Free Ira Brown! - The Gonzaga Hoops Podcast

Three alumni/superfans, Marty, Chris and Adam discuss Gonzaga Basketball with previews, recaps and game analysis, all presented with good humour (spelled the English way because we're fancy).

That's All Folks! 03/28/2025

That's All Folks! 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35901605

Dear YOKO 03/21/2025

Dear YOKO Gonzaga over Georgia Intant reaction Pod! Our Bulldogs are better! Patreon.com/freeirabrown /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35802755

Dancing Like We've Never Danced Before 03/19/2025

Dancing Like We've Never Danced Before 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35772965

#Gael Tears 03/14/2025

#Gael Tears 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35683040

Someone Tell The Lads, It's MARCH! 03/07/2025

Someone Tell The Lads, It's MARCH! 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. /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35571810

The Vibes Are Off 02/24/2025

The Vibes Are Off 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35403360

Here It Goes Again 02/19/2025

Here It Goes Again 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! /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35346490

Show Me the D! 02/12/2025

Show Me the D! 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35252115

The Pit of Despair 02/05/2025

The Pit of Despair 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35158635

Into the Fires of Moragador 01/31/2025

Into the Fires of Moragador 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! /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/35099990

Punching Pilots and Poaching Lions 01/22/2025

Punching Pilots and Poaching Lions 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. /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34953260

If I Could Be Like Ike 01/16/2025

If I Could Be Like Ike Gonzaga welcomed the Washington State Cougars back to the Kennel in style with fantastic performances from Nolan Hickman and Graham Ike. All good vibes from this one folks! The ladies are on a roll (especially Turner) and face off with the Pilots again this week. All that, and we welcome our famed visitor from the East of Washington, Karno-ac the Magnificent! patreon.com/freeirabrown Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Gonzaga Hoops Podcast 07:30 Current Events and Community Impact 12:15 Gonzaga vs. Wazoo Game Analysis 18:09 Player Performances and Highlights 25:52 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook 26:54 Resilience in Adversity 32:03 Women’s Basketball Highlights 36:45 Upcoming Challenges for Gonzaga 39:30 Historical Context of Gonzaga vs. Oregon State 42:40 Analyzing Oregon State's Performance 45:39 Key Players to Watch 52:28 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara Preview 54:34 Gonzaga's Performance Metrics 55:06 Santa Clara's Struggles and Comeback 56:42 Comparative Analysis: Santa Clara and St. Mary's 58:01 Key Players to Watch 01:00:19 Confidence Levels for Upcoming Games 01:02:18 Concerns About Santa Clara's Game 01:03:29 Final Thoughts and Predictions 01:04:12 Shenanigans Segment Begins /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34878565

For Auld Lang Syne, My Boys! 01/09/2025

For Auld Lang Syne, My Boys! 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34784360

A Long December, But There's Reason to Believe 12/24/2024

A Long December, But There's Reason to Believe 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! /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34601470

New York Blues 12/18/2024

New York Blues 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34498435

Cat Bites Dog? 12/11/2024

Cat Bites Dog? 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34409185

Bahama Battle and Off to Seattle 12/04/2024

Bahama Battle and Off to Seattle 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34278945

Zags Go Down To Paradise City 11/26/2024

Zags Go Down To Paradise City 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! /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34152935

Go F*** Yourself San Diego 11/21/2024

Go F*** Yourself San Diego As Marty faces down a bomb cyclone, Adam and Chris recap the weekend that was in Gonzaga basketball. Turns out this team is off to a pretty good start. AI Notable Quotes: "This was such an adult performance." "We are all here for Dusty's hard D." "Gonzaga's hard D took another big jump." "Love those power outages." /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/34074556

The Devils are in the Details 11/13/2024

The Devils are in the Details 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. /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/33911502

You're Bearly Even Trying 11/06/2024

You're Bearly Even Trying 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/33814614

Schedule This! 10/30/2024

Schedule This! 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/33680302

All Your Previews Are Belong to Us 10/23/2024

All Your Previews Are Belong to Us 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. /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/33580262

It's A Very Very Zag World 10/16/2024

It's A Very Very Zag World Kraziness in the Kennel is in the rear view mirror. The season is nigh and we are high on this squad. We'll go through some takeways from both Men's and Women's Krazines. Oh, and Mard's vocal stylings return for season 11! Support the show! Patreon.com/freeirabrown Chapters 07:59 Craziness in the Kennel: Event Highlights 15:59 Player Insights and Season Expectations 19:33 Physical Transformations and Player Development 22:03 Scrimmage Highlights and Player Performances 26:00 Evaluating New Additions and Returning Players 28:57 Coaching Insights and Team Dynamics 35:55 Women's Team Updates and Future Prospects 41:11 Impatience and Performance at FanFest 44:06 Roster Changes and New Faces 45:40 Looking Forward to the Season 51:39 Key Players to Watch 56:30 Depth and Team Dynamics 01:02:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/33479607

Gonzaga Will Join the Pac 12, er 8. BUT WE'RE ALL EXCITED ANYWAY! 10/02/2024

Gonzaga Will Join the Pac 12, er 8. BUT WE'RE ALL EXCITED ANYWAY! After several episodes of will they? won't they? Gonzaga and the PAC 12 finally hook up after the PAC 12 FINALLY broke up with their loser boyfriend. It's not cheating if you're on a break. What was I writing about? In this episode, Adam, Chris and Mard discuss Gonzaga's impending move to the Pac-12, exploring the implications for the basketball program, fan engagement, and the overall landscape of college sports. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the upcoming basketball season and the changes that come with it, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the evolving world of collegiate athletics. Chapters 00:00 Gonzaga's Move to the Pac-12: A New Era Begins 03:00 Reactions to Conference Realignment: Mixed Feelings 05:58 The Impact on Gonzaga Basketball: A Competitive Edge 09:06 Rivalries and New Dynamics in the Pac-12 11:56 Future of Gonzaga: Opportunities and Challenges 14:55 The Broader Landscape of College Sports 17:54 Fan Engagement and Game Atmosphere: A Revitalization 20:59 Financial Implications: A Boost for Gonzaga 23:55 Looking Ahead: The Future of Gonzaga Athletics 27:01 Final Thoughts: Embracing Change and New Beginnings We'd love for you to support the show at Patreon.com/FreeIraBrown! Thanks! /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/33294617

Few Goes Fishing, in the Portal! 05/22/2024

Few Goes Fishing, in the Portal! 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/31413332

A Fond Farewell 04/04/2024

A Fond Farewell 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 /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/30676103

Gonzaga Goes Home to the Sweet Sixteen 03/27/2024

Gonzaga Goes Home to the Sweet Sixteen 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! /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/30561158

So What? So Let's Dance! 03/18/2024

So What? So Let's Dance! 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. /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/30415823

Gonzaga Craps Out Against the Gaels 03/14/2024

Gonzaga Craps Out Against the Gaels Ick. Support the show: patreon.com/freeirabrown /episode/index/show/zagspod/id/30353008

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