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Legends & Listeners

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Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.

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Legends & Listeners: Iowa caps season with victory, Big Ten separates, Hawk Hoops, and more 05.01.2026 1:05:48

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman put a bow on the 2025 Iowa Football season following its win over Vanderbilt. Has the Big Ten set itself above the SEC? Discussing the transfer portal, Hawkeye Hoops, and more courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Best of 2025 30.12.2025 1:07:37

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman close 2025 with the best moments of the year from Legends & Listeners, courtesy of Mi-T-M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Hawkeyes earn Joe Moore Award, ReliaQuest Bowl preview, and more 27.12.2025 1:16:17

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman get into just how elite Iowa's offensive line was during the 2025 season. What does Tim Lester have to say about the offense ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl? Getting into the Vanderbilt matchup, Michigan's new head coach, and more, courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Iowa's All-American streak, Big Ten Bowl preview, and Pavia's antics 18.12.2025 1:11:43

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman give their thoughts on how special Iowa's run of having a consensus All-American is as Logan Jones extends the streak. What are the best Big Ten bowl games? Diego Pavia's Heisman reaction. All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Iowa gets Vandy, Campbell to Penn State, and Cy-Hawk Hoops Week 10.12.2025 1:13:49

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to Matt Campbell taking the Penn State gig before diving into the Hawkeyes' ReliaQuest Bowl bid. Can the Big Ten run the CFP? Previewing Cy-Hawk basketball and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Looking back on Iowa's season, coaching carousel chaos, CFP, and more 04.12.2025 1:24:30

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman put a bow on Iowa's regular season. Why was it a success? The coaching carousel is as crazy as ever. The CFP situation with the Big Ten. Signing day for future Hawks. Iowa Hoops had its first test and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: McCollum's first big win, Heroes Game Preview, Big Ten Title Scenarios 26.11.2025 1:09:00

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to Bennett Stirtz leading the Hawkeyes over Ole Miss before previewing Iowa's match-up against Nebraska on Friday. How big is this game for both schools? Going through Big Ten Title game scenarios and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Senior Day at Kinnick, bowl game scenarios, and Michigan State preview 20.11.2025 1:03:02

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman quickly react to Iowa's loss at USC and why the last play encapsulates the season. Where could the Hawkeyes play their bowl game? Previewing Michigan State and more, courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Iowa earns its respect, previewing a trip to USC, and the Big Ten equity situation 13.11.2025 1:07:29

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman quickly relive Iowa's loss to Oregon. Was it enough to earn the CFP committee's respect in the rankings? The Hawkeyes head west to take on USC. Doc breaks down what's happening in the Big Ten and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Keys for the Hawkeyes against Oregon, Ben McCollum's debut, and more 06.11.2025 1:05:40

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to opening night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the new look Iowa Basketball team under Ben McCollum before taking a deep dive into the Iowa-Oregon game at Kinnick Stadium this weekend. What's the blueprint to an upset? All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Why isn't Iowa ranked? Wetjen etched in history, Big Ten CFP chances, and more 30.10.2025 1:13:21

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman briefly recap Iowa's shellacking of Minnesota that saw Kaden Wetjen's tear continue. Where does he rank in Hawkeye history as a return man? Debating why Iowa should possibly be ranked, looking around the Big Ten, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Iowa's biggest win since...? The Legend of Floyd and Minnesota Preview 23.10.2025 1:13:32

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman look back at Iowa's win over Penn State. How big of a win was it, really? Discussing why Floyd of Rosedale is the best trophy before taking a look at Minnesota and the Big Ten Slate. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Coaching Carousel Potential, Penn State-Iowa Preview, and more 16.10.2025 1:05:46

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take a deep dive into the Penn State opening and how it could shuffle college football. Is Matt Rhule on the move? Breaking down the Iowa-Penn State matchup and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Gronowski trending towards start, Wisconsin preview, and more 09.10.2025 1:05:30

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss the latest on Iowa QB Mark Gronowski. Will he play against Wisconsin? Diving into the Hawkeyes' matchup with the Badgers and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Gronowski's status "cloudy," Iowa lands blue chip prospect, and more 02.10.2025 1:06:59

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to Iowa landing McKenna Woliczko and what it means for the Hawkeyes. Mark Gronowski's injury status is officially "cloudy." Who's the next man up? Dissecting Phil Parker's defense, the Big Ten, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Gronowski's swagger leads Hawks, Indiana Preview, and more 23.09.2025 1:04:07

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman look back on Iowa's win over Rutgers and how Gronowski proved himself. Has Tim Lester found his groove? Diving into Indiana and the tall task ahead for the Hawkeyes. Bouncing around the Big Ten and more, courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Ferentz gets 206, Big Ten play begins, and more 16.09.2025 1:07:10

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to Kirk Ferentz notching his 206th win to become the all-time Big Ten leader. What are his best wins? Looking back on his career, a UMASS blowout, and more, before looking ahead to Big Ten play. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Moving on from Cy-Hawk, big picture, and more 11.09.2025 1:07:14

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dohcterman give their thoughts on Iowa's 16-13 loss to Iowa State. Should you be worried about the Hawkeyes? Positives from the loss, big picture takeaways, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Cy-Hawk Preview, giving Gronowski grace, and more 04.09.2025 1:19:51

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive all the way into the 2025 Cy-Hawk matchup. Where are the strengths for the Hawkeyes? Resetting expectations for Mark Gronowski ahead of his second start. All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: First-game expectations, Jay Higgins' inspiring story, Big Ten slate, and more 28.08.2025 1:07:59

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman welcome back football with their preview for Iowa's game against UAlbany this weekend. What are the expectations for Mark Gronowski? Jay Higgins gets the news of a lifetime. Breaking down the Big Ten slate and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Football is back, potential CFP expansion, and Hawks in the NFL 21.08.2025 1:10:34

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss Week Zero and rooting interests for Farm-O'Geddon before diving into the Big Ten's push for CFP expansion. Touching on Hawkeyes in the NFL and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legend & Listeners: What we learned from Iowa's Kids' Day 11.08.2025 1:05:48

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to everything that happened at Iowa's annual Kids' Day. What did Gronowski show in his black and gold debut? Analyzing the depth at each position and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Kids' Day preview, projecting depth by position, and Big Ten Heisman contenders 07.08.2025 1:06:49

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman look ahead to Iowa's annual Kids' Day before discussing the depth across the board for the Hawkeyes. Setting expectations, looking at Big Ten Heisman contenders, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Big Ten Media Days Preview, Predicting Iowa's Depth Chart 21.07.2025 1:12:21

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman look ahead to Big Ten Media Days taking place in Las Vegas this week before going position-by-position in predicting Iowa's depth chart ahead of fall camp. All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends & Listeners: Live from Big Grove Brewing with Ben McCollum, Big Ten Football outlooks, and more 17.07.2025 1:25:37

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman come at you LIVE from Big Grove Brewing in Iowa City as they welcome Iowa Men's Basketball Coach Ben McCollum to talk about the Hawks before a deep dive into Big Ten football, coach rankings, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices