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DAILY CLONE: Texas Tech Preview with T.J. Otzelberger (Feb. 27, 2026)

On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger previews Texas Tech by sharing how they've changed without JT Toppin, why they are still dangerous and how Christian Anderson has ascended as a sophomore. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20267 min

DAILY CLONE: Jefferson's All-American Season, Big Monday Numbers, "Not in Ames Anymore"

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On a Thursday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger puts Joshua Jefferson's All-American season in perspective, Brend shares the Big 12's impressive showing on Big Monday, Bill Fennelly explains the fourth quarter letdown against Oklahoma State and Penn State media looks down upon Ames. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202611 min

The Beat Reporters: Penn State Media Drama, NCAA Tournament Seeding, 4th Quarter Trouble, Big 12 Food

Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens react to the Penn State drama surrounding Rocco Becht's first interview, NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios for the Cyclone men, fourth quarter problems for the Cyclone women and a live reaction to the Big 12 Tournament menu. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202657 min

Williams & Blum: Cyclone Women fall late, previewing Texas Tech, and postseason outlooks

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the Iowa State Women losing late against Oklahoma State and what it means for the Big 12 and the NCAA Tournaments. Previewing the men's game against Texas Tech on Saturday. Diving into the big picture of college basketball and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202653 min

Let Him Cook: Recapping the Utah roadtrip and previewing Texas Tech

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's roadtrip to the state of Utah, where they went 1-1, losing to BYU and beating Utah. The guys also preview Texas Tech and look ahead to what will make Iowa State successful in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 20261h 0m

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss to Oklahoma State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202617 min

CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State takes care of business at Utah

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 4 Iowa State's win over Utah, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202622 min

DAILY CLONE: Utah Preview, Playing Urgent, Leaning on Tamin (Feb. 24, 2026)

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews Iowa State's matchup with Utah, T.J. Otzelberger explains the importance of playing urgent and how the team can continue to lean on Tamin Lipsey. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20267 min

DAILY CLONE: Is a 1 Seed Still Possible? Analyzing TCU loss + Bastida's Emotional Senior Day

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend analyzes if a 1 seed is still as possibility for Iowa State, breaks down the loss at TCU for the Cyclone women and relives an emotional senior day for Yonger Bastida. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 20269 min

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls on the road at No. 12 TCU

Jackson Pence and Chelsea Poppens to break down Iowa State's road loss at No. 12 TCU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 202615 min

Williams & Blum: Breaking down Iowa State’s seed situation after the BYU loss

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s late night loss at BYU on Saturday. After being a projected one-seed by the NCAA Tournament committee prior to the game, where does Iowa State stand now? What do the Cyclones have to do to end up on the one-line? Are there any advantages of being a two-seed? Plus, looking ahead to Tuesday’s bout with Utah and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202649 min

CF POSTGAME: No. 6 Iowa State falls at No. 23 BYU

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Aiden Wyatt and Levi Stevenson react to No. 6 Iowa State's loss to No. 23 BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202621 min

Reaction Time: Iowa State gears up for postseason with Senior Sunday send off

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser take their time ahead of Iowa State Wrestling's final regular-season dual to recognize all the seniors and their impact on Iowa State. Talking Yonger Bastida and more, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202647 min

DAILY CLONE: Golden Week for the Heise Family, BYU Preview, Jada's Growth, Wrestling Senior Day

On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps a golden week for the Heise family, previews BYU, shares how much Jada Williams has grown in the last six weeks and Kevin Dresser speaks about Senior Day. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202611 min

The Beat Reporters: Young guns boosting Cyclones, Addy Brown returns, gymnastics update, and more

The Beat Reporters break down Iowa State men’s basketball coming off back-to-back Top 10 wins at Hilton Coliseum and what’s ahead as T.J. Otzelberger’s team heads west to face BYU in a critical Big 12 matchup. The guys discuss the emergence of Iowa State’s young players, Hilton Magic, and what the Cyclones need to do on the road to stay in the race for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Addy Brown returns for Iowa State women’s basketball as the Cyclones dominate Arizona State, how her return impacts postseason seeding, and what lies ahead in the Big 12. Also: • NCAA Tournament outlook for Iowa State • BYU preview • Big 12 seeding implications • Latest on the Iowa State gymnastics situation Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Subscribe for more Iowa State Cyclones coverage from Cyclone Fanatic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202647 min

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State throttles Arizona State

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State thumping Arizona State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202612 min

DAILY CLONE: Bracketology Implications, Top 5 Hilton Atmospheres, Addy Brown Back

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he dives into where Iowa State stands in the Big 12 Championship race and where major Bracketologists have the Cyclones slated. Brend also ranks his top five Hilton environments and reacts to Addy Brown's return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202610 min

Williams & Blum: Iowa State Hoops rollin', Big 12 season outlook

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State basketball’s strong stretch of play and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. They break down the conference outlook, NCAA Tournament implications, and what the return of Addy Brown means. Taking a broader look at the Big 12 landscape and more. A new episode of Williams & Blum on Cyclone Fanatic, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202659 min

DAILY CLONE: All-Timer at Hilton, Milan's Selflessness, Batemon Learning From Heise

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend relives an all-timer at Hilton Coliseum, showing the impact of Milan Momcilovic's selflessness, how Jamarion Batemon is learning from Nate Heise and what the big stage means to Iowa State and the community. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 20268 min

Let Him Cook: Iowa State wins massive game against Houston, Big 12 title hopes alive

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s win over Houston and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. The conversation includes Hilton Magic on full display, a balanced performance from Iowa State, late-game plays from Tamin Lipsy, and how recent wins over Houston and Kansas impact the Cyclones’ NCAA Tournament outlook moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202640 min

CF POSTGAME: No. 6 Iowa State wins epic battle against No. 2 Houston

Chris Williams reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's come-from-behind victory over No. 2 Houston, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202623 min

DAILY CLONE: Prepping for Houston, Jada Playing Tag, Wrestling Goes 2-0

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps perfect weekend at Hilton Coliseum and previews a massive matchup with No. 2 Houston. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 20268 min

Williams & Blum: Tang fired, Cyclones set up Big Monday matchup with Houston

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum with a packed show for Sunday, Feb. 15. Moments before recording, Jerome Tang was fired at Kansas State. We've got reaction from a chaotic weekend in the Big 12, which included Iowa State's rout of Kansas in Hilton Coliseum. Monday's showdown with top-5 Houston looms. All of that and more, courtesy of Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 20261h 5m

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State hangs on to beat Kansas State

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 202612 min

Let Him Cook: Ryan Hammer talks Iowa State, Big 12 Hoops, NCAA Tournament, and more

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson welcome College Basketball Media Personality Ryan Hammer to the studio to dive into his weekend in Ames and takeaways from seeing the Cyclones dismantle Kansas. Where does Iowa State fall in the Trapezoid of Excellence? Discussing Big 12 hoops, looking ahead to March Madness, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20261h 1m

CF POSTGAME: No. 5 Iowa State tames No. 9 Kansas

Chris Williams reacts to No. 5 Iowa State beating No. 9 Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202620 min

DAILY CLONE: Competitive Endurance, Home Sweet Hilton, Thornton Talks OL

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger how his team gets back to their identity by having competitive endurance, the team shares their excitement to play in Hilton Coliseum and offensive line coach Jake Thornton talks about his group. Presented by the Cyclone Fanatic Shop in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202610 min

The Beat Reporters: Basketball eyes bounce-back, hearing from football assistants, gymnastics, and more

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray quickly recap what went wrong for Iowa State basketball at TCU before looking ahead to the weekend and beyond. The guys spoke with football assistants for the first time. What is there to know about gymnastics canceling its season? All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 20261h 0m

Let Him Cook: Reacting to Baylor & TCU and looking ahead to the stretch

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's win against Baylor and disappointing loss at TCU. The guys also talk about Kansas coming to town and Darryn Peterson's odd season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 20261h 4m

Williams & Blum: TCU in the rear-view mirror, KU lookahead, and more

Jake Brend and Brent Blum take one last look at Iowa State's loss to TCU before burning the tape. What does it do to the season outlook? Big 12 news, hearing from the football staff, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 20261h 2m

Daily Clone: MBB Concern, Big 12 Announcement, Meeting the Offensive Staff

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend addresses what went wrong in Fort Worth and the concern level is for the Cyclones. Brett Yormark makes an announcement regarding the Big 12 Tournament and Brend meets the football offensive staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202613 min

CF POSTGAME: No. 5 Iowa State upset at TCU

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to No. 5 Iowa State's loss to TCU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202626 min

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to BYU

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss at BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202612 min

DAILY CLONE: TCU Preview, Big 12 Title Race

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger previews TCU and explains why he's not focusing on a Big 12 Title. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 20267 min

Williams & Blum: Lipsey's Legacy & Big 12 Fun Begins

Brent Blum and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's win over Baylor, discussing Tamin Lipsey’s growing legacy, late-game execution, and continued impact from Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson. The guys also touch on the women's fifth-straight win and dive into a massive week ahead in the Big 12. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 20261h 9m

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State comes up big on the road to beat Utah

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's road victory over Utah, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 202614 min

CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State outlasts Baylor

Chris Williams reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's win over Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 202620 min

DAILY CLONE: Heise's Aggression, Tamin's Command, Baylor Preview

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains how vital Nate Heise's aggressiveness is to the team, why Tamin Lipsey has command on the game and Otzelberger shares how Baylor has improved the last week. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 20269 min

The Beat Reporters: Heise’s Impact, Lipsey’s Command and Milan’s Chase

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens sit down following T.J. Otzelberger’s Thursday press conference to discuss his comments about Nate Heise’s aggressiveness, how Tamin Lipsey has developed into where he is now, where Milan Momcilovic stands in the NCAA record books, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 202650 min

Let Him Cook: Cyclones Keep Rolling with Another 2-0 Week

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's 2-0 week with wins over Colorado and Kansas State, as well as talk about Jerome Tang's future with the Wildcats. The boys even hit on some news around the Big 12 before previewing Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 20261h 3m

DAILY CLONE: Don't Forget to Appreciate Tamin Lipsey

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains why despite already being a Cyclone legend, it's important to be reminded of Tamin Lipsey's value. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 202611 min

Williams & Blum: Signing Day ain't as good as it once was, mailbag Q's, and more

Chris Williams and Brent Blum celebrate National Signing Day by reminiscing on what it used to be before diving into the mailbag questions. What does the future of jersey sponsorships look like? Best former athletes to host the show and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 20261h 3m

DAILY CLONE: Iowa State's ELITE analytics and what it means

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down where Iowa State ranks in KenPom.com's "four factors" and why that's important come March. Plus, Brend tries to put Milan Momcilovic's season in perspective. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 202614 min

DAILY CLONE: The difference between Otzelberger & Tang

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains how the difference between T.J. Otzelberger's success and Jerome Tang's decline can be explained their responses to adversity. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 20269 min

Williams & Blum: Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s rout of Kansas State on Sunday afternoon in Manhattan. Milan Momcilovic is playing a level never seen before in college basketball. Our weekly Big 12 breakdown, plus honoring Bill Fennelly after his record-setting week. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 20261h 2m

CF POSTGAME: No. 8 Iowa State destroys Kansas State

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 8 Iowa State's blowout victory over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 202626 min

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State takes care of Central Florida

Lea Nelson and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's win over UCF, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202614 min

The Beat Reporters: The Cyclone Men Dominate Colorado, The Women Make a Statement

Rob Gray, Ben Hutchens, and Jake Brend react to Iowa State’s third-straight dominating win over Colorado on Thursday night, discussing key performances from freshmen Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta. The boys recap Bill Fennelly’s squad’s massive win in Lubbock and how they’ve gotten back on track. The three close with a lookahead to Sunday’s game against Jerome Tang and Kansas State. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202653 min

DAILY CLONE: Colorado Recap, Pleta's Big Night, Another Fast Start

On Friday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps Iowa State's win over Colorado, digs into Domiykas Pleta's big night and T.J. Otzelberger talks about the narratives of slow starts versus fast starts. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 20266 min

CF POSTGAME: No. 8 Iowa State destroys Colorado

Chris Williams reacts to No. 8 Iowa State's blowout win over Colorado, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202613 min