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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The Cyclone Fanatic podcast is a must-listen for any Iowa State fan. As a loyal listener for years, I can confidently say that this podcast is my go-to source for all things Iowa State. It provides comprehensive coverage, fascinating history, and insightful analysis of the culture surrounding Iowa State football. Whether it's the pre and post-game discussions with Williams and Blum or John Walters' commentary during the game, this podcast truly completes my gameday experience.
One of the best aspects of The Cyclone Fanatic podcast is the variety it offers to fans. With multiple hosts and shows, there's something for everyone. Each host brings their own unique personality to the table, making for an entertaining and engaging listening experience. The recent addition of podcasts like "The Meyer and Blythe" and "Transfer U" have only added to the already impressive lineup of content. Additionally, the recent interview with McCarney stands out as a highlight, providing both laughter and tears.
While overall a fantastic podcast, one possible drawback is that it mainly focuses on football and men's basketball. While they do touch on other sports occasionally, it would be great to see more coverage across all Iowa State sports. However, considering the breadth and depth of their coverage within football and men's basketball alone, this is a minor issue.
In conclusion, The Cyclone Fanatic podcast is an essential listen for any Iowa State fan. The passion that Williams and Blum bring to their coverage is palpable, making me feel like I'm right at home even though I've moved away from my home state. The engaging hosts, great content variety, and consistent delivery make this podcast a standout in its field. Whether you're a recent alum or a die-hard fan living out of state like me, this podcast will keep you connected to everything happening at Iowa State.

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend analyzes if a 1 seed is still as possibility for Iowa State, breaks down the loss at TCU for the Cyclone women and relives an emotional senior day for Yonger Bastida. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackson Pence and Chelsea Poppens to break down Iowa State's road loss at No. 12 TCU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's late night loss at BYU on Saturday. After being a projected one-seed by the NCAA Tournament committee prior to the game, where does Iowa State stand now? What do the Cyclones have to do to end up on the one-line? Are there any advantages of being a two-seed? Plus, looking ahead to Tuesday's bout with Utah and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aiden Wyatt and Levi Stevenson react to No. 6 Iowa State's loss to No. 23 BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser take their time ahead of Iowa State Wrestling's final regular-season dual to recognize all the seniors and their impact on Iowa State. Talking Yonger Bastida and more, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps a golden week for the Heise family, previews BYU, shares how much Jada Williams has grown in the last six weeks and Kevin Dresser speaks about Senior Day. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters break down Iowa State men's basketball coming off back-to-back Top 10 wins at Hilton Coliseum and what's ahead as T.J. Otzelberger's team heads west to face BYU in a critical Big 12 matchup. The guys discuss the emergence of Iowa State's young players, Hilton Magic, and what the Cyclones need to do on the road to stay in the race for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Addy Brown returns for Iowa State women's basketball as the Cyclones dominate Arizona State, how her return impacts postseason seeding, and what lies ahead in the Big 12. Also: • NCAA Tournament outlook for Iowa State • BYU preview • Big 12 seeding implications • Latest on the Iowa State gymnastics situation Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Subscribe for more Iowa State Cyclones coverage from Cyclone Fanatic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State thumping Arizona State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he dives into where Iowa State stands in the Big 12 Championship race and where major Bracketologists have the Cyclones slated. Brend also ranks his top five Hilton environments and reacts to Addy Brown's return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State basketball's strong stretch of play and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. They break down the conference outlook, NCAA Tournament implications, and what the return of Addy Brown means. Taking a broader look at the Big 12 landscape and more. A new episode of Williams & Blum on Cyclone Fanatic, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend relives an all-timer at Hilton Coliseum, showing the impact of Milan Momcilovic's selflessness, how Jamarion Batemon is learning from Nate Heise and what the big stage means to Iowa State and the community. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's win over Houston and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. The conversation includes Hilton Magic on full display, a balanced performance from Iowa State, late-game plays from Tamin Lipsy, and how recent wins over Houston and Kansas impact the Cyclones' NCAA Tournament outlook moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's come-from-behind victory over No. 2 Houston, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps perfect weekend at Hilton Coliseum and previews a massive matchup with No. 2 Houston. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum with a packed show for Sunday, Feb. 15. Moments before recording, Jerome Tang was fired at Kansas State. We've got reaction from a chaotic weekend in the Big 12, which included Iowa State's rout of Kansas in Hilton Coliseum. Monday's showdown with top-5 Houston looms. All of that and more, courtesy of Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson welcomes College Basketball Media Personality Ryan Hammer to the studio to dive into his weekend in Ames and takeaways from seeing the Cyclones dismantle Kansas. Where does Iowa State fall in the Trapezoid of Excellence? Discussing Big 12 hoops, looking ahead to March Madness, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams reacts to No. 5 Iowa State beating No. 9 Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger how his team gets back to their identity by having competitive endurance, the team shares their excitement to play in Hilton Coliseum and offensive line coach Jake Thornton talks about his group. Presented by the Cyclone Fanatic Shop in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray quickly recap what went wrong for Iowa State basketball at TCU before looking ahead to the weekend and beyond. The guys spoke with football assistants for the first time. What is there to know about gymnastics canceling its season? All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's win against Baylor and disappointing loss at TCU. The guys also talk about Kansas coming to town and Darryn Peterson's odd season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Brent Blum take one last look at Iowa State's loss to TCU before burning the tape. What does it do to the season outlook? Big 12 news, hearing from the football staff, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend addresses what went wrong in Fort Worth and the concern level is for the Cyclones. Brett Yormark makes an announcement regarding the Big 12 Tournament and Brend meets the football offensive staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to No. 5 Iowa State's loss to TCU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss at BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger previews TCU and explains why he's not focusing on a Big 12 Title. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Blum and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's win over Baylor, discussing Tamin Lipsey's growing legacy, late-game execution, and continued impact from Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson. The guys also touch on the women's fifth-straight win and dive into a massive week ahead in the Big 12. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's road victory over Utah, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's win over Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains how vital Nate Heise's aggressiveness is to the team, why Tamin Lipsey has command on the game and Otzelberger shares how Baylor has improved the last week. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens sit down following T.J. Otzelberger's Thursday press conference to discuss his comments about Nate Heise's aggressiveness, how Tamin Lipsey has developed into where he is now, where Milan Momcilovic stands in the NCAA record books, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's 2-0 week with wins over Colorado and Kansas State, as well as talk about Jerome Tang's future with the Wildcats. The boys even hit on some news around the Big 12 before previewing Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains why despite already being a Cyclone legend, it's important to be reminded of Tamin Lipsey's value. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum celebrate National Signing Day by reminiscing on what it used to be before diving into the mailbag questions. What does the future of jersey sponsorships look like? Best former athletes to host the show and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down where Iowa State ranks in KenPom.com's "four factors" and why that's important come March. Plus, Brend tries to put Milan Momcilovic's season in perspective. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains how the difference between T.J. Otzelberger's success and Jerome Tang's decline can be explained their responses to adversity. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze Iowa State's rout of Kansas State on Sunday afternoon in Manhattan. Milan Momcilovic is playing a level never seen before in college basketball. Our weekly Big 12 breakdown, plus honoring Bill Fennelly after his record-setting week. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 8 Iowa State's blowout victory over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's win over UCF, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Gray, Ben Hutchens, and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's third-straight dominating win over Colorado on Thursday night, discussing key performances from freshmen Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta. The boys recap Bill Fennelly's squad's massive win in Lubbock and how they've gotten back on track. The three close with a lookahead to Sunday's game against Jerome Tang and Kansas State. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps Iowa State's win over Colorado, digs into Domiykas Pleta's big night and T.J. Otzelberger talks about the narratives of slow starts versus fast starts. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams reacts to No. 8 Iowa State's blowout win over Colorado, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's upset over No. 21 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview Iowa State's big weekend against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Can they go 2-0? Kevin Dresser earns his 100th dual win. Favorite moments of his tenure and more courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger previews Thursday's game against Colorado, shares why the freshmen in the Big 12 are so elite and talks about handing sky high expectations from the fan base. Then assistant wrestling coach Derek St. John and senior Rocky Elam preview the team's weekend swing against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest Jerome Tang victim quote before diving into the mailbag. What does Milan Momcilovic's future look like? Talking jersey retirements and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's 2-0 week with wins over UCF and Oklahoma State. The boys also look ahead to Colorado and Kansas State and finish with a look around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger explains how Joshua Jefferson's leadership has taken a step up in 2026. Plus, Bill Fennelly explains how Jada Williams took a step up and won the Big 12 Player of the Week. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains why Iowa State's upcoming four game stretch is so pivotal and what it could mean for NCAA Tournament seeding. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum go in-depth on a massive bounce-back week for both Iowa State basketball programs. Now, the focus turns to a daunting month of February schedule-wise and seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Chris sat down and interviewed Jimmy Rogers last week. The guys give their reactions to that and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices