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The College Football Playoff is on the verge of expanding to 12 teams and we have.... thoughts. Is 12 too many teams? Why do we have to include G5 teams? What does it mean for Iowa State (spoiler alert: money and access)? Kyrie Irving is injured and the Nets are still fighting. Things looked bleak but they can still beat the Bucks as long as Bruce Brown steps up. After a quick update on the Mavs/Hawks trade power rankings, we finish off with a recap of episode 2 of the Bachelorette. Katie stepped up. Karl is a sociopath. We are the foremost anti-Greg podcast in Bachelor Nation. There's some spicy conspiracy theories we toss around as we prepare for the rest of the season. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

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The Litecast is raining down takes even if it will never rain outside again. We start with a discussion about Iowa State fans' troubles acquiring tickets to the UNLV game in Las Vegas. Matt explains the whole situation and honestly, we kind of respect the hustle. Then the episode of Dylan takes over. Trae Young is having his moment. Luka Doncic's playoff run is over. We get a nice discussion of who won the infamous trade. The Brooklyn Nets are on fire. Can they win the East without James Harden? Last but not least, the guys break down the premier episode of Katie's season of the Bachelorette. Who stood out? Who really blew it on night 1? Why was Katie so into the gimmick intros? It'll be a fun season to follow in the coming months. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

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This week, we debut the new (mostly) permanent, fan-centric format of the show going forward as Meg takes over as the full-time host. We try out the new format on managing editor Levi, as he talks about some of his most meaningful pieces of Iowa State memorabilia, and answers Meg's rapid-fire questions.

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As we continue to get closer to football season, Austin, Matt, and Dylan attempt to analyze the fan's mindset as we approach an unprecedented reality. We also attempt to define what will make the season successful. After that, we check in on the NBA playoffs as the Nets are rolling, Trae Young is having his moment, and Luka Doncic sadly got hurt. Lastly, we preview the upcoming season of the Bachelorette with our expectations for Katie, some superlatives, and some light roasting of the contestants. Also, we are putting out the call to BRING BACK THE REAL 98.3 THE VIBE. Thanks as always to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

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This week's Litecast features a great interview with Austin & Levi talking to Iowa State Senator Nate Boulton about the NIL bill introduced during this legislative session. Since he wrote it, who better to inform us of what it includes, what it doesn't, and the importance it carries? But before that, Matt, Dylan, and Austin hit the most important topics from last week's virtual tailgate tour. Bill Fennelly got extended, Kim Mulkey continues to haunt Iowa State, and Jack Trice Stadium will be full for football season. Plus, Austin would like to be unblocked on Twitter by Jamie Pollard please. The NBA playoffs are off in full force and the guys have some early impressions about the panicking LA teams and the battle of Trae Young vs Luka Doncic. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

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This week, Levi and Marchie sit down to discuss the current state of Name, Image, and Likeness Laws around the country, as well as Iowa's proposed bill. We get his perspective from the side of the athlete and discuss why it's so important for Iowa to pass a NIL bill, as well as what we think might need to happen to get it done.

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Playoff season is upon us, and the Litecast comes out in full force. We start by addressing the “controversy” around Jamie Pollard’s criticism of the Des Moines Register and the lack of coverage around Iowa State track/softball. After that, we jump in to a longer discussion on the NBA playoffs and the storylines we are following into the play in games. Apparently we all hate everyone except for the Nets? Also, Matt sells the podcast on the Minnesota Wild and why the NHL playoffs are the best postseason in sports. 

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The Litecast is back with a big time interview! But first, Justin Fields is on the Bears. Kene Nwangwu is on the Vikings. The other Cyclones are signed as free agents. Austin and Dylan break down all the goings on from last week's NFL draft. Then, former Cyclone Chris Babb joins the podcast! We talk all things about his season in Germany with all the COVID restrictions, being coached by TJ Otzelberger, his Iowa State career, going head to head with his brother in Europe, and a great story about how he realized the NBA is a whole new level of basketball. He might be the coolest guy ever, and he doesn't get tired of seeing his dunk against Oklahoma State. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisBabb52! And support our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill!

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On this week's Litecast, we cover the big news in women's college hoops with Kim Mulkey leaving Baylor for LSU. Does that make Iowa State the favorite in the Big 12 next year? Then, Matt applies for the PA job at Hilton. Dylan and Austin have helpful suggestions, but we think he's a great candidate. In honor of Steele Jantz's appearance on the Night Cap, the guys share their best memories of his time at Iowa State. Lastly, in honor of this week's NFL draft, we did a mock draft of the current players on Iowa State's roster. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

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TJ Otzelberger keeps on winning on the recruiting trail, as this week we discuss incoming freshman and Ames native Tamin Lipsey, plus Kansas transfer Tristan Enaruna committing. Matt has some fun with stats as we try to make sense of Enaruna's stat line in limited minutes at KU. We also dip our toes in the transfer portal to see what else might be out there for the upcoming season.

Elsewhere, the Nets are crumbling with all their stars constantly being injured. The Nets Minute gave us a chance to deep dive on what's been happening in the league this season. Is this the worst season ever? Do stats matter? Why is the league working against Luka Doncic with the play in tournament? Lastly, we play a game of In or Out covering NFL Draft QBs, spring games, and Joe Buck hosting Jeopardy. Matt gives us a rough explainer of the soccer Super League and maybe we're ok with it?

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