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The most in-depth Iowa State themed podcast on the Internet. Chris Williams and his cast of characters with cutting edge analysis of the Cyclones with featured interviews and more. A must-have for diehard fans of the Iowa State Cyclones.

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    Williams & Blum: The Air Raid Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 55:10


    Williams and Blum are salivating at what they saw from Iowa State's offense in Saturday's 34-27 victory over Oklahoma State. What's next after a major shift in philosophy? Analyzing Iowa State's defense having a tough outing against the Cowboys. Wrapping up this week in the Big 12 and looking ahead to Oklahoma, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    REACTION POD with CW: Iowa State wins Big 12 opener against Oklahoma State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 11:39


    Iowa State beat Oklahoma State 34-27 in its Big 12 opener on Saturday in Ames. Chris Williams reacts to an offensive outburst, and some concerning defensive play for the Cyclones, who improve to 2-2 on the season and 1-0 in Big 12 play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 17:21


    Williams & Blum pick the top games of the upcoming college football weekend with Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Land Locks: Conference play and PRIMETIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 66:01


    The guys are back for a fantastic week 4 slate of games. Discussing the first full week of conference games, several ranked matchups, and the Flyover game featuring PRIMETIME taking Colorado to Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: Opportunity vs. OSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 39:22


    Williams & Blum preview Iowa State's Big 12 opener against a struggling Oklahoma State squad. What will Iowa State's offense look like after a lackluster performance at Ohio last week? The guys also preview this week in the Big 12, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FART: Weather chambers and the death of coach speak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 43:46


    Connor Ferguson and Jeff Woody recap Iowa State's ugly loss to Ohio, how social media changed sports, and how Matt Campbell is changing. Deion Sanders is shaping the culture surrounding coach speak, why the super conferences will never work, and simulated weather chambers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It: Special teams and opportunities ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 65:54


    Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody break down Iowa State's loss to Ohio, how special teams factored in, and how hidden yards affected the game. They give their thoughts on how the coaching staff is handling the skid, what needs to happen moving forward, and is it time for a scheme change on offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Unpacking Iowa State's loss to Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 61:31


    Williams & Blum unpack Iowa State's 10-7 loss to Ohio on Saturday. Is it time to totally revamp the offense? Discussing what the Big 12 schedule looks like and where to go from here, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    REACTION with CW: What to do after a demoralizing loss at Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 15:19


    Chris Williams gives his thoughts following Iowa State's 10-7 loss at Ohio. It's time for a big change when it comes to offensive philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 21:44


    Williams & Blum are joined by Nebraska Furniture Mart's Tim Mullen to make their picks for key games in week three of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Land Locks: One man's trash is another man's treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 83:25


    Week Three is here and it's time for the last of the non-con games. It's a week where one person's trash is another person's treasure and the guys are here to work through that for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: Holy crap this Ohio game is terrifying

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 56:52


    Williams & Blum discuss their anxious feelings heading into Iowa State's Saturday road trip to Athens, Ohio. Why are the Cyclones such a short favorite in this one? The guys took questions from our live audience and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It feat. Beau Blankenship: Talkin' Ohio and glory days

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 73:58


    Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's loss to Iowa, how special teams affected the game, and where to go from there. They then welcome on former Cyclone and Ohio running back Beau Blankenship to talk Bobcat football and reminisce about the glory days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Football And Random Things: Cy-Hawk recap and good vibes ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 53:51


    Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell give their thoughts on Iowa State's loss to Iowa, why it went the way it did, how each position fared, and what to think moving forward. They preview Ohio, why this game matters, and what to expect this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Cy-Hawk lumps & the rest of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 63:09


    Williams & Blum break down every aspect of Iowa State's 20-13 loss to Iowa on Saturday. Looking ahead to the rest of the season. Talking about this weekend's odd road trip to Ohio. The Big 12 made a bit of a comeback this weekend and more. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    REACTION POD: Iowa 20, Iowa State 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 10:01


    Iowa State loses to Iowa 20-13 in the 2023 Cy-Hawk game. Chris Williams offers full analysis on what he saw, and what's to come for the Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 21:51


    Chris Williams & Brent Blum are joined by Nebraska Furniture Mart's Tim Mullen for their picks of the week in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Land Locks: El Assico and Big 12 bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 69:44


    It's week 2 which means Ted, Tez, and Jake are back and it's time to talk El Assico along with all the other Big Ten and Big 12 bets for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: Going over a wild slate of Big 12 games this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 41:11


    Williams and Blum take a final look at Saturday's Cy-Hawk football game, breaking down all of the storylines that will surround a chaotic day in Ames. Plus, the Big 12 slate for this weekend is fantastic. The guys hammer it out all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    F.A.R.T.: CW, Colin & Jeff dig into the Cy-Hawk game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 38:01


    Chris Williams sits in for Connor this week to preview the 2023 Cy-Hawk game. Colin Newell gives his take on the offensive line's performance in week one. Jeff Woody is here to break down the Hawkeyes. A full look at Iowa State's 30-9 win over UNI and more, presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Title IX - Episode 106: CyHawk week and Spain's soccer controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 46:57


    Steph Copley and Alisa Woods give their thoughts on Iowa State's week one win over Northern Iowa, winners and losers of the week, and a CyHawk preview. Steph has a soccer debacle, Cyclone volleyball is still unbeaten, an update on Emily Ryan, Spain's soccer controversy, shoutouts of the week, and things that Hawkeyes are worse than. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It feat. Scott Dochterman - Special Teams U and CyHawk Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 60:12


    Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody recap Iowa State's win over Northern Iowa, how the special teams fared, and what it means for Iowa State to have a steady hand on special teams. Scott Dochterman joins the show to talk about Iowa's special teams, the punter battle, who to watch for Iowa, and how he sees the game going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Iowa State dominates UNI, leaning into Cy-Hawk week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 63:43


    Williams & Blum recap Iowa State's 30-9 victory over UNI in the 2023 season opener. The guys touch on the issues of fans getting into Jack Trice Stadium and Jamie Pollard's response. It's Cy-Hawk week! Talking Big 12 football, guess the point spreads and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    REACTION POD: Iowa State 30, UNI 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 15:11


    Iowa State mostly dominated UNI 30-9 in the 2023 season opener Saturday afternoon. Hear reaction from our publisher Chris Williams as the Cyclones are 1-0 heading into next week's Cy-Hawk bout with Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 20:31


    Chris Williams & Brent Blum pick the most important games of college football week one with Tim Mullen and our sponsors from Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Land Locks: Week One picks across college football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 74:52


    Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez are here to discuss a wild Week One schedule for college football on this week's episode of Land Locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams and Blum Wednesday: UNI deep dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 41:00


    Williams & Blum take a deep dive on Iowa State's first opponent of the 2023 season, the UNI Panthers. Breaking down what Mark Farley had to say in his press conference. Where does Iowa State have a matchup edge? Why are the Panthers always so tough in this game and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Football And Random Things: Depth chart thoughts and UNI preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 43:04


    Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell preview UNI as game week is finally here, what to make of the first depth chart release, what to expect for the weekend, and what has to happen for Iowa State to win comfortably. They also cover Steele Jantz and the best chirps they've heard. All powered by Cody Road from the Wild Rose Casino Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin't It feat. Tyler Seivertsen: UNI coaching changes and position previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 59:38


    Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on former UNI Kicker Tyler Seivertsen to talk all things UNI as it is officially game week from coaching changes at UNI, Theo Day's upside, what to expect from each position group for the Panthers, and of course a look at the kicking situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Game week has arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 60:52


    The guys are fired up for game week, and give their final thoughts on the Iowa State football team before it kicks off the 2023 season. Guess the point spreads is back too! Enjoy, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Land Locks: Big Ten and Big 12 over/unders and Week Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 73:45


    The guys are back on Land Locks to talk about their favorite over/under bets for the season in the Big Ten and Big 12 as well as what they want to watch in Week Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: Will ISU use two quarterbacks in week one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 40:57


    Iowa State has yet to name a starting quarterback for week one against Northern Iowa. Williams & Blum discuss the chances of going with two guys in the opener vs. the Panthers. What would it look like? Also, diving a bit deeper on the tight end position, courtesy of our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FART: Violence and glory days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 48:16


    Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell kick off the new season of FART with a look at the offensive line room now that Ryan Clanton has control, what "violence" really means for the big boys up front, and scheming on the offensive line. Colin and Jeff exchange college stories, they learn about 801 Day, and what team fights look like during camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Title IX - Episode 105: FIFA Women's World Cup recap and the future of ISU women's hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 52:55


    Steph Copley and Alisa Woods return to recap the FIFA Women's World Cup championship run, the controversy that came with it, and their thoughts on a new era of the USWNT. Why didn't the royal family attend the World Cup Final? Steph bought season tickets for the KC Current, Alisa is trying out some new bling, Cocoa Gauff continues to dominate, and a look at the post-Ashley Joens era of Iowa State Women's Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: What the power ratings say about Iowa State in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 63:50


    Williams & Blum use a professional handicapper's preseason power ratings to project what Iowa State point spreads would be for every game this season. The guys are looking for a non-biased baseline for the 2023 season, and feel like they found it with this experiment. In the final segment, Williams & Blum discuss the future of the ACC, if the league will add some leftover Pac-12 schools and other big picture college athletics topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: ISU football, the media & more fall camp talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 42:35


    Williams & Blum discuss Matt Campbell's policies with the media so far early in the season. Is anybody right or wrong here or is just a product of the situation? More fall camp nuggets from the guys, and a discussion about Breece Hall's sophomore season with the JETS. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It with Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody: Scrimmage recap and position previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 60:39


    Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney are back to talk about the new Johnny Manziel documentary, their thoughts on the latest in gambling allegations within the state, a look at Iowa State's depth, an update on the kicking situation for the Cyclones, why the running back position is the most important position for Iowa State, and a look at the QB battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: From gambling to actual football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 54:53


    Williams & Blum discuss the latest hit to the football program from ongoing gambling investigation. It's time to focus on football, as the guys go in-depth on the running back and kicker spots today. Plus, breaking down future Big 12 football pod scenarios, presented by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Reaction Time: Wrestling conference realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 36:28


    Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser are back to take you through conference realignment from wrestling's perspective. Where does Oklahoma go? What other schools could join the conference? What the new Big 12 will look like and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: Basketball in the Bahamas, realignment rummage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 46:10


    The guys discuss Iowa State basketball's ongoing foreign trip in the Bahamas. Who is standing out and what does it actually mean? Plus, looking back at the last week in realignment. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It with Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney: Conference realignment and media day feat. Rob Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 63:31


    Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney welcome Rob Gray of Cyclone Fanatic to recap the wild week in conference realignment, what conferences will look like moving forward, why rivalries matter, and a recap of Iowa State Football's media day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Title IX: Episode 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 61:10


    Steph Copley and Alisa Woods discuss USWNT's early exit, the return of Simone Biles, World Cup marketing numbers, and Alisa's state fair entries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Reflecting on a long realignment journey for the Big 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 53:50


    Williams & Blum reflect on the past 12 years of realignment madness for Iowa State and the Big 12 Conference. There's a feeling of relief in tonight's podcast, while the guys look at the future of the league near and far. Presented as always by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: Gambling news drops, update on realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 37:32


    The guys comment on the big Hunter Dekkers news drop from Thursday night, while expecting more to come. Plus, the latest on all things Big 12 expansion and conference realignment as well. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It: The life of a college kicker and conference realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 44:36


    In the inaugural episode of Kickin' It, Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney break down Iowa State's special teams issues, why kicking is so much different in college than it is in high school for a kid, comparing this round of conference realignment to the last time we saw this much movement, and some great stories from Woody and GMo's playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: CF announcement, Big 12 expansion & overhyping the Clones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 57:25


    Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Colorado joining the Big 12, and what is next for the conference. The Pac-12's arrogance got it in this position. How far can the Big 12 go? Plus, the guys were accused of "overhyping" the football team last week. Is that the case? Williams makes a company announcement and more, presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: What we're hearing about hoops practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 37:47


    Williams & Blum turn their attention to basketball for this week's Wednesday pod. The Cyclones have been working for an upcoming Bahamas trip. What are we hearing about the team? Find out here, and also a segment to honor the great Dedric Willoughby, who passed away last week at the age of 49. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Deeper football conversations as the season approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 46:35


    The guys recorded on a Monday this week to go in-depth on a number of Iowa State football conversations. Specifically, with rumors swirling, what does the quarterback situation look like going into camp? The guys talk about a solid crop of young tight ends. Will the offensive line take a step with new leadership? Special teams remain a concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Title IX: Episode 103

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 52:19


    Steph Copley and Alisa Woods talk World Cup buzz, alarming increase in injuries in women's soccer, WNBA All-Star weekend, and some big names returning and retiring in women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum Wednesday: New Big 12 recruiting rankings & fair hoops expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 37:55


    Williams & Blum debut their Wednesday show. The guys discuss where Iowa State has ranked recruiting wise in the new Big 12 for the last four seasons, as we attempt to lock down a hierarchy for the new league. Plus, previewing Pac-12 media day that's later this week, and the realignment implications. What are fair expectations for Iowa State basketball this upcoming season? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Williams & Blum: Takeaways from Dallas, & JT Rock reclassifies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 53:32


    Chris Williams and Brent Blum have a lot of thoughts on Iowa State and other Big 12 programs following last week's media day event in Dallas. Plus, JT Rock has reclassified and will join the Iowa State basketball program this fall. Why did this go down and how will it impact the Cyclones? These conversations and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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