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Cyclone Fanatic

1,470 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 652 ratings

The most in-depth Iowa State themed podcast on the Internet. Chris Williams and his cast of characters with cutting edge analysis of the Cyclones with featured interviews and more. A must-have for diehard fans of the Iowa State Cyclones.

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Episodes

Williams & Blum: The Larry Eustachy interview

November 21, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour

An interview that was years in the making ... a special treat for your holiday travel. Williams and Blum interview the legendary Larry Eustachy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It feat. Tim Fitzgerald: K-State preview and ISU hoops

November 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour

Grant Mahoney and Aiden Wyatt recap Iowa State's loss to Texas before welcoming Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat (247Sports) for all things Kansas State ahead of Farmageddon. Nate Schuster joins the show to deliver his thoughts on the Cyclone basketball team through their first few games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Analytics love the Clones

November 20, 2023 18:36 - 55 minutes

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to Hason Ward's injury, Terrence Lewis' revenge game in Ames, another blowout win, and the analytics love the Clones. They preview Iowa State's trip to Orlando over Thanksgiving, how Iowa State matches up with the rest of the field, a look around college basketball, and Thanksgiving MVPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Larry, loss to Texas & Hason Ward's injury

November 20, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour

The guys talk about the podcast they did last week with the legendary Larry Eustachy. Of course, in-depth on Iowa State's 26-16 loss to Texas. Looking ahead to the regular season finale at Kansas State while breaking down potential bowl destinations. Plus, Iowa State men's basketball is heading to Orlando for its first big test of the season. Hason Ward is out until January. The guys discuss what that means and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

POSTGAME with CW: Texas 26, Iowa State 16

November 19, 2023 04:36 - 12 minutes

Chris Williams gives his initial analysis on Iowa State's 26-16 loss to Texas on Saturday night in Jack Trice Stadium. (USA Today Photo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 12

November 16, 2023 20:14 - 20 minutes

Williams and Blum are joined by NFM's Tim Mullen to pick the top college football games of the upcoming weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week 12 picks across college football

November 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour

Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez break down the week 11 college football slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum Wednesday: Mega Texas preview

November 15, 2023 20:41 - 54 minutes

Iowa State and Texas is all anybody is talking about in central Iowa right now with the showdown coming on Saturday night in Jack Trice Stadium. The guys break down the matchup from every angle and more in this week's Wednesday pod, presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It feat. Eric Henry: Whooping BYU and talking Texas

November 15, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes

Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney take a look back at Iowa State's whooping of BYU, Nate Scheelhaase's big day, how the Cyclones dominated, and hidden yardage. Eric Henry of 247Sports joins the show to preview Texas, the attitude around the program, how the Longhorns have dealt with injuries, and a special teams update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Defeating Davidson and onto Wisconsin

November 15, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State wrestling's shutout win over Davidson, the Carr family's special moment, Cody Chittum's debut, lineup shuffles, and a preview of Iowa State's dual against Wisconsin in Humboldt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FART: Pure domination and Big 12 tiebreakers

November 14, 2023 16:46 - 1 hour

Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Collin Newell take you through Iowa State's blowout win over BYU, special teams, why Rocco Becht is so good, and Abu Sama's breakout. They look ahead to Iowa State-Texas, looking around the Big 12, conference championship tiebreakers, and Jimbo Fisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: What to make of three blowout games

November 14, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson take a look back at Iowa State's wins over Lindenwood and Idaho State, what to make out of three blowout games, Milan Momcilovic's early impact, the rest of the new guys, the art of the press, and a look around college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: Kickin' It with Chris "The Bear" Fallica

November 14, 2023 00:47 - 39 minutes

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome Chris "The Bear" Fallica on the show to go behind the scenes on why he's an Iowa State fan, how he knows so much about the college football world, Bears Bets, and some travel tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones stomp BYU, Texas looms & week one hoops review

November 13, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour

Williams & Blum are still amped up about Iowa State's 45-13 win over BYU late Saturday night. The victory sets up a showdown with No. 7 Texas. The guys also discuss Iowa State's first week of the college basketball season. The men are 3-0 and the women showed some real flashes of potential via a 1-1 start. Guessing next week's point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION POD with CW: Iowa State blows out BYU 45-13

November 12, 2023 07:02 - 11 minutes

Iowa State blows out BYU 45-13 to become bowl eligible. Chris Williams gives his initial thoughts following the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week 11 picks across college football

November 10, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes

Ted Flint and Jake Vos break down the week 11 college football slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 11

November 10, 2023 02:11 - 13 minutes

Williams & Blum are joined by NFM's Tim Mullen to give their picks of the week in college football, week 11.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: New rules and new faces

November 09, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser react to Iowa State's season-opening win against Cleveland State, who impressed, new rule changes, and Kevin Dresser's scheduling wizardry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum Wednesday: BYU preview, hoops talk too

November 08, 2023 21:10 - 49 minutes

Chris Williams & Brent Blum go in-depth on Iowa State's football matchup with BYU this weekend. The Cougars have struggled lately, but Provo is a brutal place to play. Will the Cyclones be up for the challenge? Plus, Iowa State won its men's and women's basketball openers on Monday. The guys give their opening thoughts on each team and look ahead to the rest of this week's games, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title IX - Episode 110: Hoops season and bad officiating

November 08, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes

Steph Copley and Alisa Woods are back to talk hoops, Iowa State football's loss to Kansas, and the officiating. Beth Goetz caught heat for firing Brian Ferentz, the Erin Matson story, and red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It feat. Jake Hatch: BYU preview and talking trash

November 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody break down Iowa State's loss to Kansas, special teams, and questionable officiating before welcoming Jake Hatch of 247Sports to talk all things BYU, position breakdowns, Kalani Sitake's run with the Cougars, and BYU's shift to the Big 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: New faces shine in Iowa State's season-opener

November 07, 2023 20:28 - 42 minutes

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's season-opening victory over Green Bay, Milan Momcilovic's arrival, the other new guys, rule changes, and crowd color themes at Hilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FART: Not a bad loss and new clock rules

November 07, 2023 16:54 - 44 minutes

Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell look back at Iowa State's loss to Kansas, why it wasn't a bad loss, and how good Kansas really is. They discuss the new clock rules, and a quick preview of BYU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: KU loss analysis & hoops opening week

November 06, 2023 00:33 - 1 hour

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze what went wrong in Iowa State's 28-21 loss to Kansas on Saturday night in Jack Trice Stadium. The guys preview opening week for Iowa State basketball, which will feature five combined games for the men and the women. Of course, we guess the point spreads for next week in college football and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION POD with CW: Inside ISU's loss to Kansas

November 05, 2023 02:48 - 14 minutes

Chris Williams has all sorts of thoughts and insight on Iowa State's 28-21 loss to Kansas on Saturday night. Enjoy courtesy of Karl Auto Group and Centurion Stone of Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 10

November 02, 2023 18:05 - 19 minutes

Williams & Blum are joined by Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart to give their picks for the top games in college football this upcoming weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week Ten picks across college football

November 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Ted Flint and Shawntez break down the Week Ten slate across college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum Wednesday: Reaction to future Big 12 football schedules, Kansas preview

November 01, 2023 19:38 - 52 minutes

Williams & Blum give their instant reactions to Iowa State's future football schedules that the Big 12 just released for the next four seasons. Plus, Iowa State and Kansas will go at it on Saturday in a game with massive Big 12 implications. The guys break it all down courtesy of our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It feat. Michael Swain: Winning imperfectly and Kansas deep dive

November 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody break down Iowa State's road win over Baylor, hidden yardage, and how the Cyclones won despite not being sharp. Michael Swain of 247Sports joins the show to dive into Kansas football and the upcoming game this weekend in Ames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FART: Kansas preview and fiery coaches

October 31, 2023 16:26 - 58 minutes

Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State's win over Baylor, the weapons Rocco uses on offense, and looking ahead to the Kansas matchup. The latest on Coach Prime, Dabo Swinney, looking around the Big 12, and Brock Purdy talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: The new guys and team superlatives

October 30, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson present the newest show of the Cyclone Fanatic Podcast Network, Let Him Cook. They introduce the team, what to look for in everyone, the new guys, and team superlatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Stage set for massive home game vs. Kansas, crossover season

October 29, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour

Williams & Blum are amped up after Iowa State's 30-18 win over Baylor this weekend. The guys go in-depth with their recap and look ahead to next weekend's homecoming bout vs. a surging Kansas squad. Crossover season officially begins this week with a women's basketball exhibition. The guys touch on men's hoops' scrimmages vs. Creighton and Northwestern. Guessing the Big 12 point spreads for next week and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

POSTGAME with CW: Iowa State 30, Baylor 18

October 28, 2023 23:29 - 9 minutes

Chris Williams gives his initial thoughts on Iowa State's 30-18 win over Baylor on Saturday night in Waco. The Cyclones improve to 5-3 and 4-1 in Big 12 play. Iowa State and Kansas are each part of a tie for first place in the league, and will do battle next week in Ames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 9

October 26, 2023 21:17 - 20 minutes

Join Chris Williams and Brent Blum for their college football picks of the week. Of course, Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart joins the fellas for complete analysis on week 9 of the college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week Nine picks across college football

October 26, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes

Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez are here to discuss the Week Nine slate of college football on this week's episode of Land Locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum Wednesday: Brock Purdy's popularity and Baylor preview

October 25, 2023 22:32 - 53 minutes

Williams & Blum go in-depth on Iowa State's upcoming road trip to Baylor. The Cyclones have a massive opportunity ahead of themselves but will face a Baylor team that has improved a lot over the last month. Key matchups and storylines are tackled here. Plus, Williams went to the Vikings/49ers game on Monday night and was blown away by the amount of Iowa State fans in attendance cheering on Brock Purdy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It: Breaking down an invalid fair catch and a road game in Waco

October 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody break down the invalid fair catch rule, Iowa State's trip to Waco, favorite games of their careers, and a mailbag of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FART: MNF recap and Baylor preview

October 24, 2023 20:43 - 48 minutes

Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell recap the Monday Night Football game in Minneapolis, Drake Bulldogs football, looking ahead to Baylor, the value of a young team, and rooting interests in the Big 12 this weekend. DISCLAIMER: Due to technical difficulties, the audio is a little lower quality than normal, but please enjoy the content anyway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title IX - Episode 109: Women in baseball and bye week shenanigans

October 24, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes

Steph Copley and Alisa Woods are back to recap Steph's trip on the Bourbon Trail, how they spent the bye week, the latest in Iowa State Volleyball, WNBA Finals recap, women in baseball, an update on celebrity relationships, Halloween costume ideas, and red flags of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Big 12 centric bye week talk, hoops scrimmage vs. Creighton

October 22, 2023 21:54 - 1 hour

Chris Williams and Brent Blum hop all over the place this week because of Iowa State's bye week. It was a wild week in the Big 12. The guys discuss if Texas and Oklahoma are closer to the rest of the league, or if these scares were a one-time deal. Iowa State basketball scrimmaged Creighton on Saturday. Blum guesses next weekend's points spreads and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 8

October 20, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart to give their college football picks for week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Looking at the 2023-24 Cyclones

October 19, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser sat down to discuss their biggest questions and storylines ahead of Iowa State Wrestling Media Days. Courtesy of Fareway Stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week Eight picks across college football

October 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez break down the week eight slate in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum Wednesday: Big 12 basketball, football projections the rest of the way

October 18, 2023 20:21 - 58 minutes

Williams & Blum take the bye week to dig deep into Big 12 basketball. What are solid expectations for the Cyclones in 23-24? Plus, discussing the rest of the league. The guys look ahead to the rest of the Big 12 football season. What's the most likely scenario for Iowa State? And a preview of this weekend's league schedule, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It: Talking hoops with Nate Schuster

October 18, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on former Iowa State basketball player Nate Schuster to introduce him to the Cyclone Fanatic Podcast Network, his thoughts on this year's basketball team, a roster breakdown, and everything you need to know about the Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FART: A tale of two seasons

October 17, 2023 15:36 - 51 minutes

Connor Ferguson, Jeff Woody, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State's win over Cincinnati, a tale of two seasons, how a young Iowa State team has found its way, and looking around the Big 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones are surging heading into bye week

October 16, 2023 01:32 - 55 minutes

The guys go in-depth on Iowa State's impressive 30-10 victory over Cincinnati this weekend. What stood out from the win? What stands out to the guys about Iowa State's season going forward? Williams & Blum take you into the bye week, guess next week's point spreads and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION POD with CW: Cyclone dominate, jump to 3-1 in Big 12 play

October 14, 2023 19:54 - 14 minutes

Iowa State dominates Cincinnati by a 30-10 final. The Cyclones move to 3-1 in Big 12 play and Chris Williams has all sorts of thoughts about it. Check it out in our postgame pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFM Picks with Williams & Blum: Week 7

October 12, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by NFM's Tim Mullen to pick and analyze the top six games of the college football weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week Seven in the Big Ten and Big 12

October 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Ted and Tez are headed to Cincinnati but before that, they get together with Vos to break down this week's Big Ten and Big 12 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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