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All Access: Nate Bargatze headlines Des Moines this Friday! Apr 20, 2026

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Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze headlines the Casey's Center in Des Moines this Friday! Limited tickets are available at HyVeeTix.com. Jus announced: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth with 6 shows Oct 1-4. Plus, Dude Perfect announced last week the guest squad that will be a part of the their Squad Games show on July 25!

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Murph & Andy: Audi Turns Cowgirl, McCollum Lands Big, Bargatze Winners, and MORE Apr 20, 2026

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Andy Fales is back from Mexico—and ready to recap everything from catamarans to nude beaches (and why they’re overrated). 🏀 Audi Turns Cowgirl Iowa State star Audi Crooks heads to Oklahoma State, sparking debate about NIL, loyalty, and transferring within the conference. 🏀 McCollum Lands a Giant New Iowa head coach Ben McCollum adds a 7’3” big man and continues building intrigue around the Hawkeyes’ future. 🎤 Bargatze Mania Hits Des Moines Five lucky listeners score tickets to see Nate Bargatze at the Casey’s Center. 🏃 Drake Relays Week Events kick off around Des Moines—weather concerns included. 😂 Classic Murph & Andy • Andy’s vacation reflections (and relationship wisdom) • Big Wheel nostalgia • Someone on Reddit • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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Headache Hat, Modern Convenience, & Sunglasses | Happy Hour w/ Keith & Jenny Apr 18, 2026

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This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny test out a product called the Headache Hat, try to decide which modern convenience they would get rid of if they had to choose one, and look at some interesting pairs of sunglasses. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company.

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Murph & Andy: Wings Fudd Things Up, Cyclones Go To The Mat, and MORE Apr 17, 2026

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Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs hold it down while Andy attempts (and fails) to join from a boat in Mexico.

🌪️ Cyclones Go to the Mat:

• Iowa State announces the addition of women’s wrestling, replacing gymnastics, and reshaping the future of the program. The guys break down why it makes sense in Iowa, even if the rollout was messy.

🏈 Cyclone Football Updates:

• A big recruiting win for Iowa State and more injury concerns as the offseason gets off to a rocky start.

🥊 One of the Weirdest Iowa Stories Ever:

• Boxing legend George Foreman is buried in Sioux City… and nobody knew for a year. The guys try to wrap their heads around how that stayed secret.

🏀 WNBA Drama & Media Debate:

• A tense media moment involving Cathy Engelbert sparks a bigger conversation about professionalism, PR missteps, and the league’s growth.

😂 Classic Murph & Andy Moments:

• Andy possibly lost at sea

• Iowa pronunciation debates (Loess vs. “Luss”)

• Little League nostalgia

• A bar-hopping misadventure across Des Moines

• Scott School

• Unnecessary Censorship

• MORE!

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

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Who's Your Daddy, Toilet Tech, and Human Steaks | Overthinking with Mackenzie & Scott Apr 16, 2026

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink a women who slept with 2 twin brothers and is now pregnant, toilet tech, and processed foods making humans big juicy steaks. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails

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Two Guys: Iowa's vacated wins, Iowa State's injury woes, Cyclone wrestling's big announcement Apr 16, 2026

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into one of the weirdest Iowa sports storylines in years—vacated wins—and somehow make it even more chaotic. 🏈 Iowa’s “Win That Didn’t Happen”: The guys debate the NCAA ruling tied to Cade McNamara and whether Iowa State fans can (or absolutely cannot) claim a win. Spoiler: neither side agrees, and it gets heated. 🏀 Transfer Portal Madness: What’s really going on with Iowa basketball and the portal under Ben McCollum? Plus, the tricky situation around eligibility, NIL money, and timing in today’s chaotic system. 🌪️ Cyclone Injury Concerns: A brutal start to the offseason as Iowa State Cyclones football deal with another major injury. Is this just bad luck—or a troubling trend? 🤼 Big News in Ames: Iowa State is expected to make a major announcement around wrestling—likely adding women’s wrestling and reshaping the program’s future. 🔥 WNBA Drama: The guys go off on Cathy Engelbert after a tense media moment and discuss whether the league is ready for its growing spotlight. 😂 Classic Two Guys Energy: From NIL chaos and recruiting paranoia to weather talk, NASCAR camping, and random rants—it’s peak offseason content.

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Murph & Andy: Hawks Lose Wins, WNBA Gender Shield, Best Airplane Movies Apr 15, 2026

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Murph & Andy are all over the place with NCAA drama, WNBA headlines, and a truly important debate: the best movies to watch on a plane. 🏈 Hawkeyes Lose Wins: The NCAA finally hands down penalties to Iowa football for tampering tied to Cade McNamara—and yes, wins are vacated. The guys break down why it feels both meaningless and ridiculous at the same time. 🏀 WNBA & Media Tension: The WNBA Draft brings growth, storylines, and controversy. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert faces tough questions. 🎬 Best Airplane Movies: What actually makes a good in-flight movie? The guys draft their favorites and lay out the unwritten rules (hint: maybe avoid emotional breakdowns at 30,000 feet). 😂 Chaos: From Florida Man logic to tax complaints, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame debates, and even a bizarre cornhole crime story. 🎙 Other topics include: • NCAA punishment vs modern college sports reality • Tamin Lipsey named Academic All-American • WNBA growth vs sustainability debate • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class reactions • “Too much taxes” survey (shocking results) • Movies • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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CW Pod with Scott Siepker: Are We Ready for What’s Coming? AI, Space & The Future of Everything Apr 14, 2026

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Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker for one of the most all-over-the-place episodes of the CW Pod.

🚀 Space, AI & The Future:

From rocket launches to space debris fears, the guys go deep on where technology is headed—and whether humans are actually ready for it.

🤖 Are We Replacing Ourselves?

A wild but real conversation about AI, automation, and what happens when humans don’t need to work anymore. Purpose vs progress.

🌍 War, Drones & Reality:

How modern warfare is changing fast—from cheap drones to space-based tech—and why the next global conflict might look nothing like the last.

🎬 Throwback Movies & Nostalgia:

Apollo 13, Top Gun, and why some ‘90s movies still hit… and others don’t.

🎙 Other topics include:

• NASCAR trip memories + fatherhood moments

• WrestleMania hype and pro wrestling nostalgia

• Music rabbit holes (Joe Diffie, Avril Lavigne, and more)

• Why humans might actually be the first intelligent life

CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere.

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Legends & Listeners: Inside Iowa Football’s Defensive Machine with Seth Wallace Apr 14, 2026

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Chad Leistikow is joined by Seth Wallace for a deep dive into one of the most consistent defenses in college football—and the mindset behind it.

🏈 Inside Iowa’s Defense:

Why the Hawkeyes’ scheme isn’t as “simple” as it looks, how disguise and discipline drive success, and what makes their system so hard to replicate anywhere else.

🧠 Coaching Philosophy:

Wallace opens up on learning under Kirk Ferentz, Phil Parker, and the late Norm Parker—and why those relationships have kept him in Iowa despite major opportunities elsewhere.

🔥 Player Development Stories:

From Jack Campbell to Jay Higgins, Wallace shares behind-the-scenes moments that shaped Iowa’s linebacker pipeline.

🎙 Other topics include:

• How Iowa disguises coverages from a two-high shell

• Why halftime “adjustments” are overrated

• Breaking down the plan vs Diego Pavia

• The next wave of Iowa linebackers

• Why culture and continuity matter

Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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Bigger Than 12: Portal Chaos Across the Big 12, Friday Football, and More Apr 14, 2026

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke are back… it’s officially portal season chaos across the Big 12.

🏀 Iowa State Reloads (Again):

Milan Momcilovic heads toward the NBA Draft, forcing a tough roster decision—but T. J. Otzelberger responds by building one of the top transfer classes in the country. Reload, not rebuild.

🔁 Portal Reality Check:

The timeline is broken. Players, coaches, and fans are all stuck navigating a system that doesn’t fully make sense—especially for NBA hopefuls trying to keep options open.

😬 Tough Losses Around the Big 12:

• TCU loses star David Punch to Texas

• Texas Tech loses Jalen Petty to UCLA

Even the “have” programs aren’t safe anymore.

🏈 Friday Night Football Debate:

Texas Tech hosting Houston on a Friday reignites the Big 12 vs. tradition debate. Is it smart exposure—or a hit to local culture?

🎸 Offseason Fun:

Drafting dream concert lineups for Jack Trice Stadium

🎙 Other topics include:

• Why Iowa State fans shouldn’t panic

• NIL impact on roster building

• The reality of constant player movement