Chris Williams

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Daily Clone: MBB Concern, Big 12 Announcement, Meeting the Offensive Staff 11.02.2026 13:25

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend addresses what went wrong in Fort Worth and the concern level is for the Cyclones. Brett Yormark makes an announcement regarding the Big 12 Tournament and Brend meets the football offensive staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 5 Iowa State upset at TCU 11.02.2026 26:00

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to No. 5 Iowa State's loss to TCU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to BYU 11.02.2026 12:39

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss at BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: TCU Preview, Big 12 Title Race 10.02.2026 7:12

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger previews TCU and explains why he's not focusing on a Big 12 Title. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Lipsey's Legacy & Big 12 Fun Begins 08.02.2026 1:09:39

Brent Blum and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's win over Baylor, discussing Tamin Lipsey’s growing legacy, late-game execution, and continued impact from Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson. The guys also touch on the women's fifth-straight win and dive into a massive week ahead in the Big 12. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State comes up big on the road to beat Utah 08.02.2026 14:12

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's road victory over Utah, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State outlasts Baylor 07.02.2026 20:17

Chris Williams reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's win over Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Heise's Aggression, Tamin's Command, Baylor Preview 05.02.2026 9:01

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains how vital Nate Heise's aggressiveness is to the team, why Tamin Lipsey has command on the game and Otzelberger shares how Baylor has improved the last week. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Heise’s Impact, Lipsey’s Command and Milan’s Chase 05.02.2026 50:57

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens sit down following T.J. Otzelberger’s Thursday press conference to discuss his comments about Nate Heise’s aggressiveness, how Tamin Lipsey has developed into where he is now, where Milan Momcilovic stands in the NCAA record books, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Cyclones Keep Rolling with Another 2-0 Week 05.02.2026 1:03:07

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's 2-0 week with wins over Colorado and Kansas State, as well as talk about Jerome Tang's future with the Wildcats. The boys even hit on some news around the Big 12 before previewing Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Don't Forget to Appreciate Tamin Lipsey 04.02.2026 11:55

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains why despite already being a Cyclone legend, it's important to be reminded of Tamin Lipsey's value. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Signing Day ain't as good as it once was, mailbag Q's, and more 04.02.2026 1:03:09

Chris Williams and Brent Blum celebrate National Signing Day by reminiscing on what it used to be before diving into the mailbag questions. What does the future of jersey sponsorships look like? Best former athletes to host the show and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Iowa State's ELITE analytics and what it means 03.02.2026 14:36

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down where Iowa State ranks in KenPom.com's "four factors" and why that's important come March. Plus, Brend tries to put Milan Momcilovic's season in perspective. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: The difference between Otzelberger & Tang 02.02.2026 9:33

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains how the difference between T.J. Otzelberger's success and Jerome Tang's decline can be explained their responses to adversity. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ 02.02.2026 1:02:49

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s rout of Kansas State on Sunday afternoon in Manhattan. Milan Momcilovic is playing a level never seen before in college basketball. Our weekly Big 12 breakdown, plus honoring Bill Fennelly after his record-setting week. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 8 Iowa State destroys Kansas State 01.02.2026 26:34

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 8 Iowa State's blowout victory over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State takes care of Central Florida 31.01.2026 14:28

Lea Nelson and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's win over UCF, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: The Cyclone Men Dominate Colorado, The Women Make a Statement 30.01.2026 53:44

Rob Gray, Ben Hutchens, and Jake Brend react to Iowa State’s third-straight dominating win over Colorado on Thursday night, discussing key performances from freshmen Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta. The boys recap Bill Fennelly’s squad’s massive win in Lubbock and how they’ve gotten back on track. The three close with a lookahead to Sunday’s game against Jerome Tang and Kansas State. Presente...

DAILY CLONE: Colorado Recap, Pleta's Big Night, Another Fast Start 30.01.2026 6:41

On Friday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps Iowa State's win over Colorado, digs into Domiykas Pleta's big night and T.J. Otzelberger talks about the narratives of slow starts versus fast starts. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 8 Iowa State destroys Colorado 30.01.2026 13:23

Chris Williams reacts to No. 8 Iowa State's blowout win over Colorado, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State goes on the road and upsets No. 21 Texas Tech 29.01.2026 13:43

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's upset over No. 21 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Oklahoma/Oklahoma State Preview, favorite moments of Dresser era 28.01.2026 50:31

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview Iowa State's big weekend against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Can they go 2-0? Kevin Dresser earns his 100th dual win. Favorite moments of his tenure and more courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Colorado Preview, Handling Expectations, Wrestling Weekend Ahead 28.01.2026 9:51

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger previews Thursday's game against Colorado, shares why the freshmen in the Big 12 are so elite and talks about handing sky high expectations from the fan base. Then assistant wrestling coach Derek St. John and senior Rocky Elam preview the team's weekend swing against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the...

Williams & Blum: Tang plays victim (again), Momcilovic trending up, jersey retirements 28.01.2026 1:02:56

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest Jerome Tang victim quote before diving into the mailbag. What does Milan Momcilovic's future look like? Talking jersey retirements and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: A look at Iowa State's 2-0 week and a preview of what is to come 28.01.2026 1:04:11

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's 2-0 week with wins over UCF and Oklahoma State. The boys also look ahead to Colorado and Kansas State and finish with a look around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices