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March 25Murph & Andy: Otz In Demand, Cooter Ray Lives, Top Kicks to the Stones, and MORE!
Is Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger a target for blue blood jobs? Murph & Andy break down the growing national buzz around Otzelberger and why Cyclone fans shouldn’t panic.
The guys also dive into the massive Sweet 16 showdown between Iowa and Nebraska, where one program will advance to the Elite Eight in a historic moment. Who’s the true Cinderella? And what would a loss mean for each fan base?
Plus:
Reaction to Ben McCollum’s rising profile after Iowa’s tournament run

Iowa vs. Nebraska preview and betting line movement

Cyclones transfer portal news, including Addy Brown entering

“What’s Bugging You?” featuring passionate Husker fans

Mr. Movie
MORE!
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1 hr 24 min
March 23 Murph & Andy: Hawks Shock Gators, Cyclones Impose Will, Iowa Vs. Nebraska 3, MORE!
The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. Murph & Andy break down Iowa’s shocking upset of Florida and what might be the greatest day in Iowa basketball history.
Keith Murphy and Andy Fales dive into how Iowa pulled it off, from Ben McCollum’s coaching masterclass to standout performances from Tavion Banks, Cooper Koch, and Alvaro Folgueiras. Despite going 0-9 from three, the Hawkeyes out-toughed a No. 1 seed and made history with their biggest NCAA Tournament win in decades.
The guys also preview the next matchup as Iowa faces Nebraska for the third time this season in a Sweet 16 showdown, with both teams riding historic momentum and fan excitement at an all-time high.
Plus, Iowa State imposes its will in a dominant win over Kentucky to reach the Sweet 16 for the third time in five years. Murph & Andy discuss Tamin Lipsey’s leadership, TJ Otzelberger’s adjustments, and what to expect as the Cyclones prepare to face Tennessee.
Also in this episode:
• UNI falls to St. John’s in the NCAA Tournament
• Greg McDermott retirement news and coaching transition
• Iowa State women’s season ends in disappointment
• Quickie Poll, Throwdowns, and MORE!
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1 hr 27 min
March 20 Murph & Andy: No Work Friday, NPR Sports Cache, AD's High Point, and MORE!
It’s March Madness time, and Murph & Andy are all in on tournament action. From Iowa State, Iowa, and UNI previews to wild first-round upsets, this episode covers everything happening across the NCAA Tournament.
Keith Murphy and Andy Fales quickly preview Iowa State vs. Tennessee State, Iowa vs. Clemson, and UNI vs. St. John’s.
The guys also react to March Madness chaos, including High Point’s upset of Wisconsin, VCU’s historic comeback over North Carolina, and Nebraska finally winning its first NCAA Tournament game. They discuss standout performances, bracket-busting moments, and the biggest surprises from the opening round.
Plus:
• Iowa vs. FDU ticket demand and tournament buzz
• AJ Dybantsa’s huge performance despite BYU’s loss
• What’s Bugging YOU• SoundOff NPR Throwback
• Chuck Norris tribute and classic jokes
• Throwdowns, Scott School, and the Stupid Quickie Poll
• MORE!
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1 hr 47 min
March 18 Murph & Andy: Texas T-Step, Caitlin MVP, Hail Mary, and MORE
The NCAA Tournament is underway after a pair of entertaining First Four games! Murph & Andy discuss the drama that unfolded at the end of the Texas/NC State game. The guys discuss what's more likely: Iowa goes to Sweet 16 or Iowa State making the Final Four. USA loses to Venezuela in the WBC. And Caitlin Clark wins MVP at the World Cup qualifiers.

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1 hr 30 min
March 16 Murph & Andy: Selection Sunday Breakdown, Fran Dancing, USA Moves On & MORE!
Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down a busy Selection Sunday, getting into the draws for Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI. Fran McCaffery is going back to the NCAA Tournament, Caitlin Clark is shining for Team USA, USA Baseball advances in the WBC, and MORE!

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1 hr 19 min
March 13 Murph & Andy: BIG glASS REJECTION, HIGH-CEILING CYCLONES, AND MORE
Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are LIVE from Confluence Brewing Company as they react to the news that is sweeping the nation - the Big 12 is getting rid of the glass court. NFL is continuing their quest of world domination. The Cyclones are RED HOT. Iowa falls to Ohio State. Scott School and MORE!

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1 hr 54 min
March 09 Murph & Andy: UNI Wins Arch Madness! Iowa, Iowa State Head to Conference Tournaments
Northern Iowa is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade. The Panthers made an incredible run through Arch Madness, winning four games in four days to capture the Missouri Valley Conference title.
Andy Fales and Andrew Downs react to UNI’s tournament run and what makes the Panthers a dangerous March Madness matchup. They also break down Iowa’s heartbreaking loss at Nebraska, Iowa State’s dominant win over Arizona State on Senior Day, and preview the Big Ten and Big 12 conference tournaments.
Plus, discussion on March Madness expectations, the latest in college basketball, and everything happening around Iowa sports.
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Topics in this episode:
• Northern Iowa wins MVC Tournament, headed to NCAA Tournament
• Iowa falls at Nebraska in overtime
• Iowa State blows out Arizona State on Senior Day
• Big Ten Tournament preview for Iowa
• Big 12 Tournament preview for Iowa State
• March Madness expectations for Iowa teams
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1 hr 12 min
March 06 Murph & Andy: 14 Seconds to Glory, Hawkeye Fans Engage, Cyclones One & Done
Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are back with a Fun Friday edition of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere, covering the biggest sports stories across Iowa and beyond.
The show starts with one of the wildest high school basketball finishes you’ll ever see - Dallas Center-Grimes’ Ava Smith scoring six points in just 14 seconds to stun Norwalk in the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament. The incredible sequence goes viral and sparks a discussion about clutch moments and unforgettable high school sports drama.
Murph and Andy also dive into the growing engagement from Iowa Hawkeye fans, especially after a competitive atmosphere at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The guys discuss the progress under head coach Ben McCollum, what the fan energy means for the future of Iowa basketball, and how the program can take the next step in the Big Ten.
Over in Ames, the conversation turns to Iowa State basketball and senior day, highlighting Cyclone leader Tamin Lipsey - a rare four-year starter who stayed at his hometown school and became one of the most respected players in the program. The guys reflect on loyalty in the era of the transfer portal and why players like Lipsey are becoming increasingly rare.
The episode also checks in on Drake basketball at the Missouri Valley Tournament, where the Bulldogs continue their recent dominance at Arch Madness while trying to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Plus:
• A look at Iowa State women’s basketball and their tournament struggles
• The return of Scott School with a fascinating history lesson
• A classic Stupid Quickie Poll debate
• Fun Friday stories and plenty of laughs along the way
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1 hr 54 min
March 04 Murph & Andy: Cyclone Gymnastics Drama, Miami Can't Lose, Athletes not Actors
Keith Murphy and Andy Fales unpack the stunning decision by Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard to eliminate Cyclone Gymnastics - the first sport cut at ISU in 25 years. Why now? And what does it mean for the future of Iowa State athletics?
Plus:
• What women’s sport should Iowa State add? (Flag football, hockey, wrestling?)
• Miami (OH) at 30–0 with a weak strength of schedule - could they miss March Madness?
• Athletes turned actors
• Mr. Movie returns
• Throwdowns, Quickie Poll, and the AD2
• MORE!
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1 hr 24 min
March 02 Murph & Andy: Fun Friday, Saturday Dud, 9 Times, Combine Mullet, and MORE!
Murph & Andy are back on a Monday following the Iowa Everywhere Appreciation Party - and a Saturday that didn’t go so well on the hardwood.
🏀 Saturday Dud:
Iowa drops a frustrating game at last-place Penn State, while Iowa State falls at home to Texas Tech. The Cyclones’ 1-seed hopes take a hit, but is a 2-seed still realistic? Plus, a huge opportunity awaits at #2 Arizona - and yes, we remember what happened in Tucson last year.
🔥 Women Save the Weekend:
#9 Iowa wins its 32nd straight over Wisconsin. Is Jan Jensen the Big Ten Coach of the Year? National Coach of the Year?
Audi Crooks explodes for 41 at Kansas State - her fourth 40-point game of the season.
🎙 Other topics include:
• Quickie Poll: Who was more disappointing - Iowa or Iowa State?
• UNI beats Drake again… “Nine Times”
• Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history
• David Montgomery traded to the Texans
• The NFL Combine mullet stealing the spotlight
From Iowa Hawkeyes basketball and Iowa State Cyclones tournament seeding to Big Ten women’s hoops and NFL Combine storylines, it’s a packed Murph & Andy Monday on Iowa Everywhere.

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1 hr 24 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…