The CW Pod

Do you ever go through an entire work day where you go nonstop and at the end, feel like you got absolutely nothing done? Former Cyclone and NBA player Paul Shirley’s latest book, “The Art of Focused Work” approaches how to avoid such a common problem for people living in the year 2025. Chris Williams & Paul Shirley discuss screen time, mental overloads, evolution, AI, being more productive and a lot more, thanks to our friends at Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams welcomes Iowa Everywhere's very own Mackenzie Eddie as they discuss the new Netflix documentary "Titan: The OceanGate Disaster." Why didn't anyone stop it? Touching on CW taking his daughter to Avril Lavigne, and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams welcomes former Iowa Senator Nate Boulton to the show to discuss the big house settlement in college athletics. How will this impact our local teams? Is this a temporary fix for college athletics or could it lead us into a new-look future? Finally, Chris asks Nate about the legality of a Big Ten / SEC “super league,” and if Iowa could potentially bring a sports betting tax to consumers to fund college athletics in our state. All presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams dumbs down everything that’s happening this week at the SEC meetings in Florida, while longing for an equal superpower to the SEC like the Big Ten used to be. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams gives his unfiltered thoughts on how social media is the cause for "coach speak." Touching on tip culture in the US and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams analyzes why Brett Yormark is the perfect person to continue leading the Big 12 into the next decade. Is local media about to have a renaissance? Plus, CW tells a story from his daddy/daughter NASCAR weekend. Courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams welcomes Alex Kuberski of Kuberski Brothers Lawn Care to give you tips to keep your lawn in tip-top shape. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams dives deep into the latest news from the NCAA and how it relates to the media before discussing Shedeur Sanders falling in the draft and TKO going global. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams sits down with Drake Men's Basketball Coach Eric Henderson to discuss his journey from being a second-grade teacher to landing the Drake job. Why he's excited to be a Bulldog, his approach to coaching, and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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Chris Williams welcomes his friend Mark Freund to the show this week to preview WrestleMania, which will occur this weekend in Las Vegas. The two not only discuss the top storylines, but professional wrestling’s recent growth as a whole. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon.

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