Caleb Polking

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey

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Iowa State University students and passionate sports fanatics Caleb Polking and Casey Schiessler co-host this weekly podcast. Every Tuesday evening, the guys discuss all things Iowa State sports, the Big 12, the sports world in general, and a little bit of randomness here and there. Give us a listen! Twitter: @the_rundownpod

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Caleb Polking

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May 29, 2026

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Episodes

Reflecting on the hoops season and transfer portal madness 03.04.2024

Caleb and Casey are talking Iowa State’s Sweet Sixteen loss at the hands of Illinois. The transfer portal has also been making a ton of noise in recent days, with guys coming and going. Is the big man making a return to college basketball? All of this, and so much more. As always, thanks for listening!

Clones to the Sweet Sixteen and thoughts on tourney expansion 27.03.2024

Iowa State has punched its ticket to the Sweet Sixteen and will take on Illinois in Boston on Thursday. The Cyclone women fell short in overtime against Stanford on Sunday, but it was a wildly successful season. Caleb and Casey also give their takes on the recent NCAA tournament expansion talks. Thanks for tuning in!

March Madness is here 20.03.2024

It’s the greatest week of the calendar year in sports. Caleb and Casey discuss Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw on both the men’s and women’s side. They also look back to the men steamrolling through the Big 12 tournament. How will the Big 12 teams fare in March Madness? Plus, the guys give their takes on each region of this year’s bracket. JOIN OUR ESPN TOURNEY CHALLENGE RIGHT HERE: https://fant...

It’s Big 12 tournament week and NFL free agency is wild 12.03.2024

Caleb and Casey are talking about Iowa State’s recent offensive woes. The Clones are the two seed in the Big 12 tourney this week. The women’s squad will be competing for a conference championship tonight. Plus, this has been as memorable of an NFL free agency as we can remember.

The Iowa State men are eyeing a 2 seed and the women capped off an impressive regular season 06.03.2024

It’s an episode heavy on Iowa State basketball today. Caleb and Casey discuss the men looking to lock up a 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. The women shattered all expectations this season as they have clinched a 4 seed in the Big 12 tournament. Plus, how many teams can the Big 12 get into March Madness? All of this, and much more. Thanks for listening!

March is closing in, Iowa State football coaching changes, and court stormings 28.02.2024

Caleb and Casey are back after a one week skid to discuss Iowa State basketball and the college basketball world as March nears. What do the Cyclones need to do to secure a 2 seed? The Iowa State football coaching staff underwent some changes in the last week. Plus, the guys give their takes on court stormings as that has been a headliner recently.

The best Iowa State basketball team since when? 16.02.2024

Caleb and Casey are recording in person this week for the first time in a while! The two talk Iowa State’s spot among the nation’s best basketball teams right now. It seems like the Big 12 will come down to the Cyclones and Houston. The guys make their weekly picks and give their three for three as well.

Massive month of February for the Cyclones and the Big 12 is still a battle (Part 2) 08.02.2024

Technical issues forced Caleb and Casey to record this week’s episode in 2 parts. The fellas recap Iowa State’s road stretch and look ahead to the remainder of the season. There are still several teams in contention for the Big 12 title. The guys make their picks, give their 3 for 3, and take a quick look at the Super Bowl.

Massive month of February for the Cyclones and the Big 12 is still a battle (Part 1) 08.02.2024

Technical issues forced Caleb and Casey to record this week’s episode in 2 parts. The fellas recap Iowa State’s road stretch and look ahead to the remainder of the season. There are still several teams in contention for the Big 12 title. The guys make their picks, give their 3 for 3, and take a quick look at the Super Bowl.

Cyclones are rolling, the 2024 Big 12 football schedule is out, and Brock Purdy is in the Super Bowl 02.02.2024

It was a wild week in Hilton Coliseum. From tempers flaring in the K-State game, to Iowa State knocking off #7 Kansas, the Cyclones are now on a three game win streak as they head to Waco. The 2024 Big 12 football schedule was officially released on Tuesday. And, Iowa State’s very own Brock Purdy will face Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. Caleb and Casey break it all down and more. Thanks for li...

Caleb and Casey have made their return (Part 3 of 3) 24.01.2024

Caleb and Casey are finally back to continue The Rundown! Technical issues forced us to record this episode in three parts and with muffled audio, so bear with us. The guys take a look at Iowa State basketball’s massive week ahead, the gauntlet that is the Big 12 conference, give their three for three, and wrap it up with some NFL playoff talk.

Caleb and Casey have made their return (Part 2 of 3) 24.01.2024

Caleb and Casey are finally back to continue The Rundown! Technical issues forced us to record this episode in three parts and with muffled audio, so bear with us. The guys take a look at Iowa State basketball’s massive week ahead, the gauntlet that is the Big 12 conference, give their three for three, and wrap it up with some NFL playoff talk.

Caleb and Casey have made their return (Part 1 of 3) 24.01.2024

Caleb and Casey are finally back to continue The Rundown! Technical issues forced us to record this episode in three parts and with muffled audio, so bear with us. The guys take a look at Iowa State basketball’s massive week ahead, the gauntlet that is the Big 12 conference, give their three for three, and wrap it up with some NFL playoff talk. Thanks for tuning in!

Special edition episode with Caleb’s dad, Ross Polking 14.01.2024

Caleb has his dad, Ross, on the pod who’s a long time Iowa State fan. The two talk Iowa State football as the team heads into the off-season. They then recap the start of the Big 12 slate for both Iowa State men’s and women’s basketball teams. To cap it off, Caleb does some Iowa State-centric Q&A with Ross.

Talking Iowa State’s bowl draw, Cy-Hawk week in hoops, the college football playoffs, and more 04.12.2023

Iowa State is headed back to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis. Should be a fun match-up and great trip for Cyclone fans. It’s Cy-Hawk week for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The college football playoffs were released yesterday, and definitely caused debate across the college football landscape. Caleb and Casey are talking all of this and more. Enjoy!

Iowa State wins Snowmageddon in incredible fashion 29.11.2023

The guys are back to recap Iowa State’s thrilling victory over Kansas State on Saturday night. It was the perfect way to cap off a great regular season. Onto bowl games! Caleb and Casey also make their weekly picks, give their 3 for 3, and talk a little Cyclone hoops following the trip to Orlando.

Iowa State falls to Texas and it’s feast week 21.11.2023

Caleb and Casey react to Iowa State’s 26-16 loss at the hands of Texas. The Clones travel to Manhattan for the Farmageddon rivalry against Kansas State. The guys look at the Big 12 championship picture, make their weekly picks, and are back with the second edition of the 3 for 3 segment.

Cyclones dominate BYU, Texas comes to town, and the brand new 3 for 3 segment 14.11.2023

Caleb and Casey are talking Iowa State’s dismantling of BYU. The Clones will take on Texas for the Longhorns’ last trip to Jack Trice Stadium in the Big 12 on Saturday. The guys talk Big 12 standings shake-up, make their weekly picks, and introduce a new segment called the 3 for 3.

ISU/KU recap and college basketball is under way 08.11.2023

Caleb and Casey are back to talk Iowa State’s 28-21 defeat at the hands of Kansas. Don’t worry, Casey is back to being a Cyclone fan. Big 12 talk + CFB picks. The Iowa State men’s basketball season tipped off on Monday night. Enjoy!

A massive match-up looms for the Cyclones this weekend 31.10.2023

Iowa State now sits atop the Big 12 after a 30-18 win at Baylor. Ranked Kansas comes to Ames on Saturday in what is sure to be an electric atmosphere. Making CFB picks, discussing Iowa’s Brian Ferentz news, and talking Cyclone hoops as the season is set to get underway.

Coming off of a bye week, CFB picks, and secret scrimmages 24.10.2023

The Clones head to Baylor this week in an attempt to improve to 4-1 in Big 12 play. This is the third edition of Caleb and Casey’s college football picks. MLB playoffs, and talking Iowa State basketball’s secret scrimmage against Creighton.

Iowa State is on a heater 17.10.2023

It’s the 10th episode of the pod! Caleb and Casey discuss Iowa State now in sole possession of 2nd place in the Big 12. Matt Campbell has the guys rolling. As expected, the new Big 12 teams are struggling this year. Thoughts on the preseason college basketball AP Top 25, MLB playoffs, and early Super Bowl projections.

Iowa State football is gaining some serious momentum + introducing a weekly picks segment 11.10.2023

On a perfect, 10/10 day, Iowa State reigned victorious, 27-14, over TCU. The Cyclones, now 2-1 in conference play, have a winnable game this weekend at Cincinnati. Red River was awesome. The Big 12 after Texas and Oklahoma is still anyone’s game. Playoff baseball headlines, and the guys also introduce a new segment in which they make weekly college football picks for select games.

Iowa State looking to bounce back this weekend, playoff baseball is underway, and Cyclone hoops talk 05.10.2023

Following a loss at the hands of Oklahoma down in Norman, Iowa State is back in Ames this weekend for the Jack Trice legacy game against TCU. It will definitely set the tone for the remainder of the season. The Big 12 looks to be Texas and Oklahoma, and then everyone else. October baseball is here! Also, we’re about a month out from Iowa State basketball. Caleb and Casey discuss it all on the eigh...

Clones with a much-needed win, college football coaches are heated, and Brock Purdy is still surging 25.09.2023

It’s a loaded show. Caleb and Casey react to Iowa State’s refreshing win over Oklahoma State. They could surprise people this weekend at Oklahoma. The guys discuss the Big 12 starting to take shape. Ryan Day among other coaches had some emotion this weekend. Plus, is Brock Purdy a top ten NFL quarterback? All of this, and much more. Enjoy!

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