In this exciting episode, Matt and Laura Vanderberg sit down with the new head coach of Iowa Women’s Basketball, Jan Jensen! 🌟 Coach Jensen shares her journey from being an associate head coach to stepping into the head coach role, following the legendary Lisa Bluder’s retirement. They delve into her long-standing relationship with Bluder, reflecting on their incredible partnership that spanned over decades and led to back-to-back NCAA Championship appearances. She also shares what it was like to work with Caitlin Clark behind the scenes.

As they look ahead, Coach Jensen expresses her excitement and optimism for the upcoming season, sharing insights into the team’s preparation and goals. Don’t miss this inspiring and heartfelt interview that celebrates the past, present, and future of Iowa Women’s Basketball! 🏀💛🖤

In this month's episode of the Off Season, Matt and Laura dive into recent Iowa Hawkeye Football news, other sports events as well, and tease something new for the show...Then, join us for an intimate interview with Marco Lainez where he opens up about his experience of his football career at Iowa so far. Marco discusses the bond he shares with Cade and the invaluable lessons that have shaped his approach to the game. Beyond the gridiron, he reveals his passions for reading and music, giving us a glimpse into his life off the field.
Most notably, he unveils the personal significance of his bracelets, adorned with quotes from his mentor and father, embodying the essence of bravery and tenacity. Tune in for an inspiring journey of fearlessness and growth.

In this month's episode of the Off Season, Matt and Laura take a deep dive into the recent WNBA draft, where standout players Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin left their mark with being first and second round picks, respectively. Matt and Laura also discuss the latest updates from the Iowa Hawkeyes Football Spring Practice. Matt and Laura then sit down for an exclusive interview with Jada Gyamfi, a member of the Iowa Women's Basketball team, as she shares her remarkable journey. From the unforgettable experience of joining teammates Kate, Gabbie, and Caitlin at the WNBA draft, to her experiences on the Saturday Night Live set and her rise to TikTok stardom with her "Get Ready With Me" videos, Jada's story is one you won't want to miss. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with unforgettable moments and insights into the world of collegiate athletics.

In this offseason episode of Talkin' Hawks with The Vandebergs, we're thrilled to chat about Iowa's recent victory against LSU in Women's Basketball. We're breaking down the game's standout moments by players like Kate Martin and Gabby Marshall. Then, we'll switch gears to talk about winter sports, sharing Caitlin's inspiring basketball journey and discussing how the transfer portal is shaking up college basketball.

On this month's episode we sat down with Owen Freeman, the rising freshman star of Hawkeye basketball. In this exclusive feature, Owen shares his journey from a small-town athlete to a celebrated freshman sensation.
Join us as we delve into the Freeman family’s legacy, and the significance of community in their athletic pursuits.

In the first episode of the offseason, Matt and Laura break down the big news from Iowa football: the hiring of Tim Lester as the new offensive coordinator. They share their thoughts on what Lester brings to the Hawkeyes, how he will fit in with Kirk Ferentz's philosophy, and what his impact will be on the offense. Then, they welcome a special guest to the show: Ben Kueter, the four-sport star from Iowa City High who committed to play both football and wrestling for the Hawkeyes. Kueter talks about his decision to join two of the most prestigious programs in the country, his goals and expectations for his dual-sport career, and his recent achievement of winning the Under-20 World Wrestling Championship.

In this episode The VandeBerg’s recap Iowa’s unfortunate loss to Tennessee at the Citrus Bowl. They also have an inspiring (and hilarious) conversation with Spencer Lee, who will be going to the U.S. Olympic trials for freestyle wrestling this year.

Matt and Laura are back to talk about the upcoming Citrus Bowl. They discuss the future of the podcast, what it's like to travel for bowl games, and then welcome Luke Lachey to the show.

Luke talks about growing up in Columbus, his obsession with Harry Potter, and his many Ohio State connections.

Matt and Laura round out the episode talking about the history of the Tennessee Volunteers, what to expect for the upcoming game,

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In the latest episode of Talkin’ Hawks, Matt and Laura dissect Iowa’s loss to Michigan at the Big Ten Championship. In the first segment, they delve into the defense’s performance on the field, highlighting how it was much better than what the score suggests. They also analyze the key turnovers of the game, which played a pivotal role in Iowa’s defeat.

The hosts welcome Quinn Schulte to the show, who shares his experience of walking on at Iowa. He talks about the reasons behind his decision, his father’s role as a coach, and his interactions with the coaching staff at Iowa.

Finally, Matt and Laura discuss the state of college football with NIL and the transfer portal, and how it impacts Iowa as a developmental school. They provide an insightful analysis of the current state of college football, and how it is evolving with time.

In the latest episode of the Talkin Hawks Podcast, Matt and Laura recap the exciting win over Nebraska. They also chat with Cade McNamara about his incredible journey so far, from high school through his college career. They end the episode with a look ahead to the Big Ten Championship game against Michigan, where they will face a tough challenge from the East division winner.