Chris Williams

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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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Cyclone Fanatic 2025 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament Preview Show 10.03.2025 1:15:02

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson dive into the 2025 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship from expectations for Iowa State, dark horses, and everything else to expect from Kansas City. Why KC is the perfect spot and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones whoop K-State, onto the Madness 09.03.2025 1:00:59

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State's blowout win over Kansas State before diving into the latest on Keshon Gibert. Looking ahead to the week in Kansas City, post-season odds, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State gets revenge on Kansas State 08.03.2025 26:33

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 10 Iowa State's win over Kansas State courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Baylor, bows out of Big 12 Tournament 08.03.2025 12:16

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's Big 12 Quarterfinal loss to Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State controls Arizona State, advances to Big 12 Quarterfinal 07.03.2025 12:10

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over Arizona State in the second round of the 2025 Big 12 Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Ups and downs of college hoops and which Cyclone gets the ball? 06.03.2025 1:10:07

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap the high of Iowa State's win over Arizona before looking at the lows of a home loss to BYU. Late game scenarios, downsides of conference realignment, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: 2025 Big 12 Wrestling Championships Preview 06.03.2025 1:02:45

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser go weight-by-weight as they preview Iowa State's trip to the 2025 Big 12 Wrestling Championships. Expectations for the Cyclones and more, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones drop 2OT thriller, Big 12 Tournament shaping up 05.03.2025 46:04

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the chaos that ensued at Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday night in one of the wildest games of Iowa State's season before looking ahead to the Big 12 Tournament for both the Cyclone Men and Women. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: NO. 10 Iowa State's comeback bid falls shorts against No. 23 BYU 05.03.2025 16:23

Chris Williams reacts to No. 10 Iowa State's 2OT loss to No. 23 BYU, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyclone Fanatic Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament Preview Show 04.03.2025 31:58

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray discuss Iowa State's hot finish to the season, how they stack up against the rest of the Big 12 in Kansas City, and everything else you need to know ahead of the 2025 Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It with ESPN's Rich Hollenberg and Seth Greenberg: Gearing up for the Madness 04.03.2025 1:14:28

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody sit down with ESPN's Rich Hollenberg to discuss the state of Big 12 hoops, how Iowa State has built its program, and more before welcoming on ESPN's Seth Greenberg to talk scheduling, NIL, and everything you need to know for March. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones back at full strength, flex at NFL Combine 03.03.2025 1:04:54

Chris Williams & Brent Blum go in-depth on Saturday night's 17-point victory over Arizona. Iowa State's women's team should be off the bubble following Sunday's upset of Kansas State. Plus, the football program had a massive weekend at the NFL Combine. The fellas talk about these stories and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State earns marquee win over No. 14 Kansas State 02.03.2025 13:38

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's upset win over No. 14 Kansas State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 9 Iowa State handles No. 22 Arizona 02.03.2025 15:46

Aiden Wyatt and Jake Brend react to No. 9 Iowa State's win over No. 22 Arizona, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Cyclones hold on to beat Mizzou, post-season outlook 27.02.2025 33:27

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser react to Iowa State's win over Missouri to close out the regular season before a brief preview of the postseason as the final rankings are released. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Dissecting the Cyclones' skid 27.02.2025 1:03:10

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson look back at a tough two-game stretch for No. 9 Iowa State that included losses to No. 4 Houston and Oklahoma State. Why it might be happening, what's next, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Disaster in Stillwater, what's next for Iowa State 26.02.2025 54:39

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the disastrous loss for the Cyclones to Oklahoma State, why it's not the end of the world, and what's next for Iowa State. Postseason outlook, Big 12 hoops, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF MBB POSTGAME: No. 9 Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State 26.02.2025 17:32

Lea Nelson and Connor Ferguson react to No. 9 Iowa State's upset loss to Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF WBB POSTGAME: Iowa State takes care of UCF 26.02.2025 10:46

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over UCF, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: The cylinder, an incredible effort & coaching rumors 24.02.2025 1:08:05

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's incredible effort down its two leading scorers at Houston on Saturday. It was another wild weekend in the Big 12. Iowa State's next two home games are really tough. At last, the guys address the T.J. Otzleberger/Indiana stuff that's been flying around the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State loses to No. 19 Baylor 22.02.2025 13:26

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss to No. 19 Baylor, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: No. 8 Iowa State falls short at No. 5 Houston 22.02.2025 20:39

Chris Williams and Matt Van Winkle react to No. 8 Iowa State's loss to No. 5 Houston, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Cyclones heating up, Houston preview 21.02.2025 1:14:53

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss the latest Cyclone winning streak before diving into Iowa State's matchup with Houston, the NBA All-Star game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State handles Houston 20.02.2025 9:46

Lea Nelson and Connor Ferguson react to Iowa State's win over Houston, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones roll, KU in shambles, and CyTown update 19.02.2025 1:18:51

Chris Williams and Brent Blum focus on the big picture after No. 8 Iowa State's beat down on Colorado before diving into potential seeding scenarios, how the rest of the Big 12 is looking, and an important update on CyTown. Closing out the show with a special interview from the Aer Lingus College Football Classic's Brendan Meehan. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...