Press Box Banter

Press Box Banter

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Press Box Banter episodes

  • Press Box Banter | Iowa women’s soccer goalie on saving shots and trying to score

    Macy Enneking used to be a power forward. The last time Enneking scored a goal was in high school. Now, her safe hands have only let eight goals slip in the last 15 games. 

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode, we discuss the latest news in Iowa athletics, make predictions for upcoming games, and feature a special guest. This week, Press Box Banter hosts are joined by Macy Enneking. Enneking is the goalkeeper for the Iowa women’s soccer team.

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Matt McGowan and Brad Schultz and produced by Madeleine Willis. This episode was recorded on October 16.


    41 min
  • Press Box Banter | ‘We were kind of left behind:’ How the Iowa women’s club rugby team became a forgotten contact sport

    In order to compete in an All-Star competition this past summer in Austin, Texas, Alia Springer had to ask for outside funding and donations. As a member of a club sport, Springer and her teammates do not receive funding from the public institution — they raise their funds entirely on their own. 

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode, we discuss the latest news in Iowa athletics, make predictions for upcoming games, and feature a special guest. This week, Press Box Banter hosts are joined by Iowa women's rugby club team captain Alia Springer. Springer leads a club that is ranked No. 10 in the nation. 

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Matt McGowan and Chris Meglio and produced by Madeleine Willis. This episode was recorded on October 1.

    48 min
  • Press Box Banter | Is Iowa an underdog?

    Brittany Brown finished the 200M in 22.20 during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, making her the first woman to earn an individual Olympic medal in Iowa Track and Field program history. 

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode, we discuss the latest news in Iowa athletics, make predictions for upcoming games, and feature a special guest. This week, Press Box Banter hosts are joined by Olympic Bronze Medalist Brittany Brown. Brown is a former Iowa athlete. She competed in the 200M where she set school records and was named an All-American athlete and Big Ten Champion. Brown returned victorious from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and she has her sights set on LA in 2028. 

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz and produced by Madeleine Willis. This episode was recorded on September 19. 

    35 min
  • Press Box Banter | Down to one

    The 1-1 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the 0-2 Troy Titans this weekend after they fell short to Iowa State.

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode, we discuss the latest news in Iowa athletics, make predictions for upcoming games, and feature a special guest. This week, Press Box Banter host Matt McGowan is joined by Noah Kent. Kent was the runner-up in the U.S. Amateur Final this past summer. Now, Kent leads the Iowa Golf team in his sophomore year. 

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Matt McGowan, Colin Votzmeyer, and Brad Schultz, and produced by Madeleine Willis. This episode was recorded on September 13. 

    39 min
  • Press Box Banter: “In college football, every game is a must-win.”

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode, we discuss the latest news in Iowa athletics, make predictions for upcoming games, and feature a special guest. This week, Press Box Banter hosts are joined by Roy Higgins. Higgins is a devoted fan – a “Hawk Hawk Hawk” – and a father. Higgins has a large social media following on X. He gained popularity in part because his son, Jay Higgins, is an All-American linebacker. Higgins is also known for his catchy slogans and hashtags such as “Higginized.”

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Matt McGowan, Colin Votzmeyer, and Brad Schultz, and produced by Madeleine Willis. This episode was recorded on August 29 and 30. 

    52 min
  • Press Box Banter: Making history with Iowa women’s basketball player Jada Gyamfi

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming games. This week’s edition features Jada Gyamfi, a player on the Iowa women’s basketball team, as she talks about Iowa’s historic season and playing with Caitlin Clark.

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Kenna Roering, Matt McGowan, and Brad Schultz and produced by Jami Martin-Trainor. This episode was recorded on April 24 and 25.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Press Box Banter: Catching Indiana Fever with Chloe Peterson

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode we talk about the latest athletics news, host a special guest, and make predictions for upcoming games. This week’s edition features Chloe Peterson, a trending sports reporter for the Indy Star and an alum of the Daily Iowan. She’s covered Caitlin Clark for both outlets and attended this week’s WNBA draft. She shares her experience covering the event and how Clark will fit into the Indiana Fever team.  

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Matt McGowan, Kenna Roering, and Chris Meglio, and produced by Natalie Dunlap.

    54 min
  • Press Box Banter: Cheering on the Iowa women’s basketball team with Kael Christensen

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming games. This week’s edition features Kael Christensen, a member of the pep band who traveled with the Iowa women’s basketball team for the NCAA tournament. 

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Jami Martin-Trainor, Matt McGowan, and Chris Meglio and produced by Jami Martin-Trainor. This episode was recorded on April 10.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Press Box Banter: Celebrating women’s athletics with Harper Dunne

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode we talk about the latest athletics news, host a special guest, and make predictions for upcoming games. This week’s edition features field hockey planner Harper Dunne. She shares what it means to be a female athlete at Iowa and Christine Grant’s impact on the program. Hosts unpack the intense Iowa vs. LSU game and make predictions for the Final Four. Plus, stick around for the third segment to listen to Matt McGowan and Brad Shultz debate if the Cubs or White Socks are the better team. In this argument, Chris Meglio sides with the city of Chicago. 

    This episode of Press Box Banter is hosted by Matt McGowan, Brad Schultz, and Chris Meglio, and produced by Natalie Dunlap.


    1 hr 33 min
  • Press Box Banter: Dashing down memory lane with Chris Werner

    Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. On each episode we talk about the latest athletics news, host a special guest, and make predictions for upcoming games. This week’s edition features Chris Werner, a former DI sports journalist. He shares his postgraduate experience working as a Media Relations Associate for the Iowa Cubs, plus stories from his DoorDash side hustle 

    This week’s episode was hosted by Brad Schultz, Chris Meglio, Matt McGowan and Colin Votzmeyer and produced by Natalie Dunlap.

     

    1 hr 26 min

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Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming games.