Podcast
Washed Up Walkons
Hosted by Tyler Kluver · EN
Go inside the locker room with 3 guys who have worn the Black and Gold. An unfiltered look inside Iowa Football featuring stories, first hand accounts, and personal experience. Join us as we break down and preview games during football season and in the off season enjoy guest interviews from former players, teammates, coaches, staff, and other relevant Iowa Football/Sports names. Hawks By A Million!
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Iowa basketball's wild weekend / Grant in Houston / Best Duke loss yet? | Almost Football 3/31/26
Mar 3102:02:35Tap to summarizeCALL AND LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 303-578-0864 if you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons. Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Iowa Basketball: 'Elite' In 2026 | WUW 678
Mar 3000:48:58Tap to summarizeWe recap Iowa men’s basketball’s March Madness run, including the Sweet 16 win over Nebraska, the excitement of Iowa getting a national spotlight moment, and the eventual loss to Illinois, with discussion of how postseason success reshapes fan expectations and how Ben McCollum’s first-year Elite Eight run sets a high bar. The hosts also talk Nebraska spring football culture and attendance, Iowa spring ball clips, and react to a Nebraska defender claiming the Huskers could have the Big Ten’s best defense. They note Iowa’s 2027 commit Jake Thies, a three-star safety/running back from Missouri, and close with plans for a future McCollum year-one recap guest segment. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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SWEET 16 PREVIEW | MCCOLLUM IS A DAWG | WUW 677
Mar 2601:01:34Tap to summarizeThe Washed Up Basketball podcast recaps Iowa’s upset of No. 1 Florida and the program’s first Sweet 16 appearance in decades, releasing the morning the Hawkeyes face Nebraska after splitting two regular-season meetings. The hosts discuss Drake missing the show, Grant traveling to Houston, and the emotions and key moments of the Florida win, including late-game strategy and Florida’s decision to press. They note betting and March Madness viewing, highlight Ben McCollum’s coaching style, routines, and messaging about ignoring outside noise, and touch on Iowa women’s upset loss to Virginia and optimism for a young roster. The episode includes brief sponsor reads, a tangent on Houston travel and Texas barbecue, and closes with hopes for another Iowa tournament moment. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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VAMOS FOLGUEIRAS | Almost Football 03/24/26
Mar 2401:11:06Tap to summarizeCALL AND LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 303-578-0864 if you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons. Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Xavier Nwankpa | WUW 676
Mar 2301:00:22Tap to summarizeXavier grew up in central Iowa and prepped at South East Polk before joining the Hawks in January of 2022. He joins to discuss being days away from Iowa’s Pro Day after a strong NFL Combine, describing the stressful schedule, extensive medical checks, and interview prep through weekly Zoom mock interviews. He reflects on training in Austin, returning to Iowa City, and his high school recruitment as a Southeast Polk standout, explaining why he chose Iowa over Ohio State and Notre Dame and valuing Kirk Ferentz’s stability and the staff’s honesty about earning everything. X shares early “welcome to college football” moments, his relationships with coaches Wallace, Parker, and Woods, and how he grew into a starter, including starting the Music City Bowl. He discusses NIL experiences like filming a Powerade ad, learning from teammates like Cooper DeJean and leaders like Jack Campbell, adding a more aggressive defensive mindset, favorite games, and his plan to make an NFL roster starting on special teams while completing agility, bench, and drills at Pro Day. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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THE BRACKET IS FINALLY HERE | Almost Football 03/17/2026
Mar 1701:19:51Tap to summarizeCALL AND LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 303-578-0864 if you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons. Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trey Stross | WUW 602
May 15, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the podcast we sit down with Trey Stross. Trey is from Avon Lake, Ohio and joined the Hawks as a highly touted recruit in 2006. He saw immediate playing time as a Freshman but had a career of 'what if' due to always being injured. Trey shares his insights from his days at Iowa, including overcoming multiple injuries, playing alongside NFL talent, and memorable games like the dramatic win against Michigan State in 2009. Additionally, Trey talks about his transition from athlete to tech professional at Google and Meta and his unexpected stint in the movie 'Draft Day.' He also reflects on the challenges of fatherhood and how his athletic experiences have shaped his life. This episode is not only a deep dive into Trey's football career but also his post-football endeavors, making it a must-listen for sports and movie fans alike. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jack Koerner | WUW 288
Jan 24, 2022Tap to summarizeJack is from Des Moines, Iowa and attended Dowling Catholic High School, home grown I guess.. and was a multi time state champ with the Maroon football team before showing up to Iowa City in 2017. A true born and bred Hawkeye, he tells his story of choosing to wear the black and gold last minute, which came with an interesting conversation with the DB coach from SD, how he worked his way up the ranks within the Iowa program, and the surprise person who he tried to model his career after from the jump. We talk about the safety position in general as well as playing behind guys like Campbell and Benson, and what sort of energy those guys brought to practice, and how they made the team better. We discuss the weight room and leadership, the blueprint of success as a walk on, his boating accident and how his perspective changed after that, Coach Parker, and his potential to continue to underdog story into the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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