Iowa Everywhere

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink a Florida woman's license plate, the possibility of Daylight Saving Time becoming permanent, and a Minnesota law that allows happy hour at nursing homes.

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss why Tim Lester has Hawkeye fans optimistic about Iowa football's future, react to Lionel Messi and Argentina reaching another World Cup final, debate the current state of the Big 12, and break down Iowa State's long-awaited CyTown groundbreaking. Plus, thoughts on Caitlin Clark, Ben McCollum's basketball roster, and much more.

🏈 Iowa Football

The guys dive into:

• Why Tim Lester's offense is finally taking shape

• Iowa's quarterback competition

• Could Lester eventually replace Kirk Ferentz?

• Why the Hawkeyes' offense may finally be ready to break out

⚽ Messi & The World Cup

Chris and Chris discuss:

• Argentina's dramatic semifinal comeback

• Lionel Messi adding to his legendary career

• The value of the World Cup third-place game

• Why the tournament has captivated American sports fans

🌪️ Iowa State & The Big 12

Also covered:

• CyTown officially moving forward

• Farmageddon's uncertain future

• Is the Big 12 really as strong as ever?

• Why conference perception still matters

🏀 Plus

• Ben McCollum's towering new Iowa basketball roster

• Caitlin Clark's latest controversy

• Chris Williams' dirt racing adventures

• Testosterone testing in the military

• Cheers to the freakin' weekend

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything they learned from Iowa football media availability and Iowa basketball workouts. The guys discuss the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, why Tony Diaz could transform Tim Lester's offense, and their early impressions of Ben McCollum's rebuilt Hawkeye basketball roster.

🏈 Iowa Football

The conversation includes:

• Why the quarterback competition remains wide open

• Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski

• Should Iowa let its quarterbacks get hit in fall camp?

• Tim Lester's evolving offense entering Year 2

⚡ Tony Diaz & Iowa's New Weapons

Chad and Scott discuss:

• Why Tony Diaz chose Iowa over Alabama

• How Diaz changes the Hawkeyes' offense

• Can Iowa finally field a dynamic passing attack?

🏀 Iowa Basketball

Plus an in-depth look at:

• Ben McCollum's second Hawkeye roster

• Cooper Koch's continued development

• Trevin Jirak's impressive offseason

• Andrew McKeever's impact inside

• Why optimism is growing around the program

👀 Looking Ahead

• Recruiting update on five-star point guard Caden Daughtry

• Iowa's long-term outlook in football and basketball

• Fall camp storylines to watch

• Why the future looks bright for Hawkeye athletics

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Jordan Walker delivers one of the most memorable Home Run Derby performances in recent memory, the World Cup semifinals are here, and Keith Murphy & Andy Fales dive into everything from MLB All-Star festivities to Iowa State Fair food, Nebraska football, and MORE!

⚾ MLB All-Star Week

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss:

• Jordan Walker's incredible Home Run Derby comeback

• MLB All-Star Game takeaways

• Why baseball's biggest showcase still highlights the sport's biggest challenge

• The return of team uniforms in the All-Star Game

⚽ World Cup Fever

The guys also cover:

• England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals

• Spain's dominant run to the final

• Whether the World Cup has made Americans bigger soccer fans

• FIFA's proposed tournament expansion

🌽 Iowa & MORE!

Plus discussions on:

• Nebraska moving football practices to the afternoon

• Iowa State Fair's newest food creations

• George Brett's...story

• The viral bird-call sensation

• Mr. Movie

• MORE!

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Chris Williams sits down with Iowa Events Center General Manager Chris Connolly for an in-depth conversation about the future of Casey's Center, hosting NCAA Tournament games, bringing major concerts to Des Moines, Iowa basketball's return to downtown, and the continued growth of Iowa's premier entertainment venue.

🏀 NCAA Tournament & Casey's Center

Chris Connolly discusses:

• Missing out on the NCAA First Four bid

• Why Des Moines continues to land NCAA Tournament games

• What the selection process looks like

• The impact of hotels, venue upgrades and community support

🎤 Concert Business

The conversation also covers:

• Ella Langley's rapid rise and sold-out show

• Garth Brooks changing Des Moines' reputation

• Landing artists like Lil Wayne, Journey, and UFC

• Iowa State's growing concert partnership at Jack Trice Stadium and Stephens Auditorium

🏀 Iowa Basketball

• Iowa vs. Creighton and Alabama at Casey's Center

• The future of neutral-site college basketball

• Whether Iowa State could eventually return to downtown for marquee games

Plus

• Casey's Center's future management

• Polk County's consultant review

• Selling alcohol at Iowa State athletic events

• Behind-the-scenes stories from major sporting events and concerts

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With Jake Brend away, Jackson Pence joins Derek Duke to kick off the 2026 Bigger Than 12 season preview series. The guys break down Oklahoma State, Colorado, and West Virginia, discuss Jamie Pollard's decision to retire as Iowa State's athletic director, answer Iowa trivia, and wrap up with an MLB draft featuring the best players of the past decade.

