The CW Pod

Chris Williams welcomes former Iowa Senator Nate Boulton to the show to discuss the big house settlement in college athletics. How will this impact our local teams? Is this a temporary fix for college athletics or could it lead us into a new-look future? Finally, Chris asks Nate about the legality of a Big Ten / SEC “super league,” and if Iowa could potentially bring a sports betting tax to consum...

Chris Williams dumbs down everything that’s happening this week at the SEC meetings in Florida, while longing for an equal superpower to the SEC like the Big Ten used to be. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams gives his unfiltered thoughts on how social media is the cause for "coach speak." Touching on tip culture in the US and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams analyzes why Brett Yormark is the perfect person to continue leading the Big 12 into the next decade. Is local media about to have a renaissance? Plus, CW tells a story from his daddy/daughter NASCAR weekend. Courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Alex Kuberski of Kuberski Brothers Lawn Care to give you tips to keep your lawn in tip-top shape. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams dives deep into the latest news from the NCAA and how it relates to the media before discussing Shedeur Sanders falling in the draft and TKO going global. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with Drake Men's Basketball Coach Eric Henderson to discuss his journey from being a second-grade teacher to landing the Drake job. Why he's excited to be a Bulldog, his approach to coaching, and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes his friend Mark Freund to the show this week to preview WrestleMania, which will occur this weekend in Las Vegas. The two not only discuss the top storylines, but professional wrestling’s recent growth as a whole. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with 'Rory Land' author Timothy Gay to discuss Rory McIlroy and his struggles at The Masters. Breaking down why this could be his year in Augusta and more. Courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa Men's Basketball Coach Ben McCollum to discuss his journey from Northwest Missouri State to Iowa, how he plans on changing the culture for the Hawkeyes, and his vision for the future. All this and more presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams gets Randy Peterson's thoughts on Keshon Gilbert being shut down before reacting to the NCAA Tournament draws for Iowa State and Drake. Courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with Jeff Woody of Goldfinch Athletics and Lindsey Klunder of GameDay Men's Health to discuss getting your body right in 2025 and more to get you in the right mindset to get into shape. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sounds the alarm on what Monday’s news out of the ACC will mean for the future of college athletics. Scott Siepker stops by to discuss a few deep life topics, reality TV in the Oval Office, John Cena turning heel, and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon and the Lonely Oak Distillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Drake Athletics Director Brian Hardin the DU Great Collective leader Ryan Boatman to dive into their world of college athletics, the NIL game at the mid-major level, and how they navigate all of the new changes. All this and more presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register to discuss Iowa Basketball still showing some fight, the options with Fran McCaffery, and how Beth Goetz ties into it. Previewing NASCAR's weekend in Daytona and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Mackenzie Eddie to discuss parenting, the art of gift-giving, drones, aliens, and everything in between. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes his pastor, Mike Janes, to talk about the world we live in and how to navigate through it all during tense times. All this and more presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Ross Peterson for a nuanced conversation on drones, UFOs, the landscape of college athletics, and more. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes Andy Fales and Chris Hassel for the First Annual Festivus Special to discuss their favorite moments, scenes, characters, and more from Seinfeld. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams welcomes WHO-13 Chief Meteorologist Ed Wilson to discuss how he got to where he is, the experiences along the way, and the life of Mr. Ed. All this and more presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices