Iowa Everywhere

Week 16 is here, and college football has officially lost its mind.The Iowa Nice Guy breaks down:• The broken expanded playoff• Rematches, blowout lines, coaches abandoning teams• Why the sport needs its own Magna Carta• Notre Dame’s playoff tantrum (and bowl opt-out)• Touchdown Jesus facepalming• The unmatched beauty of Army–Navy• Who Jimmy Rogers actually is, and why the new Iowa State era is fascinatingIt’s chaos.It’s hilarious.It’s heartbreaking.It’s college football.🍺 Presented by Modelo🎁 Cameo: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cameo.com_iowaniceguy&d=DwIFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EzWofXbtzqa1byf8QYo1oRD_7WNW6qSyjTEiWHhA3rE&m=6d-cREMPbp_7Y5ClQ2SFImufrd3V1onFyDfYkMG6VPx_g43bvF02dMzMbNKtqXh3&s=QIfFTTjKcV-ziwifba7H5x-6XDRoC8FJs4ehOwnJh6I&e=🎬 Credits:Starring Scott Siepker as The Iowa Nice GuyWritten by Scott Siepker & Nick RenkoskiProduced by Rebekah DeWild & Scott SiepkerGraphics & Branding by Eric HermannSpecial Thanks: Keith Murphy, Chris Williams, Jake BrendBased on “Iowa Nice” by Paul D.H. Benedict & Scott Siepker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Andrew Downs, live from Buffalo Wild Wings in Ames, recap Iowa State's win over Iowa in the CyHawk women's game and preview the men's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss the Matt Campbell departure as Cyclone fans have had time to decompress before previewing the Cy-Hawk basketball games this week. Notre Dame is full on throwing a fit about the CFP. Grandpa in the NFL, Movies, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to Matt Campbell taking the Penn State gig before diving into the Hawkeyes' ReliaQuest Bowl bid. Can the Big Ten run the CFP? Previewing Cy-Hawk basketball and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker are overthinking their listening ages on Spotify, everyone trying to travel to space, and a New Zealand man that swallowed a pendant. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel and Chris Williams break down one of the craziest weekends in Iowa State Athletics history from Jimmy Rogers' opening press conference to Matt Campbell's arrival in State College to T.J. Otzelberger's win over No. 1 Purdue. Chris & Chris also preview Cy-Hawk hoops and react to the College Football Playoff selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy: Cyclones Vote No, Hawkeyes vs Vandy, Chiefs Can't Win, MORE (Dec. 8, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Texas Tech winning the Big 12 Championship for the first time in program history, the decision to leave BYU out of the College Football Playoff and break down the coaching carousel with Matt Campbell and Chris Klieman in Ames and Manhattan. Presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel instantly react to the departure of Matt Campbell and the immediate hire of Jimmy Rogers. What this means for everyone involved at Iowa State and the future of the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny discuss Japanese toilets, party pants that keep showing up in Jenny’s feed, and test out an eye serum. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are LIVE from Westown Tap to dive into the speculation around Matt Campbell and Penn State; meanwhile, Kirk Ferentz says he's not going anywhere. Iowa State basketball had a historic night ahead of its matchup with Purdue. Scott School and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of Buckets, Jake Brend and Andrew Downs break down the current state of Iowa and Iowa State basketball. Who steps up as the second option for the Hawkeyes? Is this T.J. Otzelberger's best team? Plus a preview of the Cy-Hawk Women's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Championship Week is here — but it’s not what it used to be.The Iowa Nice Guy breaks down the absurdity of modern collegefootball, including:• Why conference championships no longer matter• Coaches leaving playoff teams mid-run• The ACC disaster scenario• BYU’s bizarre playoff path• Indiana vs Ohio State meaning absolutely nothing• Iowa’s offensive resurrection under Tim Lester• Nebraska being trapped in eternal mediocrity• Iowa State fans forgetting the trauma of the past🍺 Presented by Modelo🎁 Cameo: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cameo.com_iowaniceguy&d=DwIFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EzWofXbtzqa1byf8QYo1oRD_7WNW6qSyjTEiWHhA3rE&m=aAJc-4Is_Egpi6yQqFDf1OIa5cLbAGEfl0vu6ftMJQLP2vKTuQx1IoNjLjWszDAu&s=LNVxgaF9rwuC2h8j6wZF8QIqfQ3_RTDu0H0al8wYFko&e=🎬 Credits:Starring Scott Siepker as The Iowa Nice GuyWritten by Scott Siepker & Nick RenkoskiProduced by Rebekah DeWild & Scott SiepkerGraphics & Branding: Eric HermannSpecial Thanks: Jake BrendBased on “Iowa Nice” by Paul D.H. Benedict & Scott Siepker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Andrew Downs to dive into Iowa and Iowa State Basketball. Should Hawkeye fans even bat an eye at their loss to Michigan State? Cyclones go crazy. It's championship week across college football. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman put a bow on Iowa's regular season. Why was it a success? The coaching carousel is as crazy as ever. The CFP situation with the Big Ten. Signing day for future Hawks. Iowa Hoops had its first test and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to Iowa getting thumped by Michigan State. Should Hawkeye fans really be worried? Penn State strikes out again. A throwback from Murph's early days that you need to see. Movies, ThrowDowns, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams is joined and interviewed by his longtime mentor, Keith Murphy, regarding the release of his new book: “Fanatic: Stories from 20 Years Inside Iowa State.” The two discuss the process of writing and researching the book, what Chris hopes the audience gets from it, highlights from the last 20 years, and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker are overthinking how they would fare in the quietest room in the world, discussing gay sheep, and talking about Spotify Wrapped making its return. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country bluegrass singer-songwriter Tyler Childers is bringing his “Snipe Hunt Tour” to the Casey’s Center on Jul 15, 2026. Tickets to the show go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at HyVeeTix.com. Plus this month, the arena hosts Bert Kreischer (December 11), Iowa men’s basketball vs. Bucknell (December 20), and Jeff Dunham (December 29). Give the gift of tickets to an upcoming show this holiday season including Journey, Cody Johnson and Dude Perfect which are all now on sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales rewind the Thanksgiving sports weekend that closed Iowa and Iowa State's regular season. What were each team's best wins? Audi Crooks goes for 47. Cyclones break a curse. Kiffin heads to LSU. ThrowDowns and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the loaded Thanksgiving sports weekend before handing out final grades for Iowa and Iowa State's football seasons. The first wave of coaching moves is behind us. More from the college football weekend, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 20-13 victory over Oklahoma State to earn its 8th win for the 5th time under Matt Campbell. What does this season mean for the Cyclones? Breaking down all the big picture things and more, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the last week of the regular season across the Big 12. Previewing Texas Tech-BYU next weekend. Should BYU be in the CFP? Arizona and Houston hit 9 wins. Duke says Matt Campbell should have a statue in Ames. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs discuss Iowa's regular-season-ending win in dominant fashion at Nebraska and look ahead to what's next. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny go live on Thanksgiving Day to give you a glimpse inside the Murphy household during the holiday season. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivalry Week is here — the most unhinged, emotional, chaotic, and meaningful weekend in college football. Iowa Nice Guy breaks down: • Why rivalry games matter more than playoff rankings • Ohio State vs. Michigan and the Buckeyes’ soft schedule • Starkville chaos and the Egg Bowl nightmare scenario • Auburn’s chance to send Alabama fans into meltdown • How college football changed — and what it lost • Iowa vs. Nebraska: not a rivalry, a domination • What the Iowa Nice Guy is thankful for in this beautiful, broken sport 🍺 Presented by Modelo🎁 Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/iowaniceguy Credits:Starring Scott SiepkerWritten by Scott Siepker & Nick RenkoskiProduced by Rebekah DeWild & Scott SiepkerBrand & Graphics: Eric Hermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss both Iowa State and Iowa's hot start on the hardwood before diving into the last weekend of the regular season. Will Iowa find a way against Nebraska like always? Games of the week, Locks, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales preview the last week of the regular season for Iowa and Iowa State. Basketball is ROLLING in the state of Iowa. It's Drinksgiving. ThrowDowns, Movies, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to Bennett Stirtz leading the Hawkeyes over Ole Miss before previewing Iowa's match-up against Nebraska on Friday. How big is this game for both schools? Going through Big Ten Title game scenarios and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker are overthinking a man who has a new girlfriend after his wife was cryogenically frozen, they once again revisit the viral 6-7 meme and how it might relate to Shakespeare, and of course talk about Thanksgiving. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales rewind the football weekend that saw Kaden Wetjen save the Hawkeyes and the Cyclone offense return with Rocco Becht. Is Wetjen the best returner in Iowa history? Cyclone basketball heads to Las Vegas. ThrowDowns and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 38-14 win over Kansas. What made it the Cyclones' most complete game of the year? The 3-3-5 is once again humming while the offense is back in a groove. All this and more presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all the Big 12 action from the weekend. Iowa State plays possibly its best game all year. Utah cheers, K-State tears. Duke has a bone to pick with Baylor. Weekly picks and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Saturday's action around college football. Hawks come back late. Cyclones blow out Kansas. CW's adventure in Las Vegas. BBB from the weekend and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel and Todd Brommelkamp react to Iowa's late comeback to defeat Michigan State. Is Kaden Wetjen the greatest returner in Hawkeye History? Going through all the emotions and more, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a State Championship Friday on Murph & Andy! Legendary Iowa sports broadcaster Zippo Rizzo returns with an epic call of MMCRU clinching the title in Class A. It's senior days in Ames and Iowa City as both teams sit at 6-4. Plus, Scott School, What's Bugging You, and a fun MORE to send you into the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny talk about mooches, test their reflexes during this week’s Buy or Cry, and Jenny picks out an ugly Christmas sweater for Keith. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 13 delivers everything: Kansas jokes, USC shade, Nebraska sadness, and the internet-melting Kirk Ferentz rant. Scott Siepker (The Iowa Nice Guy) breaks down: Iowa State vs. Kansas USC vs. Oregon “You’re an idiot if you think Kirk Ferentz needs to be fired.” Nebraska at Penn State Iowa Nice Guy now on Cameo Private equity’s growing grip on CFB 🍺 Presented by Modelo🎁 Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/iowaniceguy Credits:Starring Scott SiepkerWritten by Scott Siepker & Nick RenkoskiProduced by Rebekah DeWild & Scott SiepkerBrand & Graphics by Eric HermannSpecial Thanks: Andrew Downs, Anthony CarrollBased on “Iowa Nice” by Paul D. H. Benedict & Scott Siepker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman quickly react to Iowa's loss at USC and why the last play encapsulates the season. Where could the Hawkeyes play their bowl game? Previewing Michigan State and more, courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview the weekend of college football. Iowa-Michigan State and Iowa State-Kansas previews. Do games matter after CFP elimination? Games of the week, locks, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales talk about James Franklin's move to Virginia Tech, senior day for Iowa & Iowa State, best 1-word in a movie, Mr. Movie, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams dissects Kenny Dillingham's comments about local communities. Does he have a point? YouTube TV pushed back against ESPN and came out on top - while also looking out for the fans. Celebrating the death of the BCS and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker are overthinking their 50th episode, AI-generated babies, and the news that scientists have developed a way to read your visual thoughts. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dude Perfect is bringing their Squad Games Tour to the Casey's Center, Saturday, July 25! Inspired by their fan-favorite Squad Games video series, this new format captures the energy of a live sporting event as the Dudes face off against some of their favorite athletes, creators, and Dude Perfect staff in the high-energy games and over-the-top challenges that bring the Dude Perfect universe to life. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at HyVeeTix.com! Plus, stay tuned to the Casey's Center announcements and join their Cyber Club to get alerts about holiday deals for upcoming shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales rewind to Iowa losing to a ranked team...again. Iowa State is playing basketball against who? Purdy returns, College Football Playoff talk, ThrowDowns, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel take a deep dive into Iowa's loss to USC, making it 13-straight losses to ranked opponents. Is this the ultimate what-if season for the Hawkeyes? College football crunch time is upon us. Looking at next week, Purdy's return, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the Big 12 weekend. Arizona earns a big win in Cincinnati. Utah, BYU, and Texas Tech all dominate. Who should be in the CFP? All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs discuss, in disgust, Iowa's latest close loss to a ranked team, 26-21 at USC. They look back and what could have been and ahead to what's next, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss Iowa's trip to USC as they aim to snap its losing streak against Top-25 teams. It was an eventful week in the state for women's basketball. Has Al Michaels really not eaten a vegetable in his 81 years? Scott School, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel take a deep dive into Iowa-USC. How much will the weather play a factor? Looking at Iowa State bowl projections. Audi Crooks goes for 43 in just 20 minutes. Games of the week, Locks, a special announcement, and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices