Rice on the Mics

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Welcome to "Rice on the Mics", where sports talk comes with no script, no filter, and just the right amount of chaos. Hosted by Ian Rice, this is the spot for real fans who love the game but aren’t afraid to call out the bad takes, blown calls, and overpaid benchwarmers. Whether it's a legendary performance, a brutal choke job, or your fantasy team crashing and burning, we’re here to break it down like it’s last call at the bar. No corporate PR spin, no forced debates—just unfiltered sports talk with passion, personality, and maybe a little trash talk along the way. If you’re looking for stats read off a teleprompter, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want bold opinions, real conversations, and the kind of debates that might get a drink thrown at you, pull up a mic and let’s go.

  1. Hands At 10 And 2

    8H AGO

    Hands At 10 And 2

    Send a text Episode 54: Hands at 10 and 2 Theme this week is simple: Take the Wheel. Coaches, GMs, stars — everybody grabbed control. We start with the Jets, because Aaron Glenn calling the defense and calling it his “superpower” is the loudest “my turn” moment of the offseason. I give the GM his credit too — early moves have direction, the cap space is real, and for the first time in a minute, there’s a pulse of hope. Giants talk is on deck as well: power dynamics, trade lanes, and what it looks like when a franchise is deciding who’s actually driving the vision. Then it’s Knicks therapy. Cade gets a quick drive-by, but the main story is the whiplash: a comeback that makes you believe, rotations that make you confused, and the ugly mirror game that reminds you how fast this team can live and die by the three. We get into Brunson, the rotation politics, and the full KAT experience. Baseball keeps New York front and center like always — Cole and Lindor tracking toward Opening Day, Stanton’s elbows, the Yankees roster squeeze, CC getting his flowers, Soto chasing Mets history, the Alonso aftermath, plus a quick WBC check-in and the robot-zone challenge debate. We close with a USA hockey moment that’s going to live forever: women’s gold, men’s gold, Crosby injury fallout, and why the whole country was awake at 8 a.m. to watch a puck. Follow along on IG @RiceOnTheRadio — Wednesday Mic Check is back next week.

    45 min
  2. No PR Answers

    FEB 20

    No PR Answers

    Send a text Season 2 is here — but let’s call it what it is: Episode 53. 🎙️ This week’s theme is “No PR Answers.” It was a quieter week for games, so the real story became the honesty. Players, teams, fans… everybody started saying the quiet part out loud, and that’s exactly where we’re living on this episode. NFL: Tyreek Hill is out in Miami and the league instantly turns into a jersey-swap machine. We break down what this move actually says about the Dolphins’ direction, what teams make sense, and why the “fit” might not look like the highlights people are imagining. We also hit Derek Carr’s “contender only” reality check, a quick look at the cap gymnastics that remind you numbers are never what they seem, and a rapid-fire check-in on the AFC East and NFC East. Jets fans, yes… we talk about the embarrassing stats too, because ignoring them doesn’t make them disappear. MLB: Aaron Judge calling the Yankees’ offseason “brutal” isn’t a throwaway quote — it’s a captain setting the tone and reminding everyone what the standard is in New York. We also get into the Mets captain conversation and why the real question isn’t who gets a patch, it’s who sets the temperature and holds the room accountable when things get weird. Spring training notes pop in with some fun moments, we touch on baseball’s constant tug-of-war between tradition and new tech, and then zoom out to the bigger picture: the MLBPA story and how it could shape the next labor battle. Bryce Harper’s comments get some shine too, because mixed messaging and “keep it in-house” hypocrisy always finds its way into a clubhouse. NBA: Knicks are back from the break and the Pistons game gives us an immediate reality check. We talk what mattered, what didn’t, and why Knicks fans have to retire the “woe is me” era when this team is still sitting near the top of the East. From there it’s the league-wide stuff: All-Star weekend gets judged by the people, and the verdict is loud. We hit the mailbag idea that could actually make All-Star feel like it matters, and we get into tanking — because the NBA is finally talking about it like the problem it is. NHL: International hockey closes with pride, urgency, and real stakes — the exact product every other sport keeps chasing. Then we let the listeners steer the ship with the mailbag, shoutouts included. Slow sports week or not, this episode had plenty of real talk. Tap in, share it with a friend, and as always — spread good energy, and tell someone you love them. Follow: @RiceOnTheMics Mailbag/Mic Check: send your questions and drop your @ for a shoutout next episode.

    55 min

  3. FEB 13

    Season One Finale

    Send a text Season one closes on a week where the Super Bowl crowns grit over flash, the Knicks turn chaos into a calling card, and baseball reminds us that hope shares a locker with injuries. We lock in on identity, structure, and how fast a league flips to tomorrow. • Seattle’s suffocating Super Bowl plan and Walker’s metronome MVP • Drake May context vs consequences under pressure • Awards night takeaways and a Hall of Fame salute • Betting recap with one long-shot save and what’s next • Who becomes next season’s surprise team and why • Knicks’ whiplash week and building a mean identity • Giannis and prediction markets blurring integrity lines • Mets camp vibes, Lindor surgery, Soto in left • Yankees’ Goldschmidt vs Ben Rice development puzzle • League-wide injuries and new MLB rules to watch • Olympic hockey headlines and early tournament signals Make sure you’re following me on the socials. That’s where the conversation lives during the week before the episode. Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, all of it. Just search Rice on the radio. Make sure you vote on the mic check polls, send me your takes, give me your predictions, tell me what you want more of. Tell me what you want less of. Spread some good energy in this world. Check in on your people, tell somebody you love them.

    1h 6m

  4. FEB 6

    Attitude Reflects Results

    Send a text The room is about to get quiet and the clock is about to start. We lean into that electric, night-before feeling to break down a Super Bowl that will reward patience, poise, and field position more than headlines. We map Seattle’s most likely winning script—defense that turns drives into 12-play marathons and a mistake-free Sam Darnold—then outline how New England flips the game with margins, special teams, and the kind of late-week prep that steals red zone points. Alt-lines, a sensible parlay, and party-prop chaos included, because you deserve to enjoy your wings without sweating a half-point. Then we widen the lens. The NFL’s push for an 18-game season, more countries, and expanded replay meets a hard truth: great football depends on healthy bodies and real rhythm. We propose a two-bye structure with a league-wide dark week that lifts quality without burning out the product. Back in New York, the Jets and Giants chase stability with new coordinators while the only metric that matters—identity—remains unsolved until the quarterback room and scheme alignment click. We handle a Giants ownership headline plainly and keep moving. On the hardwood, the Knicks are more than a hot streak; they’re building late-game habits that travel into April. Around the deadline, front offices told on themselves: some took smart ceiling swings, others pivoted with purpose, and a few rearranged chairs and called it ambition. Baseball and hockey have their own pressure tests—Detroit spends big but strains trust in arbitration, the WBC looms with a Dominican lineup that looks unfair, and NHL leverage turns stars into one-team markets. Different sports, same rule: attitude reflects results. Ride with us, argue the coin toss, and send your card. If this breakdown hits, tap follow, share with a friend, and drop a five-star review. Tell us your Super Bowl pick and your favorite prop—then let’s see who keeps their nerve when the lights hit.

    1h 12m
  5. Pressure Is a Privilege

    JAN 30

    Pressure Is a Privilege

    Send a text Pressure doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. It storms in during a Denver whiteout, when a quarterback can’t see his receivers, and it races through a Seattle shootout where every possession is a swing play. We celebrate 50 episodes by tracking how pressure shapes decisions—on the field, in the front office, and across New York’s loudest arenas—while laying out why the sharpest betting move this week is restraint before a full Super Bowl blitz. We revisit a 4-0 Championship Sunday, then zoom into the choices that defined it: Drake May’s clock slide, Vrabel’s blizzard optics, and Sean Payton’s fourth-and-one. From there, we break down a Super Bowl rematch with early lines, but keep the focus on storylines: Sam Darnold’s resilience, Vrabel’s year-one edge, and how small, disciplined calls stack into trophies. The coaching carousel adds intrigue as Dayball and Sala link up in Tennessee, the Giants bask in Harbaugh’s arrival while hunting an OC, and the Jets wrestle with structure, credibility, and why top candidates keep looking elsewhere. On the Knicks front, wins are coming from defense, pace, and late-game poise, but the fit questions around Karl-Anthony Towns linger as Giannis rumors and second-apron math raise the stakes. We unpack three-team frameworks, asset costs, and the difference between a star swing and a chemistry save. Baseball enters optimism season: the Mets pay tomorrow for Freddie Peralta’s upside and face an extension choice, while the Yankees juggle health, Garrett Cole’s timeline, and the eternal “process vs. October variance” debate. Quick hits round it out with Rangers-Islanders trajectories, Devils’ Jack Hughes watch, and an Australian Open runway toward Djokovic vs. Sinner, plus the spotlight-versus-privacy debate in tennis. Tap play for sharp angles, clean explanations, and clear takeaways you can argue about in the group chat. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with one friend, and drop your Super Bowl prop lean—we’ll feature a few on the next show.

