Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs

In the latest episode of the Talkin Hawks Podcast, Matt and Laura recap the exciting win over Nebraska. They also chat with Cade McNamara about his incredible journey so far, from high school through his college career. They end the episode with a look ahead to the Big Ten Championship game against Michigan, where they will face a tough challenge from the East division winner.

In this episode Matt and Laura recap the win against Illinois that secured Iowa the Big Ten West Title. Laura interviews Matt about his journey to play Iowa football, his pursuit of playing professionally and how he got into realty. After that Matt and Laura go over Nebraska's recent performance and speculate on what we might see in the upcoming game.

Matt and Laura are back to review the Hawkeye shutout against Rutgers. They welcome Drew Stevens to the show, who is the current kicker for Iowa. Drew shares his stories of growing up in South Carolina, playing different sports, gaining weight in college, participating in a charity program, enjoying video games, and overcoming mental challenges in football. Finally Matt and Laura talk about what w...

Join Matt and Laura in this episode of Talkin’ Hawks as they recap the thrilling victory over Northwestern at the historic Wrigley Field. Plus, don’t miss the special segment where Laura answers your questions and gives you a glimpse of her game day routine. And finally, Matt and Laura preview the next match against Rutgers and share their expectations.

In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The Vandebergs, Matt and Laura are back from the bye week to talk about the upcoming game against Northwestern. They also chat with their special guest, wide receiver Diante Vines. Diante tells us about his journey to Iowa, his family background, his near-death experience as a teenager, his injuries and recovery, his hobbies and interests, and gives us his imp...

In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The Vandebergs, Matt and Laura are back to talk about the heartbreaking loss to Minnesota, where the Hawkeyes fell 12-10 after a controversial punt return call. They also interview defensive tackle Logan Lee. Logan discusses being married, his time as a wrestler, and his future plans. Plus, Matt and Laura discuss how the Hawkeyes will use the bye week to regro...

Check out the rest of our conversation with Deacon Hill that didn't make it in the full episode.

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs, we have a very special guest, Iowa Hawkeye Quarterback Deacon Hill. Deacon joins us to review the thrilling game against Wisconsin where the Hawkeyes won 15-6 and secured the Heartland Trophy. Matt & Laura also preview the upcoming game with a rival team, Minnesota. Don’t miss this episode full of insights and laughs!

Check out the rest of our conversation with Kate that didn't make it in the full episode.

In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The Vandebergs, we recap the Hawkeyes’ win over Purdue, where Kaleb Johnson and Deacon Hill shined on offense, and the defense held the Boilermakers in check. We also interview Iowa women’s basketball star Kate Martin, who tells us about her journey to Iowa, her Final Four experience, and her goals for this season. Lastly, we preview the crucial game against W...

Check out the rest of our conversation with Nico that didn't make it in the full episode.

Join Matt and Laura as they break down the Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan State, chat with wide receiver Nico Ragaini, and look ahead to the game against Purdue. In this episode, you will hear: - A recap of the Michigan State game, where the Hawkeyes overcame Cade’s injury and Deacon Hill’s debut to secure a 26-16 victory. Matt and Laura analyze the key plays, the turnovers, the run game, and the spe...

In this episode, Matt and Laura are back to talk about the disappointing loss to Penn State. They share their thoughts on what went wrong for the Hawkeyes, and how they can bounce back from this setback. They also answer some questions from the audience. Finally, they preview the upcoming game against Michigan State, where Iowa will face a Spartan's team that may be in disarray. They discuss t...

Check out the rest of our conversation with Jay that didn't make it in the full episode.

In this episode, Matt and Laura discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes most recent 41-10 victory over Western Michigan and their predictions for the upcoming game against Penn State. They also interview Jay Higgins, the current linebacker for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, who shares his insights on the team’s performance and his personal journey as a student-athlete. Higgins talks about his background, his...

In this episode, Matt and Laura are joined by Erick All, the tight end who transferred from Michigan to Iowa this year. They talk about his experience playing for both teams in the Big Ten, and his expectations for the rest of the season. They also recap the thrilling win over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game, where Iowa’s defense and special teams came up big in a 20-13 victory. They break down the...

In the second episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The VandeBergs, Matt and Laura are joined by another star of the Iowa Hawkeyes: Cooper DeJean. DeJean is a safety from Odebolt, Iowa, who has made a name for himself on the Hawkeye defense with his speed, athleticism, and instincts. They chat with DeJean about his transition from high school to college football, his recruitment process, and his experienc...

Check out the rest of our conversation with Tory that didn't make it in the full episode.

In the very first episode of Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs, Matt and Laura welcome Tory Taylor, the punter from Down Under. They discuss everything from his journey from Australia  to Iowa City, how he learned to play American football, and what it feels like to hear the crowd chant “Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi” They also discuss the pre-season news, the new recruits who have joined the...

Introducing our (kind of) brand new podcast Talkin' Hawks. Each week, we will recap the previous Iowa Hawkeye game, break down the upcoming matchup, and give you our predictions. We will also have a number of Hawkeye football players as guests, including Cooper Dejean, Tory Taylor, Nico Ragaini, and more. Tune in every Monday morning on your favorite podcast platform or catch the video version...