3 Up, 3 Down with Troy Banning
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe Daily Freeman-Journal's 3 Up, 3 Down podcast ... An entertaining and informative podcast on a variety of sports topics. The podcasts feature three different conversations, focusing on local, state and national stories. We will have interviews with athletes and coaches, as well as special guests from time to time when the stories warrant.
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Episodes
It's State Wrestling Week
February 17, 2021 08:10 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThe 2021 Iowa state wrestling tournament is set for Thursday through Saturday this week, and on the 89th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, host Troy Banning talks with the area wrestling coaches, South Hamilton's Dan Brodie and Webster City's Chad Hisler, to preview the tournament for the area wrestlers. Run time is approximately 55 minutes.
Jonny Davis Joins The Podcast
November 20, 2020 07:28 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn the 88th episode of The 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, 2012 Webster City High School graduate Jonny Davis stops by to talk about his prep athletic career for the Lynx. Davis was a 4-sport start and went on to play college football at Wayne State. Approximate run time of 65 minutes.
One-On-One With Bob Howard
October 16, 2020 08:57 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn the 87th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, host Troy Banning sits down with Webster City head football coach Bob Howard. A number of topics are discussed, including the 2020 regular season, the upcoming 2020 postseason, as well as past teams that Howard has coached at Webster City. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 5 minutes.
Coach Klemp Speaks!
October 14, 2020 00:08 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBOn the 86th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, host Troy Banning is joined by South Hamilton head football coach Corey Klemp, who directed the Hawks a 7-0 regular season and No. 4 ranking in Class 1A. Run time is approximately 45 minutes.
SPORTS ARE BACK!
June 13, 2020 06:32 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn the 85th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede celebrate the return of high school sports in Iowa with the start of the baseball and softball seasons. They talk about the guidelines put in place for the season, as well as preview area teams.
Sports? Where Are You?
April 17, 2020 07:10 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn the 84th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede attempt to fill the sports void due to COVID-19. Prep sports - will they or won't they - are discussed, as are their favorite memories of events they've covered. They also look ahead to next season's Iowa basketball team. Run time approximately 63 minutes.
Corona 2020 - We Got Nothing
March 27, 2020 07:25In the 83rd episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede don't talk about sports. Instead, it's TV, movies and just life as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken over society.
Corona 2020 - We Got Nothing
March 27, 2020 07:25In the 83rd episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede don't talk about sports. Instead, it's TV, movies and just life as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken over society.
Sports and the Coronavirus
March 16, 2020 05:52 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIn the 82nd installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede discuss the latest in the sports landscape that has been decimated by COVID-19. Will there be prep sports in the spring? Are summer sports in jeopardy? Listen to hear their opinions, as well as a wrap-up on last month's Iowa state wrestling tournament.
Iowa High School State Wrestling 2020 Preview
February 17, 2020 09:04 - 1 hour - 65 MBThe 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast is back! After a lengthy layoff, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede return with the 81st installment with a preview of the 2020 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. Throw in a little Iowa Hawkeye basketball chatter at the end for more than an hour of listening enjoyment.
Big House Blunder
October 07, 2019 07:19 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn the 80th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede dissect the Iowa football team's 10-3 loss at Michigan, particularly the glaring problems on offense. They also touch on the Iowa prep football scene through 6 weeks, Snoop Dogg and Kansas, as well as the recent layoffs at Sports Illustrated. Run time is approximately 57 minutes.
Another Cy-Hawk Podcast!
September 13, 2019 07:09 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn the 79th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game set for this weekend. Segment 1: Why Iowa State will win. Segment 2: Why Iowa will win. Segment 3: Who each of the hosts believe will win and why. Total run time is approximately 53 minutes.
Football Is Back ... And So Are We
August 29, 2019 08:33 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIn the 78th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede return following a 5-month hiatus to get you ready for the 2019 football season. The preview the area prep teams and dive into the statewide conversation on whether there need to be changes made to the classification system. In the third segment, the Iowa State and Iowa programs are put under the microscope. What are the predications for their seasons? Listen to find out. Approximate run time of 1 hour, 27 min...
Unleash The (March) Madness!
March 19, 2019 08:21 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIt's all NCAA Tournament talk on the 77th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast. Hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede break down the paths of Iowa and Iowa State and go through their men's brackets. Who they have in the Final Four, in the national championship game and cutting down the nets, as well as some upset picks. In the third segment, they turn to the women's tournament and go in depth on Iowa, Iowa State and Drake. Run time is approximately 82 minutes.
Prep Basketball Wrap-up
March 12, 2019 07:42 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn the 76th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede put the finishing touches on the 2018-19 prep basketball season by looking back at the girls and boys state tournaments, the all-state teams and the choices for Mr. Basketball. Segment 2 focuses on the Iowa and Iowa State women's basketball teams, and the finish if off by talking about the problems facing the Hawkeye and Cyclone men's teams. Approximate run time of 75 minutes.
More Dolphin Drama
February 25, 2019 18:05 - 1 hour - 79 MBIn the 75th episode of the award-winning 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede look back at the Iowa state wrestling tournament, and look ahead to the girls and boys state basketball tournaments. In the final segment, the latest Gary Dolphin controversy at the University of Iowa is discussed.
2019 State Wrestling Preview
February 11, 2019 09:16 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIn the 74th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the 2019 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. The new seeding process - good, bad, somewhere in between? They also break down all of the brackets for area wrestlers, and discuss the state duals and the team races in the traditional state tournament. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 32 minutes.
A Lot About A Lot
January 07, 2019 09:09 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn the 73rd episode and the first of 2019, the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast returns with plenty of topics. Troy Banning and Ross Thede talk about the Iowa and Iowa State bowl games, the Iowa and Iowa State basketball teams, Steve Alford, the national championship football game, the NFL playoffs, New Jersey high school wrestler Andrew Johnson and congratulate South Hamilton's Conner Hill on reaching 1,000 career points on the basketball court. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 33 minutes.
The Best Of 2018
December 17, 2018 09:31 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn the 72nd installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede talk area winter sports, the Hy-Vee Big 4 Classic, and end with their best of 2018 - stories, movies, etc. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 22 minutes.
Iowa, ISU Going Bowling
December 03, 2018 19:42 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn the 71st episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede hit on an number of college topics - Iowa and Iowa State's bowl invitations, Noah Fant's decision to skip Iowa's bowl game and head to the NFL, the suspension of Iowa radio broadcaster Gary Dolphin and the Cy-Hawk wrestling dual. They also touch on the first week of the prep basketball season.
It's Playoff Football Time
October 22, 2018 07:53 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn the 70th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede discuss the upcoming Iowa high school state football playoffs, as well as dissect the current structure in place for choosing the playoff teams. In the second segment, they preview the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. Finally, the World Series is put under microscope. And is the defensive shift good or bad for baseball? Run time is approximately 75 minutes.
The Ryder Cup - What Happened?
October 01, 2018 08:03 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn episode No. 69 of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede cover the 2018 Ryder Cup aftermath and just what happened to the U.S. Team in its loss to Europe. Segment two focuses on prep football in the Daily Freeman-Journal and Times Republican coverage areas. Segment three is deep dive into the MLB playoffs, and quick hits on the NFL and the NBA. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Cy-Hawk: After The Game
September 10, 2018 08:18 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn the 68th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede delve into the Cy-Hawk football game. They give you their version of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for both Iowa and Iowa State following the Hawkeyes' 13-3 win on Saturday. In the third segment, Ross's TV snobbery is put under the microscope. Run time is approximately 70 minutes.
Let's Talk Football
August 27, 2018 07:37 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIn the 67th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede are back after a 2 1/2-month hiatus to talk football. The preps, including Webster City and South Hamilton, are up first. In the second segment, the Iowa and Iowa State schedules are dissected as they come up with their final records for both teams. In segment No. 3, the controversy at Ohio State is put on trial. All of that and more in a nearly 90-minute podcast.
We're Back - Finally
June 04, 2018 07:42 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn the 66th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede return after a nearly two-month break to catch you up on sports. Area summer sports, the NBA Finals, college basketball, golf and more are covered.
Introducing JT
April 16, 2018 13:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn the 65th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede are joined by special guest Jeremy Thede, or just JT. He helps carry the conversation through Drake’s new basketball coaching hire, villains in sports and an early look at the MLB season.
It Really Is Madness
March 19, 2018 13:58 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn the 64th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede dissect the first weekend of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the carnage that occurred. They switch to college wrestling and Iowa’s Spencer Lee in the second segment. The women’s NCAA basketball tourney and a new baseball rule occupy the third and final segment.
Hoops, Hoops and more Hoops
March 05, 2018 14:11 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede touch on all things basketball. They revisit the girls’ state basketball tournament that was held last week, preview the boys’ state tourney set for this week, and look at what is going on with Iowa and Iowa State.
Winter Is Winding Down
February 19, 2018 17:18 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn the 62nd installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede recap the state wrestling tournament before diving in to girls and boys basketball.
2018 State Wrestling Preview
February 12, 2018 17:55 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBIt’s that time again - hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede celebrate the three-year anniversary of the podcast by going back to where it began with a preview of this week’s state wrestling tournament. They cover the state duals and look at many of the brackets in the traditional state tourney.
We Love Twitter And We Hate Twitter
January 22, 2018 14:31 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBIn the 60th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede spend the first segment talking wrestling, including the North Central Conference tournament from this past weekend. In the second segment they dig into social media, particularly Twitter and their love-hate relationship with the platform.
Wrestling, Hoops in 2018
January 09, 2018 14:16 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIn the 59th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede spend two segments on the prep wrestling and girls and boys basketball teams in the Daily Freeman-Journal and Times Republican coverage areas. They also touch on Iowa basketball, LaVar Ball, college football and the NFL playoffs.
Teske vs. Thomsen
December 11, 2017 15:36 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn the 58th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede break down the wrestling match that everyone is talking about between Brody Teske of Fort Dodge and Alex Thomsen of Underwood. In Segment 2, they preview the Hy-Vee Classic that comes up this weekend and weigh in on Iowa, Iowa State and UNI. And in the final segment, it’s all about the bowls, the good and the bad ... but mostly the bad.
INA All-State: Help!
November 27, 2017 14:29 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede tackle the problems with the recent INA All-State football teams and offer up some suggestions on ways to improve the program. In segment No. 2, the wild weekend in college football is discussed, including Iowa’s win at Nebraska and Iowa State’s controversial loss at Kansas State.
A Fall Recap
November 08, 2017 22:52 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede look ahead to the state volleyball tournament and look back at the football and cross country seasons of area teams. Segment No. 2 focuses on the new voting policy for the INA all-state football teams, and they wrap it up by discussing Iowa’s surprising rout of Ohio State this past weekend.
Time For The Playoffs!
October 25, 2017 18:03 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn the 55th installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the state football playoffs with analysis on all of the area teams and their first round games. In the second segment, they look back at the 4A state golf tournament and ahead to this weekend’s state cross country meet. They end with chatter about ISU head football coach Matt Campbell and the World Series post Game 1.
Do You Know Your Sports Movie Trivia?
October 04, 2017 13:11 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn this installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede hit on all the favorite fall topics - prep football, prep golf, Iowa football and the MLB playoffs. In the final segment, we see how well Ross knows his sports movie trivia, and you can play along as well.
Fall Reaches Midpoint
September 18, 2017 13:07 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWith the fall prep football season at the halfway point, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede discuss what's transpired so far and what to expect going forward. In the segment second, they look back at the Cy-Hawk Showdown, and end discussing prep golf, volleyball and cross country.
2017 Prep Football Preview
August 21, 2017 13:02 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn the 51st episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede preview the upcoming 2017 Iowa prep football season. Area teams are covered, as are the six classes.
All About The Diamond
July 17, 2017 13:10 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn the 50th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede preview the state softball tournament, which gets underway today from Fort Dodge. They also delve into prep baseball as it finishes its run-up to state this week, and then Major League Baseball.
Cy-Hawk Rivalry Spring Edition
April 17, 2017 13:05 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede talk plenty of Iowa and Iowa State athletics. In segment one, Iowa State's wrestling program is the subject, as the hiring of the new staff is dissected. Segment No. 2 is all about Iowa football and its perceived weak schedule. What can the Hawkeyes do to bolster their national profile? Is keeping Iowa State on the schedule a good move? And in segment three, Michael McBride's upcoming UFC fight is discussed, as ar...
Say Hello To Mr. Basketball
March 15, 2017 14:11 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn the 47th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede put the finishing touches on the prep boys' basketball season and talk about new Mr. Basketball, Gladbrook-Reinbeck senior Joe Smoldt, as well as the rest of the INA all-state teams. Next up is a look at the men's NCAA Tournament bracket - how does Iowa State's road look? What teams do they think will reach the Final Four? And, finally, a conversation on Iowa's season and appearance in the NIT, as well as a qu...
Hawks are headed to state!
February 27, 2017 15:22 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIn this episode of the 3 Up 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede dissect the Class 2A Substate 6 boys' basketball game between South Hamilton and East Marshall. South Hamilton prevailed in a nail-biter, 53-51, to move on to the state tournament for the second time in four years. In the second segment, we go back a week to the state wrestling tournament for a recap. And in segment No. 3, the Marshalltown boys' bowling team takes second at state and a look ahead to the girls' stat...
More Media Talk
January 30, 2017 14:28 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBOn this episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede continue to discuss the new media policies that have been put into place by the IHSAA for the upcoming state wrestling tournament. What has changed or what new information has come out since the guidelines were first brought to the public two weeks ago? Listen here to find out. And in the second and final segment, the future of Iowa State wrestling is discussed, as are the basketball seasons for ISU and Iowa.
Winter is Heating Up
January 16, 2017 19:39 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIn the 43rd installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede have got the winter prep sports blanketed. The first segment gets you caught up on the wrestling scene and basketball is discussed in the second segment. For the third segment, Banning and Thede talk about new media restrictions for boys' prep state tournaments that concern them and just may concern you, too, if you were made aware of them.
2016 - The Year In Review
December 20, 2016 15:32 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn this final 3 Up 3 Down podcast of 2016, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede discuss the year that was. They count down the top five stories in each both their coverage areas at the Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal and the Marshalltown Times Republican. Hopefully you'll enjoy this walk down memory lane.
State Championship Football Preview
November 15, 2016 16:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this special installment of the 3 Up, 3 Down Podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the Iowa high school state football championship games with interviews with two of the coaches that will be involved. In the first segment, Gladbrook-Reinbeck head coach John Olson stops by to talk about his team's chances of winning a second straight Class A title. Three-time state championship football coach Bob Howard joins the podcast of the second segment to talk about his Webste...
On To The Dome
November 07, 2016 15:38 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIn episode No. 40 of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the state football semifinals that are scheduled for later this week in the UNI-Dome. Webster City's 3A semifinal against Glenwood and Gladbrook-Reinbeck's Class A semifinal against St. Ansgar are extensively covered. The other four football classes, as well as the state volleyball tournament take center stage in the second segment. The Chicago Cubs World Series title, and the Iowa State and Io...
Football State Playoffs Preview
October 24, 2016 15:04 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIn this special episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede get you ready for the 2016 prep football state playoffs. All 6 classes are covered, from 4A down to 8-man. Who are the favorites to reach the Dome? Where are the potential upsets? Who isn't in that should be? They give their opinions on all of those questions and more.
Fall Leaves
October 17, 2016 15:02 - 58 minutes - 54.8 MBIn the 38th episode of the 3 Up, 3 Down podcast, hosts Troy Banning and Ross Thede dig into the prep football scene as it stands prior to the final week of the regular season. Which teams are in the playoffs? What do teams not already in need to do to qualify? They have the answers. The MLB playoffs and the behavior of fans, as well as a look at the Iowa football team's match-up with Wisconsin are also talked about in detail.