Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcast

The Hawkeyes have now six straight in Ames. It wasn't pretty, but complimentary football paid its dues. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to break down what happened on Saturday. They dive into Jaziun Patterson's emergence, grade out Cade McNamara's performance and talk about what the team needs to do going forward to secure its spot as the favorite in the Big Ten West. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-10

29:15

Hate week is in full swing! The Hawkeye are preparing to take on the in-state rival Cyclones, who are fresh off a 30-9 win over Northern Iowa. There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Iowa State offense with a few gambling suspensions of key players. Does that give Iowa an advantage? Despite Cade McNamara not being 100 percent, can he still prove to be effective against a really good Cyclone defense? There are a ton of storylines in this one, so David Eickholt and Sean Bock get together to break it all down and give their predictions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-07

34:03

It wasn't the best victory, but the Hawkeyes found a way to win inside Kinnick Stadium against Utah State. Cade McNamara was sharp in his debut and the Iowa offense flashed, but what was missing? Can the Hawkeyes convert on those opportunities next time? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss the win over the Aggies, what they want to see next and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-03

29:32

Folks, we finally made it. The 2023 Iowa Hawkeye Football season is upon us. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for another episode of the Swarmcast. The duo discuss the latest with Cade McNamara, what to expect, dive into Iowa's offensive line, what they want to see against Utah State and give listeners the insight on the Aggies. They wrap up the show by giving their predictions on what will happen on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-31

29:47

The Swarmcast is back for the football season. It's been a long few months, but Iowa Hawkeye Football is back. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock to team up to talk about the Iowa depth chart and press conference ahead of the season-opener. David is adamant that Iowa has to play Cade McNamara since he's been medically clear, but it might not be the obvious choice. We dive into that, the wide receiver depth and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-29

28:34

The Swarmcast is back for a new season and so is Iowa football. The Hawkeyes storylines are endless heading into an exciting 2023 season. Cade McNamara is taking over as Iowa's starting quarterback and Iowa has several new pieces around them. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa's offensive line, Kirk Ferentz's comments and they go back-and-forth drafting their 'breakout players' of the 2023 fall camp. It's a jam-packed episode and we couldn't be more amped up to be back. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-03

34:17

The Big Ten is doing a complete overhaul when it comes to Big Ten scheduling. On Thursday, it announced the schedules for 2024/2025 seasons. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into what it means for the future of the Big Ten. They also discuss Pros and Cons with the new schedule. Bock even changes Eickholt's mind about some of the format. It's an exciting day for the Big Ten and gives fans a lot to look forward to. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-08

29:05

The return of the Swarmcast and we couldn't have asked for a bigger guest. Current Indiana Fever superstar and Hawkeyes legend Caitlin Clark stops by to chat about a wide variety of topics. Clark gives her initial thoughts about her jersey being retired, relives some memories throughout her time at Iowa and also talks about her former teammate Kate Martin doing the Unrivaled league. And yes-- Clark also talks about meeting Taylor Swift and sitting in the private box with her during the Chiefs playoff win. A really fun podcast that's loaded with new Clark content! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-27

36:01

It's May, but the Hawkeyes news never stops. With a renewed sense of enthusiasm for the Iowa offense, fans are excited about the possibility. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to answer a lot of questions from readers. What are reasonable expectations for Kaleb Johnson? Who are some young players that could step up this season? The duo also provide an update on what's happening on the Iowa recruiting trail. Let's dive into it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05-10

40:04

Iowa football is officially finished with spring football. April 22 was the Hawkeye spring game and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock were in attendance. The duo breakdown what they saw on both sides of the ball, what Iowa needs to improve on during the summer months, who surprised them during the spring game and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-25

32:31

The Iowa spring game will take place on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock will be there to absorb the action. The two of them discuss what they are looking for, who has to step up in the only public showcase this spring, big storylines ahead and more. Sean also provides and Iowa football recruiting update. The Hawkeyes land a pair of running backs, so what's next? Let's dive into it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-19

34:58

The Hawkeyes earned a big commitment from Valparaiso forward Ben Krikke on Monday morning. He committed to Iowa over the likes of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, and Grand Canyon, among others. Listed at 6-foot-9, 235-pounds, Krikke averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Beacons this past season, and also shot 55.2 percent from the field and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. Following the commitment, HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what it means for the program, breakdown Krikke's game, what's next for Iowa and much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-10

23:28

In his first podcast following his career, former Iowa guard/forward Connor McCaffery hops on the Swarmcast to discuss his career, the rise of women's college basketball, his thoughts on how to improve officiating and answers numerous questions from fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-07

01:16:46

Spring football is finally here and there are numerous storylines to watch for. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze takeaways from Kirk Ferentz's opening press conference, talk about their concerns for the spring, why this year's defense could be just as good as the 2022 version and much, much more. It's an eventful and storyline-riddled spring, so be sure to keep it locked into HawkeyeInsider and 247Sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-28

32:58

Iowa Athletics announced on Monday that Brian Ferentz will remain the team's offensive coordinator for the 2023 season. The contract amendments include a salary of $850,000, effective Feb. 1, 2023. The Designated Performance Objectives for the 2023 season include an average of at least 25 points per game and a minimum of seven wins, including regular season and a possible bowl game. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into what it means for the team, why it's a terrible look and what's going to come next for the program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices