Murph & Andy

A loaded episode of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere as the guys react to a wild weekend in recent college basketball. They break down the end of Iowa's magical Elite Eight run, including how close the Hawkeyes came to the Final Four and why the matchup with Illinois proved to be just too much down the stretch. The conversation also turns to Iowa State falling short in the Sweet 16 against Tennessee, and how the absence of Joshua Jefferson and poor free-throw shooting impacted the outcome. Plus: • Ben Jacobson leaves Northern Iowa for Utah State • The unforgettable finish as UConn stuns Duke at the buzzer • Reflections on Iowa’s improbable run under Ben McCollum • The emotional impact of March Madness and what’s next for both programs Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to the Elite Eight—and Iowa State could be right behind them. Murph & Andy react to a historic night for Iowa basketball as Ben McCollum leads the Hawkeyes to an incredible tournament run in his first season. Iowa takes down Nebraska in dramatic fashion, dominating late and adding another chapter to the rivalry. The guys break down how the Hawkeyes pulled it off, key performances from Bennett Stirtz and company, and whether this team should still be considered a Cinderella. Plus: • Iowa vs. Illinois Elite Eight preview • Nebraska’s crushing loss and where it ranks in nut-kicking history • Iowa State vs. Tennessee preview + injury updates • Latest on T. J. Otzelberger and coaching buzz • “What’s Bugging You?” Nebraska fan reactions • Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger a target for blue blood jobs? Murph & Andy break down the growing national buzz around Otzelberger and why Cyclone fans shouldn’t panic. The guys also dive into the massive Sweet 16 showdown between Iowa and Nebraska, where one program will advance to the Elite Eight in a historic moment. Who’s the true Cinderella? And what would a loss mean for each fan base? Plus: Reaction to Ben McCollum’s rising profile after Iowa’s tournament run Iowa vs. Nebraska preview and betting line movement Cyclones transfer portal news, including Addy Brown entering “What’s Bugging You?” featuring passionate Husker fans Mr. Movie MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. Murph & Andy break down Iowa’s shocking upset of Florida and what might be the greatest day in Iowa basketball history. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales dive into how Iowa pulled it off, from Ben McCollum’s coaching masterclass to standout performances from Tavion Banks, Cooper Koch, and Alvaro Folgueiras. Despite going 0-9 from three, the Hawkeyes out-toughed a No. 1 seed and made history with their biggest NCAA Tournament win in decades. The guys also preview the next matchup as Iowa faces Nebraska for the third time this season in a Sweet 16 showdown, with both teams riding historic momentum and fan excitement at an all-time high. Plus, Iowa State imposes its will in a dominant win over Kentucky to reach the Sweet 16 for the third time in five years. Murph & Andy discuss Tamin Lipsey’s leadership, TJ Otzelberger’s adjustments, and what to expect as the Cyclones prepare to face Tennessee. Also in this episode: • UNI falls to St. John’s in the NCAA Tournament • Greg McDermott retirement news and coaching transition • Iowa State women’s season ends in disappointment • Quickie Poll, Throwdowns, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s March Madness time, and Murph & Andy are all in on tournament action. From Iowa State, Iowa, and UNI previews to wild first-round upsets, this episode covers everything happening across the NCAA Tournament. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales quickly preview Iowa State vs. Tennessee State, Iowa vs. Clemson, and UNI vs. St. John’s. The guys also react to March Madness chaos, including High Point’s upset of Wisconsin, VCU’s historic comeback over North Carolina, and Nebraska finally winning its first NCAA Tournament game. They discuss standout performances, bracket-busting moments, and the biggest surprises from the opening round. Plus: • Iowa vs. FDU ticket demand and tournament buzz • AJ Dybantsa’s huge performance despite BYU’s loss • What’s Bugging YOU• SoundOff NPR Throwback • Chuck Norris tribute and classic jokes • Throwdowns, Scott School, and the Stupid Quickie Poll • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NCAA Tournament is underway after a pair of entertaining First Four games! Murph & Andy discuss the drama that unfolded at the end of the Texas/NC State game. The guys discuss what's more likely: Iowa goes to Sweet 16 or Iowa State making the Final Four. USA loses to Venezuela in the WBC. And Caitlin Clark wins MVP at the World Cup qualifiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down a busy Selection Sunday, getting into the draws for Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI. Fran McCaffery is going back to the NCAA Tournament, Caitlin Clark is shining for Team USA, USA Baseball advances in the WBC, and MORE! 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

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

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

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

Murph & Andy are back on a Monday following the Iowa Everywhere Appreciation Party - and a Saturday that didn’t go so well on the hardwood. 🏀 Saturday Dud: Iowa drops a frustrating game at last-place Penn State, while Iowa State falls at home to Texas Tech. The Cyclones’ 1-seed hopes take a hit, but is a 2-seed still realistic? Plus, a huge opportunity awaits at #2 Arizona - and yes, we remember what happened in Tucson last year. 🔥 Women Save the Weekend: #9 Iowa wins its 32nd straight over Wisconsin. Is Jan Jensen the Big Ten Coach of the Year? National Coach of the Year? Audi Crooks explodes for 41 at Kansas State - her fourth 40-point game of the season. 🎙 Other topics include: • Quickie Poll: Who was more disappointing - Iowa or Iowa State? • UNI beats Drake again… “Nine Times” • Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history • David Montgomery traded to the Texans • The NFL Combine mullet stealing the spotlight From Iowa Hawkeyes basketball and Iowa State Cyclones tournament seeding to Big Ten women’s hoops and NFL Combine storylines, it’s a packed Murph & Andy Monday on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to major college sports news as Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard confirms he will attend President Donald Trump’s upcoming White House roundtable on the future of college athletics alongside figures like Nick Saban, Adam Silver, and Tiger Woods. Plus: • Iowa women’s basketball survives Illinois after the Illini hit 9 straight threes • Ava Heiden powers the Hawkeyes with 28 points while battling illness • Iowa men’s basketball heads to Penn State with win No. 21 in sight • No JT Toppin for Texas Tech as No. 4 Iowa State defends an undefeated home court • Who is the most irreplaceable Cyclone this season: Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic, or Tamin Lipsey? All that plus Say Whaaat?!, What’s Bugging You?, Scott School, Throwdowns, the AD2, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to Iowa State basketball’s win over Utah as the Cyclones continue to push toward the NCAA Tournament in Big 12 play. The guys also discuss the “Secretary of Pucking Defense,” and what’s ahead for both Iowa State and Iowa as the college basketball regular season winds down. Plus: • Cyclones and Hawkeyes postseason outlook • UFL Rule Changes • Mr. Movie • MORE! Murph & Andy, Sports and MORE! only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USA dominates Olympic hockey, AJ Dybantsa puts on a show, and the Iowa Women lock up Senior Day in Iowa City on a jam-packed episode of Murph & Andy from Iowa Everywhere. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Team USA’s gold-medal performance over Canada in one of the most-watched Winter Olympic hockey tournaments ever, including a historic performance from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as the Americans bring home both men’s and women’s gold medals for the first time. Plus, BYU's AJ Dybantsa dominates against Iowa State, Hawkeyes fall at Wisconsin, and MORE! Also in this episode: • Team USA’s record medal count at the Winter Olympics • Weekend sports recap • Can Iowa State hold the one-seed? • Winter weather in Des Moines and what’s ahead this week Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 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! Broadcasting from Iowa and Tempe, the guys react to Iowa’s late-February snowstorm, travel delays, and winter making an unwelcome return across Des Moines and beyond. • Fred Hoiberg speaks about the court storming incident • Winter Olympics update • Weekend preview Plus, it’s USA Golden Hour, a round of Two Truths and One Lie, and a debate on the best dive bar seating arrangements. Scott Siepker joins for Scott School and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to a huge week of college basketball on Murph & Andy as the Iowa Hawkeyes storm the court after a signature win over Nebraska. The guys discuss the reaction from Fred Hoiberg, what set off the Nebraska head coach, and how court-storming continues to be a hot topic across college basketball. Plus, a string of Hilton Magic for the Iowa State Cyclones after big wins over Houston and Kansas at Hilton Coliseum. Also: • Big 12 and Big Ten implications • NCAA Tournament outlook • Reaction from around college basketball • Mr. Movie's weekly movie segment • MORE! Murph & Andy, Sports and More, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss Iowa State’s win over Kansas and what it means for the Big 12 race, along with Iowa’s loss to Purdue in Big Ten play. The conversation also includes mounting pressure around Kansas State’s Jerome Tang, NCAA Tournament implications, and more from around college basketball. Michael Jordan wins on the pavement. AJ Green gets his jersey retired at UNI. Another packed episode of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales dive into Olympic controversies, college basketball pressure, and more on this episode of Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Iowa State’s upcoming matchup with Kansas, Iowa looking to bounce back in Big Ten play, and recent coaching reactions around the Big 12. Plus, Drake’s rebuilding struggles, Valentine’s Day memories gone wrong, and the usual mix of sports and MORE! Another wide-ranging episode of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales dive into Iowa State basketball, Big 12 headlines, and Super Bowl ratings on this episode of Murph & Andy. The discussion includes the Cyclones’ recent struggles in Big 12 play, the reaction to a new Big 12 alternate court design, and what the latest Super Bowl ratings reveal about the NFL’s reach. Caitlin Clark gets added to Team USA. Mr. Movie joins to talk all things movies. As always, the guys mix in sports, culture, and plenty of side conversations. Murph & Andy, Sports and more on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices