Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Free Ira Brown! - The Gonzaga Hoops Podcast
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| It's TYON for REAL BASKETBALL! | 29 oct. 2025 | 01:42:20 | |
In this episode, our heroes welcome Tuck Clarry (Basket Under Review) for a lively discussion about the upcoming basketball season, focusing on team dynamics and potential. We explore player roles, team depth, and strategic matchups, while highlighting key players like Mario Saint-Supéry and Graham Ike (and Davis Fogle). The episode also features a humorous segment on favorite courtroom movies, showcasing the hosts' camaraderie and diverse interests. The conversation is rich with basketball insights, predictions, and light-hearted banter, making it an engaging listen for fans. (Some of this is AI schlock). Support the show at Patreon.com/freeirabrown! | |||
| SHOCKING ALL CAPS TITLE! NCAA SUCKS! | 23 oct. 2025 | 00:49:07 | |
In this episode, the hosts delve into the ongoing controversy surrounding the NCAA's treatment of Tyon Grant Foster, exploring the ethical implications of their decisions. They discuss Gonzaga's new recruits and the team's dynamics, highlighting the emotional toll on players affected by NCAA rulings. The conversation shifts to a recap of Gonzaga's exhibition game against Northwest University, analyzing player performances and the team's strengths and weaknesses. The hosts express excitement for the upcoming season while acknowledging the challenges ahead, including injuries and eligibility issues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the NCAA Controversy | |||
| All the World's a Stage, and These are Gonzaga Players | 17 oct. 2025 | 01:42:37 | |
In this episode, the hosts discuss the upcoming Gonzaga basketball season, the excitement surrounding the Mariners' playoff run, and various NCAA changes. They dive into player previews, analyzing the roles and potential contributions of key players like Adam Miller, Braeden Smith, Jalen Worley, Steele Venters, and Davis Fogle. The conversation highlights the depth of Gonzaga's roster and the expectations for the season ahead. The conversation delves into the performance expectations of Gonzaga basketball players, injury updates, and the impact of returning players like Braden Huff. The hosts discuss team dynamics, coaching strategies, and make bold predictions for the upcoming season, including player contributions and potential outcomes for both the men's and women's teams. Boy that AI generated description is boring as HELL! But I'm too lazy to come up with a better one, and no one reads this part anyway, right? RIGHT?!?! Support THE SHOW! Patreon.com/freeirabrown. | |||
| A Row of Murderers | 10 oct. 2025 | 01:30:17 | |
In this episode, our heroes explore the implications of the NCAA's proposed expansion, the upcoming Gonzaga basketball season, and player performances during the Kraziness in the Kennel event. The conversation continues with predictions and expectations for Gonzaga's brutal non-conference schedule, including big feelings about UCLA. They delve into recruiting efforts for new talent, express excitement for the new season, and analyze defensive strategies and player development. The conversation also touches on the significance of this being Gonzaga's last season in the WCC, emphasizing the legacy they aim to uphold. Do you love this show? Do you listen every week? Then support us at patreon.com/freeirabrown! | |||
| Oh, You Thought Free Ira Brown was DEAD?! No Such Luck! | 01 oct. 2025 | 01:30:10 | |
In this episode of Free Ira Brown, the hosts reflect on their summer experiences while diving into the significant roster changes for Gonzaga basketball. They discuss the players who have departed, the returning core, and the expectations for new additions to the team. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining team continuity amidst turnover and the potential strengths of the front court for the upcoming season. They delve into lineup discussions and analyze the challenging non-conference schedule, reflecting on team expectations and excitement levels for the upcoming season. The conversation also touches on the Gonzaga women's team changes, personal excitement for youth sports, and the joys of fall, including a love for soup?! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown
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| That's All Folks! | 28 mars 2025 | 01:22:23 | |
Gonzaga's season comes to an end at the hands of number 1 seed Houston. They did great! But still fell short. We'll talk Houston, we'll talk transfers, we'll share our best and worst moments from a unique season. Then we'll curl up in a ball and cry . . . Support The Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Dear YOKO | 21 mars 2025 | 00:16:55 | |
Gonzaga over Georgia Intant reaction Pod! Our Bulldogs are better! Patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Dancing Like We've Never Danced Before | 19 mars 2025 | 01:18:37 | |
Gonzaga gets it's lowest NCAA Tournament seed in a dog's age and will take on the Bulldogs of Georgia out of the all powerful SEC. The lads won't be able to look past that game, but we sure can. We'll deep dive into the potential round of 32 match-up with the formidable top seeded Houston Cougars. Do we have a chance? Marty says nay, but Adam and Chris say may . . . be. Yvonne Ejim and the Gonzaga Women's season continues with a Thursday tilt in the WBIT. (She wanted more points.) We'll see you in Burien this weekend. GO ZAGS! patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| #Gael Tears | 14 mars 2025 | 01:49:36 | |
Gonzaga gets this Randy off its back with a gorgeously ugly win over the much hated Gaels in the WCC Tournament Final. We wallow in the tears of a Gael, join us won't you? Unfortunately, the women's team was unable to tap into that Vegas Magic and Gonzaga legend Yvonne Ejim goes out on a sour note. We have lots to say on these subjects, and so does our special guest STEVEN KARR! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Someone Tell The Lads, It's MARCH! | 07 mars 2025 | 01:39:14 | |
Gonzaga closes out the season with a couple of quad one wins and looks to finish strong with another WCC tournament title. Do we believe? We believe!! Or do we? You'll have to listen to find out. What happens in Vegas? Gonzaga wins. | |||
| The Vibes Are Off | 24 févr. 2025 | 01:20:59 | |
Gonzaga falls at home to St. Mary's 74-67 as the Gaels clinch the WCC regular season title. We're sad about it. patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Here It Goes Again | 19 févr. 2025 | 01:46:59 | |
Gonzaga's late season run through the WCC continues with a trip down 195 to the Palouse, where the Cougars will be out for blood. After that, the lads will provide an equally chilly welcome to Randy and the faels, in a must win tilt for WCC dominance. Oh, and it is Senior Night! The ladies are on a heater, 13 straight wins. Yvonne continues her total conference dominance with an OT win over the Beavs. All that and we place your favorite RomComs in the quad system! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown! | |||
| Show Me the D! | 12 févr. 2025 | 01:25:16 | |
Gonzaga takes care of business against LMU and Pacific to keep pace in the WCC standings. Up next, the Zags face San Francisco. Will the lads get back to their usually three point proficiency? Or simply overpower the Dons inside? We'll tell ya. Yvonne Ejim becomes the Gonzaga Women's all-time leading scorer while leading the lady Zags on an 11 game unbeaten streak. Who's next? We'll tell ya! Patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| The Pit of Despair | 05 févr. 2025 | 01:37:46 | |
Gonzaga blows yet another opportunity for a quad one win with a particularly excruciating loss in Moraga on Saturday. We're easy-going, happy-go-lucky sports fans so this pod isn't at all melancholy, depressing, or sad. Or is it?! Can Gonzaga still win the WCC regular season title? No. Can they still get a 5 or a 6 seed in the big dance? . . . maybe. Hope springs eternal, even from the pit of despair. Yvonne Ejim is poised to break all the records and the Gonzaga women remain on a hot streak with two more conference wins to remain in 1st place in the WCC. Let's hug it out, friends! patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Into the Fires of Moragador | 31 janv. 2025 | 01:27:44 | |
Gonzaga gets a couple of blowout wins over the Beavers and Broncos and appear to be back on the right track. On Saturday the Gaels will attempt to derail them with deplorable basketball tactics and a snail's pace. We celebrate the wins, but want to see this team get a big win on the road in Moraga. The biggest key to that game? Limit offensive rebounds. Lots of swears in this one . . . sorry mom. Support the show! patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Punching Pilots and Poaching Lions | 22 janv. 2025 | 01:22:50 | |
The Gonzaga Women are on a roll, winning 6 straight and 8 of 10. A huge weekend from Yvonne Ejim leaves the ladies tied for a share of the conference lead, and young gun Allie Turner (especially Turner) looks to continue her hot shooting streak against the Waves of Pepperdine this week. The Gonzaga men are tied for 2nd in the WCC standings.
