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It's All Nice On Ice

It's All Nice On Ice

By It's All Nice on Ice

It’s All Nice On Ice is a show by two longtime friends and music lovers, Jake Dmochowski and Chris Calabrese. Every week we get together to talk comically/casually about happenings in music, NYC, pop culture and more. We include plenty of music on our show, playing our favorite new tracks or whoever comes up in conversation. We also cover previews and recaps of local shows.

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33: Indigo Boy Squad w/ Carl Grambit

It's All Nice On IceAug 17, 2018

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2021 AOTY

2021 AOTY

The fellas got back together to review the 2021 Albums of the Year. Charlie, Chris, and Jake run through their picks, dive deep into ground-breaking trends of the year, and Chris finally gets critical. Arctic Monkeys were not even mentioned during this It's All Nice on Ice/I Bet You Look Good on the Podcast epic cross-over event. Check it outttttttttttttt

Dec 13, 202101:24:16
IANOI Annual AOTY & Awards 2020 pt. 2

IANOI Annual AOTY & Awards 2020 pt. 2

Your guys take on another round of bests for 2020 - diving into Spotify Wrapped, IANOI Awards, Iceboxes of the Year, and a one-sided discussion about whether or not the New York bit from IANOI AAAA p. 1 was good. Can Jake still not hear the music? Is Chris the only one prepared for this episode? Can the Ice Guys make it through a whole podcast without accidentally pausing the recording? Can't miss this one, folks.

Jan 08, 202154:43
IANOI Annual AOTY & Awards 2020 pt. 1

IANOI Annual AOTY & Awards 2020 pt. 1

Your guys break down their favorite music and music moments from 2020. Jake can't hear the music; Chris can. And, oh boy, is New York not what it used to be! Scooby Doo. Scrappy Doo. You already know the rest. 

Dec 03, 202053:57
Favorite of 2019 (Part 2)

Favorite of 2019 (Part 2)

Second round of the Ice Guys's 2019 tops!

Dec 30, 201948:15
Favorites of 2019 (Part 1)

Favorites of 2019 (Part 1)

Your guys are back in town. And you know they gotta run through their favorite albums of 2019 cmonnnnn man. In the words of Stormzy, "How the fuck did man get here?" Also, sorry to bother you, but, is my going to be room comped?

Dec 15, 201949:25
61: Chris = Rob Thomas

61: Chris = Rob Thomas

Chris goes solo for the first time ever, taking questions and fielding phone calls from listeners while playing some new tunes.
Mar 27, 201959:00
60: Taste The Filament

60: Taste The Filament

Chris and Quinn sit down to recap SXSW when the lights go out in the studio. A chatty repairman named Peter takes the mic to tell his story and freak everyone out.
Mar 20, 201959:01
59: Meggy P On The Radio

59: Meggy P On The Radio

Radio legend Meggy P joins the show to talk about new music from Mac DeMarco, Tierra Whack, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and more!
Mar 18, 201959:00
58: Jake's Last Show

58: Jake's Last Show

It's Jake's last show, so your guys decide to have a little fun with it.
Mar 06, 201901:00:00
56: Radio Free Belgium w/ Bob Bonzi

56: Radio Free Belgium w/ Bob Bonzi

Big week, oh boy, big week. Bob Bonzi joins Chris & Jake to celebrate Global Radio Day and they explore opportunities to keep growing the show. Jake showcases a billion impressions. The squad listens to some LCD Soundsystem, Khalid/Disclosure, old Lethal Bizzle, and a whole lot more. Stick around for the icebox too!
Feb 16, 201958:60
55: The Gimlet Acquisition w/ Jason Borm & Josh Rat

55: The Gimlet Acquisition w/ Jason Borm & Josh Rat

The ice guys welcome back two of the most controversial guests in IANOI history, Jason Borm (formerly of Shock Top, Spotify, Gimlet Media) and Josh Rat (senior editor, Business Insider) to talk the hottest scoops in the biz. The crew also listens to some new tunes from Girlpool and Theophilus London & Tame Impala, along with more! And the icebox, too! Bruv! It's cold out here, ya get me!
Feb 08, 201959:00
54: FiDi Now!

54: FiDi Now!

Cold week out here in Brooklyn. You know what that means... life in the fridge, baby! The ice guys welcome back fan favorite segment IANOICS[WGALTMTM] - BOTMC! This time - ICP Edition. Lotsa grime talk today and new tunes by Better Oblivion Community Center, J. Cole, & so much more. We also throw some personal favorites into the icebox for the first time.
Feb 01, 201959:00
52: DateMyProfessor.com w/ Mr. Charlie Greenwald

52: DateMyProfessor.com w/ Mr. Charlie Greenwald

Full crew with Chris & Jake both in the house. English teacher Mr. Charlie Greenwald joins us live for some in-depth discussions on music, plumbing, and men (of both the homo neanderthalensis and homo sapiens varieties). New music from Halogens, The Killers, Gary Clark Jr., & more! And the icebox! It's cold out here, yeah!
Jan 17, 201959:00
51: New Year, New Jake w/ Kevin Yetman

51: New Year, New Jake w/ Kevin Yetman

What's up. We're back (and we back and we back and we back and we back). Most interesting guest of 2018 joins Jake for a discussion about what went right last year, and a quick run-through of new personas for Jake in 2019 (because whatever he was doing last year clearly didn't work). The ice guys also check out the new MIke Posner song, celebrate Bowie's birthday, and chat with Chris about the new icebox song.
Jan 11, 201959:01
50: Top Albums of 2018 Pt. 2

50: Top Albums of 2018 Pt. 2

To round out a wonderful 2018, Jake and Chris reveal their top five albums of the year, all of which are 'Scorpion' by Drake.
Dec 20, 201859:00
49: Top Albums of 2018 Pt. 1

49: Top Albums of 2018 Pt. 1

Jake and Chris make art into a competition as they roll through the first half of their top 10 records of the year.
Dec 18, 201859:00
48: AWARDS 2019

48: AWARDS 2019

You've been hearing about it all year long, now listen to us almost forget to do it. Behold, the 2019 IANOI Awards Show! The "Got Loyalty; Got Royalty Inside My BNA (Best New Artist)" award is crowned as well as tons of icebox awards, guest awards, host awards, and an almost unbelievable amount of other real tight stuff. Enjoy and thanks for coming along for this ride with us! Come back in the next two weeks as we run through our top 10 albums of the year!
Dec 07, 201859:00
47: The Gravy Train

47: The Gravy Train

Friend of the show Kevin Yetman joins the program to talk about his new book publishing venture, Gravy Train Press. He brings in several authors to talk about his unique line of wonderful Thanksgiving cookbooks.
Nov 28, 201859:00
46: Brian Perrino (fka McTavish) Plays Us Songs

46: Brian Perrino (fka McTavish) Plays Us Songs

Eclectic singer/songwriter/veteran Brian Perrino joins us in the IANOI studio to play some new tracks from his latest album, "Check Out All The Types Of Music I Can Play (That’s A Lot Of Types Of Music For Someone To Play)"
Nov 16, 201859:01
44: SPOOKSHOW w/ Elmo

44: SPOOKSHOW w/ Elmo

It's Halloween time and the studio is more like a - you guessed it - spookedio. Elmo (from Times Square) joins Jake & Chris to chat about what the world is really like for a working furry. The crew cranks out monster jams to Boygenius and Pedro the Lion. This one goes into the books and Chris has some fun in the icebox and Jake just watches, as usual.
Nov 02, 201859:00
43: Podcast Awards w/ Wanda Quarium

43: Podcast Awards w/ Wanda Quarium

iHeartMedia intern/representative Wanda Quarium joins your guys Jake & Chris to discuss how they will win big at the first annual Podcast Awards. Enjoy scorching new tunes from Cloud Nothings, Open Mike Eagle, and The Front Bottoms, as well as a truly hypothermic icebox session! Break out the milk - you'll need it for this one!
Oct 26, 201858:60
42: A Band Called "The Czars"

42: A Band Called "The Czars"

Your guys Chris & Jake finally break it down - John Grant is a fifty-year-old musician living in Iceland and used to be in a band called the Czars before releasing four solo albums. Let's listen to some Stove, Yowler, Kurt Vile, St. Vincent and so much more together in this awesome episode. Featuring a lot of live show recap! And the best icebox segment of the year! Shouts out to the #MooCrew
Oct 19, 201859:00
41: FREEZER BURN

41: FREEZER BURN

Music? Check. Crazy antics? Check. New terms for the icebox? Check. Ali Darling? Check. Listen with Chris & Jake to some new tunes from Fucked Up, St. Vincent, Girlpool, & Anderson .Paak & Kendrick Lamar! That's it? Nah - there's a whole lot more & tune tf in to find out!
Oct 12, 201859:00
40: Jake Kinda Looks Like Shrek

40: Jake Kinda Looks Like Shrek

Week 2 with no guests, only sweet, sweet tunes and the echoes of the cracks starting to show in the structure of IANOI. Listen along to hear some Titus Andronicus, Broken Social Scene, Pinegrove, Steve Harvey (look out singers, rappers, and politicians!) & a whole lot more. Ali Darling once again joins us to swiftly placed Kanye "East" West in the icebox!
Oct 05, 201858:60
39: The Binge Bits

39: The Binge Bits

Back together again. No guests this week - just cold hard cash spoken like fire in the studio! Listen to some Say Anything, Young Thug, Jeff Tweedy, and Jake's now-famous impressions. Chris wants to be now-famous too, so he tries his hand again at overloading the icebox. The guy can't get enough!
Sep 28, 201859:00
38: Halfway There! w/ Mr. Charlie Greenwald & Pete B. Hafway

38: Halfway There! w/ Mr. Charlie Greenwald & Pete B. Hafway

Jake is back and healthy after overcoming side-boobonic plague, but Chris suffered a terrible bite from the travel bug and is out of the country suffering symptoms of wanderlust and overall feelings of adventurousness. Mr. Greenwald is back to co-host while up and coming YouTube comedian Pete B. Hafway does some bits and tries to get his catchphrase to stick. Rough music week with Jake behind the dials - the guys suffer through mewithoutYou, Mike Posner, and the same Dizzee Rascal song as last week. Icebox featuring Ali Darling, too.
Sep 21, 201858:60
37: Is Kevin Smart? w/ Kevin Yetman & Papa John Schnatter

37: Is Kevin Smart? w/ Kevin Yetman & Papa John Schnatter

Is Papa John racist? He's back so listen to find out. Kevin gets a bunch of multiple-choice questions wrong while Jake is still away fighting side-boobonic plague. Chris plays some Dizzee Rascal, Waxahatchee and, attention guys, a whole lot more! Icebox, too.
Sep 21, 201858:60
36: What's A Matta? with Artie and Louise

36: What's A Matta? with Artie and Louise

Chris's Aunt Louise and Uncle Artie fill in for the Ice Boys to field phone calls and give advice to distressed listeners.
Sep 07, 201859:00
35: First, Second, and Third Eye Blind w/ Mr. Charlie Greenwald & Taylor McMahon

35: First, Second, and Third Eye Blind w/ Mr. Charlie Greenwald & Taylor McMahon

The ice guys gladly invite their high school English teacher Mr. Charlie Greenwald and marketing associate Taylor McMahon to cover Bowie and Third Eye Blind a lot and some other stuff too. What else? John Grant, Blood Orange, and Hovvdy! Epic icebox segments this week too!
Aug 31, 201858:60
34.5: BONUS: Mixtape Radio Hour

34.5: BONUS: Mixtape Radio Hour

Ice guys cover the first few minutes of Mixtape Radio Hour on RFB Tuesdays at 11 while Ali Darling is stuck in a cab.
Aug 28, 201804:01
34: Vote for Burgers w/ Felix Teich & Friends

34: Vote for Burgers w/ Felix Teich & Friends

Full house this week as we're joined by Ryan Burgers and his campaign staff, including Felix, Alison, Oliver, Gertrude, and Carharl! A lot to cover this week in a jam-packed and pack-jammed episode. Big Icebox week and music from Say Anything, Kurt Vile, Lethal Bizzle, Bugzy Malone, & more! Grade-A can't miss episode.
Aug 24, 201859:00
33: Indigo Boy Squad w/ Carl Grambit

