Murph & Andy

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  • Murph & Andy: Big 12 Revenue, Monday Graduation Melt, Coaches vs Cancer, MORE!

    Keith Murphy checks in from Arizona State graduation day as he and Andy Fales discuss Big 12 revenue gaps, Victor Wembanyama’s playoff ejection, Caitlin Clark discourse returning in full force, and a meaningful Coaches vs. Cancer night in Des Moines.


    🎓 Harrison Ford graduation madness

    Murph reports live from Tempe as Arizona State moves graduation to nighttime because of extreme heat — and Harrison Ford fever takes over campus.


    🏀 Coaches vs. Cancer reflections

    Keith opens up about returning as emcee for the Coaches vs. Cancer event and why this year’s event felt especially meaningful with Ben McCollum, T.J. Otzelberger, Kyle Green, and Eric Henderson together on stage.


    💰 Big 12 revenue numbers released

    The guys react to Iowa State sitting near the bottom of the conference revenue rankings and what the growing financial gap means for the future of college sports.


    🏀 Wemby ejected in huge playoff game

    Victor Wembanyama loses his cool, gets tossed for an elbow, and changes the entire Spurs-Timberwolves series.


    🏀 Caitlin Clark discourse is BACK

    One Fever game was apparently enough for the internet to completely lose its mind again.


    🎲 Also discussed:


    • Andy’s emotional tribute to an old childhood friend

    • Cruise ship illness horror stories

    • The return of patio season in Iowa

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 21 min
  • Murph & Andy: $pirit of 76 Teams, Cyclones Low Expectations, and MORE!

    Keith Murphy and Andy Fales broadcast live from Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster and dive into the NCAA officially expanding March Madness to 76 teams — and absolutely nobody seems happy about it.


    🏀 The NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams

    Murph & Andy react to the official expansion, why it waters down the tournament, and how office pools may never work the same again.


    🏈 Could the College Football Playoff go to 24 teams?

    The guys debate which expansion idea is worse: 76-team March Madness or a 24-team CFP.


    🌀 Iowa State football picked 16th in the Big 12

    Low expectations are everywhere for the Cyclones under Jimmy Rogers. Is that actually a good thing?


    🎓 Harrison Ford at graduation?!

    Murph reveals he’s attending his son’s Arizona State graduation because Harrison Ford is the commencement speaker.


    🧢 The Great Hat Debate

    Does a hat get better or worse with age? Plus: Chris Williams’ controversial camo merch.


    🦪 Plus:


    • Oyster shooters live on-air

    • Triple Crown concerns in horse racing

    • Ian Roberts’ new leadership book

    • Scott School

    • Unnecessary Censorship

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 42 min
  • Murph & Andy: 24 Team College Football Playoff, Long-Awaited Sequels, and MORE!

    Keith Murphy and Andy Fales cover everything from the future of college football to movie sequels.


    🏈 24-Team College Football Playoff?

    The guys react to the proposal for a massive 24-team CFP, the possible end of conference championship games, and what it could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, and the future of the sport.


    🌍 Where’s the World Cup Buzz?

    With the World Cup just weeks away, why does it feel like nobody in America is talking about it?


    🎬 Best Long-Awaited Movie Sequels

    Top Gun: Maverick, Blade Runner 2049, Jurassic World and more as the guys debate the greatest “legacy sequels” ever made.


    Plus:

    • Mr. Movie

    • ThrowDowns

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 21 min
  • Murph & Andy: Derby Furious Finish, 76ers Humble Celtics, and MORE

    Murph & Andy recap a packed weekend with one of the wildest finishes you’ll ever see at the Kentucky Derby.


    🏇 Kentucky Derby Madness

    A stunning come-from-behind win by Golden Tempo steals the spotlight in one of the most thrilling Derby finishes ever. The guys break down how it happened—and why it was so unforgettable.


    🏀 76ers Stun the Celtics

    Nick Nurse and the Sixers complete an improbable comeback, knocking out Boston after being down 3–1. What went wrong for the Celtics—and what it means moving forward.


    🎙️ Floppy Show Nostalgia

    A deep dive into one of Iowa’s most iconic kids shows and why it still resonates decades later.


    🎲 Plus

    • Sports gambling: smart fun or a problem?

    • Wheel of Randomness (beards edition)

    • Two Truths and a Lie (Star Wars edition)

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 15 min
  • Murph & Andy: Monstars Score, Say Whaaat?, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE

    Murph & Andy are live from Big Grove to kickoff the 2026 Patio Tour.


    🏀 Monstars Score?!

    An all-time bizarre NBA stat line sparks one of the funniest comparisons you’ll hear all week.


    🎙️ Say What + SEC vs Big Ten Debate

    Greg Sankey’s comments raise eyebrows as the guys debate whether the Big Ten has officially passed the SEC—and what’s actually changed in college football.


    🤔 Quickie Poll: Is Cornhole a Sport?

    Things get heated as the crew debates what actually qualifies as a “sport” (this one goes off the rails quickly).


    🏇 Weekend Watch Guide

    NBA Game 7s, NHL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby—what’s worth your time this weekend?


    🔥 Plus:

    • Scott School

    • What’s Bugging You

    • Throwdowns

    • Unnecessary Censorship

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 53 min
  • Murph & Andy: 76 Teams, Like it or Not, Weed Strain or Derby Horse, and MORE

    Murph & Andy bring a little bit of everything on a packed Wednesday episode.


    🏀 76-Team NCAA Tournament?!

    The guys react to the expected expansion of the NCAA Tournament and why it feels like a solution nobody asked for. Does this hurt what makes March Madness special?


    🌪️ Otzelberger Extension Breakdown

    Iowa State locks up T. J. Otzelberger long-term—why it’s a no-brainer, but also a reminder of how massive coaching contracts can backfire.


    😤 What’s Bugging Andy?

    From awkward “round up for charity” moments to donation guilt at checkout, the guys dive into one of the most relatable everyday debates.


    🎯 Quickie Poll: What’s Ruining College Sports?

    NIL, realignment, transfer portal, or tournament expansion—what annoys fans the most right now?


    🐎 Weed Strain or Derby Horse (Perfect Game)

    An all-time segment as the guys go perfect trying to guess names like “Superboof” and “Right to Party.”


    🎬 Fact vs Fiction Movies

    From Rudy to The Blind Side, what “true stories” weren’t actually that true?


    🍿 Mr. Movie

    A review of the new Michael Jackson biopic and what makes it worth seeing despite controversy.


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    1 hr 31 min
  • Murph & Andy: NFL Power Draft, Ketchup For Life, Wheel of Randomness, and MORE

    Murph & Andy kick off the week with a packed Monday episode.


    🏃 Drake Relays Deliver

    After early weather concerns, the Drake Relays come through in a big way with near-perfect conditions and a great crowd. Plus, stories from around campus.


    🏈 NFL Draft Takeaways

    The guys break down a changing NFL Draft landscape:


    • Power conferences dominating selections

    • Transfer portal turning smaller schools into “feeder systems”

    • Iowa sets a modern record with 7 draft picks


    🍅 Ketchup For Life?!

    Logan Jones lands with the Bears—and with it, one of the more unique sponsorship ideas you’ll ever hear.


    📊 Quickie Poll: Iowa State Win Total

    Set at 5.5—are the Cyclones going over or under in Year 1 of a new era?


    🏈 Spring Practice Thoughts


    • Iowa’s QB battle continues

    • Iowa State resets the roster under new leadership

    • Why spring games just don’t hit the same anymore


    😂 Classic Murph & Andy Moments


    • A 4:30AM “break-in” scare that wasn’t what it seemed

    • Patio Tour schedule revealed (again)

    • Wheel of Randomness

    • Throwdowns

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 18 min
  • Murph & Andy: Mendoza Trifecta, Proctor Exam, Patio Tour Returns, MORE

    Murph & Andy dive into a packed Fun Friday episode.

    🌪️ Storm Coverage Chaos
    A wild night of Iowa weather brings unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories—and some unbelievable viewer reactions.
    🏈 NFL Draft Highlights
    From Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 to local standout Kadyn Proctor’s polarizing selection, the guys break down the biggest moments and what they mean.
    📍 Local Connections & Draft Reactions
    What’s next for Hawkeyes and Cyclones in the draft?
    🏃 Drake Relays & Local Stars
    Incredible performances and why winning a Drake Relays flag still means everything.
    Plus:
    • Say Whaaaaaatt?
    • Scott School
    • ThrowDowns
    • Unnecessary Censorship
    • MORE!
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    1 hr 50 min
  • Murph & Andy: Cy & Herky Collide, Ketchup Lifetime Supply, Top Gun Double Feature

    Murph & Andy are back with Drake Relays' hot start, NIL debates, and one of the most important mascot controversies of the year.


    🏃 Cy vs. Herky COLLISION

    The Drake Relays mascot race delivers instant controversy as Cy and Herky collide mid-race. Who’s at fault? The breakdown (and slow-motion analysis) you didn’t know you needed.


    💰 $1.4 Million NIL Rumor?!

    The reported price tag for Audi Crooks sparks a bigger conversation about NIL transparency, sustainability, and what’s actually real in today’s college sports economy.


    🏀 Portal Reality Hits Again

    From Iowa to Louisville, the guys discuss how roster movement, money, and expectations continue to reshape college basketball.


    🍅 Ketchup for Life?!

    The NFL Draft introduces a “Mr. Irrelevant”-style twist—this time with a lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup. Surprisingly… everyone agrees that’s actually valuable.


    🎬 Top Gun Double Feature Night

    Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick return to theaters for a one-day event—and the guys debate which movie is actually better.


    😂 Classic Murph & Andy Randomness:

    • Drake Relays events (Grand Blue Mile, pole vault at the mall)

    • Earth Day + Des Moines updates

    • IKEA squatter story

    • Mr. Movie

    • MORE!


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    1 hr 24 min
  • Murph & Andy: Audi Turns Cowgirl, McCollum Lands Big, Bargatze Winners, and MORE

    Andy Fales is back from Mexico—and ready to recap everything from catamarans to nude beaches (and why they’re overrated).

    🏀 Audi Turns Cowgirl
    Iowa State star Audi Crooks heads to Oklahoma State, sparking debate about NIL, loyalty, and transferring within the conference.
    🏀 McCollum Lands a Giant
    New Iowa head coach Ben McCollum adds a 7’3” big man and continues building intrigue around the Hawkeyes’ future.
    🎤 Bargatze Mania Hits Des Moines
    Five lucky listeners score tickets to see Nate Bargatze at the Casey’s Center.
    🏃 Drake Relays Week
    Events kick off around Des Moines—weather concerns included.
    😂 Classic Murph & Andy
    • Andy’s vacation reflections (and relationship wisdom)
    • Big Wheel nostalgia
    • Someone on Reddit
    • MORE!
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    1 hr 15 min

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The duo of Keith Murphy and Andy Fales has for decades been an institution for sports fans looking for thoughtful discourse in the state of Iowa. For 15 years, “Murph & Andy” dominated the airways…

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