Washed Up Walkons
by Tyler Kluver
Go inside the locker room with 3 guys who have worn the Black and Gold. An unfiltered look inside Iowa Football featuring stories, first hand accounts, and personal experience. Join us as we break down and preview games during football season and in the off season enjoy guest interviews from former players, teammates, coaches, staff, and other relevant Iowa Football/Sports names. Hawks By A Million!
Episodes
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The Bull & Rusty Toolbox Are Up For Grabs | WUW 727
On this episode the crew previews Iowa vs. Wisconsin at Kinnick while discussing Iowa’s midseason inconsistencies, including a season-ending injury to running back Kamari Moulton, ongoing quarterback shuffling between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, increased penalties, a negative turnover...
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Eickholt & Kluver On Iowa's Ugly Loss, QB Uncertainty, & Wisconsin Preview
Tyler and David recap Iowa’s loss at Minnesota, calling it one of the least disciplined Kirk Ferentz games they’ve covered, marked by multiple turnovers (plus a blocked punt), penalties, and failing to capitalize on several drives starting in Minnesota territory. They discuss how quarterback play...
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Hawks Get Bullied At Minnesota, How Did It Happen? | WUW 726
On a quick early-morning episode of the Washed Up Walk-Ons podcast, the hosts recap Iowa’s 13-10 loss to Minnesota on a last-second field goal, calling it one of the worst self-inflicted games they can remember. They praise the defense—highlighting Bryce Hawthorne’s standout season—and note...
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Drake & Kluver On LaPorta, Kittle, & Minnesota Preview | WUW 725
On this episode of the podcast (presented by FanDuel), Drake Kulick and Kluver discuss the injury-hit 49ers’ strong start and praise Brock Purdy, then shift to life priorities, parenting, and Iowa memories, including a former strength coach sharing a photo of the Tyler's outrageous final exam...
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Eickholt & Kluver | Hecklinski Is Your Starter
We recap a college football-filled Iowa bye week, discuss Iowa basketball secret scrimmage intel (including big performances from Dani Carnegie and McKenna Woliczko), and debate the value of “secret” scrimmages and potential joint practices. They break down Minnesota’s difficult remaining…
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More takes on the expanded playoff / What does Iowa's Qb choice mean? | Almost Football 10/21/26
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College Football Chaos Weekend, Iowa's Path, & 24-Team Playoff Debate | WUW 724
Tyler Kluver and Grant Allen recap a chaotic weekend of college football during Iowa’s bye, including major SEC upsets, BYU’s win over Notre Dame, Miami–Florida State controversy, and Big Ten results like Ohio State–Indiana and Northwestern’s late win over Michigan State. They discuss why Tyler...
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Eickholt & Kluver On QB Decision, Tim Lester/Phil Parker Quotes, and Basketball Buzz | WUW 723
On this episode of the podcast, Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt discuss busy Iowa media days, including nearly 70 minutes of coordinator press conferences, and review where Iowa stands at the halfway point with the playoff race still alive and an eight-and-a-half win total now juiced to the over....
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Hawks Dog Walk Huskies - Washington Recap | WUW 722
Tyler Kluver, G-Bone, Kevin Ward and Drake Kulick recap Iowa’s 41-24 win at Washington, calling it a comfortable road “dog walk” that sends the Hawkeyes into the bye at 5-1. They praise the offense’s breakthrough run game led by Kamari Moulton’s career day (208 yards) and note multiple wide-open...
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Iowa's Path To Victory In Washington | WUW 721
Tyler hosts Drake and later G-Bone for a wide-ranging episode that starts with Drake sharing therapy and brain-scan results showing severe abnormalities, post-concussive damage compared to soldiers with PTSD, and a planned treatment protocol focused on depression, anxiety, and memory issues; they...
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Hecklinski Time? Eickholt & Kluver | Week 6 Press Review
In the first post defeat show of the year after Iowa’s loss to Ohio State, Kluver and David recap the game and focus on the Hawkeyes’ most disappointing issue: a stalled run game amid the loss of three NFL-caliber linemen, debate whether the starting offensive line should be adjusted, and discuss...
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It wasn't good, but was it that bad? / NHL audiobooks are about what? | Almost Football 10/6/26
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Ohio State Recap - Hawks Still Have Everything On The Table | WUW 720
Tyler Kluver, Grant Allen, Drake Kulick, and Kevin Ward recap Iowa’s College GameDay weekend in Iowa City, praising Reece Davis’ opening and the exposure for the Hawkeye brand despite a disappointing loss to Ohio State. They break down the game’s turning points—an early fumble touchdown, special...
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We Figured Out How To Stop Jeremiah Smith | WUW 719
The full squad is here for a late-September episode presented by FanDuel.. The conversation turns to Iowa football, reacting to the Hawkeyes’ win at Michigan, with Drake criticizing Michigan’s mental mistakes and penalties while crediting Iowa’s toughness and ability to stay in tight games. They...
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Eickholt & Kluver Preview Ohio State | Week 5 Press Review
Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt discuss Iowa’s win at No. 18 Michigan, including red-zone efficiency, special teams, and the key turnover that helped swing the game, while debating Kirk Ferentz’s fourth-down and late 51-yard field goal decisions. They highlight Hank Brown’s fourth-quarter growth,...