33: Indigo Boy Squad w/ Carl Grambit

Corker this week! Guest submission Carl Grambit of the Indigo Boy Squad joins Jake & Chris to chat PVC, Manhattan geography, bald caps, and music. Listen for new Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Foxing, and mewithoutYou. And let's get to the bottom of the Indigo Boy Squad, Icebox, new Mac Miller game, and Jake's new #JustFingVote campaign!
Aug 17, 201859:00
32: Don't Let Kevin Leave the Studio w/ Kevin Yetman

32: Don't Let Kevin Leave the Studio w/ Kevin Yetman

Jake is unusually late for this week's episode, but Kevin joins the show suspiciously in his place. Chris and Kevin talk through new music by Foxing, Death Cab for Cutie and more as the mystery of Jake's whereabouts unravels.
Aug 10, 201858:60
31: 20 Songs in 60 Minutes

31: 20 Songs in 60 Minutes

Songs, songs, songs! Minutes, minutes, minutes! The ice guys decide to plow through and review 20 songs in the span of the show, rating each from 1 to 20 ice cubes. So much, so much good tunage. Join us for the trek and stop along at the ice box!
Aug 03, 201858:60
30: Some Sort Supply-Chain Glitch

30: Some Sort Supply-Chain Glitch

Big episode 3-0...holy smokes, folks. The guys are alone in the studio with Sly Stallone for a little bit but mostly alone with the music. What music? This week we got Anderson .Paak, Big Red Machine, Samia, Lemats, & more! Ice box, too!
Jul 20, 201859:00
29: Bieber's Boys w/ Buster Brownstein & Kevin Yetman

29: Bieber's Boys w/ Buster Brownstein & Kevin Yetman

Welcome to the studio - legendary music producer Buster Brownstein and legendary dumbass Kevin Yetman. The guys break down what makes music so damn great. Buster delights us with stories of the industry and Yetman somehow falls flat as a guest once again. And icebox and music and all the stuff you really listen for. Listen to the whole thing - you won't believe what happens at the last second!
Jul 17, 201858:60
28: Top Albums of 2018 So Far

28: Top Albums of 2018 So Far

The good guys/ice guys count down their top albums of the year so damn far. Don't hate on the choices! It's all in good fun. And new music and icebox stuff, too. C'mon folks you know the drill!
Jul 17, 201859:00
27: I'm In the Shower with Kevin Yetman w/ Kevin Yetman

27: I'm In the Shower with Kevin Yetman w/ Kevin Yetman

Real clean episode as our call-in listeners shower us with praise. Surprise return of the It's All Nice on Ice Canadian Shaman (Who Gave a Little Too Much to Me) Book of the Month Club - Meet Me in the Bathroom Edition with a shocking twist. Kevin Yetman helps us listen to new Nas, Foxing, The Carters (thanks for finding, Chris!), Culture Abuse, and unfortunately for Jake, The Sloppy Boys. Huge Icebox this week! Get litty in the city!
Jun 24, 201859:00
26: BRRRRAT GAT GAT GAT

26: BRRRRAT GAT GAT GAT

Another big conversation week on Kanye. Whose side is Chris on this week? Whose side is Jake cowardly deciding hide behind this week? Chris makes us listen to another Gorillaz song this week, but we also hear from I Got Royalty, Got Loyalty Inside My BNA nominee Octavian, as well as LVL UP's final single, Interpol's new one, and something from Ovlov. Icebox is a chiller this week! WELCOME TO TUESDAY!
Jun 17, 201858:60
24: Chris's Corner

24: Chris's Corner

Great things coming from Chris this week - pretty boring content from Jakey boy. Nevertheless, your guys cruise through tons of new music (Courtney Barnett, Skepta, Drenge, Backstreet Boys, and I'll be honest with ya - a hell of a lot more). Plus another Icebox visit from Billy. Absolute can't-miss episode, ya dorks.
May 24, 201859:00
23: Arctic Monkeys Panel w/ Scott Davis & Charlie Greenwald (Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino)

23: Arctic Monkeys Panel w/ Scott Davis & Charlie Greenwald (Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino)

Fellow Monk-heads Scott Davis and Charlie Greenwald join the fellas in the studio to dissect the brand new release by Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Great listen for Monk-heads, Ice-heads, Davis-heads, and Greenwald-heads alike! Deep, deep stuff, my dude.
May 24, 201858:60
22: This is America

22: This is America

Your guy Jake runs through some live shows he saw and hits hard on the IANOICSWGALTMTMBOTMC - MMITB E (It's All Nice on Ice Canadian Shaman [Who Gave a Little Too Much to Me] Book of the Month Club - Meet Me in the Bathroom Edition). Chris forgets the keys again so sorry for the short show, guys! Double debut here - Childish Gambino & Billy to the Icebox.
May 24, 201851:29
21: New Intern w/ Papa John Schnatter & Mike Kitrick

21: New Intern w/ Papa John Schnatter & Mike Kitrick

New Intern Mike Kitrick & Papa John Schnatter joins the boys in stude to talk about the NFL draft real quick. Intern Mike also does some solid analysis on new The Internet, Snail Mail, and Jack White. The crew also tackles a Tuna Melt for some brand new K-Pop. And it's confirmed: there is love in this club.
May 05, 201859:01
20: Nunchucks & Saxophones

20: Nunchucks & Saxophones

Tons of segments this week, all your faves. Lots of Kanye talk and awards season is back! Concerts and new music run amok. Introducing the It's All Nice Canadian Shaman (Who Gave a Little Too Much to Me) Book of the Month Club! Read Lizzy Goodman's "Meet in the Bathroom" along with the guys.
Apr 27, 201859:00
The MoMo

The MoMo

Jake & Chris back in the studio for a good old-fashioned story- and music-filled episode. The boys hit on Nicki Minaj, Patrick Paige II, Ty Segall, & a whole lot more, folks! Tech issues galore, baby!
Apr 20, 201859:01
17: Okay, RA!

17: Okay, RA!

Jakey boy sneaks into the studio early to set up for an Easter egg hunt for your guy Chris. Stories of half-stolen TVs and half-executed MRIs follow. Chris introduces two new segments, Billy (Cosmic Debris) and Orie (Queer State of Mind) join briefly, Chris introduces two new segments, and your boys jam out to Tyler, The Creator, The Weeknd, and Frankie Cosmos. So fun!
Apr 06, 201858:60
16: Marketing, Clinical Depression & Boarding House Reach

16: Marketing, Clinical Depression & Boarding House Reach

Jake and Chris welcome marketing expert Taylor Hawkins to help out with promotion, and acupuncturist/friend of the show Dr. Sherman Williams joins to try to get out of his slump. They cover Jack White's new LP, potential IANOI 'Best New Artist' Kississippi and more.
Mar 30, 201859:00
15: NXNE

15: NXNE

Jakey Boy and Chris are back solo in the studio this week for some prime music-listenin'. Your guys talk about SXSW, NXNE, Kanye, & Robin Hilton's alma mater. Tunes this week courtesy of Wajatta, Courtney Barnett, Albert Hammond, Jr., and Titus Andronicus. Trust me, you don't want to see what's going on in Jake's brain this week. Like, really.
Mar 22, 201858:60
14: Co-Host Auditions w/ Matt Pisarcik, Quinn Slattery, & Kevin Yetman

14: Co-Host Auditions w/ Matt Pisarcik, Quinn Slattery, & Kevin Yetman

Jakey boy calls out sick this week, so Chris auditions your guys Quinn and Kevin and frequent caller Matt Pisarcik to take his spot. Chris plays some Parquet Courts and the auditioners try their hand at playing tracks IANOI-style and answer some questions. See ya'll next week!
Mar 16, 201858:60
13: Spotify IPO with Jason Borm & Josh Rat

13: Spotify IPO with Jason Borm & Josh Rat

Jason Borm (PR Director, Spotify) and Josh Rat (Senior Editor, Business Insider) join Jake and Chris in studio to discuss the Spotify IPO. Hear fresh tracks from Jack White and Josh's old bands from his days in Rock-Chester and a real classic icebox segment. Congratulations, Kobe!
Mar 08, 201858:60