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| If I Could Be Like Ike | 16 janv. 2025 | 01:13:59 | |
Gonzaga welcomed the Washington State Cougars back to the Kennel in style with fantastic performances from Nolan Hickman and Graham Ike. All good vibes from this one folks! The ladies are on a roll (especially Turner) and face off with the Pilots again this week. All that, and we welcome our famed visitor from the East of Washington, Karno-ac the Magnificent! patreon.com/freeirabrown Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Gonzaga Hoops Podcast | |||
| For Auld Lang Syne, My Boys! | 09 janv. 2025 | 01:49:20 | |
After a nice long break the boys are back in town to discuss the non-conference record, WCC surprises and express their flabbergast at Gonzaga's uncharacteristic shooting woes. Then we gripe about the NFL. pateron.com/freeirabrown | |||
| A Long December, But There's Reason to Believe | 24 déc. 2024 | 01:24:41 | |
Adam, Chris and Marty discuss Gonzaga's recent basketball performance, holiday shopping experiences, and reflections on sports news. How much confidence do we have in Gonzaga's abilities? We'll take a look at the recent "get right" games, highlighting key takeaways and concerns about the team's performance, particularly in shooting and game strategy. The conversation delves into the recent performances, highlighting inconsistencies, fan expectations, and the need for players to step up. The discussion also touches on the Gonzaga women's team and their upcoming challenges, culminating in a preview of the highly anticipated matchup against UCLA. Support the Show at Patreon.com/freeirabrown! | |||
| New York Blues | 18 déc. 2024 | 01:08:21 | |
Gonzaga traveled all the way to New York to go toe to tits with the UCONN Huskies and come away with their second L in a row. Lots to say about this one, but little to the good. We'll go over our frustrations with you. Come, be cleansed, and allow the Nichols Bucknells sacrifice wash over you. The ladies snap a 4 game skid and while they're at-large chances appear cooked, their hot shooting lately is a thing of beauty. All this and more on Free Ira Brown: THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Cat Bites Dog? | 11 déc. 2024 | 01:45:39 | |
Gonzaga's woes in Climate Pledge Arena continue with an inexplicable loss to Mark Pope's Kentucky team. We'll attempt to explain it. Then we'll look ahead to what has quickly become a monstrously important meeting with the Huskies in the Garden. Mard is not optimist. The boys then close out with some memorable free agent signings in honor of Chris's Mets signing Mr. Soto. patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Bahama Battle and Off to Seattle | 04 déc. 2024 | 01:15:29 | |
Chris, Adam and Mard react to a disappointing showing by Gonzaga in Atlantis. What went wrong against the Mountaineers? We have thoughts. We also shout out a tremendous week in assist to turnover news and look ahead to the duel with our old nemesis Mark Pope, but he's a different cat this time around. The women will look to rebound after a rough week in the Paradise Jam. Support the Show at patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Zags Go Down To Paradise City | 26 nov. 2024 | 01:24:21 | |
The Zag Men and Women take their talents to the tropics, in the Battle For Atlantis and Paradise Jam respectively. What can you expect from the squads? Feasting on opponents? Earning their just desserts? Adam, Chris, Mard, and special guest Steven Karr walk you through the upcoming week. patreon.com/freeirabrown to support the show! | |||
| Go F*** Yourself San Diego | 21 nov. 2024 | 00:51:36 | |
As Marty faces down a bomb cyclone, Adam and Chris recap the weekend that was in Gonzaga basketball. Turns out this team is off to a pretty good start. AI Notable Quotes: "This was such an adult performance."
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| The Devils are in the Details | 13 nov. 2024 | 01:19:02 | |
The Gonzaga men opened The Kennel with an 88-80 victory over the ASU Sun Devils. We discuss the lads' performances, including another stand-out from Braden Huff and Khalif Battle. We'll look ahead to this week's tilts against UMass-Lowell and a true road game against future conference rival SDSU. The ladies took on the chin (especially Maud), but will look to recover against Cal. Stick around for some movie shenanigans. Support the show at Patreon.com/freeirabrown. | |||
| You're Bearly Even Trying | 06 nov. 2024 | 01:22:00 | |
The number 8 Baylor Bears rolled into to Spokane, brimming with youthful exuberence, and were promptly rolled out again, brimming with youthful despair. In what proved to be the most lopsided top ten match-up in a dog's age, Gonzaga destroys Baylor in the season opener 101-63. We'll luxuriate in the lad's triumph and look ahead to their next match-up back home in the Kennel against the Sun Devils. Meanwhile the Gonzaga Women likewise open their season with a big win over the Griz! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Schedule This! | 30 oct. 2024 | 01:28:25 | |
What was it like driving home on the 10 after that USC "loss?" Well it was smooth sailing, kids, because that's an exhibition. Next on the GU calendar is decidedly NOT an exhibition as the Baylor Bears and Scott Drew make the trip to Spokane. Are you scared? Mard isn't. We'll take a walk through the schedule, discuss our expectations and identify our favorite match-ups for the men and the women. Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| All Your Previews Are Belong to Us | 23 oct. 2024 | 01:49:56 | |
