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Cyclone Fanatic
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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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State
Ahead of Saturday's game, Jake Brend provides his three keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Full Oklahoma State Preview with Ben Hutchens
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence are joined by former Iowa State beat reporter and current Oklahoma State reporter Ben Hutchens to break down Saturday’s…
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How does Iowa State turn the season around? | The Night Cap
Dylan, Matthias, and Levi talk about meat while ignoring the Arizona game, but then dive straight into this weekend's game against Oklahoma State. Learn more…
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DAILY CLONE: Does Wazzu vs North Texas in 2025 Mean Anything?
Jimmy Rogers and Eric Morris faced off last year and it was ugly. North Texas beat Washington State 59-10.How much weight does that result hold, if any? Even…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: Iowa State Wrestling’s New Era! Roster Questions, Fan Experience and More
Iowa State wrestling is back, and the Brent Metcalf era officially begins this weekend! Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser return for a new season of Reaction…
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Williams & Blum: What will it take for Iowa State to hang with Oklahoma State?
Jake Brend and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's matchup with Oklahoma State. What can the Cyclone offense do to bounce back? How can the defense slow down…
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Let Him Cook: Iowa State Basketball’s Ceiling, Big 12 Picks and Season Predictions
Tamin Lipsey is back at Iowa State, and college basketball season is finally here! Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson return for Season 4 of Let Him Cook on Cyclone…
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DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers is Sticking with Jaylen Raynor
Jaylen Raynor is starting at quarterback on Saturday against Oklahoma State. Jimmy Rogers explains the decision and Jake Brend shares his perspective on the…
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DAILY CLONE: Does Jimmy Rogers Deserve a Mulligan?
As Iowa State's losses continue to mount, how much grace does Jimmy Rogers get in year one? Jake Brend shares his opinion on the Daily Clone. Presented by…
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Williams & Blum: What's the fix for Cyclone Football? Plus, Northwestern Takeaways
Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Jake Brend breakdown Iowa State's blowout loss to Arizona. What potential solutions are out for there Iowa State? What do the…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Where Do the Real Problems Lie for Iowa State? Reacting to Arizona Blowout
Iowa State football gets blown out at Arizona, and the former Cyclones on InCYde Zone break down what went wrong and what needs to change. Jacqueline Cordova…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls flat against No. 25 Arizona
The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's blowout loss to No. 25 Arizona, courtesy of AgriGold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State vs. No. 25 Arizona Preview, Can the Cyclones Bounce Back?
Jake Brend and Jackson Pence preview Iowa State's road matchup with No. 25 Arizona, breaking down the Cyclones' offensive struggles, the Wildcats' dangerous…
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DAILY CLONE: Brend's Three Keys to Iowa State at Arizona
Get prepped for Iowa State @ Arizona with Jake Brend's three keys to the game on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Arizona Preview, Exhibition Overreactions, Benko Impressions
Rob Gray, Jackson Pence and Jake Brend preview Iowa State’s road game against Arizona. What do the Cyclones need to do to pull off the upset? Then the fellas…
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Mid-season report cards, remaining schedule predictions and Arizona Preview | The Night Cap
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias go position by position and give out their midseason grades for each. They also review the remaining schedule and what may happen for…
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DAILY CLONE: What's the Disconnect on Raynor Opinions?
Jaylen Raynor's play at quarterback is one of the constant talking points around Iowa State football. Jimmy Rogers said the media worries about his play more…
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Arizona Preview | DOWN THE PIPE
Levi, Marchie, and Jordan preview Iowa State's matchup this weekend against Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: How Jared Benko can help Jimmy Rogers win
With new AD Jared Benko taking over, Jimmy Rogers shares how Benko can help Rogers win going forward.While he does that, he also sounds off on the current…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State at Arizona Preview, Benko Era Begins & Basketball Takeaways
Iowa State heads to Arizona looking to bounce back, the Jared Benko era begins in Ames, and Cyclone basketball gets its first preseason test. Chris Williams…
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DAILY CLONE: The Future of Iowa State Athletics is NOW
Jared Benko is aware of the challenges that face Iowa State and other Big 12 schools in the future, but he chooses to see those as an opportunity.Aligning with…
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Williams & Brend Recap Jared Benko's Introduction
Chris Willams and Jake Brend recap Jared Benko's introductory press conference.What were their biggest impressions? How does his leadership fit Iowa State?…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams and Blum: Big 12’s time is now and a new era at Iowa State
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze what BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame means for the Big 12 Conference. The Jared Benko era begins in Ames on Monday. Who…
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DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State Go 10 Deep?
Jake Brend lays out why he thinks Iowa State can go 10 deep in the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: How deep can MBB be? + WBB Impressions, Midseason Football Eval
Rob Gray, Jackson Pence, and Jake Brend break down what they learned from both men’s and women’s basketball media days. How deep of a rotation can T.J…
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DAILY CLONE: WBB Media Day Takeaways
Following the final media day of Bill Fennelly's career in Ames, he shares why he wants this last season to be about the players.What do we know about…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State Basketball Preview, Tamin Lipsey & Big 12 Football Picks
Iowa State basketball season is almost here! Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend get ready for the Cyclones’ upcoming season, break down key storylines…
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DAILY CLONE: Fennelly's Legacy, What will be ISU MBB's Offensive Identity?
As Bill Fennelly begins his 32nd and final year as Iowa State's head coach, Jake Brend shares how important his legacy is.Plus, what will T.J. Otzelberger's…
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DAILY CLONE: Media Day Takeaways with Jake Brend
Jake Brend shares his biggest takeaways from men's basketball media days. Regardless of Tamin Lipsey's status, how vital can he be? What will the offense look…
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2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Basketball season is back! Iowa State kicks off the 2026-27 season with media day. CF's Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with returners Tamin Lipsey, Blake…
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T.J. Otzelberger Media Day Press Conference
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger starts his sixth year at the helm with a media day press conference to discuss Tamin Lipsey's return to Cyclone…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Iowa State’s BYU Loss Exposes Major Problems, Can a Bye Fix It?
Iowa State football has plenty to fix after its loss to BYU. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock break down what went wrong for the Cyclones…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Assessing the Cyclones heading into the bye week
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s Friday night loss to BYU from a big-picture standpoint. The Big 12 is stronger this year than it has been in…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 8 BYU
The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 8 BYU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF Pregame: Iowa State Can SHOCK BYU?
Can Iowa State pull off the upset at No. 8 BYU? Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview the Cyclones’ massive Friday night road test in Provo and explain why…
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State @ BYU
What does Iowa State have to do to pull off a win in Provo?Jake Brend lays out his keys to the game for Iowa State at BYU. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn…
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Flora Running Wild, BYU Preview and More | The Night Cap
The guys talk about the WVU game, look quickly at BYU, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Haliburton Homecoming at Hilton
Tyrese Haliburton is making his long-awaited to return to the NBA court following his achilles injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals. He's excited to play…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: An opportunity against BYU, the NBA at Hilton
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence dive deep into Iowa State’s game against BYU. What parts of the matchup give the Cyclones a chance to make a statement?…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Can Iowa State Beat No. 8 BYU? The Path to a Cyclone Upset
Can Iowa State beat No. 8 BYU in Provo? Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the Cyclones’ path to an upset, the injuries facing BYU, Bear Bachmeier’s…
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DAILY CLONE: How can Iowa State slow down Bear Bachmeier?
After 53 missed tackles against Utah and West Virginia, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit diagnose where the problems are coming from.Jake Brend explains the…
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DAILY CLONE: What did Brend Learn This Weekend?
There was a lot learned about Iowa State and the Big 12 on Saturday, Jake Brend gives his five biggest takeaways from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat &…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Aiden Flora Is a STAR! Can the Cyclones Shock BYU?
Aiden Flora has officially arrived. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Offensive outburst for the Cyclones on homecoming; date with BYU is next
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. The Cyclones snapped out of their recent offensive funk to blow up the…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State beats West Virginia
Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Iowa State vs West Virginia FULL Preview, 3 Keys to the Game, Big 12 Week 5 Preview
Jake Brend previews Iowa State's massive Saturday showdown against West Virginia with his three keys to the game, a final score prediction and his week five…
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CF PREGAME: HUGE Game for the Cyclones against West Virginia
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State vs. West Virginia, breaking down the Big 12 implications, Aiden Flora, the defensive bounce-back, and the…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Huge QB Test, Hutchens Returns & Tamin Lipsey Is BACK?!
The Beat Reporters are back with a special reunion as Ben Hutchens returns to join Jake Brend and Rob Gray for a deep dive into Iowa State football, West…
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The Night Cap: Utah Fallout, WVU Preview and More
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Jamie Pollard Update
Jamie Pollard announced on the 'Cyclones Coaches Corner' show that this is his last week in the office as athletics director. Jake Brend shares what that means…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Is West Virginia a Good Matchup for Iowa State?
Iowa State vs. West Virginia is here, and Chris Williams and Jake Brend break down the biggest matchup of the weekend for the Cyclones. The guys dive deep into…
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DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State slow down West Virginia's ELITE rushing attack?
As Iowa State prepares to face one of the nation's best rushing attacks, what can they do to stop it?For Jimmy Rogers, it comes down to tackling. Jake Brend…
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Tamin Lipsey is BACK?! Plus, do expectations change after Saturday's game? DAILY CLONE
Tamin Lipsey is back on Iowa State's official roster. What does it mean for Iowa State basketball?Plus, Jake Brend shares where his football expectations are…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: What is Iowa State's Identity?
What did Iowa State’s loss to No. 15 Utah REALLY tell us about the Cyclones? Jacqueline Cordova, former Iowa State offensive lineman Jake Remsburg, and former…
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Williams & Blum: What to take from Iowa State’s uneven performance against Utah
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze a game that was the tale of two halves, in Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to Utah on Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium. How do the…
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CF POSTGAME: Cyclones Come Up Short Against No. 15 Utah
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 15 Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Opens Big 12 Play Against No. 15 Utah
Jake Brend and Chris Williams take one last look at Iowa State-Utah ahead of Saturday's matchup at Jack Trice Stadium. Can the Cyclones play spoiler? The guys…
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DAILY CLONE: Utah Game PREDICTION & Tamin Lipsey Status
An update on the Tamin Lipsey situation and a Utah game prediction with Jake Brend. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Tamin Lipsey CAN Come Back?! Iowa State vs. Utah Preview
Tamin Lipsey is eligible (for now). The Beat Reporters break down the latest on Lipsey’s NCAA eligibility case and what his potential return could mean for…
Cyclone FanaticTHE NIGHT CAP: Utah Preview, Tamin Lipsey Injunction
Matthias and Levi quickly recap the Bowling Green game and then move on to talk some Utah football, Jaylen Raynor, and Tamin Lipsey. Learn more about your ad…