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Cyclone Fanatic

Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.

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    DAILY CLONE: Christian Wiggins out for the 2026-27 season (June 30, 2026)

    T.J. Otzelberger announces that freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the 2026-27 season with an achilles injury. Otzelberger explains why it's a big blow and how the team will overcome the injury. Jake Brend reports. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 999

    100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team

    Jake Brend of Cyclone Fanatic sits down 1-on-1 with the 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason emphasis' and why all of the newcomers chose Iowa State. The following players sat down at the Talons of Tuscany, with timestamps attached: •Killyan Toure (00:54) •Jamarion Batemon (11:27) •Blake Buchanan (17:45) •Dominykas Pleta (28:28) •Leon Bond III (37:33) •Tre Singleton (43:27) •Jaquan Johnson (54:41) •Ryan Prather Jr. (1:02:35) •Taj Manning (1:10:49) •Xzavion Mitchell (1:17:28) •Christian Wiggins (1:24:58) •Yusef Gray Jr. (1:29:59) •Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan (1:36:15) •Anthony Rise (1:45:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: Confidence with Toure, Batemon and Jaquan in the backcourt (June 29, 2026)

    Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Jaquan Johnson all express how they find confidence in the Iowa State backcourt heading into the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone with Jake Brend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 997

    Williams & Blum: 5-in-5 impact, breaking down MBB interviews, continuing CyHawk game (June 28, 2026)

    Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson fill in for Chris Williams and Brent Blum to discuss the impact that the new NCAA "five-in-five" rule can have on Iowa State Football. They also breakdown portions of Brend's interviews with the 2026-27 men's basketball team to see what we've learned about the squad. They close by arguing why the CyHawk football series should continue in the future. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 996

    Williams & Blum: Jefferson to Brooklyn, KXNO layoffs, football expectations (June 24, 2026)

    Rob Gray sits in for Brent Blum. Chris Williams and Rob talk Joshua Jefferson to the Brooklyn Nets, the layoffs at KXNO and what to make of Iowa State football's preseason expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 995

    DAILY CLONE: How UFC helped change ISU Basketball (June 24, 2026)

    Jake Brend and Chris Williams discuss how T.J. Otzelberger's love of UFC helped form Iowa State basketball as we know it today. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 994

    The Beat Reporters: A Deep Dive Into Iowa State Lore

    Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray spin the wheel to take a look back at some iconic moments in Iowa State history. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Blowouts, bad kicks, bugels, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 993

    Williams & Blum: Ranking Our Top Ten Favorite Cyclone Football Players

    Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend dive into their top ten favorite Iowa State football players of all time. Who makes the cut? The guys discuss from Northwest Bank in Ames on a special remote edition of Williams & Blum, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 992

    DAILY CLONE: Scouting 4-Star G Jack Kohnen (June 16, 2026)

    Jack Kohnen's commitment over the weekend gives Iowa State the No. 1 recruiting class in the country as of June 16. Jake Brend scouts the third commit of T.J. Otzelberger's 2027 class and how he fits at Iowa State. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: Texas Tech’s Reputation is Permanently Damaged (June 15, 2026)

    Common sense prevails with Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft. With that, Texas Tech's reputation is damaged forever and they only have themselves to blame. Jake Brend reacts. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 990

    Williams & Blum: Iowa State has the top-ranked hoops recruiting class in America; breaking it down

    Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze why Jack Kohnen’s commitment to Iowa State this weekend was so massive. The Cyclones now have the top-ranked class in the country. Jimmy Rogers had a big weekend on the trail too. Plus, the Big 12 is in a horrible spot with this Texas Tech situation. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 989

    DAILY CLONE: Reacting to the 2026-27 MBB Schedule with Levi Stevenson (June 11, 2026)

    Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson react to Iowa State's 2026-27 men's basketball Big 12 opponents. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Beat Reporters: What if 2023 was 2026? + Audi returns to Hilton & reliving Hampton (June 11, 2026)

    Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens discuss the differences between Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal and the 2023 sting with Iowa State football. What would everything look like if Hunter Dekkers took the same route as Sorsby? The fellas close by spinning the wheel, landing on Cheick Diallo and Hampton. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What's next for Milan Momcilovic? | DAILY CLONE (May 14, 2026)

    As the decision for Milan Momcilovic to play professionally or stay in college looms, he has a lot to weigh. Jake Brend analyzes what he had to say at the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a reaction to what Bill Fennelly said on "The Rush." Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 986

    The Beat Reporters: Momcilovic decision, Fennelly’s comments, spin the wheel (May 14, 2026)

    Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens break down what Milan Momcilovic said at the NBA Draft Combine and his decision that awaits, they discuss what Bill Fennelly said on “The Rush” with Ross Peterson and Travis Justice, they break down Hutchens profile on Jimmy Rogers and they close by spinning the wheel of old Iowa State stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Donovan Davis (May 13, 2026)

    Jake Brend goes 1-on-1 with four-star forward Donovan Davis to talk about his recent commitment to Iowa State, the relationship he's built with T.J. Otzelberger, the strides he's looking to make to his game and a lot more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Williams & Blum: NBA Combine, CFP Expansion, and Wheel of Cyclone lore

    Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to NBA Combine results and what they might mean for former Cyclones. The CFP is set to expand. Is that a good thing for the Big 12? Diving into Cyclone history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: Milan & Jefferson at NBA Draft Combine, scouting Jack Kohnen (May 12, 2026)

    Jake Brend gives an update on Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson after the first day of the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a scout on 2027 target Jack Kohnen. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: What does Expansion mean for Iowa State? (May 11, 2026)

    As the NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams and it seems inevitable that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24, what does it mean for Iowa State? Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 981

    Williams & Blum: How much should we pay attention to Iowa State in preseason Big 12 rankings?

    Iowa State was recently picked to finish last in the Big 12 by a group of writers at ESPN. On today’s show, Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze how much these preseason projections actually matter in 2026. The guys go team-by-team and give early thoughts on the Big 12, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: Talking Donovan Davis with 247's Nick Osen (May 7, 2026)

    Nick Osen from 247Sports joins Jake Brend to talk about his scout of Donovan Davis and the type of fit he envisions for Davis in Ames. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 979

    The Beat Reporters: Donovan Davis commitment, Reliving 2002 Cy-Hawk Game, Campbell ESPN Article

    Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down the impact of Donovan Davis’ commitment and what T.J. Otzelberger’s dominance in Wisconsin means. The guys dig into ESPN’s article on Matt Campbell and what could’ve happened if he took the Lions job in 2021. Then the show finishes by “spinning the wheel” to tell Hutchens old Iowa State stories. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 978

    Williams & Blum: Another Mailbag Episode!

    Jake Brend and Jackson Pence dive into another mailbag episode for all things Iowa State Athletics. What type of recruiting success can Jimmy Rogers have in-state going forward? Who are the best NFL prospects on the 2026 roster? What type of fit could high-priority prospect Donovan Davis be in T.J. Otzelberger’s system? All of that and more in the Northwest Bank Studios, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: R-E-L-A-X about Otzelberger's Buyout (April 30, 2026)

    Jake Brend explains why Cyclone fans should take a page out of Aaron Rodgers' playbook and "R-E-L-A-X" about T.J. Otzelberger's buyout on his newest contract extension. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Beat Reporters: Otzelberger Extension, Will Slagle’s interview and more

    Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down all there is to know about T.J. Otzelberger’s newest extension and what it means for Iowa State Athletics. The three discuss the impact of the $4 million buyout and where it ranks among other top coaches. Plus, they dive into Brend’s interview with OL commit Will Slagle and what it says about the future of Iowa State football. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Williams & Blum: Sorsby Situation, NBA Mock Draft, & ESPN's mighty plan

    Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Brendan Sorsby's gambling allegations. What does it mean for the rest of the Big 12? Kansas lands the nation's top player while Otzelberger brings a huge recruit to campus. Diving into the latest NBA mock draft and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Will Slagle (April 29, 2026)

    Jake Brend interviews four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle about his commitment to Iowa State, why he has so much confidence in Jimmy Rogers, his love for farming and some of his favorite memories as a Cyclone fan. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DAILY CLONE: The Brendan Sorsby situation and its impact on the Big 12 (April 28, 2026)

    Jake Brend explains the latest college sports gambling scandal with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. What does it mean for Iowa State and the Big 12? Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.

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Chris Williams

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Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.

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