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Mack Heitland talks about his choice to sign with Western Illinois last week for football. One of the state's top football QB's and a definite contender for Iowa's Mr. Football this fall talks about the Wolves in depth on this podcast. John Gunderson sat in for Chad who was covering an Iowa Boys Golf event for the interview.

Scott Peace and John Mosbach from UNI talk NIL, Revenue Generation, and facility upgrades in the MVC in depth. They outline current UNI programs and approaches they take to support UNI Athletes and programs. Dr. Bowser and Dutler cover alot of ground on this show from facilities, fund raising, fan engagement including how teams built their rosters in 2026 and beyond.

The only show 100% devoted to the Upper Iowa Peacocks - Iowa's Favorite D2 Program. Mike Schrock, and Warren Reyerson talk about the newly signed players for Men's BB and go in depth. Women's BB news, The Peacock Golf Classic, and more this week. Mike and Warren both are broadcasters for the Peacocks and give their deep insights on the UIU Peacocks on their show.

Chad Harberts and SGI's John Gunderson talk about the big news in Iowa High School this week as Waverly Shell Rock and Decorah were recommended to join the WaMac conference by the conference realignment committee. It's not official yet as appeals can be filed, but Chad goes deep on how we got here and what it means to all the schools involved.

Interview with Steve Brush, the Chief Marshall of the Drake Relays. Steve Brush started as a marshall in 1993, making this his 33rd year officiating. The Drake Relays are one of the great track and field meets in America, which is sometimes taken for granted locally. The meet attracts high school, middle school, collegiate, and world-class athletes, including those who compete in the Olympics and...

The only show 100% devoted to the Upper Iowa Peacocks - Iowa's Favorite D2 Program. Mike Schrock, and Warren Reyerson talk about the portal fun for Mens' and Womens BB teams, Spring Football, UIU Golf and more. Mike and Warren both are broadcasters for the Peacocks and give their deep insights on the Peacocks on their show.

Aaron Thomas, former Drake BB Player talks MVC basketball and goes deep on the Drake Bulldogs. Coach and Principal Thomas talks about his journey from Aplington-Parkersburg to Drake and his playing days in the Valley. Coach Thomas shares who the toughest matchups were back in his playing day and his outlook on the Drake Bulldogs and Coach Henderson in the Valley.

One of the best interviews in College Basketball joins Dr. Bowser and Dutler to look back on his long coaching career. One of the best Valley Ambassadors and humorists in College BB. Coach Hinson started as a junior high coach and had an 18 year head coaching career including 16 years as an MVC Head Coach for Missouri State (SWMS) and Southern Illinois.

Dr. Bowser and Brian Dutler sit down with Brian Jones assistant coach at Bradley and talk about the Bradley Braves and the MVC season. The team goes deep on college coaching in the age of the portal and the MVC. Brian shares his journey from a Valley Player at UNI and his 30 year coaching career which included leading North Dakota to their only NCAA March Madness appearance as HC in their history.

Dr. Bowser and Brian Dutcher sit down with MVC and ESPN broadcasters Kevin Lehman and Brad Wells and  recap the 25-26 Valley season for all the MVC teams. They cover the big Kyle Green hire at UNI, Talk about this year's Arah Madness, and discuss Illinois State's impressive NIT run. Portal season opens officially next week so stayed tuned.

Jason Eslinger joined the IGHSAU in 1997 and shares some IGHSAU history and how the Girls Union is working to help with participation levels, the emerging girls wrestling programs, bowling, track and field and more in a great interview on Girls Sports in Iowa.

The Dr. has been working on the Launch of the Deep in the Valley Podcast and the big news out of Cedar Falls Today moved our launch date up. A deep dive into Coach Jacobson's move and what it means for UNI s

Chad and Jim Nelson in part two of his series on the Waterloo West and East High School mergers talk about the formation into the new Waterloo United High School. How will the new school showcase the history of the combined schools?

Chad and Tim Moses discuss the future merger of Waterloo East and West high schools and the history the Waterloo East and West rivalry. They discuss how the merger of the two schools might be a real positive when Waterloo United is founded in 2028.

Chad talks with Coach Schultz about the Cedar Falls Tigers Undefeated season and Iowa State Title in 4A Basketball. Chad covered the Tigers all season for the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier and live at the State Tourney.

Dr. Bowser, Matt Smith, and Brian Dutler take deep dives into UNI, Iowa State, Iowa, and Nebraska and their matchups in the first game and potentially beyond.

Great interview with Coach Schultz whose Cedar Falls Tigers team just won the 4A Boys Basketball title with an undefeated regular season run. Ryan shares how we got into coaching and talks about this years team and some UNI basketball as four former Tigers on the Panthers NCAA team

We combined the Chad Harberts and Dr. Bowser show where the guys dove into the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament brackets with special guests - Dr. Nick Pace Former UNI Basketball Player and Sean Olson - UNI Manager and former assistant coach at Nebraska- Omaha. The team breaks downs the first-round games for UNI, Iowa State, Iowa and Nebraska and predict how far we think each team will go.

Iowa has four Men's BB teams (64 Team NAIA bracket) who are competing in the first two rounds on the road to the final four. Northwestern College is hosting a pod in Orange City (William Penn is competing in that pod). Morningside and Graceland are also in separate pods and all have had great seasons. The Doctor dives deep into each match-up this weekend on his show.

Dr. Bowser brings on Brian Dutcher and Dr. Matt Smith on to talk UNI Panthers Men's Basketball Full season. Net Rankings, potential seed and first round game. Where will the Purple and Gold fellas head for the first round game they all make predictions on the show.

Chad has spent another week going back and forth to DSM covering the Boys State Tourney for the NE Iowa High School teams he writes about for the WCF Courier. He goes in depth on the 4A title game tomorrow, so it's a must listen for Tigers Fans on the drive. Chad recaps the 2A tourney for Union, Grundy Center, and Aplington-Parkersburg and also takes a deep dive in his Alma Mater (UNI Men'...

The only show 100% devoted to the Upper Iowa Peacocks - Iowa's Favorite D2 Program. JD. Mike Schrock, and Warren Reyerson talk about the season for the Mens' and Womens BB teams, incoming recruits, Wrestling, and Football Transfer portal news. Mike and Warren both are broadcasters for the Peacocks and give their deep insights on the Peacocks.

Dr. Bowser (former UNI Manager, NAIA and DIII basketball coach) and Brian Dutcher (former UNI Manager) recap the run UNI had this weekend and take a deep dive into the final game and take a long look at where the Panthers may end up site and seed-wise in the NCAA Tourney.

Iowa's Basketball Doctor Dives into the 4A Boys tourney. In less than 10 minutes get a download on the 4A Class and the Doctors Predictions on who will cut down the nets. Is it the year of the Tigers, Warriors, Wolves, Maroons, Rams or the Dragons?

The Doctor Dives into the 3A Boys tourney. In 10 minutes get a download on the 3A Class and the Doctors Predictions on who will cut down the nets. Is it the year of the Bombers, Tornadoes, Tiger, Saints or Spartans to reign in 3A?