🏈 Big 12 Team Previews

The season preview series begins with:

• Oklahoma State's complete roster overhaul under Eric Morris

• Can Colorado rebound in Year 3 under Deion Sanders?

• Rich Rodriguez's rebuild at West Virginia

• Biggest strengths, weaknesses and realistic expectations for each program

🌪️ Jamie Pollard's Legacy

Derek and Jackson discuss:

• Pollard announcing his retirement

• His impact on Iowa State athletics

• The hires that transformed the Cyclones

• What's next for Iowa State's athletic department

⚾ MLB All-Star Week Draft

To celebrate the All-Star break, the guys draft the best MLB players from the last decade.

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down a controversial World Cup weekend, debate whether VAR is doing more harm than good, react to Conor McGregor's disastrous UFC return, discuss Caitlin Clark and the Fever's big win, and share stories about summer camp, old television memories, and much more!

⚽ World Cup Final Four

The semifinals are set, but the biggest story isn't the teams.

• England, Argentina, Spain and France advance

• Norway's controversial exit

• Why VAR continues to dominate the conversation

• Is instant replay hurting soccer?

🥊 Conor McGregor's Disappointing Return

Keith and Andy react after McGregor's comeback lasted just over a minute.

• Injury controversy

• Was the fight worth the hype?

• UFC's credibility takes another hit

• Where McGregor goes from here

🏀 Around Sports

• Caitlin Clark and the Fever dominate Las Vegas

• Zach Johnson wins another Champions Tour major

• Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star break

• Iowa State's athletic director search continues

😂 Plus

• Summer camp memories

• Movie review: Young Washington

• Real or AI

• Who Won the Weekend

• MORE!

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Chris Williams returns after skydiving to raise money for cancer, while Chris Hassel joins him to discuss Iowa State's search for Jamie Pollard's successor, the future of Cyclone athletics, the changing NIL landscape, Conor McGregor's latest injury, and one of the biggest debates in college football—is today's Big 12 actually better than ever?

🌪️ Iowa State's Next Athletic Director

The guys examine:

• What Iowa State should prioritize in its next AD

• NIL and fundraising in the revenue-sharing era

• Brian Hardin and other potential candidates

• How the hire impacts football and men's basketball

• The future of Cyclone athletics after Jamie Pollard

🏈 Is the Big 12 Better Than Ever?

Chris and Chris debate:

• Has the Big 12 actually improved since Texas and Oklahoma left?

• Conference perception versus on-field results

• Why postseason success still matters

• The league's place in college football moving forward

🪂 CW's Skydiving Experience

Chris shares what it was like to skydive for the Richard Deming Foundation, raising money alongside cancer survivors while reflecting on community, perspective, and giving back.

🥊 Around Sports

• Conor McGregor suffers another injury

• World Cup observations

• Stadium turf debate

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take Legends & Listeners on the road to The Other Place in Cedar Falls for a live show featuring Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and former Hawkeye and NFL offensive lineman Ike Boettger. The guys also discuss Jamie Pollard's retirement, the future of Iowa's NIL efforts after Swarm winds down, and what it all means for Hawkeye athletics.

🦁 Jack Campbell Joins the Show

Fresh off an All-Pro season with the Detroit Lions, Jack Campbell talks about:

• Becoming one of the NFL's best linebackers

• Returning home to Cedar Falls

• Fatherhood and life off the field

• Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions culture

• Leadership lessons from Kirk Ferentz

🏈 Ike Boettger Stops By

Former Hawkeye offensive lineman Ike Boettger discusses:

• His path from quarterback to NFL offensive lineman

• Playing with Josh Allen in Buffalo

• Iowa's offensive line tradition

📰 Hawkeye Headlines

Before the interviews, Chad and Scott break down:

• Jamie Pollard's retirement and what it means for Iowa State

• The impact on the Cy-Hawk rivalry

• Swarm officially shutting down

• Iowa's evolving NIL strategy

• Recruiting in the revenue-sharing era

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This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny test out a way to show people your social battery level, discuss some lakeside laughs from Jenny's feed, and take a look at a family memory that Cade finds embarrassing.

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