Chris Williams

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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

Daily Clone: Joshua Jefferson's Leadership, Jada Williams named Big 12 Player of the Week 27.01.2026 8:54

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger explains how Joshua Jefferson's leadership has taken a step up in 2026. Plus, Bill Fennelly explains how Jada Williams took a step up and won the Big 12 Player of the Week. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Time to start talking about March Madness seeding 26.01.2026 14:53

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains why Iowa State's upcoming four game stretch is so pivotal and what it could mean for NCAA Tournament seeding. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: These are good times 25.01.2026 58:48

Chris Williams & Brent Blum go in-depth on a massive bounce-back week for both Iowa State basketball programs. Now, the focus turns to a daunting month of February schedule-wise and seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Chris sat down and interviewed Jimmy Rogers last week. The guys give their reactions to that and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State handles Arizona 24.01.2026 15:06

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

CF POSTGAME: No. 9 Iowa State takes care of business at Oklahoma State 24.01.2026 30:34

Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to No. 9 Iowa State's win over Oklahoma State courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY CLONE: Batemon Ascending, Jada's career night, Rogers on QB room 22.01.2026 9:14

On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains why he doesn't believe in a "freshman wall" and talks about what's impressive about Jamarion Batemon's ascension. Bill Fennelly puts Jada Williams' historic night in perspective and Jimmy Rogers breaks down the upcoming competition in the quarterbacks room. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn...

The Beat Reporters: Jimmy Rogers one-on-ones, Cyclone Hoops are back, and football schedule release 22.01.2026 1:00:37

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray give their biggest takeaways from one-on-ones with Jimmy Rogers. Both the Iowa State Men's and Women's teams snapped their losing streaks. Jada Williams explodes for 44. Reacting to the 2026 football schedule and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State snaps skid and whoops Cincinnati 22.01.2026 12:55

Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State beating Cincinnati, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-on-One with Iowa State Head Football Coach Jimmy Rogers 22.01.2026 23:25

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Head Coach Jimmy Rogers to give him a more personal look at the roster-building process for the 2026 Iowa State Football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices