The Ricky Cobb Show

Ricky Cobb
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Ready for the madness? 🏀 We’re sending one lucky winner and a guest to Indianapolis for the ultimate college hoops experience! From the high-stakes energy of the Final Four to the heart of Indy’s fan zones, this is the trip of a lifetime. 🔗 Click the link to enter now! https://bit.ly/3MSXEVi No purchase necessary. Ends [03/21/2026]. A National Treasure on social media the last decade, Ricky Cobb has helped shape America’s fascination and conversations about sports and culture with his humor and expansive sports knowledge as The Super 70’s Sports Guy.  The Ricky Cobb show will offer fans that magical blend of insight and humor into current sports topics along with his deep passion for sports, culture and humor from the 70’s and 80’s.

  1. ABA SHAPED The NBA: George Gervin Sets The Record Straight

    17H AGO · BONUS

    ABA SHAPED The NBA: George Gervin Sets The Record Straight

    George Gervin says the ABA helped build the modern NBA — but today’s fans rarely acknowledge it. Ricky sits dpwn with George as he breaks down why that era was different and why those players deserve more respect, along with the ABA's infuence told through Amazon Prime's new documentary Soul Power. "(00:00) Welcome George Gervin" "(01:59) Soul Power On Prime" "(05:41) Modern NBA Vs The ABA" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    12 min
  2. Canada Was THIS Close To A Gold Medal And a World Series

    1D AGO

    Canada Was THIS Close To A Gold Medal And a World Series

    Win the ultimate college hoops experience. Click the link below and enter to win a trip to Indy for March Madness. https://bit.ly/3MSXEVi Canada was inches away from winning Olympic gold and a World Series title — literally. Two historic moments. Two razor-thin margins. From a goal-line save that stunned the hockey world to a bang-bang play at home plate, we break down how Canada came heartbreakingly close to two of the biggest championships in sports. “THIS CLOSE” doesn’t even begin to describe it. "(00:00) Canada Was THIS Close" "(02:04) PrizePicks" "(03:33) America Invented Wiffle Ball, Beat That" "(05:20) AMERICA'S POLL OF THE DAY" "(15:06) Longhorn Steakhouse Disaster" "(17:57) Team Saves Bird In WTF Soccer Moment" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min
  3. Imagine Winning Olympic Gold And Getting Attacked For Who Shook Your Hand |

    3D AGO · BONUS

    Imagine Winning Olympic Gold And Getting Attacked For Who Shook Your Hand |

    Imagine winning gold… and strangers are mad at you for it. USA wins a gold medal for the first time in 46 years… and somehow the story turns into outrage. Thoughtful discussions on: The media reaction The White House visit controversy Why not everything has to be a political statement This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about whether we can still enjoy sports without turning everything into a fight. "(00:00) Critics World View Must Be Warped" "(03:00) What's Wrong With Americans Cheering Americans" "(04:52) Stop Making It Political" "(06:50) Beta Males Don't Get It" "(08:30) CNN Breaking News Clowns" "(09:40) Not Trump's Team - TEAM USA" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    12 min
  4. Are These New Football Rules Brilliant Or Ridiculous? |

    4D AGO

    Are These New Football Rules Brilliant Or Ridiculous? |

    The United Football League just announced MASSIVE rule changes for the 2026 season — and they could completely reshape pro football - INCLUDING THE NFL. 4-point field goals from 60+ yards No punting inside the opponent’s 50 The “Tush Push” eliminated One foot in bounds = catch Wild new overtime format 1, 2, OR 3-point conversion options Some of these changes are absolutely brilliant. Others? Not so much. Ricky breaks down which rules he LOVES, which ones he HATES, and whether the UFL just made the game more exciting… or completely chaotic. Did the UFL just change football forever? "(00:00) How Awesome Are These New Football Rules?" "(02:25) NO Punting From INSIDE The 50?" "(03:36) 4 Point Field Goal? From 60 yards Or More?" "(05:00) Tush Push" "(07:54) Extra Points?" "(09:27) OT Rules Stink?" "(11:50) More Dangerous Play? Tush Push Or Kickoff?" "(13:30) Canada Misses World Series And Gold Medal By Inches" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18 min
  5. Grievance Culture Is Killing American Sports Culture |

    4D AGO · BONUS

    Grievance Culture Is Killing American Sports Culture |

    We’ve built a culture where outrage is always in stock. In this episode, Ricky breaks down the “Grievance Store” mentality — the idea that some people aren’t looking for solutions… they’re looking for something to be mad about. From sports celebrations to media reactions, it feels like joy now comes with a backlash. Why? Because outrage drives clicks. It drives engagement. And for some, it’s become an identity. At some point we have to ask: Is the outrage real… or is it just the business model? "(00:00) People Aren't Celebrating Team USA Men's Hockey" "(01:50) Idiot Media Members Love To Find Fault With Everything" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4 min
  6. We Can’t Even Celebrate a Gold Medal Anymore? |

    5D AGO

    We Can’t Even Celebrate a Gold Medal Anymore? |

    USA wins a gold medal for the first time in 46 years… and somehow the story turns into outrage. In this episode, Ricky breaks down the backlash surrounding Team USA’s celebration, the debate over politics in sports, and why it feels like we can’t just celebrate a win anymore. And why does outrage seem to follow every major moment in sports? "(00:00) CNN Exposes Themselves Over USA Hockey" "(02:37) Dan Lebatard Show Calls Team USA Pawns" "(05:48) Pearl Necklace Dude - Madea Or Bad Bunny?" "(06:50) Team USA Represents All Of Us - STOP Bringing In Politics" "(07:05) Super 70s Sports Replies To America Bashing" "(08:48) Just As Happy If They Visited Biden White House" "(09:44) Stop Blaming Trump" "(10:12) The Left Needs To Get A Grip" "(12:10) Celebrate Jack Hughes And Connor Hellebuyck" "(17:40) It's Sports NOT POLITICS -Enough Of Being A Beta Male" "(18:25) Go F Yourself, Stop Living In The Grievance Store" "(24:20) Why Do Dudes Wear Pearl Necklaces?" "(26:10) It's Not Trump's Hockey Team - It's America's Team" "(28:50) Prize Picks" "(30:05) America's Poll Of The Day - Yes, I Said America" "(37:12) School House Rock Or Mall Arcades?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  7. George Gervin: ABA vs NBA, Life After Basketball, And ACTING |

    FEB 25

    George Gervin: ABA vs NBA, Life After Basketball, And ACTING |

    The legendary George Gervin joins The Ricky Cobb Show to break down the old school ABA, playing with Dr. J, today’s NBA, and how the game has changed over the decades. The Iceman shares untold stories from his legendary career and opens up about his surprising transition into acting after basketball. "(00:00) George Gervin In Soul Power" "(04:00) Growing Up In The ABA" "(05:57) Playing With Dr. J For The Virginia Squires" "(08:33) Being Traded To San Antonio" "(12:00) The Sad Fall Of The Kentucky Colonels" "(16:00) ABA Vs Modern NBA" "(24:53) '78 Scoring Title Vs David Thompson" "(30:52) Acting And Working With Timothée Chalamet" "(41:55) America's POLL OF THE DAY" "(51:11) The Fred McGriff Card Collector" "(55:35) This Man Had THREE?" "(1:00:08) Poll Replies" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m
  8. Kentucky Man ARRESTED In SHOCKING Deer Case |

    FEB 24 · BONUS

    Kentucky Man ARRESTED In SHOCKING Deer Case |

    A Kentucky man has been arrested in one of the most bizarre wildlife-related cases of the year. Authorities say the incident allegedly consists of disturbing behavior involving a deer that has left the world stunned. This may be one of the strangest arrest reports you’ll ever hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    9 min
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Ready for the madness? 🏀 We’re sending one lucky winner and a guest to Indianapolis for the ultimate college hoops experience! From the high-stakes energy of the Final Four to the heart of Indy’s fan zones, this is the trip of a lifetime. 🔗 Click the link to enter now! https://bit.ly/3MSXEVi No purchase necessary. Ends [03/21/2026]. A National Treasure on social media the last decade, Ricky Cobb has helped shape America’s fascination and conversations about sports and culture with his humor and expansive sports knowledge as The Super 70’s Sports Guy.  The Ricky Cobb show will offer fans that magical blend of insight and humor into current sports topics along with his deep passion for sports, culture and humor from the 70’s and 80’s.

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  • Creator
    Ricky Cobb
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    377
  • Rating
    Explicit

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