Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs

On this week's episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jackson Stratton, and delve deep into his amazing story. From growing up on the sunny beaches of San Diego to stepping into the spotlight in Iowa City, Jackson shares his journey of how surfing waves turned into throwing touchdowns. We talk about everything—his first impressi...

🎙️ Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs - Special Guest Dalles Jacobus 🎸 The Heroes Trophy stays in Iowa City! 🏆 Matt and Laura VandeBerg break down the thrilling last-second victory over Nebraska, and there's no better way to celebrate than with special guest Dalles Jacobus. The former Hawkeye defensive lineman turned rising country music star shares his incredible journey from the gridiron to the...

In this episode of Talking Hawks, host the VandeBergs recap the recent Iowa Hawkeyes football game, highlighting the performance of quarterback Jackson Stratton and the team's overall success. The conversation transitions into a detailed analysis of Stratton's quick decision-making and effective plays. The discussion then shifts to the defensive highlights and the contributions of unsung heroes on...

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks , hosts Matt and Laura VandeBerg dive into all things Iowa Hawkeyes! Coming off the recent bye week, they break down player health updates, concussion protocols, and the team's overall recovery. Special guest Ethan Hurkett, a standout Hawkeyes player, joins the conversation to share his inspiring journey. From high school memories to his goals beyond football, Etha...

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks, Matt and Laura recap the unfortunate loss for the Hawkeyes against UCLA. They go over key injuries and moments as to why the team may not have been playing to their full potential this game. This episode also features an insightful interview with linebacker Nick Jackson, discussing his background, team dynamics, and experiences as a player. In this engaging conver...

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks, Matt and Laura recap the huge home game win for the Hawkeyes against Wisconsin, highlighting key moments, fan engagement with the new starting QB, and standout performances. The episode also features an insightful interview with defensive lineman Deontae Craig, discussing his background, team dynamics, and experiences as a player. In this engaging conversation, De...

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks, Matt and Laura recap a thrilling homecoming game for the Hawkeyes against Northwestern, highlighting key moments, fan engagement, and standout performances. The conversation delves into the defensive and offensive strategies employed during the game, including a quarterback change and the impact of special teams. The episode also features an insightful interview w...

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks, Matt and Laura recap the recent Iowa Hawkeyes game against Michigan State, analyzing the offensive and defensive performances. They discuss key plays, missed opportunities, and the impact of injuries on the team's strategy. The conversation also covers special teams' performance and features an interview with comedian Brian Allen Jr., who shares insights about his...

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks, Matt and Laura VandeBerg recap the recent Hawkeye football game against Washington, highlighting the team's performance in various aspects including special teams, offense, and defense. They discuss the importance of player development and the dynamics of the team, before transitioning into an interview with Jacob Gill, who shares insights about his early life, re...

In the latest episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura dive into the Hawkeyes' unfortunate lose against Ohio State. Matt and Laura also sit down with special guest, Gennings Dunker, offensive lineman for the Hawkeyes! They discuss Gennings' up-bringing, some interesting recipes, and a wide range of topics that only Gennings could bring to the table. This is an interview you def...

In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks, Matt and Laura have an engaging conversation with Rhys Dakin as he shares his journey from Australia to becoming a punter for the Iowa Hawkeye Football team. He discusses his experiences with Pro-Kick, the cultural adjustments he faced, and his early sports background. Rhys reflects on his first impressions of Iowa, Coach Woods, and the unique atmosphere of Kinnic...

In this exciting episode of Talkin’ Hawks, Matt and Laura VandeBerg sit down with Mason Richman, a standout player from the Iowa Hawkeye Football team. Mason shares stories from his upbringing, including his early days playing soccer and basketball, and how those experiences shaped his athletic journey. Listeners will get a glimpse into Mason’s personal life as he talks about his favorite movies a...

In the latest episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura dive into the Hawkeyes' 21-38 win against the Troy Trojans! Matt and Laura also sit down with special guest, Logan Jones, offensive lineman for the Hawkeyes! They discuss Logan's up-bringing, more team golf and basketball rivalries , and what it's like being a part of the Hawkeye family. This is an interview...

In the latest episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura dive into the Hawkeyes' close, but unfortune 20-19 lose against Iowa State. They break down the key plays, both good and bad, and how the Hawkeyes can keep moving forward the rest of the season! Matt and Laura also sit down with special guest, Zach Ortweth, tight end for the Hawkeyes! They discuss Zach's up-brin...

In the latest episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura dive into the Hawkeyes' recent 40-0 victory against Illinois State. They break down the key plays that led to the win, including standout performances on both offense and defense. They also analyze how the team's strategies unfolded on the field and what this win means for the rest of the season. They also take...

In this exciting episode, we're thrilled to have special teams coach LeVar Woods from the Iowa Hawkeyes as our guest! 🏈✨ Coach Woods shares exclusive insights into the special teams' strategies, his coaching philosophy, and what it takes to prepare for a big game. You won't want to miss his behind-the-scenes stories and expert analysis! But that's not all—stick around as we dive...

In this exciting episode, Matt and Laura Vanderberg sit down with the new head coach of Iowa Women’s Basketball, Jan Jensen! 🌟 Coach Jensen shares her journey from being an associate head coach to stepping into the head coach role, following the legendary Lisa Bluder’s retirement. They delve into her long-standing relationship with Bluder, reflecting on their incredible partnership that spanned o...

In this month's episode of the Off Season, Matt and Laura dive into recent Iowa Hawkeye Football news, other sports events as well, and tease something new for the show...Then, join us for an intimate interview with Marco Lainez where he opens up about his experience of his football career at Iowa so far. Marco discusses the bond he shares with Cade and the invaluable lessons that have shaped...

In this month's episode of the Off Season, Matt and Laura take a deep dive into the recent WNBA draft, where standout players Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin left their mark with being first and second round picks, respectively. Matt and Laura also discuss the latest updates from the Iowa Hawkeyes Football Spring Practice. Matt and Laura then sit down for an exclusive interview with Jada Gyamfi,...

In this offseason episode of Talkin' Hawks with The Vandebergs, we're thrilled to chat about Iowa's recent victory against LSU in Women's Basketball. We're breaking down the game's standout moments by players like Kate Martin and Gabby Marshall. Then, we'll switch gears to talk about winter sports, sharing Caitlin's inspiring basketball journey and discussing how th...

On this month's episode we sat down with Owen Freeman, the rising freshman star of Hawkeye basketball. In this exclusive feature, Owen shares his journey from a small-town athlete to a celebrated freshman sensation. Join us as we delve into the Freeman family’s legacy, and the significance of community in their athletic pursuits.

In the first episode of the offseason, Matt and Laura break down the big news from Iowa football: the hiring of Tim Lester as the new offensive coordinator. They share their thoughts on what Lester brings to the Hawkeyes, how he will fit in with Kirk Ferentz's philosophy, and what his impact will be on the offense. Then, they welcome a special guest to the show: Ben Kueter, the four-sport star...

In this episode The VandeBerg’s recap Iowa’s unfortunate loss to Tennessee at the Citrus Bowl. They also have an inspiring (and hilarious) conversation with Spencer Lee, who will be going to the U.S. Olympic trials for freestyle wrestling this year.

Matt and Laura are back to talk about the upcoming Citrus Bowl. They discuss the future of the podcast, what it's like to travel for bowl games, and then welcome Luke Lachey to the show. Luke talks about growing up in Columbus, his obsession with Harry Potter, and his many Ohio State connections. Matt and Laura round out the episode talking about the history of the Tennessee Volunteers, what t...

In the latest episode of Talkin’ Hawks, Matt and Laura dissect Iowa’s loss to Michigan at the Big Ten Championship. In the first segment, they delve into the defense’s performance on the field, highlighting how it was much better than what the score suggests. They also analyze the key turnovers of the game, which played a pivotal role in Iowa’s defeat. The hosts welcome Quinn Schulte to the show,...