Washed Up Walkons

In this episode, the Walk-Ons catch up with former Iowa linebacker Travis Perry, who shares his experiences transitioning from college football to a career based around real estate. Travis was a senior in the undefeated 2015 season and came to Iowa City after playing high school ball as an Urbandale J-Hawk. We discuss his entry into real estate, managing properties, and learning the ropes of short...

Nick Jackson is from Atlanta, Georgia and started his career at Virginia where he played all 4 years and was a Team Captain twice. After the infamous Virginia Football player shooting happened, his path took a turn, and he ended up at Iowa. An organization he describes as a perfect fit. We discuss his journey from being highly recruited out of high school, playing at Virginia, and eventually trans...

Coach Justin Lima returns for another episode of the Wash Up Walk Ons podcast! In this deep dive, we explore the Hawkeye Challenge, an intense off-season training competition designed to foster discipline and teamwork within the Iowa football team. From unique scoring systems to leadership development, we break down how this program pushed athletes to their limits and prepped them for success on a...

Don Shumpert joins the show. Don is from St. Louis MO and joined the Hawks in the class of 2010. We re-connect wit Don after a decade as he was a senior during the Walk Ons freshman year. We reflect on past memories and dive into Shumpert's journey from Iowa to his current role as an NFL agent. The hosts discuss his recruiting story, college challenges, and his transition to coaching. Shumpert sha...

In this episode the Walk-Ons dive into the intricate world of NIL and Rev Share in college football with Brad Heinrichs, head of the Iowa Swarm Collective. From the struggles of recruiting in the modern era to the ethical challenges posed by agents, Brad provides an insider perspective on the complexities of managing the Iowa Swarm. Key topics include the future impact of revenue sharing, the chan...

In this episode, the This cast catches up with Pat Angerer, discussing everything from his transition from NFL linebacker to Iowa sports radio analyst, to unforgettable career moments and insights on Iowa football. Pat opens up about his experiences calling games with Gary Dolphin, the unexpected challenges and highlights of his first year, and the surreal moments of meeting legendary athletes. Th...

Join the Walkons LIVE! We plan to do more of our episode recordings with the livestream feature this off season to help increase interaction with you guys! The conversation covers the latest buzz around the Iowa wrestling program and the rumored NIL deal for Bo Bassett. We chat about expectations for the Iowa football offense next season, especially the passing game with incoming QB Mark Gronowski...

In this episode, the guys dive into the key questions Iowa Football needs to address this offseason. From the potential breakout players to filling crucial spots on the roster, they dissect what the team will look like in 2025. They also discuss the importance of retaining key coaching staff, how the new offensive weapons will develop, and the allocation of the school's revenue share. Plus, update...

In this episode of the Walk Ons podcast, the team sits down with Tyler Elsbury, a recent graduate from the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Tyler is from Byron, Illinois and was part of the 2020 recruiting class for Iowa. Tyler shares his experiences and challenges transitioning from college to NFL training. He describes the differences in training schedules and locations, choosing Marquette, Michigan...

In this episode, we dive deep into Iowa's women's basketball with David Eickholt, discussing the team's top recruiting weekend, Caitlin Clark's iconic status, and potential future stars. We also touch on the men's basketball struggles and Fran McCaffery's tenure. The conversation shifts to Iowa football, highlighting key transfer pickups, including quarterback Mark Gronowski, and what they mean fo...

Luke is from Neenah, Wisconsin and joined the Hawkeyes in the class of 2021. Luke served as the long snapper for the Iowa Hawkeyes over the last four years. Luke shares his journey from being a high school quarterback in Wisconsin to becoming a standout long snapper at Iowa. He discusses his experiences, including the unexpected moment he was called to snap during the Iowa State game, his intensiv...

Luke Lachey is from Columbus, Ohio and joined the 202 recruiting class for the Hawkeyes as the 6th ranked TE in the country. Luke shares his journey from growing up as an Ohio State fan, to becoming a key player for the Hawkeyes. Hear about his experiences playing alongside teammates like Sam LaPorta, and his perspective on transitioning from college to professional football. Get insight into funn...

Coach Justin Lima joins us again for the first time in 2025. Today we talk all about the Winter break after the Bowl game and the 8 weeks back on campus prior to Spring Ball starting. We transition into a detailed conversation about the main focus of January workouts for new athletes and the importance of building strength and movement capacity. We also touch on the concept of giving athletes some...

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Higgins, a standout linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Jay is from Indianapolis, Indiana and joined the Hawks in the 2020 recruiting class. We dive deep into his journey from high school recruitment to training for the combine, detailing the unique challenges and experiences that have shaped his career. Jay shares insights abou...

Drake makes a surprise appearance and the boys talk NFL Hawks in the playoffs, a couple records and All Pro nominations, and the end of Grant's Broncos year. We make a huge correction from something said 2 episodes ago, and then we break down Kluver's jinx on Mark Gronowski. We talk the affect of missing spring ball, what the injury could be, how it will alter his next 4 months, if this makes him...

All things Mark Gronowski and the upcoming CFP Semifinal games! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWash...

Happy New Year! The Walkons return in 2025 working on our 7th year in the podcast game. We start the year off discussing how we got year, giving Grant and the Broncos their flowers, talking more NFL ball, and talking current event CFB including the most recent playoff games, happenings in NIL and the Portal, and more. We talk BIG guests that we would like to have on the show this year, and then di...

Hawks drop their bowl game 27-24, a game that represented in many ways the season as a whole. We recap the game, wrap up our thoughts on 2024 Iowa Football, and start to look ahead to next year. Thank you to everyone who tuned in this year! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra...

Join us as we spread holiday cheer in this festive episode recorded just before Christmas! The hosts share laughter and memorable highlights from 2024. We dive into a detailed preview of the upcoming Bowl games, including the Iowa vs. Missouri matchup, and discuss the impact of the 12-team playoff system. Insights into player transfers, state of the college football landscape, and personal holiday...

Join us for the final 5-10-5 show of 2024 where we dive into the Bowl Prep of Iowa football. Coach Justin Lima shares his insights on strength and conditioning, the current state of NIL and athlete transfers, and how these affect athlete development throughout a players career. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Iowa's player development, the impact of personal training regiments, and how unexpected...

David Eickholt joins us for the final time this year. After helping us recap the weekly press conference every Wednesday this season David joins one final time to give us a status update on where Iowa is in the portal season that has taken over early December across CFB. What positions are of most need for the Hawkeyes, and do we fill those with players from the portal or guys already in Black and...

Fresh off of Conference Championship weekend and we now know where the Hawkeyes will spend Christmas. Iowa will face Missouri in the Music City bowl in Nashville, and we try to preview the matchup at surface level, and ponder what we could be excited to see considering the landscape of how bowls work in modern day. We have a huge discussion around the CFP selections, what they got right and wrong,...

We are back for another 5-10-5 with Coach Lima. Today we start with some discussion about the all time athletes that came through Iowa during our time, we touch on all of the Hate Week fireworks from the previous weekend and if the antics from players and teams is avoidable at all? To end the discussion we discuss what a 'Culture Win' means, and why a team like Nebraska continues to lose one score...

On tonight's show we discuss all the hot topics of this week in Iowa Football. The portal season starts hot with Cade McNamara reentering leaving Stratton and Sullivan as a thin group of options for a room that is seeking answers. The Hawks have been rumored as potential landing spots for several higher profile transfers already, and we discuss the possibility of those. We also dive into the roste...

The Rivalry feels real now. On a 'Hate Week' Saturday in CFB that saw tempers flare across the country, the antics between Iowa and Nebraska were mild. The vibe of this matchup however has shifted and there is clear disdain between sides 15 years after the Huskers joined the B1G. We recap the walkoff winner from Drew Stevens, the pregame fireworks, the postgame interviews, baby Mahomes, and everyt...