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Cyclone Fanatic

Chris Williams
Iowa State University
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State
Big 12 Conference
Iowa State Basketball
NCAA Tournament
Big 12
Basketball
TJ Otzelberger
Big 12 Tournament
March Madness
Milan Momcilovic
Tamin Lipsey
Texas Tech
Hilton Coliseum
Arizona
Kansas
TCU
Kansas Jayhawks
College Basketball

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

Jake Brend blind drafts a Cyclone basketball lineup with random players picked by Aiden Wyatt. Brend builds a starting lineup, a bench and cuts two players for a team coached by T.J. Otzleberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studi... more

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby receives an injunction from the district court in Lubbock to allow him to play in 2026 despite his sports gambling violations. Who gets the blame for how the situation has played out? Jake Brend shares his opinio... more

Chris Williams and Brent Blum go position-by-position to rank Iowa State’s roster in terms of comfortability. Plus, the guys analyze the first quarterback commitment of the Jimmy Rogers era. All presented by Mechdyne.

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray put a bow on the Milan Momcilovic saga that lands him at Kentucky. What does Tamin Lipsey's future look like as he makes his way around NBA workouts? The Wheel brings the good, the bad, and the ugly. All this an... more

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Recent Guests

Aiden Wyatt
Chief Podcast Officer
Cyclone Fanatic
Episode: Post-2010 Cyclone Basketball Blind Draft | DAILY CLONE (June 1, 2026)
Nate Heise
Iowa State basketball player
Iowa State University
Episode: DAILY CLONE: A lot of news, the best of Heise's interview (May 26, 2026)
Bill Fennelly
Head coach, Iowa State women's basketball
Iowa State University
Episode: DAILY CLONE: Jackson Kiss flips to UNLV, Bill Fennelly talks about future (May 20, 2026)
Donovan Davis
Iowa State men's basketball commit
Freedom High School, Freedom, Wisconsin
Episode: DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Donovan Davis (May 13, 2026)
Nick Osen
Former Iowa State 247 reporter, now at Wisconsin, long-time recruiter and reporter
247Sports
Episode: DAILY CLONE: Talking Donovan Davis with 247's Nick Osen (May 7, 2026)
Will Slegel
Cyclone Offensive Lineman
Cyclone Nation/Cyclone football program
Episode: DAILY CLONE: R-E-L-A-X about Otzelberger's Buyout (April 30, 2026)
Will Slagle
Iowa State football commit, four-star offensive lineman from Grinnell
Grinnell High School / Iowa State Cyclones
Episode: DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Will Slagle (April 29, 2026)
Jackson Pence
Special guest analyst and newer staff member
Cyclone Fanatic
Episode: Williams & Blum: Reviewing Iowa State football after Jimmy Rogers’ first spring
Cade Kelderman
South Dakota Coyotes basketball player, former Iowa State Cyclone
South Dakota Coyotes
Episode: DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Cade Kelderman (April 23, 2026)

Hosts

Jake Brend
Host of Daily Clone and The Beat Reporters; frequent contributor and primary on-air presence.
Chris Williams
Co-host; guides discussion and introduces program topics; central figure across multiple show formats.
Brent Blum
Co-host providing analysis and commentary; part of long-running team.

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 States3 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 States5 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 States5 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 States9 months 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall strong sentiment for coverage of football, basketball, and wrestling with positive host chemistry.
Listeners praise high-quality ISU coverage and engaging analysis.
Some critique redundancy among frequent segments and cross-show rehashing.

Chart Rankings

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#6
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#144
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#170
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#26
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#28
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#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DAILY CLONE: What do Jamie Pollard & Jimmy Rogers think about a 24 team playoff? (May 21, 2026)
Q: What are the key points Pollard, Otzelberger, and Rogers bring up about expansion?
They emphasize that expansion details matter more than the headline number, noting potential conflicts of interest, the role of broadcasters like Fox and ESPN, and the need for rules that protect student athletes and ensure fair benefits for programs.
Nate Heise FULL Interview with Cyclone Fanatic (May 25, 2026)
Q: What about life off the court in Europe?
I'm excited to travel, experience new cultures, and adjust to a lifestyle where I'll have more free time to explore cities and train in a different environment.
Nate Heise FULL Interview with Cyclone Fanatic (May 25, 2026)
Q: How ready do you feel to go play at that level?
Coming from the Big 12, it's one of the toughest, and I expect a smooth transition in terms of competition and adapting to a higher level of play.
Nate Heise FULL Interview with Cyclone Fanatic (May 25, 2026)
Q: What are you doing next year?
I'm going to play basketball overseas, likely in Europe, and I've already started the process with an agent to explore opportunities.
DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Will Slagle (April 29, 2026)
Q: How did farm life influence your recruitment and your decision-making process?
Farming has shaped his work ethic and time management, and schools valued that background as a meaningful talking point; it provided a unique lens through which coaches could get to know him beyond football, reinforcing his commitment to a program that respects those roots.

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This show centers on Iowa State athletics with sharp, opinionated analysis across football, basketball, NIL, recruiting, and campus developments. Episodes commonly blend in-depth roster discussion, long-form takes on program strategy, recruiting snapshots, and business-side topics like media rights, expansion, and donor dynamics. Notable strengths include candid host banter, strong fan-buoyed perspectives, and extensive coverage of Cyclone-related news, from CyTown and Tailgate Tour to recruiting twists and player decisions. The format often features guest insights from players, coaches, and reporters, plus timely live reactions to commitments and major games, making it a must-listen for ISU enthusiasts and industry observers alike.

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Recent guests on Cyclone Fanatic include:

1. Aiden Wyatt
2. Nate Heise
3. Bill Fennelly
4. Donovan Davis
5. Nick Osen
6. Will Slegel
7. Will Slagle
8. Jackson Pence

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