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Cyclone Fanatic

Chris Williams
Iowa State University
Iowa State Cyclones Football
Big 12 Conference
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball
Big 12
Jaylen Raynor
Jimmy Rogers
Arizona Wildcats Football
Tamin Lipsey
BYU
TJ Otzelberger
Milan Momcilovic
Utah
Football
Iowa State
Basketball
Iowa State Football
Bill Fennelly
Jamie Pollard

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

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Latest Episodes

Aiden Wyatt and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's win over No. 24 Oklahoma State, courtesy of AgriGold.

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Iowa State basketball is ready to tip off a new season, and assistant coach Nate Schmidt joins Chris Williams on Cyclone Fanatic to break down the Cyclones’ roster, offensive identity, and what to expect this season.

Schmidt discusses the transition... more

Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State’s Halloween-night matchup with No. 24 Oklahoma State. The guys break down how the Cyclones can slow down Drew Mestemaker, force turnovers, control the clock, and get Aiden Flora involved. Plus, a look ... more

Ahead of Saturday's game, Jake Brend provides his three keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State on the Daily Clone.

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Recent Guests

Jake Brand
Cyclone Fanatic reporter covering Iowa State basketball and football
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Episode: Williams & Blum: Iowa State at Arizona Preview, Benko Era Begins & Basketball Takeaways
Jared Benko
Iowa State athletics director with prior leadership experience at Georgia Southern and Auburn
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Episode: DAILY CLONE: The Future of Iowa State Athletics is NOW
Tamin Lipsey
Iowa State basketball player and returning point guard who played for the Indiana Pacers in Summer League.
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Episode: 2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Blake Buchanan
Iowa State basketball player entering his second season with the program.
Iowa State
Episode: 2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Jamarion Batemon
Iowa State basketball player discussing his growth and expanded opportunity.
Iowa State
Episode: 2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Killyan Toure
Iowa State sophomore basketball guard recovering from a shoulder injury.
Iowa State
Episode: 2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Dominykas Pleta
Iowa State basketball player entering his second season of college basketball.
Iowa State
Episode: 2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
T.J. Otzelberger
Iowa State head basketball coach
Iowa State
Episode: T.J. Otzelberger Media Day Press Conference
Tyrese Haliburton
NBA player, former Iowa State star
NBA
Episode: DAILY CLONE: Haliburton Homecoming at Hilton

Hosts

Chris Williams
Host with Cyclone Fanatic network affiliation; long-running ISU coverage
Jake Brend
Host and Cyclone Fanatic reporter with on-site fall camp coverage
Brent Blum
Co-host; ISU enthusiast; part of Williams & Blum dynamic

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Roll Clones!

    I absolutely love Cyclone Fanatics! It feels like hanging out with very knowledgeable Cyclone friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    This is an awesome game!!!!
    United States7 months ago
  • Duplication?

    For the most part, I enjoy listening to Cyclone Fanatic podcasts. For a while now, and especially after the introduction of the Daily Clone, I am finding the content redundant. I listened to the post game review of the KU men’s game last night. I listened to the review of it on the Daily Clone. And when I saw the Williams and Blum podcast on my downloads this afternoon, I instantly deleted it. Why would I want to listen to Williams talk over Blum for 40 minutes rehashing the same news I’ve alrea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JJS4Giants
    United States10 months ago
  • Sad sacks

    When will you pathetic dopes stop whining about the past and give some halfway intelligent information about the future?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zeappfffdhjk
    United States10 months ago
  • Go Cyclones!

    Great coverage! Well put together, informative and professional. What happened to Kickin It?? That was the best show on this feed, sad to see it gone this season :/

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moneyjackwhack
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pathetic…just like the football programs history.

    Nebraska fan here, had the misfortune of stumbling across this podcast. Just two idiots circle jerking over one of the most pathetic programs in the entire history of the sport. No boys, it’s not a good day to be a Cyclone. It should be a shameful and embarrassing one.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GoBigRedIA
    United States2 years ago

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Some critics call for less repetition and more original content.
Listeners praise deep ISU coverage and practical analysis.
Fans appreciate humor and on-site reporting, though some episodes feel repetitive.

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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls flat against No. 25 Arizona
Q: What changes do you want to see in this next week before they take on Oklahoma State?
The hosts want Iowa State to find a way to score, improve its running game and tailor the offense to Moberly if he starts. They note Oklahoma State's offense will be a major challenge, while its defense may offer a more favorable matchup.
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls flat against No. 25 Arizona
Q: Do you think we're going to continue to see Moberly the rest of the season?
The hosts expect Moberly to have a strong chance of starting, but say the coaches could still return to Rayner after using Moberly in a game that was already out of reach.
InCYde Zone: Where Do the Real Problems Lie for Iowa State? Reacting to Arizona Blowout
Q: What are your thoughts on the expanded 2014 college football playoff?
The panel sees the expanded playoff as a revenue-driven change but discusses its potential to create more opportunities for underdogs, improve recruiting, and offer Iowa State a possible home playoff game.
InCYde Zone: Where Do the Real Problems Lie for Iowa State? Reacting to Arizona Blowout
Q: Who do you want to see at quarterback?
Jake Remsburg and Jirehl Brock favor keeping Jaylen Rayner as the starter, while Colin Newell is open to a quarterback-by-committee approach and playing whoever gets a hot hand.
T.J. Otzelberger Media Day Press Conference
Q: What are you excited to see from the second-year players as they make a big jump?
Otzelberger says returning players can build on their first season's learning and take on greater performance and leadership roles. He highlights Buchanan's defensive versatility, Pleta's improved endurance and scoring around the basket, and Batemon's leadership and potential as a scorer and three-point shooter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclone Fanatic

What is Cyclone Fanatic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A analytical, fan-focused show delivering sharp football and basketball coverage centered on Iowa State. Episodes mix roster deep-dives, scheme breakdowns, and player/offensive and defensive strategy with host banter and sponsor interludes. While a steady stream of roster moves, fall camp insights, and leadership discussions drive the conversations, the show also leans into cross-sport context and real-world implications for ISU athletics, branding, and fan culture. It often features on-site reporting and expert commentary from Cyclone Nation contributors, with a noticeable emphasis on depth charts, coaching philosophy, and the evolving offensive/defensive schemes. A standout trait is the cadence of candid, practitioner-level analysis paire... more

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4. Blake Buchanan
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6. Killyan Toure
7. Dominykas Pleta
8. T.J. Otzelberger

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