Cyclone Fanatic Podcast Network
Up to date and in-depth analysis, interviews and conversations from all of your favorite reporters and personalities at CycloneFanatic.com, the internet's largest Iowa State Cyclones fan site.
Episodes
July 31, 2025 • 8 mins
On Thursday's CF Daily, Jake Brend has a report from a fall camp availability with Eli Rasheed and Colby Kratch. Rasheed talks about what's needed need from his group to get pressure on the quarterback. We hear from Yale transfer Tamatoa McDonough for the first time. Linebackers coach Colby Kratch discusses his process on determining playing time and the competition within that room.
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July 30, 2025 • 9 mins
On Wednesday's episode of Cyclone Fanatic Daily in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend takes you through Xavier Townsend's skillset and how he plans to carve out his own legacy Ames. Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper have both been selected to a preseason watch list. Cooper talks about how he's freed up heading into the 2025 season. And finally, Conrad Hawley shares his crazy story on how he ended up at Iowa State.
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July 30, 2025 • 54 mins
Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for CW and Blum to discuss position matchups for Farmageddon before diving into what they learned about quarterbacks this week, Tyler Miller's journey into fatherhood, and ranking road games to cover. Presented by Mechdyne.
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July 29, 2025 • 8 mins
On Tuesday's CFTV, Jake Brend has more from Monday's media availability with Wide Receivers coach Noah Pauley. Pauley talks about how receivers earn their reps and targets. There's also an update on Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel at Texas Training Camp, big weeks for Brock Purdy and Tyrese Haliburton, and how Conrad Hawley grew at Iowa State.
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July 29, 2025 • 35 mins
Jake Brend welcomes former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley to the CF Summer Series to discuss how he ended up at Iowa State, why he loves being part of a team, his favorite memories as a Cyclone, and more.
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July 28, 2025 • 8 mins
On Monday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend recaps another day of Fall Camp availability with the quarterback room. Hear what QB Coach Jake Waters had to say about Rocco Becht, Connor Moberly and Alex Manske. Waters talks about how Moberly won the QB2 job as a true freshman and how he's improved heading into 2025. The lifelong Cyclone fan talks about what he's learned behind Rocco.
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July 27, 2025 • 75 mins
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend on a Williams & Blum Sunday to recap Iowa State Football Media Day and the men's basketball availability with Jamarion Batemon. The two then set the line for all 12 of Iowa State's regular season games. Williams & Blum is brought to you by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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In Jake Brend's recap of Iowa State Football Media Day, he hits on what Matt Campbell said about Rocco Becht's leadership and how Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle have become professionals. Hear how Carson Hansen has developed his game with the O-Line and the type of competition that's happening in the linebackers room.
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July 24, 2025 • 8 mins
On Thursday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend has a report from the Sukup Men's Basketball Complex for a summer media availability. Cyclone Fanatic heard from freshmen Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta as well as T.J. Otzelberger. Batemon talked about how he takes pride of his defensive abilities and Pleta is still adjusting to life in America on and off the court.
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On Wednesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend dives into the cornerback position as GM Derek Hoodjer gives his insight, Curtis Jones talks about his NBA breakthrough and the ISU Volleyball team unveils new Cyclone script uniforms.
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July 23, 2025 • 37 mins
Former Cyclone and now Denver Nuggets guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend on the CycloneFanatic Summer Series to discuss his new NBA contract, his time in the NBA Summer League and some of his favorite moments in a Cyclone uniform. The Summer Series is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery and Netusil Financial Services by Raymond James.
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July 23, 2025 • 63 mins
Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Jake Brend to discuss the New York Times' valuation on every Power 5 football team, they hit more on Curtis Jones' NBA future, bounce around the Big 12 for some hot topics on Texas Tech and Utah and react to the Farmageddon spread. All presented by Mechdyne Corporation.
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July 22, 2025 • 7 mins
On Tuesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend tells you about Marcus Zelee's decommitment, reacts to Circa's Farmageddon spread, and Derek Hoodjer previews the 2025 linebacker core in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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July 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Jake Brend sits down with Voice of the Cyclones John Walters to discuss the progress Iowa State has made since he arrived to Ames, the hype going into this athletic season, and so much more.
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July 21, 2025 • 10 mins
On Monday's edition of CFTV in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend breaks down Curtis Jones' deal with the Denver Nuggets, Derek Hoodjer talks about ISU's week zero approach compared to year's past, and John Walters gives advice to Cyclone fans.
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July 20, 2025 • 58 mins
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend as he fills in for Chris Williams. The two get into an in-depth discussion about Curtis Jones' two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, what Milan Momcilovic has to do to take the next step in 2025-26 and close with the biggest position battles for Iowa State football heading into fall camp. Williams & Blum is all brought to you by Mechdyne.
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On a bonus Friday show, Jake Brend shares his coverage of Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin's youth football camp at both of their respective Alma Maters. Brend also interviews the man who spent $5,000 on a game-worn Iowa State helmet at the We Will Collective fundraiser in Okoboji.
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July 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Chris Williams sits down with Derek Hoodjer, the GM of Iowa State Football, to discuss what the last few off-seasons have been like from his chair. The two look ahead to the 2025 Cyclone football team as fall camp will begin next week. Breaking down key position battles and more on the first episode of our summer series for 2025.
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July 16, 2025 • 7 mins
On Wednesday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend dives into the relationship between T.J. Otzelberger and Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan. We also hear what Audi Crooks had to say about her lifetime memory of winning a gold medal. Plus an update on Curtis Jones' big night in the Summer League.
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July 16, 2025 • 41 mins
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to President Trump's executive order that could change the NIL landscape. What does it mean for Iowa State? Ranking the Cyclones' road games and more. Presented by Mechdyne.
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