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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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DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Donovan Davis (May 13, 2026)
5d ago00:20:57Tap to summarizeJake Brend goes 1-on-1 with four-star forward Donovan Davis to talk about his recent commitment to Iowa State, the relationship he's built with T.J. Otzelberger, the strides he's looking to make to his game and a lot more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Williams & Blum: NBA Combine, CFP Expansion, and Wheel of Cyclone lore
5d ago01:03:47Tap to summarizeChris Williams and Brent Blum react to NBA Combine results and what they might mean for former Cyclones. The CFP is set to expand. Is that a good thing for the Big 12? Diving into Cyclone history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Milan & Jefferson at NBA Draft Combine, scouting Jack Kohnen (May 12, 2026)
6d ago00:09:09Tap to summarizeJake Brend gives an update on Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson after the first day of the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a scout on 2027 target Jack Kohnen. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: What does Expansion mean for Iowa State? (May 11, 2026)
1w ago00:14:03Tap to summarizeAs the NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams and it seems inevitable that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24, what does it mean for Iowa State? Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Williams & Blum: How much should we pay attention to Iowa State in preseason Big 12 rankings?
1w ago01:03:57Tap to summarizeIowa State was recently picked to finish last in the Big 12 by a group of writers at ESPN. On today’s show, Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze how much these preseason projections actually matter in 2026. The guys go team-by-team and give early thoughts on the Big 12, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Talking Donovan Davis with 247's Nick Osen (May 7, 2026)
2w ago00:14:55Tap to summarizeNick Osen from 247Sports joins Jake Brend to talk about his scout of Donovan Davis and the type of fit he envisions for Davis in Ames. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Beat Reporters: Donovan Davis commitment, Reliving 2002 Cy-Hawk Game, Campbell ESPN Article
2w ago00:56:42Tap to summarizeJake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down the impact of Donovan Davis’ commitment and what T.J. Otzelberger’s dominance in Wisconsin means. The guys dig into ESPN’s article on Matt Campbell and what could’ve happened if he took the Lions job in 2021. Then the show finishes by “spinning the wheel” to tell Hutchens old Iowa State stories. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →INSTANT REACTION: Donovan Davis COMMITS to Iowa State | DAILY CLONE (May 6, 2026)
2w ago00:23:14Tap to summarizeJake Brend and Jackson Pence react to four-star power forward Donovan Davis' decision to commit to Iowa State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Williams & Blum: Donavan Davis decision day, Duke's streaming deal, and spring departures
2w ago00:54:30Tap to summarizeChris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Donovan Davis commitment ahead of his decision Wednesday night. Duke goes over everyone's head to stream games on Amazon Prime. How does that change the rest of college sports? Talking Jayden Jackson and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →DAILY CLONE: Previewing the Donovan Davis Decision (May 5, 2026)
2w ago00:06:26Tap to summarizeJake Brend previews the Donovan Davis decision and what it could mean for T.J. Otzelberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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