Talk Spicy with Coach Gene Clemons
359 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★ - 1 ratingCoach Gene Clemons hits on the hot button sports stories of the day with his unique and unfiltered perspective. Never afraid to speak his mind, even if it is contrary to popular opinion.
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Episode 267: Now You're Cutting Ties?
October 26, 2022 17:50 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOverraction is what drives a lot of media attention on blogs and shows geared towards debate but ultimately it is just a rotunda that eventually you just need to turn off.
Episode 266: Slow Down!
October 26, 2022 06:27 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOverraction is what drives a lot of media attention on blogs and shows geared towards debate but ultimately it is just a rotunda that eventually you just need to turn off.
Episode 264: Watch for the Hooker!
October 21, 2022 18:27 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBI discuss the peculiar rise of Hendon Hooker.
Episode 262: Who Is SWAC?
October 13, 2022 13:40 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBLeading up to the weekend where I'll voyage to Jacksonville to cover the Jackson State vs Bethune Cookman games this Saturday, I discuss another issue that black culture faces whic has reared it's ugly head through HBCu football.
Episode 261: That's Not how Analytics Work!
October 11, 2022 15:32 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBI talk about the weekend that was in football, baseball and the start of the NBA coming. I discuss analytics and why the ideas behind them are so polarizing.
Episode 260: Is It About The Money?
October 10, 2022 14:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWe seem to always point out the money when it comes to players but never anyone else. Especially in the NFL.
Episode 259: When The Rabbit's Got The Gun
October 10, 2022 13:56 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBI talk about Aaron Judge, betting on yourself, and striking while you are hot!
Episode 258: Positional Value
October 10, 2022 13:53 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBI discuss one of the reasons that so many teams at all levels get in trouble os becuase they place too much value on particular positions. This leads to them overlooking other positions that could be tremendous value.
Episode 257: Do You Really Believe It?
September 30, 2022 17:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBI discuss Tua being knocked out the game, behavior at high school sporting competitions, and an announcement on the heels of hoodie season.
Episode 256: A Storm is Brewing!
September 28, 2022 12:07 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBI talk about this time of season in college football which is officially Hurricane season and why some of the coaching changes we see are being questioned.
Episode 255: Ime I Ask A Question?
September 27, 2022 16:03 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBI reluctantly talk about this Udoka situation and why it makes absolutely no sense to me.
Episode 254: What's In The Dark, When You're Dark!
September 22, 2022 12:48 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBI speak on the breaking news about Celtics Coach Udoka and the Brett Favre criminal activity.
Episode 252: Hurts So Good!
September 21, 2022 14:10 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBEveryone keeps talking about the Eagles need to upgrade the quarterback position meanwhile Jalen Hurts keeps making them all look stupid.
Episode 251: Where's The Hyperbole
September 20, 2022 11:56 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBTua Tagovailoa and Lamar Jackson put on a show on Sunday but their performances were not spoken about with the same fanfare as other quarterbacks when they put up stats.
Episode 250: Empty Calories
September 16, 2022 18:36 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBI discuss what the phrase "empty calories" represents in the sports world and how it relates to life.
Episode 249: What Makes "Special"
September 15, 2022 12:09 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBI constantly hear people say certain players are special without anything to back up the claim. I discuss it.
Episode247:It's Not The Portal!
September 12, 2022 14:32 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBI talk about the real reason these group of five teams are beating these power five teams and it is not becuae of the transfer portal.
Episode 246: Wait a Minute!
September 09, 2022 13:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBI discuss the Bills vs Rams game and the double standard that exist with Josh Allen playing quarterback and "others". I also talk about the Sky vs Sun game five and the next step in equality for women's basketball.
Episode 244: When Friday was Sacred
September 08, 2022 13:22 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBI discuss the return of football and my dislike for Friday night college football games.
Episode 245: Just Be Quiet!
September 08, 2022 13:18 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSometimes silence can say so much. In sports and in life we often miss out on identifying issues becuase we are talking through so much. Silence can reveal true intentions and characteristics that can help us make better decisions.
Episode 243: Black Tuesday!
August 31, 2022 12:10 - 16 minutes - 15 MBI discuss the NFL's final cut down day and why there is a different tone with it as opposed to the day when most NFL coaches get fired.
Episode 242:Not Everything is an Announcement
August 31, 2022 11:54 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBI discuss the culture of announcements, the Bills releasing their punter accused of rape.
Episode 241: A Thin Line Between Cautious and Scared!
August 26, 2022 12:46 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBI discuss how being scared can paralyze us and ultimately cause more harm and why the NFL needs to be careful that they are not flirting with scared.
Episode 240: National Pocket Watching
August 25, 2022 12:53 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBI briefly discuss the President's decision to forgive 10-20k in student load debt and why SOME people are so mad.
Episode 239: Excuses
August 24, 2022 11:56 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBI talk about the excuses that we give ourselves that ultimately lead up to not becoming our greatest selves. We see it in sports and in life.
Episode 238: Why Bad Teams Stay Bad
August 22, 2022 12:57 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBI discuss the NFL preseason and why teams decide to not play their starters in games. I also talk about the difference between good and bad high school teams.
Episode 237: Playing Victim
August 22, 2022 11:50 - 17 minutes - 16 MBI discuss journalist or media personalities and evaluators playing victim whenever you question their knowledge, especially when they say something that clearly makes no sense.
Episode 236: The "Passing" Game
August 17, 2022 12:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBI discuss my lingering issue surrounding the Mike McDaniel hiring in Miami.
Episode 235: What's Equality in Sports Media
August 15, 2022 14:43 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBI talk about equality in sports media and why criticism is where we find ourselves lacking too many times.
Episode 234: Watch What you Say!
August 11, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBI have always said that words have power. We look back at the effect that words have had on some key quarterbacks careers.
Episode 233: Say It To My Face
August 11, 2022 14:54 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBI discuss the value of being in person whether it is sports, business, or in personal life.
Episode 232: Everybody Wants It Until...
August 05, 2022 16:35 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBI discuss the fact that everybody says what they want until it is time to do the things necessary to achieve what they want. That is the great separator in this world besides money.
Episode 231: It's Ok To Ask Questions
August 05, 2022 11:12 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBI discuss the decision by the NFL to appeal the Deshaun Watson decision. I also remind people that it is ok to ask questions.
Episode 230: Some Things Are Not The Same
August 03, 2022 12:50 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBI talk about people comparing Deshaun Watson's punishment to Calvin Ridley's and why they don't warrant comparison. I also talk about the Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and why people should be talking about what he did.
Episode 229: What Are We Sure Of?
August 02, 2022 12:20 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBI discuss the decision by the independent arbitrator in the Deshaun Watson case.
Episode 288: You Judged Wrong
August 01, 2022 12:04 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBI discuss the Aaron Judge situation and why the Yankees have screwed this one all the way up.
Episode 227: Tight Rope; No Net!
July 29, 2022 11:43 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBI talk about my first listen of the new Beyonce album "Act 1: Renaissance" I also discuss risk and the difference between those that have a fall back and those that do not.
Episode 226: Knowledge and Opportunity
July 29, 2022 11:09 - 12 minutes - 12 MBI discuss a recent comment on social media which stated that Texas high school football coaches were coaching kids better than Florida.
Episode 225: Wrong Message, Wrong Messenger!
July 27, 2022 13:17 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBI talk about Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz college coaches constantly contradicting themselves in regards to players getting money.
Episode 224: Where's The Bread?!
July 27, 2022 11:37 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBI address Coach Prime's video that discusses HBCU refund checks continuously being late. I talk about Kyler Murray's "homework" clause in his contract.
Episode 223: Go For Greatness!
July 25, 2022 13:11 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAfter a good break we are back discussing QB contracts in the NFL, college coaches cashing in while pocket watching their players and track and field popularity.
Episode 220: 60 Shots!
July 05, 2022 13:49 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBI discuss why it is impossible to stick to sports in this world.
Episode 219:Musical Chairs
July 05, 2022 13:42 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBI discuss the constant changing of teams by players in the NBA. Some of the blame lies with the players but the rest, the organizations and fans must eat.
Episode 218: Say It To Their Face!
June 30, 2022 12:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBI talk about the Draymond Green/Kendrick Perkins situation. I also discuss the ongoing issues between Stephen A Smith and Kyrie Irving as well as Skip Bayless and Russell Westbrook.
Episode 217: The Fight For White Life?
June 27, 2022 15:42 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBI review the Roe vs Wade decision and the agenda that is behind it. I also discuss the BET Awards and why athletes still have a long way to go before the eclipse entertainers in fashion.
Episode 216: Thunder Up?
June 27, 2022 15:13 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBI discuss the Thunder's "haul" in the NBA Draft and whether any of them will actually make an impact for the Thunder. I also talk about the WNBA All Star starters announcement and why Sue Birds has been a gift and a curse to the WNBA.
Episode 215: NBA-BC's
June 23, 2022 13:21 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBI discuss the reason why bad NBA teams stay bad. Their poor draft strategy.
Episode 213: Keep Your Wiggins On
June 21, 2022 14:09 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBI congratulate the Golden State Warriors, discuss what went wrong for the Celtics, and I talk about Andrew Wiggins.
Episode 212: Shout Out to KD
June 16, 2022 12:07 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBI talk about Kevin Durant and the affect that his conversations on social media with complete nobodies has on the landscape of new media.
Episode 211: What's Your Angle?
June 13, 2022 12:50 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBI discuss how media uses popular names to push their copy even if it means attaching something negative to their name.