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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to conspiracy theories surrounding Ronda Rousey’s quick return fight, debate whether Ames is actually a “food desert,” and wonder what the WNBA is doing after another bizarre Caitlin Clark promotional decision.

🥊 Was the Ronda Rousey fight fixed?

The guys break down the viral clips from Rousey’s 17-second win over Gina Carano and discuss whether fans are overreacting to the “scripted” accusations.

🏀 WNBA promotional disaster again?

Why did the league leave Caitlin Clark off another major promotional graphic? Murph & Andy try to understand the logic behind one more baffling WNBA marketing choice.

🌪️ Matt Campbell calls Ames a “food desert”

Campbell’s comments on spark debate online, and the guys discuss why Cyclone fans are taking every comment personally right now.

🏀 Iowa’s new basketball court confusion

A listener believes replacing the Caitlin Clark-era court should become a governor’s race issue. Murph & Andy explain what’s actually happening with the new floor.

🎬 Also included:

• Preakness horse names

• NBA & NHL playoff talk

• MORE!

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel debate why a 24-team College Football Playoff might actually be a lifeline for Iowa State and the Big 12, react to the national fallout from the Fran McCaffery/Gary Dolphin story, and break down Iowa’s new basketball court plans.

🏈 24-Team CFP Debate

Could expansion actually help programs like Iowa State and Iowa stay nationally relevant? The guys go deep on the future of the Big 12, playoff politics, and why the SEC is pushing back.

🐦 Fran McCaffery Story Goes National

The Gary Dolphin situation resurfaces nationally, and the guys discuss why the story suddenly exploded outside Iowa.

🏀 Iowa’s New Court

Should Iowa completely rebrand the court for the Ben McCollum era? Retro logos, Caitlin Clark history, and the future identity of Hawkeye basketball.

Also included:

• Matt Campbell calls Ames a “food desert”

• The world’s smallest outdoor TV

• Graduation advice from Hassel & Williams

• Mascot reveals at graduation ceremonies

• Eric Church’s viral commencement speech

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This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny try out super sour candy, reveal how many unread messages they have on their phones, and discuss some of the Iowa restaurants that they miss.

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales broadcast live from Either/Or on the Cheers for Beers Patio Tour and dive into the NFL’s increasingly over-the-top schedule release spectacle, Matt Campbell opening up about leaving Iowa State, and another incredible edition of “Who’s The A-Hole?”

🏈 NFL Schedule Release Madness

The guys react to the Raiders’ Step Brothers parody, the Titans trolling fans in the streets, international games, holiday overload, and why the NFL somehow turned a schedule release into must-watch TV.

🌪️ Matt Campbell talks Iowa State exit

Campbell discusses taking Cyclone players to Penn State, loyalty in modern college sports, and the emotional transition away from Ames.

Who’s The A-Hole?

• Zach Bryan refusing refunds after a weather-shortened concert

• Graduation gift guilt and awkward money expectations

Also included:

• Scott School

• Unnecessary Censorship

• MORE!

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink all the Trump Phone, people purposely getting cauliflower ear, and their blind ranking choices.

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the fallout from the latest revelations surrounding the McCaffery era at Iowa, Nebraska’s massive NIL spending problem, and the bizarre future of coaches becoming media influencers. Plus: Bennett Stirtz shines at the NBA Combine, Matt Rhule cashes in, and more.

🐤 McCaffery era comes to light

The guys react to the explosive comments from Scott Dochterman and Chad Leistikow about the McCaffery family’s relationship with Iowa media, Gary Dolphin, and Coaches vs. Cancer events.

🌽 Nebraska’s $29 million roster… and still complaining?

Hassel makes the case that Nebraska can no longer compare itself to Ohio State and Michigan after a decade of mediocrity — despite reportedly spending $29 million on football.

🎙️ Matt Rhule: coach or influencer?

Williams goes long on the future of college coaches becoming paid media personalities after reports that Matt Rhule’s contract includes millions tied to NIL and media content.

🏀 Ben McCollum hype check

Could Iowa fans already be getting carried away after one magical season? The guys debate how much of Iowa’s success was Ben McCollum vs. Bennett Stirtz.

🏀 NBA Combine thoughts

Stirtz shoots lights out while the guys question whether NBA Combine shooting drills actually tell teams anything meaningful.

Also included:

• Kirk Cousins cranking the Vegas horn

• The “Sixteenth Chapel”

• Clarinda history lessons

• Tom Moore being 87 years old

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa’s brutal early Big Ten football schedule, debate the future of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff, and revisit which Kirk Ferentz teams could’ve made legitimate postseason runs. Plus: Nebraska’s offseason hype machine fires up again, Ben McCollum gets extended at Iowa, and the Hawkeye women add roster depth through the portal and international recruiting.

🏈 Iowa-Washington on Friday night

The guys discuss Fox’s TV strategy, the challenge of Iowa’s gauntlet stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and why the Hawkeyes must win one of those games to stay in playoff contention.

🏆 24-team CFP gaining momentum?

Could college football expand again already? Chad and Doc discuss Tony Petitti’s playoff push, conference championship concerns, and how many Ferentz-era Iowa teams would’ve made the field.

🔥 Which Iowa team could’ve made a playoff run?

The debate includes 2002, 2008, 2015, 2019, and even the 2023 Hawkeyes. Doc makes the case for the loaded 2019 roster as Iowa’s sneaky playoff threat.

🌽 Nebraska is talking big… again

Anthony Colandrea says Nebraska wants national championships — but the guys explain why Husker hype season keeps crashing into reality.

🏀 Ben McCollum gets paid

Iowa locks up its new men’s basketball coach with a contract extension. What does it mean long-term, and what will Iowa need to do to keep him happy?

⛹️ Hawkeye women add depth pieces

The show breaks down Iowa women’s basketball additions Bria Medina and Swedish forward Ella Stromdahl, plus Jan Jensen’s offensive plans for next season.

🎙️ Also included:

• Coaches vs. Cancer discussion

• Carroll Hawkeye Club turnout

• Why Iowa fans are energized again

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Murph & Andy discuss the massive reaction to Monday’s Coaches vs. Cancer conversation, Keith recaps Harrison Ford speaking at Arizona State graduation in 108-degree heat, and the guys debate why so many fans still dislike LeBron James. Plus: Top Gun ticket giveaways, horse racing problems, trunk scenes in movies, and one unforgettable beer spill story.

🎓 Harrison Ford graduation recap

Keith shares stories from Arizona State graduation, Harrison Ford’s commencement speech, and surviving triple-digit heat in Tempe.

🍺 The all-time beer spill disaster

A waiter dumps an entire pitcher of beer on Jenny Murphy during graduation weekend — sparking a debate over restaurant etiquette, comped meals, and unforgettable service industry horror stories.

🏀 Why does LeBron make people so angry?

The guys debate LeBron James’ legacy, “The Decision,” flopping, team hopping, and why one of the greatest players ever remains so polarizing.

🐎 Horse racing’s Triple Crown problem

With Derby winners skipping the Preakness more often, Murph & Andy discuss whether the Triple Crown format needs major changes.

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• Top Gun double-feature giveaway winners

• Movies

• MORE!

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to ESPN ranking Iowa State dead last in the Big 12 preseason projections, debate which teams are too high and too low, and sound off on the NCAA Tournament officially expanding to 76 teams.

🏈 Iowa State picked 16th in the Big 12

The guys discuss ESPN’s preseason rankings, why the Cyclones are getting zero respect under Jimmy Rogers, and whether that could actually benefit Iowa State heading into the season.

🌪️ Who’s too high? Who’s too low?

Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Kansas State, UCF, and more get dissected as Jake and Duke break down the most overrated and underrated teams in the conference.

🔥 Big 12 hot seat rankings

Scott Satterfield, Sonny Dykes, Dave Aranda, and Deion Sanders all get discussed as coaching pressure ramps up entering 2026.

🏀 March Madness expansion outrage

The guys go OFF on the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams, why Cinderella is officially dead, and how college sports continue to ruin their best products.

⚾ Big 12 baseball update

Kansas and West Virginia battle for the regular-season title while TCU fights to stay inside the NCAA Tournament bubble.

☀️ Plus:

• Best summer activities draft

• Why regular seasons still matter

• The future of college football and basketball

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Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker to dive into the government’s latest UFO report, conspiracy theories, Area 51, Hulk Hogan’s complicated legacy, Ted Turner’s media empire, and why nostalgia hits harder than ever.

👽 The UFO report finally drops

Chris and Scott react to the government’s latest alien/UFO disclosure, debate whether we’re getting the full truth, and discuss why Area 51, Apollo missions, and nuclear sites still fascinate people decades later.

🛸 Could humans actually handle aliens?

The guys debate whether extraterrestrial life would unite humanity… or completely break society.

📺 Ted Turner’s impact on sports & media

From TBS Braves baseball to WCW wrestling and CNN, the conversation shifts to how Ted Turner transformed entertainment and sports forever.

💪 Breaking down the Hulk Hogan documentary

Chris and Scott dive deep into Netflix’s new Hulk Hogan documentary — from Hulkamania and the NWO to the darker parts of Hogan’s life, fame, addiction, family struggles, and legacy.

🎙️ Also discussed:

• Why the NWO changed wrestling forever

• Hogan’s tragic final years

• Why fame can destroy identity

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