Men on Melrose

We recap Week 1 vs Albany, Gronowski in Iowa's offense, strong point and weak points to fix for week 2. 

We preview the Ohio State game, run game, keys to victory. (33:38-1:14:51) Iowa TE & Columbus native Luke Lachey joins the show. His dad calling his game from the opponents side, growing up an OSU fan, getting back into football shape after injury, & adjusting to the new offense.

AJ Epenesa talks jump to the NFL, family of Hawkeyes, his brothers getting a year together, the city of Buffalo, Bills Mafia, and playing former Hawkeyes. Hayden Large talks new OC Tim Lester, playing for Brian, message after Iowa State, and his journey to Iowa.

Brady Ross joins the show to recap the Iowa State game (14:13)

Deep Dive on the Illinois State recap plus the preview on Iowa State matchup for week 2.

How college suspensions should be handled, football being back, Tin Roof trip of a lifetime, Illinois State rundown. (31:53) Caleb Saunders joins the show. Behind the scenes, creative content at Iowa, hype videos & new ideas in the NIL era.

In home recruiting visits w/Coach Ferentz & Coach Wallace, Tory lighting it up in preseason, Henry Marchese joins us to break down the season game by game. 

Offseason buzz, Hawkeyes lead the charge in contracts, 2024 season preview, (23:31) Riley Moss joins the show 

Caitlin Clark NBA Draft Stock, Top Sandwich Shops, (25:56) Sam LaPorta joins the show, life as a star TE, going to TEU, Meeting Calvin Johnson, Playing for Dan Campbell, Rookie Song "All Summer Long"

Caitlin Clark stirs up the whole sports world, We jinxed the mens bball into closing a win on the road, plus drafting Tory Taylor & Cooper DeJean, Tampa Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs joins the pod (16:10-55:36), Ben Hansen & Joe Jay discuss their new event with Track Boy (55:36-1:11:21) use promo code MOM2024 for 50% off for your team

We start with talk on new Iowa OC Tim Lester, Super Bowl talk, and the first ever Rosie's award show presented by Elrays bar in Iowa City. Awards include: Hottest take of the year, Elrays athlete of the year, Thrilling moment, Foodie of the year, Iowan of the year, Big Ten Relegation, NFL rookie of the year, Brian Ferentz call of the year, Myth of the year, Moment of the year, Best Commercial, Mos...

Join the SWARM, Caitlin Clark needs two body guards at all time moving forward, The Iowa DCI needs to provide some answers for us, How to fix the mens hoops attendance problem. Ihmir Smith-Marsette joins us (42:20) to talk life in the NFL, Super Bowl Run with the Chiefs, Iowa's offensive struggles, how to recruit receivers now, His switch from Minnesota to Iowa in the Recruiting process.

Deep dive into keeping Nebraska out of a bowl game, Marshall Meeder with a game winning kick, fans in Lincoln and how fun that rivalry is, Big Ten Title Week, hopes of winning and chances, (33:22) Deontae Craig joins us to talk journey to Iowa, Basketball background, Recruiting trail stories, how this team keeps pulling out wins, the return to Indy

B1g West Champs Journey, Indy Bound, Nebraska Preview, What the rivalry is like as a player, staying in Iowa City on Thanksgiving as player. (30:07) Tight End Luke Lachey joins the show

Pre-show we discuss the chance to go to Indy, playing Ohio state or Michigan, Gripe with the AP voters - Our Guests are Nico Ragaini (18:36-45:52), Nick Jackson (45:52-1:06:48), & Tory Taylor (1:06:48-1:27:05).

Rundown from the weekend in Wrigleyville, Northwestern Recap & Rutgers Preview, Murphy's bar has a beer record set by Iowa fans, Phil Parker Heisman Talk, Embracing this season, When can you listen to Christmas Music? & Holiday Draft.

Wrigleyville festivities recommendations for this weekend as we face off against Northwestern, we address Brian Ferentz mid season statement of him being fired after the season, the timing of it, and how things going forward could be impacted, plus we give our input on the Cooper Dejean Minnesota return. (38:24) Jay Higgins joins the show - his famous family, choosing Iowa, pick up basketball star...

After a masterful punting clinic by Tory Taylor, Defensive showdown from Iowa Wisconsin, and the B1G West on the line and Hawks show out. We embrace how we win, apologize for nothing, and hope we have crazier games. Tory Taylor Tuesday at 31:57

We recap our journey to Iowa city, the live show, tailgates, and preview the Big Ten west super bowl in Madison this weekend with Wisco Fan Jack

Tory Taylor (43:24) & Cooper DeJean (1:21:13) Join us to discuss last weekends heroics, Deacon Hill at the helm, and stories from the season. We deep dive into the game with our editor and also a Purdue fan Tommy. Debate of best seat on an airplane & best Taylor Swift songs.