
Amber & Ian
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
The games that matter the most, in the most entertaining way possible. Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons set the night for every game that matters.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
The games that matter the most, in the most entertaining way possible. Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons set the night for every game that matters.
Language:
English
Episodes
Hour 3: A Zebra Named Ed
6/6/2025
Amber Wilson and Andre Snellings discuss how much Aaron Rodgers really raises the Steelers' ceiling in 2025. They also look ahead to Game 2 of the NBA Finals after the Pacers´ dramatic comeback to take Game 1. Plus, an update on a missing zebra in Tennessee during Big Deal, Not A Big Deal. And Amber breaks down the House v. NCAA settlement being approved and what it means for college athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:10
Hour 2: Rodgers Stealing Headlines Again
6/6/2025
Our long national nightmare is over (or maybe it´s just beginning) as Aaron Rodgers is officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Amber Wilson and Andre Snellings discuss why Rodgers felt compelled to drag this process out for so long. The duo also discusses whether veteran quarterbacks should be mentors and react to some of the top sound from around the NFL this past week. Plus, what happened to the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:22
Hour 1: Finals Fever
6/6/2025
Amber Wilson and Andre Snellings set the stage for a big night and weekend in sports between the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final and Women´s College World Series. Amber and Andre react to the Pacers´ dramatic victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. ESPN NHL Reporter Emily Kaplan joins the show to preview Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and ESPN Softball Analyst Jessica Mendoza joins to preview the winner-take-all finale in the Women´s College World Series. Plus, Amber and Andre also discuss the possibility of the Knicks poaching Jason Kidd from the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:27
Hour 3: From Oklahoma City to Thailand
6/4/2025
Amber and Ian hear from Oklahoma City Thunder star SGA ahead of his NBA Finals debut. Jim Traber, WWLS The Sports Animal in OKC also joins the show to look ahead to the series. Plus, we go to all corners of the globe in Big Deal, Not A Big Deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:13
Hour 2: Will The Thunder Roll?
6/4/2025
Amber and Ian look ahead to the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. LancesLock.com's Lance Taylor joins the show to discuss the best ways to bet the finals. Plus, Chris Denari, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana Pacers Play-By-Play joins the show to discuss what Indiana has to do to shock the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:17
Hour 1: Rematch Time In Edmonton
6/4/2025
Amber and Ian set the stage for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Oilers and Panthers. ESPN NHL Reporter Emily Kapan joins the show from Edmonton ahead of Game 1. Plus, Amber and Ian continue to react to the Knicks' shocking firing of Tom Thibodeau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:59
Hour 3: Carpet Cleaner?
6/4/2025
Discussed the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Hit on the Breaking News that the Colorado Rockies won a second game in a row, then talked about what new head coach Brian Schottenheimer had to say about whether the history of the Cowboys is a burden for the team. Did Big Deal, Not A Big Deal. Wrapped up the show discussing Ian's day cleaning carpets and whether the last day of school is a better day than Christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:12
Hour 2: A June Story
6/3/2025
What Is The Most Difficult Title To Win In Pro Sports? Overreaction To Bill Belichick’s Buyout Dropping. Plus Tim MacMahon, ESPN NBA Reporter and Jody Shelley, TNT NHL Analyst join the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:18
Hour 1: The Right Call?
6/3/2025
Fresh off their deepest playoff run in 25 years, the New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. Ian Fitzsimmons and Aaron Goldhammer react to the news. Is there anyone that agrees with the move? Who could be their next coach? Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News Knicks Reporter joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:19
Hour 3: Will the Curse Continue
6/2/2025
Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons discuss whether it's a good thing that we haven't had a repeat champion in the NBA in the last seven seasons and if the Thunder are set up to become the next dynasty in the league. Also hit on Oklahoma softball saving their season down to their final strike against Texas Tech. Hit on the Breaking News that the Colorado Rockies won a game to improve to 10-50 on the season, then talked about some of Ian's favorite stories from covering Rick Carlisle in Dallas. Also hit on Texas Tech recovering to walk off Oklahoma and advance to the Women's College World Series championship series. Wrapped up Monday's show discussing Saquon Barkley ending up on the Madden NFL 26 cover and whether he should be worried about being cursed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:40
Hour 2: Just a Dude
6/2/2025
Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons discuss the problem with the SEC and Big 10 leading the charge in college football. Deion Sanders talked about the rumours that Shedeur tanked his pre-draft interviews. Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the PGA, while also being just a dude. Norris Cole 2x NBA Champion and ESPN Radio host joins the show to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:20
Hour 1: Looking Ahead
6/2/2025
The NBA Finals are set as the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder face off. Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons discuss the idea of a "small-market" matchup. Are we seeing a new NBA when we look at how the Thunder are constructed? What do the New York Knicks need to do moving forward. Plus Amber's FloridaPanthers are facing the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:49
Hour 3: Judging Brunson
5/30/2025
Mark Zinno and Myron Medcalf discuss where Jalen Brunson ranks among the greatest Knicks after this playoff run. Then, the duo debates whether Jalen Brunson or Aaron Judge is the bigger star in New York right now. Plus, can the Knicks force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:29
Hour 2: Simple As 5 + 11
5/30/2025
Mark Zinno and Myron Medcalf discuss when we're going to see the College Football Playoff go to 16 teams and what the best format for an expanded playoff field will be. The duo also dives into expectations for Caleb Williams this upcoming season and what NFL players we're expecting to get significant contracts this summer. Plus, do we really want to see NFL players participating in flag football at the Olympics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:18
Hour 1: Lots of Knicks Questions
5/30/2025
Mark Zinno and Myron Medcalf cover a wide variety of topics relating to the New York Knicks. Are they in good shape to force a Game 7 against the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals? Do they have a better chance to challenge the Thunder in the NBA Finals than the Pacers? Should they trade for Giannis if they fall short in the Eastern Conference Finals? Mark and Myron also discuss the conversation surrounding Zion Williamson always being about things away from the basketball court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:23
Hour 1: Thunderstruck
5/28/2025
We get you ready for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final! Can the Thunder clinch a ticket to the Finals? Plus, Caleb Williams finally speaks and can the Panthers go Back-2-Back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:35
Hour 1: Thunder Storm Brewing
5/26/2025
Matt Fontana and Justin Tinsley are in for Amber & Ian. Who will step up in the pivotal game 4 matchup between the Wolves and the Thunder? BREAKING… Caitlin Clark is out for 2 weeks with a left quad strain. Chris Fisher, TV PxP Voice of the Thunder joins the show… Did Karl-Anthony Towns prove he’s a player you can win a championship with last night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:59:11
Hour 1: SGA, MVP and Mac & Cheese
5/22/2025
Mark Zinno and Ian FItzsimmons gets you ready for a massive Game 2 in the WCF. Plus, a major change in the CFP and why Zinno is out on Mac & Cheese. Also, Jorge Sedano, stops by to get us ready for Thunder and Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:30
Hour 1: Getting You Ready For The NBA WCF
5/20/2025
Matt Jones and David Dennis Jr. discuss how David spent his Monday without any NBA playoff games and their expectations for this year's conference finals. They also talk about all of the NFL rules being hashed out at this week's league meetings. Plus, a discussion on all of the negative commentary surrounding the Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:15
Hour 3: Baker's Bargain Contract
5/19/2025
Gabe Neitzel and Mark Zinno discuss what quarterback contracts in the NFL are the best and worst bargains for teams. They also talk about whether the NBA title is the Thunder's to lose at this point in the playoffs. Plus, why we need to pump the breaks on the Giannis trade talks and the many, many names of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:02