Best Chad Hawk Podcasts (2025)

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CW Pod: Previewing the 2025 Cy-Hawk game with Jeff Woody and Chad Leistikow 50:28

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Chris Williams welcomes Jeff Woody to break down the 2025 Cy-Hawk game from Iowa State's perspective before Chad Leistikow joins to discuss the Hawkeyes. What should each team be worried about? All this and more presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Two Guys: Cyclones survive at Arkansas State, Iowa manhandles UMASS 1:12:46

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Iowa State escaping Arkansas State. Should they stop scheduling these games? Iowa lets Gronowski loose, Kirk Ferentz sets the new Big Ten mark for wins, and Hassel has a new yard sign. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Bigger Than 12: Cyclones escape, K-State is broken, game picks, and more 1:08:12

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke take you through everything that happened in the Big 12 from Week Three. Is Kansas State done? Texas Tech continues run, Iowa State scrapes by, Utah takes over, game picks, and more. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cyclone Sunday: Big picture thoughts after Iowa State's 4-0 start 29:48

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Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's close-call victory over Arkansas State. Are there any silver linings? Breaking down Iowa State's 4-0 start and more. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Iowa football finds some offensive footing in 47-7 shellacking of UMass 24:02

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Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect Iowa's offensive performance in Saturday's 47-7 win over UMass.By HawkCentral.com

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Instant Iowa: Halftime Reaction as Iowa Stomps UMASS 49:06

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Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs check out at halftime as Iowa stomps UMass. Is there anything to take away? Iowa's offense wakes up and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Hawks On Tap! Live from Buffalo Wild Wings in Cedar Rapids 1:32:18

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Andrew Downs and Todd Brommelkamp discuss Kirk Ferentz's 206th win, what went wrong against Iowa State, and look ahead to UMASS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Murph & Andy: Pack Looks Back, Bad Games Saturday, Karens Per Capita, MORE 1:19:42

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales preview the boring weekend of football. Can Iowa do anything to make the fans feel good? Iowa State heads to Arkansas State. The Packers look good, ThrowDowns, Scott School, and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Khanversation #54: National Conservatism, Abundance and Black Crime

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National Conservatism Abundance Black Crime Subscribe now Give a gift subscription Share Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Happy Hour w/ Keith & Jenny: Crappy Children's Art, Windshield Wizard, and Ordering Errors 43:51

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In this week’s Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny talk about a page that harshly rates children’s artwork, a product called the “Windshield Wizard,” and Keith’s bad luck with ordering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Ryan P. Williams: the Claremont Institute standing athwart history

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Today Razib talks to Ryan P. Williams. He is president of The Claremont Institute, a position he has held since 2017. He is also a contributor to The Claremont Review of Books and started The American Mind. Williams earned a B.A. in political science and Economics from Hillsdale College and an M.A. in politics from Claremont Graduate University. He…

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Ryan P. Williams: the Claremont Institute standing athwart history

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Today Razib talks to Ryan P. Williams. He is president of The Claremont Institute, a position he has held since 2017. He is also a contributor to The Claremont Review of Books and started The American Mind. Williams earned a B.A. in political science and Economics from Hillsdale College and an M.A. in politics from Claremont Graduate University. He…

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Legends & Listeners: Moving on from Cy-Hawk, big picture, and more 1:07:14

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman give their thoughts on Iowa's 16-13 loss to Iowa State. Should you be worried about the Hawkeyes? Positives from the loss, big picture takeaways, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Two Guys: Iowa State's road trip to Arkansas State, Iowa hosts UMass, Week 3 Locks 1:25:36

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss the discoveries of Mark Gronowski and Kirk Ferentz's misses from Cy-Hawk. Iowa State prepares for its toughest game of the year against...Arkansas State?? Weekend picks and more, presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Murph & Andy: Weekend Dud, Unpopular Vote, Wicked Good Movies, and MORE 1:19:09

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss the dreadful non-con weekend for in-state teams before reacting to some AP Poll controversy coming to light. Rizzo retires a Cub, Boston movies, and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Jason Richwine: immigration moratorium now

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On last week’s episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib spoke with Alex Nowrestah, a vice president at the Cato Institute and a strong advocate for expanding legal immigration. This week, he turned to the other side of the debate with Jason Richwhine, a resident scholar at the Center for Immigration Studies and a vocal supporter of sharply reducing …

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Hawk Central: Is Tim Lester's Shanahan offense too complicated to work at Iowa? 48:33

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As Iowa licks its wounds from a 16-13 loss at Iowa State, the Hawkeyes' ineffective passing game remains the top focus. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dig into the bubbling questions that Tim Lester's offense could be too refined to get right at the college level. We also preview Iowa vs. UMass with five big questions and offer our…

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What does the Iowa football passing game need to show in Week 3 against UMass? 23:32

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Listen as the Register’s Tyler Tachman and Dargan Southard dissect Iowa’s disappointing passing game and what steps forward can be taken in Week 3 against UMass.By HawkCentral.com

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CW Pod with Andrew Downs: Capping Cy-Hawk week, looking at the future of Iowa Football 45:17

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Chris Williams welcomes Andrew Downs for one last rehashing of the Cy-Hawk game. What does the future of Iowa Football look like? AD's thoughts on potentially the end of the Ferentz era and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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All Access: Inside look at food & beverage operations at the Iowa Events Center, new show announcements 24:21

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On a new episode of All Access, we talk with Derek Hickey who oversees food and beverage operations at the Iowa Events Center! Plus, new show announcements including Jeff Dunham and the Harlem Globetrotters coming to the Casey's Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Overthinking with Mackenzie & Scott: Legless Surgeon Arrest, NFL’s Back, Ice Cream Truck Picks 1:05:24

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Mackenzie and Scott dive into a surgeon who amputated his own legs and got arrested, the return of the NFL, and their go-to picks from the ice cream truck. Presented by Carbliss Premium Hand Crafted Cocktails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Murph & Andy: Cyclone State, CyHawk Trends, Instant Classic, and MORE 1:59:22

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales go through every angle of Iowa State's win over Iowa. What does it mean for both schools and their fanbases? All the reactions from the weekend and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Two Guys: Iowa State wins the Cy-Hawk game, Konrardy clutch, Gronowski's struggles 1:12:35

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel give their reactions to Iowa State's 16-13 victory over Iowa and what the outlook is for both schools following Cy-Hawk. Is Gronowski to blame? (Hint: he's not) Looking back at the weekend of college football and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Bigger Than 12: Rough week for the Big 12, Cyclones take Cy-Hawk, weekly picks, and more 1:08:12

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the rough weekend for the Big 12. Is Gundy done? Baylor bounces back. Sun Devils' last-second loss. Is Iowa State the premier program? Weekly picks and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cyclone Sunday: Iowa State outlasts Iowa, surprises in the trenches, and Cy-Hawk reverse 38:41

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Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 16-13 victory over Iowa to keep the Cy-Hawk Trophy. What can you take away from this game? What this means for the rivalry, the Cyclones, and more. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Iowa football's offense faceplants yet again as Hawkeyes fall at No. 18 Iowa State 21:47

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Live from Jack Trice Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect Iowa's uninspiring loss to No. 18 Iowa State. More struggles for quarterback Mark Gronowski despite the Hawkeyes' strong defensive and special teams work.By HawkCentral.com

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Instant Iowa: Reacting to Iowa's loss to Iowa State 1:08:11

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Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs go through all of their emotions following Iowa's 16-13 loss to No. 16 Iowa State in the 2025 edition of Cy-Hawk. Where do the Hawks go from here? Who is to blame? All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hawks On Tap: Previewing Cy-Hawk Live from Buffalo Wild Wings on Merle Hay in Des Moines 1:27:59

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Andrew Downs, Scott Dochterman, and Jake Brend preview the Cy-Hawk matchup live from the Buffalo Wild Wings on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Iowa Everywhere Cy-Hawk Special from Big Grove! 1:19:47

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Chris Williams, Chris Hassel, and Scott Dochterman give their final thoughts ahead of Cy-Hawky Saturday LIVE from Big Grove in Des Moines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Murph & Andy: CyHawk Call Your Shot, Andy's Favorite Personalities, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE (Sep. 5, 2025) 1:41:49

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Murph & Andy: CyHawk Call Your Shot, Andy's Favorite Personalities, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE (Sep. 5, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Two Guys: Final thoughts ahead of the Cy-Hawk game, Top Games in Week 2 (LIVE from Eggs & Jam) 1:38:25

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Williams & Hassel are broadcasting LIVE together from Eggs & Jam ahead of the 2025 Cy-Hawk game. All eyes will be on Ames Saturday morning as Mark Gronowski and the Hawkeyes make the trip to Ames. Rocco Becht and the Cyclones are hoping to secure the first win for Iowa State at Jack Trice since 2011. What are the guys' keys to victory for each team…

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Happy Hour w/ Keith & Jenny: Road Trip Treats, Sasquatch Stuff, and Wagon Wandering 38:29

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In this week's Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny discuss road trip snacks, the random Sasquatch junk that keeps showing up in Jenny's feed, and the time they had way too much fun lugging around a wagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Former Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins details his journey to making the Ravens' 53-man roster as UDFA 16:02

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Listen as the Register's Tyler Tachman catches up with former Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins, who recently made the Baltimore Ravens' 53-man roster out of training camp as an undrafted free agent.By HawkCentral.com

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Khanversation #53: Alpha School and and education in 2025

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On this episode Razib and Josiah talk to Pamela Hobart of Alpha School about education in the 21st century. Subscribe now Share Give a gift subscriptionBy Razib Khan

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Legends & Listeners: Cy-Hawk Preview, giving Gronowski grace, and more 1:19:51

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive all the way into the 2025 Cy-Hawk matchup. Where are the strengths for the Hawkeyes? Resetting expectations for Mark Gronowski ahead of his second start. All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Chad Orzel: the state of physics and academia in 2025

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Chad Orzel is a physicist and science writer who has been blogging for nearly twenty-five years. He’s the author of four books, Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog, Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist and A Brief History of Timekeeping. T…

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Chad Orzel: the state of physics and academia in 2025

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Chad Orzel is a physicist and science writer who has been blogging for nearly twenty-five years. He’s the author of four books, Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog, Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist and A Brief History of Timekeeping. T…

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Murph & Andy: RVTV, Gronowski Slingin' It, Andy's Biggest Upgrades, and MORE 1:25:10

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are LIVE from Lohrville to continue the buzz around this year's Cy-Hawk matchup. Andy reflects on his favorite teams and upgrades in his 25 years. Mr. Movie joins the program and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hawk Central: Iowa vs. Iowa State deep-dive preview and predictions 49:06

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We get you set for Saturday's Iowa-Iowa State showdown, as host Chad Leistikow previews the game from Iowa State's side with the Register's Travis Hines and from Iowa's side with the Register's Tyler Tachman. Chad and Tyler finish the show with their game predictions.By HawkCentral.com

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All Access: Nate Bargatze returning to Des Moines, September concerts at Casey's Center 22:01

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Stand up comedian Nate Bargatze is bringing his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour to the Casey's Center in Des Moines on Friday, April 24, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday! Plus, Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly stops by to preview the concerts coming up this month and some of the new changes coming to the arena! Learn more about your ad choices…

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What level of urgency is there with Iowa's offense ahead of Week 2 Cy-Hawk matchup? 27:58

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Ahead of Iowa's Week 2 showdown at No. 18 Iowa State, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard break down the level of urgency surrounding the Hawkeyes offense after a lackluster showing in Week 1 vs. Albany.By HawkCentral.com

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Overthinking with Mackenzie & Scott: CyHawk Week, Robot Bunnies, and Crazy Coincidences 1:05:08

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker dive into CyHawk Week, Robot Bunnies, and some of the craziest coincidences in history. Presented by Carbliss Premium Hand Crafted Cocktails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Murph & Andy: CyHawk Week! Groundhog Day, Rocco For Heisman, MORE 1:28:34

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are LIVE from Earlham as they kick off Cy-Hawk week in Iowa. Iowa State gets to 2-0, big thanks to Rocco Becht. Gronowski struggles in his debut. ThrowDowns and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Two Guys: Gronowski struggles in Iowa debut, Becht's record day, Cy-Hawk awaits 1:09:26

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Mark Gronowski's Hawkeye debut. Is there a reason for concern? Iowa State's near-perfect game against South Dakota. Week One results, CW's Top 16, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs

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Alex Nowrasteh: an immigration libertarian in Trump’s America

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Three years ago, Razib recorded two podcasts with two immigration experts on different sides of the issue, Alex Nowrestah and Jason Richwhine. While Nowrasteh, who works for the libertarian Cato Institute as Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies, supports higher levels of legal immigration, Richwine, a Resident Scholar at the Center…

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Bigger Than 12: Week One reaction, Aranda back on the hot seat, K-State survives 59:47

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Week One action across the Big 12 that saw K-State survive an upset bid, Iowa State dominating, and Aranda finds himself on the hot seat again. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cyclone Sunday: Iowa State rips apart South Dakota, Mac's legacy, margins, and more 51:38

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Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota before touching on Coach McCarney's return to Jack Trice Stadium. Rocco Becht's big day, special teams make special plays, Cy-Hawk prep, and more. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sifting through Mark Gronowski's debut and Iowa football's 34-7 win over Albany 29:16

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Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Lestikow and Tyler Tachman break down every angle of Iowa's season-opening win over Albany.By HawkCentral.com

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Instant Iowa: Hawkeyes beat UAlbany as Kirk Ferentz notches win No. 205 56:43

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Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs react to Iowa's underwhelming 34-7 win over UAlbany on Saturday. How did Gronowski look in his debut? What to take away from the game and prepping for Cy-Hawk. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hawks On Tap: Previewing Iowa vs. Albany from Buffalo Wild Wings in Iowa City (August 29, 2025) 1:30:21

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Scott Dochterman and Todd Brommelkamp are LIVE from Buffalo Wild Wings in Iowa City, previewing the Hawkeye football season and Game one against Albany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 712 Media, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Murph & Andy, Chris Hassel, Chris Williams, Andrew Downs