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A few more takes on Iowa's win at Michigan / embracing delusions | Almost Football September 29, 2026
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How Iowa Ferentz Ball'd The Wolverines | WUW 718
Kluver, Kevin, and Grant(plus a message from Drake) recap Iowa’s 20–19 win at Michigan, highlighted by Hank Brown’s 91-yard, 11-play late drive and a final 16-yard touchdown throw to Reece Vander Zee with two seconds left after a tipped catch by Ostrenga to get in position. They discuss how Iowa...
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Eickholt & Kluver Preview Iowa at Michigan | WUW 717
This week the Power Hour DOUBLES as the Preview- Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt join forces to break down, predict, and project on the game and the season to this point. They preview Iowa at Michigan, calling it a low-total, coaching-driven matchup with Iowa a 5.5-point underdog and emphasizing...
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UNI Recap & Michigan Game Could Tell Us EVERYTHING | WUW 716
We recap a dominant 55-0 Iowa win with 640 yards of offense, a perfect 12-for-12 day from Hank Brown, and three 100-yard rushers despite injuries in the running back room, highlighting Braden Jackson’s touchdown and backstory as a preferred walk-on. They discuss the defense’s continued shutouts…
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Northern Iowa PTSD, Final CyHawk Thoughts, & Week 3 CFB Preview | WUW 715
On a live Washed Up Walk-ons show presented by FanDuel, the hosts recap a rough opening NFL betting weekend and survivor-league heartbreak involving the Raiders, Chargers, and Dolphins, then pivot to Iowa football ahead of a UNI tune-up game. They revisit the 2009 UNI blocked-field-goal loss and...
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Eickholt & Kluver | Northern Iowa Press Review
Tyler and David open the podcast by recapping Iowa’s 2-0 start and discussing how FanDuel shifted Iowa’s season win total from 7.5 to 8.5 after the Iowa State win. They preview Northern Iowa as a tune-up week for backups and rest, noting Kirk Ferentz suggested DJV and Kamari Moulton likely won’t...
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4 more takes on the Cyhawk | Almost football 09/15/26
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"It's Their Super Bowl" | WUW 714
We welcome Drake back from Australia and discuss his severe jet-lag sleep debt and creatine use before recapping a successful weekend for Iowa and the 49ers. They review betting results, then break down Iowa’s 16–13 win over Iowa State, focusing on the lack of a run game, Hank Brown’s efficient...
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Why The CyHawk Is A Must-Win This Season | WUW 713
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…
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Eickholt & Kluver | Iowa State Press Review
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...
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Hawks Dominate, But Who Is Our Quarterback? | WUW 712
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...
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Jeremiah Sirles Helps Us Preview Football Season | WUW 711
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…
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Dissecting the QB 'Pitch Count' w/ David Eickholt | NIU Press Review
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…
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One take on the Iowa Quarterbacks / Funniest week 1 result | Almost Football 9/1/26
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Alternate Uniform Tease? + Hawks We're Most Excited To Watch | WUW 710
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...
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QB Battle Update, Special Teams Questions, and Kevin's State Fair Experience | WUW 709
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…
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Iowa Football is BACK w/ David Eickholt | WUW 708
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...
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Kids Day Overreaction w/Kluver and Drake | WUW 707
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…
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Peak Offseason. A review of Good Will Hunting | Almost Football - August 17 2026
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How Does Iowa Match Up Against The Schedule? w/Jeff from Eyes On B1G | WUW 706
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…
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Ike Boettger on Retirement & Stally Brand | WUW 705
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...
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The life of Don Nelson / HOF Game / article of the year | Almost Football 08/10/26
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Biggest Questions For The Hawkeyes In 2026 | WUW 704
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…
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Eliot Clough On Iowa Football's 2026 Outlook | WUW 703
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...
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Iowa at Big Ten Media Days / Campbell vs Franklin / Dodgers | Almost Football 08/04/2026
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Who Deserves The Sponsor Patch On Iowa's Jersey? | WUW 702
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...
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Top 5 Hawkeyes With Breakout Potential | WUW 701
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…
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The Odyssey Review / Open championship | Almost Football 7/21/26
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CJ Beathard | WUW 700
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,...
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The SWARM No Longer? w/Brad Heinrichs | WUW 699
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...
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4 thoughts on Iowa football / Disaster for USMNT in Seattle | Almost football
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Freedom, Fireworks, Fairlife, & Football | WUW 698
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…
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How to cheer for Bennett Stirtz if you hate the Thunder / World Cup! | Almost Football 6/30/26
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5-for-5 Eligibility, Cy-Hawk Debate, & Big Ten Media Days | WUW 697
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...
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Wyndam Clark wins the US Open / The USMNT is the best team in the world
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About this show
Go inside the locker room with 3 guys who have worn the Black and Gold. An unfiltered look inside Iowa Football featuring stories, first hand accounts, and personal experience. Join us as we break down and preview games during football season and in the off season enjoy guest interviews from former players, teammates, coaches, staff, and other relevant Iowa Football/Sports names. Hawks By A Million!
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