Tracking The Storm: Stories From Loyal Sons

In this special heartfelt tribute episode of Tracking the Storm , we honor the life and legacy of legendary Iowa State football coach Jim Walden, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88. Host Dave Larson and Keith Schrage welcome former players and coaches who knew Coach Walden best, including Dan McCarney (who succeeded him at ISU), longtime assistant Jimmy Burrow, and standout running...

Live from the Iowa State Football Letterwinners Golf Outing at Cold Water Golf Club! Keith and the crew are on-site soaking up the sun, stories, and Cyclone brotherhood with former players, coaches, and alumni. Mike Green, Director of the Letterwinners Club, joins to talk about embracing history, alumni reunions, and keeping the "Loyal Sons Forever True" bond strong under new head coach...

Connor Moberly, Iowa State quarterback and Southeast Polk two-time state champion, joins Chris Shipley and Keith for a raw, unfiltered look at life as a Cyclone QB. From building a dynasty at Southeast Polk alongside stars like Abu Sama and Caden Proctor, to his recruitment journey, early playing time as a true freshman, and navigating the high-stakes QB competition with Rocco Becht, JJ and others...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios, join hosts Kent and Keith on Tracking The Storm as they sit down with Iowa State Cyclone legend and birthday boy Alex Espinoza . In this heartfelt episode, Alex shares his remarkable journey from Pico Rivera, California, through Cal State Fullerton, to becoming a starting quarterback for the Cyclones. He opens up about the massive culture shock of moving fro...

Join us for an unforgettable episode of Tracking The Storm on the 25 year anniversary of ISU Baseball's last game. We talk to Iowa State baseball legends Mike Busch (All-American two-sport star), Chris Zima (1984-88 pitcher), Jon Heath (1982-86 pitcher/outfielder), Mark Hanrahan, and Rob Conway from that final team, sit down to share stories from the diamond. From the glory days of Big 8 baseb...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company. From the family farm in Parkersburg to becoming a two-time All-Big 12 star and 1,000-point/1,000-rebound legend at Iowa State, Chelsea Poppens joins Keith and Kent for a raw, unfiltered conversation. Chelsea opens up about small-town Iowa values, playing through an EF5 tornado, the Sweet 16 run at Iowa State, her WN...

Join hosts Keith and Kent for an unforgettable conversation with Iowa State football icon Tom Randall . From growing up in Mason City and reluctantly playing one year of high school football, to starring as a defensive tackle under Earl Bruce, getting drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, playing in Super Bowl XIII, and later suiting up for the Houston Oilers alongside Earl Campbell — Tom shares incredib...

In Part 2 with Olympic silver medalist Danny Harris, the conversation turns raw, real, and uncomfortable—in the best way possible. Danny pulls back the curtain on what happens when elite success, ego, and pressure collide with real life. From competing at the highest level in the world to battling addiction and facing himself in recovery, Danny shares the truth about how quickly things can unravel...

Olympic silver medalist and Iowa State legend Danny Harris joins Tracking the Storm for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most remarkable journeys in Cyclone history. Harris burst onto the world stage in 1984 when he won Olympic Silver in the 400m hurdles in Los Angeles , becoming one of the youngest athletes ever to medal in the event. A standout at Iowa State University , Harris wen...

Former Iowa State Cyclones standout Ellis Hobbs joins Tracking the Storm for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way beyond the box score. The guys open with the pulse of the season— Big 12 hoops, March Madness vibes, and what Iowa State has to clean up —then settle in for an honest, high-energy interview with one of the most recognizable names to come through Ames. Ellis shares his journey from...

Coach Hudson was so great and had so much more to tell, we had to have a part 2. If you havent heard, Clarence Hudson joins the show to talk about his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the pride that comes from representing the Cardinal and Gold. From behind-the-scenes memories to honest reflections on growth, culture, and the future of the program, this episode dives deep into what...

On this episode of Tracking the Storm , the crew sits down for a real, unfiltered conversation that blends Cyclone passion, personal stories, and the moments that shape what it means to be part of the Iowa State legacy. Clarence Hudson joins the show to talk about his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the pride that comes from representing the Cardinal and Gold. From behind-the-scene...

In this episode of Tracking The Storm , we sit down with Iowa State basketball legend Jeff Hornacek for a powerful, story-driven conversation that traces the roots of Hilton Magic , Cyclone basketball history, and the mindset that helped transform Iowa State into a national brand. Jeff shares his unlikely journey from a lightly recruited guard out of suburban Chicago to walking on at Iowa State, e...

In this unforgettable episode of Tracking the Storm , the guys sit down with legendary college football coach Dan McCarney for a deep, unfiltered conversation about Iowa football, Iowa State history, and what it truly means to lead, rebuild, and leave a legacy. Coach McCarney walks listeners through his journey from growing up in Iowa City to playing and coaching at Iowa, Wisconsin, and ultimately...

In this powerful episode of Tracking the Storm , Iowa State legends sit down with College Football Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown for an unfiltered conversation about the modern state of college football—and what’s being lost in the age of NIL and the transfer portal. Coach Brown reflects on his early days at Iowa State, his journey to national championships, and the relationships that defined his...

College football is changing faster than ever, and this episode breaks down exactly why. The show opens with a deep dive into the transfer portal and NIL era, using Indiana’s rapid rise from program afterthought to national contender as a case study in how money, roster turnover, and donor support are reshaping the sport. Then legendary former Iowa State head coach Jim Walden joins the conversatio...

The inaugural episode of Tracking the Storm sets the tone for what this show is all about: loyalty, toughness, history, and the stories that built Iowa State athletics. Keith Schrage and Kent Anderson kick things off by explaining the vision behind the podcast—giving Cyclone “Loyal Sons” a platform to tell their stories, from the early days to today, and preserving the legacy that still shapes Iow...