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Rothman & Ice

97.1 The Fan
Ohio State Buckeyes
NFL
Cleveland Browns
Ohio State
Ohio State Football
Columbus Blue Jackets
Ohio State University
Ohio State Basketball
College Football
College Football Playoff
NFL Draft
Michigan Football
Cincinnati Bengals
NHL
Indiana
Super Bowl
Miami
Big Ten Championship
Cleveland Cavaliers
Michigan

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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Happy Tuesday! We begin the show with a Ryan Day press conference and reaction. Tua may have just Kevin Duranted himself. Someone performed an enormous scam posing as a 49ers player. We do Tuesdays with Tyvis. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Zac Tayl... more

Happy Monday! IT'S GAME WEEK. The Rothdog is back. We're talking Buckeyes (duh). Ohio State Radio Network color analyst Jim Lachey joins the show. We play Party Like a Rothstar. New Buckeye Earl Little Jr. joins the show. The Browns keep all 4 QBs on... more

Happy Friday! You're in the office baby! Austin Ward is helping us shut down the week. Jeremiah Smith offers some ENORMOUS praise toward Legend Bey. Rick Neuheisel joins the show. We play Overs and Unders and Under Pressure. We talk about long distan... more

Happy Thursday! Justin Zwick is hanging out with us today. Julian Sayin spoke with the media. Yogi Roth of BTN and NBC joins the show to talk Big Ten. The Big 12 hasn't really caught on with the Big Ten and the SEC way of thinking yet, it seems. Zwic... more

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Recent Guests

Steele Chambers
Former Buckeye, current NFL prospect/player
Ohio State Buckeyes
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 20, 2026
Justin Zwick
Former Buckeye quarterback, in-studio guest
Ohio State / Bucknuts
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 19, 2026
Matt Patricia
Defensive coordinator former NFL head coach
Ohio State football
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 14, 2026
Jeremy Birmingham
Reporter on the Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems Fan Guest Hotline
The Fan
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 14, 2026
Ben Baby
ESPN Bengals reporter
ESPN
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 11, 2026
Joel Klatt
College football analyst; preseason top 25
FOX Sports
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 11, 2026
Max Chadwick
Analyst for college football at The Preferred Walk-On Podcast
Preferred Walk-On Podcast
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 7, 2026
Brendan Deague
NFL News Editor
The Score
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 7, 2026
Bill Rabinowitz
Buckeye Beat Writer, Buckeye Brotherhood author
Substack; Buckeye Brotherhood
Episode: Rothman & Ice August, 6, 2026

Hosts

Anthony Rothman
Host of the show, known for lead discussion and banter.
Matty Ice Hayes
Co-host, sports takes and analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • My must-listen radio show…

    I’ve always loved AR and really respect his takes, opinion and yes, his love of animals and community engagement. While Matty is still young and needs a bit more travel and life experience to truly land with his takes and attempts at Gen Z street lingo hipness, I’m an avid listener and view this to be among the top two must listen shows on The Fan in Cbus. Great guests, stories, pop culture references and some timely reactions to real-life events and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cmw347
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful + Fun

    These two work great together. You wouldn’t be able to tell that Matt used to be a producer. He delivers his takes with confidence and energy. He also represents young people in a way that isn’t represented the same on other shows. Anthony doesn’t miss on a take either. His story-telling is great and I quite enjoy his movie references. Both guys are easy to like.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guy that likes free stocks
    United States5 years ago
  • A classic revisioned

    Love the show, and I’ve always loved Roth since his days hosting The Buckeye Fever. Want to like Matty and at times I do, but his cluelessness about movie classics is dumbfounding. Also him not being a true homer and having favorite squads that aren’t in Ohio doesn’t fit. His takes are also borderlined at times and make no sense. His knowledge is also lacking in a lot of areas and it shows often as he stumbles over himself.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    qwaggo
    United States5 years ago
  • Best show on 97.1 hands down

    I listen to the fan only by podcast and recently stopped listening to the children on at 3-6. I couldn’t take anymore of the high school level humor. Rothman is the most professional and entertaining host at the fan. I like Matt too but he really needs to stop eating almonds during breaks. When they come back, he’s constantly making gross sounds, choking, etc. Kind of unprofessional. Matt, listen to your mother please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottM86
    United States5 years ago
  • Long time listener. Awesome show.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    tch1981
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critiques mention uneven takes or personal humor that may miss the mark for some.
Shows frequently highlight OSU-focused content with cross-sport analysis and engaging audience interactions.
Listeners praise the dynamic duo and guest depth, noting strong banter and high energy.
Guests are often described as well-informed and industry-connected, contributing credibility and timely insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rothman & Ice August, 17, 2026
Q: What did Brady Quinn think about the seven-team national championship contenders?
Brady Quinn believes seven teams have separated themselves and could win the national championship, driven by quarterback continuity, returning starters, and the transfer portal boosts that keep programs in the mix.
Rothman & Ice August, 19, 2026
Q: What stood out about the AP preseason All-American list for Ohio State?
Two Buckeyes made the list, with Jeremiah Smith at first team and Luke Montgomery at second team; no Buckeye defenders were listed, which was surprising given their defensive depth last season.
Rothman & Ice August, 20, 2026
Q: Which quarterback is most likely to be benched first this season?
The panel leans toward Kyler Murray as a likely candidate for early bench consideration, with Geno Smith viewed as less likely to be benched due to the behind-the-scenes backup situation, though the group acknowledges market dynamics and injuries could alter this.
Rothman & Ice August, 6, 2026
Q: What is the biggest challenge for Ohio State this season according to the hosts?
The biggest challenge is the tougher schedule and executing in high-leverage late-game situations, with emphasis on fourth-quarter ability and protecting the quarterback against strong defenses.
Rothman & Ice August, 3, 2026
Q: What was the rationale behind Miles Garrett's trade according to Haslam and Berry?
Haslam and Berry framed it as pursuing long-term team-building and financial flexibility, with trust in the GM and a belief that the rebuild could accelerate growth.

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High-energy, long-form sports conversation focused on Ohio-focused and national football, with frequent forays into baseball, NBA, and pop culture. Across recent episodes, the hosts balance deep Buckeye football context, in-season and off-season NFL analysis, and occasional guest insights from ESPN analysts and local reporters. The tone blends banter, guest-driven insight, live calls, and lighthearted segments, often exploring NIL, roster dynamics, coaching decisions, and the business of sports. Noteworthy is a strong regional flavor rooted in Ohio State lore, combined with wide-ranging pro and college football coverage and a knack for pairing insider analysis with entertaining storytelling.

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Recent guests on Rothman & Ice include:

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2. Justin Zwick
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4. Jeremy Birmingham
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6. Joel Klatt
7. Max Chadwick
8. Brendan Deague

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