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Breaking The Ice Podcast

Breaking The Ice Podcast

By Breaking The Ice Podcast

This podcast has no filter, no volume control, no sense of personal space, no proper hygiene, no etiquette, and no clue. It’s like giving a monkey a microphone and a hand grenade.
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Breaking The Ice PodcastJun 25, 2020

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Greg Fitzsimmons Returns | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Greg Fitzsimmons Returns | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Greg Fitzsimmons returns to Breaking The Ice Podcast! Mike Hsu was not able to join this episode, so Greg joins Josh Dolan and guest co-host Corinne Kimball (103.3 AMP Radio) to talk about comedy, kids, and his shows at Laugh Boston on June 16th and 17th! Greg also tells some old comedy stories from back in the day when Greg, Bill Burr and Joe Rogan were new comedians doing shows in Worcester!

Jun 16, 202336:56
Comedian Jared Freid | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Jared Freid | Breaking The Ice Podcast

The hilarious comedian Jared Freid joined Mike Hsu and Josh Dolan on this weeks podcast! They talked to Jared about his two shows next month at The Wilbur, charcuterie boards, and Jared gives Hsu some hypothetical dating advice!

Oct 20, 202259:12
LUCAS CARR: ESPN, Matt Brown, and NHL | Breaking The Ice Podcast

LUCAS CARR: ESPN, Matt Brown, and NHL | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Lucas Carr is a former Army Ranger, Boston Fire Fighter, frequent WAAF guest on air, badass, and owner of Pathfinder Tree Service. We talked to Lucas about his upcoming feature on ESPN 30 for 30 about himself & Matt Brown and The Matt Brown Foundation. Lucas also talks about his time fighting over seas, his inside NHL scoop and some old WAAF stories! 



Aug 20, 202201:44:08
Worcester Railers NEW Head Coach & GM: Jordan LaVallée-Smotherman | Breaking The Ice Podcast
Jul 27, 202253:15
Be A Man | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Be A Man | Breaking The Ice Podcast

We were join this week by #TikTok Celebrity @Boston Be A Man . We talked about man stuff and his two shows coming up.. June 23rd at The Chevalier Theater and June 24th at Foxwoods. Listen to this episode.. Be A Man.

Jun 21, 202255:21
Arcades, Daytime TV, and Throwbacks | Breaking Thew Ice Podcast

Arcades, Daytime TV, and Throwbacks | Breaking Thew Ice Podcast

We were guest-less this week but we did cover a lot of ground. We talked about throwback items that aren't around anymore like VHS, Smoking Sections at restaurants and Josh Dolan's daughter turning one! 


Jun 07, 202201:00:41
Comedian Jonathan Kite | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Jonathan Kite | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we were joined by comedian Jonathan Kite! Not only is he an amazing actor and hilarious comedian, he's one of the best impressionists out there! You may know him from best known for his role as Oleg Golishevsky on 2 Broke Girls and his show on Netflix with Jamie Foxx and David Allen Grier called "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" and many other shows such as Family Guy. We talked to Jonathan about bad interviews he's done, Wilt Chamberlin, and doing celebrity impressions. Isaiah and Jonathan have a mutual friend Isaiah have a mutual friend Chad and Jonathan explain how him and Chad first met. The show started in a Lyft until Jonathan was able to break into a house to use the wifi. (He didn't really break in.)

May 21, 202201:02:18
Dane Cook | Breaking The Ice Podcast
Apr 22, 202254:15
Worcester Railers Captain - Jordan Smotherman | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Worcester Railers Captain - Jordan Smotherman | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Worcester Railers Captain, Jordan LaVallée-Smotherman, came back on the podcast to talk about the end of the season and the Railers playoff push! Jordan also talks about going to the Masters TWICE, having minor heart surgery, hockey fights, bad team names, and Josh tries to convince Jordan to let him play for the Worcester Railers if they are ever short on skaters for a game.. (Nobody took Josh seriously). And we also learn that you can no longer go with no bucket during warmups.

Apr 09, 202201:22:15
Will Smith, Smoke Candy, and Billionaires | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Will Smith, Smoke Candy, and Billionaires | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we started off with talking about why Josh won't except food you offer him if you brought it from home, Billionaires, Will Smith's Slap, and Mike Hsu's Daughter teaches us the new words the cool kids are using nowadays, and how to use the words. We also talk about the BTI live music show on The AMP App!

Apr 04, 202201:23:40
Comedian Paul Mecurio | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Paul Mecurio | Breaking The Ice Podcast

We were joined this week Emmy & Peabody award winning comedian Paul Mecurio! We talked to Paul about his shows coming up March 25th & 26h at Off Cabot Comedy in Beverly, MA. You may know Paul from his several appearances on “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert,” “The Daily Show,” "The CBS Late, Late Show," HBO, “The Tonight Show,“ ESPN, Showtime, NBC’s “Fridays,” and “The Joke Show” and VH-I Clip Shows and MUCH MORE! We also talked to Paul about his Rhode Island Italian family, political correctness, and we talk about Don Orsillo and it's not about what you think!  To see Paul live and check out his podcast go to paulmecurio.com for TIX and more!

Mar 24, 202201:06:48
Tom Dreesen | Sinatra, The Comedy Store, & Free Speech | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Tom Dreesen | Sinatra, The Comedy Store, & Free Speech | Breaking The Ice Podcast

We were joined once again by comedian Tom Dreesen! We talk to Tom about the Showtime documentary he was is about The Comedy Store! Tom also tell some stories about Frank Sinatra and talks about his book "Still Standing..."!

Mar 14, 202201:13:22
LB PANT-LESS In A Bar, Internships, and The Comedy Store | Breaking The Ice Podcast

LB PANT-LESS In A Bar, Internships, and The Comedy Store | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we talk about how soft kids are today with their PAID internships and what our first radio internships were like. Mike Hsu tells a story of the time LB took his pants off in a bar and we talk about a whole lot more including The Comedy Store Documentary on Showtime! Oh, and the Racist Cock gets some more work this week.
Mar 08, 202253:31
Mistress Carrie Answers The Bat-Signal | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mistress Carrie Answers The Bat-Signal | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Our big guest this week had to bail and then Mike Hsu ended up on a Milk-Carton because he went missing and was nowhere to be found once it was show time. So Josh and Isaiah sent out the Bat-Signal on social media to see who would come on the show.. and within a matter of seconds Mistress Carrie was in the chat! We apologize that we didn't end up getting to anyone else who joined the chat. We ended up doing a full episode with Carrie and before we knew it we were out of time! Also we located Mike Hsu later that day.. He's fine.  

Check out our friends from 1 Worcester Homes: https://www.1worcesterhomes.com

CHECK OUT CARRIE'S WEBSITE: https://mistresscarrie.com

Feb 25, 202248:12
Tuukka, Concerts, and Locker Rooms | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Tuukka, Concerts, and Locker Rooms | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This episode we talk about Tuukka Rask retiring from hockey, old WAAF concert stories including Locobazooka & The Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg and times we found ourselves in professional sports team locker rooms when we probably didn't belong. We also see a few appearances from our old friend the Racist Cock! We also welcome our new sponsor to the show ---> https://www.1worcesterhomes.com/

Feb 15, 202201:11:31
Joe Rogan vs. Neil Young | Breaking The Ice Podcast / Long May You Young Podcast

Joe Rogan vs. Neil Young | Breaking The Ice Podcast / Long May You Young Podcast

Breaking The Ice joined forces with our friends Luke & Russ Condon from the band Town Meeting and Mike Hsu's other podcast Long May You Young. We talk about Neil Young removing himself from Spotify after saying he didn’t want to be on the same platform as Joe Rogan. 
Jan 29, 202201:26:16
Samantha Ramsdell RETURNS | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Samantha Ramsdell RETURNS | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Samantha Ramsdell makes her second appearance on BTI! Sam will be at Laugh Boston this weekend doing stand up as well as shoving food in her mouth & much more! We talk to Sam about her Butt Hole, Food, leaving the corporate world and we call Andy Ferg from North Shore Beefs for advice on what place Sam should hit up for some roast beef while she's in town! To see Sam live in Boston this weekend go to: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Samantha-Ramsdell-800pm/451550?afflky=LaughBoston

FOLLOW SAM ON IG & TikTok:  

IG: https://www.instagram.com/samramsdell5/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samramsdell5?lang=en

Jan 21, 202251:03
Greg Fitzsimmons | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Greg Fitzsimmons | Breaking The Ice Podcast

WE'RE BACK! In our first episode back we were joined by comedian Greg Fitzsimmons! Greg talks about his good friend, the late Bob Saget. Greg also talks about some old stories when him and Joe Rogan were roommates when they started out in comedy, and the time him and Bill Burr got into a situation at a rest stop off the Mass Pike! We chatted about his shows at Laugh Boston this weekend and what he has coming up!
Jan 12, 202249:13
Worcester Railers Captain - Jordan LaVallée-Smotherman | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Worcester Railers Captain - Jordan LaVallée-Smotherman | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Captain of Worcester Railers, Jordan LaVallée-Smotherman, joined the show this week! Jordan talked about turning down 2 million dollars to keep playing pro hockey, getting sent down to the AHL after scoring his first NHL goal, terrifying team bus rides, and the time he filmed a commercial with Lyndon Byers. We also talked to Jordan about Mike Hsu competing in a pie eating contest coming up that will be held at a Worcester Railers game! Jordan had a lot of great stories from the early days of his pro hockey career and what he plans to do once he stops play hockey!
Dec 10, 202101:05:56
Dan O'Connor of FOUR YEAR STRONG | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Dan O'Connor of FOUR YEAR STRONG | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Four Year Strong vocalist and guitarist, Dan O'Connor, joined the guys this week to talk about the bands recent tour, their holiday show coming up, tour stories, Four Year Strongs first gig on an island in the middle of a swamp! We also talk to Dan about growing up in Worcester and how many people ask for free tickets when Four Year Strong is playing a show at home in Worcester! A lot more was covered in this episode.. but to find out what else we talked about you're just going to have to listen!

Dec 03, 202157:29
Everyone's Sick | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Everyone's Sick | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This episode got off to a slow start because everyone on the show was feeling under the weather.. but then things pick up as the episode moved along!

Nov 09, 202150:45
A.J. Galante & Danbury Trashers | Breaking The Ice Podcast

A.J. Galante & Danbury Trashers | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This episode we had A.J. Galante from the smash-hit Netflix documentary Untold: Crime and Penalties about his UHL hockey team the Danbury Trashers! A.J. talks about Drake asking for his jersey and posting it on IG, running a pro hockey team at age 17, and some of the other crazy stories in his life that was cover in the documentary, like the story of the time The Rock, Triple H and other WWF stars showed up at his 11th birthday party. We talk to A.J. about his life now in professional boxing and what may be new with the Trashers brand. If you haven't seen this documentary on Netflix yet, you need to go see it even if you aren't a hockey fan!

Oct 29, 202101:04:37
DRUGS & TIME TRAVEL | Breaking The Ice Podcast

DRUGS & TIME TRAVEL | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mike Hsu, Josh Dolan, and Isaiah talk about some drug adventures they have been on.. This episode explains the meaning of life apparently as well as what is coming up on the podcast now that we are back from break!

Oct 25, 202101:03:47
Micky Ward | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Micky Ward | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we were joined by The Fighter himself.. "Irish" Micky Ward!

Oct 04, 202151:46
Norm Macdonald, Netflix, & Drugs: Breaking The Ice Podcast

Norm Macdonald, Netflix, & Drugs: Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we talk about Norm Macdonald and Josh coming out of standup comedy retirement! We also talk about what we've been watching on Netflix, drugs we've tried and what's coming up with the podcast!

Sep 27, 202101:09:08
Mistress Carrie | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mistress Carrie | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we were joined by Mistress Carrie! Carrie apologizes to Celine Dion, talks about her feud with deer and being covered by coyote urine. We also talk about an event on Tuesday September 21, 2021 when Mistress Carrie has her 150th Cocktails in the War Room LIVE at The Boat in Dracut! Mike Hsu co-hosting the night with Carrie and Josh Dolan will be open the show with stand-up! Also Mike Hsu is still hangry and gets a little stoned at the end.

Sep 04, 202101:00:31
Mike Hsu Is Hangry | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mike Hsu Is Hangry | Breaking The Ice Podcast

First of all don't listen to this episode if you are hungry. This we we talk about a lot of crazy good food! Also we talk about the passing of former NHL player and fellow podcaster Jimmy Hayes and Josh tells a couple stories from when he first got to know Jimmy. Mike Hsu talks about his diet and all the food he has had to cut out of his diet. Isaiah does the podcast from the surface of the moon but manages to talk about why he wasn't allowed to use his real name on the air back in the 90's. Also this week we talk about a few live podcasts we will be doing! 

Aug 27, 202101:03:18
Shane Vitko | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Shane Vitko | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we welcome back Shane Vitko! We talk to Shane about his podcast with singer Tommy Vext, prison, beard oil, road rage and a whole bunch of other topics! We cover a lot of ground in this episode!

Aug 19, 202154:09
Charlie Moore | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Charlie Moore | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we are joined by The Mad Fisherman, Charlie Moore!

Aug 06, 202156:49
Lenny Clarke | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Lenny Clarke | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we welcome back one of our favorite people in the world, LENNY CLARKE! We talk to Lenny about the show he is doing at Polar Park in Worcester of 7/20/21 to pay tribute to fallen Police Officer Manny Familia drowned while attempting to rescue someone in Green Hill Park. Lenny also talks about doing comedy in Worcester in the 80’s, his massive stroke, and how he got sober! This episode in shorter than normal but a lot was packed into this one! 

Jul 19, 202139:08
Comedian Tony V | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Tony V | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we were joined by Boston comedy legend Tony V!

Jul 12, 202152:17
Comedian Corey Rodrigues | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Corey Rodrigues | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we talked to comedian Corey Rodrigues! We talk about a man getting attacked by a bear, writing jokes & finding your voice as an entertainer, boxing, real and fake radio, and how politicians are all on the same team. Hopefully this episode is as fun to listen to as it was to record! Go check out Corey to watch his video and find out where he is performing at https://coreyrodrigues.com!

Jul 05, 202101:07:22
Comedian Jimmy Dunn | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Jimmy Dunn | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This episode was for sure a wild one after taking a week off last week! Comedian Jimmy Dunn joined us this week to talk about comedy, writing on our favorite show Loudermilk, his sitcom, best and worst shows seen at Hampton Beach, seafood, water parks, and crazy small engine plane rides we've all been on! We also find out about how Josh almost died last (everyone is fine) and why a cop asked Josh about Mike Hsu.. AND MORE!

Jun 28, 202101:36:36
North Shore Beefs' Andy Ferg | Breaking The Ice Podcast

North Shore Beefs' Andy Ferg | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Andy Ferg from North Shore Beefs returns to the show! We covered the drama surrounding North Shore Beefs and what really happened. Andy calls out Isaiah for being creepy to one of our recent guests, and Mike Hsu tells us what he has to do now because he lost a bet!

Jun 14, 202101:04:40
Andrew Raycroft & Baby Dolan | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Andrew Raycroft & Baby Dolan | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Former Boston Bruins goalie and NESN analyst Andrew Raycroft returns to the show to talk playoff hockey and Josh brings is new baby onto the show to meet everyone!

Jun 07, 202153:45
Samantha Ramsdell | Breaking The Ice Podcast
May 24, 202148:43
Mike Wendt | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mike Wendt | Breaking The Ice Podcast

We talked to our pal Mike Wendt. You may remember Mike from his time on WAAF and WZLX as well as his show on NESN. We talk about Happy Hour, his podcast with Andy Ferg of North Shore Beefs, and what his plans are for TV since moving on from his #NESN show!

May 17, 202158:52
Joe Rogan, Crazy Band Requests, and Ellen | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Joe Rogan, Crazy Band Requests, and Ellen | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Isaiah has been missing in Mexico for about a week now. Mike and Josh talk about weed, crazy band requests, having a baby, Mistress Carrie joining Hsu on 100.1 FM The Pike, Joe Rogan as president and MUCH MORE!

May 06, 202147:53
Comedian Will Noonan | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Comedian Will Noonan | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This week we are joined by comedian and actor Will Noonan!

Apr 26, 202101:24:38
Red Sox Opening Day Recap & Meeting Alice Cooper | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Red Sox Opening Day Recap & Meeting Alice Cooper | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mike Hsu, Josh Dolan, and Isaiah were one of the few people at Fenway Park to see Red Sox home opener! Not only was it the first game that allowed fans since the virus hit, it was also the the first time all three of the guys were in the same room at the same time! They also talk about meeting Alice Cooper, Beer, and Loudermilk! 

Apr 12, 202145:05
The Call of Kilimanjaro: Jeff Belanger | Breaking The Ice Podcast

The Call of Kilimanjaro: Jeff Belanger | Breaking The Ice Podcast

New England Legends Host and Podcaster Shares Message of Hope and Motivation in First Memoir: The Call of Kilimanjaro. Jeff climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to LLS to help fight blood cancer. He join BTI once again to tell stories and talk about everything from what it’s like to write a book, what it’s like to find out the book store put your book in an awful place, and what goes through your mind when you get to the top of one of the biggest mountains in the world!

Apr 05, 202101:02:21
Danielle Murr - Leaving Radio & What's Next! | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Danielle Murr - Leaving Radio & What's Next! | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Danielle Murr joined BTI to talk about her decision to leave WEEI's The Greg Hill Morning Show and radio all together for podcasting! Danielle talks about her new podcast called "I'll Have One Of Everything". She also talks about what else she has in the works plants, ASMR, animals, old WAAF stories and possible names for restaurants!

Mar 28, 202101:16:57
St. Patricks Day, Radio Wars, and Lucas Carr | Breaking The Ice Podcast

St. Patricks Day, Radio Wars, and Lucas Carr | Breaking The Ice Podcast

For the second year in a row St. Patricks Day was canceled and nobody could go out. But that didn't stop us from having a party on this show! We we were also joined by our old friend Lucas Carr. Lucas was an Army Ranger, Boston Firefighter, former Edmonton Oiler (Kind of) and Chuck D's new best friend! So many topics were covered in this episode from old radio war stories, Nirvana, Bacon, and how Lucas's Army Ranger jacket ended up becoming the Boston Bruins good luck charm during their 2013 Stanley Cup run!

Mar 20, 202101:30:03
Comedian Jackie Flynn | Breaking The Ice Podcast
Mar 11, 202101:07:16
Phil Labonte of All That Remains RETURNS! | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Phil Labonte of All That Remains RETURNS! | Breaking The Ice Podcast

All That Remains lead singer, Phil Labonte, returned to the podcast this week! Phil is our first three peat guest on the show.. so Phil has scored the first BTI hat trick! We talked to Phil about the struggles of planning a tour and getting back on stage even for a well known band like  All That Remains. We also talked about Phil's move to Texas, his love and marriage proposal to Taylor Swift, All That Remains baby merch, Dr. Seuss, and clearing up some comments that were made about him from some recent news and metal blog who tend to target Phil. We also talked to Phil about going viral worldwide for comments he made about Nickelback and Metallica last time he was on our show!! We covered a lot of ground in this episode and we were so happy to once again have Phil on with us!

Mar 05, 202155:48
Mike Hsu Has A New Morning Radio Show! | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mike Hsu Has A New Morning Radio Show! | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Mike Hsu is back on the air full time and he debuted his new morning show this week on 100.1 FM The Pike! We moved our guest to next week because we felt we just needed to talk with Hsu about his new show, what he has planned, and we also chat about how crazy it's been that it has now been over a year since WAAF went off the air! We also talk about NASCAR fans, Hsu's green drink, and getting old! #RadioRehab #MikeHsu #ThePike #WAAF

Feb 26, 202154:10
WAAF & Serial Killers | Breaking The Ice Podcast

WAAF & Serial Killers | Breaking The Ice Podcast

This episode we talk about how it's crazy that's it's been almost a year since WAAF went off the air. We had our Day 1 OG sponsor Chris Riggs from Garage Doors Plus on the show who was in the AAF studio with us the day the station went off the air. We also talk about how Josh Dolan's wife is doing with pregnancy and we get into it about serial killers and creepy places you can stay over night!

Feb 18, 202157:43
Never Wake A Pregnant Woman | Breaking The Ice Podcast

Never Wake A Pregnant Woman | Breaking The Ice Podcast

The title of this episode explains it all, Josh Dolan learned a few days ago that it is not a good idea to wake up his pregnant wife, and it may have something to do with why he didn't drink during this weeks episode. Mike Hsu talks about how his gig at 100.7 The Pike is going while drinking FIVE BEERS at once out of a glass boot. We get a look behind the scenes of the Breaking The Ice World Headquarters and we hear the story of the time Josh chose sandwiches over saving a life?! Hsu's daughter drops in to say hello, and the guys also talk about the new Foo Fighter album! Yeah we covered a lot in this episode. Give us a #Cheddah if you listen to the whole thing!

Feb 08, 202101:30:39
Breaking The Ice with Andrew Raycroft

Breaking The Ice with Andrew Raycroft

Andrew Raycroft returns to the podcast. Some of you maybe know Razor from his time minding the net for the Boston Bruins, rookie of the year in 2000, or as a NESN analyst for Boston Bruins games. Or maybe you remember him during his time as co-host of this podcast in the early years! We talked to Andrew about how weird this season must be for the players, Zdeno Chara going to the CAPS, Sandwiches, concerts and the Natick Mall!

Jan 28, 202159:13
Breaking The Ice with Rick Middleton

Breaking The Ice with Rick Middleton

Its the beginning of the NHL season and the Boston Bruins have a new captain, Patrice Bergeron! So who better to have on the show than a former Boston Bruins captain who has his number hanging in the rafters of the Boston Garden. Nifty talks about what it takes to be a captain of a hockey team in the NHL, The Bruins Alumni, his movie "Tough Sledding" that's in the works, how he found out the Boston Bruins were retiring his number, and how Derek Sanderson got him shipped out of New York when the Rangers traded Nifty to the Boston Bruins.

Jan 21, 202157:05