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On Iowa Sports

The Gazette
Caitlin Clark
Wrestling
Iowa
Iowa State
NCAA Wrestling Championships
Penn State
Iowa Football
Kadyn Proctor
David Carr
NCAA Women's Basketball
Transfer Portal
Iowa Men's Wrestling
NCAA Tournament
Big Ten Basketball
Iowa Women’s Basketball
D1 NCAA
Big Ten Tournament
Tim Lester
D2 NCAA
D3 NCAA

Iowa Hawkeyes football, basketball, wrestling and more from The Gazette in Eastern Iowa.

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The Gazette Iowa athletics beat writer Madison Hricik is joined by Hawkeye Insider wrtier David Eickholt to talk about the 2026 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament.

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The Gazette sports writer KJ Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs talk about the upcoming post season in NCAA Wrestling across Iowa.

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The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs talk about Iowa college wrestling from the previous week including results between Iowa vs. Oklahoma State, Iowa State vs. Missouri and UNI vs. Wisconsin.

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The Gazette Iowa athletics beat write Madison Hricik speaks to new Iowa soccer head coach Dean Ward in this weeks episode of Hawk Off the Press.

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Recent Guests

Dean Ward
New head coach of Iowa women's soccer, previously at Xavier University
Iowa Athletics
Episode: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa new soccer coach Dean Ward (2/24/26)
Stacy May-Johnson
First year head coach for the Iowa softball program, former player
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Episode: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa softball head coach Stacy May-Johnson (2/17/26)
Jim Nelson
Accomplished wrestling writer and journalist
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Episode: Pinning Combination Podcast: K.J. Pilcher and Jim Nelson (2/24/26)
Amie Just
Columnist for the Lincoln Journal Star in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Journal Star
Episode: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Lincoln Journal Star columnist Amie Just (November 26, 2025)
Ryan Kartje
USC reporter for the LA Times
LA Times
Episode: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: LA Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje (November 13, 2025)
John Steppe
Former football reporter for The Gazette, now covering Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Episode: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Former Gazette Hawkeye Beat Writer John Steppe
Omar Young
New Iowa running backs coach
Iowa Hawkeyes Football
Episode: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa Hawkeyes football running backs coach Omar Young
Tim Lester
Iowa Offensive Coordinator with a background in coaching at various collegiate levels and the NFL
University of Iowa
Episode: Hawk Off The Press Podcast: Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Tim Lester
Jess Settles
Former Iowa basketball player and current college basketball commentator
Episode: Hawk Off The Press: College basketball analyst Jess Settles talks Iowa men’s hoops

Hosts

Madison Hricik
Football Beat Reporter for The Gazette, providing coverage of Iowa athletics, including football and other sports.
K.J. Pilcher
Co-hosting various sports discussions, K.J. Pilcher is a noted sports journalist with insights on wrestling and football coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Hard to listen to his voice.

    He’s got a voice for the newspaper.

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    sauer krauts
    United States3 years ago
  • Podcast

    Great podcast

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    Iowabowhunter1
    United States3 years ago
  • Can’t believe you still have a job.

    I don’t read or listen to steppe anymore. Miss mark and Leah. Steppe is terrible.

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    HawkeyeMike9623
    United States3 years ago
  • Can’t believe you still have a job.

    I don’t read or listen to steppe anymore.

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    1
    HawkeyeMike9623
    United States4 years ago
  • Decent - Voice needs improvement

    Content can be very good at times, mostly when interviewing someone. The new guy John Steppe (sp?) doesn’t bring any new insight and has a terrible voice for podcasting, it sounds like a parody someone would perform of a terrible lame voice.

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    lpoolfc1417
    United States4 years ago

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There are mixed reviews regarding the transition of hosts, with some loyal followers expressing nostalgia for previous voices while others praise new hosts for fresh perspectives.
Many find the hosts knowledgeable and entertaining, often commenting on the engaging nature of the conversations.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and insights into Iowa Hawkeyes sports, particularly enjoying the discussions around football and wrestling.

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Talking Points

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Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Lincoln Journal Star columnist Amie Just (November 26, 2025)
Q: What would Nebraska need to do to be able to beat Iowa in this situation?
Nebraska needs to limit turnovers, extend drives, and not kick the ball to Cade Wegin.
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Lincoln Journal Star columnist Amie Just (November 26, 2025)
Q: What is the one thing for Iowa that they need to do with 100 percent confidence to be able to pick up a win in Lincoln?
Iowa needs to find a way to force turnovers and not kick the ball to Jagore Parney.
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: LA Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje (November 13, 2025)
Q: What is it going to take for USC to be able to walk out of the Coliseum with a win?
Ryan mentioned that it starts with the defense setting a strong tone, getting early stops, and putting Iowa in difficult positions to succeed.
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Gazette Iowa Women's basketball beat writer Jeff Linder with Madison Hricik (October 2, 2025)
Q: Does a commitment like that right at the start of a preseason impact the team's excitement and energy?
It creates a buzz and positive excitement but also needs to remind players to focus on the current season since she won't play this year.
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Gazette Iowa Women's basketball beat writer Jeff Linder with Madison Hricik (October 2, 2025)
Q: How do you see that blending into what Iowa already has right now?
McKenna will likely play a forward position, and her athleticism will help as Iowa prepares to lose several key seniors after this season.

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Content primarily centers around the Iowa Hawkeyes' football, basketball, and wrestling programs, offering deep insights into the teams' performances, coaching strategies, and key player developments. Various episodes feature interviews with coaches, players, and sports journalists to discuss current events and trends within Iowa athletics. Unique to this production is the blend of personal anecdotes and analytical commentary, providing listeners with both entertainment and expert perspectives on collegiate sports in Iowa. This content is particularly appealing for passionate fans seeking comprehensive coverage and engaging discussions about their favorite teams and athletes.

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1. Dean Ward
2. Stacy May-Johnson
3. Jim Nelson
4. Amie Just
5. Ryan Kartje
6. John Steppe
7. Omar Young
8. Tim Lester

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