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Cyclone Fanatic
Hosted by Chris Williams · EN
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.
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Williams & Blum: The Jimmy Rogers era is HERE
6d ago01:11:44Tap to summarizeBrent Blum is joined by Jake Brend filling in for Chris Williams to recap Thursday's interviews with Jimmy Rogers and Ross Watson. Brend and Blum have a nuanced conversation about the Iowa State and Penn State relationship and what feelings fans might have this fall. The guys continue to share their excitement for this upcoming season and some of the advantages Iowa State might have early in the year as an unknown team. Plus, they react to Jamie Pollard announcing he won't be around for basketball season and why that timing is important for the athletic department. Finally, they close by expressing why the T.J. Otzelberger era is just getting started. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers is keeping complacency away from Iowa State
1w ago00:14:35Tap to summarizeJake Brend explains some of the tweaks he's made to the Daily Clone and how that relates to what Jimmy Rogers hiring Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl and SAM/Nickels/Passing Game Coordinator Ross Watson. Plus, Watson explains a story from the legendary Dick Lebeau that's helped shape him as a coach. Presented by Whyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →PRESEASON CYCLONE FOOTBALL SPECIAL: Jimmy Rogers & Ross Watson join Jake Brend & Levi Stevenson
1w ago02:17:06Tap to summarizeAre Cyclone fans ready for some football?! Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson host a Cyclone Fanatic///CF After Dark collab at the Cyclone Football Gridiron Golf Outing. Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers joins the program to share his football philosophies, why he picked Iowa State to win the Big 12, how he adapts year-by-year, how his staff handled their first recruiting cycle and a lot more. Iowa State SAM/Nickels/Passing Game Coordinator Ross Watson joins in on the fun to explain what his job is, why he loves coaching, the dynamic as an "outsider" on the defensive staff, relives his Mt Union days and a lot more. Gridiron Club president Jay Chapman sits down to share their mission, how the club has changed in his time and what the current needs of the organization are. Enjoy over two hours of Cyclone football sicko content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Beat Reporters: Jamie Pollard speaks his mind on A LOT
1w ago01:05:01Tap to summarizeJake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray react to Jamie Pollard's busy week in the news cycle. The guys react to Pollard's opinions on retirement, state funding from the government, Texas Tech's handling of Brendan Sorsby and Jimmy Rogers' expectations. Plus, the beat reporters have a nuanced conversation about Matt Campbell's latest comments about Taylor Mouser and play the what-if game on Pollard's decision. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Iowa State has EARNED respect nationally
1w ago00:14:54Tap to summarizeJake Brend explains that Iowa State fans are sensitive for good reason but that's it's also important to give national media credit when it's due. His reasoning? T.J. Otzelberger has earned a level of national respect that's mostly unheard of at Iowa State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →1-on-1 with offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl
1w ago00:33:12Tap to summarizeIowa State’s new Offensive Coordinator, Tyler Roehl, sits down with Chris Williams to explain how his time in the NFL with Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions is shaping the Cyclones' brand-new offensive identity. Coming off an intense offseason, Coach Roehl discusses how he's modeling Iowa State's structure off of the NFL.He also breaks down the quarterback room, praising key leaders like Jaylen Raynor and Connor Moberly for stepping up during roster transitions. Roehl explains his core philosophy: "Time of Physicality" (TOP) over possession time. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Matt Campbell isn't the ONLY coach that can win in Ames
1w ago00:11:42Tap to summarizeJust because Matt Campbell is the most successful coach in Iowa State football's history, it doesn't mean that he's the only coach who can win in Ames. Jake Brend explains why based off of the recent Jimmy Rogers story. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →1-on-1 with defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit | Williams & Blum
1w ago00:36:24Tap to summarizeIn a sit-down interview with Chris Williams, Iowa State defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit outlines the aggressive identity he and Head Coach Jimmy Rogers are bringing to Ames. Reflecting on his transition from interim head coach at Washington State to Iowa State, Bobbit highlights a recruiting strategy built around culture fit and long-term development over quick fixes. Bobbit and Williams discuss what the new four-down base defense will look like and why he rejects the "bend but don't break" philosophy. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Pollard plans to retire before basketball, Bobbit & Roehl preview (July 21, 2026)
2w ago00:13:47Tap to summarizeJamie Pollard announces on the 365 Sports' "Smoak Show" that he plans to retire before basketball season. What does that mean for Iowa State? Plus, Jake Brend previews offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl and defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit's interview with Chris Williams that will air Wednesday. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Williams & Blum: Questions from fans as football season approaches (July 19, 2026)
2w ago00:59:04Tap to summarizeChris Williams & Brent Blum take questions from subscribers about the upcoming Iowa State football season. Which Cyclones do the guys think have an NFL future? More analysis on President David Cook’s search for a new athletics director. Post Malone wore an Iowa shirt in Jack Trice Stadium on Friday night. How does that happen? All this and more, courtesy of our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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