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Hawk Central Hour

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Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Women's Basketball
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Iowa Men's Basketball
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Big Ten Conference
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Tim Lester
Mark Gronowski
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Ben Mccollum
Caleb Johnson
Iowa State
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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 and Tyler Tachman go over some of the bigger moments in Iowa's 31-14 loss to Ohio State and the resurfaced conversation of Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback. We go over your disappointed 3-word headlines an... more

The Iowa-Ohio State football game is getting College GameDay treatment, but behind the festive nature of the contest what about the chess match within the game? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dig into several questions surrounding th... more

The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman go over the 20-19 win over Michigan again while spinning the conversation forward into what's next, a top-15 showdown against Ohio State.

The Hawkeyes defeated Michigan, 20-19, on Reece Vander Zee's 16-yard touchdown as time expired. But you already know that. Now come in and join the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow as they go for 45 minutes to recap the crazy scene at Mich... 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
Rob Harley
NIU interim head coach
Northern Illinois University
Episode: Northern Illinois interim coach Rob Harley previews matchup with Iowa
Tim Lester
Iowa offensive coordinator
Iowa Hawkeyes
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
Sean Sullivan
General manager and assistant coach, defensive stalwart of the Hawkeye women's basketball program
Iowa Hawkeye Women's Basketball
Episode: Hawk Central: Sitdown with Iowa women's basketball assistant coaches LaSondra Barrett, Sean Sullivan
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

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.

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    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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Why Iowa's ceiling has gone up on defense; previewing UNI game
Q: Question number one: What do we need to know about Northern Iowa coming into Iowa City as 40-and-a-half point underdogs?
The hosts outline UNI's recent results, turnover-focused defense, and questions about their offensive line, while stressing that Iowa should handle the game but won't be flawless, emphasizing discipline and execution to avoid letting UNI stay competitive.
Northern Illinois interim coach Rob Harley previews matchup with Iowa
Q: Did you have to re-recruit the roster or did a lot of players want to come back without convincing?
Harley explains he met with all 96 players within 48 hours, laid out a vision, and emphasized that the program would move forward with openness and honesty, without needing a dramatic overhaul, which helped keep the core group together.
Hawk Central: Can Hawkeyes finally win a 'big game' against Penn State?
Q: What should Phil Parker's plan be in facing Penn State backup quarterback Ethan Grunkmeyer?
Play conservatively early to let Grunkmeyer settle in, then escalate pressure in the later stages as Iowa's defense tries to force mistakes without overcommitting early.
Hawk Central: A tricky test as Iowa looks to improve to 6-2 vs. Minnesota
Q: Will Iowa throw a touchdown pass for the first time in Big Ten play this season?
The hosts forecast that Iowa will likely rely on the running game and may not throw a passing touchdown in this particular Big Ten matchup, though they acknowledge the possibility of a screen or big-play pass if the defense overplays the run.

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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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8. Sean Sullivan

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