Washed Up Walkons

The crew opens the first live Washed Up Walk-Ons episode of the season with tech issues of course before getting into college football week-one reactions, including Iowa’s 40–0 win over Northern Illinois, Big Ten oddities like Michigan’s “de facto” loss to a MAC team and Michigan State’s struggles, and chatter about possible Iowa blackout uniforms. They plug sponsors FanDuel, Tiger Hawk/Big Grove, and Game Day Men’s Health. They discuss Iowa’s improved quarterback floor but frustration with not naming a starter, praise a fast, swarming defense and special teams, and emphasize NIU was bad while shifting focus to a must-win Cy-Hawk rivalry game. The episode ends with Wards Winners-style betting picks and brief US Open tennis talk. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We open the Power Hour discussing and breaking down Iowa’s Week 1 win in extreme heat at Kinnick. We evaluate what was real progress versus a weak opponent, praising Kamari Moulton’s burst and confidence boost, Tony Diaz’s talent and target volume, and major offensive line play—especially Cael Winter at center—while noting drops and goal-line issues. The biggest debate is the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, with Brown getting a slight edge but context matters, including scripted plays, drops, and turnover-worthy throws. They highlight a fast Iowa defense, Phil Parker’s 3-3-5 wrinkle, and standout performances (Bryce Hawthorne, Cam Buffington, Julian Manson). They also criticize using Reese Vander Zee as punt returner, then preview Iowa State, predicting Iowa by multiple scores. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a Sunday night Week 1 recap streamed to YouTube/Facebook/X, we recap Iowa’s 40-0 win over Northern Illinois, noting the team handled an inferior opponent decisively and surpassed 500 yards of offense for the first time since 2019. We discuss the ongoing QB competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, leaning toward naming Brown the starter soon, and highlights standout performances from Kamari Moulton and receivers Tony Diaz and DJV. Defensively, Iowa dominated with swarming pursuit, a Lee interception, and six sacks, though NIU offered limited tests. Special teams are a mixed bag with early PAT/FG issues from Caden Burr but strong punting, coverage, and a punt-return TD by Evan James. The episode closes with Cy-Hawk week plans and sponsor mentions. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The episode opens with Sirles discussing the emotional toll of NFL cut day from an agent’s perspective, including clients making 53-man rosters, injuries, and players being cut after waiver claims, with specific frustration aimed at the Dolphins’ roster churn. He compares the old preseason/cut-day format to today’s and shares his own rookie cut-day experience. The conversation shifts to ideal fall football weekends, the best stretch of the season, and critiques of the college football calendar extending deep into January. They break down Nebraska’s win-total outlook, key games, Matt Rhule’s seat, and what “progress” should look like, plus Iowa’s schedule, offensive line, and QB competition going into the opener. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kluver and Eickholt Power Hour returns and we start by discussing Iowa basketball recruiting, including five-star point guard Daughtry’s official visit during the Cy-Hawk game and another 6’10" recruit visiting later in the month, plus brief WNBA/FIBA talk. They run through FanDuel Big Ten win totals (Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin at 6.5) and project Nebraska under with a tough schedule while leaning Minnesota and Wisconsin over. For Iowa football, they emphasize concerns about PAT/field goal consistency, optimism about punting and returns, and the ongoing QB competition between Jeremy Hacklinski and Hank Brown, with both expected to play and Hacklinski viewed as having an edge. They also cover Cael Winter winning the starting center job over Cade Peeper (who stays at guard), strong OL depth, RB room confidence, FCS transfer development, early-season goals, bold predictions (Lutmer punt return TD; Tony Diaz scoring first TD), and Brandon Scherff as the 2026 ANF honoree, before promoting HawkeyeInsider/Swarmcast’s live schedule. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We kick off this episode of the show discussing the emotional shift into “game week mode,” NIL money making college feel more professional, and a long detour into parenting (kids’ “zoomies,” sharing cookies, and hiding ice cream to protect bedtime). They rave about how fun high school football is after attending an Ankeny vs. Waukee Northwest game, joke about betting lines, and note Iowa as a 31.5-point favorite with a 45.5 over/under on FanDuel. They share optimism about Iowa’s offensive weapons but emphasize winning the line of scrimmage, finding a true starting quarterback, and playing clean, detailed football vs. Northern Illinois. They preview the season-defining Michigan/Ohio State/Washington stretch, react to a teased Hawkeye “Darkness Belongs to the Hunter” reveal, run through NFL roster/cut news for former Hawkeyes, and mention upcoming Fry Fest and Patreon perks. And- what can we really learn from this week 1 game? Who are we most excited to watch play for the Hawks 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 podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We open with banter, discussing Division II football quality and transfer opportunities, then shift to Drake’s injuries and severe sleep apnea concerns. Kevin joins joins into a brief Pokémon debate before the show welcomes new sponsor Game Day Men’s Health and previews their services. They discuss new Big Ten/SEC rules preventing NFL training-camp players from returning to college, glance at early FanDuel Heisman odds, and note Iowa’s Little League World Series run. The group promotes an upcoming Fry Fest booth and merch, then dives into Iowa football: Kirk Ferentz says the QB competition between Hank Brown and Heklinski has swung back and forth, specialists are all new, and punter/kicker situations remain uncertain. They also mention center/guard lineup changes, the Solon hay bale toss “pipeline,” state fair food, tipping culture, and lab testing talk. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt kick off the first Kluver & Eickholt Power Hour of the 2026 season, announcing another year of their weekly KF Press Review show and reacting to fall camp and the open practice. They break down the QB1 race, noting Jeremy Hecklinski’s rough early camp before a near-perfect open practice while Hank Brown struggled, and they also highlight freshman four-star Tate Bessinger’s natural talent and processing. The conversation turns to Iowa’s “three-three-six” schedule structure and the brutal three-game stretch vs Michigan, Ohio State, and at Washington, debating which is most winnable and the need to name a starter by Week 2. They discuss defensive concerns (especially defensive tackle, corner depth, and possible NFL-to-college return chatter), special teams turnover, and growing optimism about Tim Lester’s offense, improved receiver depth, a deep RB room, and DJV’s ceiling at tight end. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Washed Up Hawkeyes podcast, the hosts discuss Iowa football camp and the Kids Day practice, focusing on the quarterback competition after Jeremy Hecklinski went OFF for 200+ yards and five touchdowns while Hank Brown struggled, and they debate Kirk Ferentz’s refusal to name a starter and why a clear QB leader matters. They also touch on Phil Parker’s surprising comments about facing Iowa’s offense, buzz around WR Tony Diaz and receiver standouts like Evan James and DJV, and optimism tied to the offensive line, tight end usage, and a deep running back room including Kamari Moulton and South Dakota transfer LJ Phillips Jr.’s 1,921-yard season. The episode includes sponsor reads, notes on Iowa’s ranking, Hawkeyes in NFL camps (including Drew Stevens winning a kicking job), and ends with an extended Pokémon collecting and gaming conversation. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode of the show, Tyler welcomes Jeff Buch ("Jeffrey the Greek") from the Eyes on B1G podcast to discuss Big Ten offseason chatter, social media drama sparked by Jeff’s position rankings, and how expanded 18-team perceptions affect fan expectations. They dive into Iowa’s approach to the transfer portal, noting savings from not buying a portal quarterback, confidence in Tim Lester’s offensive development, and the value of retaining and replacing starters with in-program depth—especially on the offensive line and linebacker. Key Iowa questions include the defensive line’s run-stopping and pass-rush potential, with mentions of Hubert, Gaffney, and edge options. They break down Iowa’s schedule as “3-3-6,” focusing on Iowa State, a tough Michigan/Washington/Ohio State stretch, and the back-half run through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska. Jeff projects on what this season could be record wise as well as what success would be for this team. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Benton Boys reunion as we welcome former Hawkeye Ike Boettger to talk family life (three kids with a fourth due in January), retirement from the NFL, and feeling healthier after finding a concierge health approach. The group discusses the WNBA attention around Caitlin Clark, then shifts to Iowa football, including optimism around the offensive line, questions at quarterback, and the team’s 7.5 win total. Ike explains the growth of the Cedar Falls “Big Cat” linemen camp, now drawing 200+ kids and multiple pro players, and praises local standouts like Jack Campbell. He details how fluoroquinolone antibiotics and prednisone increased his Achilles rupture risk and contributed to back-to-back Achilles issues. Ike also outlines his premium Midwest-priced apparel brand Stally, its faith-driven mission, and plans for quarterly campaigns including building a tiny home for a homeless veteran. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We announce we’re returning to live seasonal recaps and previews, sponsored by FanDuel, and riff on poker, including Drake’s recent two-three win rate and past home games, plus the endurance required for the WSOP. They discuss NFL topics like Riley Moss’s mindset and officiating, pass interference rules, Broncos and Super Bowl odds, and a hypothetical Rams defensive front featuring Myles Garrett and a returning Aaron Donald. The episode’s main focus is Iowa’s biggest questions for 2026: whether an FCS-heavy transfer strategy pays off, the unsettled quarterback situation and its floor, whether hyped WR Tony Diaz and TE DJV deliver, replacing key special teams pieces (returner, kicker, punter), D-line production and depth, and how Iowa handles a conference stretch at Michigan, home vs Ohio State, then a Friday night at Washington. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we are joined by Hawkeye Insider/247Sports reporter Elliot Clough, who shares his path from running track (including walking on at Iowa Central and UNI) and doing campus media to a grind through freelance writing, play-by-play, radio DJ work, and multiple layoffs before landing full-time at 247. They discuss balancing fandom and objectivity in sports media, then shift to Iowa football as fall camp begins: quarterback play, wide receiver improvements (including Tony Diaz), offensive line configuration questions (especially at center), portal impact players like Diaz, LJ Phillips, and Tyler Brown, and a hot take that Cam Buffington could become Iowa’s second-best defensive player. Elliot predicts Iowa's record relative to the 7.5 win total thrown out by sportsbooks with most of the prediction revolving around a brutal early Big Ten stretch (Michigan, Ohio State, Washington). 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We open with summer banter before shifting to early-August football season buildup, including high school teams practicing in summer, Big Ten camp vibes, and betting futures on FanDuel. The hosts discuss how football training and athlete development have changed over decades, plus Iowa-related nostalgia and jokes about Nile Kinnick. They cover the Cy-Hawk rivalry being extended through 2031 while predicting its format may change as college football and media rights evolve, and they debate preserving traditions amid playoff expansion. Kluver recaps his CrossFit competition, finishing 12th of 30 in elite men with strong snatch and final-event performances. The episode also hits sponsors, the Iowa State Fair, the new “five-for-five” eligibility rule and its fallout, and the growing trend of corporate jersey patches and potential fits for Iowa. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we do some housekeeping on the shift from summer to in season schedule. Episode frequency, plans for summers moving forward, when we are back to twice weekly, and what the in season content will look like. We talk Fry Fest(Come see us!) and then dive into how ridiculous and arrogant the SEC is. Finally we work our way through Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss and Kluver's Top 5 players who could break out in 2026. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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For Ep 700 we welcome NFL quarterback, Iowa Legend, C.J. Beathard, who shares updates on life in Tennessee with his wife Maddie and kids, including a third child due in November. CJ is from Franklin, Tennessee and chose the Hawkeyes after flipping from Ole Miss. We reminisce about Iowa football, including playing through injuries, the 2015 season’s close-game success and leadership, the Big Ten Championship, the North Dakota State loss as a major “what if,” and memorable moments like the Indiana dive and Michigan helmet-storming theft story. Beathard discusses recruiting (Ole Miss to Iowa), his views on NIL and the transfer portal’s impact on team bonds, and his NFL experiences with the 49ers and Jaguars, including a nervous but meaningful 2020 start. He also tells draft-day stories about George Kittle, Tight End U’s growth, jersey swaps, and his love of golf and shark fishing. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the podcast presented by FanDuel, Brad Heinrichs explains that The Swarm collective is shutting down because NIL rules changed last July, requiring deals over $600 to go through the NIL Go clearinghouse, creating long approval delays, reduced payouts, and eligibility risk if athletes are paid before approval. He outlines how Iowa’s $21M rev-share cap works, why above-the-cap money may increasingly flow through marketing arms like Learfield, and how Iowa’s Flight Funds differs by supporting under-the-cap payments with tax-deductible donations. The group discusses how individual NIL can still happen, with publicly traded companies like Apple bypassing NIL Go, and touches on Iowa’s quarterback battle and early betting lines, while reflecting on Swarm’s workload, recruiting pressures, and proposed fixes like multi-year player contracts. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The boys introduce Big Grove’s TigerHawk as the new Iowa beer sponsor, and then pivot into a rant about nonstop neighborhood fireworks disrupting sleep with young kids. The crew celebrates Team USA in the World Cup after Balogun’s red card is reversed and discusses the controversial call, upcoming match vs Belgium, and betting on FanDuel, plus broader patriotic unity. They dig into Drake’s diet, fasting, Fairlife milk habit, and training approach, then talk Iowa football summer conditioning, mental toughness, and practice demands. They recap the Savannah Bananas selling out Kinnick, featuring Brad Banks, Dallas Clark, and Spencer Lee, and share Tim Lester stories about recruits and Safety Zach Lutmer’s play recognition before closing with season outlook and World Cup futures. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode we dive into Iowa football news, including the Hawkeyes’ representatives for Big Ten Media Days in Chicago and new College Football ’27 player ratings featuring Pieper as the game’s top center. They discuss Bennett Stirtz being drafted 16th overall, compare NFL rookie signing bonuses to their own scholarship-check days, and plug early-season betting lines for Iowa’s opener and the Cy-Hawk game. The conversation shifts to whether Iowa should keep playing Iowa State annually, emphasizing tradition, adversity, and statewide importance. They preview sponsors and a forthcoming Iowa State Fair partnership, share fair “must-dos,” and close with thoughts on the new five-seasons-of-eligibility rule and a teased attempt to book CJ Beathard for episode 700. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode of the show- NCAA eligibility madness, training and CrossFit, Nick’s current mix of golf, strength work, and athletic development. Nick explains his evolution from Olympic lifting to CrossFit and sprint/jump training before talking about Elon University’s mandatory internships and study abroad. They compare athlete development at Iowa and Elon, emphasizing mentorship, socioeconomic gaps, peer-to-peer leadership, and recruiting high-character players as keys to consistent programs. They also cover transfer-portal “feeder system” challenges at the FCS level, Nick’s role overseeing performance for all teams, his book The Director’s Manual, differences in work-life balance versus Iowa, and practical drills for improving the 40, 5-10-5, vertical, and broad jump. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On this episode of the podcast, we break down a rough 10-day illness and a frightening overnight breathing episode that nearly led to an ER visit. The show shifts to sports news, including Zach Johnson winning the Principal Charity Classic and a discussion of the rarity of golf’s Grand Slam. They briefly talk about the Knicks’ title drought, fan unrest, a Villanova-to-Knicks storyline, and World Cup chatter sparked by visitors reacting to Buc-ee’s and other American staples. The hosts preview FanDuel lines for Iowa football, debating big spreads vs Northern Illinois and Iowa State, roster inexperience, defensive questions, and a reportedly 50/50 QB battle. They then unpack the Brendan Sorsby/Texas Tech sports-betting controversy, contrasting it with Iowa/Iowa State gambling punishments and arguing college football’s rules are in a bad place, before closing with Iowa players doing paintball in Kinnick. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Kluver welcomes longtime Dowling Catholic head coach Tom Wilson for a throwback conversation that begins with memories from the 2013 Shrine Bowl, including intense practices and an opening deep ball to Matt Haack. Wilson reflects on notable athletes he has coached (Haack, John “Wiz” Wisniewski, Amarah Darboh, Rico Gafford, Jake Hummel, Ryan Boyle) and shares how he entered coaching, from early influences in Monroe to head coaching stops at English Valley and Wilton, a career-shaping graduate assistant stint at Ball State, eight years at Dike-New Hartford, and taking the Dowling job in 2005. He explains why he stayed in high school coaching despite college opportunities, emphasizing family timing, and discusses relationships with Kirk Ferentz and Reese Morgan. Wilson outlines his program-building values—hard work, accountability, relationships—plus feeder-system involvement, communication, expectations, and daily goal focus to combat complacency, along with traits he looks for in players and the benefits of multi-sport participation. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We catch up with former Hawkeyes Landan and Levi Paulsen in Kalona, Iowa, joking about local businesses, Amish country, and sponsorship dreams (including Kalona Supernatural Dairy). The conversation turns to post-football health, major weight loss, and a rundown of numerous surgeries—highlighted by Levi’s gruesome big-toe capsule tear story. Landan shares how jiu-jitsu (training at Citadel in Iowa City) became his new competitive outlet and Kevin joins to add his own Citadel injury story, while Levi explains his shift into endurance sports and training for a three-day gravel/swim/run event. They discuss fueling, the psychology of pursuing hard challenges after Iowa football, anxiety around fall camp, fatherhood updates, and how Landan and Levi helped grow an F3 men’s fitness/community group built on Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew catches up on life updates—DFW golf events, BottleRock, Kevin’s Hawaii trip, and dad duties—before diving into sports. They discuss Colorado teams’ recent disappointments, Kluver’s upcoming CrossFit competition adding combine-style tests (40, 5-10-5, broad and vertical), and Iowa football kickoff times for UNI, Northern Illinois, Iowa State (a night Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick), and Nebraska (11 a.m. on Black Friday). They debate the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff and potential changes like eliminating conference championships, weigh how expansion affects regular-season meaning, and react to a new punt rule restricting motion and formations, including numbering-workaround details. The episode includes sponsor mentions (FanDuel, Grey’s Gourmet To Go, Illini Golf, Urology Center of Iowa) and previews upcoming summer episodes and guests. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony is from Plano, Texas, settling in there after relocating during his youth due to Hurricane Katrina. Kluv and Gair talk about reconnecting after nearly a decade, balancing fitness with family life, and competing in a HYROX relay in Houston with Drape, Tevaun, and a friend, where they beat a team including Christian Kirksey and Anthony Hitchens and plan to race again in November in Dallas. Gair describes his training approach (F45 HYROX simulations, running 10–15 miles per week, and researching online) and mentions tearing his quad in December. He recounts his path from New Orleans to Dallas after Hurricane Katrina, choosing Iowa over Arizona and Stanford based on relationships, adjusting to college speed and the safety playbook, and earning early special teams action. They discuss NIL’s pros and cons, especially transfers weakening long-term alumni networks, and Garrett’s entrepreneurship certificate, including his Track Slides invention and pitching to Daymond John. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In an OG Wash Up Walk Ons episode, the crew riffs on kids’ movies and parenting, then dives into injury and recovery talk, including worsening ankle pain, post-surgery issues, and how shoulder vs. lower-body rehab affects daily life. Drake discusses lingering shoulder damage, workouts as everything hurts, and weighing a move—possibly to Austin—while the group jokes about longevity, head injuries, and CTE. They shift to UFC topics, including betting against fighters who miss weight, weight-cut recovery methods, and a White House fight card with concerns about outdoor conditions. The conversation returns to Iowa football with reactions to the “Iowa Hard Knocks” All Access episodes, hype around WR Tony Diaz, questions about defensive experience and the D-line, quarterback chatter, and naming the best route technicians from their era. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we cover a variety of current event topics surrounding Iowa. We discuss how easy sports betting has become, Tyler tells a parenting story about forcefully getting Kinley ready for daycare, then feeling conflicted after she later apologized. The hosts check Iowa’s 2026 Big Ten title odds on FanDuel (Iowa eighth at +4500, with a big drop to ninth) and preview Iowa football’s highly produced All-Access spring episodes, including hype around WR Tony Diaz and QB Hecklinski, plus comparisons to past Iowa receivers. They touch on Ben McCollum’s contract extension and salary jump from Northwest Missouri State, save McCaffrey-related drama for Patreon, and briefly debate Big Ten media volume and the new conference additions’ fit. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode with J we talk NIL, NFL Draft, joke about watching the Avalanche during recordings, and swap relatable dad-life stories before diving into ultra-competitive U7 flag football, including a 12–0 two-year run, team cuts, and a playbook full of reverses and trick plays. Sirles joins to discuss his agency One West Sports, the NFL draft weekend, why offensive linemen surged in round one, and how agent “packages” for training, housing, transportation, stipends, and marketing advances can financially make or break an agency. The group debates early recruiting and NIL’s ripple effects, roster and eligibility rules, the decline of on-campus draft prep, Iowa’s NFL longevity reputation, Nebraska’s outlook and schedule, and the Nebraska–Iowa rivalry game timing, and a whole lot more. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Max prepped at Urbandale High School, and was self proclaimed 'trash' at sports. We catch up with him just 1 week after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins. He recounts his journey from being an undersized, uncoordinated high school freshman who got benched by his dad to becoming an Iowa defensive lineman and getting drafted by the Dolphins. He describes quitting other sports to focus on gaining weight, battling injuries, learning Iowa’s fundamentals and disciplined defensive philosophy, and developing his own pass-rush “chess game” inspired by players like Maxx Crosby and Aidan Hutchinson, including the spin move that helped build his confidence. Luellin shares the stress of the Senior Bowl/combine interview grind, uncertainty about draft rounds, and the moment his name was called, plus favorite plays like his Nebraska strip sack. He also discusses NIL/transfer outreach, extreme calorie strategies (including notorious shakes), and his upcoming Dolphins rookie minicamp as Miami shifts to a 4-3. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode we welcome former Iowa offensive lineman Nick DeJong. Nick recounts earning early playing time during a turbulent period for the Hawkeyes’ offensive line, including being undersized, battling injuries, and feeling dread and anxiety facing elite defenders like Aidan Hutchinson. The group swaps stories about brutal Iowa practices, conditioning, and extreme weigh-in tactics, plus outside criticism on social media. DeYoung reflects on leadership changes after Tyler Linderbaum, pride in teammates reaching the NFL, and his post-football life in medical sales, fitness coaching, and losing about 70 pounds. 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 TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.