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.
T.J. Otzelberger announces that freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the 2026-27 season with an achilles injury. Otzelberger explains why it's a big blow and how the team will overcome the injury. Jake Brend reports. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend of Cyclone Fanatic sits down 1-on-1 with the 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason emphasis' and why all of the newcomers chose Iowa State. The following players sat down at the Talons of Tuscany, with timestamps attached: •Killyan Toure (00:54) •Jamarion Batemon (11:27) •Blake Buchanan (17:45) •Dominykas Pleta (28:28) •Leon Bond III (37:33) •Tre Singleton (43:27) •Jaquan Johnson (54:41) •Ryan Prather Jr. (1:02:35) •Taj Manning (1:10:49) •Xzavion Mitchell (1:17:28) •Christian Wiggins (1:24:58) •Yusef Gray Jr. (1:29:59) •Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan (1:36:15) •Anthony Rise (1:45:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Jaquan Johnson all express how they find confidence in the Iowa State backcourt heading into the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone with Jake Brend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson fill in for Chris Williams and Brent Blum to discuss the impact that the new NCAA "five-in-five" rule can have on Iowa State Football. They also breakdown portions of Brend's interviews with the 2026-27 men's basketball team to see what we've learned about the squad. They close by arguing why the CyHawk football series should continue in the future. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Chris Williams make the case why Georges Niang is the greatest Cyclone of all time in any sport. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Gray sits in for Brent Blum. Chris Williams and Rob talk Joshua Jefferson to the Brooklyn Nets, the layoffs at KXNO and what to make of Iowa State football's preseason expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Chris Williams discuss how T.J. Otzelberger's love of UFC helped form Iowa State basketball as we know it today. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The days of Mike Leach and Dan McCarney are long gone. What happened to the old school college football coach and how can we get them back? Jake Brend and Chris Williams discuss. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Chris Williams discuss the craziest coaching search in Iowa State history. How did Jamie Pollard decide between Gene Chizik, Gary Patterson, Art Briles, Brian Kelly and Jim Harbaugh? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray spin the wheel to take a look back at some iconic moments in Iowa State history. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Blowouts, bad kicks, bugels, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend dive into their top ten favorite Iowa State football players of all time. Who makes the cut? The guys discuss from Northwest Bank in Ames on a special remote edition of Williams & Blum, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend reflects on what he's learned and experienced in his one year at Cyclone Fanatic. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the future of college athletics. The fellas get into some hoops, previewing the NBA Draft for Tamin Lipsey and Joshua Jefferson before spinning the wheel and landing on Lafester Rhodes. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Brendan Sorsby parting ways with Texas Tech. What does that mean for the rest of the Big 12? Preseason magazines are a thing of the past. Touching on offseason men's hoops, football, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a hot June on the 2027 recruiting trail for Jimmy Rogers and his staff. Jake Brend and Jackson Pence analyze the five commitments of D.J. Williams, Leslie Woodson, Ke'Sean Williams, Shahariam Thurston and William Bowers in the last week. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Kohnen's commitment over the weekend gives Iowa State the No. 1 recruiting class in the country as of June 16. Jake Brend scouts the third commit of T.J. Otzelberger's 2027 class and how he fits at Iowa State. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Common sense prevails with Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft. With that, Texas Tech's reputation is damaged forever and they only have themselves to blame. Jake Brend reacts. 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 why Jack Kohnen's commitment to Iowa State this weekend was so massive. The Cyclones now have the top-ranked class in the country. Jimmy Rogers had a big weekend on the trail too. Plus, the Big 12 is in a horrible spot with this Texas Tech situation. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson react to Iowa State's 2026-27 men's basketball Big 12 opponents. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens discuss the differences between Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal and the 2023 sting with Iowa State football. What would everything look like if Hunter Dekkers took the same route as Sorsby? The fellas close by spinning the wheel, landing on Cheick Diallo and Hampton. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend ranks Iowa State's 2026 football schedule 12 through 1 based off of interest in each game. 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 take a look at all the angles surrounding the Brendan Sorsby gambling allegations. Can the Big 12 step in? Discussing the NBA Draft in a few weeks and what it looks like for former Cyclones. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's 2026 transfer portal class and dig into which players are set to break out next season. The guys also discuss Milan Momcilovic transferring to Kentucky as well as the new additions to T.J. Otzelberger's coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend blind drafts a Cyclone basketball lineup with random players picked by Aiden Wyatt. Brend builds a starting lineup, a bench and cuts two players for a team coached by T.J. Otzleberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby receives an injunction from the district court in Lubbock to allow him to play in 2026 despite his sports gambling violations. Who gets the blame for how the situation has played out? Jake Brend shares his opinion. 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 go position-by-position to rank Iowa State's roster in terms of comfortability. Plus, the guys analyze the first quarterback commitment of the Jimmy Rogers era. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray put a bow on the Milan Momcilovic saga that lands him at Kentucky. What does Tamin Lipsey's future look like as he makes his way around NBA workouts? The Wheel brings the good, the bad, and the ugly. All this and more courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend shares what his realistic expectations for Jaylen Raynor in his one season as a Cyclone and the type of legacy he could leave in Ames. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend decides whether he'll buy, sell or hold every Big 12 football coach. 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 dive into the big day on Capitol Hill in college sports, as the Big Ten and SEC released a joint statement. What's best for college sports? Spinning the wheel of ISU history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky and Tamin Lipsey is interviewed following his workout with Golden State to discuss the feedback he's received and how he's handling the pressure. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt blind draft 10 Iowa State basketball players since 2010. Brend has to build a starting five, bench three and cut two. 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 dive into the growing congressional battle over college athletics, react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college basketball, and discuss why Texas Tech has become the Big 12's biggest villain — and maybe its biggest hope.
