Chris Williams

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Chris Williams

Episodes

Williams & Blum: Recapping a crazy 10 days 13.04.2025 1:08:35

Chris Williams and Brent Blum recap what has been a crazy 10 days in college athletics. How the quarterback situation at Tennessee from Saturday could impact the entire landscape. Is Iowa State’s men’s basketball team done in the portal? All of this and more, presented by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF Spring Football Update: Looking at the offense 11.04.2025 25:19

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray provide a quick update on the offensive side of the ball, courtesy of A+ Lawn and Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Mailbag Edition 09.04.2025 44:30

Chris Williams answers all of your questions about Cyclone Hoops, media rights, the Turtle's softball season, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: More portal drama, spring football storylines 07.04.2025 1:01:55

Cyclone Fanatic senior writer Rob Gray sits in with Chris Williams this week as Blum is away traveling. The guys outline what we currently know about the Joshua Jefferson rumors circulating around the internet. Houston will represent the Big 12 on Monday night playing for a national championship. Finally, the guys discuss some top storylines during the first couple weeks of Iowa State spring footb...

Reaction Time: NCAA Championships recap, portal madness 04.04.2025 57:35

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser react to Iowa State's underwhelming performance at the 2025 NCAA Championships before diving into the wild west of the transfer portal and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Portal season continues, Cyclone Women make big splash 02.04.2025 42:33

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest from the transfer portal and why everyone should calm down about the additions. Jada Williams picks the Cyclones and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Iowa State portal additions, Final Four preview 02.04.2025 1:09:21

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to Iowa State's additions via the transfer portal before looking back at the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament and previewing the Final Four and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It: Reflecting on the 2024-25 season 01.04.2025 1:06:55

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody look back at all the major sports from the 2024-25 season and how they can get better for next season through the portal and development of each program. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Analysis as the 25-26 hoops roster starts to take shape 31.03.2025 56:27

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze this weekend’s transfer portal news for the Iowa State basketball program. Where is this roster projected to be at the start of next season? What pieces could Iowa State still add this spring? Plus, Audi Crooks and Addy Brown both reaffirmed their commitments to Iowa State over the weekend. Talking all that and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your a...

Williams & Blum: Quick hit on portal news 27.03.2025 27:44

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into Iowa State's portal activity on an abbreviated version of Williams & Blum, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Looking back on the 2024-25 Iowa State Cyclones 25.03.2025 1:13:36

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's early exit from the NCAA Tournament before looking back on the season as a whole. Diving into the first weekend, what's next for the Cyclones, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: The Monday after 25.03.2025 1:08:16

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze the conclusion of the 2024-25 basketball season at Iowa State. Adding everything together to decide what went wrong for the Cyclones, & what will be done over the next month for the 2025-26 roster. The portal is open and there is a lot to talk about. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Ole Miss to close season 24.03.2025 27:12

Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to Ole Miss before looking ahead to what's next for the Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State takes care of business against Lipscomb 21.03.2025 20:49

Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's win over Lipscomb in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State can't hang on, falls to Michigan to end season 21.03.2025 12:18

Aiden Wyatt and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Cyclones survive Princeton, advance to Round of 64 20.03.2025 15:00

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's First-Four win over Princeton to advance to play Michigan in the Round of 64. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Previewing Iowa State's matchup with Lipscomb 19.03.2025 39:04

Chris Williams and Brent Blum take a deep dive into Iowa State's first-round matchup with Lipscomb, players to watch, the Keshon Gilbert situation, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: NCAA Championships Preview 18.03.2025 36:52

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 NCAA Championships, set expectations for Iowa State, and dive into any other key storylines surrounding the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It: Mascot Bracket 2025 Edition 18.03.2025 1:24:42

Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney are back for the second edition of their mascot bracket to help you make your picks for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyclone Fanatic NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Preview Show 17.03.2025 25:10

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray dive into Iowa State's draw, the Princeton matchup, the rest of the region, and expectations for the Cyclones ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: NCAA Tournament Preview Show 17.03.2025 1:11:21

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson react to Keshon Gilbert being ruled out before diving into Iowa State's region and the rest of the NCAA Tournament. Final Four picks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Keshon Gilbert shut down, reacting to draws for Cyclone Men and Women 17.03.2025 1:14:23

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the news of Keshon Gilbert being out for the remainder of the season before diving into the NCAA Tournament bracket and each respective draw for the Iowa State Men and Women. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 12 Iowa State falls to No. 17 BYU in Big 12 Quarterfinals 13.03.2025 10:39

Chris Williams reacts to No. 12 Iowa State's loss to No. 17 BYU in the 2025 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Recapping an interesting weekend at Big 12s, instant reaction to NCAA brackets 13.03.2025 1:36:16

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser dive into Iowa State's tough weekend at the Big 12 Championships, the weigh-in controversy, and everything else from Tulsa. First reaction to NCAA brackets being released and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 12 Iowa State gets by Cincinnati 12.03.2025 10:09

Chris Williams reacts to No. 12 Iowa State's second-round win over Cincinnati in the 2025 Big 12 Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices