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Cyclone Insider Hour

Des Moines Register
Iowa State Football
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Basketball
Iowa State University
Big 12 Conference
Matt Campbell
Big 12
Rocco Beck
Iowa State Men's Basketball
Iowa State Women's Basketball
Football
Iowa State
NCAA Tournament
Audie Crooks
Iowa
Basketball
Big 12 Championship
Iowa State Athletics
Pop Tarts Bowl
College Football

Des Moines Register Cyclones columnist Travis Hines and Iowa State beat writers talk Iowa State football, men's and women's basketball and all things Cyclones.

Follow their work at DesMoinesRegister.com/Cyclones or in the Cyclone Insider app.

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Latest Episodes

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay discuss all they saw during Iowa State football's open practice on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay of the Des Moines Register discuss Iowa State's search for a new athletics director, the impending football season and some men's basketball nuggets.

Travis Hines is joined by Eugene Rapay, who is in Texas this week for Big 12 football media days. The pair discuss Iowa State's 2026 outlook, QB1 and the continued Texas Tech complaints..

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay discuss Iowa State earning a No. 2 seed and a spot in St. Louis in the NCAA Tournament. They break down the Cyclones' bracket and more.

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Recent Guests

Tommy Birch
Staff writer for the Des Moines Register (Iowa State Women's Basketball coverage)
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Episode: Iowa State men stay perfect
Jimmy Rogers
New Iowa State football head coach (interim/potential hire context)
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Episode: Goodbye, Coach; Hello, Coach
Chad Lysakow
Columnist for The Des Moines Register
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Tommy Burch
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Hosts

Travis Hines
Host of Cyclone Insider, Beat writer for Des Moines Register covering ISU football and basketball.
Eugene Rapay
Co-host and sports writer covering the Cyclones for Des Moines Register; focuses on ISU football and basketball.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Randy needs to go

    Travis Hines is very insightful, especially with basketball. Randy is terrible. I don’t understand how he’s been in this position so long and know nothing

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mizzou62
    United States4 years ago
  • Good podcast, but...

    Why can’t you guys just admit Prohm has to go? He’s taken the ISU hoops program down to be the laughingstock of the conference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MR1007596
    United States6 years ago
  • Biased

    Listened to last podcast about Covid and OK State. Never once brought up Black Lives Matter and Protests. Seems likely that could have something to do with Covid spike with students coming back to Ames. Also what exactly would the OK State Coach need to apologize for? Wearing a Tshirt on his day off that had a TV station on it? Is that where we are? What if it was a MSNBC or CNN Tshirt? Does he need to apologize for that? Never heard of the TV station before this incident, but my guess i... more

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    1
    Toddboy79
    United States6 years ago
  • Outstanding

    Outstanding coverage for the biggest and best university in Iowa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CYCLNZ
    United States8 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    These three guys tell fan everything you need to know about the 2nd best Iowa university.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyson Reynoldson
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners praise deep ISU coverage and insights on basketball and football.
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The No. 2 in St. Lou
Q: What were your thoughts on what TJ said about Taiman Lipsy's injury?
TJ downplayed the injury, and Lipsy himself suggested he could finish the game, though there is ongoing natural concern given his groin history and the potential for re-aggravation as the tournament progresses.
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Q: What do you think about Iowa State's overall performance and challenges moving forward?
The team's ability to address challenges such as injury and foul trouble will be key as they approach tougher matches in the Big 12.
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Q: What are your thoughts on Tame Lipsy's performance tonight?
Tame Lipsy's performance was crucial; he scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half, demonstrating his value to the team.
Cyclone Insider 12 18 2025
Q: What's the biggest weakness or worry you have about this Iowa State team?
As long as they're healthy, they can realize their potential, but we see how fragile it could be.
Cyclone Insider 12 18 2025
Q: Eugene, the most irreplaceable cyclone is?
I would say Joshua Jefferson.

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

The show delivers in-depth analyses of Iowa State football and both men's and women's basketball, with hosts dissecting recent games, player performances, coaching decisions, and season trajectories. Episodes consistently highlight key performers, roster dynamics, and Big 12 implications, while weaving in broader context from Des Moines area coverage and campus sports culture. A notable strength is its ability to blend tactical breakdown with roster storytelling, often pairing football and basketball discussions in a single episode, which helps listeners stay engaged across ISU sports. The show stands out for its continuity and access, likely appealing to dedicated Cyclones fans who want timely, opinionated, and data-informed takes from vet... more

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