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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Episodes
Episode 210: Of Course They Did!
June 10, 2022 17:16 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBI talk about the idea behind the Bachelor deciding to have a black man on it and predictably how he was presented.
Episode 209: When Did We Get Like This?
June 10, 2022 14:43 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBI discuss how our society has become so negative.
Episode 208: Play From The Pocket
June 06, 2022 15:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBI discuss the topics behind quarterbacks in the NFL being paid. I also touch on the Celtics being blown out in game two of the NBA Finals and how the Fan Controlled Football QBs are dictating the league.
Episode 207: Can't Blow It
June 03, 2022 17:01 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBI talk about the Warriors collapse against the Celtics in game one of the NBA Finals and think about if the Celtics win, is this the greatest playoff run ever.
Episode 206: Ace of Spades
June 03, 2022 16:59 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBI talk about the Las Vegas Aces and their start to the WNBA season.
Episode 205: Real One's Know
May 31, 2022 16:26 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBI discuss the backlash Jimmy Butler is receiving over his shot selection at the end of the game. I also preview the NBA finals.
Episode 203: It's Just Right!
May 26, 2022 12:24 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBI talk about the tragedies that continue to occur in our country and why making it a political agenda is the reason they keep occurring.
Episode 202: The Real Villian
May 24, 2022 12:16 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBI talk about how Nick Saban has conveniently become enemy #1 but he is not the real enemy and we should be smart enough to see through the smoke and keep fighting the real fight.
Episode 201: Do You Like Being Wrong?
May 23, 2022 13:17 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBI discuss the continued disrespect of Lamar Jackson. I also talk about the NBA Playoffs and why Luka Doncic is flawed and getting passes he has not earned.
Episode 200: When the Rabbit Has the Gun!
May 19, 2022 13:57 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe listen to Nick Saban's rant on NIL and the allegations made toward Texas A&M and Jackson State. I respond and share why I believe his statements are the height of hypocrisy.
Episode 199: If the Suit Fits!
May 19, 2022 13:55 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBI talk about the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, Jimmy Butler, and more.
Episode 197: If You are Good is Not Good Enough
May 17, 2022 12:04 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBI talk about the fact that we can no longer say if you can play they will find you or if you work hard good things will happen. I explain....
Episode 196: The Harden They Fall
May 17, 2022 11:48 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Miami Heat and the only reason the series became competitive is because of the return of Joel Embiid. But why? The Sixers are supposed to have two superstar players. Why was James Harden not able to elevate in time of need? There's a simple answer.
Episode 195: Crabs in the Bucket
May 12, 2022 12:24 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBI discuss the amounts of hate being lobbed at Jackson State University. While some of it has come from the outside, most of it has been from other HBCU programs.
Episode 194: It's Not What You're Worth
May 11, 2022 13:48 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBI discuss Tom Brady being signed to the largest deal for a sports analyst in history, why everyone is mad and why nobody should be surprised.
Episode 193: Why Do You Care?
May 10, 2022 12:13 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBI talk about the NCAA trying to crack down in the NIL deals of players.
Episode 192: Something About the Heat!
May 06, 2022 18:17 - 11 minutes - 11 MBA lot of high schools are going into spring football practice and I discuss what truly makes football different from every other sport.
Episode 191:Insecurities
May 05, 2022 12:10 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBI discuss Ryan Tannehill saying publicly that he didn't feel the need to mentor Malik Willis.
Episode 190: Get My Get Back
May 05, 2022 11:08 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBI talk about the NBA playoffs and how basketball is the ultimate get back sport because it is so intimate.
Episode 189: Play Stupid Games
May 04, 2022 11:46 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBI talk about the viral 7 on 7 video and the other videos we have seen over the past few years and what that culture will need to clean up if they ever want to be what travel basketball is.
Episode 188: Get Out These Kids Pockets
May 02, 2022 13:29 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBI talk about people having an issue with NIL deals swaying players to transfer or go to certain universities. I wonder allowed why people care and what a possible solution would be.
Episode 187: The Double Standard
April 29, 2022 13:09 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBThe run of black quarterbacks in the draft not being able to rise up the board like their white contemporaries in the NFL continued as we watch Kenny Pickett be the only quarterback taken in the first round of the draft and be considered the most pro ready despite only having one good season at Pitt.
Episode 186: Who's "They"
April 27, 2022 11:54 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBI talk about my frustration with the use of they whenever there is something negative to say about someone.
Episode 185: Humbled
April 26, 2022 12:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBI talk about the Nets getting swept by the Celtics and what it should mean if they are real legitimate competitors.
Episode 184: Over Measured
April 22, 2022 18:22 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBI talk about the NBA playoffs and how sports spend too much time over measuring things and miss out on obvious talent.
Episode 183: If You Love It
April 22, 2022 18:21 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBI talk about so many sports shows that don't really focus on sports. I also talk Nets and Celtics and Pelicans vs Suns with their player situations.
Episode 182: Do It For The Gram
April 20, 2022 14:45 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBI talk about the need to do it on social media for people to believe that you actually do it. And I explore why there is not more love for academia in this social media world we live in.
Episode 181: Fresh Hate
April 19, 2022 12:03 - 21 minutes - 20 MBI unload some fresh hate on college football, the USFL, NBA players and Omar Kelly.
Episode 180: Is This Not Why You Are Here?
April 18, 2022 17:33 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBI talk about football writers not wanting to cover football. I discuss the start of the NBA playoffs.
Episode 180
April 18, 2022 17:33 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBI talk about football writers not wanting to cover football. I discuss the start of the NBA playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 179: Transference
April 14, 2022 12:03 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBI wonder why people feel the need to share their energy all of the time. It is almost like they want others to feel the way they feel even if that means they make people feel awful.
Episode 178: If You Build It...
April 13, 2022 12:52 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBI talk about innovation and the race to steal someone else's ideas or plans once they are executed. It is inevitable but that does not mean that it can't be frustrating. Especially when you consider how it happens in sports to oppress talent at certain positions.
Episode 177: Victims and Panderers
April 12, 2022 14:23 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBI discuss this social media society where we can't have differing opinions anymore. Either people are looking to play the victim or they are looking to pander to whomever is playing the victim. Cam Newton's clip has gone viral as a result and most people don't even seen interested in understanding what he means or even listening to the full dialogue.
Episode 176: Celebrate Accordingly
April 11, 2022 12:28 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBI talk about prep sports and the new need to make everything and announcement or celebration.
Episode 175: Can You Cook?
April 08, 2022 12:31 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBAcross all walks of life and of course in sports, I talk about the ability to perform when it truly matters.
Episode 174: Real Ones Know
April 07, 2022 11:49 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBI talk about the advantage of knowing things because you do it or you are immersed in it.
Episode 173: Who Are You Mad At?
April 07, 2022 11:36 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen decisions are made that we don't like we tend to take our frustration out on the wrong people.
Episode 172: Once You Hit 2
April 05, 2022 12:20 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBI discuss the NCAA men's basketball national championship. I also look at the trade between Philadelphia and New Orleans and discuss why the narratives about the trade seem to be wrong.
Episode 171: Dawn of a New Day
April 04, 2022 15:43 - 16 minutes - 15 MBI discuss the victory by the South Carolina women's basketball team in the NCAA championship and how Dawn Staley has elbowed her way into the best coach in the world discussion.
Episode 170: BA Salute
April 01, 2022 14:11 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBI discuss the Bucs hiring Todd Bowles, their treatment of previous black quarterbacks and the respect that Bruce Arians deserve on the way out. He is the one-man Rooney Rule!
Episode 169: Players Play
March 30, 2022 14:19 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBI talk about the issue I have with Sixers fans always blaming the coach and Giants fans self-fulfilling prophecies.
Episode 168: This Is The List?
March 30, 2022 00:23 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBI react to a list of top 100 greatest college quarterbacks of all time and the tremendous flaws that I see on it. Plus, How in the hell did UCONN women get a home game as the lower seed against the #1 seed?
Episode 167: Truth and Consequences
March 28, 2022 14:10 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBI touch on the Will Smith/Chris Rock issue, my Tar Heels make the final four, and my Lakers....damn.
Episode 166: Fools Gold
March 25, 2022 11:54 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBI talk about the collapse of Gonzaga which seems to be a yearly occurrence in the NCAA tournament.
Episode 165: Be Careful
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBI discuss some of the blockbuster Tyreek Hill trade between the Chiefs and the Dolphins.
Episode 164: Missed The Landing
March 23, 2022 13:09 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBI talk about all the new coaching hires in NCAA basketball. The situation in South Carolina really sticks out to me.
Episode 163: QB's Go Round
March 22, 2022 11:59 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBI talk about the QB shuffling in the NFL and why one person might find that they don't have a seat at the party.
Episode 162: Where Are The Points?
March 21, 2022 15:11 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBI talk about the first weekend of the 2022 NCAA tournament and the lack of points scored. Who is to blame and what can be done.
Episode 161: You Want Who?
March 21, 2022 11:20 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBI discuss some of the free agent moves early on in the NFL and ponder, why?
Episode 160:When The Game's Over
March 14, 2022 13:14 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBI talk about the finality of death and how we equate the end of a game to it.