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Austin and Matt start this week with a discussion on the State Fair and some tips and tricks for maximizing your stay. Then, with more names being public from the gambling investigation, we talk the impact it may have on the team and if we would welcome any of the accused back to the team. Matt went through the Athlon preview to roast the Big 12 because honestly the conference might not be great this year. Lastly, it's time for our official game-by-game football season predictions. One of us predicts 7 wins, the other 5 wins. Tune in to find out! Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

We've got a big guest on the show this week as the owner of West O Beer, Matt Matthiesen, joins Austin and Matt for a wide-ranging discussion on his Cyclone fandom, starting the brewery, how the deal with We Will came together for Ames Lager, and of course, how it tastes. There's also some talk about the can design, distribution plans with football season right around the corner, and some thoughts on Iowa State's standing with all the conference realignment happening. It's a great interview, and it's brought to you by our friends at Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The full Litecast crew is back with Austin, Matt, and Dylan checking in on the current state of the men's basketball roster, Omaha Biliew's potential, some early football thoughts, ranking Big 12 expansion targets, and the latest in the NBA. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Matt and Austin recap their respective weekends watching Iowa State in Kansas City and the women winning the conference tournament. Then, we recap both the women's and men's tournament draws with a detailed preview on Pittsburgh and Mississippi State. Finally, the best part of March Madness are the early round upsets, so we go region-by-region finding the most likely candidates. Sponsored by our friends at Es Tas Bar & Grill and the DRF Sportsbook!

Matt and Austin recap Iowa State's first Big 12 victory over West Virginia, including a dominant defensive effort and improvement from Hunter Dekkers. Most importantly, we try look at what can be built on in Stillwater. The Cowboys are reeling, so is 6 wins back on the table?Then, Cyclone Fanatic's Connor Ferguson joins the pod to preview the women's basketball season. Lots of important questions discusses, such as is Stephanie Soares the real deal? Who are the x factors? What are the biggest games to watch? And has Bill Fennelly finally warmed up to Connor? Enjoy the hype and watch this team because it's going to be a fun season.This episode is sponsored as always by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The Litecast crew is back to break down another disappointing Iowa State loss in football, this time at home to Oklahoma. The offense took a step back, and we try to define what counts as success to finish the season. At least the Big 12 has secured a new TV deal with ESPN and Fox. We talk basketball games on Fox, expansion possibilities, and if taking a deal now was a good idea. Also, the Nets fired their coach, the Bears and Vikings made some trades, and we start getting ready for basketball season. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The Litecast is refreshed from Iowa State's bye week and to help us get ready for the next game against Oklahoma, Austin and Dylan are joined by KCCI sports reporter and OU grad Shannon Ehrhardt. The burning questions are answered like: Is Dillon Gabriel that good? What's up with Venables' defense? Who won the Oklahoma/Lincoln Riley breakup? And do they really overdo it with playing Boomer Sooner? After that, Austin and Dylan hit a grab bag of bye week topics from the NFL, recapping the first week of NBA action, the Nets, and if who we expect to play QB for Iowa on Saturday. Presented as always by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

