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Hawk Central Hour

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Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Women's Basketball
Iowa Football
Iowa Men's Basketball
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Tim Lester
Mark Gronowski
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Caleb Johnson
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Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow leads the conversation with our beat writers and frequent special guests to discuss the latest in Iowa football, men's and women's basketball and more.

Follow coverage from the entire Hawk Central team at hawkcentral.com or with the Hawk Central app.

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The Register's Chad Leistikow shares an announcement then is joined by Tyler Tachman to break down the Hawkeyes' bounce-back opportunity against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium. We need to talk about the running game and quarterback, with some eye-openi... more

After an inexplicable offensive performance, the Hawkeyes walk away from Huntington Bank Stadium with a 13-10 loss. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman get a lot of feedback about th quarterback situation. Was it mishandled between Jeremy... more

The second half of the Iowa football season is here, and it starts with the first of three trophy games in the final 35 days: Oct. 24 at Minnesota for the Floyd of Rosedale bronze pig. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down the we... more

Iowa football coordinators met with the media on Tuesday to help take stock of the Hawkeyes' impressive 5-1 start. With eyes on the second half of the season, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow evaluate where things stand with each posit... more

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Recent Guests

Mackenzie Mania
Hawk Central press box contributor
Hawk Central
Episode: Iowa-Ohio State preview: Can Tim Lester's offense keep up at Kinnick?
Mark Gronowski
College football quarterback (guest who was present)
South Dakota State University
Episode: POSTGAME PODCAST: Iowa destroys UNI, looks ahead to Michigan
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NIU interim head coach
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Episode: Northern Illinois interim coach Rob Harley previews matchup with Iowa
Tim Lester
Iowa offensive coordinator
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Episode: Hawk Central: 90 minutes with Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester
George Barnett
Iowa offensive line coach
Iowa Hawkeyes
Episode: Hawk Central: A full hour with Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett
Jay Niemann
Iowa Assistant Defensive Line Coach
University of Iowa
Episode: Hawk Central: Iowa basketball ramps up schedule, 1-on-1 with Jay Niemann
Sean Bock
Basketball analyst for 247Sports
247Sports
Episode: Talking all things Iowa men's basketball with Sean Bock
LaSondra Barrett
Assistant coach and recruiting coordinator
Iowa Hawkeye Women's Basketball
Episode: Hawk Central: Sitdown with Iowa women's basketball assistant coaches LaSondra Barrett, Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
General manager and assistant coach, defensive stalwart of the Hawkeye women's basketball program
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Episode: Hawk Central: Sitdown with Iowa women's basketball assistant coaches LaSondra Barrett, Sean Sullivan

Hosts

Chad Leistikow
Host and Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist with Hawk Central coverage and multiple roles on Hawk Central Radio/Hour
Tyler Tachman
Co-host and Hawk Central contributor, regular on Hawk Central Radio/Hour

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • Solid

    Chad is prepared, knowledgeable and comes across a pleasant guy who is easy to listen to. My critique is I wish he wouldn’t constantly giggle/laugh so much at things that are not funny or even intended to be humorous.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pretzel Hawk
    United States2 years ago
  • Good pod but..

    Maybe add some episode descriptions?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asgrehbdheh
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Perspective on the Hawks

    This is a great podcast and I look forward to the new episode dropping each week. My only problem is I can’t hear Tyler. I turn the volume up as loud as I can and it still sounds like he’s 3 feet away from the mic. Hoping that can be dialed in because I really enjoy hearing from both of you.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Lifetime Hawk Fan
    United States3 years ago
  • 11/29 episode

    It was great until cyclone talk with Randy Petersen started on top of Tyler and Chad’s conversation around the 23 min mark.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Andy2222222222
    United States3 years ago
  • Top content all the time

    Chad does a great job touching the relevant topics by keeping an honest, fair opinion. He looks at it from Kirk/Fran/Lisa’s perspective, but gives an honest assessment of where each program and Iowa athletics are as a whole. Look forward to the podcast every week and can’t wait for football season to start again!

    Enjoyed Kensington’s SEC takes on the big ten and wish him nothing but the best. Looking forward to what Tyler brings to the table.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Johnnnnnnnnnnyyokkkk
    United States3 years ago

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Fans like the mix of analytics with casual banter.
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Critiques often mention occasional sound/balancing issues or desire for more episode descriptions.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Talking 24-team playoff, Iowa vs. Minnesota football matchup
Q: With Minnesota having a 40 percent blitz rate, are we more likely to see explosive passing plays from Hecklinski or more sacks?
The hosts differ: Leistikow expects Iowa to emphasize runs and quick passes to limit sacks, while Tachman thinks Hecklinski could produce explosive passes because of his quick release and Iowa's pass protection.
Talking 24-team playoff, Iowa vs. Minnesota football matchup
Q: Does Iowa need to involve Tony Diaz more?
Tyler Tachman favors getting Diaz the ball in space without forcing risky throws. The hosts say that defensive attention on Diaz can also open opportunities for other receivers and the running game.
Iowa football drops dud in ugly loss at Minnesota
Q: Is Iowa's running game even fixable at this point, or is it just going to be this way up and down thing?
They say Minnesota loaded up against the run and Iowa's offense struggled, even with Hecklinski's early RPO throws. They find the poor rushing performance perplexing and note Moulton's injury could make the problem more serious.
Iowa football drops dud in ugly loss at Minnesota
Q: Was the leash too short for Jeremy Hecklinski to begin with? Should he have been given more drives based on what we had seen?
The hosts say Hecklinski had some promising stretches but also missed a touchdown opportunity and threw an interception. They speculate Iowa might have been better off sticking with him for the whole game, while acknowledging that the choice is difficult to judge after the fact.
Why Iowa's ceiling has gone up on defense; previewing UNI game
Q: Question number two: Is the offensive line as good as they looked in game one or as bad as they looked in game two?
They argue the line isn't bad but was part of a numbers game against Iowa State; the line is still viewed as elite-to-above-average with potential when the passing game complements the ground attack.

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This show takes a Hawks-centric view of Iowa athletics, pairing insider analysis with guest expertise to cover football and both men's and women's basketball, plus occasional cross-over topics. Episodes balance roster moves, coaching strategies, and program-wide context—often tying in coverage from the Des Moines Register Hawk Central team and rotating guest experts to illuminate development, recruiting, and scheduling decisions. Noteworthy is the mix of in-depth coaching interviews, strategic roster discussion, and light, on-air chemistry that makes the analysis approachable for hardcore fans and casual listeners alike.

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