Cyclone Fanatic

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

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

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

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

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

Jake Brend shares his five biggest takeaways from Iowa State's spring showcase on Saturday. Plus, Brend updates where the 2026 Tailgate Tour will be headed and more on new associate head coach Caroline McCombs. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Jackson Pence and Rob Gray put a bow on the 2026 spring football season by recapping Saturday's open spring showcase. How should fans feel about the quarterback position? What names popped? Which units impressed the most? Brend, Pence and Gray have it all courtesy of A+ Lawn & Landscape in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackson Pence joins Chris Williams and Brent Blum to break down all of the happenings at Iowa State’s “spring showcase” on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. The trio discusses strengths, concerns, and the overall vibes within the program as Jimmy Rogers’ first spring comes to a close in Ames. Plus, reviewing Iowa State’s weekend in the NFL Draft, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend interviews Cade Kelderman to talk about his recent commitment to South Dakota, reflect on his time as a Cyclone and a lot more. Presented by Wyffles Hybrid in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray discuss Jodi Steyer hanging it up after a legendary run at Iowa State under Bill Fennelly before reacting to Audi Crooks committing to Oklahoma State. What's her legacy at Iowa State? The fellas discuss this weekend's spring showcase and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to WBB coaching news before going football heavy ahead of Iowa State Football's spring showcase on Saturday and taking more mailbag questions. Who are the best athletes in Cyclone history? All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend shares four things to watch for in Saturday's spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes Eli McKown from the Des Moines Register to react to all of the news from Iowa State Wrestling. Discussing Kevin Dresser's new role, why Metcalf was a homerun hire, and the Cyclones adding women's wrestling. Diving into it all courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keaton Roskop talks about his decision to become the first Cyclone of the Jimmy Rogers era and tight end coach Seth Hestness shares why it's valuable to have him in the program. Jake Brend also explains the importance of developing big men in college basketball going forward. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one in Ames knows Jaylen Raynor better than quarterbacks coach Keith Heckendorf, who was his offensive coordinator at Arkansas State. Heckendorf shares how Raynor became the quarterback he is today. Plus, how did Raynor learn every teammates name in less than two weeks? Jake Brend gives his take on Audi Crooks to Oklahoma State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence continue off Cyclone Fanatic's coverage of 2026 Spring Football to go in-depth on the defensive side of the ball. What are the biggest keys in Jesse Bobbit's defense? Why have the cornerbacks been so impressive? How does ISU move on without Braden Awls? Who are some keys names to know in the front seven? Brend, Pence and Gray have it all presented by A+ Lawn & Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Brent Blum dive into the first mailbag episode of the offseason, hitting on topics in all four major sports. Who leads Iowa State in rushing in 2026? What will the rotation look like in men’s basketball? What’s next for Bill Fennelly in the portal? What makes a Cyclone a true Cyclone? Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State officially adding Women's Wrestling and naming Alli St. John as the program's first head coach. Kevin Dresser's new role, Metcalf takes over on the men's side, and how it all fits together. Talking basketball portal and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State Athletics makes four massive announcements regarding wrestling. Women's wrestling is added and Alli St. John is the head coach, Kevin Dresser steps into a new role and Brent Metcalf is promoted to head coach of the men's program. Plus, Jamie Pollard explains the logistics of adding a new program, their separate facility and he shares more of what led to the gymnastics program getting cut. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some major wrestling news awaits with a press conference on Thursday morning, All-American Anthony Echemendia is entering the transfer portal, what makes RB Aiden Flora a fit in Tyler Roehl's offense, Cade Kelderman to South Dakota and Xzavion Mitchell announces his return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices