Oct 21, 202653 minS5
From foe to friend: Former Milwaukee Admirals' assistant coach Scott Ford joined the 'Birds' bench this summer and brought with him a whole cache of AHL and NHL experience. Join in as we get this Ford started, and stay...
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Fire & Ice Podcast
Hosted by Judd Spicer · sports · EN-US
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A Coachella Valley Firebirds podcast.
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Who hosts Fire & Ice Podcast?
Fire & Ice Podcast is hosted by Judd Spicer. The show has published 72 episodes to date.
What has Fire & Ice Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Scott Ford (October 20, 2026)" (21 October 2026, 53 minutes), "The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (September 30, 2026)" (30 September 2026, 50 minutes), and "The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast -- A Season's Appreciation and Player Exit Interviews (May 22, 2026)" (23 May 2026, 62 minutes).
How often does Fire & Ice Podcast publish?
Fire & Ice Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 72 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Fire & Ice Podcast?
Booking probability for Fire & Ice Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fire & Ice Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fire & Ice Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Judd Spicer hosts Fire & Ice Podcast, a sports podcast with 72 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 30, 202650 minS5
A new season full of opportunities. As the Firebirds' ready to take the ice for anniversary season No. 5, get prepped via this visit with CV general manager Troy Bodie, and stay tuned for a chat with Shad Powers, Sports...
- May 23, 20261h 2mS4
That's a wrap, Firebirds' flock. Still chasing that forbidden fruit, CV falls to Colorado in the Pac. Division Finals, and a proverbial bow is tied upon season No. 4 of 'Birds' hockey. Join in for thoughts on the season...
- May 19, 202648 minS4
Can the 'Birds do it again? Needing to stave off elimination for the third time in as many playoff series with back-to-back wins, CV looks to force a deciding Game 5 vs. Colorado in the Pacific Division Finals. Get...
- May 11, 202640 minS4
Look up -- the Firebirds are soaring like, well, majestic avians. As for Eagles, they're up next. Join in for a Calder Cup Playoff semi-Roundtable episode, featuring CV forward John Hayden getting peppered with...
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- Apr 29, 202659 minS4
Onward! For the fourth consecutive season in their brief and oft-brilliant history, the Firebirds play on to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. A major cog in the engine: This episode's guest, CV forward Oscar...
- Apr 21, 202659 minS4
With the regular season now in the books, the 'Birds advance to the playoffs for the fourth time in as many campaigns. Up next: A best-of-three, first-round duel with the Bakersfield Condors. Get your goose loose with...
- Apr 8, 202646 minS4
With the 'Birds staying hot and the season winding down amid a taut Pac Division seeding race, join in for a media mind-meld featuring the host visiting with: Shad Powers (Sports & Leisure Editor at The Desert Sun)...
- Mar 27, 202657 minS4
With the regular season finish line in sight, the Firebirds have found flight at just the right time. A key reason? Trade deadline acquisition Cooper Marody. Join in as the seasoned forward discusses his dual talents...
- Mar 11, 202648 minS4
With the 'Birds' regular season flying toward a pivotal final stretch, lace-up this visit with CV's leading scorer, centerman Logan Morrison. And ready the holsters for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers...
- Feb 26, 20261h 4mS4
With the 'Birds hitting the season's homestretch, get in net for this visit with Hockey Hall of Famer and CV's TV/radio analyst, Grant Fuhr. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text...
- Feb 11, 20261h 5mS4
The Man is Back: With the 'Birds at the All-Star break, join in for a special episode featuring a visit with CV's inaugural head coach, Dan Bylsma. From his time in the desert to his season with Seattle, Bylsma recalls...
- Jan 28, 202659 minS4
He'll make you think, he'll make you appreciate and, yes, he'll make you laugh. With CV riding a seven-game point streak, lace up this compelling visit with Firebirds' netminder Jack "The Laffer" LaFontaine, and stay...
- Jan 9, 20261h 3mS4
As the season nears the midway point and the 'Birds find some flutter, pull back the front office curtain via this visit with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Operations, and stay tuned in for a "Desert Shootout" segment...
Episode #58
The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Assistant Coach Brennan Sonne (December 26, 2025)
Dec 27, 202551 minS4As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2026, whiteboard this visit with CV assistant coach Brennan Sonne, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout segment" with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in...
- Dec 11, 202551 minS4
With a third of the season (nearly) in the books, join in for this collection of (fairly) learned hockey media minds, as the host rountables with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers and Andrew John, and Blake Arthur of KESQ...
- Nov 26, 202558 minS4
What a find: Firebirds' forward J.R. Avon joins in to chat about the trade that brought him to the desert, his stellar start with the 'Birds and lessons learned from his stepfather, NHL legend Steve Larmer. Lace-up this...
- Nov 13, 202549 minS4
A 'Birds' game hasn't truly started until Jacob Melanson has a cut on his face. Join in for a visit with the popular CV forward, and stay tuned for a Desert Shootout Q&A with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments...
- Oct 29, 202552 minS4
The season is underway, and the young 'Birds are finding their footing. Lace-up this visit with rookie defenseman Tyson Jugnauth, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on...
- Oct 8, 202555 minS4
The boys are back! Lace-up for the debut episode of Season 4, as the host is joined by Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Ops, and Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch...
Recent guests
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Jake O'Brien
captain, Everton
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Tim O'Brien
NBC-Palm Springs' lead sports anchor/Acrisure in-arena host/Firebirds' rinkside reporter, NBC-Palm Springs/In-arena host and Rinkside Reporter at Acrisure Arena/102.7 FM
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Logan Morrison
Community Outreach Coordinator & Trans Ministry Specialist, Kaleidoscope Ministries
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Grant Fuhr
Hockey Hall of Famer and 'Birds' radio & TV analyst, NHL
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