Podcast appearances and mentions of chad leistikow

Chad Leistikow returns from vacation to catch up with Scott Dochterman after three days at Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the extension of the Cy-Hawk rivalry through 2031, Kirk Ferentz's surprising comments about transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz, the Big Ten Media Poll, playoff contenders, coaches under pressure, and what the proposed Save College Sports Act could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, and the future of college athletics.

Back from vacation, the Register's Chad Leistikow reconvenes with Hawk Central teammate Tyler Tachman about the recently completed Big Ten Media Days while looking ahead to the start of fall camp for the Hawkeye football team. We discuss the potential of Tony Diaz living up to expectations, what a QB battle might look like that extends into September and the benefits of brewing competition at center and in the secondary. We also touch on the Tavion Banks news that he is definitely not returning to Iowa basketball.

The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman convene for 56 minutes, the bulk of which is devoted to evaluating potential breakout players on the 2026 Iowa football team. Who is the No. 1 pick in our offensive and defensive drafts? Plus, some Big Ten Media Days preview talk and women's basketball practice evaluations.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything they learned from Iowa football media availability and Iowa basketball workouts. The guys discuss the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, why Tony Diaz could transform Tim Lester's offense, and their early impressions of Ben McCollum's rebuilt Hawkeye basketball roster.

After some vacation and the departure of our radio show on KXnO, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman are back together for a fresh episode of Hawk Central after an action-packed Wednesday in Hawkeye sports. Chad and Tyler break down what they've seen so far from Iowa men's basketball practice and who are "locks" to make Ben McCollum's rotation. We also talk receivers and quarterbacks in football after some interesting interviews.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take Legends & Listeners on the road to The Other Place in Cedar Falls for a live show featuring Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and former Hawkeye and NFL offensive lineman Ike Boettger. The guys also discuss Jamie Pollard's retirement, the future of Iowa's NIL efforts after Swarm winds down, and what it all means for Hawkeye athletics.

For the third straight summer, Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester sits down with the Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow to talk football and preview the upcoming Hawkeye season. Big topics covered include the quarterback battle ahead, the Shanahan system evoluation at Iowa and whether Lester has the pieces to finally run the offense he wants.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman turn their attention to football season with an in-depth breakdown of Iowa's quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. The guys compare the Hawkeyes' situation to the rest of a loaded Big Ten, discuss conversations with Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester, explain what Iowa's offense must become in 2026, and announce a special live edition of Legends & Listeners this weekend in Cedar Falls. Plus, a quick follow-up on last week's Caitlin Clark discussion.

Is the WNBA failing Caitlin Clark? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss the latest controversy surrounding Clark, the league's leadership, physical play, and whether fans are beginning to tune out. Plus, an extensive breakdown of Iowa women's basketball after summer practice, including Ava Heiden's future, the incoming transfers, and why Jan Jensen's roster could be built for sustained success.

The Register's Chad Leistikow outlines how the layoffs at KXnO impact Hawk Central going forward before bringing on Tyler Tachman to discuss Iowa basketball's latest schedule addition (Virginia Tech) and the NBA Draft experience for first-rounder Bennett Stirtz. The last 70% of the show is Chad's sit-down interview with Iowa football assistant defensive line coach Jay Niemann, who provides insight into a potentially concerning position group.

The Register's Chad Leistikow sits down with George Barnett, who is entering his sixth year as Iowa's offensive line coach, and they cover a lot of good ground. This is Barnett's first interview since his offensive line won the Joe Moore Award. We discuss the impact of that honor, the NFL Draft, how his father's death shaped his coaching journey and what's next for the Iowa offensive line in 2026 and beyond.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to the stunning news that Michigan national championship coach Dusty May is leaving for the NBA, discuss Bennett Sturtz's NBA Draft outlook, and answer listener questions on Iowa football, NIL, Kirk Ferentz, Iowa women's basketball, and much more.

Monday Hour 1: Beer at Jack Trice Stadium, Chad Leistikow on the Hawks, David Gravel wins the Huset's High Bank Nationals & Bryce Harper hits for the cycle

Chad Leistikow returns from Yosemite, and Chad and Scott Dochterman rank every game on Iowa's 2026 football schedule from least to most intriguing. Plus, a deep dive into the proposed federal legislation that could reshape the future of college athletics.

It's officially Horse Latitudes season. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Iowa's latest scheduling news, discuss the pressure on Tyler Barnes as Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend arrives, and debate whether it's time to feel sorry for Iowa State fans after a brutal offseason. Plus, they rank the best Iowa games from the past year to rewatch during the summer and break down the latest efforts to reshape college sports.

The summer program is about to begin for Iowa football and men's and women's basketball, and it is a really big summer for all three. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman start with football's biggest summer story lines, including of course the quarterback situation between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Oh, and highly acclaimed QB recruit Tradon Bessinger arrives soon, too. Chad recaps his recent conversation with Iowa women's coach Jan Jensen while Tyler unpacks a lot of the top story lines for Ben McCollum and the Iowa men.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive news of Iowa vs. Iowa State under the lights at Kinnick, debate the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, and dive into the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff.

Readers wanted to know who would be tougher to replace, Kirk Ferentz or Beth Goetz? Is Iowa's next football coach on staff? How much patience will Goetz have with Tom Brands? And in the back half of our show, Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman take questions about the manner in which we cover the Hawkeyes. We lead with the Iowa women scheduling a home-and-home series with national power UConn.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten meetings in Los Angeles, including growing momentum for a 24-team College Football Playoff, Jamie Pollard's viral comments about the SEC and Big Ten, and new Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum's vision for the Hawkeyes.

The Register's Chad Leistikow hosts a special-edition Hawk Central with the architects of the Iowa women's basketball offseason in LaSondra Barrett (recruiting coordinator) and Sean Sullivan (general manager). The coaches explain how the five-player class (four college transfers, one freshman) came together over the course of nearly 40 minutes. To finish the show, Chad is joined by Register colleague Tyler Tachman to discuss the Big Ten's preferred 24-team football playoff format and what it means for Iowa.

Monday Hour 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chad Leistikow on the Hawks, Lucas' Notebook pres. by Unjuiced & Connor's Power Play

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the fallout from the latest revelations surrounding the McCaffery era at Iowa, Nebraska's massive NIL spending problem, and the bizarre future of coaches becoming media influencers. Plus: Bennett Stirtz shines at the NBA Combine, Matt Rhule cashes in, and more.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa's brutal early Big Ten football schedule, debate the future of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff, and revisit which Kirk Ferentz teams could've made legitimate postseason runs. Plus: Nebraska's offseason hype machine fires up again, Ben McCollum gets extended at Iowa, and the Hawkeye women add roster depth through the portal and international recruiting.

A heavy men's basketball episode of Hawk Central this week, as head coach Ben McCollum's new contract opens up a lot of discussion about the future of the program. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman, who is at the NBA Combine, talk through the particulars plus look ahead to the recently-revealed Big Ten schedule breakdown. Chad also offers insight into a change for the Iowa women, and we react to the Washington football game being on a Friday night in Seattle.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

Monday Hour 3: Busse's wedding, Chad Leistikow on the Hawks, Lucas' Notebook, Connor's Power Play, Sean's Bookmark

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive deep into Scott's massive Big Ten fan survey from The Athletic — and the results are fascinating.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

With spring football and the NFL Draft in the books, we truly usher in the offseason Iowa's major sports, and it's a good time to reflect on the some award-winning performances. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman debate the top transfer, top freshman, most surprising story and more in this early-May episode of Hawk Central. We also discuss some of the best moments from Tyler's 1-on-1 interview with basketball coach Ben McCollum.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down an eventful weekend for Iowa Football.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

Coming out of Iowa's spring football practices, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman rank the team's position groups, one through nine, to provide context about where the 2026 Hawkeyes should be strong and where they could suffer. Chad and Tyler have completely different rankings 1 through 4, but then become more aligned when getting to the team's biggest weaknesses.

Monday Hour 3: Brendan Soresby, Chad Leistikow on the Hawks & more from Vero

Live from Iowa City, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect all they saw from Iowa football's open spring practice.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman return with a loaded episode of Legends & Listeners, breaking down everything happening around Iowa football, the NFL Draft, and Hawkeye hoops.

There's a lot happening in Hawkeye sports in late April, starting with the double-weekend pickups for Iowa men's basketball in Ty'Reek Coleman and Andrew McKeever. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down their arrivals while evaluating the Ben McCollum Year 2 roster as a whole. We also explore Iowa football's QB battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Finally, Dargan Southard makes his final Hawk Central appearance to take stock of Amari Whiting's signing with Iowa women's basketball.

Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register talking Iowa Men's and Women's Basketball, and Iowa Football.

Monday Hour 3: Chad Leistikow on the Hawks, Lucas' Notebook & Connor's Power Play

Chad Leistikow is joined by Seth Wallace for a deep dive into one of the most consistent defenses in college football—and the mindset behind it.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

A breaking-news Tuesday starts with Iowa football being forced to vacate four wins from its 2023 season from a recruiting violation related to old friend (or foe, perhaps?) Cade McNamara. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman delve into the NCAA ruling, Ben McCollum's quiet portal moves and Jan Jensen's big Georgia splash.

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

With the Big Ten claiming national championships in men's and women's basketball, we now turn our attention to the offseason fully. The women's portal exits are done, but what can we expect on the men's side? The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow wander through Ben McCollum's roster, his decision to turn down a North Carolina interview and more ... including an early women's portal visitor and spring-football conversations.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive deep into Iowa football as spring practice heats up.

Monday Hour 3: Final Four preview, Chad Leistikow on Iowa, Lucas' Notebook and Connor's Power play

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down one of the most fun Iowa basketball seasons in a long time. The guys dive into Iowa's Elite Eight run under Ben McCollum - how it happened, why it worked, and what it means for the future of the program. They talk: • Why this might be Iowa's best season in 30+ years • The impact of Bennett Stirtz and his incredible one-year run • How the Big Ten showed out during March Madness • What Iowa needs to add in the transfer portal to take the next step Plus, a look ahead at what Year 2 under McCollum could look like - and why Hawkeye fans finally have real reason to believe again. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register talks all things Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa shocks the nation with a historic upset over Florida - what does it mean for the Hawkeyes' Sweet 16 run? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down one of the biggest wins in recent Iowa basketball history and what's fueling this postseason surge. The guys dive into how Iowa pulled off the upset, key performances that changed the game, and why this team looks different heading into a massive Sweet 16 matchup with Nebraska. Can the Hawkeyes keep the momentum going and make a deeper NCAA Tournament run? Plus, a look at the Iowa women's basketball team after a surprising second-round upset - what went wrong and what it means moving forward. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices