Best CycloneFanatic Podcasts (2025)

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Reaction Time: Iowa State dominates Iowa in decisive Cy-Hawk victory 44:24

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12h ago44:24

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Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State's big win against Iowa that saw pure domination from the Cyclones. Just how big was MJ Gaitan's moment? Diving into all the chaos from the Cy-Hawk dual, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Beat Reporters: Purdue test, Audi Crooks NPOY campaign, and Cy-Hawk streak snapped 48:27

21h ago48:27

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Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens hit on all of the big four, previewing men’s basketball’s test against Purdue this weekend and touching on the accession of Killyan Toure and Milan Momcilovic. Plus, Audi Crooks’ National Player of the Year campaign, preferred bowl destinations, and Kevin Dresser ending the Cy-Hawk wrestling drought. Presented…

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DAILY CLONE: National Signing Day & Big 12 Coaching Carousel 10:22

1d ago10:22

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell breaks down his 2026 recruiting class, specifically the fit of Jeffery Roberts and Elijah Reeder. Then Jake Brend updates the crazy week of the coaching carousel in the Big 12. Plus, a fun story from Conrad Hawley! Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad c…

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Williams & Blum: Coaching carousel madness, champ week, and hoops 1:12:12

1d ago1:12:12

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Sitake staying at BYU, Chris Klieman stepping away from K-State, and the dominoes that fell. How many teams will the Big 12 get into the CFP? Talking Cyclone Hoops and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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InCYde Zone: OL dogs, run game strong, and big picture of college football 1:01:01

2d ago1:01:01

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Jacqueline Cordova, Colin Newell, Jirehl Brock, and Jake Remsburg quickly debrief Iowa State's final regular-season win over Oklahoma State before taking a step back and looking at the big picture. How good was this offensive line? Looking around at the state of college football and more, courtesy of Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choice…

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DAILY CLONE: Lipsey injury update, Toure's elevation, Milan's confidence 8:44

3d ago8:44

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzeleberger provides an update on Tamin Lipsey's injury status and how his point is progressing. Jake Brend reports from Hilton Coliseum on how Killyan Toure has elevated in more ways than one and how Milan Momcilovic continues to build more and more confidence. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studio…

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Let Him Cook feat. Conrad Hawley: Journey to Iowa State, life as the C.E.O, and more 1:08:00

3d ago1:08:00

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by Cyclone Legend and former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley as he discusses how he ended up at Iowa State with Coach Otzelberger. What was it like being the C.E.O.? Life stories, being a benchwarmer, and how he turned it all into a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: Undefeated week for the Big 4, Audi's record, Brent Blum stepping away 10:05

3d ago10:05

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps a perfect week in Iowa State Athletics from the "big four" programs. Wrestling ends a 21 year drought, Audi Crooks breaks her own school record, men's basketball is back in the top 10 and Matt Campbell reflects on the 8-4 regular season. Plus, Brent Blum's impact on Iowa State Athletics. Presented by Farew…

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Williams & Blum: Cyclone wrestling’s big win, Audi, & football postseason thoughts 1:10:06

4d ago1:10:06

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s big victory over Iowa on the mat Sunday. What it could mean big picture for Kevin Dresser’s program. Audi Crooks goes off for 47 & Williams makes a big statement. Plus, Iowa State football concluded its regular season with an 8-4 record. What the offseason might look like, bowl game speculation, gues…

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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State closes regular-season with win at Oklahoma State 22:35

5d ago22:35

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Chris Williams, Jake Brend, and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CF PREGAME: Iowa State closes regular season at Oklahoma State 13:32

6d ago13:32

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Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's last regular-season game of the 2025 campaign as they hit the road to face Oklahoma State. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Let Him Cook: Feast Week Recap 1:00:13

7d ago1:00:13

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson take a deep dive into Iowa State's 3-0 finish at the Players Era Invitational. What did we learn about the Cyclones? Getting into the analytics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Oklahoma State Preview & CyHawk Wrestling Drought 8:25

7d ago8:25

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On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews the weekend for Iowa State football against Oklahoma State and the CyHawk Wrestling Duel. Matt Campbell talks about the impact of still potentially reaching nine wins and Kevin Dresser shares what a win over Iowa could mean for his team. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest…

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Land Locks: Week 14 Picks for the 2025 Season 1:07:27

8d ago1:07:27

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Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their final regular-season picks, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Syracuse Recap, Dominant Second Half, Winning Big W/O Tamin Again 6:27

8d ago6:27

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps No. 15 Iowa State's 95-64 win over Syracuse. Listen to what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's effort in the second half blowout and why he's proud of how the Cyclones played without Tamin Lipsey. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Reaction Time: 2025 Cy-Hawk Preview with Eli McKown 1:14:58

8d ago1:14:58

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Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 Cy-Hawk dual while highlighting the key matches for the Cyclones. Eli McKown of the Des Moines Register joins the program to discuss the Hawkeyes and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State closes Vegas trip with whooping of Syracuse 37:16

9d ago37:16

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Jake Brend and Chris Williams to No. 15 Iowa State's thumping of Syracuse, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Williams & Blum: Players Era Invitational reaction, Oklahoma State Preview 49:08

9d ago49:08

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum give their thoughts on Iowa State out at the Players Era Invitational before diving into the last regular-season football game for the Cyclones. Looking around the Big 12 and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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The Beat Reporters: Top 5 Wins of Otz' Tenure, Players Era, 9 wins perspective 57:16

9d ago57:16

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray sit down to react to Iowa State's first two wins in the Players Era Festival, share some frustrations of the tournament in Las Vegas and rank the top five wins of the T.J. Otzelberger era. Then, would nine wins be a success for Matt Campbell? Who is the most important defensive player to retain? Plus, a CyHawk …

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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State dominates Creighton 31:21

10d ago31:21

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Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 15 Iowa State's dominant win over Creighton to move to 2-0 at the Players Era Invitational, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: St. John's recap, Otzelberger's 100th win, Buchanan's impact, 2026 football recruiting 7:45

10d ago7:45

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger reacts to the 100th win of his tenure in a thriller against St. John's. Otzelberger breaks down Blake Buchanan's impressive finish down the stretch and Milan Momcilovic's big day scoring. Plus, Matt Campbell lands three commits for the 2026 class on Monday. Presented by Whiskey River in the…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 14 St. John's 28:20

11d ago28:20

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Jake Brend and Matt Van Winkle react to Iowa State's win over St. John's, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: How Campbell finds resilient players, 4th down success, St. John's preview 8:39

11d ago8:39

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On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell shares the importance of finding "his kinda guys," what qualities he looks for in players during recruiting and where Iowa State found success on 4th down in Saturday's win over Kansas. Plus, Jackson Pence previews St. John's ahead of the Players Era Festival. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocer…

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InCYde Zone: The "It" factor with Rocco, dominating with the run, and more 1:00:36

11d ago1:00:36

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Jacqueline Cordova is joined by Jake Remsburg and Jirehl Brock to break down Iowa State’s dominant 38–14 Senior Day win over Kansas. The trio digs into what gives a quarterback the “it” factor, the run game’s late-season surge, and how the offensive line powered nearly 40 minutes of possession and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more abou…

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Williams & Blum: Senior Day Dominance & Players Era Preview 1:13:12

12d ago1:13:12

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Brent Blum and Jake Brend recap Iowa State's dominant 38-14 win over Kansas, the impact of Rocco Becht's performance, dive into the Wyffles Hybirds Big 12 segment, guess the point spreads and preview Iowa State's week in Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival. Presented by Mechdyne Corporation in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad…

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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State leaves no doubt against Kansas 24:04

13d ago24:04

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Lea Nelson and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's blowout win over Kansas to secure a winning season for the 8th time under Matt Campbell. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CF PREGAME: Iowa State takes on Kansas to close home season 25:43

14d ago25:43

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Jake Brend is joined by Jeff Woody to preview Iowa State's matchup against Kansas, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Slowing down Jalon Daniels, Campbell emotional about seniors, Jefferson's homecoming 8:20

15d ago8:20

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On Thursday's edition of the Daily Clone, Matt Campbell talks about the challenge of facing Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and Dom Orange is ready for the chance to slow him down. Campbell reflects on his 16 seniors and why they mean so much to the program. Jake Brend gives his game pick for Saturday and Joshua Jefferson talks about his Las Vegas…

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Land Locks: Week 13 Picks for the 2025 season 51:59

15d ago51:59

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Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks across college football, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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The Beat Reporters: Senior Day preview, Las Vegas look ahead, and Audi Crooks dominates 47:08

15d ago47:08

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State's game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men's basketball heads to Vegas - what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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DAILY CLONE: Dom Orange playing thru injury, Tyler Miller's impact, Audi Crooks' honor 8:09

16d ago8:09

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell explains the impact of two key seniors Domonique Orange and Tyler Miller. In Women's Basketball news, Audi Crooks is named the AP National Player of the Week and Bill Fennelly talks about the importance of in-state games. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about yo…

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Williams & Blum: Kansas Preview, Dillingham on NIL, Big 12 preview, and Mailbag Q's 1:16:33

16d ago1:16:33

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State Football's game against Kansas this weekend before diving into Kenny Dillingham's comments about NIL, the Big 12, mailbag questions, and story time. Presented by Mechdyne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Injury update, the TCU win changed the bye week, offensive accountability 7:08

17d ago7:08

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Tuesday's Iowa State football availability with an injury update. Taylor Mouser talks about how getting over the hump against TCU provided much-needed momentum for the offense and Matt Campbell shares how Rocco Becht is battling against the odds. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Stud…

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Let Him Cook: Lipsey/Jefferson duo, recruiting, and Feast Week Preview 1:00:21

17d ago1:00:21

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson quickly recap Iowa State's dominant win against Stonehill. Just how good are Tamin Lipey and Joshua Jefferson? Taking a look at the Cyclone recruiting class, Iowa State's trip to Las Vegas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger Talks 10 Man Rotation, Addy Brown's Triple-Double, Purdy's Return 10:06

18d ago10:06

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On Monday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger shares why he's played a 10 man rotation so far and why it could stick, Addy Brown talks about her first career triple-double, Brock Purdy shines in his first game back from injury and Chris Williams shares one of his favorite stories in his new book 'Fanatic.' All of that and more with Jake Brend. Presente…

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Fanatic Book Series: CW's Favorite Chapters, The 2013 BYU Game, Invention of 3-3-5 Defense 36:23

18d ago36:23

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On episode two of the Fanatic Book Podcast Series, author Chris Williams is joined by editor Rob Gray and Jake Brend to discuss some of his favorite chapters in his new book 'Fanatic.' Listen to find out how T.J. Otzelberger met Greg McDermott, untold stories of the 2013 basketball game against BYU and how Jon Heacock invented the 3-3-5 defense. Pr…

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Williams & Blum: Bad week for the Big 12, Kansas talk & Vegas look ahead 1:00:36

19d ago1:00:36

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss the lumps the Big 12 took in its College Football Playoff chances over the weekend. What bowl do the guys project Iowa State to play in? Plus, we are a little over a week from a massive men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Touching on that, the women’s team is rolling and more. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Lear…

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Fanatic Book Series: How 'Fanatic' came together, CW's untold Omaha story, Rob Gray's impact 33:49

21d ago33:49

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On episode one of the Fanatic Book Podcast Series, author Chris Williams and editor Rob Gray are joined by Jake Brend to share stories on how 'Fanatic' came together and the timeline of Chris' first book coming together. Williams shares an untold story of what happened to his book notes in Omaha, what you can expect in his book and more. Preorder t…

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Reaction Time: Cyclone Invitational recap, Euton on the rise, and more 34:26

21d ago34:26

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Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State's showing at the Cyclone Invitational, where they crowned eight champions. Connor Euton starts the season hot. Getting into the nitty-gritty of Cyclone Wrestling, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: T.J. Signs Another Top-20 Class, Freshmen Winning for ISU, Audi's Record Night 8:47

22d ago8:47

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On Thursday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger talks about his top-20 ranked 2026 class and excited he is for them to be on campus. He also shares what the current freshmen class of Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta are doing to impact winning. Plus, how Blake Buchanan is elevating his game. Hear from Audi Crooks on her school record…

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Land Locks: Week 12 picks for the 2025 season 1:10:25

22d ago1:10:25

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Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their Week 12 picks, courtesy of Wild Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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The Beat Reporters: Tamin taking control, new ISU President, and bowl projections 50:06

23d ago50:06

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray take advantage of Iowa State's bye week to discuss ISU President David Cook, the Lipsey-Morris parallels, basketball rotations, bowl projections, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: New President, Bowl Projections, Rocky Elam Back 8:34

23d ago8:34

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares some information about new Iowa State President David Cook, looks at where the Cyclones are currently projected to go for a bowl game and how much Rocky Elam loves wrestling in Ames. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Williams & Blum: New ISU President, hoops rolling, and more mailbag questions 59:24

23d ago59:24

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State naming David Cook its new president and why they like the hire. Iowa State rolls Mississippi State as the pieces come together. Looking around the Big 12 and taking mailbag questions. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Let Him Cook: Tamin takeover, new guys step up, and domination in Sioux Falls 56:46

24d ago56:46

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to No. 16 Iowa State's thumping of Mississippi State. Tamin Lipsey took control as some of the new faces made some big-time plays. What is this team's identity? All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: A Buchanan breakout, Lipsey talks freshmen, Chris Jans on Iowa State 6:59

24d ago6:59

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend dives into Blake Buchanan's breakout performance against Mississippi State, Tamin Lipsey shares what impresses him about the freshmen and Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans talks about what makes Iowa State so hard to prepare for. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about yo…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 16 Iowa State takes care of business against Mississippi State 15:07

25d ago15:07

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Chris Williams reacts to No. 16 Iowa State's 96-80 win over Mississippi State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Back in the win column, Flora's moment, Brahmer's toughness, Mississippi State preview 9:34

25d ago9:34

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down the impact of Matt Campbell showing off the roots of his program in a road win over TCU, Aiden Flora's season-changing moment, the toughness of Ben Brahmer and a little preview into the men's basketball game against Mississippi State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. …

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InCYde Zone: Back in the win column, running back room carries the load, and defense dominates 1:01:28

26d ago1:01:28

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Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock react to Iowa State snapping its 4-game losing streak in a win against TCU. Does this change the season outlook? Aiden Flora's moment. Defense played its best game of the year and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum: A Cyclone stunner 1:13:38

26d ago1:13:38

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 20-17 victory over TCU on Saturday in Fort Worth. Is what the defense did against a good Horned Frogs offense sustainable? Plus, Iowa State men’s basketball plays a good Mississippi State team on Monday night. Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad …