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Cyclone Fanatic
Chris Williams
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DAILY CLONE: Buy, Sell, Hold for Big 12 football coaches (June 3, 2026)
Jake Brend decides whether he'll buy, sell or hold every Big 12 football coach. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3
20 min
Williams & Blum: SEC/Big Ten joint statement, Wesley Johnson, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the big day on Capitol Hill in college sports, as the Big Ten and SEC released a joint statement. What's best for college sports? Spinning the wheel of ISU history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3
1 hr 4 min
DAILY CLONE: Milan to Kentucky, Lipsey talks to media after Golden State workout (June 2nd, 2026)
Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky and Tamin Lipsey is interviewed following his workout with Golden State to discuss the feedback he's received and how he's handling the pressure. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2
7 min
Post-2010 Cyclone Basketball Blind Draft | DAILY CLONE (June 1, 2026)
Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt blind draft 10 Iowa State basketball players since 2010. Brend has to build a starting five, bench three and cut two. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1
15 min
Williams & Blum: Congress vs. College Sports, Momcilovic Gone & Texas Tech Fires Back
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the growing congressional battle over college athletics, react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college basketball, and discuss why Texas Tech has become the Big 12’s biggest villain — and maybe its biggest hope. 🏛️ Congress is finally stepping into college sports Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, Nick Saban, Cody Campbell, and even the president of the New York Yankees are now involved in shaping the future of college athletics. Chris & Brent break down why this bipartisan bill could fundamentally change NIL, revenue sharing, and the future of the Big 12. 🏀 Momcilovic fallout continues The guys discuss why Milan leaving Iowa State hurts differently than the football departures, how the Tennessee game may have changed everything, and why Kentucky and Louisville are emerging as the favorites. 🌪️ What this means for Iowa State fans From Addy Brown and Audi Crooks to Rocco Becht and Milan, the conversation turns toward the emotional toll modern college sports is taking on fan bases outside the SEC and Big Ten power structure. 🔥 Texas Tech vs. Texas gets personal Steve Sarkisian took shots at Texas Tech, and Cody Campbell immediately fired back. Chris and Brent explain why the Red Raiders have become the Big 12’s last line of defense against SEC arrogance. 📺 Also included: • Why the Big 12 desperately needs playoff expansion • The SEC fighting NIL regulation • Bridget Carleton thriving in the WNBA • Brett Yormark and the future of the Big 12 Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31
49 min
DAILY CLONE: Big 12 basketball meetings recap (May 28, 2026)
Jake Brend recaps the Big 12 basketball meetings in Frisco, hitting on the potential 20 game conference schedule, tournament expansion and donor fatigue. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28
11 min
The Beat Reporters: Momcilovic Withdraws, Kick Times, and Naz Mitrou-Long
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to the news of Milan Momcilovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft and what the fan reaction has been since his decision. Kickoff times are here, and it will be a primetime Cy-Hawk. Going back to the wheel to relive some great Cyclone memories and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28
1 hr 3 min
Milan Momcilovic withdraws from the NBA Draft | DAILY CLONE (May 27th, 2026)
Milan Momcilovic officially withdraws from the NBA Draft and will play in college next year. Why it most likely won't be Iowa State, why it's okay to be sad and why the Cyclones will be okay. Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28
12 min
Williams & Blum: Momcilovic decision day, Big 12 meetings, and the latest on Brendan Sorsby
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of his decision to stay in the draft or come back to college. The guys touch on what's happening around conference meetings this week, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27
59 min
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