Cowboy Season with Clev Wason & Matt Frates

Episode 14: Athletes and Media Obligation

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400

After the announcement on Instagram by Naomi Osaka that she would not be participating in any interviews during the French Open, the sports world is abuzz discussing the decision. In step with the global discussion, Matty Ice and Clev dive into the many facets of this decision. Is it a purely black and white decision, or are there both corporate and financial influences that may prohibit this decision from truly changing the long-standing paradigm between athletes and the media? This and the show experiences a first time occurrence!

Episode 13: Greatest Heels in Sports History

Matty Ice Media Network — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400

After an offline conversation about the boxer Ricardo Mayorga, Matty Ice and Clev decided to breakdown their Top 5 Greatest Heels in Sports History. What makes a great heel isn't just being good or unlikeable, it's a combination of attributes that makes you love to dislike them. Sports is chock full of great heels, and there isn't enough time to talk about them all.

Episode 12: Everyone Has A Plug

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Fri, 07 May 2021 19:03:51 -0400

Clev and Matty Ice return for another week of organic banter, this time tackling the concept of a plug. Everyone knows someone with an in or exclusive access, but how and who we lend that access to friends and family can be tricky. It's important to respect the relationships you have, and due your due diligence when dealing with a new acquaintance. Are you a plug or are you the one in need of one?

Episode 11: NFL Draft

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:30:42 -0400

The NFL Draft is here and Matty and Clev talk the culture of the draft. How much has changed in the last year? Are they excited about their teams future, and more?

Episode 10: What Do You Collect?

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Clev has long said that everyone collects something. In talking through what they collect, Matty Ice and Clev think about what America collects, and how the brief time America has been in existence affects the history we seem to forget. What is your most sacred collection?

Episode 9: Health Valuations

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Matty Ice and Clev return after a two week layoff to tend to their busy personal lives. Upon return they get into the deep meanings of health and wellness, lending credence to the idea that we should treat our bodies as our most prized possession. More cowboys of the week emerge, so tune in and find out who made the cut.

Episode 8: America the Violent (Part 2)

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Part 2: As American pushes closer and closer to the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, mass shootings have returned to our unfortunate norm. Clev and Matty deep dive into America's violence problem, sharing personal stories and truths. While things seem hopeless, not all is lost.

Episode 7: America the Violent (Part 1)

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Part 1: As American pushes closer and closer to the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, mass shootings have returned to our unfortunate norm. Clev and Matty deep dive into America's violence problem, sharing personal stories and truths. While things seem hopeless, not all is lost.

Episode 6: "Cancel Culture" Currency

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Matty Ice and Clev dive further into the recent happenings in "Cancel Culture". Each situation is created differently, and it's worth dissecting each to find out the missed opportunities society may be forgoing.

Episode 5: The (Naive) Invincibility of Male Power

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400

On the heels of National Women's Day, Matty and Clev dive into the Les Mile scandal, and speak to the invincibility men feel in their positions of power. Another Cowboy of the Week is crowned, adding to the compiled list.

Episode 4: Stick to Sports? (Part 2)

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Part 2: Draymond speaks to all cowboys out there, while Matty and Clev continue their discussion about brand responsibility.

Episode 3: Stick to Sports? (Part 1)

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:44:40 -0400

Part 1: LeBron was in the news recently for another incident of being told to "stick to sports". Matty and Clev dive into the idea that politics and sports don't mix, and wonder if being told how to act or represent a brand is an unfair expectation.

Episode 2: The Athlete's Curse

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Matty and Clev are back (with better audio!) and get into what professional athletes go through after they retire. Men and women alike, no matter the sport, put their blood, sweat and tears into their professions, but is it enough to fulfill throughout the their later years?

Episode 1: Forging a New Path

Matt Frates & Cleveland Wason — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Matty Ice and Clev are back with a new title and new concept. The future is bright as the men get into this new direction, while keeping it light talking about the past, present, and future of gaming and the gaming industry. New beginnings are not without struggles, as Matty Ice has some technical difficulties. Welcome to Cowboy Season!