The Cyclone Family Podcast

After a very casual and normal break between episodes, Jamie and Eric are back to discuss ISU basketball as only they can. First, a "state of the union" for men's and women's basketball, comparing their mindsets entering Big 12 play to where both sit today and expectations for the season. Then, they dive in on the culture of the programs and why it's so important to have a defined identity at Iowa State. Anecdotes from a lifetime around WBB and Eric's year on the men's side bring some perspective to a conversation that could go on for hours. Plus, why each program is attractive to prospects and able to build year over year. Vote for the HoopHall awards at hoophallawards.com daily for your Cyclones! Visit homefieldapparel.com- use code CYCLONE!@ for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are back on a new day- look for the Cyclone Family Podcast on Fridays, mostly, probably, going forward! Both Cyclone teams saw flashes of brilliance in Portland, including a win over #1 for the men and about 70 minutes of dominating basketball for the women. Each also saw a big step forward for a key player going forward- a pair of fan-favorites in Caleb Grill and Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw. CyHawk week is here for both basketball teams as well as wrestling! All matchups are shaping up to be legendary- top-15ish? matchup for the women, a men's team with more to prove, and wrestling looking to show the world that ISU is here to shake the table! Volleyball looks to continue their successful season, facing off against FGCU Friday afternoon in the NCAA tournament. Can the 6-seed earn another game? Vote for the HoopHall awards at hoophallawards.com daily for your Cyclones! Holiday shopping is easy at homefieldapparel.com- use code CYCLONE!@ for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Football is what it is.... But could that mean they're destined to ruin fairytale seasons for their conference mates? If so, this could be another for the books... Both Cyclone men's and women's basketball teams head to Oregon this week to represent the school in a premier event, the Phil Knight Invitational. Each have a lot on the line, including... -Opportunities for marquee wins for the women looking to strengthen their resume while already considered a top team in the country -A chance to see Denae Fritz and Stephanie Soares against elite talent, as well as how the rest of the team adjusts around them -Can Caleb Grill continue his road shooting heater from last year... And maybe bring some home with him? -How do the men fare against power 5 opponents? Fortunately, we can watch for ourselves at home, as all games are slated for ESPN network channels. Looking elsewhere in the athletic department, swimming and diving pull off an upset and leave a host of shattered records in their wake from the Kansas meet. Volleyball finishes out their regular season at home Wednesday. Can they right the ship after a 2-game skid and stick at fourth in the league? Wrestling continues to get it done, ending the longest dual win streak of any division in the country. Vote for the HoopHall awards at hoophallawards.com daily for your Cyclones! QUICK! Homefield Apparel Black Friday sale now-November 27, use code "BlackFriday" for 20% off sitewide! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The football season is winding down and all Jamie and Eric feel is deja vu. Meanwhile, men's basketball has shown glimpses of this year's potential identity. Lockdown defense? Still present. Improved offense? Seems likely. New players? Lots of upside, including some unexpected facets that can really boost the Cyclones. One the women's side, the returners show marked improvement, but keying in on the newcomers... Denae Fritz and Stephanie Soares are "un-Iowa State-like" players by Jamie's standards... Hear why that's a GOOD thing! Volleyball sticks at third in the conference, can the finish strong with three games left? Big news for wrestling as they continue to win in dominating fashion and add an exciting option for fans looking to follow matches from home or on the run. Vote for the HoopHall awards at hoophallawards.com daily for your Cyclones! Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iowa State football capped off Homecoming with their first conference win over West Virginia. Now, they stare down a team that's spent most of the season ranked, yet opened as about even odds. Can the Cyclones take down the Cowboys to make it two straight? 14- ranked Cyclone wrestling started the season with an emphatic win over #12 Wisconsin, notching a 26-6 win alongside two other victories to extend the country's second-longest dual win streak dating back to last season. Volleyball sadly swept by the Wildcats... BUT, can they take down Texas a second time, this time on the road? BASKETBALL!!!! Men's and women's basketball each tip off on Monday, November 7, day one of the season, plus another game later in the week. New faces on each team raise questions that can greatly affect their teams' ceilings. What can we learn this week? Vote for the HoopHall awards at hoophallawards.com daily for your Cyclones! Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iowa State football lost to Oklahoma. It wasn't pretty. Moving on. Homecoming vs. West Virginia is the Cyclones' best chance at a Big 12 win... Can they get it done? Football has been exhausting, so consider supporting other ISU athletics programs as well! Volleyball is on a 7-match tear and sits at 2nd in the Big 12 standings! Women's basketball hosts an exhibition games this week! Both men's and women's basketball have HoopHall Award nominees! Vote for the HoopHall awards at hoophallawards.com daily for your Cyclones! Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back! After a 2-week hiatus (one planned, one not so much) Jamie and Eric are here to tell you the best things happening in cyclone athletics... And the list is long! There's something for everyone, including -Volleyball on an absolute tear, including a win over formerly-undefeated Texas -Women's basketball earning some big-time preseason nods -Women's golf ending their fall on a high note And even more! Plus, a little bit of preview on football vs. Oklahoma... Is there ay significant wisdom there? Maybe not, but we are back and ready for a solid week of ISU athletics. Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a rough year to play in the Big 12, and rougher yet if you've got deficiencies to shore up. Jamie and Eric chatted a bit about the injuries plaguing ISU, how wrong they were about the type of game we'd see against Kansas, and how to deal with the stress of Cyclone fandom. Some positives! Breece Hall's game-winning TD (in true Cyclone style) and volleyball upsets #13 Baylor. Could that win be a key to a burgeoning revenge plot between football and volleyball?! Looking ahead to Farmageddon, Jamie is still mostly concerned by the lack of a trophy and Eric is worried for ISU's run game. For next weekend, head to the Ten 12 Podcast or fire up an interview from season 1- the CFP is on break while Jamie finally has her honeymoon! We will be back 10/17, hopefully to talk a little Texas trash and ISU basketball. Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams AND everyone over at Sports Drink, the best of sports and non-sports podcast. Truly, something for everyone! Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Steyer siblings finally got to watch a game live together... Sadly, the good luck wasn't there. Iowa State dropped their first Big 12 game to preseason #1 Baylor. What's that mean going forward? Well, the sky isn't falling. A few players stepped up, a few need to be more present, and it'd be really great to get one for more than a single play... For conference game 2, Iowa State fans find themselves needing to recalibrate their expectations to account for a Kansas team suddenly showing they know what sport they're playing! Plus, Cyclone Family Podcast alums have a big weekend- Congrats to Alison (Lacey) Otzelberger on her Hall of Fame induction and Bridget Carleton on leading Canada to a 3-0 start at the FIBA World Cub with 19 points against Japan! Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! THIS WEEK ONLY! Ten12 Week at Homefield- use code "TEN12WEEK" for 15% off all shirts for everyone at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/ten-12-week - one for each current conference team! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams. Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Steyer Johnson and Eric Steyer have seen three wins and they're ready for more! After a convincing win over Ohio in week 3, they discuss the breakout stars of the game and what that means for the Cyclones going forward. Plus, Jace Gilbert has a leg- can ISU figure out how to protect it? Iowa State is back where they thrive- seeing some success yet flying under the radar as one of four 3-0 teams left in the conference. Next, the Cyclones' biggest test yet- a disciplined Baylor team picked to finish first in the conference. Can Dekkers throw the team to a win? Will Cartevious Norton and Jake Remsburg return to give their team a boost? Jamie and Eric will both be present in Jack Trice to find out! Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams. Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! (Also, bridge memes... Thanks.) If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. THANK YOU to those that have reviewed/rated! You made Jamie cry! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Steyer Johnson and Eric Steyer are here to tell you that if a game's gonna be that ugly, a win at least makes it worth the pain. They share relief and excitement about the Cyclones' long-awaited victory over the Hawks in football and the dominating start to the CyHawk series as volleyball and soccer join the party. A quick digression regarding the craziness that was week 2 of college football makes Jamie contemplate what would warrant jumping in Lake Laverne in celebration (a la App State's duck pond). Then, they look ahead to the final nonconference matchup of the season with Ohio and how best to prepare for the upcoming conference slate. Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams. Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! If you're still listening, you're probably enjoying... Right? Do us a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others join in on the fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Steyer Johnson and Eric Steyer are back from a long weekend full of football (outside of the state of Iowa, gasp!) They recap the Cyclones' win vs. SEMO, what surprised them, and what they learned about the team. THEN, a very special guest cheerfully joins the CFP as the infamous HAwkeye Husband, Christian Johnson, hops on to give a little perspective on this year's Iowa squad (so Jamie and Eric didn't have to spend more precious research time on the TOE). He talks depth chart and QB loyalty in Iowa City, then the three discuss each team's advantages, best case scenario, and whether there's any shot at having a FUN game besides simply winning. Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams. Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! Let us know what you think about the format by liking and subscribing if you enjoyed and leave a review... Preferably also if you enjoyed! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Steyer Johnson and Eric Steyer are back and excited for Week 1! They've got some thoughts on ISU vs. SEMO, including -Bold predictions for Week 1 -What makes the game a success (besides a victory) -The players we're most excited to to see take the field -A very quick SEMO preview Plus, a little bit of basketball talk including Talen Horton-Tucker to the Jazz and Jamie's super quick thoughts on Cyclone WBB. Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams. Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! Let us know what you think about the format by liking and subscribing if you enjoyed and leave a review... Preferably also if you enjoyed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New season, new format, new cohost... Excited yet? Jamie Steyer Johnson returns with brother Eric Steyer as cohost for season 2 of the Cyclone Family Podcast. The two discuss several important questions about ISU football, including: -The player they see making the biggest jump from last year -The biggest question marks on the team -The "key to the season" -The game they're most looking forward too. Plus, the Big 12 games they have circled on their calendar, and even more! Don't forget to check out our friends at homefieldapparel.com and use code "CYCLONE12" for 15% off your first order! Plus, check out the rest of the shows on the Ten 12 Network to get the scoop on our fellow Big 12 teams. Find us on twitter- @CycloneFamPod, @jsteyz, and @EricSteyer. Feel free to tweet us questions, we might use them on the show! Let us know what you think about the format by liking and subscribing if you enjoyed and leave a review... Preferably also if you enjoyed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former ISU women's basketball player and current Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton joins the show just a week before her fourth WNBA season tips off. She and host Jamie Steyer Johnson discuss her college, pro, and Olympic experiences, being in-between the rookies and vets, and watching her college teammates graduate. Plus, as is tradition with anyone related to ISU WBB, Jamie's mom comes up and her status as adopted Steyer sibling. Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Cyclone Family Podcast and consider recommending us to a friend! Find Bridget on Twitter and Instagram @bridgecarleton to follow her time on the Lynx, Canada basketball, and her work with Nike Canada! You can also find Jamie on Twitter, @jsteyz, and the podcast @CycloneFamPod- feel free to send us your thoughts and guest requests! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two for the price of one, just like Cyclone teams in the Sweet Sixteen... Anchors of the last time both men's and women's basketball made a run to the second weekend Stacy Frese and Marcus Fizer join host Jamie Steyer Johnson to recount their experiences in the postseason, whether their kids know their parents are legends, superstitions, and much more. Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Cyclone Family Podcast and consider recommending us to a friend! Don't forget, code CYCLONE12 gets you 15% off your first order at homefieldapparel.com. You can find Jamie on Twitter, @jsteyz, and the podcast @CycloneFamPod- feel free to send us your thoughts and guest requests! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former ISU women's basketball player and current Dayton Flyers coach Emily Durr joins the show the night before her team opens the NCAA tournament in none other than her old stomping grounds of Ames, Iowa. She and host Jamie Steyer Johnson discuss how fast the four years since they both graduated have flown, finding your true passion, and their love of Jamie's mom (ISU associate head coach Jodi Steyer). Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Cyclone Family Podcast and consider recommending us to a friend! Find Emily on Twitter @emdurr and follow along with her team, the Dayton Flyers. You can also find Jamie on Twitter, @jsteyz, and the podcast @CycloneFamPod- feel free to send us your thoughts and guest requests! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By popular request, Alison (Lacey) Otzelberger joins host Jamie Steyer Johnson to discuss Iowa State men's and women's basketball, Ames as a whole, and her family with MBB head coach TJ Otzelberger. Plus, her ideas for future alternate uniforms, her experience as an Australian coming from abroad, and her thoughts on being a coach herself. This episode has it all- required listening as both basketball teams prepare for the postseason! Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Cyclone Family Pod and consider recommending us to a friend! Find Jamie (@jsteyz) as well as the show (@CycloneFamPod) on Twitter and send us your thoughts and guest requests! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our first coach on the show, Jamie Steyer Johnson talks to Jamie Pinkerton. They discuss returning to Ames as a head coach after serving here as an assistant, what he and his family have gained from being in the area, his current team and their upcoming season, and an exciting mid-interview realization that their ties go deeper that just the athletic department! Follow Coach Pinkerton on Twitter, @CoachPinkerton, as well as the goings-on with the team at @CycloneSB. Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Cyclone Family Pod and, if you enjoyed, consider recommending us to a friend! Find Jamie (@jsteyz) as well as the show (@CycloneFamPod) on Twitter and send us your thoughts or guest requests. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Venturing outside of the basketball sphere, Jamie is joined by Cyclone Fanatic's Jacqueline Cordova. Jacqueline shares the too-good-to-be-true story of finding her way into sports journalism, her roots in the wrestling world, her connection to the families of the athletes she covers, and more. Follow Jacqueline @jacquelinecord on Twitter and find her show, Reaction Time, wherever you're listening now! Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Cyclone Family Podcast and, if you enjoyed, consider recommending us to a friend! Follow Jamie @jsteyz and the show @cyclonefampod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.