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Solefully Casual with Matt Frates episodes

June 23, 2021 Episode 74: Father's Day
Matty Ice brings back a familiar voice to the show, his brother-in-law Mike, this time live in studio! Both fortunate to have strong fathers in their lives, Matt and Mike talk through their dads and their upbringing, eventually swinging the conversation to what it is like to become a dad and be a dad. Being a parent will always be difficult, but as we get older we see the influences they have on us; both positive and negative. Big thanks to Mike for stopping by!
53 min
June 21, 2021 Episode 73: Male-Driven Decisions
After an in-depth conversation with a listener likening white people choosing not to get the vaccine to women being forced into taking birth control, host Matty Ice talks through the idea of decisions made "on behalf" of females lacking any female perspective. Why do women bear all of the burden when it comes to birth control? Perhaps the inclusion of different perspectives would better our societal decisions that have become "commonplace".
22 min
June 18, 2021 Episode 72: Juneteenth
The Senate has now made Juneteenth a national holiday in the United States ... and now what? While this is a step in terms of recognition, there are still major changes that Congress can make to improve lives and equality in this country. Matty Ice dives into ways in which he, and by extension you, can help to bring this change within your communities.
23 min
June 16, 2021 Episode 71: Christian Eriksen's Heart Attack
Tragedy nearly fell at the Euro 2020 football tournament as Danish player Christian Eriksen suffered from cardiac arrest during a game. Matty reflects on this incident, his own battle with cardiac arrest, and reminiscences of a time in his childhood where both his community and household were struck by it. What would you do with a second chance in life?
22 min
June 14, 2021 Episode 70: Covid Vaccine Confusion
Many athletes (largely white men) have put their names to the fact that they have not received the covid vaccine. Those same folks claim a lack of information or just not wanting to do it, but can't they do better? Matty Ice talks through the responsibility some have when they put they names and clout behind an opinion. Where do we go forward as a country while also allowing the freedom of choice that makes America the place that it is?
24 min
June 11, 2021 Episode 69: Self Care Revelations
In this Friday's installment, Matty Ice talks about some clarify he has gained when it comes to the concept of self care. Through talks with his wife, he has learned not only how self care makes him feel better and fuels his passions, but how that passion is paid forward into the most important aspects of his life: being a father and a husband. Do you take care of yourself?
21 min
June 09, 2021 Episode 68: Golf Personalities and Confusion
Golf is a great sport to watch, but oh so frustrating to play. Matty Ice talks through three incidents in the sport that have captivated viewers and pundits for differing reasons. Do you like feuds in golf? Are you confused about the Jon Rahm situation? Tune in to talk it out.
24 min
June 07, 2021 Episode 67: Struggling With Mental Health
Always honest and genuine, Matty Ice takes this episode to talk through his current struggles with mental health. It's not always easy in this life, and sometimes we all just need a friendly ear to vent to. Taking the audience as his friends, he talks through many things related to mental health. If you're struggling too, you are not alone.
22 min
June 04, 2021 Episode 66: Sports Fan Bases and Behavior
Over the last two weeks Americans have been able to get out to see live sporting events again; most notably the NBA playoffs. In that short time, there have been five disturbing instances of fans thinking that dehumanizing players is okay. Matty speaks to these incidents, giving words to his frustration and sadness, while also speaking to how these individuals represent a region as a whole.
24 min
June 02, 2021 Episode 65: Naomi Osaka and Shifting the Media Paradigm
Naomi Osaka shocked the tennis world when she announced she would not be participating in media events during her time at the French Open. Since that time, the negative coverage and pressure from the tournament's governing body have forced her to withdraw to see to her mental health. Matty dives into this, starting with what he and Clev talked about on Cowboy Season, and turns to how the paradigm needs to shift in order for both the sports and their respective athletes to grow.
25 min

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Walk in the shoes of Matt "Matty Ice" Frates as he takes his love of conversation to the airwaves. Matt will monologue, dialogue, and interview his way through topics running around in his mind. This…