Cyclone Fanatic

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on former Iowa State defensive lineman Jake Lattimer to talk about his journey to Iowa State, his favorite memories from his time as a Cyclone, and so much more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum discuss the loss of their longtime podcast partner, Chris' dog Dierks. The guys then take a deep dive into Iowa State's offense going into the 2024 football season. Are the Cyclones potentially underrated? Looking ahead to a world controlled by the Big Ten and the SEC and more, presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova is joined by Brent Blum to dive into the NIL world, how WeWill got to where it is today, and how he navigates as the executive director of the collective. NIL stories and more presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on their old strength and conditioning coach Yancy McKnight to talk about how he ended up at Iowa State, how his staff came together, stories on his days in Ames, and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the anticipated House settlement, what it means for Iowa State, and what the future could look like. The timeline of it all, how Title IX ties in, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Tuesday's weather across Iowa, Tyrese Haliburton's continued playoff run, touching on the House vs. the NCAA, Big 12 win totals, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome former Iowa State running back Alexander Robinson to talk about his time under three different head coaches, his journey to Iowa State, beating Texas, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It isn't the sexiest of topics, but Williams & Blum continue to cover the coming NCAA / players settlement lawsuit closer than anyone in our market. What this week ahead means, why it matters and more mailbag questions, all courtesy of of our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova and Chris Williams dive into the creation of Cyclone Fanatic, how Chris got started, what the vision was, and so much more. Presented by Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes David Carr on to recap his career, how he grew while at Iowa State, and what a Big 12 team title meant for the program. His new position with the Cardinal and Gold Collective and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum talk about where NIL could be going with the latest lawsuit against the NCAA, what might follow, and the future of college sports. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on Sirius XM's Ari Temkin dive into Big 12 football leading up to the 2024 season, discussing the new additions, and who could sit atop the league come December. Flipping it to how good the conference is in basketball, where things are trending, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum spend their Mother's Day version of the podcast discussing everything that Jamie Pollard had to say on opening night of Iowa State's annual Tailgate Tour this past Thursday night. Presented as always by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum answer all of your questions about ranking road games, adding players to this year's basketball roster, where NIL is at, the Drake/Kendrick beef and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome former Cyclone linebacker A.J. Klein to talk about his last-minute call-up to the Buffalo Bills, playing the Chiefs, and more behind the scenes of his NFL career. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Blum is joined by Jeff Woody to discuss a hypothetical field goal contest, the latest headlines in media deals, and where things could trend in the not-so-distant future. The Iowa State Women continue to load up for next season, expanding the NCAA Tournament, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the portal closing, what's going on at Colorado, and why it might not work with Coach Prime. Football is set to release new uniforms, the great gold debate, and more. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on former Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar to talk about TJ Tampa joining him in Baltimore, remembering his draft process, and his experiences in the NFL. Remembering moments from his career at Iowa State, how he ended up there, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams and Blum discuss TJ Tampa's fall in the NFL Draft. Which future Cyclones are "locks" to get drafted? The guys talk about Iowa State's announcement regarding a 2025 trip to Ireland. Finally, the strength of Big 12 basketball this offseason in the portal and what it means for the future of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss TJ Tampa's projected draft spot, his impact on the program, and what's left on the Iowa State defense with his departure. Cyclone basketball has been extremely active in the portal, the hype is building, and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Woody and Grant Mohoney welcome on former Cyclone wide receiver Darius Reynolds to dive into his journey to Iowa State, his favorite memories in the cardinal and gold, and more courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum give thoughts on Saturday's spring scrimmage that was held at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State home added a major portal prospect to its roster on Sunday. The latest on the men's attempt to add St. Mary's transfer Joshua Jefferson. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray break down each position across the board for Iowa State, what they have heard from spring practices, and what to expect moving forward to the regular season. All this and more presented by A+ Lawn and Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the portal activity for both the men's and women's basketball programs, the current state of NIL/the transfer portal, and everything in between. BYU has their new coach, spring football and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome the legendary Steele Jantz to dive into his life after Iowa State, how he ended up in Ames, and some stories from his glory days. On-field memories, off-field memories, and so much more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blum is out of town with family so Chris Williams goes solo this week on the show. Williams takes questions from listeners and goes in-depth with his answers. From the business of college sports, to the offensive line in 2024, to Iowa State basketball's upcoming roster, we cover it all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson bring you their final episode of the season to discuss UConn going back-to-back, Iowa State's activity in the portal, and the Cyclones' hype is already building for next year. Diving into the mid-major epidemic and more courtesy of Cody Road Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum talk about the seismic shift of John Calipari taking the Arkansas job, how it affected Iowa State, and what the transfer portal looks like now. Who Kentucky could target, the Big 12 could shuffle, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody dive into the state of Iowa State Athletics with a SWUD (SWOT) analysis across Iowa State men's basketball, women's basketball, football, and wrestling. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams and Blum break down what the portal addition of 6-foot-10 big man Brandton Chatfield means for the 2024-25 basketball season, where the Cyclones are already showing up in the top five in some "way too early" polls. Iowa State held a football scrimmage on Saturday. A few details from that and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum talk about the latest news from the transfer portal, who the Clones are looking at, and how each addition affects the team. Touching on spring football and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser welcome on Cyclone Legend Kyven Gadson for the season finale to recap his experience in Kansas City, David Carr's career closes with a title, and the progress of the program. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to Iowa State ending their season against Illinois, what went wrong, and the rest of the NCAA Tournament. College basketball has a problem, it's officially portal season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Copley and Alisa Woods say goodbye with thank yous, reflection, two big interviews, and more. All presented by Iowa State Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's season coming to an end, portal season has begun, and debating the biggest big in college basketball. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday and Sunday were BUSY in the behind the scenes world of Iowa State basketball. Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss four Cyclones entering the portal, what it means and what is next. The guys look back at a Sweet 16 loss to Illinois and more. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 72-69 loss to Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser react to NCAA Championships, David Carr closing out his career, questionable officiating, and Parker Keckeisen's Hodge Trophy campaign. All this and more presented by Fareway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum talk Iowa State landing their first portal commit of this year's cycle, previewing the Sweet Sixteen matchup with Illinois, tip time controversies, and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody break down the weekend in Iowa State hoops, the men are playing their best ball, the women come up short at Stanford, and wrassling. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, Clones are in the Sweet Sixteen, and looking ahead to the Illinois game. Iowa State landed their first portal commit, looking at the rest of the Sweet Sixteen matchups, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum give their instant reactions to one of the greatest games they've ever seen between Iowa State and Stanford, the men keep on dancing, it was a great weekend to be a Cyclone and diving into the NCAA Tournament. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Chris Williams from Omaha to break down Iowa State's Round of 32 win over Washington State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ferguson recaps the wild game between Iowa State and Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State's first-round win over South Dakota State, how fans can affect Iowa State's run, Keshon Gilbert's takeover, and the Clones are playing their best ball. Scouting Washington State and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's first-round win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State winning the Big 12, their NCAA Tournament draw, and more before unveiling their bracket for the NCAA in the only way possible. A mascot battle. All presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2024 NCAA National Championships, matchups that they like, brackets to look forward to, and more. All presented by Fareway Meat and Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with South Dakota State Head Coach Eric Henderson to talk about his connections to Iowa State, TJ Otzelberger, the rise of Jackrabbit hoops, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Copley and Alisa Woods react to the Iowa State women earning a 7-seed, a matchup with Maryland, and more on the NCAA Tournament. Kansas City opened the first stadium built for women's team, WNBA news, and winners/losers of the week. All presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices