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Cyclone Fanatic Podcast Network

Cyclone Fanatic Podcast Network

Chris Williams

News, Sports, Sports News

4.7 • 874 Ratings

Overview

Up to date and in-depth analysis, interviews and conversations from all of your favorite reporters and personalities at CycloneFanatic.com, the internet's largest Iowa State Cyclones fan site.

2115 Episodes

DAILY CLONE: The Cure for Slow Starts, Preparing to Play Desperate

On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports after Iowa State's Men's Basketball Availability ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati to diagnose potential cures for the recent trend of slow starts. Hear what T.J. Otzelberger had to say about what teams are doing to Iowa State and how the Cyclones can counter on both sides of the ball. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

The Beat Reporters: Kansas Reactions, MBB fixes, WBB’s plummet

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens sit down to react to Iowa State’s first loss of the season, talk about potential changes going forward, and make sense of Bill Fennelly’s four-game losing streak. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

CF Postgame: Iowa State loses to Colorado, 68-62

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 10 Iowa State’s fourth-straight loss, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Debunking the midseason fade misconception, addressing the slow starts

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a stance on the topic of Iowa State's midseason fades. Are they are a real thing or not? Then Brend addresses the recent slow starts and potential solutions. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Williams & Blum: Iowa State loses ugly at Kansas, portal season coming to a close

Chris Williams and Jake Brend dive into Tuesday night's disaster at Allen Fieldhouse. Was it a fluke? Portal season is coming to a close over the next few days. Looking around the Big 12 and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 2 Iowa State thumped at Kansas

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 2 Iowa State's first loss of the season, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Kansas Preview, Handling the Phog, Preparing for Peterson

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down No. 2 Iowa State's matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks. Hear what T.J. Otzelberger, Tamin Lipsey and Killyan Toure have to say about handing the atmosphere at Phog Allen Fieldhouse and preparing for a matchup with Darryn Peterson. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Let Him Cook: Cyclones Still Undefeated and Take on Kansas in Big Road Test

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s 2-0 week and look ahead to their matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks. The boys also take a look around College Basketball and why there is so much parody in the sport today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Slow Starts, Halftime Adjustments and Foul Trouble

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Ames following Iowa State Men's Basketball's availability ahead of their game at Kansas. Brend reports on the the recent slow starts, how they overcome them with halftime adjustments and the plan to address recent foul trouble. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Williams & Blum: Massive week looms for men’s hoops; How good can football be?

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State men’s basketball’s 16-0 start. The Cyclones are about to be the No. 2 team in the country, traveling to play an unranked Kansas squad that will be desperate. The women lose Addy Brown for a substantial amount of time. What does that mean? Finally, with a seemingly great start to portal season, how good can the Cyclones be in 2026? We cover it all, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 11 Iowa Stats falls to West Virginia

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 11 Iowa State's third-straight loss, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State handles Oklahoma State

Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 3 Iowa State's victory over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Friday Portal Update, Tamin Chasing Monte, Oklahoma State Preview

On Friday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend provides a transfer portal update as Jimmy Rogers and his staff hit 37 commits on Friday afternoon. Brend also finds the parallel between Tamin Lipsey and his childhood idol Monte Morris. Plus, T.J. Otzelberger previews Oklahoma State and talks about the 1986 team coming back to Hilton Coliseum. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

The Beat Reporters: Baylor recap, trouble for WBB, transfer portal evaluations

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens recap Iowa State’s gritty win over Baylor, highlighting the full-circle growth of Tamin Lipsey. Then the three express their concern for Bill Fennelly’s squad and the tough road ahead before evaluating Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 transfer portal class. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State beats Baylor in rock fight

Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to No. 3 Iowa State's road win against Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 11 Iowa State stunned at Cincinnati

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 11 Iowa State's loss to Cincinnati, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Interview with Braden Awls and a Wednesday portal update

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend is joined by Toledo transfer safety Braden Awls to discuss his commitment to Iowa State, following Ross Watson, his expectations and more. Plus, Brend gives a Wednesday portal update. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Williams & Blum: Portal madness, Big 12 hoops, and more

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to all the portal action before diving into Cyclone hoops and more around the Big 12. Getting into the issues of college sports. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Tuesday portal update, building inside out, Baylor MBB preview

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend gives a portal update on everything that happened before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Chris Williams shares his thoughts on Jimmy Rogers' strategy of building his team from the inside out. T.J. Otzelberger previews No. 3 Iowa State's matchup with the Baylor Bears.Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Let Him Cook: Iowa State's Win over WVU and Looking at Opening Weekend in Big 12

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win over West Virginia and look ahead to their game against Baylor. The boys also took a look around the Big 12 in the opening weekend of conference play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Meet Monday's portal commits, new special teams staff, Batemon finding confidence

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps the crazy Monday afternoon in the transfer portal, Jimmy Rogers has his special teams staff and Jamarion Batemon's confidence is rising at the right time. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Williams & Blum: The QB room is set, putting Milan's season into perspective

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's now complete quarterback room for the 2026 football season. There are a ton of moving parts in the portal, and we attempt to connect them for you as much as possible. Iowa State basketball travels to Baylor on Wednesday night for its second true road test of the season. All this and more, presented by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State takes care of West Virginia in Big 12 opener

Chris Williams reacts to No. 3 Iowa State beating West Virginia in its Big 12 opener, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2026

DAILY CLONE: Big 12 reputation takes hit, Rogers finalizes offensive staff, WVU preview

On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains the damage Texas Tech's Orange Bowl loss did for the future of the Big 12, Jimmy Rogers finalizes his offensive staff and Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 opener against West Virginia. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

The Beat Reporters: Audi's path to NPOY, latest from the portal, and hoops draft

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray dive into the latest portal news and all the superlatives for Iowa State departures. What has to happen for Audi Crooks to win NPOY? Drafting the best Big 12 basketball teams and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State throttles Houston

Lea Nelson and Jake Brend react to No. 10 Iowa State's 80-62 victory against Houston, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Williams & Blum: Portal news, Otz's student-athletes, and conference hoops

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss all the portal action for Iowa State and what to expect from the Cyclones as we head into 2026. Otzelberger makes a statement about his student-athletes. Looking ahead to conference hoops and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: 10 New Year's Resolutions for Iowa State in 2026

On the final Daily Clone of 2025, Jake Brend shares 10 New Year's Resolutions for Iowa State Athletics in 2026. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: ISU MBB sets GPA record, future Cyclones face off, Jimmy Rogers finalizes support staff

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger starts his postgame press conference with a five minute statement about his team's performance in the classroom and what their GPA record means to the program, future Cyclones square off in a big time high school game and Jimmy Rogers finalizes his support staff. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Full Wayzata vs West Allis Central highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EWwQFjGqr4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Let Him Cook: Look Ahead to the Big 12 Season, Tiers Lists, and Big 12 POTY Rankings

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s 89-61 win over Houston Christian. The boys also talk about their Big 12 tier rankings and Big 12 POTY candidates going into conference play. All of that and more on Let Him Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: Transfer Portal Update, Primetime Purdy, Otz on Depth, Scott Drew Drama

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend updates the current state of the transfer portal and how Iowa State's roster could look in a month. Plus, Brend breaks down Brock Purdy's performance on Sunday Night Football, shares what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's depth and discusses why Baylor's Scott Drew's is in the national spotlight. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Williams & Blum: The roster rebuild starts now

Chris Williams is joined by Jake Brend and Jackson Pence today to discuss Iowa State football's rebuild after the transfer exodus after the last week. Our guys dig into a massive haul of freshmen who will be entering the program. What will the quarterback situation look like for Jimmy Rogers in year one? Plus, the Big 12 has gotten significantly weaker in the month of December. What that means for the Cyclones and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

InCYde Zone: Recapping everything that has happened with Cyclone Football

Jacqueline Cordova takes Jirehl Brock, Colin Newell, and Jake Remsburg through all the ups and downs of the last month of Cyclone Football. Where to now? Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: Jon Heacock Retires, Discussing his Legacy with Tyson Veidt

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares the news of Jon Heacock retiring after 43 years of coaching. Brend speaks with former linebackers coach and current Cincinnati defensive coordinator Tyson Veidt about Heacock's legacy, the invention of the 3-3-5 defense and more. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: Moberly staying home, Milan's key to success, Kenzie Hare's moment

On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, quarterback Connor Moberly announces that he's staying in Ames, Tyler Roehl is officially named offensive coordinator, Milan Momcilovic shares the key to his rise to the best three-point shooter in America and Kenzie Hare gets her moment. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Williams & Blum: The transition sucks, but better times are ahead

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State football's current situations with players exiting the program following Matt Campbell's departure to Penn State. The pair look ahead to better times ahead, and explain why Rocco Becht moving on might not be the worst thing for both parties. In our Big 12 segment, Williams & Blum discuss the importance of Texas Tech's upcoming College Football Playoff game and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2025

CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State defeats Kansas at the buzzer

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's last-second victory over Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2025

Rocco Becht hits the portal: Cyclone therapy with CW

Rocco Becht has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal for the 2026 season. Cyclone Fanatic publisher Chris Williams has immediate reaction here in a "therapy" session for fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: New WR coach, ISU managing target on their back, KU WBB preview

On Friday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Jimmy Rogers reportedly has his new wide receivers coach, T.J. Otzelberger and Tamin Lipsey talk about what they learned about playing the 2024-25 season with a target on their back and Bill Fennelly previews his team's Big 12 opener against Kansas. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

The Beat Reporters: Key player retentions for Rogers, path to AP No. 1, and Cyclone wish list

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray dive into who some key players are that Iowa State Football should try to keep out of the portal. Who is the top priority? Discussing a potential path to ISU Hoops being No. 1. Going through wish lists and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: Why the cinderella story still matters, a rant with Jake Brend

On Wednesday's Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, Jake Brend addresses Fox analysts Joel Klatt's comments about wanting to get rid of the cinderella story. Brend rants why everyone deserves a seat at the table and why that's good for college athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Williams & Blum: Jimmy Rogers' staff, ISU MBB expectations, Big 12 basketball odds

Chris Williams and Jake Brend talk more about Jimmy Rogers staff as it fills out, what realistic expectations fans should have for Iowa State men's basketball and bounce around the Big 12 as league play draws near. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: ISU has new DC, Momcilovic finds consistency

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jesse Bobbit announces he will be Iowa State's new defensive coordinator, 247Sports reports that Chris Campbell will be joining ISU's strength staff and Jake Brend breaks down how Milan Momcilovic has found a new level of consistency. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: Blake Buchanan's non-stop impact and Addy Brown gets her flowers

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down the non-stop impact that Blake Buchanan adds to Iowa State and what makes Addy Brown the most underrated player in America. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Let Him Cook: CyHawk Recap and Sleepy win over EIU

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s comeback CyHawk victory. They also discussed the unsung hero of the team and a loaded slate of college basketball this past weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Williams & Blum: Cyclone State and Big 12 Title Aspirations for MBB & WBB

Jake Brend and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s sweep over Iowa in basketball, dive into what it will take to win a Big 12 Regular Season Title for both teams, guess the CFP point spreads, and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

DAILY CLONE: Killyan Island, Cyclone State, Jimmy F'ing Rogers and Rocco's Surgery

On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down Killyan Toure's lockdown performance against preseason All-American Bennett Stirtz and what Georges Niang had to say about the frenchman. Plus, Jimmy Rogers wins over the fans and Brend has a Rocco Becht injury update. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwestern Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

The Beat Reporters: Cyclone State secured, Jimmy Says, and craziest week in history

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to the most eventful week in Iowa State history. Basketball sweeps Iowa, Jimmy Rogers makes his first impression on the fans, and everything from the Matt Campbell departure. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State escapes Iowa

Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State's second-half comeback victory over Iowa, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State hangs on to beat No. 11 Iowa

Lea Nelson and Jackson Pence react to No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

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