12 SATURDAYS

12 SATURDAYS episodes:

• 12.07.2018

  Beat Nebraska = √ Head to Tampa = √

  Hawkeyes beat Nebraska (as is Tradition) and head down to Tampa for the Iowa Football Invitational, er…Outback Bowl.  We reconnect with audience favorite Rene Recinos to get a parent’s perspective on a player’s signature moment.  And also welcome @ScottDochterman to give...

  
• 11.21.2018

  Not much of a border war

  Illinois does little against a superlative Iowa offensive and defensive performance, and Hawkeyes cruise to victory. Next up is a date in Iowa City against the struggling Huskers. (Shout out to @washedupwalkons)

  
• 11.15.2018

  Wheels = Coming Off.

  Iowa drops another ugly but completely winnable game, and the 2018 season is on life support. We discuss the loss, and some questionable personnel decisions, with podcast favorite @marcmorehouse.

  
• 11.08.2018

  If you come to a fork in the road, take it.

  Opportunity calls, but Hawks let it go to voicemail. Now that both a trip to Indy and a playoff spot are off the table, what’s ahead in Iowa’s season?  Bounce back to a decent bowl and 10 wins? Or continue...

  
• 11.02.2018

  Back to Earth

  Iowa’s slim Playoff hopes are dashed in not-so-Happy Valley, as they face Purdue with a trip to Indianapolis on the line.  We meet with Tom Kakert from @HawkeyeReport for analysis and a sneak peek at Iowa Basketball.

  
• 10.25.2018

  Blowin’ Out Turtles

  Ball-hogging Hawks suffocate a one-dimensional Maryland squad by playing keep away.  And the next three weeks set up nicely for a 2018 Revenge Tour, starting with Penn State. Guest: Kicker Dad Rene Recinos.

  
• 10.18.2018

  Stanley: Beast Mode

  Stanley throws for 6(!) TDs, one even to a Wide Receiver, as Iowa rolls over an upstart Indiana squad.  Fan favorite Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) joins the show to discuss the win, Iowa’s renewed shot at the B1G West, Maryland, and...

  
• 10.11.2018

  Back Like Floyd

  The 12 Saturdays crew is back, just in time for Floyd’s Senior Year in Iowa City.  We break down Wisconsin, Minnesota, and look ahead to Indiana.  Our guest is a 2010 walk on turned doctor, with some thoughts on football...

  
• 09.19.2018

  Time to Get to Work.

  Offense: Check. Defense: Big Check.  Non-Conference Foes Eliminated: Done.  Hawkeyes dispense UNI under the lights at Kinnick, and prepare for Wisconsin.  But will they face a cornered and wounded Badger, or a deflated rodent?  Guest: OL Ninja Mike Zierath

  
• 09.12.2018

  Everything is ugly, except the W

  The offense sputtered for 3 quarters, but the Hawkeye D choked the life out of ISU, and Iowa grabs its fourth consecutive victory over Campbell’s Crew from Ames.  We discuss the win, look ahead to Wisco—er, UNI, and talk with...

  
• 09.05.2018

  New King Hawkeye

  An unexpected blowout sends NIU packing, and Kirk Ferentz to the top of Iowa’s coaching tree. The crew breaks down the win, and looks forward to (still winless!) Iowa State.  Bonus: What’s wrong with Michigan? And are football games too...

  
• 08.31.2018

  It’s that time again!

  The mornings are a bit cooler, the days a bit shorter, and a sneaky-good MAC team is packing their gear for Kinnick.  It’s time for Iowa Football, 2018 edition.  Join the 12Saturdays crew as we chat with former Hawkeye RB...

  
• 11.30.2017

  Cornhole’d

  Hawks end the 2017 season on a high note, thumping their “rivals” to the west.  We chat with @marcmorehouse to discuss the Nebraska win, and what it means for Iowa’s bowl prospects. Marc Morehouse covers Iowa Football for the Gazette,...

  
• 11.22.2017

  Boiled Over

  Iowa is playing bad enough to lose to anybody, and Purdue takes advantage. But scoring an interview with Lew Montgomery helps take the sting off the fading Hawkeyes. Check out the unscripted & unedited Part 2 of our interview with...

  
• 11.22.2017

  Extended Interview: Lew Montgomery

  Lew had tons of great stories from his playing days at Iowa, and unfortunately we couldn’t fit them all into a standard 1-hour episode. But we didn’t want our audience to miss out on his insights and memories, so we’re...

  
• 11.16.2017

  Epic Fail

  Hawks go in to Madison and lay an egg of historical proportions.  Josh Jackson tries to beat Bucky by himself, and almost succeeds. We talk Wisconsin with Tom Kakert of the Hawkeye Report, and look ahead to Purdue and a...

  
• 11.09.2017

  Grandpa, tell me about the Great Buckeye Massacre

  Reember this one, because you’ll be talking about it for years. Iowa dazzled, dominated, and ultimately overwhelmed the hapless Buckeyes from “The” Ohio State, The superlatives pile on like Jackson INTs and Stanley TDS to TEs:  Biggest lost in Urban...

  
• 10.25.2017

  Growing frustrations

  Iowa trips over its own miscues and hands Northwestern an overtime victory in Evanston.  With the West now out of reach, what does success look like for the 2017 Hawkeyes? Listen here, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.   Follow...

  
• 10.04.2017

  Sloppy Hangover

  A deflated rushing game leads to Iowa’s second conference loss in East Lansing.  In this episode, we discuss the offense, bouncing back against the Illini at home, and the future of NCAA transfer rules.   Follow us on Twitter: @12Staturdays

  
• 09.27.2017

  Oh so close…

  Barkley was a Superman, but Iowa brought the kryptonite on Defense and nearly pulled off another prime time upset. We pick up the pieces of Saturday’s heartbreak with Tom Kakert of HawkeyeReport.com, and look ahead to a road date with...

  
• 09.20.2017

  High Steppin’ to Conference Play

  Iowa dispatches the North Texas Green Beans in ugly fashion, as it prepares for a visit from Penn State.  Former Iowa LB RJ Meyer tells us about the dawn of Ferentz’s tenure at Iowa, and we look ahead to the...

  
• 09.13.2017

  ¡El Assico Fantastico!

  Nate Stanley emerges, Wadley dazzles, the youngsters shine and Iowa overcomes a swooning defense to escape Ames with a win.  We break it all down in this episode, with guest Matt Randazzo (@MattRandazzo), sports director at WQAD.   Follow us...

  
• 09.06.2017

  Rustlin’ Cowpokes

  Not much giddy-up from these Cowboys, as the Hawkeye defense smothers Wyoming and their first round QB.  On the other sideline, Iowa QB Nate Stanley finds his sea legs after feeling a bit Fant.  Marc Morehouse joins the crew to...

  
• 08.31.2017

  We’re Back! Now with 50% more Derp!

  Did you ever feel that the 2016 season just didn’t live up to the hype? Was it the Outback bowl, or losses to NDSU and NW, or the fact that your favorite podcast was on hiatus? Well good news, Everyone!...

  
• 12.10.2015

  This year in Pasadena.

  Hawkeye Nation rides an emotional roller coaster, with a tough last minute loss in the Championship, followed by jubilation at an invitation to the Rose Bowl.  To paraphrase a Reddit poster (who says nothing else): “Sunshine has led us to the...

  
• 12.04.2015

  Still Perfect

  Iowa dives in to a Sea of Red, and emerges with its fourth Rivalry Trophy.  Gotta catch ’em all!  Our guest gives us the flavor of Lincoln.  On to Indy!

  
• 11.27.2015

  These Hawks Go to Eleven

  The superlative season continues, as the Hawks handle Purdue and take their unblemished record in to the final week.  And our guest gives an outsider’s perspective on football, blizzards, tailgating and chicken wings.

  
• 11.20.2015

  Floyd Rescued, Northern Border Secured

  With Floyd by their side, the 2015 Hawkeyes sail boldly in to Uncharted Waters.  Here be there Dragons?  Nah, just Boilermakers.  Tory conducts field research to assuage his anger at the lack of Iowa Love by the national sports media.

  
• 11.12.2015

  Hoosier, check. On to the Pig

  Indiana made it interesting, but against the 2015 Hawks, the outcome was never really in doubt.  Credit to CJ, the Defense, or…pickles?  Our guest is a returning fan favorite who educates us on football, fatherhood, and Star Wars.

  
• 11.05.2015

  Ready for Iowa’s (first?) trip to Indiana

  We’re back, and just as “meh” as ever!   Discussions of the NW and Maryland wins, the first CFB rankings of the season, and what it will take for Iowa to get to the Championship Game.  Our guest is a...

  
• 10.16.2015

  Still Perfect.

  Another Iowa opponent goes down…but takes out an irreplaceable defensive star.  Can the battered and bruised–and undefeated–Hawkeyes scratch out another win before the bye?  Our guest is Hawkeye Report legend and industrial air quality nerd SwagSurfer02.

  
• 10.08.2015

  Ugly win. We’ll take it!

  Hawks eek out a victory in a slugfest in Madison.  Can the offense get healthy vs. Illinois?  Which teams are the biggest surprise in the league, and which is the biggest flop (Spoiler:  Rhymes with “Schmerschmaska”).  Our impromptu guest is...

  
• 10.01.2015

  Are the 2015 Hawks For Real?

  We debate the relative merits of South Park, Karate Kid, and vintage Coke commercials.  Iowa notches a perfect non-conference record, capped by dismantling North Texas, but will Bucky spoil the party next week?  Our Guest is Steve Batterson from the Quad...

  
• 09.25.2015

  Ultra Excitement

  Being on the winning side of an amazing, improbable, last-second field goal sure beats the alternative.  We examine the atmosphere in the victory over Pitt, look ahead to some homecomings for North Texas, and chat with an ultra long-distance guest.