Chris Williams

Cyclone Fanatic

News EN ↓ 2346 episodes

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.

Author

Chris Williams

Episodes

Let Him Cook feat. Conrad Hawley: Journey to Iowa State, life as the C.E.O, and more 02.12.2025 1:08:00

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by Cyclone Legend and former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley as he discusses how he ended up at Iowa State with Coach Otzelberger. What was it like being the C.E.O.? Life stories, being a benchwarmer, and how he turned it all into a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Undefeated week for the Big 4, Audi's record, Brent Blum stepping away 01.12.2025 10:05

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps a perfect week in Iowa State Athletics from the "big four" programs. Wrestling ends a 21 year drought, Audi Crooks breaks her own school record, men's basketball is back in the top 10 and Matt Campbell reflects on the 8-4 regular season. Plus, Brent Blum's impact on Iowa State Athletics. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. L...

Williams & Blum: Cyclone wrestling’s big win, Audi, & football postseason thoughts 01.12.2025 1:10:06

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s big victory over Iowa on the mat Sunday. What it could mean big picture for Kevin Dresser’s program. Audi Crooks goes off for 47 & Williams makes a big statement. Plus, Iowa State football concluded its regular season with an 8-4 record. What the offseason might look like, bowl game speculation, guess the point spreads, and more, all courtesy of Mec...

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State closes regular-season with win at Oklahoma State 29.11.2025 22:35

Chris Williams, Jake Brend, and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF PREGAME: Iowa State closes regular season at Oklahoma State 28.11.2025 13:32

Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's last regular-season game of the 2025 campaign as they hit the road to face Oklahoma State. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Feast Week Recap 28.11.2025 1:00:13

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson take a deep dive into Iowa State's 3-0 finish at the Players Era Invitational. What did we learn about the Cyclones? Getting into the analytics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Oklahoma State Preview & CyHawk Wrestling Drought 28.11.2025 8:25

On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews the weekend for Iowa State football against Oklahoma State and the CyHawk Wrestling Duel. Matt Campbell talks about the impact of still potentially reaching nine wins and Kevin Dresser shares what a win over Iowa could mean for his team. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Land Locks: Week 14 Picks for the 2025 Season 27.11.2025 1:07:27

Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their final regular-season picks, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Syracuse Recap, Dominant Second Half, Winning Big W/O Tamin Again 26.11.2025 6:27

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps No. 15 Iowa State's 95-64 win over Syracuse. Listen to what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's effort in the second half blowout and why he's proud of how the Cyclones played without Tamin Lipsey. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: 2025 Cy-Hawk Preview with Eli McKown 26.11.2025 1:14:58

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 Cy-Hawk dual while highlighting the key matches for the Cyclones. Eli McKown of the Des Moines Register joins the program to discuss the Hawkeyes and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State closes Vegas trip with whooping of Syracuse 26.11.2025 37:16

Jake Brend and Chris Williams to No. 15 Iowa State's thumping of Syracuse, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Players Era Invitational reaction, Oklahoma State Preview 26.11.2025 49:08

Chris Williams and Brent Blum give their thoughts on Iowa State out at the Players Era Invitational before diving into the last regular-season football game for the Cyclones. Looking around the Big 12 and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Top 5 Wins of Otz' Tenure, Players Era, 9 wins perspective 26.11.2025 57:16

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray sit down to react to Iowa State's first two wins in the Players Era Festival, share some frustrations of the tournament in Las Vegas and rank the top five wins of the T.J. Otzelberger era. Then, would nine wins be a success for Matt Campbell? Who is the most important defensive player to retain? Plus, a CyHawk Wrestling preview and a quick hit on Bill Fennelly...

CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State dominates Creighton 25.11.2025 31:21

Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 15 Iowa State's dominant win over Creighton to move to 2-0 at the Players Era Invitational, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: St. John's recap, Otzelberger's 100th win, Buchanan's impact, 2026 football recruiting 25.11.2025 7:45

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger reacts to the 100th win of his tenure in a thriller against St. John's. Otzelberger breaks down Blake Buchanan's impressive finish down the stretch and Milan Momcilovic's big day scoring. Plus, Matt Campbell lands three commits for the 2026 class on Monday. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad...

CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 14 St. John's 25.11.2025 28:20

Jake Brend and Matt Van Winkle react to Iowa State's win over St. John's, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: How Campbell finds resilient players, 4th down success, St. John's preview 24.11.2025 8:39

On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell shares the importance of finding "his kinda guys," what qualities he looks for in players during recruiting and where Iowa State found success on 4th down in Saturday's win over Kansas. Plus, Jackson Pence previews St. John's ahead of the Players Era Festival. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Full "Eye on the...

InCYde Zone: The "It" factor with Rocco, dominating with the run, and more 24.11.2025 1:00:36

Jacqueline Cordova is joined by Jake Remsburg and Jirehl Brock to break down Iowa State’s dominant 38–14 Senior Day win over Kansas. The trio digs into what gives a quarterback the “it” factor, the run game’s late-season surge, and how the offensive line powered nearly 40 minutes of possession and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Senior Day Dominance & Players Era Preview 23.11.2025 1:13:12

Brent Blum and Jake Brend recap Iowa State's dominant 38-14 win over Kansas, the impact of Rocco Becht's performance, dive into the Wyffles Hybirds Big 12 segment, guess the point spreads and preview Iowa State's week in Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival. Presented by Mechdyne Corporation in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State leaves no doubt against Kansas 22.11.2025 24:04

Lea Nelson and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's blowout win over Kansas to secure a winning season for the 8th time under Matt Campbell. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF PREGAME: Iowa State takes on Kansas to close home season 21.11.2025 25:43

Jake Brend is joined by Jeff Woody to preview Iowa State's matchup against Kansas, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Slowing down Jalon Daniels, Campbell emotional about seniors, Jefferson's homecoming 20.11.2025 8:20

On Thursday's edition of the Daily Clone, Matt Campbell talks about the challenge of facing Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and Dom Orange is ready for the chance to slow him down. Campbell reflects on his 16 seniors and why they mean so much to the program. Jake Brend gives his game pick for Saturday and Joshua Jefferson talks about his Las Vegas homecoming next week. Presented by CycloneFanatic...

Land Locks: Week 13 Picks for the 2025 season 20.11.2025 51:59

Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks across college football, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Senior Day preview, Las Vegas look ahead, and Audi Crooks dominates 20.11.2025 47:08

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State's game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men's basketball heads to Vegas - what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Dom Orange playing thru injury, Tyler Miller's impact, Audi Crooks' honor 19.11.2025 8:09

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell explains the impact of two key seniors Domonique Orange and Tyler Miller. In Women's Basketball news, Audi Crooks is named the AP National Player of the Week and Bill Fennelly talks about the importance of in-state games. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices