Iowa Everywhere

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny discuss acronyms they’ve gotten wrong, test out a product called the “Dad Joke 3000,” and try to guess some commercial jingles. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are LIVE from Confluence Brewing Company as they react to the news that is sweeping the nation - the Big 12 is getting rid of the glass court. NFL is continuing their quest of world domination. The Cyclones are RED HOT. Iowa falls to Ohio State. Scott School and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State is moving on in the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones shook off a slow start and dominated the second half to take down Texas Tech and advance to the Big 12 semifinals. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down how Iowa State flipped the game, what the win means for the Cyclones heading into the weekend, and how they match up in the next round of the Big 12 Tournament. They also react to a tough ending for Iowa after the Hawkeyes were eliminated from the Big Ten Tournament by Ohio State. Was there controversy? What went wrong for Iowa and what it means moving forward is all part of the discussion. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Two Guys with Chris & Chris, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink the new Apple emojis, a Waukee woman starting a mobile bookstore filled with smut, and some of the weirdest things found in unclaimed luggage. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Andrew Downs recap conference tournament wins for Iowa and Iowa State and look ahead at the NCAA Tournament for the men and women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to Iowa and Iowa State kicking off their conference tournaments before diving into Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game. Should it really count? Team USA Baseball's manager had an all-time bad miscalculation. Movies and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to the Iowa Men wrapping up its regular season with tough losses that showed a lot of promise heading into the postseason. How far can Stirtz take the Hawks? The Iowa Women lose in historic fashion, but can still make a ton of noise in the NCAA Tournament. All this and more courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music artist Thomas Rhett will play the Casey's Center on October 22 in Des Moines! Tickets go on sale Friday at HyVeeTix.com. Boys state basketball is underway. Plus, a great deal on tickets to see Journey's Final Frontier show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MasterChef Champion Grant Gillon joins Chris Williams on this episode of the CW Pod on Iowa Everywhere for a wide-ranging conversation about food, creativity, and building a culinary brand. Grant shares the story behind his rise to national attention after winning MasterChef, what life has been like since the show, and how the experience changed his career in the food world. Chris and Grant also dive into Grant’s new project with Iowa Everywhere, “Better with Beer,” a cooking and lifestyle show that blends great food, craft beverages, and entertaining storytelling. Grant explains his philosophy in the kitchen, how he approaches creating memorable dishes, and why pairing food with drinks like beer and bourbon can elevate the entire experience. The conversation also explores Grant’s journey from passionate home cook to national champion, the lessons he learned competing on television, and the realities of turning culinary success into a sustainable career. If you’re a fan of cooking, food culture, craft drinks, or behind-the-scenes stories from MasterChef, this episode offers a fun and insightful look inside the mind of a champion chef. CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Northern Iowa is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade. The Panthers made an incredible run through Arch Madness, winning four games in four days to capture the Missouri Valley Conference title. Andy Fales and Andrew Downs react to UNI’s tournament run and what makes the Panthers a dangerous March Madness matchup. They also break down Iowa’s heartbreaking loss at Nebraska, Iowa State’s dominant win over Arizona State on Senior Day, and preview the Big Ten and Big 12 conference tournaments. Plus, discussion on March Madness expectations, the latest in college basketball, and everything happening around Iowa sports. 🔔 Subscribe for more Iowa sports coverage on Iowa Everywhere. Topics in this episode: • Northern Iowa wins MVC Tournament, headed to NCAA Tournament • Iowa falls at Nebraska in overtime • Iowa State blows out Arizona State on Senior Day • Big Ten Tournament preview for Iowa • Big 12 Tournament preview for Iowa State • March Madness expectations for Iowa teams Murph & Andy, Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Northern Iowa is going dancing again! 🏀 The Panthers win four straight at Arch Madness to claim the MVC title and punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade. On this episode of Two Guys with Chris Hassel and Jake Brend on Iowa Everywhere, we break down UNI’s incredible MVC Tournament run led by Trey Campbell, Iowa State’s dominant 24-0 run to blow out Arizona State and close the regular season with 25 wins, and Iowa’s regular season finale loss at Nebraska before the Big Ten Tournament. We also discuss the Iowa women’s loss to UCLA in the conference championship and what their projected 2-seed means heading into the NCAA Tournament. Topics in this episode: • Northern Iowa wins the MVC Tournament at Arch Madness • Iowa State’s huge run vs Arizona State • Cyclones finish regular season with 25 wins • Iowa loses to Nebraska before Big Ten Tournament • Hawkeyes tournament matchup outlook • Iowa women fall to UCLA but remain a projected 2-seed Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big 12 Tournament is here, and the road to March Madness is heating up. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down everything happening across the Big 12 as the regular season wraps and teams prepare for Kansas City. The guys discuss Iowa State’s season, storylines around the conference heading into the Big 12 Tournament, and which teams are trending up or down before Selection Sunday. They also dive into potential NCAA Tournament implications, key matchups to watch in Kansas City, and which contenders could make a deep run in March. Plus, reaction to recent results around the league, tournament expectations for top Big 12 programs, and what fans should keep an eye on as postseason basketball begins. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny are back at Club 41, trying to guess some of the songs Cade hates the most and taking a trip down memory lane to when Colin was a boxer. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are back with a Fun Friday edition of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere, covering the biggest sports stories across Iowa and beyond. The show starts with one of the wildest high school basketball finishes you’ll ever see - Dallas Center-Grimes’ Ava Smith scoring six points in just 14 seconds to stun Norwalk in the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament. The incredible sequence goes viral and sparks a discussion about clutch moments and unforgettable high school sports drama. Murph and Andy also dive into the growing engagement from Iowa Hawkeye fans, especially after a competitive atmosphere at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The guys discuss the progress under head coach Ben McCollum, what the fan energy means for the future of Iowa basketball, and how the program can take the next step in the Big Ten. Over in Ames, the conversation turns to Iowa State basketball and senior day, highlighting Cyclone leader Tamin Lipsey - a rare four-year starter who stayed at his hometown school and became one of the most respected players in the program. The guys reflect on loyalty in the era of the transfer portal and why players like Lipsey are becoming increasingly rare. The episode also checks in on Drake basketball at the Missouri Valley Tournament, where the Bulldogs continue their recent dominance at Arch Madness while trying to keep their postseason hopes alive. Plus: • A look at Iowa State women’s basketball and their tournament struggles • The return of Scott School with a fascinating history lesson • A classic Stupid Quickie Poll debate • Fun Friday stories and plenty of laughs along the way Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott’s out this week, so what better time for Mackenzie to dive into some of the best pop culture happenings going on in the world right now! Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The postseason is around the corner, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are here to break down everything you need to know from a massive week in college basketball across the Big Ten & Big 12. Iowa State closes out the regular season with its Senior Night finale in Ames. What could it mean for the Cyclones heading into the Big 12 Tournament? Meanwhile, Iowa hosts Michigan in a pivotal late-season matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Has Iowa done enough to feel comfortable about its NCAA Tournament résumé? With both the Women's Big Ten Tournament and Big 12 Tournament officially underway, they look ahead to bracket implications, potential matchups, dark horses, and what’s at stake for Iowa, Iowa State, and the rest of the Midwest programs as March Madness approaches. Topics include: • Iowa State Senior Night preview • Cyclones’ Big 12 Tournament path • Iowa vs. Michigan • Hawkeyes’ NCAA Tournament chances • Big Ten Tournament predictions • Big 12 Tournament preview • March Madness seeding scenarios Two Guys is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa's unequivocal worst loss and what it means for the Hawkeyes’ NCAA Tournament hopes. From résumé damage and seeding implications to what must change down the stretch, the guys analyze where Iowa stands in the Big Ten race and how this setback impacts Selection Sunday positioning. Chad sat down with Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands for an in-depth conversation about the future of the program, expectations in Iowa City, roster outlook, and what’s ahead for the Hawkeyes on the mat. Plus, the Iowa women begin postseason play as the Hawkeyes gear up for tournament action, and Doc recaps key storylines from the NFL Combine - including draft risers, Big Ten standouts, and what it all means for former Hawkeyes preparing for the next level. If you’re looking for Iowa Hawkeyes basketball analysis, NCAA Tournament seeding talk, Iowa wrestling insight with Tom Brands, Big Ten postseason coverage, and NFL Combine breakdowns, this episode delivers everything you need in one place. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckets! Cyclones and Hawkeyes Falter, Women's Conference Tournaments Are Here, Arch Madness Preview, and MORE: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of CW Pod, Chris Williams sits down with renowned oncologist Dr. Richard Deming of the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center for an inspiring and insightful conversation about living a healthy, meaningful life. Dr. Deming shares powerful perspectives on how attitude can shape outcomes, the importance of cancer prevention and early detection, supporting loved ones through difficult diagnoses, and practical ways to improve overall health and well-being. The discussion goes beyond medicine, focusing on mindset, purpose, resilience, and building a fulfilling life. If you're interested in cancer prevention, health and wellness, personal growth, leadership through adversity, and real-life inspiration from one of the nation’s most respected cancer doctors, this episode delivers valuable takeaways you can apply immediately. Subscribe for more in-depth conversations on health, leadership, and life on CW Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales unpack the stunning decision by Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard to eliminate Cyclone Gymnastics - the first sport cut at ISU in 25 years. Why now? And what does it mean for the future of Iowa State athletics? Plus: • What women’s sport should Iowa State add? (Flag football, hockey, wrestling?) • Miami (OH) at 30–0 with a weak strength of schedule - could they miss March Madness? • Athletes turned actors • Mr. Movie returns • Throwdowns, Quickie Poll, and the AD2 • MORE! Murph & Andy, Sports and MORE! exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices