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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News

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Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

Reaction Time: Interview with Iowa State wrestling's Brent Metcalf 08.04.2023

Jacqueline and Ben sit down with assistant coach Brent Metcalf to look back at the highs and lows of the season, what the Cyclones have planned for the summer, the transfer portal and so much more. Courtesy of Fareway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title IX: Episode 96 03.04.2023

Steph and Alisa dive into the monster television numbers for the NCAA women's basketball tournament, the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark controversy and other growing pains for the sport on this week's episode of Title IX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Transfer season & the future of Big 12 basketball 03.04.2023

Williams & Blum discuss of the true beginning of the transfer period of college basketball, which will begin this week, the ins and outs of the portal and more. The guys quickly hit on the transfers from the Iowa State women's basketball program and what it means going forward. Then, what does the future of Big 12 basketball look like? Hitting on possible expansion and an interesting business hypo...

Thoughts on the week in spring football and women's basketball 31.03.2023

Jared Stansbury and Connor Ferguson give thoughts on Iowa State's week of spring practice, some of the position battles on defense, the week that was in women's basketball, the fallout of the transfers and more on a new CF podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Donarski to the portal, Big 12 basketball topics & little league softball 27.03.2023

Williams and Blum have an in-depth discussion about Lexi Donarski showing up in the transfer portal. Plus, thoughts on the current state of college basketball. Rodney Terry is extended at Texas. Williams breaks down how he plans to train his little league softball team this spring and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Recapping NCAAs 26.03.2023

Jacqueline and Ben do a deep dive into all the crazy storylines that came out of the NCAA Championships for the sport. Then, they go into their takeaways and what they learned about all eight wrestlers who competed for Iowa State. Courtesy of Fareway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Campbell previews the start of spring practice 23.03.2023

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell gave his thoughts on the Cyclones' winter workouts, position groups to watch going into the spring and much more during his press conference on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title IX: Episode 95 22.03.2023

Steph and Alisa dive into the end of the women's basketball season, the upsets in the women's tournament, the Cyclonitas breaking NCAA records and the upcoming NWSL season on this week's episode of Title IX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: One painful weekend, and onto portal season 20.03.2023

Williams and Blum discuss one of the most painful weekends in Iowa State history. The guys look ahead to the men's basketball offseason and what the transfer portal situation could look like. A lot to talk about this week, presented by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corner 3: Men's hoops postmortem pod with CW & Stanz 18.03.2023

Chris Williams and Jared Stansbury wrap up the 2022-23 men's basketball season from Greensboro, all while looking ahead to what the offseason has to offer in their annual postmortem pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION POD with CW: Putting a bow on the men's basketball season 18.03.2023

Chris Williams gives insight on Iowa State's 59-41 loss to Pitt in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, thoughts on the immediate future of the program and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corner 3: Final thoughts ahead of Iowa State vs. Pitt 16.03.2023

Jared Stansbury and Brent Blum give their final thoughts on Iowa State's first-round match-up with Pitt on a live edition of Corner 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Celebrating the women's team, in-depth on March draws 13.03.2023

Williams and Blum celebrate the women's basketball program's Big 12 championship. Breaking down the draw for the men, which is quite unique this year. The guys play "guess the point spreads" for the Big 12 NCAA Tournament games and more, presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bracket reaction with Williams & Blum: Quickly on Iowa State's draw 12.03.2023

Chris Williams and Brent Blum give their instant reactions to Iowa State's draw in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Big 12 recap and initial takeaways with NCAA brackets 11.03.2023

Jacqueline and Ben dive into their biggest takeaways from the Big 12 Championships outside of Johnson and Carr titles. Plus, they give their initial thoughts on the NCAA Championships bracket draws for the Cyclones. Courtesy of Fareway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION POD with CW: Joens epic as women advance, men drop semi to KU 11.03.2023

Chris Williams analyzes Iowa State's men's and women's games from Friday, March 10. The Cyclone women advance to the semis after an epic performance by Ashley Joens vs. Baylor. The men lost to Kansas but seem primed for the Big Dance. Complete analysis here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corner 3: Looking ahead to Friday in Kansas City 10.03.2023

Chris Williams and Jared Stansbury give their final thoughts on Iowa State's Big 12 quarterfinal win over Baylor and look ahead to Friday's semifinal with Kansas on a new Corner 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION POD with CW: Iowa State 78, Baylor 72 in KC 09.03.2023

Iowa State staves off a hot Baylor team to advance to the Big 12 Tournament semis following Thursday afternoon's 78-72 win over the Bears. Chris Williams has some quick thoughts from the T-Mobile Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title IX: Episode 94 08.03.2023

The ladies discuss the upcoming Big 12 Tournaments, break down their passion for women's basketball's hottest debate, and interview the Harlem Globetrotters' Mia Mighty Hopkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CW Pod: One-on-one with Matt Campbell 07.03.2023

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell to go in-depth on a variety of topics. From the new members of the coaching staff to player personnel and culture building, hear a more free side to Campbell than you are used to as the Cyclones are getting set to start spring ball within weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Big 12 Tournament Preview Show 07.03.2023

A special kickoff to March Madness with Williams and Blum. Breaking down the bracket for later this week in Kansas City with our crew. Previewing the women's tournament as well. The perfect listen for your road trip south! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Reaction: Paniro Johnson and David Carr are Big 12 champions 06.03.2023

Jacqueline and Ben sit down to give their initial thoughts following phenomenal championship matches from Paniro Johnson and David Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: On the stunner in Waco, Ashley Joens' greatness & the month of March 06.03.2023

Chris Williams & Brent Blum the sudden change in Iowa State's men's basketball program. After limping through the month of February, the Cyclones upset No. 7 Baylor on Saturday in Waco. What does it mean for the postseason? Plus, the guys discuss the greatness of Ashley Joens and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Reaction: Iowa State upsets No. 7 Baylor in Waco 04.03.2023

Chris Williams gives his initial thoughts on Iowa State's 73-58 win over No. 7 Baylor on Saturday on the Instant Reaction Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Previewing the Big 12 Wrestling Championships 03.03.2023

Jacqueline and Ben sit down to do a breakdown of the team race at the Big 12 Championships and Iowa State's six first-round byes. Plus, they do a weight-by-weight breakdown. Courtesy of Fareway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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