Tracking The Storm: Stories From Loyal Sons

Where do the Cyclones go from here? Chris and Keith break down Iowa State’s loss to BYU, an offense struggling to find answers and a defense that kept fighting. With a bye week ahead, is it time for a quarterback change—or can simpler reads, better execution and a stronger downfield passing game turn things around? The guys go game by game through the remaining schedule, debate a possible 7–5 fini...

Iowa State’s loss to Utah left plenty for Cyclones fans to unpack. The Tracking the Storm crew breaks down the slow start, the defense’s second-half adjustments, missed tackles, and an offense still searching for its rhythm. Should the Cyclones make more use of their quarterback’s running ability? The guys also discuss the team’s fight to get back in the game, what gives them hope for the rest of...

Iowa State football is back — and the Cyclones opened the season exactly how they were supposed to: with physicality, pressure and domination. On this episode of Tracking the Storm , Chris and Keith break down Iowa State’s season-opening win, including a defense that flew to the football, piled up six sacks and forced three turnovers. They discuss the early signs of the new era, the increased aggr...

Iowa State tight ends coach Seth Hestness joins Tracking the Storm for an inside look at the culture being built in Ames and why this new era of Cyclone football is centered on physicality, toughness, grit and togetherness . Hestness shares his journey from Mason City and Wartburg College to stops at Minnesota, North Dakota State, Tennessee State and Army before getting the opportunity to come hom...

Former Iowa State Cyclones running back Tommy Davis joins Kent Anderson, Keith Schrage and the 3 Beards Media crew live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio for an unfiltered conversation on Tracking the Storm. From East St. Louis Assumption High School and Clarence “Hudson” recruiting him hard, to stealing the show as a freshman and exploding for a legendary 75-yard touchdown run against a star-studd...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio and powered by Revelton Distilling Company. Iowa State legend Seneca Wallace joins Tracking the Storm for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into his journey from Sacramento to Ames and beyond. The dual-threat quarterback shares how he went from non-qualifier and junior-college standout to Cyclone icon under Dan McCarney, the culture shock of Midwest winters, and the...

Chris & Tom Boskey join the show for an unforgettable deep dive into Iowa State football history. The Boskey brothers — Chicago tough guys who became synonymous with greatness at Iowa State — share stories from growing up on the south side, their recruitment, playing in the brutal Big 8 era, and battling legends like Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa. From Earl Bruce’s intense practices and Pete Ro...

In this special heartfelt tribute episode of Tracking the Storm , we honor the life and legacy of legendary Iowa State football coach Jim Walden, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88. Host Dave Larson and Keith Schrage welcome former players and coaches who knew Coach Walden best, including Dan McCarney (who succeeded him at ISU), longtime assistant Jimmy Burrow, and standout running...

Live from the Iowa State Football Letterwinners Golf Outing at Cold Water Golf Club! Keith and the crew are on-site soaking up the sun, stories, and Cyclone brotherhood with former players, coaches, and alumni. Mike Green, Director of the Letterwinners Club, joins to talk about embracing history, alumni reunions, and keeping the "Loyal Sons Forever True" bond strong under new head coach...

Connor Moberly, Iowa State quarterback and Southeast Polk two-time state champion, joins Chris Shipley and Keith for a raw, unfiltered look at life as a Cyclone QB. From building a dynasty at Southeast Polk alongside stars like Abu Sama and Caden Proctor, to his recruitment journey, early playing time as a true freshman, and navigating the high-stakes QB competition with Rocco Becht, JJ and others...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios, join hosts Kent and Keith on Tracking The Storm as they sit down with Iowa State Cyclone legend and birthday boy Alex Espinoza . In this heartfelt episode, Alex shares his remarkable journey from Pico Rivera, California, through Cal State Fullerton, to becoming a starting quarterback for the Cyclones. He opens up about the massive culture shock of moving fro...

Join us for an unforgettable episode of Tracking The Storm on the 25 year anniversary of ISU Baseball's last game. We talk to Iowa State baseball legends Mike Busch (All-American two-sport star), Chris Zima (1984-88 pitcher), Jon Heath (1982-86 pitcher/outfielder), Mark Hanrahan, and Rob Conway from that final team, sit down to share stories from the diamond. From the glory days of Big 8 baseb...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company. From the family farm in Parkersburg to becoming a two-time All-Big 12 star and 1,000-point/1,000-rebound legend at Iowa State, Chelsea Poppens joins Keith and Kent for a raw, unfiltered conversation. Chelsea opens up about small-town Iowa values, playing through an EF5 tornado, the Sweet 16 run at Iowa State, her WN...

Join hosts Keith and Kent for an unforgettable conversation with Iowa State football icon Tom Randall . From growing up in Mason City and reluctantly playing one year of high school football, to starring as a defensive tackle under Earl Bruce, getting drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, playing in Super Bowl XIII, and later suiting up for the Houston Oilers alongside Earl Campbell — Tom shares incredib...

In Part 2 with Olympic silver medalist Danny Harris, the conversation turns raw, real, and uncomfortable—in the best way possible. Danny pulls back the curtain on what happens when elite success, ego, and pressure collide with real life. From competing at the highest level in the world to battling addiction and facing himself in recovery, Danny shares the truth about how quickly things can unravel...

Olympic silver medalist and Iowa State legend Danny Harris joins Tracking the Storm for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most remarkable journeys in Cyclone history. Harris burst onto the world stage in 1984 when he won Olympic Silver in the 400m hurdles in Los Angeles , becoming one of the youngest athletes ever to medal in the event. A standout at Iowa State University , Harris wen...

Former Iowa State Cyclones standout Ellis Hobbs joins Tracking the Storm for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way beyond the box score. The guys open with the pulse of the season— Big 12 hoops, March Madness vibes, and what Iowa State has to clean up —then settle in for an honest, high-energy interview with one of the most recognizable names to come through Ames. Ellis shares his journey from...

Coach Hudson was so great and had so much more to tell, we had to have a part 2. If you havent heard, Clarence Hudson joins the show to talk about his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the pride that comes from representing the Cardinal and Gold. From behind-the-scenes memories to honest reflections on growth, culture, and the future of the program, this episode dives deep into what...

On this episode of Tracking the Storm , the crew sits down for a real, unfiltered conversation that blends Cyclone passion, personal stories, and the moments that shape what it means to be part of the Iowa State legacy. Clarence Hudson joins the show to talk about his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the pride that comes from representing the Cardinal and Gold. From behind-the-scene...

In this episode of Tracking The Storm , we sit down with Iowa State basketball legend Jeff Hornacek for a powerful, story-driven conversation that traces the roots of Hilton Magic , Cyclone basketball history, and the mindset that helped transform Iowa State into a national brand. Jeff shares his unlikely journey from a lightly recruited guard out of suburban Chicago to walking on at Iowa State, e...

In this unforgettable episode of Tracking the Storm , the guys sit down with legendary college football coach Dan McCarney for a deep, unfiltered conversation about Iowa football, Iowa State history, and what it truly means to lead, rebuild, and leave a legacy. Coach McCarney walks listeners through his journey from growing up in Iowa City to playing and coaching at Iowa, Wisconsin, and ultimately...

In this powerful episode of Tracking the Storm , Iowa State legends sit down with College Football Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown for an unfiltered conversation about the modern state of college football—and what’s being lost in the age of NIL and the transfer portal. Coach Brown reflects on his early days at Iowa State, his journey to national championships, and the relationships that defined his...

College football is changing faster than ever, and this episode breaks down exactly why. The show opens with a deep dive into the transfer portal and NIL era, using Indiana’s rapid rise from program afterthought to national contender as a case study in how money, roster turnover, and donor support are reshaping the sport. Then legendary former Iowa State head coach Jim Walden joins the conversatio...

The inaugural episode of Tracking the Storm sets the tone for what this show is all about: loyalty, toughness, history, and the stories that built Iowa State athletics. Keith Schrage and Kent Anderson kick things off by explaining the vision behind the podcast—giving Cyclone “Loyal Sons” a platform to tell their stories, from the early days to today, and preserving the legacy that still shapes Iow...