On a new absolutely loaded Litecast, Austin, Matt, and Dylan start by picking the best college fight songs before breaking down Iowa State's loss to Texas. We had some positives (Dekkers, play calling, etc) but also some negatives (INTs, drops). We also discuss Xavier Hutchinson's key drop, how the game was lost, and try to make sense of what happened with the refs on the Dekkers fumble. Matt went on the road trip, so we had to get his review of Austin. Plus, the worst Big 12 team of the week, MLB playoff questions, a Nets Minute, and Austin made a regrettable mistake in his fantasy basketball draft. Sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin, Matt, and Dylan recap Iowa State's loss to Kansas State and the continued struggles of the offense. We discuss the biggest issues, potential solutions, and put down the notion of firing Tom Manning. Plus, some credit to the defense and some thoughts on the Texas game. Then we name our Worst Big 12 Team of the Week, pick the best games of week 7 against the spread, and Dylan introduces everyone to potential NBA #1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin, Dylan, and Matt break down Iowa State's loss to Kansas in Lawrence, including all the frustrations with special teams and offensive playcalling. Then, Austin gives his review of Lawrence from the road. We make our picks for Week 6 after a winning week of gambling, declare our Worst Big 12 Team of the Week, and get a Nets update after Ben Simmons finally played basketball again. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The Litecast is back with a full house as Matt, Austin, and Dylan break down all things from the Baylor loss. Mainly, we try to decide if Baylor is that good, or if Iowa State let one slip away. There's also discussion of insane penalties, and we attempt to get into Tom Manning's head as a play caller. Our betting picks haven't been up to standard, but this week is our week to turn things around. Lastly, we debut a new segment called the Take Purge, where the guys unload some hot takes about Aaron Judge, Pat McAfee, and Kansas State fans. This podcast is sponsored as always by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin and Dylan discuss the announcement of the CyTown project, how it's Iowa State's identity, the little discussed advantages, and the potential drawbacks. Plus, a quick breakdown of Saturday's home game against Baylor. Sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Iowa is finally a Cyclone state yet again. Austin, Matt, and Dylan break down everything from the game including the best Hawk fan reactions, all the key moments from the game measured on our new & patented "nut kick" meter, and just how little confidence we had until the clock struck zero. Other than that, we made our week 3 betting picks. Plus Matt and Austin react to their NFL teams both being 1-0. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

We've made it to Week 1 and the Litecast crew is getting set for Iowa State vs SE Missouri State. Austin, Dylan, and Matt cover what they hope to see on the field, offensive and defense players they're looking forward to watching, and how special teams will somehow get weird. Then we play a trivia game to get to know our opponent including athletic history and famous alumni. After that comes a tailgating discussion as Matt previews the week 1 spread and the proper way to start off the season. Lastly, the guys pick the biggest games of Week 1 against the spread and build the first Litecast parlay of the season. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill. Football is back!

Austin, Matt, and Dylan return for the last episode of the offseason but there's still a lot to talk about. We start with a fun hypothetical of the worst possible coaching job to have (it's Texas). Or maybe the best (also Texas for that sweet buyout cash). We then discuss the Big Ten's new TV deals with Fox, CBS, and NBC with some winners and losers talk, plus what it might mean for the future media deal for the Big 12. There's also talk of what network or streamer would be the best partner for our conference. We then wrap around some Cyclones in the NFL preseason and finish with the debut of our 2022 picks segment. Spoiler alert: Week 0 is a truly dreadful slate of games for the sickos and we can't wait to watch all of them. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin, Matt, and Dylan are back together for a breakdown of the preseason AP football Top 25, plus predicting the preseason AP top 5 for 2023 for good measure. After that it's time for the official game-by-game season predictions. How will we be losing to SEMO at halftime? Anyone predicting a CyHawk upset? Where will Iowa State thrive and where will we stumble? We finish with a Nets Minute, talk the NFL stealing Christmas from the NBA, and our best foods and activities at the Iowa State Fair. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Matt, Dylan, and Austin are all back together on this week's episode for a RAGBRAI recap, prepping for this week's hot weather, and a debate on the proper way to enjoy sweet corn. Then, the guys break down 5-star Omaha Biliew committing to Iowa State and what it means right now plus the future implications for TJ Otzelberger's program. We also recap Pac-12 media day and the commissioner is totally not mad at the Big 12. Don't say he's mad about the Big 12. There's also some talk about the insane new timing rules for college basketball, a bridge update, and some tailgating ASMR as we're closing in on the start of football season. Presented as always by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin, Matt, & Dylan tackle the big conference realignment moves with UCLA and USC joining the Big Ten. What does this mean? Who is this even for? And what will the Big 12 do in response? Plus, the guys draft a perfect 10 team conference for Iowa State. Lastly, we discuss the big moves of the NBA offseason with Rudy Gobert going to the Timberwolves and the drama around the Brooklyn Nets. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