Jake Brend recaps the Big 12 basketball meetings in Frisco, hitting on the potential 20 game conference schedule, tournament expansion and donor fatigue. Presented by Wyffles 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 the news of Milan Momcilovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft and what the fan reaction has been since his decision. Kickoff times are here, and it will be a primetime Cy-Hawk. Going back to the wheel to relive some great Cyclone memories and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milan Momcilovic officially withdraws from the NBA Draft and will play in college next year. Why it most likely won't be Iowa State, why it's okay to be sad and why the Cyclones will be okay. Jake Brend explains. 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 Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of his decision to stay in the draft or come back to college. The guys touch on what's happening around conference meetings this week, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he updates all of the news from over the weekend. Cyclone golf has their best NCAA Tournament finish ever, Emily Ryan gets promoted to assistant coach, the Players Era bracket it released, Milan Momcilovic's decision looms and watch the best from Nate Heise's CF interview. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the national fallout from Jamie Pollard's comments about the SEC and Big Ten, discuss Iowa State's uncertain football outlook heading into year one under Jimmy Rogers' new-look roster, and break down the latest on Milan Momcilovic's NBA Draft decision.
Iowa State guard Nate Heise sits down with Jake Brend to reminisce on his time at Iowa State, talk about his special relationship with T.J. Otzelberger, share what's next in his basketball journey and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As talks of a potential 24 team playoff continue, what do Jamie Pollard and Jimmy Rogers think of expansion? Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens react to Jamie Pollard's comments about the future of college athletics. What else was said at Iowa State's annual Tailgate Tour? Taking a trip down memory lane with The Wheel and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend explains why 2026 signee Jackson Kiss flipped his commitment to UNLV. Bill Fennelly talks about his future, the play style for the 2026-27 roster and the new voices within his staff. 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 signee Jackson Kiss flipping to UNLV and what it means in the grand scheme of things. Iowa State adds a running back following an injury. Discussing Jamie Pollard's comments on the Big Ten and SEC. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa State football lands Tulane running back Arnold Barnes III in the transfer portal. What does it mean for the room? T.J. Otzelberger goes in-depth on the incoming transfers with what they bring to the table. Plus, he argues why Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic should be first round picks. Jake Brend has it all in the Northwest Bank Studios, presented by Whiskey River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimmy Rogers announces that Salahadin Allah is out for the season. What's next for the running backs room? Jamie Pollard shares an update on CyTown. Jake Brend reports on Monday's Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams & Brent Blum dive deeper into the creation of Iowa State football's new program under Jimmy Rogers and the construction of its roster. Williams makes the point that it's probably best for everybody if national expectations are incredibly low this season. The guys take a handful of mailbag questions about the roster and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the decision for Milan Momcilovic to play professionally or stay in college looms, he has a lot to weigh. Jake Brend analyzes what he had to say at the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a reaction to what Bill Fennelly said on "The Rush." Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens break down what Milan Momcilovic said at the NBA Draft Combine and his decision that awaits, they discuss what Bill Fennelly said on “The Rush” with Ross Peterson and Travis Justice, they break down Hutchens profile on Jimmy Rogers and they close by spinning the wheel of old Iowa State stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Brend goes 1-on-1 with four-star forward Donovan Davis to talk about his recent commitment to Iowa State, the relationship he's built with T.J. Otzelberger, the strides he's looking to make to his game and a lot more. 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 react to NBA Combine results and what they might mean for former Cyclones. The CFP is set to expand. Is that a good thing for the Big 12? Diving into Cyclone history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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