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CW Pod: The Back-to-School Struggle Every Parent Knows Aug 18, 2026

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Back-to-school season is here, and parents everywhere are experiencing the same mix of excitement, guilt, and anxiety. Chris Williams and Mackenzie Eddie have an honest conversation about sending their kids back to school, the emotional challenge of watching children grow up, and the very real feeling of being ready for a break after spending the entire summer together.

They discuss the anxiety some kids experience before returning to school, the challenge of balancing work and family life during summer break, and why parents shouldn't feel guilty about needing time away from their children. Chris and Mackenzie also talk about the new books CW has picked up, 2-Pac, and everything in between.

CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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All 22 NEW Iowa State Fair Foods Ranked Worst to First Aug 18, 2026

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Scott tried 22 of the new foods at the 2026 Iowa State Fair - and now all 22 full reviews are in one place.

There were some great new Fair foods this year... and a few Scott will never try again.

Watch all 22 reviews, find out what earned the highest score, and see which foods are worth your money at the Iowa State Fair. Every food is rated on Scott's official 10-corn-dog scale.

Thank you to this year's New Fair Food Review sponsors: Freedom Tire, Wild Rose Casino and Iowa Everywhere.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Introduction

0:43 - 1776 Dubai Strawberries

1:57 - BBQ Pulled Pork Cheddar Corn Bread Waffle

3:19 - Firecracker Churros

4:15 - Liberty Shrimp Melt

4:49 - Candied Pork Belly Mac & Cheese Pizza Slice

6:09 - PB & J Corndog

7:21 - Stuffed Tater Kegs

8:43 - Caviar and Chicken Nuggets Package

10:21 - Garlic Dill Pickle Cheese Curds

11:32 - Jalapeño White Cheddar Pretzel Dog

12:16 - Star-Spangled Swine

13:56 - Bison Cheesesteak Slider

15:03 - Porky Parm Gnocchi

16:19 - HoQ Crunchy Lamb Wrap

17:28 - Cajun Cluck 'N' Chaos

18:59 - All-American Scrambled Egg Roll

20:01 - Burrata Bomb

21:28 - Ultimate Minneapple Pie

23:09 - Sweet Americana

24:21 - Saigon Birria Pupusa

25:47 - America's "Berry" Good Grilled Cheese

27:07 - Ultimate Bacon-Brisket Mac & Cheese Donut

28:34 - Final Thoughts

FINAL SCORES - WORST TO FIRST

1776 Dubai Strawberries - 3.2/10

BBQ Pulled Pork Cheddar Corn Bread Waffle - 3.9/10

Firecracker Churros - 4.1/10

Liberty Shrimp Melt - 5.2/10

Candied Pork Belly Mac & Cheese Pizza Slice - 5.9/10

PB & J Corndog - 6.3/10

Stuffed Tater Kegs - 7.1/10

Caviar and Chicken Nuggets Package - 7.2/10

Garlic Dill Pickle Cheese Curds - 7.3/10

Jalapeño White Cheddar Pretzel Dog - 7.4/10

Star-Spangled Swine - 7.6/10

Bison Cheesesteak Slider - 7.6/10

Porky Parm Gnocchi - 7.7/10

HoQ Crunchy Lamb Wrap - 7.8/10

Cajun Cluck 'N' Chaos - 7.9/10

All-American Scrambled Egg Roll - 7.9/10

Burrata Bomb - 8.1/10

Ultimate Minneapple Pie - 8.5/10

Sweet Americana - 8.7/10

Saigon Birria Pupusa - 8.7/10

America's "Berry" Good Grilled Cheese - 8.9/10

Ultimate Bacon-Brisket Mac & Cheese Donut - 9.1/10

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Murph & Andy: Heck of a QB and Miserable Fans Aug 17, 2026

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Jeremy Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance at Kids' Day, his accuracy and quick decision-making, and why the redshirt freshman may have separated himself from Hank Brown in Iowa's quarterback competition. They also discuss Kirk Ferentz's "cloudy" QB comments and the Hawkeyes' long history of controversial quarterback decisions.

Plus, Murph & Andy debate the most miserable fan bases in college football, including Nebraska, Florida State, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Penn State and Alabama; react to Ohio State moving Senior Day; criticize the Big 12's Monster Energy jersey patches; discuss Russell Westbrook's NBA legacy; recap the Iowa State Fair; and welcome Emery Songer and Ben Bruns to the new Instant Iowa State show.

Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere,

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Two Guys: Iowa's Hecklinski shines, Jayden Daniels meme, Kyle Larson's crazy Knoxville win Aug 17, 2026

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Iowa football's quarterback battle took a dramatic turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids' Day. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Hecklinski's 17-for-25 performance with five touchdowns and no interceptions, compare him to Hank Brown's struggles, and debate whether Kirk Ferentz can realistically keep the starting job "cloudy" after what happened at Kinnick.

The guys also discuss concerns about Iowa's defense and special teams, the launch of Instant Iowa State with Emery Songer and Ben Bruns, Kyle Larson's wild Knoxville Nationals victory, Joshua Baez's three-homer MLB debut, the Jayden Daniels No. 5 controversy, the Big 12's Monster Energy jersey patches, Ohio State moving Senior Day, Iowa State's scheduling philosophy, and more.

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Legends & Listeners: Is Jeremy Hecklinski the Clear Choice for Iowa? Kids' Day Reaction! Aug 16, 2026

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Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown.

The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense.

🏈 In this episode:

• Jeremy Heklinski's dominant Kids Day performance

• Has Hecklinski won Iowa's QB competition?

• Hank Brown's struggles

• Jimmy Sullivan's impressive performance

• Iowa's quarterback decision and Kirk Ferentz's approach

• Evan James, DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee & Iowa's receiving corps

• LJ Phillips and the Iowa running back competition

• Is Iowa's defense actually a concern?

• Defensive line questions

• Concerns about the kicking game

• Tom Moore's impact on Tim Lester and the Iowa offense

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After Hours at the Iowa State Fair | Happy Hour w/ Keith & Jenny Aug 15, 2026

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Keith & Jenny are live at the Iowa State Fair for a bonus show. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company.

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LIVE at the Iowa State Fair | Happy Hour w/ Keith & Jenny Aug 15, 2026

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This week on Happy Hour, Keith & Jenny are live at the Iowa State Fair. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company.

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Murph & Andy Live from the Iowa State Fair! Aug 14, 2026

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Murph & Andy Live from the Iowa State Fair!

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Peter Pan Stalker and Fair Spirit | Overthinking with Mackenzie & Scott Aug 13, 2026

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink a woman who follows Peter Pan around Disneyland. And they certainly aren’t overthinking the Iowa State Fair starting back up this week. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails.

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Two Guys: Iowa State's special teams decision, Ranking the most ANNOYING Big Ten/Big 12 fanbases Aug 13, 2026

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa State's major special teams decision heading into the 2026 season, including why Jimmy Rogers plans to use Aiden Flora and Cam Pettaway as both running backs and kick returners. The guys also discuss Iowa's kicking and punting concerns, the Hawkeyes' quarterback competition, and what to watch for at Kids' Day.

Plus, Two Guys ranks the most annoying Big 12 and Big Ten fan bases, debates Ohio State-Michigan rivalry intensity, reacts to Jayden Daniels' LSU jersey-number controversy, discusses whether you have to be an alum to be a college sports fan, previews the Iowa Everywhere Live show, and much more.

Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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