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Williams & Blum: Players Era Invitational reaction, Oklahoma State Preview
EChris Williams and Brent Blum give their thoughts on Iowa State out at the Players Era Invitational before diving into the last regular-season football game for the Cyclones. Looking around the Big 12 and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: Top 5 Wins of Otz' Tenure, Players Era, 9 wins perspective
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray sit down to react to Iowa State's first two wins in the Players Era Festival, share some frustrations of the tournament in Las Vegas and rank the top five wins of the T.J. Otzelberger era. Then, would nine wins be a success for Matt Campbell? Who is the most important defensive player to retain? Plus, a CyHawk Wrestling preview and a quick hit on Bill Fennelly's team playing in the Coconut Hoops Tournament. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State dominates Creighton
Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 15 Iowa State's dominant win over Creighton to move to 2-0 at the Players Era Invitational, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: St. John's recap, Otzelberger's 100th win, Buchanan's impact, 2026 football recruiting
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger reacts to the 100th win of his tenure in a thriller against St. John's. Otzelberger breaks down Blake Buchanan's impressive finish down the stretch and Milan Momcilovic's big day scoring. Plus, Matt Campbell lands three commits for the 2026 class on Monday. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 14 St. John's
Jake Brend and Matt Van Winkle react to Iowa State's win over St. John's, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: How Campbell finds resilient players, 4th down success, St. John's preview
On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell shares the importance of finding "his kinda guys," what qualities he looks for in players during recruiting and where Iowa State found success on 4th down in Saturday's win over Kansas. Plus, Jackson Pence previews St. John's ahead of the Players Era Festival. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Full "Eye on the Storm" Podcast: https://youtu.be/l5wqiqKc-Yw?si=hWL4vKa-kLi9DmjX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
InCYde Zone: The "It" factor with Rocco, dominating with the run, and more
Jacqueline Cordova is joined by Jake Remsburg and Jirehl Brock to break down Iowa State’s dominant 38–14 Senior Day win over Kansas. The trio digs into what gives a quarterback the “it” factor, the run game’s late-season surge, and how the offensive line powered nearly 40 minutes of possession and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Senior Day Dominance & Players Era Preview
Brent Blum and Jake Brend recap Iowa State's dominant 38-14 win over Kansas, the impact of Rocco Becht's performance, dive into the Wyffles Hybirds Big 12 segment, guess the point spreads and preview Iowa State's week in Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival. Presented by Mechdyne Corporation in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State leaves no doubt against Kansas
Lea Nelson and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's blowout win over Kansas to secure a winning season for the 8th time under Matt Campbell. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF PREGAME: Iowa State takes on Kansas to close home season
Jake Brend is joined by Jeff Woody to preview Iowa State's matchup against Kansas, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Slowing down Jalon Daniels, Campbell emotional about seniors, Jefferson's homecoming
On Thursday's edition of the Daily Clone, Matt Campbell talks about the challenge of facing Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and Dom Orange is ready for the chance to slow him down. Campbell reflects on his 16 seniors and why they mean so much to the program. Jake Brend gives his game pick for Saturday and Joshua Jefferson talks about his Las Vegas homecoming next week. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Land Locks: Week 13 Picks for the 2025 season
ETed Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks across college football, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: Senior Day preview, Las Vegas look ahead, and Audi Crooks dominates
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State's game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men's basketball heads to Vegas - what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Dom Orange playing thru injury, Tyler Miller's impact, Audi Crooks' honor
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell explains the impact of two key seniors Domonique Orange and Tyler Miller. In Women's Basketball news, Audi Crooks is named the AP National Player of the Week and Bill Fennelly talks about the importance of in-state games. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Kansas Preview, Dillingham on NIL, Big 12 preview, and Mailbag Q's
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State Football's game against Kansas this weekend before diving into Kenny Dillingham's comments about NIL, the Big 12, mailbag questions, and story time. Presented by Mechdyne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Injury update, the TCU win changed the bye week, offensive accountability
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Tuesday's Iowa State football availability with an injury update. Taylor Mouser talks about how getting over the hump against TCU provided much-needed momentum for the offense and Matt Campbell shares how Rocco Becht is battling against the odds. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Lipsey/Jefferson duo, recruiting, and Feast Week Preview
EDylan Coon and Nigel Dyson quickly recap Iowa State's dominant win against Stonehill. Just how good are Tamin Lipey and Joshua Jefferson? Taking a look at the Cyclone recruiting class, Iowa State's trip to Las Vegas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger Talks 10 Man Rotation, Addy Brown's Triple-Double, Purdy's Return
On Monday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger shares why he's played a 10 man rotation so far and why it could stick, Addy Brown talks about her first career triple-double, Brock Purdy shines in his first game back from injury and Chris Williams shares one of his favorite stories in his new book 'Fanatic.' All of that and more with Jake Brend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fanatic Book Series: CW's Favorite Chapters, The 2013 BYU Game, Invention of 3-3-5 Defense
EOn episode two of the Fanatic Book Podcast Series, author Chris Williams is joined by editor Rob Gray and Jake Brend to discuss some of his favorite chapters in his new book 'Fanatic.' Listen to find out how T.J. Otzelberger met Greg McDermott, untold stories of the 2013 basketball game against BYU and how Jon Heacock invented the 3-3-5 defense. Preorder at FanaticBook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Bad week for the Big 12, Kansas talk & Vegas look ahead
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss the lumps the Big 12 took in its College Football Playoff chances over the weekend. What bowl do the guys project Iowa State to play in? Plus, we are a little over a week from a massive men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Touching on that, the women’s team is rolling and more. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fanatic Book Series: How 'Fanatic' came together, CW's untold Omaha story, Rob Gray's impact
EOn episode one of the Fanatic Book Podcast Series, author Chris Williams and editor Rob Gray are joined by Jake Brend to share stories on how 'Fanatic' came together and the timeline of Chris' first book coming together. Williams shares an untold story of what happened to his book notes in Omaha, what you can expect in his book and more. Preorder the book at fanaticbook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction Time: Cyclone Invitational recap, Euton on the rise, and more
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State's showing at the Cyclone Invitational, where they crowned eight champions. Connor Euton starts the season hot. Getting into the nitty-gritty of Cyclone Wrestling, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: T.J. Signs Another Top-20 Class, Freshmen Winning for ISU, Audi's Record Night
On Thursday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger talks about his top-20 ranked 2026 class and excited he is for them to be on campus. He also shares what the current freshmen class of Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta are doing to impact winning. Plus, how Blake Buchanan is elevating his game. Hear from Audi Crooks on her school record 43 points in Iowa State's win over Valparaiso. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Land Locks: Week 12 picks for the 2025 season
ETed Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their Week 12 picks, courtesy of Wild Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: Tamin taking control, new ISU President, and bowl projections
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray take advantage of Iowa State's bye week to discuss ISU President David Cook, the Lipsey-Morris parallels, basketball rotations, bowl projections, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: New President, Bowl Projections, Rocky Elam Back
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares some information about new Iowa State President David Cook, looks at where the Cyclones are currently projected to go for a bowl game and how much Rocky Elam loves wrestling in Ames. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: New ISU President, hoops rolling, and more mailbag questions
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State naming David Cook its new president and why they like the hire. Iowa State rolls Mississippi State as the pieces come together. Looking around the Big 12 and taking mailbag questions. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Tamin takeover, new guys step up, and domination in Sioux Falls
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to No. 16 Iowa State's thumping of Mississippi State. Tamin Lipsey took control as some of the new faces made some big-time plays. What is this team's identity? All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: A Buchanan breakout, Lipsey talks freshmen, Chris Jans on Iowa State
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend dives into Blake Buchanan's breakout performance against Mississippi State, Tamin Lipsey shares what impresses him about the freshmen and Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans talks about what makes Iowa State so hard to prepare for. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 16 Iowa State takes care of business against Mississippi State
Chris Williams reacts to No. 16 Iowa State's 96-80 win over Mississippi State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Back in the win column, Flora's moment, Brahmer's toughness, Mississippi State preview
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down the impact of Matt Campbell showing off the roots of his program in a road win over TCU, Aiden Flora's season-changing moment, the toughness of Ben Brahmer and a little preview into the men's basketball game against Mississippi State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
InCYde Zone: Back in the win column, running back room carries the load, and defense dominates
Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock react to Iowa State snapping its 4-game losing streak in a win against TCU. Does this change the season outlook? Aiden Flora's moment. Defense played its best game of the year and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: A Cyclone stunner
Chris Williams & Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 20-17 victory over TCU on Saturday in Fort Worth. Is what the defense did against a good Horned Frogs offense sustainable? Plus, Iowa State men’s basketball plays a good Mississippi State team on Monday night. Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State snaps skid against TCU
Jake Brend and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over TCU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction Time: Previewing a highly-anticipated 2025-26 campaign for Iowa State Wrestling
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser are BACK to talk all things Iowa State Wrestling. What are the expectations? Looking at all the preseason hype, potential lineups, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF PREGAME: Iowa State faces road test at TCU
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's road matchup against TCU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Losing with the right people, Audi's big night, Brend's game pick
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jon Heacock explains how Iowa State is coming to work after losing and Chase Sowell says the differences between Ames and his previous teams. Audi Crooks breaks a record and Jake Brend makes his game pick. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Land Locks: Week 11 Picks Across the 2025 Season
ETed Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks for Week 11, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: The Tamin Lipsey Effect, Football looks to snap streak, and Fennelly's fast pace
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens discuss all things Cyclone Football ahead of their matchup with TCU. Do they have a chance? Tamin Lipsey looks as good as ever. The Cyclone Women have a refreshed look and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Campbell on subbing, why Nate Heise is the defensive captain and "sixth starter"
On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell explains why he is team is subbing so much and why he thinks it's not hurting the team's rhythm. T.J. Otzelberger explains what Nate Heise has done to earn defensive team captain and the "sixth starter."Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Cyclone Hoops underway, TCU football preview
EChris Williams and Brent Blum react to the first games for both the Iowa State men and women before previewing football's trip to TCU. Looking around the Big 12, ISU President candidates, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: College Hoops are BACK! Year of the freshman and more
EDylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's season-opening victory as Tamin Lipsey made his season debut and Milan Momcilovic caught fire. Looking around the Big 12 and the highly-touted freshmen class across college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Relieving Brahmer new, Jim Bonifas' leadership
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell provides an update on Ben Brahmer following his scary injury on Saturday and tells us about his interactions on Saturday. Campbell also talks about the importance of center Jim Bonifas' leadership. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: What's wrong with Cyclone Football? Is it fixable? A monologue with Jake Brend
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend monologues on the current state of Iowa State football and what has caused the four game losing streak, how Matt Campbell raising the standard is a double-edged sword and what the Cyclones can do to turn it around. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
InCYde Zone: Skid continues, what's wrong with the Cyclones?
Jacqueline Cordova takes Colin Newell, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock through their thoughts amidst the 4-game losing streak for the Cyclones. What happened to the offense? All this and more presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Down hard
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss the big stories surrounding Iowa State football following Saturday’s loss to Arizona State. Should Iowa State consider a quarterback change? How bad can this get? Breaking down the current setup in the Big 12 and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls short against Arizona State
Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's loss to Arizona State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF PREGAME: Iowa State eyes to bounce back against a depleted Arizona State team
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's matchup against Arizona State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Tamin Lipsey injury update, preparing for Jeff Sims, Brend's game pick
On Thursday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger provides an injury update for Tamin Lipsey, Matt Campbell talks about preparing for backup quarterback Jeff Sims and the talent throughout Arizona State's roster. Finally, Jake Brend makes his game pick. Presented by the Cyclone Fanatic Shop in the Northwest Bank Studios. CF Shop: https://cyclonefanaticshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGEXP7u9u2PO6yCs-sKSRc6_CXa_vBQDBZAaGTxi23vSghGbDL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Land Locks: Week 10 Picks for the 2025 Season
ETed Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks across Week 10 of the 2025 college football season, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices