T08:00

It's Super Bowl weekend! As exciting as the same is, there is a cloud that hovers over the NFL in the form of domestic violence. Matty opines about his wishes for the NFL and thinks about other s...

Episode 19: Replica Sneaker Currency from 2021-02-03T13:00

Sneaker culture can be both inclusive and exclusive, but does it always have to be the latter? Matty gets back on the air talking about replica sneaker culture and how it has improved his authenti...

Replica Sneaker Currency from 2021-02-03T08:00

Sneaker culture can be both inclusive and exclusive, but does it always have to be the latter? Matty gets back on the air talking about replica sneaker culture and how it has improved his authenti...

Episode 18: Matty's Top 5 "Little Things" from 2021-01-29T13:00

We all take things for granted at some point in our lives. Matty gives you his top 5 favorite "little things" that bring him pleasure. What are yours?!

Matty's Top 5 "Little Things" from 2021-01-29T08:00

We all take things for granted at some point in our lives. Matty gives you his top 5 favorite "little things" that bring him pleasure. What are yours?!

Episode 17: The Worst Months of the Year from 2021-01-27T13:00

Seasonal depression is real for many people. Matty speaks about the effects that January, February, and March have on him, and his medicine for battling it.

The Worst Months of the Year from 2021-01-27T08:00

Seasonal depression is real for many people. Matty speaks about the effects that January, February, and March have on him, and his medicine for battling it.

Episode 16: Hammerin' Hank from 2021-01-25T13:00

Matty celebrates the legend that was Hank Aaron by speaking about his love of baseball, and the connection it has with his past.

Hammerin' Hank from 2021-01-25T08:00

Matty celebrates the legend that was Hank Aaron by speaking about his love of baseball, and the connection it has with his past.

Episode 15: The Parent's Trap from 2021-01-22T13:00

The choice to become a parent is both exciting and daunting. There's so much they don't tell you, despite how much responsibility comes with it. Matty dives into his realizations along the way, w...

The Parent's Trap from 2021-01-22T08:00

The choice to become a parent is both exciting and daunting. There's so much they don't tell you, despite how much responsibility comes with it. Matty dives into his realizations along the way, w...

Episode 14: The Promises (and Challenges) of Inauguration from 2021-01-20T13:00

The long awaited Inauguration is upon us in the United States. Despite his usual inspiration and hope, Matty knows the challenges ahead. It's time for us all to embrace them as WE move forward.

The Promises (and Challenges) of Inauguration from 2021-01-20T08:00

The long awaited Inauguration is upon us in the United States. Despite his usual inspiration and hope, Matty knows the challenges ahead. It's time for us all to embrace them as WE move forward.

Episode 13: Seeking Validation from 2021-01-18T13:00

We are born completely free; with a clean slate. As we grow and interact with the world around us, our innate need for validation begins to define our self worth. Matty speaks to his journey thro...

Seeking Validation from 2021-01-18T08:00

We are born completely free; with a clean slate. As we grow and interact with the world around us, our innate need for validation begins to define our self worth. Matty speaks to his journey thro...

Episode 12: My Relationship with Food from 2021-01-14T13:00

Matty gives more insight into his past, present, and future by opening up about his relationship with food. Not only has it defined so much of who he was, but so much of how he has evolved as a hu...

My Relationship with Food from 2021-01-14T08:00

Matty gives more insight into his past, present, and future by opening up about his relationship with food. Not only has it defined so much of who he was, but so much of how he has evolved as a hu...

Episode 11: Coming Clean about My Privilege from 2021-01-12T13:00

Matty comes clean about how little he understood privilege as a concept, and by design his own. Transparency and connection is important, and the more self learning we do, the better.

Coming Clean about My Privilege from 2021-01-12T08:00

Matty comes clean about how little he understood privilege as a concept, and by design his own. Transparency and connection is important, and the more self learning we do, the better.

Episode 10: Creatures of Habit from 2021-01-08T14:00

How quickly the new turns to the old. As we trek forward into the new year, Matty speaks to the fact that humans are creatures of habit. Whether good or bad, how can we turn those habits into som...

Creatures of Habit from 2021-01-08T09:00

How quickly the new turns to the old. As we trek forward into the new year, Matty speaks to the fact that humans are creatures of habit. Whether good or bad, how can we turn those habits into som...

Episode 9: The Division of Our Democracy from 2021-01-07T14:00

January 6, 2021 ... a day that could live in infamy. Matty's thoughts and hopes.

The Division of Our Democracy from 2021-01-07T09:00

January 6, 2021 ... a day that could live in infamy. Matty's thoughts and hopes.

Episode 8: Thank you Dan and Stu! from 2021-01-05T12:27:29

As the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz goes off the ESPN airwaves, Matty opens up about us love for Dan, the show, and his passion for being in radio as a kid.

Thank you Dan and Stu! from 2021-01-05T07:27:29

As the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz goes off the ESPN airwaves, Matty opens up about us love for Dan, the show, and his passion for being in radio as a kid.

Episode 7: New Year, New You? from 2020-12-31T20:23:15

Matty Ice is back! 2020 is ending (finally!) and a New Year and fresh start are upon us. Is the concept of a fresh start only to be reserved for the new year? Matty comes to his listeners unfilt...

New Year, New You? from 2020-12-31T15:23:15

Matty Ice is back! 2020 is ending (finally!) and a New Year and fresh start are upon us. Is the concept of a fresh start only to be reserved for the new year? Matty comes to his listeners unfilt...

Episode 6: Normalcy from 2020-11-08T03:27:24

Recorded on October 16, Matty brings you a random recording he did last month about returning to normalcy. The world may never be the same, but perhaps the difficult times we live in can help shap...

From the Archives: Normalcy from 2020-11-07T22:27:24

Recorded on October 16, Matty brings you a random recording he did last month about returning to normalcy. The world may never be the same, but perhaps the difficult times we live in can help shap...

Episode 5: Help Me, Help You from 2020-10-24T18:22:32

Matty rejoins the airwaves after an emotional and tumultuous September and October. Rejoin him as he contemplates on his personal life and the concept of help.

Help Me, Help You from 2020-10-24T14:22:32

Matty rejoins the airwaves after an emotional and tumultuous September and October. Rejoin him as he contemplates on his personal life and the concept of help.

Episode 4: Mirror Mirror from 2020-09-12T18:23:20

Get introspective with Matty as the sudden passing of Chadwick Boseman has him diving deep within himself and discovering that hypersensitivity isn't always a curse.  

Mirror Mirror from 2020-09-12T14:23:20

Get introspective with Matty as the sudden passing of Chadwick Boseman has him diving deep within himself and discovering that hypersensitivity isn't always a curse.  

Episode 3: Hypebeast Economics from 2020-09-02T20:39:41

Join Matty and explore hype. Discover how the personalities and actions of the famous hypebeasts shape the sneaker world, and the rest of the world around us.  

Hypebeast Economics from 2020-09-02T16:39:41

Join Matty and explore hype. Discover how the personalities and actions of the famous hypebeasts shape the sneaker world, and the rest of the world around us.  

Episode 2: Pass the Compassion from 2020-08-31T12:51:32

The world is ever divided and it feels as if human decency is fractured.  Tune in as Matty gives his feelings on the current social climate within a divided United States, and discovers his own gro...

Episode 1: Who is Matty Ice? from 2020-08-31T12:47:55

Take a first listen as Matty talks about his past, present, and future both as a podcaster and as a member of the human race. Come get to know him as he finds his voice.

Solefully Casual - Trailer from 2020-08-31T10:45:31

Pass the Compassion from 2020-08-31T08:51:32

The world is ever divided and it feels as if human decency is fractured.  Tune in as Matty gives his feelings on the current social climate within a divided United States, and discovers his own gro...

Who is Matty Ice? from 2020-08-31T08:47:55

Take a first listen as Matty talks about his past, present, and future both as a podcaster and as a member of the human race. Come get to know him as he finds his voice.