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Cyclone Fanatic
Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.
Episodes
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Blood out west ... Tyrese Hunter plays the heel
Williams & Blum discuss the infighting within the Pac-12. Tyrese Hunter steps up to the plate as a new rival to Cyclone Nation. Iowa State football's fall camp…
Cyclone FanaticMatt Campbell previews fall camp during his football media day press conference
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell met with the media for 30 minutes on Tuesday to break down his team's upcoming fall camp, Hunter Dekkers' development…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Matt Campbell stops by; Pac-12 is angry
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell joins the guys for a final chat before fall camp begins this week. Plus, reaction to the Pac-12's misdirected anger at the…
Cyclone FanaticAn all Omaha edition of the podcast
Jared Stansbury and Brent Blum dive into Omaha Biliew's commitment to Iowa State, Chris Williams throws in a few thoughts on Iowa State's men's basketball…
Cyclone FanaticFootball (And Random Things): Episode 114 w/ Jay Jordan
Jeff Woody and Jared Stansbury are joined by their first Jay Jordan to break down Iowa State's offense, what we know at this point, where we have questions…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Why Blum took his new job ... Omaha's big decision & more
Blum explains why he took the job to be the director of the We Will Collective. Omaha Biliew is set to make a decision this week. The guys give their latest…
Cyclone FanaticCW Pod: Catching up with Allen Lazard
Chris welcomes his new neighbor (and wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers) Allen Lazard to the home office for a catching up session. One of the greatest to…
Cyclone FanaticCW Pod: Featuring ISU basketball assistant coach J.R. Blount
Chris Williams welcomes Iowa State assistant basketball coach J.R. Blount to the podcast. The two discuss where Blount came from to end up in Ames. What is…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 77
On a new episode of Title IX presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business, Steph Copley and Alisa Woods bounce around stories from the world…
Cyclone FanaticFootball (And Random Things): Episode 113 w/ Big 12 Radio's Ari Temkin
Jeff Woody and Jared Stansbury are joined by Big 12 Radio's Ari Temkin to get some outside perspective on this year's Iowa State football team, where the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Stanz fills in with Blum to break down Milan Momcilovic
Jared Stansbury is in for Chris Williams to break down Milan Momcilovic's commitment to Iowa State with Brent Blum on this week's podcast. The fellas dive into…
Cyclone FanaticCW & Stanz on Brett Yormark's Big 12 Media Days debut
Chris Williams and Jared Stansbury give their thoughts on Brett Yormark's debut press conference at Big 12 Media Days, responding to what Yormark said about…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Latest realignment thoughts & CW's Big 12 preseason poll
Williams & Blum hash out all of the latest news and rumors when it comes to realignment. What's next for the Big 12 heading into this week's league meetings in…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 76
Steph Copley and Alisa Woods break down the Women's College World Series' viewership numbers, Brittany Griner's continued detention in Russia and give some…
Cyclone FanaticCW Pod: Answering realignment mailbag questions
Chris Williams takes questions from fans regarding everything going on in conference realignment, regarding the Big 12's potential fate and more. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticFootball (And Random Things): Episode 112 (Realignment Edition)
Jeff Woody and Jared Stansbury dive into the continuing chaos of college athletics realignment, break down what it means on the football side, where we could…
Cyclone FanaticCW: Analyzing the latest conference realignment news for Tuesday, July 5
Chris Williams catches you up on the latest regarding conference realignment. Where does the Big 12 stand? What's the next domino to fall? Chris provides…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3 with Cyclone center Osun Osunniyi
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury are joined by one of the best shot blockers in college basketball, new Cyclone center Osun Osunniyi, on a new episode…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Analyzing USC/UCLA to the Big Ten & what it means for ISU
Williams & Blum get together midweek for an emergency podcast to discuss Thursday's shocking story that USC and UCLA are joining the Big Ten, effective in…
Cyclone FanaticCW Pod: New Iowa State assistant men's basketball coach Nate Schmidt
Get to know Iowa State's new assistant basketball coach, Nate Schmidt via this conversation with Chris Williams. Schmidt's road to Iowa State's bench is…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Firing back, basketball recruiting & more
Williams & Blum are a little feisty this week as the guys come to the aid of Iowa State and Ames via a couple of UCLA reporters. The guys talk basketball…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3 with TCU center Eddie Lampkin
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury are joined by TCU center Eddie Lampkin to talk about the momentum for the Frogs' program going into next season, what…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 75 w/ Tracy Wolfson
Steph Copley and Alisa Woods talk about the impact of 50 years of Title IX on a new episode of the podcast before welcoming CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson to the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Recruiting momentum for the Cyclones
The guys discuss Iowa State football's recent recruiting momentum. How much should we read into what has happened over the last few weeks? Plus, talking about…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3 with Cyclone guard Jaren Holmes
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury are joined by new Iowa State guard, and St. Bonaventure transfer, Jaren Holmes to explain why baseball was his first…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: Diving into the Big 12 after the dust has settled
With 29 transfers in and 40 transfers out, Big 12 men's basketball rosters look a lot different than they did when the last season ended in March. Scott…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: On McCarney's reunion, the new Big 12 setup and more
Williams & Blum discuss Chris' recent decision to leave KXnO Radio as a full-time host. Dan McCarney and a big chunk of his former players all came back to…
Cyclone FanaticX-Pod: Jaylin Noel
Xavier Hutchinson is joined by sophomore wide receiver Jaylin Noel to talk about his breakout freshman season and what's to come in his career on a new episode…
Cyclone FanaticCW Pod: ISU offensive coordinator Tom Manning
Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning sits down with our Chris Williams to discuss an array of topics leading up to the 2022 Cyclone Football season…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 74
On a new episode of Title IX, Steph Copley and Alisa Woods dive into Women's College World Series attendance, the growth of the National Women's Soccer League…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Is the hoops roster set? Taking audience questions
Williams & Blum react to AJ Green's decision to go pro. What does it mean for the Cyclones? Then, the guys tip back on a little too much Cody Road while…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: A.J. Green watch, Tyrese Hunter to Texas & more
Williams & Blum are back after a long weekend to drink some Cody Road and discuss what the final few days of "A.J. Green" watch will be like. Tyrese Hunter…
Cyclone FanaticX-Pod: Featuring Anthony Johnson
Iowa State's star wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson interviews one of the greatest defensive backs in Cyclone Football history, Anthony Johnson in the first…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 73 with former Cyclone linebacker Mike Rose
Steph Copley and Alisa Woods discuss the new collective bargaining agreement for the United States women's national soccer team then talk to former Cyclone…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Omaha Biliew's recruitment, Saban vs. Jimbo & the future of ESPN
Five-start hoops prospect Omaha Biliew included Iowa State in his top-4 last week. The guys analyze what that means for Iowa State basketball. It's Nick vs…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: An interview with former Cyclone guard Matt Thomas
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury are joined by former Iowa State guard Matt Thomas to reminisce on his Iowa State experience, discuss his NBA journey…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Adding Osun, Big 12 football's setup & TV contracts
Williams & Blum discuss Iowa State basketball's massive addition in Osun Osunniyi. What's next and where is the roster at heading into the summer? Craig…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: Jaren Holmes' fit and Scott's rules for the transfer portal
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury give their thoughts on Jaren Holmes' fit on Iowa State's 2022-23 roster and where the roster can still get better…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 72
Steph Copley and Alisa Woods dive into Iowa State's softball and women's golf postseasons, the Kentucky Derby and WNBA news then interview Dr. Valentina…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Let's talk football
In a very focused episode of the podcast, Williams and Blum take their first deep dive into the 2022 Iowa State football season. The guys look at Chris'…
Cyclone FanaticThe X-Pod: An introduction
Launching a brand new podcast on the network ... "The X-Pod" featuring Iowa State's All-Big 12 wide receiver Xavier Hutchison. In the inaugural episode…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Wild weekend; draft thoughts; hoops recruiting & more
Williams & Blum discuss the unexpected departure of Craig McDonald from the Iowa State football program. The transfer portal was good to Cyclone hoops last…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: An interview with Cyclone guard Caleb Grill
Scott and Jared are joined by Iowa State guard Caleb Grill to discuss this past season for the Cyclones, Caleb's goals for the summer, where he feels he can…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 71
Steph Copley and Alisa Woods dive into Iowa State's addition of transfer center, and two-time NAIA Player of the Year, Stephanie Soares then discuss the impact…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Dan McCarney, Connor Greene on Iowa State's new "We Will" NiL collective
Chris Williams goes in-depth on Iowa State's new NiL collective, "We Will," with director and former Cyclone football player Connor Greene. Then the great Dan…
Cyclone FanaticFootball (And Random Things): Episode 111 w/ Jay Jordan
Jared Stansbury and Jay Jordan take an overarching look at Iowa State football, where expectations should be going into the season, the things that will shift…
Cyclone FanaticFootball (And Random Things): Episode 110
Jeff Woody and Jared Stansbury dive into Iowa State's defense coming out of spring practice and more on a new episode of Football (And Random Things). Learn…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: Tyrese Hunter enters the transfer portal
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury give their thoughts on Tyrese Hunter's decision to enter the transfer portal, the impact of NIL on college athletics…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: A lot to talk about
Williams & Blum address the deafening Tyrese Hunter transfer rumors from over the weekend. A deep talk on the future of NiL and college athletics and…
Cyclone FanaticFootball (And Random Things): Episode 109
Jeff Woody and Jared Stansbury break down Iowa State's offense as spring football 2022 reaches its close, how Hunter Dekkers can change the Cyclones in 2022…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: An interview with Cyclone forward Aljaz Kunc
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury are joined by Iowa State forward Aljaz Kunc on this week's episode of Corner 3 to give final thoughts on Iowa State's…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 70 w/ Emily Ryan
Steph Copley and Alisa Woods discuss the future of the NCAA women's basketball tournament's TV rights then welcome Iowa State point guard Emily Ryan to a new…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: What should the Big 12 target in its next commish?
Williams and Blum discuss what the Big 12 should do when it comes to replacing Bob Bowlsby as the league's commissioner. Also: Daniyal Robinson gets a head…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: KU reigns, Jeremiah Williams commits & Jaz is coming back
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury dive into Kansas' national championship win, Temple transfer Jeremiah Williams' commitment to Iowa State and how he…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Transfer season and the Final Four
Williams and Blum begin with Final Four talk, and how Coach K once almost ended up at Iowa State. Then, a look at transfer season and the current state of Iowa…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: Wrapping up the 2021-22 season
Jacqueline and Ben dive into their final thoughts of the 2021-22 season, look ahead to their expectations for next season plus dive into some of the…
Cyclone FanaticTitle IX: Episode 69
Final thoughts about the men's and women's basketball season and discussing Alisa’s foray into celebrity cake baking on a new episode of Title IX presented by…
Cyclone FanaticCorner 3: Putting a bow on the season and an offseason table setter
Scott Christopherson and Jared Stansbury dive into Iowa State's loss to Miami, give their final thoughts on the season, react to some of the recent news with…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Basketball recap and expectations for next year
Williams & Blum discuss the end to the Iowa State men's and women's basketball seasons, which came to a close on Friday night. The duo starts to look ahead to…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: NCAA Championships Recap
Jacqueline and Ben recap Iowa State's overall team performance at the NCAA Championships, what to take away from David Carr's third-place finish, and the…