You're going to get a lot of player preview talk on this pod. But not just from Adam, Chris and Mard, we welcome, from the House of Krause, Tuck Clarry! We're deep diving into this roster to discuss expectations, roles and jumps. But that's not all, the women's team is facing a massive transition this season with the loss of several senior leaders. Lastly, we'll discuss the exhibition coming up against the Trojans in the desert. | |||
| It's A Very Very Zag World | 16 oct. 2024 | 01:01:46 | |
Kraziness in the Kennel is in the rear view mirror. The season is nigh and we are high on this squad. We'll go through some takeways from both Men's and Women's Krazines. Oh, and Mard's vocal stylings return for season 11! Support the show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown
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| Gonzaga Will Join the Pac 12, er 8. BUT WE'RE ALL EXCITED ANYWAY! | 02 oct. 2024 | 00:44:02 | |
After several episodes of will they? won't they? Gonzaga and the PAC 12 finally hook up after the PAC 12 FINALLY broke up with their loser boyfriend. It's not cheating if you're on a break. What was I writing about? In this episode, Adam, Chris and Mard discuss Gonzaga's impending move to the Pac-12, exploring the implications for the basketball program, fan engagement, and the overall landscape of college sports. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the upcoming basketball season and the changes that come with it, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the evolving world of collegiate athletics. Chapters 00:00 Gonzaga's Move to the Pac-12: A New Era Begins We'd love for you to support the show at Patreon.com/FreeIraBrown! Thanks! | |||
| Few Goes Fishing, in the Portal! | 22 mai 2024 | 01:16:43 | |
Surpirse! It's FREE IRA BROWN! In the SPRINGTIME!? That's right, fans. We couldn't resist getting together to discuss all the portaling, the conference realignment, non-conference games and the exodus from Gael country. All that and a roasting shenanigans. @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| A Fond Farewell | 04 avr. 2024 | 01:07:36 | |
Gonzaga's Men's and Women's basketball teams end their season in the Sweet Sixteen. Were they successful? We'll address the past, present, and future of Gonzaga Basketball. We'll recap the losses to the number one seeds, and look back on our top 3 moments from the season. Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Gonzaga Goes Home to the Sweet Sixteen | 27 mars 2024 | 01:17:26 | |
Both the Gonzaga men and the Gonzaga women reach the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The men for the 9th (10th) time in a ROW! That's as hard as we were watching them win. We'll spend some time celebrating those wins before looking ahead to some difficult match-ups against Purdue and Texas. Go Zags! | |||
| So What? So Let's Dance! | 18 mars 2024 | 01:21:28 | |
In a marvelous turn of events, the Gonzaga Men earned a 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. In an even more impressive feat, the Women's team earned a 4 seed and will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Women's Tournamen at the McCarthey Athletic Center. How excited are we? Very. How confident are we? Unreasonably. We'll tell the tale of the opening round match-up and spin the yarn of a hopeful second round opponent as well. It's the most wonderful time of the year on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. Support the Show: patreon.com/freeirabrown. | |||
| Gonzaga Craps Out Against the Gaels | 14 mars 2024 | 01:07:22 | |
Ick. Support the show: patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| The Zags Get Randy In Moraga | 06 mars 2024 | 01:30:50 | |
Gealtears. That's enough, except for the algorithm requires me to mention that the Gonzaga Men's Basketball team defeated the St. Mary's Geals. We'll bathe in their tears, then discuss the way the lads have shown true grit and resilience throughout this season. Support the Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown
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| A Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Big Weekend | 28 févr. 2024 | 01:29:11 | |
After a routine road win at Portland and supreme revenge against Santa Clara last week, our attention turns to the biggest, and final weekend of the season. Gonzaga travels to the Bay Area to face WCC hopefuls, San Francisco, in the Chase Center and to Moraga to end Saint Mary's nation-leading winning streak. With so much at stake, we thought it best to bring in GU Basketball expert, Steven Karr to discuss. Patreon.com/freeirabrown @freeirabrown | |||
| If You Try Sometimes, You Get What You Need | 21 févr. 2024 | 01:07:00 | |
Two comfortable wins against the Loyola Marymount Lions and the Pacific Tigers keep Gonzaga on track for an at-large NCAA tournament bid. The Zag train keeps on rolling with Portland and Santa Clara on the clock and the men will try hard to avoid anymore rat-tailed freakshow performances. Speaking of rolling, the Gonzaga women continue to roll all over the WCC. Support the show: Patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Blue Moon of Kentucky, Keep on Losin' | 14 févr. 2024 | 01:14:44 | |
Gonzaga gets a statement win down South as they manhandle the young wildcats with middle ball screens galore! We're excited! And you are too! Next up, them men head to Hank's house to hand the Lions yet another beat down at Gersten. The women continue to embarrass WCC opponents on their way to a high tournament seed. Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Throwing Trash | 07 févr. 2024 | 01:23:15 | |
It's a hard knock life for us here at Free Ira Brown, with the Zags suffering a devestating loss at home to their long time rivals. We try to look on the bright side as we review the game and look ahead to a week with another WCC also-ran, and KENTUCKY? Ok. let's go then. | |||
| An F1 Car in Freeway Traffic | 29 janv. 2024 | 01:23:12 | |
The Dons put a up a fight, as did the rims at the Spanos Center during late game free throws. But Gonzaga came out of the weekend with two more conference wins! We break them down, and look ahead to what we hope will be the Zags' first Quad One victory of the season over a surging Saint Fucky's squad. Screw You Randy Bennett. Oh and Dom Harris returns. Will it be with a vengeance? patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| The Bay Boys are Coming | 24 janv. 2024 | 01:18:16 | |
The Gonzaga Men return to the MAC after racking up two more wins over some So Cal beach bums. USF will aim to hand Gonzaga a rare home conference loss, and Pacific will roll over like a submissive puppy. We'll preview those games and do so much more on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. Support the Show: Patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Maddening | 17 janv. 2024 | 01:07:12 | |
Another unworldly performance by Anton Watson is squandered by a 10 percent shooting performance from deep. Gonzaga has no good wins and is looking at the bubble. Mard is not doing well. Is there a light? We'll discuss it this week on Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. The Gonzaga Women, on the other hand, are on track for a protected seed in Spokane come March. Mard is doing well, after all. @freebrown | |||
| The Conference Cure For What Ails You | 10 janv. 2024 | 01:09:16 | |
Gonzaga's shooting woes cont . . . wait, what? They DON'T? The Free Ira Brown boys will talk it out, let you know if we should expect the hot shooting to continue on the road against the Santa Clara Broncos. The Zag Women embark on their tour of WCC dominance with a win over Portland and we remember our favorite things from 1999. Some of them don't involve slippers. Support the Show! patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Lamentations on a Non-Conference Season | 03 janv. 2024 | 01:42:13 | |
Oh man, is it bad? I can't look! Tell me, dude, how bad is it? We'll tell you. And then we'll look ahead to the conference slate. @freeirabrown patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| Simply Having a Gonzaga Christmas Time | 21 déc. 2023 | 01:32:24 | |
The Zags go down to another group of Huskies while building a wall of bricks from beyond the arc. We'll go over the particulars while handing out Christmas gifts. Then, the Aztecs come to town to give the Zags one last chance at a good win in the non-conference. Then we give you our top three Christmas villians! Support the Show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| This is Your Gonzaga Basketball Alibi Hour | 13 déc. 2023 | 01:37:28 | |
Gonzaga lets a solid road win slip away during a ten minute mind warp in which they forget that the ball is supposed to go IN the hoop. Anyway, we'll dissect the loss and decide not to panic. From one husky dog-fight to another, the Zags head back to Seattle to play the other Huskies in their best opportunity to beat a top ten opponent all season. Can we do it? Yes we can! (or maybe not), tune in to find out. @freeirabrown on twitter Support the Show! patreon.com/freeirabrown | |||
| USC Falls To The Leader Of the Pac | 06 déc. 2023 | 01:12:38 | |
Will Gonzaga continue it's Pac-12 domination? Washington will do its best to defend the defunct conference of champions. We'll talk about the whooping of the Trojans, the anticipated whooping of the Dawgs, and we get a visit from the East! Support the Show at patreon.com/freeirabrown! @freeirabrown | |||
| Beware Zags Bearing Gifts | 30 nov. 2023 | 01:09:58 | |
The Zags make short work of The Bakersfield Roadrunners in a final tune-up before launching a thousand ships off to Vegas to face Troy in another battle for West Coast supremacy. We'll tell you what to expect. We'll finish with some crazy/not crazy. patreon.com/freeirabrown @freeirabrown
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| Waikiki Rewind | 27 nov. 2023 | 01:20:16 | |
After a bit of a cold open in the first round of the Maui Invitational against Purdue, the lads crushed Syracuse and then Anton "liquid hot magma" Watson got McCronin hot under the collar. All in all, a successful showing in the Pacific. We'll take a look back at the week that was in Gonzaga Basketball (including some major offense from the ladies) on this episode of Free Ira Brown! THE Gonzaga Hoops Podcast. Support the Show at patreon.com/freeirabrown Follow us @freeirabrown | |||