    1h 12m

  6. JAN 23

    When the Script Breaks

    Send a text We watched a week where perfect plans fell apart and real identities took over, from chaotic playoff turns to New York’s whiplash across football, baseball, and basketball. We break down who stayed themselves under pressure, make our picks, and question whether patience is progress or a stall. • divisional round chaos and QB volatility • Patriots win the mud game with structure • Bears’ hero ball highs and lows • Seahawks’ no-frills dominance and identity • Giants reset with Harbaugh and realignment • Jets at rock bottom and culture prescriptions • coaching carousel signal vs noise • Championship Sunday picks and totals • Mets’ coherent plan vs Yankees’ patience • Knicks’ boos, meeting, and statement win • quick Rangers-Devils updates and Aussie Open notes • the theme: Plan B is who you are If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor, share it with the one friend who's always talking sports and never knows what they're talking about. Leave a rating if you can and a comment. And hit me up on Instagram. It's at Rice on the Radio.

    1h 6m

  7. JAN 16

    Stay Or Go

    Send a text We trace a week defined by choices: the Giants leaning into stability, the Jets avoiding a rushed quarterback swing, wildcard games rewarding conviction, and a league bracing for ripple effects as Tomlin steps down. We add our betting card, vent about Knicks depth and health, and dig into MLB’s balance problem. • Giants prioritizing structure and identity • Jets’ timeline discipline and draft leverage • Wildcard weekend defined by poise over panic • Divisional previews with key injuries and matchups • Tomlin’s exit and coaching market consequences • Knicks’ thin margins without Brunson and Mitch • MLB hot stove, Dodgers’ star stack, market tilt • Betting recap and new picks with line reads Share it with a friend, throw it on your story, send it to somebody who argues sports the way we argue sports DM me at Rice on the Radio on Instagram

    1h 3m

  8. JAN 9

    The Reset Button

    Send a text The Reset Button. This week we’re chasing stability — for the league, for New York football, and honestly for all of us watching the chaos. We start with full Jets and Giants season post-mortems: what’s broken, what needs fixing, and why kicking the can down the road just keeps the problem alive. Then we zoom out to the NFL’s coaching carousel — John Harbaugh is the hottest ticket, but the real story might be Baltimore suddenly needing to nail a franchise-defining hire. Plus: McDaniel out in Miami, coordinators getting axed, and the ripple effects across the league. Then it’s Rolling the Dice with Rice — quick recap of last week, the season record, and picks for every Wild Card game with the angles behind them. After that, a College Football Playoff check-in (including Miami vs. Ole Miss delivering the hype), and what these semifinal matchups mean with draft declarations starting to fly. We close with the Knicks snapping the skid, the NBA trade market officially waking up, and a few MLB offseason notes as the league keeps shifting under the Yankees’ feet. Tap in. Hit reset. Let’s roll.

    1h 3m
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Welcome to "Rice on the Mics", where sports talk comes with no script, no filter, and just the right amount of chaos. Hosted by Ian Rice, this is the spot for real fans who love the game but aren’t afraid to call out the bad takes, blown calls, and overpaid benchwarmers. Whether it's a legendary performance, a brutal choke job, or your fantasy team crashing and burning, we’re here to break it down like it’s last call at the bar. No corporate PR spin, no forced debates—just unfiltered sports talk with passion, personality, and maybe a little trash talk along the way. If you’re looking for stats read off a teleprompter, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want bold opinions, real conversations, and the kind of debates that might get a drink thrown at you, pull up a mic and let’s go.

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  • Creator
    Ian
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rice on the Mics
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