After a very casual and normal break between episodes, Jamie and Eric are back to discuss ISU basketball as only they can.

First, a "state of the union" for men's and women's basketball, comparing their mindsets entering Big 12 play to where both sit today and expectations for the season.

Then, they dive in on the culture of the programs and why it's so important to have a defined identity at Iowa State. Anecdotes from a lifetime around WBB and Eric's year on the men's side bring some perspective to a conversation that could go on for hours.

Plus, why each program is attractive to prospects and able to build year over year.

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We are back on a new day- look for the Cyclone Family Podcast on Fridays, mostly, probably, going forward!

Both Cyclone teams saw flashes of brilliance in Portland, including a win over #1 for the men and about 70 minutes of dominating basketball for the women. Each also saw a big step forward for a key player going forward- a pair of fan-favorites in Caleb Grill and Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw.

CyHawk week is here for both basketball teams as well as wrestling! All matchups are shaping up to be legendary- top-15ish? matchup for the women, a men's team with more to prove, and wrestling looking to show the world that ISU is here to shake the table!

Volleyball looks to continue their successful season, facing off against FGCU Friday afternoon in the NCAA tournament. Can the 6-seed earn another game?

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Football is what it is.... But could that mean they're destined to ruin fairytale seasons for their conference mates? If so, this could be another for the books...

Both Cyclone men's and women's basketball teams head to Oregon this week to represent the school in a premier event, the Phil Knight Invitational. Each have a lot on the line, including...

-Opportunities for marquee wins for the women looking to strengthen their resume while already considered a top team in the country

-A chance to see Denae Fritz and Stephanie Soares against elite talent, as well as how the rest of the team adjusts around them

-Can Caleb Grill continue his road shooting heater from last year... And maybe bring some home with him?

-How do the men fare against power 5 opponents?

Fortunately, we can watch for ourselves at home, as all games are slated for ESPN network channels.

Looking elsewhere in the athletic department, swimming and diving pull off an upset and leave a host of shattered records in their wake from the Kansas meet.

Volleyball finishes out their regular season at home Wednesday. Can they right the ship after a 2-game skid and stick at fourth in the league?

Wrestling continues to get it done, ending the longest dual win streak of any division in the country.

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The football season is winding down and all Jamie and Eric feel is deja vu.

Meanwhile, men's basketball has shown glimpses of this year's potential identity. Lockdown defense? Still present. Improved offense? Seems likely. New players? Lots of upside, including some unexpected facets that can really boost the Cyclones.

One the women's side, the returners show marked improvement, but keying in on the newcomers... Denae Fritz and Stephanie Soares are "un-Iowa State-like" players by Jamie's standards... Hear why that's a GOOD thing!

Volleyball sticks at third in the conference, can the finish strong with three games left?

Big news for wrestling as they continue to win in dominating fashion and add an exciting option for fans looking to follow matches from home or on the run.

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Iowa State football capped off Homecoming with their first conference win over West Virginia. Now, they stare down a team that's spent most of the season ranked, yet opened as about even odds. Can the Cyclones take down the Cowboys to make it two straight?

14- ranked Cyclone wrestling started the season with an emphatic win over #12 Wisconsin, notching a 26-6 win alongside two other victories to extend the country's second-longest dual win streak dating back to last season.

Volleyball sadly swept by the Wildcats... BUT, can they take down Texas a second time, this time on the road?

BASKETBALL!!!! Men's and women's basketball each tip off on Monday, November 7, day one of the season, plus another game later in the week. New faces on each team raise questions that can greatly affect their teams' ceilings. What can we learn this week?

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Iowa State football lost to Oklahoma. It wasn't pretty. Moving on.

Homecoming vs. West Virginia is the Cyclones' best chance at a Big 12 win... Can they get it done?

Football has been exhausting, so consider supporting other ISU athletics programs as well! Volleyball is on a 7-match tear and sits at 2nd in the Big 12 standings!

Women's basketball hosts an exhibition games this week!

Both men's and women's basketball have HoopHall Award nominees!

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We're back! After a 2-week hiatus (one planned, one not so much) Jamie and Eric are here to tell you the best things happening in cyclone athletics... And the list is long! There's something for everyone, including

-Volleyball on an absolute tear, including a win over formerly-undefeated Texas

-Women's basketball earning some big-time preseason nods

-Women's golf ending their fall on a high note

And even more!

Plus, a little bit of preview on football vs. Oklahoma... Is there ay significant wisdom there? Maybe not, but we are back and ready for a solid week of ISU athletics.

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It's a rough year to play in the Big 12, and rougher yet if you've got deficiencies to shore up. Jamie and Eric chatted a bit about the injuries plaguing ISU, how wrong they were about the type of game we'd see against Kansas, and how to deal with the stress of Cyclone fandom.

Some positives!

Breece Hall's game-winning TD (in true Cyclone style) and volleyball upsets #13 Baylor. Could that win be a key to a burgeoning revenge plot between football and volleyball?!

Looking ahead to Farmageddon, Jamie is still mostly concerned by the lack of a trophy and Eric is worried for ISU's run game.

For next weekend, head to the Ten 12 Podcast or fire up an interview from season 1- the CFP is on break while Jamie finally has her honeymoon! We will be back 10/17, hopefully to talk a little Texas trash and ISU basketball.

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The Steyer siblings finally got to watch a game live together... Sadly, the good luck wasn't there.

Iowa State dropped their first Big 12 game to preseason #1 Baylor. What's that mean going forward? Well, the sky isn't falling.

A few players stepped up, a few need to be more present, and it'd be really great to get one for more than a single play...

For conference game 2, Iowa State fans find themselves needing to recalibrate their expectations to account for a Kansas team suddenly showing they know what sport they're playing!

Plus, Cyclone Family Podcast alums have a big weekend- Congrats to Alison (Lacey) Otzelberger on her Hall of Fame induction and Bridget Carleton on leading Canada to a 3-0 start at the FIBA World Cub with 19 points against Japan!

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Jamie Steyer Johnson and Eric Steyer have seen three wins and they're ready for more!

After a convincing win over Ohio in week 3, they discuss the breakout stars of the game and what that means for the Cyclones going forward. Plus, Jace Gilbert has a leg- can ISU figure out how to protect it?

Iowa State is back where they thrive- seeing some success yet flying under the radar as one of four 3-0 teams left in the conference.

Next, the Cyclones' biggest test yet- a disciplined Baylor team picked to finish first in the conference. Can Dekkers throw the team to a win? Will Cartevious Norton and Jake Remsburg return to give their team a boost? Jamie and Eric will both be present in Jack Trice to find out!

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