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The Drive with Heather and Sean

Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa State University
NCAA Tournament
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa
Basketball
Iowa State
Iowa Basketball
Baseball
Major League Baseball
NFL Draft
Drake University
Transfer Portal
NHL
NIL
College Football
College Basketball
Des Moines Register
Missouri Valley Conference
Iowa Wild

Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts drive you home with the best in sports, weekdays 3pm-6pm on 106.3 KXnO!

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Latest Episodes

Friday Hour 3: US advances in World Cup, past college players that could benefit from NIL, Lucas' Notebook pres. by Unjuiced live from Clive Power Equipment

Friday Hour 2: More on the World Cup from Court Ave, Bill Seals on Iowa State & Clive Power Equipment

Friday Hour 1: Qdoba Friday, US in the World Cup with check-ins from Heather, Buddy Kofoid makes it 5 in a row at Huset's

Thursday Hour 3: The credentialed Lucas Strain, Bill Bender from the Sporting News & Lucas' Notebook pres. by Unjuiced

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Recent Guests

Jeff Duibroff
Former Channel 8 KCCI Des Moines journalist, Spurs and NBA finals analyst
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Episode: Tuesday Hour 2: Indiana Fever remove Scott Agness' Credential, Iowa WBB in South Dakota against Vandy, UNI MBB playing at Phog Allen, CFB 27 video game, Jeff Duibroff & Faceoff
Maury Hanks
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Episode: Busse's Wedding, Maury Hanks on Iowa/Creighton, and Spurs to the Finals - Monday Hour 1
Kyle Busch
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Episode: Kyle Busch tribute
Jeff DeBroff
Sports commentator/guest analyst
None explicitly stated
Episode: Tuesday Hour 1: Spurs beat Thunder, Brendan Sorsby, Canadiens win a game 7 thriller over UPL,. Sabres
John Leo
Iowa baseball play-by-play voice
Iowa Baseball / Iowa Sports Radio Network
Episode: Friday Hour 1: Cubs vs. Sox, John Leo on Iowa Baseball, Stanley Cup & NBA Playoffs
T. J. Otzelberger
Iowa State Men's Head Basketball Coach
Iowa State University
Episode: T. J. Otzelberger interview
Thomas J. Otzelberger
Iowa State men's head basketball coach
Iowa State University
Episode: Thursday Hour 2: T.J. Otzelberger joins the show, plus Faceoff
David Eickholt
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Episode: Wednesday Hour 2: Stanley Cup Playoffs, CFB, David Eickholt on the Hawkeyes & Faceoff
Chad Lysenko
Journalist, Des Moines Register
Des Moines Register
Episode: Monday Hour 1: Lucas is back from Chicago, bathroom attendants, Stanley Cup & NBA Playoffs, and Kasey Kahne Friday

Hosts

Sean Roberts
Host of the show with on-air leadership and guest engagement across segments.
Lucas Strain
Co-host and on-air personality, handles notebook segments and panel dynamics.
Connor Ferguson
Co-host/analyst, contributes to discussion and betting segments.
Luke Estray
Co-host who contributes to segments, adds perspective and banter.
Lucas Strange
Co-host/commentator, participates in local sports discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Ed Larson

    Great show for Chicagoan, and Huge cyclone fan, and alum. Ross and Chris share great information and entertaining stories. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    downers grove ed
    United States6 years ago
  • Love this show

    Listening to Chris and Ross is like hanging out and BS ing with a couple of friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BC4Cy
    United States6 years ago
  • Redundant shows delivered via this subscription

    Be prepared when you subscribe to this podcast to get the same content sent to you multiple times. You will not only each hour of the radio show (which is great), but you will also get some of that same content repeated in separate episodes. That is highly annoying and seems to be unique to KXNO podcasts. I don't know if the do that to artificially pump up their download stats or not, but it has to stop. The shows are too great to abuse loyal listeners in this way, therefore the one star rating.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CYCLNZ
    United States8 years ago
  • Daily download

    Yeah!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VVChoc
    United States9 years ago
  • I love this show!

    Great sports analysis, humor, great guests and banter among the whole crew. This is a mandatory download of mine. Great job guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawks24/7
    United States10 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners value guest insights and live betting discussion.
Fans appreciate the show's energetic, banter-rich style and deep knowledge of local sports.
No-holds-barred takes and frequent calls amp up engagement.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Baby Traveling, Rob Donaldson, and new iCubs Jerseys - Friday Hour 1
Q: What are your thoughts on the Bears' potential move and how it affects fans in different states?
Rob and the hosts debate the Bears' relocation, acknowledging Indiana as the leading candidate while noting Illinois and Chicago fan sentiment; they acknowledge it's a big topic but highlight that NFL teams play many games on the road anyway, so the geographic location is not determinative for all fans.
iCubs Bench Mob Night! Sean Bock on Hawks & Sox, Lucas' Notebook & Connor's Power Play - Monday Hour 3
Q: What could Trey Thompson look like for the Hawkeyes next season?
Sean Bock explains that Thompson has athletic upside and could fill a flexible role, especially given transfers and the need for multi-positional versatility, while noting Thompson's development on defense and offense and how it could translate as Iowa compiles its depth chart.
Clark vs Reese, White Sox Dave, and Trailers - Friday Hour 2
Q: What are your what are your expectations for the Bears this year?
Dave expresses cautious optimism, expecting an improved season with a playoff run and improvement from Caleb Williams, while noting the need to navigate a tougher schedule and off-the-books player contracts.
Thursday Hour 1: Sean upgrades, Spencer McLaughlin on CFB & Colorado advances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Q: What are Spencer McLaughlin's views on playoff expansion?
He is skeptical of extending beyond 12 teams and argues that the sport will be different but not necessarily worse, emphasizing concerns about quality control and the potential long-term effects on college football's structure.
Thursday Hour 2: Listeners On the Clock, Barstool Sports' White Sox Dave & Faceoff
Q: How do you view the Cubs-White Sox rivalry right now, given the current momentum of each side?
Dave suggests the Sox are more cohesive and surprising this year, while the Cubs are underperforming relative to expectations, creating a dynamic where Chicago fans are more invested in both teams' narratives.

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A fast-paced, regional sports talk show focusing on pro and college athletics with a strong emphasis on Iowa teams and local sports culture. The hosts mix game recaps, betting chatter, and live reactions with frequent guests from regional outlets and national sports media to provide both practical insights and entertaining banter. Expect spirited debates, live callers, and sponsor-driven segments that highlight betting angles, roster moves, and conference realignment chatter, all delivered in a high-energy radio style. The cadence and guest mix suggest a loyal local following that values timely sports analysis, banter, and accessibility for fans who want both depth and personality in their coverage.

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3. Miller and Condon on KXnO
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3. Kyle Busch
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6. T. J. Otzelberger
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