On the newest episode of the Litecast, Austin, Matt, and Dylan discuss the surprise non-commitment of AJ Green, the state of the basketball roster, news about the 14 team Big 12, and the latest on football recruiting. Let us know your best names for the expanded Big 12! Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Matt, Austin, and Dylan talk movies we haven't seen before talking some more basketball recruitment news. Osun Osunniyi is a Cyclone, and Dylan has been planning this move for years. We also break down the recruitment of 5-star Omaha Biliew, who is considering Iowa State. The guys then break down Jamie Pollard's comments from the tailgate tour about the future of the Big 12 and what to prioritize: football or basketball. Finally, we stumble into our greatest segment ever. Jimbo Fisher complaining got under our skin, so a roundtable broke out about who to take championships away from if we could. This episode finishes off with some NBA talk. Dylan takes his victory lap over the Mavs demise, and we debate the merits of another potential Warriors championship. Sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

This brand new episode starts with our first cold open with Austin, Matt, and Dylan and only gets further off topic from there. We start by creating our dream course for an Ames F1 race, mostly down Duff Avenue. After naming some baseball guys, we break down the NFL Draft and the landing spot of Iowa State's players. Who is in the best situation? What's so bad about the Jets? And how would we grade the Bears and Vikings drafts?After that, we move to Iowa State's new basketball recruits and the current standing of the men's basketball roster. That turns to a long discussion of the impact of NIL and transfers on college athletics. Iowa State seems to have made its bed. Do we agree with it?The pod finishes off with Matt selling us all on the Minnesota Wild as we live watch them get beat by the Blues in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There's a lot going on in the world. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring and allowing us to talk about it!

The Litecast crew reacts to Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter entering the transfer portal, the continued impact of NIL on college sports, and Iowa State's place in the evolving world. Since life is not fair we try out a rebrand as a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast and discuss fan protests during games. Also, Dylan reacts to the Nets losing a thriller to Boston and we decide what there is to look forward to after all of our teams (probably) lose in Round 1. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin and Dylan sit down to discuss Iowa State's losses in the NCAA tournament. We break down what went wrong against Creighton and discuss reasonable fan reactions. With the men losing to Miami, we bask in the glow of a surprise tournament run and discuss the limitations of the team that caught up to them. Next, we play a game of rapid fire reactions to players entering the transfer portal, leaving for pro opportunities, or coming back to school. The pod finishes with some NBA quick hitters, ranking Jabari/Paolo/Chet, and Nets minute. Sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Austin, Matt, and Dylan react to Iowa State making the Sweet 16 in both the men's and women's NCAA touranments. The bulk of the pod covers the men's win over Wisconsin including our thoughts on Brad Davison, taking over the state, Gabe Kaulscher showing out, and more. Plus, do we think the women are poised for a deeper run after a 1st round scare? And lastly, Twitter questions! Sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill.

The band is all back together on a new Litecast with Austin, Matt, and Dylan. We start with a breakdown of Iowa State's path in the Big 12 tournament and if we feel like this team can make a run. We're also interested in the top half of the bracket as predictions are made for who takes the title in Kansas City. With all the tournaments across the conference this week, the guys give some thoughts on the best small conference ones to watch. Plus, Coach K's retirement tour gets roasted, the Nets are cratering, and the infamous Hawks-Mavs trade gets an update. Sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Hi friends! This is a special edition of the Wide Right & Natty Lite Podcast Network with Jake Brend, Sean Dee and Paul Shirley.Shirley, a former Cyclone basketball player that played in the NBA, recently released his fourth book, "The Process is the Product." We had Shirley on to discuss his new book, the stories behind it,  and how to apply it to a daily life.It was a great conversation that ended with Shirley giving his take on the current state of the Iowa State basketball program. As always, we would like to thank our great sponsor, Es Tas Bar & Grill. Go Cyclones!

The Litecast is back and better than ever in 2022. We start the year with a return appearance from WRNL contributor and D3 tennis phenom Jake Brend. Remember that any and all recommendations made by Jake are allegedly only, unless some NIL deals are on the table. This episode starts with a discussion of Brock Purdy's legacy in the aftermath of the Cheez-It Bowl loss to Clemson. Obviously he made some mistakes but ultimately we'll remember him well in the future. We also talk about the first impressions of some younger Cyclones and our mindset heading into the next football season.On the hardwood, the Cyclone women started the year with a dominant home win over West Virginia and we shine some light on the stellar play of Emily Ryan. We also recap the men's game against Baylor and how that game changes our perception going forward. It's great to be back and great to be sponsored by Es Tas Bar & Grill. New year, new Litecast!

On this week's Litecast we cover the news that Breece Hall is opting out of the Cheez-It Bowl to prepare for the NFL Draft. With his Iowa State career officially over that gave us the chance to reminisce on his best games as a Cyclone. We also attempted to answer the question of what Iowa State should do with the #28 going forward. There are a few options worth exploring for sure.Next, we look back at the regular season and hand out our superlatives for topics such as best play, worst play, offensive MVP, defensive MVP, favorite Texas loss and so much more! Last but not least, we go through some of the weirdest moments in the last week of the NBA and finish off 2021 with a Hawks-Mavs trade update. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring! 

It's a 2 man episode this week as Austin and Dylan discuss Iowa State's dominant wins in both the men's and women's CyHawk games. We start on the women's side, as we were impressed by the team effort with Ashley Joens struggling. Hilton also made a huge impact with the stands full. As for the men, there was plenty to celebrate. We recap Izaiah Brockington's continued excellence, a possible player comp for Tyrese Hunter, and how enjoyable it is to win with defense.Iowa State had some entrants to the transfer portal, but we aren't super concerned. College football in 2021 is wild. We also discuss some of Texas' activities and the Quinn Ewers transfer. Lastly, 'tis the season as we roast some of the worst Christmas music out there. Thanks to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill! Cyclone State!

The Litecast is here to jump all in on basketball with the 8-0 Iowa State men's basketball team. But first, the Cyclones head to Orlando to play Clemson. We talk excitement over the matchup, Cheez-It Bowl stigma, and the best possible bowl sponsors.After quick wrestling update, we welcome on fellow WRNL contributor Sean Dee to talk all things basketball. We center most of the talk on the upcoming CyHawk game, players to watch for, and where Iowa State can find success. In the big picture, we're excited about the progress of the team in Year 1 of Otz (of course), but we try to figure out what's sustainable and where we can improve. Lastly, we try out hand at creating a Rothstein-ism for TJ Otzelberger and the Cyclones. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

The Litecast is back from a Thanksgiving food coma. We recap Iowa State's dominant win on Senior Day against TCU before tackling the obvious thing on everyone's mind: the coaching carousel. Namely, we talk over Lincoln Riley's surprising move to USC and the Notre Dame job opening up. Matt Campbell's name will obviously be in play, and we do the best we can to cope with that while staying positive. At the very least, we trust Jamie Pollard and that max effort has been made to keep Coach Campbell around.Iowa State men's basketball is somehow ranked in November and we're ready to discuss recalibrating our expectation. Plus, uncovering the ponzi scheme that is Flo Sports, Fran Fraschilla on ISU games, and power ranking Ames pizza restaurants. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The Litecast crew recaps Iowa State's disappointing road loss to Texas Tech. With only 2 games left, we discuss what's left to look forward to, including a proper send off for the seniors and playing spoiler to Oklahoma. Men's basketball is back on the map. We cover the big home win over Oregon State and talk about our favorite early impressions from the new players. TJ Otzelberger has the guys playing hard and maybe we have reason for optimism going forward.The biggest debate on this pod is over Thanksgiving. We build our perfect plates, and embrace debate on pie, the best sides, and ideal food for leftovers. As we close in on the holiday, the discussion was heated. Enjoy the rest of the games. We're thankful for the Kansas Jayhawks football team. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

On a brand new Litecast, Austin, Matt, and Dylan are all back to recap Iowa State's dominant 30-7 win over Texas.  This really gave us a chance to just laugh at Texas as that program is a complete joke. We got in our best effort to mock the *umm* news out of Austin from Halloween weekend.On the football field, we talked through Breece Hall's continued excellence against other great running backs, when we knew the game would be a blowout, and give Will McDonald some love for breaking the school sack record. Plus, a special shoutout to Enyi Uwazurike for stepping up this season.Basketball season is about to start, and the guys break down the players we're looking forward to seeing. And with so much new in the program, we look to set some reasonable expectations for this season. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

The Litecast returns and it's just Austin and Dylan this week. We start the episode with a long breakdown of the Riot Bowl. Iowa State took a tough loss, and we know the thing everyone wants to talk about, but first we go over the defensive struggles, and try and determine if it just wasn't our day. Of course, then it was time to talk about the 4 big calls that affected the outcome of the game. Needless to say, we expect an apology letter from the Big 12 of some kind. Breece Hall definitely did not fumble. After that it's time for a light roasting of our opponent this weekend. Texas is trending toward a sub .500 record, and we were glad to rub it in a bit.This episode ends with a visit from our good friend Connor Ferguson from Cyclone Fanatic. He covers the women's basketball team as that is the focus of our first preview of the season. We go over Ashley Joens, who is going to step up in the post, games to watch, and how the Big 12 looks without Kim Mulkey in the conference anymore. We're excited for a great brand of basketball and a team that is ready to win. Follow Connor @cfchangs9 for more basketball and racing content! Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for their continued sponsorship!

The Litecast is back to recap Iowa State's thrilling win over Oklahoma State. There's a lot to unpack with this one, as the guys discuss offensive and defensive MVPs, where this game stacks up in Brock Purdy's career, and the continued excellence of Will McDonald. Even special teams is turning the tide. We also worked through some Okie State sour grapes about the 4th down spot and the etiquette of storming the field.The NBA season is in full swing and things are already getting dramatic. We have new evidence in the infamous Hawks-Mavs trade. Plus, the Knicks are the best team in the league and the Nets have some early trouble. We finish with a new game making sense of the Lakers' roster of guys destined to be traded. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring and happy Halloween! 

The Litecast boys are back from a personal bye week as Matt, Austin, and Dylan start with a breakdown of Iowa State's convincing win over Kansas State in Manhattan. Austin went to the game and recaps his trip. We all have opinions on the offensive star with a number of worthy options. After a confidence check on the offense and defense we look ahead to the homecoming game with undefeated #8 Oklahoma State in town. After all that, the guys recap everything from the last weekend of college football from the upset in Iowa City, the calamity in Austin, and a surprise coaching move at LSU.Tertiary blue is back! We go over some of our favorite retro Iowa State logos and speculate on a possible throwback uniform for this weekend. Then, with the NBA season just tipping off, Dylan leads us in a game of guessing where some classic guys are playing this year. Spoiler alert: we weren't very good at it. Last but not least, Austin shares his theory about the Vikings and the Bears as we basically cheer for both teams who are terrible in similar ways. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring and happy homecoming!

The band is back together on this episode of the Litecast as Austin, Matt, and Dylan start with a discussion on favorite Halloween movies and embrace debate on pumpkin beers. The guys recap Iowa State's dominant win over Kansas with our favorite Brock Purdy touchdown, special teams excellence, and what feels most replicable going forward.With no game this weekend, Matt and Austin share their collective struggles with the Vikings and the Bears and debate which head coach gets fired first. Dylan leads us on our first Nets minute of the 2021 season. The Hawks/Mavs trade is back under the microscope. Lastly, we finish off with some retroactive hot takes featuring an overrated SEC team, the New Big 12, and some college football teams being overlooked. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Let this episode of the Litecast be a much needed therapy session after Iowa State's loss to Baylor. Matt & Austin break down what went wrong on special teams (predictably). We also break down any possible defensive red flags we saw, and get a sense of what we saw from Brock Purdy. Thankfully, it wasn't all bad. The offense stepped up in a way that gives us reason to believe. The guys also take a look at the big picture, and take a realistic look at what fans should expect for the rest of the season. The CFP is out of the question, but a Big 12 championship may not be. Even so, things haven't gone the way we wanted, and that's ok. Plus, we answer some of listener questions. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

The Litecast is home from Sin City recapping a weekend in the desert and an absolute domination of UNLV by the Cyclones. Matt, Austin, and Dylan break down the game and try to find meaning for the rest of the season. Maybe we just needed to beat somebody really badly for the confidence boost. Up next is a trip to Waco to play Baylor. We've crunched the numbers and their schedule so far is terrible. But the Bears should not be taken lightly, and we know the players to look out for. The New Big 12 is continuing to win games and the Pac-12 decidedly is not so we are working to brand ourselves as better than the Alliance. Plus, a little conspiracy corner comes out as we ask the question: are we sure the Big 12 won't raid the Pac-12? Lastly, we make picks for the upcoming college football weekend. Shoutout to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill and to all the Cyclones who took over Las Vegas!

The Litecast is back to recap an absolute dud of a CyHawk game. Matt, Dylan, and Austin break down when they knew things were going wrong, how badly the in-game experience was, and eventually segue into some bigger picture things for the rest of the season. Is there a QB controversy right now? Do we have concerns about Iowa State's ability to compete in the Big 12? And just what will it take to get the offense back on track?Elsewhere, the Big 12 made the additions of Cincinnati, BYU, Houston, and UCF official. Who is the most exciting new additon? Iowa State is sure to create a rivalry with someone. And these new schools give us an opportunity to reminisce on some Big 12 legends (not leaders) like Taysom Hill, Blake Bortles, Case Keenum, Jimmer Fredette, and more. We finish with a visit to the Wide Right moneyline because the poor start to football season isn't limited to just Iowa State on the field. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring. Stay safe and gamble responsibly if you'll be in Vegas this weekend.

It's a loaded brand new episode of the Litecast for rivalry week! Matt, Austin, and Dylan start by breaking down what we saw on the field in Week 1 against UNI. There were a lot of things to improve, but some stuff we liked as well. Eventually we landed in a good place. From there, we did a little bit of breakdown on Iowa's win over Indiana and how we see this weekend's game playing out.ESPN's Chris Fallica, aka The Bear, aka the Unofficial Mayor of Ames joins the show to talk all things College GameDay. We got a rating on Ames as a host, what it's like having Lee Corso back in person, how the host gets selected each weekend, and the casual fan's guide to why they should watch on Saturday. We also got to the bottom of Bear's affinity for Iowa State which goes surprisingly far back to the 90s. Of course we had to ask about Matt Campbell and how he's perceived, plus if Kirk Herbstreit is cool with our fans again. Lastly, we had to talk some gambling and get Bear's guide to surveying the board on a given weekend, plus a little preview for what he likes on Saturday.Thanks to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill for making this happen! Go Cyclones!

Game week has arrived, and since we talk about college football on the Litecast we of course had to start with blind speculation about Matt Campbell's coaching future. The guys react to Iowa State's initial depth chart and dive into our preview of the UNI game. We pick our offensive and defensive players we're most excited to watch. Matt gives his special teams preview. And lastly, we predict how the game will play out. With the news of the Big Ten/ACC/Pac 12 alliance, it's time for another realignment segment. We break down what is next for Iowa State and the remaining Big 12 members. Plus, we debate who is public enemy #1 in Iowa State fandom at the moment. Last but certainly not least, it's the return of the Wide Right Moneyline. The guys give their picks for the best games of Week 1 and what gambling trends we're looking at to start the season. It's a jam-packed episode as the season has finally arrived! Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Football season is finally upon us. To get the fanbase in the spirit, Austin, Dylan, and Matt are going game by game for some predictions and how we think the season will play out. We all ended up with the same record, but not the same path to get there. Spoiler alert: there will be slip ups, so find out where we think they'll happen. After that, we tackle the biggest cliches we expect to see throughout the season, both for Iowa State and the Big 12 at-large. Lastly, we wrapped this episode up with a draft of our top tailgating things. It's purposely vague, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation and a lot of room for fun. We love football and can't wait for the season to finally kickoff. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring this podcast!

We're officially in the run up to football season, as the Litecast tackles the release of the first AP Top 25 of the season. Is Iowa State properly ranked at #7? How did we manage to get petty about the rankings despite the highest number in school history?After that we finally get down to some details of conference realignment, and try to make sense of Iowa State's future. Plus, we debate ideal landing spots and things get explicit when we discussed Texas' & ESPN's role in everything.Dylan leads us on our first Nets Minute of the offseason. With the preseason underway, Austin is feeling great about Justin Fields and Matt tries to figure out when the Vikings are going to fire Mike Zimmer. Lastly, we unveil a brand new segment, Hottest Take You Wish You Had Last Week, as the guys look back on last week's sports news.Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for continued sponsorship and to all of you who reached out/attended our anniversary party!

The ReCYcle Podcast is back!!! In this episode, we rewind to 2001 and steal Paul Shirley, former Iowa State player, and current author/entrepreneur to talk about his career as a Cyclone. The interview provides the most insane, never-heard stories about controversial former Iowa State head coach Larry Eustachy. We don't want to spoil it, but they are not pleasant. Paul is a fantastic interview, and anyone who has any interest in Iowa State or basketball will be highly entertained by this podcast. As always, this podcast is presented to you by Es Tas Bar & Grill.

On this weeks Litecast, the guys review the biggest storylines from Big 12 media day. We get petty as the discussion around Matt Campbell and his coaching future are getting old. Look out for some stray shots at the other Big 12 schools. We also tackle the discourse around the "Horns Down" gesture and whether or not culture is just an empty buzzword used by coaches. Elsewhere, the Bucks are on the verge of an NBA championship (we recorded before game 6) and there is some Suns resentment setting in.  We give some thoughts on LeBron's new Space Jam and wrap up with a season summary of the Bachelorette. Thanks as always to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The Litecast returns with a full house as Austin, Matt, and Dylan are back in action. We start with the news of 4-star in state recruit Hunter Deyo's commitment to Iowa State. This is a continuation of a trend as 2022 is looking good for the Cyclones. Is this the start of sustained success? We sure think so. The NBA Finals looks much more competitive as Giannis is playing out of his mind. Can the Bucks come back to win the whole thing? We also try to make sense of why Tyrese Haliburton is not on the Suns right now. In other basketball news, Team USA is struggling in Olympic prep, but we think we know how to fix it. Lastly, we play a new game to help us get ready for football season: Big 12 QB or country singer? Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

The Litecast returns from a 1 week hiatus with Dylan and Austin giving thoughts on which Iowa State athlete could potentially make the best merch with July 1st approaching. Then it's on to the Donnie Report as the Huskers are in the hunt for a new AD. Husker Howie's dial up internet connection worked well enough to throw out Jamie Pollard's name in a tweet. How are we feeling? Should we be worried? In the NBA, Dylan's Nets Minute is put to rest for the season. Trae Young is hurt. Luka's Mavericks are imploding. Things could be going better for our teams. Abdel Nader's Finals MVP campaign is strong though. Lastly, we break down episode 4 of the Bachelorette. Dylan is out on Katie. Austin's take on hating Greg is vindicated. We sorted out the big Thomas drama and decide if we are in or out with Blake returning to the show. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

The College Football Playoff is on the verge of expanding to 12 teams and we have.... thoughts. Is 12 too many teams? Why do we have to include G5 teams? What does it mean for Iowa State (spoiler alert: money and access)? Kyrie Irving is injured and the Nets are still fighting. Things looked bleak but they can still beat the Bucks as long as Bruce Brown steps up. After a quick update on the Mavs/Hawks trade power rankings, we finish off with a recap of episode 2 of the Bachelorette. Katie stepped up. Karl is a sociopath. We are the foremost anti-Greg podcast in Bachelor Nation. There's some spicy conspiracy theories we toss around as we prepare for the rest of the season. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

The Litecast is raining down takes even if it will never rain outside again. We start with a discussion about Iowa State fans' troubles acquiring tickets to the UNLV game in Las Vegas. Matt explains the whole situation and honestly, we kind of respect the hustle. Then the episode of Dylan takes over. Trae Young is having his moment. Luka Doncic's playoff run is over. We get a nice discussion of who won the infamous trade. The Brooklyn Nets are on fire. Can they win the East without James Harden? Last but not least, the guys break down the premier episode of Katie's season of the Bachelorette. Who stood out? Who really blew it on night 1? Why was Katie so into the gimmick intros? It'll be a fun season to follow in the coming months. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!