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.
Kyle Green is officially the next head coach at UNI. What does it mean for Iowa State? Plus, Jake Brend reports following a day of spring football on the urgency within the locker room as the depth chart is far from being set. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss what the transfer portal will look like for Iowa State and what losing Kyle Green from the basketball staff could mean. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. ***Kyle Green had not been hired by UNI at the time this podcast was recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap Iowa State's Sweet 16 run and what made Tennessee so dominant in Chicago. The guys predict next season's roster and recap a wild Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An update on Kyle Green's status with the UNI head coaching job open, Jake Brend previews spring football and what's next for Iowa State women's basketball? Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the first Daily Clone of the offseason, Jake Brend dives into five offseason wishlist items for Iowa State men's basketball. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's NCAA Tournament coming to an end in Chicago. What's next for Milan Momcilovic? What is their anticipation for Iowa State's approach to the transfer portal this offseason? Plus, Arizona's chances to win it all for the Big 12 and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to Tennessee before looking at the big picture for the Cyclones, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joshua Jefferson is back on the practice court, T.J. Otzelberger provides an update on the game-time decision, Blake Buchanan explains the importance of him rising to the occasion, T.J. Otzelberger makes another statement. Jake Brend reports from the United Center, presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to T.J. Otzelberger's opening statement regarding job openings across the country. What's the latest on Joshua Jefferson? Women's basketball is seeing a mass exodus. Previewing the Sweet Sixteen and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
T.J. Otzelberger debunks rumors on taking other jobs, a Joshua Jefferson health update, Tamin Lipsey & Milan Momcilovic share their Sweet 16 experiences and Jada Williams is transferring. Jake Brend has it all on the Daily Clone 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 North Carolina job coming open as rumors swirl about the Tar Heels considering T.J. Otzelbeger. Several women's basketball players hit the portal this week. What does it mean for the future of Iowa State Basketball? Taking a deep-dive into the Tennessee matchup for the Cyclones and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Addy Brown and four other Cyclones are reportedly entering the transfer portal, what it means for the program. Jake Brend lays out his three biggest keys to Iowa State beating Tennessee in the Sweet 16 and gives an update from the 2026 Pro Day. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap a fun weekend for the Iowa State Cyclones as they move on to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The boys break down both games, the Joshua Jefferson injury, and look ahead to the Tennessee match-up coming up this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend explains why he thinks Iowa State can advance to the Elite 8, regardless of Joshua Jefferson's injury status. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery 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 dominant win over Kentucky in the Round of 32, reflecting on Tamin Lipsey's legacy and looking ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's huge win over Kentucky and where his head is at following a big first weekend for the Cyclones. Courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lea Nelson and Jackson Pence react to Iowa State's first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's NCAA Tournament win over Tennessee State before diving into the Joshua Jefferson injury, the Kentucky matchup, and more. Presented by Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While many Cyclones have experienced March Madness in all forms, Killyan Toure and Dominykas Pleta have not. Several Cyclones share their favorite March memories and the importance of staying present in the moment. Plus, Chris Williams gives five reasons Iowa State could make a Final 4. All of that and more with Jake Brend on the Daily Clone, presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa State arrives in St. Louis for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. T.J. Otzelberger shares an update on Tamin Lipsey's health status, he explains why Joshua Jefferson is motivated after being named a second team consensus All-American and Audi Crooks earns another honor. Jake Brend reports in St. Louis courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams & Brent Blum give an in-depth Blum on Iowa State's NCAA Tournament matchup with Tennessee State. Plus, a closer look at Kentucky vs. Santa Clara and what that could possibly mean for Iowa State in the Round of 32. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview this week's NCAA Wrestling National Championships in Cleveland. What are the expectations for Iowa State? Discussing the battle for second-place, Yonger Bastida's domination, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joshua Jefferson is an AP All-American and halfway to a consensus season, Jake Brend previews Tennessee State and a touching story on Tamin & Samantha's Lipsey love story. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview the NCAA Tournament for the Cyclones across men's basketball, women's basketball, and wrestling. What are realistic expectations? Discussing the potential for the postseason and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend breaks down Iowa State's draw in the Midwest region, T.J. Otzelberger explains the confidence he has in his group and Bill Fennelly reacts to Iowa State's draw in the Connecticut region. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap Iowa State's week in Kansas City and look ahead to Iowa State's draw in the NCAA Tournament. The boys also talk about what matchups they like and what it will take for the Cyclones to have a successful March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze everything about Iowa State's NCAA Tournament draw against Tennessee State. What would a Round of 32 matchup against Santa Clara or Kentucky look like? Then, breaking down the draws for Big 12 teams, as well as discussing the Iowa State women getting Syracuse with a possible date against UConn shortly after. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CF crew reacts to the Iowa State Women's NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CF Team reacts to Iowa State's NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cyclone Fanatic crew reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 Semifinal game against Arizona and breaks down Brett Yormark's decision to ditch the LED glass court. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's big win over Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's Big 12 Quarterfinal matchup with Texas Tech and Tamin Lipsey talks about how Tech found success two weeks ago in Ames. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams reacts to No. 7 Iowa State blowing out Arizona State to kick off their stint in Kansas City, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Brent Blum look ahead to Iowa State's week in Kansas City for the Big 12 Tournament, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's Senior Day win over Arizona State and look ahead to the rematch in Kansas City in the Big 12 Tournament. The guys also discuss Big 12 end-of-season awards and potential seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend previews Iowa State vs Arizona State in the Big 12 Tournament, Tamin Lipsey and Jamarion Batemon share their thoughts on the glass floor, T.J. Otzelberger talks about JR Blount's head coaching opportunity. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray break down the Big 12 Tournament bracket and give their overall thoughts before Kansas City. How is Iowa State's draw? Discussing dark horses and more, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend previews the Big 12 Tournament and talks about the significance of a good showing, T.J. Otzelberger compares Jamarion Batemon to a past Cyclone, Rocky Elam shares Kevin Dresser's advice and Brend breaks down where Cyclone women stand. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's "get right" game against Arizona State and how they got back to playing their brand of basketball. Plus, it was a Senior Day to remember for Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise. Brend & Blum preview the Big 12 Tournament, break down Jamie Pollard's White House Visit, update where the Cyclone women stand heading into the NCAA Tournament, react to Yonger Bastida & Rocky Elam's Big 12 Championships and a whole lot more. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams has complete thoughts on Iowa State's season ending win over Arizona State, the regular season as a whole, and his confidence level heading into the Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's victory over Arizona State on Senior Day, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Tamin Lipsey and T.J. Otzelberger preview an emotional senior day, reflecting on Lipsey's career to this point. Otzelberger also shares more about Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise ahead of their final game at Hilton Coliseum while reflecting on the Arizona loss. Plus, Bill Fennelly talks about Iowa State's issues during their early loss in Kansas City. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to Iowa State's first-round loss to Arizona State at the Big 12 Tournament, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aiden Wyatt takes Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray through Iowa State's decision to discontinue its women's gymnastics program. How did they get here, and what's next? Tamin Lipsey's last game at Hilton looms. It's officially conference tournament season and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the news of Iowa State deciding to cut the women's gymnastics program. What does this mean for the future of Iowa State and college athletics? Breaking down a wild week in the Big 12 and possible scenarios for Kansas City. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's struggles down the stretch. The boys also look back at the Texas Tech and Arizona losses before previewing Senior Day against Arizona State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he analyzes what the fix is for Iowa State basketball as they are in a shooting slump. Is their a progression to the mean coming? Plus, Brend shares the latest on the discontinuation of the women's gymnastics program. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews Arizona, breaks down Big 12 Tournament tiebreaker scenarios, shares about Audi Crooks' historic day and talks about David Montgomery being on the move. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Stuidos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lea Nelson and Rob Gray react to Iowa State's win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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