Best CycloneFanatic Podcasts (2025)

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DAILY CLONE: 2000 team returns, Heacock on SD prep, helmet cart? 10:04

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2h ago10:04

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On a Thursday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you through how Jon Heacock and the Iowa State defense are preparing for South Dakota with very little film. Matt Campbell talks about the impact of the 2000 team ahead of their return to Jack Trice Stadium. The helmet cart returns, a sneak peak into "The Beat Reporters," and more on a Thur…

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CF PREGAME: No. 22 Iowa State takes on South Dakota 29:05

3h ago29:05

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Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview No. 22 Iowa State's home opener against South Dakota. What to expect from the Cyclones? How the guys expect Iowa State to handle the spot and more. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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The Beat Reporters: Back from Ireland, Campbell and the color back, and more 55:39

5h ago55:39

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Jake Brend welcomes Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens to the Northwest Bank Studios to share their views on Iowa State from the beat. Recapping the Kansas State game before previewing South Dakota. What's Campbell's deal with the black uniforms? All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Land Locks: College Football is all the way back! Week one picks and more 1:18:13

1h ago1:18:13

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Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawtnez dive into the Week One slate and make their picks for the weekend. Presented by Wild Rose Casino and Hotels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: SD QB Aidan Bouman Deep Dive and 15 Cyclones in the NFL 8:33

17h ago8:33

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On a Wednesday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into South Dakota quarterback and former Cyclone Aidan Bouman. Hear what Matt Campbell, Jon Heacock, Jeremiah Cooper and Kooper Ebel had to say about preparing for Bouman. Plus, find out all 15 Cyclones that have landed on NFL rosters. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the…

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Williams & Blum: South Dakota Preview, Big 12's Big Weekend, and more 56:50

19h ago56:50

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's matchup with South Dakota before touching on Farmageddon. The Big 12 has the opportunity to prove itself this weekend. Can they do it? All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Selfless Cyclones, LBs Fresh, Cooper Position Change 7:15

1d ago7:15

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On a Tuesday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Ames at Iowa State's weekly press conference. Kooper Ebel and Carson Hansen both talk about the selflessness to feel joy for their teammates success. Jon Heacock talks about the benefits of healthy linebackers and Matt Campbell explains why Jeremiah Cooper's position change benefits t…

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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Honors, Bacon Back, More Takeaways on 1-0 Monday 8:17

3d ago8:17

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On a 1-0 Monday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend tells you who took home Big 12 Week Zero honors. Brend also looks back at Iowa State's win over Kansas State and how they turned around the running game in the second half. Caleb Bacon talks about how special it felt to be back on the field. Then, Matt Campbell says why he thinks his team is se…

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InCYde Zone: 1-0, new guys, Campbell gets 100th 1:07:45

3d ago1:07:45

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Jacqueline Cordova is back with Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell to relive Iowa State's victory over Kansas State in Ireland. How will the game affect the season? Discussing all the new guys, Campbell's 100th win, and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum: Back from Dublin, complete analysis & guessing the week one point spreads 58:39

3d ago58:39

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum are both back from Ireland. The guys analyze Iowa State’s 24-21 season-opening win over Kansas State and touch on South Dakota. Plus, it’s officially game week for all of college football. Guess the point spreads is back! Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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POSTGAME with CW: Analyzing ISU’s 24-21 win over K-State 22:12

5d ago22:12

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Iowa State kicked off the 2025 college football season on Saturday with a 24-21 win over Kansas State in Dublin. Chris Williams broke it all down for you immediately following the game. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Campbell Speaks, Fans Take Over Dublin 6:36

6d ago6:36

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On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you inside downtown Dublin to show the Cyclone takeover on the Emerald Island. Matt Campbell and Chris Klieman meet the press. Campbell talks about the buzz of the game and Trevor Buhr’s illness. Plus, the Cyclone Rugby Club played in Dublin and Brend took a trip into the countryside. Learn m…

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DAILY CLONE: Campbell focused on the Clones, not distractions 8:20

7d ago8:20

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On Thursday’s Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell talks about what exactly is different about playing in a week zero filled with distractions and how that does or doesn’t change his approach. Also, Rocco Becht addresses his struggles against K-State last year and how that’s made him better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Land Locks: Week Zero, Football is Back! 1:04:19

7d ago1:04:19

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Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez return as they make their picks ahead of Week Zero! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: How to slow down Avery and Dylan Edwards, Dublin Day One Recap 7:51

8d ago7:51

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On Wednesday’s Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into the matchup of the Iowa State defense against the Kansas State offense. Hear what Caleb Bacon and Domonique Orange had to say about slowing down quarterback Avery Johnson and running back Dylan Edwards. Then Brend recaps his first day in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Williams & Blum: Farmageddon Preview 48:10

8d ago48:10

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Jake Brend and Brent Blum give one last final preview of Iowa State's road trip to Ireland to take on Kansas State. How do the fellas feel about a Week Zero game across the pond? Touching on the CFP and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Farmageddon history, sleeping tactics, special teams preview 10:42

10d ago10:42

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend dives into what Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht had to say about the Farmageddon rivalry. Campbell talks about the plan for his team getting the best sleep and how important that execution is. Finally, we close our position preview with a deep dive into the special teams unit. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in…

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Williams & Blum: Victory Day, Team Superlatives, and Big 12 Tiers 51:39

12d ago51:39

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Jake Brend and Brent Blum react to one of Matt Campbell's best traditions before diving into team MVPs and potential breakout players for the Cyclones. Tiering the Big 12 and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Biggest takeaways from fall camp, Campbell on injury reports, Rocco talks QB1 pressure 7:06

15d ago7:06

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On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend has the report from the final press conference before Iowa State leaves for Dublin. Matt Campbell shares his thoughts on injury reports, Campbell and several players give their biggest lesson learned in fall camp and Rocco Becht talks about handling the pressure as a quarterback in today's era of College Footba…

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Williams & Blum: Campbell's legacy, continuing prep for Ireland 47:19

16d ago47:19

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Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss where Matt Campbell's legacy is at ahead of Year 10. Is it dependent on a Big 12 Title? Looking at all the intricacies of the Ireland trip and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: TE Room Deep Dive, Mouser & Heacock plan for K-State 9:17

16d ago9:17

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend has more from Tuesday's press conference with Taylor Mouser and Jon Heacock. Mouser takes a deep dive into the Iowa State tight end room, explaining what makes Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle so special. Mouser explains what type of personnel he expects to play and how Burkle can make his biggest impact. Heacock a…

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DAILY CLONE: Mouser evaluates year one, Heacock addresses 2024 defensive struggles 7:19

17d ago7:19

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from press conferences with offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser and defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. Mouser evaluates his first year as the offensive coordinator and talks where Rocco Becht can improve in 2025. Heacock addresses where the defense fell short in 2024 and how they plan to be better this s…

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DAILY CLONE: Jeremiah Cooper's versatility, Jamison Patton stepping up, Jontez being Jontez 7:15

18d ago7:15

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On Monday's edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from the final position coaches availability of fall camp. Brend recaps all that safeties coach Deon Broomfield and cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat had to say. The two coaches hit on Jeremiah Cooper's versatility, Jamison Patton's surge and how Jontez Williams has gotten even better since 202…

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Williams & Blum: Ranking ISU’s position groups 58:04

19d ago58:04

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum rank Iowa State’s 2025 football roster by position group. Plus, the guys take a look at point spreads for the entire season that were recently just put out by a Vegas oddsmaker. How close were we a few weeks back? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: Who starts at center? Sama's improvement, OL gaining confidence and more 9:25

22d ago9:25

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On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from fall camp after an availability with the offensive line room and running backs room. OL coach Ryan Clanton gives insight into the three-man race for the center position and talks about how to build confidence within his unit. RB coach Jake Landry answers where Abu Sama has grown since 2024 and talk…

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Williams & Blum: Projecting Iowa State's Depth Chart 36:39

23d ago36:39

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum go position-by-position on offense and defense as they project the Cyclones' depth chart ahead of the 2025 season. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: When does K-State prep start? Who's the most impressive summer MBB player? Niang on the move and more 9:27

23d ago9:27

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On Wednesday's episode of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you through what Matt Campbell had to say about prepping for Kansas State. T.J. Otzelberger gives his answer for the most impressive player of the summer, football gameday themes are out and Georges Niang is on the move. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Le…

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DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger compares his team to old teams, Heise focused on mindset, a wrap on summer ball 8:11

24d ago8:11

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from the final day of men's basketball summer availability with an update on Joshua Jefferson's injury status, how T.J. Otzelberger compares this year's team to some of his former squads and what Nate Heise is focusing on this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: Matt Campbell talks extension, reflects on 10th fall camp, recaps scrimmage 8:45

25d ago8:45

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On Monday's 'Daily Clone,' Jake Brend reports from Ames as Matt Campbell has his midway point update from fall camp. Campbell talks about his new extension through 2032, reflects on how much Iowa State has changes in his time and focuses on the toughness of his football team. The Daily Clone is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest B…

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Williams & Blum: The big picture 43:46

26d ago43:46

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Matt Campbell’s “new” contract. Scary headlines. Football camp updates, plus some basketball practice notes. Chris Williams & Brent Blum cover it all on Sunday’s show, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CFTV: Orange and Ike Striving for Consistency and Competition inside the LB Room 8:01

29d ago8:01

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On Thursday's CF Daily, Jake Brend has a report from a fall camp availability with Eli Rasheed and Colby Kratch. Rasheed talks about what's needed need from his group to get pressure on the quarterback. We hear from Yale transfer Tamatoa McDonough for the first time. Linebackers coach Colby Kratch discusses his process on determining playing time a…

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CFTV: Townsend Paving His Own Way, Jeremiah Cooper is Freed Up, Conrad's Convo with Otz 8:55

30d ago8:55

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On Wednesday's episode of Cyclone Fanatic Daily in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend takes you through Xavier Townsend's skillset and how he plans to carve out his own legacy Ames. Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper have both been selected to a preseason watch list. Cooper talks about how he's freed up heading into the 2025 season. And finall…

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Williams & Blum: Farmageddon by position, backup QBs, the Tyler Miller story, and more 53:21

1M ago53:21

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Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for CW and Blum to discuss position matchups for Farmageddon before diving into what they learned about quarterbacks this week, Tyler Miller's journey into fatherhood, and ranking road games to cover. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CFTV: Who's WR3? Big Week for Cyclone Pros, Conrad Hawley's Personal Growth 7:53

1M ago7:53

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On Tuesday's CFTV, Jake Brend has more from Monday's media availability with Wide Receivers coach Noah Pauley. Pauley talks about how receivers earn their reps and targets. There's also an update on Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel at Texas Training Camp, big weeks for Brock Purdy and Tyrese Haliburton, and how Conrad Hawley grew at Iowa State. Learn…

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SUMMER SERIES: Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley sits down with Jake Brend 34:55

1M ago34:55

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Jake Brend welcomes former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley to the CF Summer Series to discuss how he ended up at Iowa State, why he loves being part of a team, his favorite memories as a Cyclone, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CFTV: How Connor Moberly Became QB2 in 2024, What He's Learned Behind Rocco and More 7:19

1M ago7:19

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On Monday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend recaps another day of Fall Camp availability with the quarterback room. Hear what QB Coach Jake Waters had to say about Rocco Becht, Connor Moberly and Alex Manske. Waters talks about how Moberly won the QB2 job as a true freshman and how he's improved heading into 2025. The lifelong Cyclone fan talks about w…

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Williams & Blum: Setting All 12 Point Spreads for ISU, Media Day Recap, Jamarion Batemon is a Dawg 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

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Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend on a Williams & Blum Sunday to recap Iowa State Football Media Day and the men's basketball availability with Jamarion Batemon. The two then set the line for all 12 of Iowa State's regular season games. Williams & Blum is brought to you by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Full Media Day Recap from Brend: Curious Rocco, Professional TEs, Hansen Explosive, Linebackers Competitive 9:26

1M ago9:26

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In Jake Brend's recap of Iowa State Football Media Day, he hits on what Matt Campbell said about Rocco Becht's leadership and how Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle have become professionals. Hear how Carson Hansen has developed his game with the O-Line and the type of competition that's happening in the linebackers room. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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CFTV: Jamarion Batemon is Defense First, Dominykas Pleta is Adjusting to American Life 7:31

1M ago7:31

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On Thursday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend has a report from the Sukup Men's Basketball Complex for a summer media availability. Cyclone Fanatic heard from freshmen Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta as well as T.J. Otzelberger. Batemon talked about how he takes pride of his defensive abilities and Pleta is still adjusting to life in America on an…

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CFTV: Fall Camp Opens, Hoodjer on CBs, Curtis Jones talks NBA Opprotunity, New Volleyball Uniforms 6:39

1M ago6:39

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On Wednesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend dives into the cornerback position as GM Derek Hoodjer gives his insight, Curtis Jones talks about his NBA breakthrough and the ISU Volleyball team unveils new Cyclone script uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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SUMMER SERIES: All-American, Denver Nuggets Guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend 36:16

1M ago36:16

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Former Cyclone and now Denver Nuggets guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend on the CycloneFanatic Summer Series to discuss his new NBA contract, his time in the NBA Summer League and some of his favorite moments in a Cyclone uniform. The Summer Series is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery and Netusil Financial Services by Raymond James. Learn m…

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Williams & Blum: CFP Valuations, Farmageddon Spread, Texas Tech Doubt, Utah Buzz 1:02:06

1M ago1:02:06

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Jake Brend to discuss the New York Times' valuation on every Power 5 football team, they hit more on Curtis Jones' NBA future, bounce around the Big 12 for some hot topics on Texas Tech and Utah and react to the Farmageddon spread. All presented by Mechdyne Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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CFTV: Marcus Zelee Decommits, Farmageddon Spread, Hoodjer Previews Linebackers 6:32

1M ago6:32

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On Tuesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend tells you about Marcus Zelee's decommitment, reacts to Circa's Farmageddon spread, and Derek Hoodjer previews the 2025 linebacker core in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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SUMMER SERIES: Voice of the Cyclones John Walters joins Jake Brend 36:59

1M ago36:59

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Jake Brend sits down with Voice of the Cyclones John Walters to discuss the progress Iowa State has made since he arrived to Ames, the hype going into this athletic season, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CFTV: Curt Jones' New Deal, Derek Hoodjer on Week Zero Approach, The Godfather's Advice 8:30

1M ago8:30

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On Monday's edition of CFTV in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend breaks down Curtis Jones' deal with the Denver Nuggets, Derek Hoodjer talks about ISU's week zero approach compared to year's past, and John Walters gives advice to Cyclone fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum: Curtis Jones' NBA Deal, Momcilovic's Next Step and the Biggest Position Battles 57:28

1M ago57:28

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Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend as he fills in for Chris Williams. The two get into an in-depth discussion about Curtis Jones' two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, what Milan Momcilovic has to do to take the next step in 2025-26 and close with the biggest position battles for Iowa State football heading into fall camp. Williams & Blum is al…

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CFTV: Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin give back to their Alma Maters, an all-time fanatic interview in 'Boji 7:57

1M ago7:57

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On a bonus Friday show, Jake Brend shares his coverage of Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin's youth football camp at both of their respective Alma Maters. Brend also interviews the man who spent $5,000 on a game-worn Iowa State helmet at the We Will Collective fundraiser in Okoboji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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SUMMER SERIES: CW sit down with ISU football’s GM 37:29

1M ago37:29

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Chris Williams sits down with Derek Hoodjer, the GM of Iowa State Football, to discuss what the last few off-seasons have been like from his chair. The two look ahead to the 2025 Cyclone football team as fall camp will begin next week. Breaking down key position battles and more on the first episode of our summer series for 2025. Learn more about y…

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CFTV: Blake Buchanan Fitting Like a Glove, Audi Talks Gold, Curt's Big Night 6:42

1M ago6:42

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On Wednesday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend dives into the relationship between T.J. Otzelberger and Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan. We also hear what Audi Crooks had to say about her lifetime memory of winning a gold medal. Plus an update on Curtis Jones' big night in the Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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Williams & Blum: Executive order regarding NIL and ranking Iowa State's road schedule 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to President Trump's executive order that could change the NIL landscape. What does it mean for Iowa State? Ranking the Cyclones' road games and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams