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Jake Brend and Andrew Downs look past Iowa and Iowa State's final buy games and look forward to conference play. When does Iowa State lose their first game? Can Iowa take care of business before Illinois comes to town? Plus, a preview of this weekend's tests for the Hawkeye and Cyclone women and a special announcement for a live show at the Knapp Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s College Football Playoff week — and already, the product isn’tmatching the promise.This episode of The Iowa Nice Guy covers:• Alabama vs. Oklahoma and the art of the 13–10 slog• Miami being “back” (again) and Texas A&M spending its way to confusion• A first-round playoff slate that feels recycled and uninspired• Why Tulane–Ole Miss and JMU–Oregon aren’t what we were sold• Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman the right way• Diego Pavia turning a Vanderbilt fairy tale into a social media meltdown• Michigan firing Sherrone Moore — allegedly — and the suspicioustiming behind it• The new NCAA transfer rules and what Michigan really bought itself• And the uncomfortable question: is Michigan closer to Nebraska thanOhio State?It’s playoff week.It’s messy.It’s loud.And it’s college football in 2025.🍺 Presented by Modelo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman give their thoughts on how special Iowa's run of having a consensus All-American is as Logan Jones extends the streak. What are the best Big Ten bowl games? Diego Pavia's Heisman reaction. All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams and Hassel preview the CFP First Round matchups and look at the game odds thanks to Circa Sports. The Iowa men's basketball team is ranked coming in at No. 25 ... in the Coaches Poll as they come to Des Moines to face Bucknell at the Casey's Center on Saturday. Going through the top candidates for Michigan open coaching position. The ACC makes a "Pour Choice" with its new nine conference game scheduling update. Presented by Fareway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss the holiday season before getting into the age-old game of "Bowl or Troll." Heisman heights; someone is lying. Mr. Movie joins as the crew remembers the great Rob Reiner. All this and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive into all the latest Big 12 news, from Kyle Whittingham potentially hanging it up to Brendan Sorsby hitting the transfer portal. Joel Klatt has an all-time bad take. Talking Big 12 Hoops and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Ben Bruns to discuss everything that has happened in this transitional period between Matt Campbell and Jimmy Rogers at Iowa State. What's next for the Cyclones? All of their thoughts and more presented by Steeple Ridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie & Scott are live from Simon’s for a very special edition of Overthinking as they discuss all of their favorite and least favorite parts of Christmas, while overthinking everything about the holidays. Presented by Carbliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss all the NFL news, from the Chiefs missing the playoffs to some key injuries. Everyone knew who was going to win the Heisman - except for one sore loser. Cy-Hawk bounce back is once again a letdown for both schools. All this and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the weekend of Iowa and Iowa State hoops before a little Heisman Trophy talk. Bowl games are in trouble. CW went back to Clarinda for the weekend. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny share their opinions on Christmas gifts, Keith tries a questionable hot sauce, and Jenny reads some hilarious Amazon reviews. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales recap Iowa State completing the big-four sweep and why it is a special time for athletics in Iowa. Did Coach Jimmy Rogers go too far in his introduction to Cyclone fans? It's getting messy for Michigan Football. Scott School, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Cy-Hawk Hoops action that saw Iowa State sweep the week. New ISU Head Coach Jimmy Rogers has his words of wisdom. A special Cyclone Legend joins the program. Breaking it all down courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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