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Send us a text This week, Levi, JD, and Marchie review Iowa State's huge win over Kansas, as well as preview this weekend's Riot Bowl with West Virginia.

Send us a text This week, the grown-ups give the keys to the toddler and let Aiden run the show and it definitely was not a disaster. The pride of Cyclone Nation, Nick Bassett, joins the show to share an update on how he's doing and also recaps the Oklahoma State game while previewing the West Virginia game as well. Aiden also gets clowned in this week's edition of games.

Send us a text The Litecast is back to recap Iowa State's thrilling win over Oklahoma State. There's a lot to unpack with this one, as the guys discuss offensive and defensive MVPs, where this game stacks up in Brock Purdy's career, and the continued excellence of Will McDonald. Even special teams is turning the tide. We also worked through some Okie State sour grapes about the 4th down spot and the etiquette of storming the field.The NBA season is in full swing and things are already getting dramatic. We have new evidence in the infamous Hawks-Mavs trade. Plus, the Knicks are the best team in the league and the Nets have some early trouble. We finish with a new game making sense of the Lakers' roster of guys destined to be traded. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring and happy Halloween!

Send us a text This week, Levi, JD, and Marchie discuss last week's huge win in Manhattan, then preview this weekend's homecoming showdown with Oklahoma State.

Send us a text This week, we recap Aiden's wild experience on his trip to Manhattan, preview the upcoming Oklahoma State game with Cowboys Ride For Free's site manager, Micah Allen, and finish with what could be the best tradition The Night Cap has come up with.

Send us a text The Litecast boys are back from a personal bye week as Matt, Austin, and Dylan start with a breakdown of Iowa State's convincing win over Kansas State in Manhattan. Austin went to the game and recaps his trip. We all have opinions on the offensive star with a number of worthy options. After a confidence check on the offense and defense we look ahead to the homecoming game with undefeated #8 Oklahoma State in town. After all that, the guys recap everything from the last weekend of college football from the upset in Iowa City, the calamity in Austin, and a surprise coaching move at LSU.Tertiary blue is back! We go over some of our favorite retro Iowa State logos and speculate on a possible throwback uniform for this weekend. Then, with the NBA season just tipping off, Dylan leads us in a game of guessing where some classic guys are playing this year. Spoiler alert: we weren't very good at it. Last but not least, Austin shares his theory about the Vikings and the Bears as we basically cheer for both teams who are terrible in similar ways. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring and happy homecoming!

Send us a text This week, the guys discuss this weekend's Farmageddon game and what Iowa State needs to do to pick up the win. Then, we talk about some interesting playoff scenarios to wrap up the show.

Send us a text This week, Levi, Matthias, and child producer Aiden Wyatt preview the upcoming game in Manhattan, give their game picks for around the country, and Matthias and Levi still don't know any Olivia Rodrigo songs.

Send us a text This week, JD, Marchie, Levi are back to recap the Kansas blowout and talk about Iowa State's priorities during the bye week to get a win in Manhattan and set the tone for the rest of the season. You'll definitely want to stick around for Marchie's epic rant.

Send us a text The band is back together on this episode of the Litecast as Austin, Matt, and Dylan start with a discussion on favorite Halloween movies and embrace debate on pumpkin beers. The guys recap Iowa State's dominant win over Kansas with our favorite Brock Purdy touchdown, special teams excellence, and what feels most replicable going forward.With no game this weekend, Matt and Austin share their collective struggles with the Vikings and the Bears and debate which head coach gets fired first. Dylan leads us on our first Nets minute of the 2021 season. The Hawks/Mavs trade is back under the microscope. Lastly, we finish off with some retroactive hot takes featuring an overrated SEC team, the New Big 12, and some college football teams being overlooked. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Send us a text Let this episode of the Litecast be a much needed therapy session after Iowa State’s loss to Baylor. Matt & Austin break down what went wrong on special teams (predictably). We also break down any possible defensive red flags we saw, and get a sense of what we saw from Brock Purdy. Thankfully, it wasn’t all bad. The offense stepped up in a way that gives us reason to believe. The guys also take a look at the big picture, and take a realistic look at what fans should expect for the rest of the season. The CFP is out of the question, but a Big 12 championship may not be. Even so, things haven’t gone the way we wanted, and that’s ok. Plus, we answer some of listener questions. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Send us a text This week, Levi, Josh, and Aiden discuss the loss at Baylor and what went wrong for Iowa State. Then we did a short preview of the Kansas game before moving on to Cub's Corner and our two weekly trivia games.

Send us a text This week, Levi, Marchie, and JD are back this week to recap the UNLV game and preview the Baylor game. Can Iowa State build on the offensive momentum gained after playing such a bad team and pick up a critical conference road win?

Send us a text Here's the audio-only version of our weekly live show, The Night Cap, which can be seen live every Tuesday at 8:00 PM.This week we're talking UNLV, Baylor, and how Aiden hasn't seen Jurassic Park.

Send us a text The Litecast is home from Sin City recapping a weekend in the desert and an absolute domination of UNLV by the Cyclones. Matt, Austin, and Dylan break down the game and try to find meaning for the rest of the season. Maybe we just needed to beat somebody really badly for the confidence boost. Up next is a trip to Waco to play Baylor. We've crunched the numbers and their schedule so far is terrible. But the Bears should not be taken lightly, and we know the players to look out for. The New Big 12 is continuing to win games and the Pac-12 decidedly is not so we are working to brand ourselves as better than the Alliance. Plus, a little conspiracy corner comes out as we ask the question: are we sure the Big 12 won't raid the Pac-12? Lastly, we make picks for the upcoming college football weekend. Shoutout to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill and to all the Cyclones who took over Las Vegas!

Send us a text This week, Levi and JD hold down the fort as they recap a disappointing game against Iowa, then preview the Cyclones' trip to Vegas to take on UNLV.

Send us a text The Litecast is back to recap an absolute dud of a CyHawk game. Matt, Dylan, and Austin break down when they knew things were going wrong, how badly the in-game experience was, and eventually segue into some bigger picture things for the rest of the season. Is there a QB controversy right now? Do we have concerns about Iowa State's ability to compete in the Big 12? And just what will it take to get the offense back on track?Elsewhere, the Big 12 made the additions of Cincinnati, BYU, Houston, and UCF official. Who is the most exciting new additon? Iowa State is sure to create a rivalry with someone. And these new schools give us an opportunity to reminisce on some Big 12 legends (not leaders) like Taysom Hill, Blake Bortles, Case Keenum, Jimmer Fredette, and more. We finish with a visit to the Wide Right moneyline because the poor start to football season isn't limited to just Iowa State on the field. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring. Stay safe and gamble responsibly if you'll be in Vegas this weekend.

Send us a text This week, Levi, Marchie, and JD are back to preview the CyHawk game, and dig into the player perspective of what it means to be playing in a big game like this. What should Iowa State be looking to do to improve on their offensive output from the UNI game against an even better defense? What I can Iowa State's defense do to shut down a somewhat limited Iowa offense?

Send us a text As part of a special podcast this week, we welcomed Josh Pate from 247Sports, and host of The Late Kick. We talked about his show, why he's become such a big Iowa State fan over the years, and why he's so excited to make his first trip to Iowa to watch the CyHawk matchup. This interview was a lot of fun, and we're thankful that Josh was able to come on to gush about our mutual love for Iowa State.

Send us a text It's a loaded brand new episode of the Litecast for rivalry week! Matt, Austin, and Dylan start by breaking down what we saw on the field in Week 1 against UNI. There were a lot of things to improve, but some stuff we liked as well. Eventually we landed in a good place. From there, we did a little bit of breakdown on Iowa's win over Indiana and how we see this weekend's game playing out.ESPN's Chris Fallica, aka The Bear, aka the Unofficial Mayor of Ames joins the show to talk all things College GameDay. We got a rating on Ames as a host, what it's like having Lee Corso back in person, how the host gets selected each weekend, and the casual fan's guide to why they should watch on Saturday. We also got to the bottom of Bear's affinity for Iowa State which goes surprisingly far back to the 90s. Of course we had to ask about Matt Campbell and how he's perceived, plus if Kirk Herbstreit is cool with our fans again. Lastly, we had to talk some gambling and get Bear's guide to surveying the board on a given weekend, plus a little preview for what he likes on Saturday.Thanks to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill for making this happen! Go Cyclones!

Send us a text This week Levi, Cole, and former Cyclone JD Waggoner break down the Iowa State-UNI game this weekend in Iowa State's season opener for the 2021 season. What are the expectations on each side of the ball? Is Breece Hall going to have a big game? Should we see more explosiveness in the passing game? All of that and more in this week's episode of Down the Pipe & Natty Lite.

Send us a text Game week has arrived, and since we talk about college football on the Litecast we of course had to start with blind speculation about Matt Campbell's coaching future. The guys react to Iowa State's initial depth chart and dive into our preview of the UNI game. We pick our offensive and defensive players we're most excited to watch. Matt gives his special teams preview. And lastly, we predict how the game will play out. With the news of the Big Ten/ACC/Pac 12 alliance, it's time for another realignment segment. We break down what is next for Iowa State and the remaining Big 12 members. Plus, we debate who is public enemy #1 in Iowa State fandom at the moment. Last but certainly not least, it's the return of the Wide Right Moneyline. The guys give their picks for the best games of Week 1 and what gambling trends we're looking at to start the season. It's a jam-packed episode as the season has finally arrived! Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Send us a text Football season is finally upon us. To get the fanbase in the spirit, Austin, Dylan, and Matt are going game by game for some predictions and how we think the season will play out. We all ended up with the same record, but not the same path to get there. Spoiler alert: there will be slip ups, so find out where we think they'll happen. After that, we tackle the biggest cliches we expect to see throughout the season, both for Iowa State and the Big 12 at-large. Lastly, we wrapped this episode up with a draft of our top tailgating things. It's purposely vague, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation and a lot of room for fun. We love football and can't wait for the season to finally kickoff. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring this podcast!

Send us a text This week, Levi and Marchie talk about Iowa State's last three opponents, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and TCU. The road trip to Lubbock can be a tricky game, so will Iowa State take care of business? Can the Cyclones take down the Sooners in Norman and put themselves in the driver seat for a playoff berth? Will the TCU game be a critical play-in for the Big 12 title? We answer all those and more on this episode of Down the Pipe & Natty Lite.

Send us a text We’re officially in the run up to football season, as the Litecast tackles the release of the first AP Top 25 of the season. Is Iowa State properly ranked at #7? How did we manage to get petty about the rankings despite the highest number in school history? After that we finally get down to some details of conference realignment, and try to make sense of Iowa State’s future. Plus, we debate ideal landing spots and things get explicit when we discussed Texas’ & ESPN’s role in everything. Dylan leads us on our first Nets Minute of the offseason. With the preseason underway, Austin is feeling great about Justin Fields and Matt tries to figure out when the Vikings are going to fire Mike Zimmer. Lastly, we unveil a brand new segment, Hottest Take You Wish You Had Last Week, as the guys look back on last week’s sports news. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for continued sponsorship and to all of you who reached out/attended our anniversary party!

Send us a text This week, Cole and Levi discuss the next three opponents on the schedule, including a revenge game against Oklahoma State, a trip to Morgantown to take on the Mountaineers, and a home game against Texas. This stretch promises to be crucial for the season.

Send us a text The Litecast kicks off the month of August with a big time return interview. Brett from Pick Six Previews joins the show to discuss all things Iowa State football in 2021. We start with a review of 2020 and if Iowa State has that extra gear they need to reach the College Football Playoff. While he hasn’t had a chance to speak to anyone on staff yet, he’d sure like to. While 2020 was weird, we find out if anything is being discounted or overvalued heading into this year. We also get some thoughts on conference realignment, Iowa State’s individual positional greatness, and a breakdown of his Heisman voting process. And most importantly, why Oklahoma is his #1 team entering the season, how Iowa State stacks up in their matchups, and a surprise at 3rd in the Big 12. Order Brett’s season preview book at picksixpreviews.com. You won’t get better than the most accurate preview!

Send us a text The ReCYcle Podcast is back!!! In this episode, we rewind to 2001 and steal Paul Shirley, former Iowa State player, and current author/entrepreneur to talk about his career as a Cyclone. The interview provides the most insane, never-heard stories about controversial former Iowa State head coach Larry Eustachy. We don't want to spoil it, but they are not pleasant. Paul is a fantastic interview, and anyone who has any interest in Iowa State or basketball will be highly entertained by this podcast. As always, this podcast is presented to you by Es Tas Bar & Grill.

Send us a text This week, Levi and Marchie go through the next block of three games - Baylor, Kansas, and Kansas State. Then we discuss some of the realignment news that's rocking the college football world.

Send us a text On this weeks Litecast, the guys review the biggest storylines from Big 12 media day. We get petty as the discussion around Matt Campbell and his coaching future are getting old. Look out for some stray shots at the other Big 12 schools. We also tackle the discourse around the "Horns Down" gesture and whether or not culture is just an empty buzzword used by coaches. Elsewhere, the Bucks are on the verge of an NBA championship (we recorded before game 6) and there is some Suns resentment setting in. We give some thoughts on LeBron's new Space Jam and wrap up with a season summary of the Bachelorette. Thanks as always to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Send us a text Levi, Cole, and Marchie are finally back to begin their 2021 football season coverage as they begin a four-part opponent preview series to go through each of Iowa State's opponents for the 2021 season. First up are UNI, Iowa, and UNLV.

Send us a text The Litecast returns with a full house as Austin, Matt, and Dylan are back in action. We start with the news of 4-star in state recruit Hunter Deyo's commitment to Iowa State. This is a continuation of a trend as 2022 is looking good for the Cyclones. Is this the start of sustained success? We sure think so. The NBA Finals looks much more competitive as Giannis is playing out of his mind. Can the Bucks come back to win the whole thing? We also try to make sense of why Tyrese Haliburton is not on the Suns right now. In other basketball news, Team USA is struggling in Olympic prep, but we think we know how to fix it. Lastly, we play a new game to help us get ready for football season: Big 12 QB or country singer? Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Send us a text The Litecast returns from a 1 week hiatus with Dylan and Austin giving thoughts on which Iowa State athlete could potentially make the best merch with July 1st approaching. Then it's on to the Donnie Report as the Huskers are in the hunt for a new AD. Husker Howie's dial up internet connection worked well enough to throw out Jamie Pollard's name in a tweet. How are we feeling? Should we be worried? In the NBA, Dylan's Nets Minute is put to rest for the season. Trae Young is hurt. Luka's Mavericks are imploding. Things could be going better for our teams. Abdel Nader's Finals MVP campaign is strong though. Lastly, we break down episode 4 of the Bachelorette. Dylan is out on Katie. Austin's take on hating Greg is vindicated. We sorted out the big Thomas drama and decide if we are in or out with Blake returning to the show. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Send us a text The College Football Playoff is on the verge of expanding to 12 teams and we have.... thoughts. Is 12 too many teams? Why do we have to include G5 teams? What does it mean for Iowa State (spoiler alert: money and access)? Kyrie Irving is injured and the Nets are still fighting. Things looked bleak but they can still beat the Bucks as long as Bruce Brown steps up. After a quick update on the Mavs/Hawks trade power rankings, we finish off with a recap of episode 2 of the Bachelorette. Katie stepped up. Karl is a sociopath. We are the foremost anti-Greg podcast in Bachelor Nation. There's some spicy conspiracy theories we toss around as we prepare for the rest of the season. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Send us a text The Litecast is raining down takes even if it will never rain outside again. We start with a discussion about Iowa State fans' troubles acquiring tickets to the UNLV game in Las Vegas. Matt explains the whole situation and honestly, we kind of respect the hustle. Then the episode of Dylan takes over. Trae Young is having his moment. Luka Doncic's playoff run is over. We get a nice discussion of who won the infamous trade. The Brooklyn Nets are on fire. Can they win the East without James Harden? Last but not least, the guys break down the premier episode of Katie's season of the Bachelorette. Who stood out? Who really blew it on night 1? Why was Katie so into the gimmick intros? It'll be a fun season to follow in the coming months. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Send us a text This week, we debut the new (mostly) permanent, fan-centric format of the show going forward as Meg takes over as the full-time host. We try out the new format on managing editor Levi, as he talks about some of his most meaningful pieces of Iowa State memorabilia, and answers Meg's rapid-fire questions.

Send us a text As we continue to get closer to football season, Austin, Matt, and Dylan attempt to analyze the fan's mindset as we approach an unprecedented reality. We also attempt to define what will make the season successful. After that, we check in on the NBA playoffs as the Nets are rolling, Trae Young is having his moment, and Luka Doncic sadly got hurt. Lastly, we preview the upcoming season of the Bachelorette with our expectations for Katie, some superlatives, and some light roasting of the contestants. Also, we are putting out the call to BRING BACK THE REAL 98.3 THE VIBE. Thanks as always to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Send us a text This week's Litecast features a great interview with Austin & Levi talking to Iowa State Senator Nate Boulton about the NIL bill introduced during this legislative session. Since he wrote it, who better to inform us of what it includes, what it doesn't, and the importance it carries? But before that, Matt, Dylan, and Austin hit the most important topics from last week's virtual tailgate tour. Bill Fennelly got extended, Kim Mulkey continues to haunt Iowa State, and Jack Trice Stadium will be full for football season. Plus, Austin would like to be unblocked on Twitter by Jamie Pollard please. The NBA playoffs are off in full force and the guys have some early impressions about the panicking LA teams and the battle of Trae Young vs Luka Doncic. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Send us a text This week, Levi and Marchie sit down to discuss the current state of Name, Image, and Likeness Laws around the country, as well as Iowa's proposed bill. We get his perspective from the side of the athlete and discuss why it's so important for Iowa to pass a NIL bill, as well as what we think might need to happen to get it done.

Send us a text Playoff season is upon us, and the Litecast comes out in full force. We start by addressing the “controversy” around Jamie Pollard’s criticism of the Des Moines Register and the lack of coverage around Iowa State track/softball. After that, we jump in to a longer discussion on the NBA playoffs and the storylines we are following into the play in games. Apparently we all hate everyone except for the Nets? Also, Matt sells the podcast on the Minnesota Wild and why the NHL playoffs are the best postseason in sports.

Send us a text The Litecast is back with a big time interview! But first, Justin Fields is on the Bears. Kene Nwangwu is on the Vikings. The other Cyclones are signed as free agents. Austin and Dylan break down all the goings on from last week's NFL draft. Then, former Cyclone Chris Babb joins the podcast! We talk all things about his season in Germany with all the COVID restrictions, being coached by TJ Otzelberger, his Iowa State career, going head to head with his brother in Europe, and a great story about how he realized the NBA is a whole new level of basketball. He might be the coolest guy ever, and he doesn't get tired of seeing his dunk against Oklahoma State. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisBabb52! And support our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Send us a text On this week's Litecast, we cover the big news in women's college hoops with Kim Mulkey leaving Baylor for LSU. Does that make Iowa State the favorite in the Big 12 next year? Then, Matt applies for the PA job at Hilton. Dylan and Austin have helpful suggestions, but we think he's a great candidate. In honor of Steele Jantz's appearance on the Night Cap, the guys share their best memories of his time at Iowa State. Lastly, in honor of this week's NFL draft, we did a mock draft of the current players on Iowa State's roster. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Send us a text TJ Otzelberger keeps on winning on the recruiting trail, as this week we discuss incoming freshman and Ames native Tamin Lipsey, plus Kansas transfer Tristan Enaruna committing. Matt has some fun with stats as we try to make sense of Enaruna's stat line in limited minutes at KU. We also dip our toes in the transfer portal to see what else might be out there for the upcoming season.Elsewhere, the Nets are crumbling with all their stars constantly being injured. The Nets Minute gave us a chance to deep dive on what's been happening in the league this season. Is this the worst season ever? Do stats matter? Why is the league working against Luka Doncic with the play in tournament? Lastly, we play a game of In or Out covering NFL Draft QBs, spring games, and Joe Buck hosting Jeopardy. Matt gives us a rough explainer of the soccer Super League and maybe we're ok with it?Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Send us a text On this week's Litecast, we address Dylan becoming enemy number 1 with the Iowa State band and his now infamous tweet about fixing Hilton Coliseum. We promise there is a little serious discussion there. It was a big week for Coach Otz as the men's basketball roster is quickly coming together. We go name by name and talk about how the newest transfers as well as how incoming freshman Tyrese Hunter should fit in. We also touch on fanbase expectations for 2022 (even though it's still far away). Matt and Austin also lament the state of their baseball teams. The Nets Minute tackles their blowout loss to the Lakers and getting bodied by Talen Horton-Tucker. It's a fun one as always presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Send us a text This week, Cole and Levi talk about the five players they're each most looking forward to watching in the 2021 season. Can Sean Shaw or Tarique Milton step up to be the second receiver? Can Anthony Johnson become a true lockdown cornerback? We finish the podcast by answering fan questions from our Discord.

Send us a text The Litecast reconvenes after a week off and a lot has changed. Iowa State has officially hired TJ Otzelberger as the head men's basketball coach. We react to the hire, the search process, and the speed at which everything happened. Thankfully, giving time to breathe has allowed the staff to take shape. We're excited about the names being brought in, with one major reason in particular. The men's roster is also beginning to take form. We jump into the transfer portal and try to find where the roster needs the most work. Now that we're caught up on men's hoops news, we also got into the women's teams' crushing loss to Texas A&M in the NCAA tournament. Spoiler alert: it's not all the refs fault. The Nets signed LaMarcus Aldridge so Dylan had to catch us up on our favorite NBA team. Lastly, Matt and Austin went on an unholy rant for the ages about their favorite MLB teams on the week of Opening Day. We'd be looking forward to watching if the teams would make it possible. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for making this podcast possible!

Send us a text Levi, Cole, and Marchie are back from their break to preview spring practice. But this time, the guys decided to bring in an expert. Someone that really knows their stuff. And who knows Iowa State football better than Head Coach Matt Campbell? How did the team manage the trials and tribulations of COVID and learning from the loss to Notre Dame and turn it into the best season in school history? How do you build on it going forward? Then, the guys talk Isheem Young, Kene Nwangwu, the receivers, and the defensive line. After we got done talking football, we got the hardball questions like "Would Marchie score on prime Michael Jordan in a one-on-one game?" You won't want to miss this episode.

Send us a text It's a different kind of Litecast this week as about 30 minutes before our scheduled recording time, Iowa State and Steve Prohm announced they would be mutually parting ways. Matt, Austin, Jared, and Dylan have an in depth discussion about the news, the surprise timing of the announcement, and how they'll ultimately remember the Prohm era of Iowa State hoops. With the news out there comes time for reckless speculation about what happens next. Some of the big rumored names (Hoiberg, Otz, Altman, etc.) are discussed as we debate the merits and drawbacks of each guy. The Hoiberg discussion was polarizing as to be expected.Beyond Iowa State, the guys also give some first round upset picks for the NCAA Tournament (how good does it feel to have a bracket in hand?) and try to come up with a reason not to pick chalk into the Final Four. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for their continued support of this podcast. See you next week where perhaps a coach will be hired.

Send us a text It's another loaded episode of the Litecast as Austin, Jared, and Dylan break down the conference tournaments they are most looking forward to this week. It starts in the Big 12 with some predictions that are certain to be wrong. We're also keeping an eye on the mid-major tournaments (shoutout to the MEAC). With the jersey retirement debate heating up again, we ask the important questions. Namely, if you could retire 2 of Georges Niang, Melvin Ejim, and Monte Morris, which 2 would you choose? This naturally leads to Jared reaching further into Cyclone history for some others worth revisiting. In the NBA, the Nets signed Blake Griffin, and the team refuses to stop providing us with content.After that, it's time to catch up with former Iowa State long snapper Steven Wirtel for a return appearance on the pod. We talk about his first year in the NFL, signing with the LA Rams, how the league's COVID protocols really worked, and how he was able to keep up with Iowa State throughout the year. Maybe Adrian Peterson is a secret Iowa State fan after all. It's a great interview, and as always we are thankful to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring us.

Send us a text ““This. Is. March.” - Jon Rothstein” - The Litecast”. We kick off the month of madness with a fun conversation with ISU Coach as we get his thoughts on JJ Watt signing with the Cardinals instead of his beloved Cleveland Browns. He also tells the story about how his old account got suspended from Twitter, and start thinking about the UNI football game on September 4th. Plus, with rumors floating that he is the coach in waiting if Matt Campbell ever moves on, is he ready to talk about it? Then, in a different kind of interview, Austin sits down with ISU alum and recent Jeopardy! champion Alan Johnson to talk about his 15 minutes of fame, applying for the show, and how tried to build knowledge that came in handy. We also had to give him a hard time about the contestant interview segment gone wrong and meeting the GOAT Ken Jennings. Since Alan is an Iowa State alum, we got to talk about Iowa State things too. As a native Chicagoan, Alan had a great story of how Iowa State came on his radar and how he knew Ames was the place he felt comfortable calling home. Lastly, since he’s a big podcast fan himself (30 days worth per year of minutes!), he gave a couple of recommendations for what he’s listening to these days. It’s a great conversation and well worth the listen! Thanks as always to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring. Stop by for a $3 margarita!