Hawk Central Podcast

LeVar Woods Talks Special Teams and More

Football Recruiting, Compelling Schedule, and Track Talk

Kenyon Murray Joins, Kris Murray Returns, and More

A Conversation with Tyler Barnes, Iowa Baseball, The Murrays and More

Scott Dochterman and Tom Kakert join Chad to talk Hawks

Hoops Roster, NIL, and More

Spring Football Wraps Up and More

NIL, Offensive Line, Running Backs, and a Spring Game Preview

Spring Football and More!

BONUS POD! Spring Football and More

Spring Football and More

Basketball Departures, Spring Football, and More

Recapping A Short NCAA Tournament, Spring Football Presser and More

NCAA Tournament Preview Live From Buffalo

Iowa Wins the Big Ten Championship and Gets its NCAA Draw

Iowa Basketball Peaking, Football Staff Changes, and Wrestling Preview

Basketball is Rolling, QB Coach Search and More

Previewing the Michigan and Ohio State Games and More

Tom Brands Joins the Show, Important Week for Hoops and More

Kirk Ferentz Meets the Media, Men's and Women's Basketball Talk

A Basketball Deep Dive and Wrestling with Cody Goodwin

Ferentz Contract and Committee, Hoops on a Roll, and More

LaPorta, Campbell, and Padilla Return, Must-Win Against Indiana, and Schedule Changes

Citrus Bowl Recap, Hoops and More

Previewing the Citrus Bowl

Chad and AD Preview the Citrus Bowl and Talk Hoops

National Signing Day with Tyler Barnes, QB and Hoops Talk Too

Citrus Bowl Preview, Cy-Hawk Hoops, and More

Big Ten Championship Game Preview and Hoops

Iowa is headed to the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan. Kennington and Chad preview the game.

Previewing Nebraska, Talking Hoops, and More

Chad and Kennington Preview Illinois and More

Win at Northwestern, Previewing Minnesota, and Basketball Begins

Another Tough Loss, 5 Big Questions, Previewing Northwestern

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith discuss how the Hawkeyes bounce back after the bad loss to Purdue and getting back after the bye. Five big questions involves if Wisconsin needs to throw the ball, how good Iowa's rush defense is and which team is the team to beat in the West. Then to finish the show those two and Erick Zamora give their predictions for the game in Madison vs. Wisconsin.

Andrew Downs fills in for Chad Leistikow and along with the Des Moines Register's Kennington Smith they go over the first half of the Iowa season, look back at the tough loss to Purdue and preview the remaining regular season games.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith recap Iowa's historic win over Penn State and the Hawkeyes' #2 ranking. They also look at Iowa's place in the College Football Playoff picture and their six-game regular season finish. After taking calls the guys get into Five Big Questions which includes how Iowa responds to an emotional win, the Hawkeyes covering opposing stars and biggest concerns from Purdue. After talking briefly about other sports the guys give their predictions for Iowa vs the Boilermakers on Saturday.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith chat all things Hawkeyes including the huge win over Maryland last Friday. Five Big Questions factor in if Penn State or Iowa's record is more impressive, what part of Penn State's offense is most dangerous and which Hawkeye will have the biggest spotlight Saturday. The guys take calls and break down extensively the Top 5 matchup before giving their predictions on Penn State at Iowa.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith are joined by Erick Zamora and they look back at Colorado State and take callers' questions and comments. They get into the Five Big Questions surrounding the Hawkeye football program this week and also touch on the University of Iowa starting up the first NCAA Women's Wrestling program. To end the show they preview Maryland and give their picks.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Kennington Smith and they look back at the big win the Hawks had over Kent State, preview Colorado State and take callers with questions, comments and concerns. Then in Five Big Questions Chad ask about the best matchup, position groups to watch and which Rams team shows up? The guys talk a little hoops before they give their final predictions in this weekend's game.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Kennington Smith and the two break down the big win over Iowa State as well as take calls from listeners as the season presses on. Chad points out some famous Kent State alum before diving into five big questions. To end the show they look at other Big Ten games this weekend and how the Hawkeyes should matchup against the Golden Flashes.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith look at the Iowa's big victory over Indiana in Week 1 and the severity of the matchup with Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Game. Then Register colleague Randy Peterson joins to help preview the Cyclones. And to end the program and throughout the show Chad takes a hard look at both sides in the Top Ten Matchup of Iowa @ Iowa State.

Previewing Iowa-Indiana!

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by the Register's Kennington Smith and KXnO Program Director Andrew Downs as they discuss their thoughts on the Big Ten/Pac 12/ACC Alliance. They also give an early preview of the Iowa vs Indiana football game.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow takes an in depth look at the quarterback situation for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in 2021.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Trent Condon to discuss football betting spreads. Then the Register's Kennington Smith joins Chad and they discuss the football games and rank them easiest to toughest.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Kennington Smith to preview the fall football camp. Then Chad interviews Joe Wieskamp and then Luka Garza after those two are drafted by the San Antonio Spurts and Detroit Pistons.

Several Hours Talking Football with Iowa Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz

Realignment Roundtable with Chris Williams and Scott Dochterman, Kennington Smith and More

Chad and Kennington Talk Hawkeyes on the Eve of Big Ten Football Media Days