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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.
Episodes
- Cyclone Fanatic
Let Him Cook: Lipsey/Jefferson duo, recruiting, and Feast Week Preview
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger Talks 10 Man Rotation, Addy Brown's Triple-Double, Purdy's Return
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…
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Fanatic Book Series: CW's Favorite Chapters, The 2013 BYU Game, Invention of 3-3-5 Defense
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Bad week for the Big 12, Kansas talk & Vegas look ahead
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…
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Fanatic Book Series: How 'Fanatic' came together, CW's untold Omaha story, Rob Gray's impact
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…
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Reaction Time: Cyclone Invitational recap, Euton on the rise, and more
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State's showing at the Cyclone Invitational, where they crowned eight champions. Connor Euton starts the season…
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DAILY CLONE: T.J. Signs Another Top-20 Class, Freshmen Winning for ISU, Audi's Record Night
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…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week 12 picks for the 2025 season
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their Week 12 picks, courtesy of Wild Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Tamin taking control, new ISU President, and bowl projections
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…
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DAILY CLONE: New President, Bowl Projections, Rocky Elam Back
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: New ISU President, hoops rolling, and more mailbag questions
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…
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Let Him Cook: Tamin takeover, new guys step up, and domination in Sioux Falls
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…
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DAILY CLONE: A Buchanan breakout, Lipsey talks freshmen, Chris Jans on Iowa State
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend dives into Blake Buchanan's breakout performance against Mississippi State, Tamin Lipsey shares what impresses him about…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 16 Iowa State takes care of business against Mississippi State
Chris Williams reacts to No. 16 Iowa State's 96-80 win over Mississippi State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Back in the win column, Flora's moment, Brahmer's toughness, Mississippi State preview
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…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Back in the win column, running back room carries the load, and defense dominates
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: A Cyclone stunner
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…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State snaps skid against TCU
Jake Brend and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over TCU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reaction Time: Previewing a highly-anticipated 2025-26 campaign for Iowa State Wrestling
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser are BACK to talk all things Iowa State Wrestling. What are the expectations? Looking at all the preseason hype, potential…
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State faces road test at TCU
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's road matchup against TCU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Losing with the right people, Audi's big night, Brend's game pick
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jon Heacock explains how Iowa State is coming to work after losing and Chase Sowell says the differences between Ames and his…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week 11 Picks Across the 2025 Season
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks for Week 11, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: The Tamin Lipsey Effect, Football looks to snap streak, and Fennelly's fast pace
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens discuss all things Cyclone Football ahead of their matchup with TCU. Do they have a chance? Tamin Lipsey looks as good…
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DAILY CLONE: Campbell on subbing, why Nate Heise is the defensive captain and "sixth starter"
On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell explains why he is team is subbing so much and why he thinks it's not hurting the team's rhythm. T.J…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclone Hoops underway, TCU football preview
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the first games for both the Iowa State men and women before previewing football's trip to TCU. Looking around the Big…
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Let Him Cook: College Hoops are BACK! Year of the freshman and more
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's season-opening victory as Tamin Lipsey made his season debut and Milan Momcilovic caught fire. Looking around…
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DAILY CLONE: Relieving Brahmer new, Jim Bonifas' leadership
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell provides an update on Ben Brahmer following his scary injury on Saturday and tells us about his interactions on…
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DAILY CLONE: What's wrong with Cyclone Football? Is it fixable? A monologue with Jake Brend
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend monologues on the current state of Iowa State football and what has caused the four game losing streak, how Matt Campbell…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Skid continues, what's wrong with the Cyclones?
Jacqueline Cordova takes Colin Newell, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock through their thoughts amidst the 4-game losing streak for the Cyclones. What happened…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Down hard
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss the big stories surrounding Iowa State football following Saturday’s loss to Arizona State. Should Iowa State consider a…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls short against Arizona State
Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's loss to Arizona State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State eyes to bounce back against a depleted Arizona State team
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's matchup against Arizona State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Tamin Lipsey injury update, preparing for Jeff Sims, Brend's game pick
On Thursday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger provides an injury update for Tamin Lipsey, Matt Campbell talks about preparing for backup quarterback Jeff Sims…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week 10 Picks for the 2025 Season
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks across Week 10 of the 2025 college football season, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Iowa State and black uniforms, bounce-back spot, and preseason hoops
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray discuss what Iowa State needs to do to snap its losing streak. What's the deal with the black uniforms? Preseason hoops…
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DAILY CLONE: Faith in Rocco, WBB Cruises, Get to Know Rocky Elam
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell and Taylor Mouser share why they still have faith in Rocco Becht, Campbell shares why he's proud of his kickoff team…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Leavitt-less Arizona State preview, looking at the Big 12 slate, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss TNT bringing their production to Ames before previewing Iowa State's matchup against Arizona State. What does it look…
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Let Him Cook: Newcomers, Non-Con Preview, and Big 12 Superlatives
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are BACK to talk all things Cyclone and Big 12 hoops. Who are the new faces at Iowa State? Otz is breaking the cupcake schedule…
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DAILY CLONE: Adjusting goals, scars = superpower, wrestling media day
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Taylor Mouser talks about how Iowa State's goals are adjusted amidst a three game losing streak, Matt Campbell shares…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Cyclones not clicking, 12-Team CFP, Black Uniforms, and Mailbag Q's
Jacqueline Cordova briefly takes Colin Newell, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock through Iowa State's loss to BYU before diving into the mailbag to discuss…
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DAILY CLONE: Soul Searching Time, Dominick Nelson Impresses, Big Day for Cyclones in the NFL
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares why Iowa State's loss to BYU is even more frustrating two days later and how Matt Campbell plans to get his team off…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: The most frustrating team since?
Chris Williams & Brent Blum dissect all of the mistakes that cost Iowa State in Saturday’s home loss to BYU. Plus, men’s basketball played a home exhibition…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 11 BYU
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 11 BYU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State looks to get back on track against No. 11 BYU
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's home matchup against BYU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Slowing down Bachmeier, why Rocco was pressing, Brend's game pick
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell and Jon Heacock share why BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier is so tough and how to prepare for his power running style…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Latest on injuries and the effects, Rocco's connection, and Big 12 Hoops Media Day
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray discuss Iowa State's injury report ahead of its matchup against BYU. Can the Cyclones stop the run? Rocco's connection…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: 2025 Week 9 Picks Across College Football
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make the Week 9 picks across college football! Courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Media Day, Keeping Tamin Healthy, Milan Modeling Curry, Jefferson Adjusting
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Big 12 Media Day in Kansas City with an update on Tamin Lipsey's injury and how T.J. Otzelberger plans to…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: BYU Preview, Mangino Memories, and Mailbag Q's
Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview Iowa State's matchup against No. 11 BYU. Can the Cyclones stop BYU? Trips down memory lane before diving into the Big 12…
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DAILY CLONE: Injury Update, Issues Addressed Over Bye and Iowa State's Adversity Response
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports on Iowa State's first media availability since right after Iowa State's loss to Colorado. Matt Campbell provides…
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DAILY CLONE: BYU Deep Dive, Killyan Toure's Debut, McDermott and Diante Garrett Reunite
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into 7-0 BYU and how big the spot is for a potential Iowa State bounce back. Then Brend looks back at…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Job openings everywhere, showdown with BYU & hoops scrimmage thoughts
Chris Williams & Brent Blum react to all of the big news from college football coach firings this weekend and how it could impact Iowa State. Jake Brend stops…
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DAILY CLONE: WBB Media Day, Jada Williams is "different", Otz names starting lineup for Friday
Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend double dips into both basketball programs. Women's basketball held their annual media day ahead of the 2025-26 season…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week 8 Picks for the 2025 Season
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their Week 8 picks across college football! Presented by Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Resetting Football Expectations, Basketball TV Times, and More
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray discuss Iowa State's upcoming scrimmage against Creighton before looking at all the TV slots for the Cyclones. Rocco…
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DAILY CLONE: Get to know Jamarion Batemon, Killyan Toure, Dominick Nelson and Cade Kelderman
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into the new faces and new roles in the backcourt. Hear how Jamarion Batemon has impressed T.J…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State set to scrimmage Creighton, looking at the Big 12 slate, and mailbag questions
Chris Williams and Brent Blum kick off crossover season as Iowa State is set to take on Crighton in a scrimmage Friday night. Where should expectations be?…
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DAILY CLONE: Heise's confidence, Buchanan elevating the defense and playing in front of fans
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains how Nate Heise has stepped up in fall practices as a leader, Heise talks about his…
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DAILY CLONE: Cyclones soul searching, Milan & Jefferson two-man game, Curt Jones' big night
On Monday's edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend shows how Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht are responding to the loss by taking accountability. As the football…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Cyclones drop second straight, what now?
Jacqueline Cordova, Colin Newell, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock react to Iowa State's loss to Colorado. Where do the Cyclones go from here? Breaking down the…