Chris Williams

Cyclone Fanatic

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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.

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Chris Williams

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Williams & Blum: Pollard’s Comments Go National, Cy-Hawk Spread, & Milan Watch Begins 25.05.2026

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the national fallout from Jamie Pollard’s comments about the SEC and Big Ten, discuss Iowa State’s uncertain football outlook heading into year one under Jimmy Rogers’ new-look roster, and break down the latest on Milan Momcilovic’s NBA Draft decision. 🔥 Jamie Pollard becomes the center of the college football world The guys discuss why Pollard’s comments ex...

Nate Heise FULL Interview with Cyclone Fanatic (May 25, 2026) 25.05.2026

Iowa State guard Nate Heise sits down with Jake Brend to reminisce on his time at Iowa State, talk about his special relationship with T.J. Otzelberger, share what's next in his basketball journey and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: What do Jamie Pollard & Jimmy Rogers think about a 24 team playoff? (May 21, 2026) 21.05.2026

As talks of a potential 24 team playoff continue, what do Jamie Pollard and Jimmy Rogers think of expansion? Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Tailgate Tour takeaways, Cyclones snag portal RB, and Jackson Kiss flips 21.05.2026

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens react to Jamie Pollard's comments about the future of college athletics. What else was said at Iowa State's annual Tailgate Tour? Taking a trip down memory lane with The Wheel and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Jackson Kiss flips to UNLV, Bill Fennelly talks about future (May 20, 2026) 20.05.2026

Jake Brend explains why 2026 signee Jackson Kiss flipped his commitment to UNLV. Bill Fennelly talks about his future, the play style for the 2026-27 roster and the new voices within his staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Running back room addition, goodbye Kiss, and Pollard's comments 20.05.2026

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss signee Jackson Kiss flipping to UNLV and what it means in the grand scheme of things. Iowa State adds a running back following an injury. Discussing Jamie Pollard's comments on the Big Ten and SEC. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Arnold Barnes commits, Otzelberger goes in-depth on transfers (May 19, 2026) 19.05.2026

Iowa State football lands Tulane running back Arnold Barnes III in the transfer portal. What does it mean for the room? T.J. Otzelberger goes in-depth on the incoming transfers with what they bring to the table. Plus, he argues why Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic should be first round picks. Jake Brend has it all in the Northwest Bank Studios, presented by Whiskey River. Learn more about you...

DAILY CLONE: Salahadin Allah out for season & CyTown Update (May 18, 2026) 18.05.2026

Jimmy Rogers announces that Salahadin Allah is out for the season. What's next for the running backs room? Jamie Pollard shares an update on CyTown. Jake Brend reports on Monday's Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Why Iowa State football’s plan makes sense 17.05.2026

Chris Williams & Brent Blum dive deeper into the creation of Iowa State football’s new program under Jimmy Rogers and the construction of its roster. Williams makes the point that it’s probably best for everybody if national expectations are incredibly low this season. The guys take a handful of mailbag questions about the roster and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices...

What's next for Milan Momcilovic? | DAILY CLONE (May 14, 2026) 14.05.2026

As the decision for Milan Momcilovic to play professionally or stay in college looms, he has a lot to weigh. Jake Brend analyzes what he had to say at the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a reaction to what Bill Fennelly said on "The Rush." Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Momcilovic decision, Fennelly’s comments, spin the wheel (May 14, 2026) 14.05.2026

Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens break down what Milan Momcilovic said at the NBA Draft Combine and his decision that awaits, they discuss what Bill Fennelly said on “The Rush” with Ross Peterson and Travis Justice, they break down Hutchens profile on Jimmy Rogers and they close by spinning the wheel of old Iowa State stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Donovan Davis (May 13, 2026) 13.05.2026

Jake Brend goes 1-on-1 with four-star forward Donovan Davis to talk about his recent commitment to Iowa State, the relationship he's built with T.J. Otzelberger, the strides he's looking to make to his game and a lot more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: NBA Combine, CFP Expansion, and Wheel of Cyclone lore 13.05.2026

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to NBA Combine results and what they might mean for former Cyclones. The CFP is set to expand. Is that a good thing for the Big 12? Diving into Cyclone history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Milan & Jefferson at NBA Draft Combine, scouting Jack Kohnen (May 12, 2026) 12.05.2026

Jake Brend gives an update on Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson after the first day of the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a scout on 2027 target Jack Kohnen. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: What does Expansion mean for Iowa State? (May 11, 2026) 11.05.2026

As the NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams and it seems inevitable that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24, what does it mean for Iowa State? Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: How much should we pay attention to Iowa State in preseason Big 12 rankings? 11.05.2026

Iowa State was recently picked to finish last in the Big 12 by a group of writers at ESPN. On today’s show, Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze how much these preseason projections actually matter in 2026. The guys go team-by-team and give early thoughts on the Big 12, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Talking Donovan Davis with 247's Nick Osen (May 7, 2026) 07.05.2026

Nick Osen from 247Sports joins Jake Brend to talk about his scout of Donovan Davis and the type of fit he envisions for Davis in Ames. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Donovan Davis commitment, Reliving 2002 Cy-Hawk Game, Campbell ESPN Article 07.05.2026

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down the impact of Donovan Davis’ commitment and what T.J. Otzelberger’s dominance in Wisconsin means. The guys dig into ESPN’s article on Matt Campbell and what could’ve happened if he took the Lions job in 2021. Then the show finishes by “spinning the wheel” to tell Hutchens old Iowa State stories. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more abou...

INSTANT REACTION: Donovan Davis COMMITS to Iowa State | DAILY CLONE (May 6, 2026) 07.05.2026

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to four-star power forward Donovan Davis' decision to commit to Iowa State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Donavan Davis decision day, Duke's streaming deal, and spring departures 06.05.2026

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Donovan Davis commitment ahead of his decision Wednesday night. Duke goes over everyone's head to stream games on Amazon Prime. How does that change the rest of college sports? Talking Jayden Jackson and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Previewing the Donovan Davis Decision (May 5, 2026) 05.05.2026

Jake Brend previews the Donovan Davis decision and what it could mean for T.J. Otzelberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Don't Hate the Former Cyclones, Appreciate the Current Cyclones (May 4, 2026) 04.05.2026

How should former Cyclones be remembered if they finish their college career at another school? Jake Brend shares his inner dialogue on a big issue in college athletics going forward. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Another Mailbag Episode! 04.05.2026

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence dive into another mailbag episode for all things Iowa State Athletics. What type of recruiting success can Jimmy Rogers have in-state going forward? Who are the best NFL prospects on the 2026 roster? What type of fit could high-priority prospect Donovan Davis be in T.J. Otzelberger’s system? All of that and more in the Northwest Bank Studios, presented by Mechdyne. Lea...

DAILY CLONE: R-E-L-A-X about Otzelberger's Buyout (April 30, 2026) 30.04.2026

Jake Brend explains why Cyclone fans should take a page out of Aaron Rodgers' playbook and "R-E-L-A-X" about T.J. Otzelberger's buyout on his newest contract extension. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Otzelberger Extension, Will Slagle’s interview and more 30.04.2026

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down all there is to know about T.J. Otzelberger’s newest extension and what it means for Iowa State Athletics. The three discuss the impact of the $4 million buyout and where it ranks among other top coaches. Plus, they dive into Brend’s interview with OL commit Will Slagle and what it says about the future of Iowa State football. Presented by Kelderma...

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