On Iowa Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Catching up with ambitious Iowa gymnastics and tennis coaches Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

The Gazette's John Steppe interviews two guests on this week's show: Iowa gymnastics coach Larissa Libby and Iowa tennis coach Sasha Schmid.

Libby talks about getting a young team with seven freshmen up to speed, competing at Xtream Arena and her goals for hosting the Big Ten Championships in March.

Schmid discusses her team’s turnaround so far in 2023, having former player Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell on staff and how she recruits internationally.

Answering your questions about Brian Ferentz contract changes | Hawk Off The Press Feb 10, 2023

Show notes

It’s a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe, centering on Iowa’s announced changes to offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s contract.

So what exactly do the new incentives mean? And how likely is Ferentz to hit them in 2023? Also: What does a successful 2023 season look like for Iowa? Will Iowa’s offensive line improve?

You can contribute to future episodes by signing up for Hawkeye text group.

» Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter

» Iowa football coverage on TheGazette.com

Iowa sticks with Brian Ferentz. What now? | Hawk Off The Press Feb 02, 2023

Show notes

David Eickholt of 247Sports joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to help break down Wednesday’s Iowa football press conference, in which Kirk Ferentz said he doesn’t plan on any staff changes this offseason despite fans calling for a change at offensive coordinator.

What does that mean for the 2023 season?

» Watch Hawk Off The Press episodes on YouTube

» Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter

» Iowa football coverage on TheGazette.com

Iowa-Penn State takeaways and the folkstyle-freestyle debate | Pinning Combination Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

This week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs features takeaways from No. 2 Iowa’s dual loss at No. 1 Penn State.

Also:

Tom Brands’ comments and the folkstyle-freestyle debate.
How Northern Iowa and Iowa State fared against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
Wartburg wins the Battle of the Burgs.

» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook

» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com

» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

No. 2 vs. No. 1: Previewing Friday's Iowa-Penn State dual | Pinning Combination Jan 25, 2023

Show notes

This week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs features a preview of Friday’s No. 2-vs.-No. 1 dual between Iowa and Penn State.

Also: Just how incredible has this stretch of wrestling from Spencer Lee been? A look at the historical perspective.

» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook

» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com

» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

Our favorite Carver-Hawkeye Arena wrestling memories | Pinning Combination Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

This week’s Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs starts with some reminiscing — our favorite wrestling memories in 40 years of Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

We also look back at the week in college wrestling, including Iowa’s win over Northwestern.

» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook

» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com

» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

Jess Settles on Chris Street and Iowa basketball Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

College basketball analyst and former Iowa basketball player Jess Settles is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe.

Thirty years after the tragic death of Iowa’s Chris Street, Settles talks about his memories, Street’s legacy and the new Big Ten Network documentary.

Settles also breaks down what has keyed the Iowa men’s basketball team’s current four-game winning streak and what it has been like watching his cousin, former Iowa tight end George Kittle, become an NFL star.

Robert Gallery reflects on a Hall of Fame Iowa career | Hawk Off The Press Jan 12, 2023

Show notes

Robert Gallery got the news this week that he is a College Football Hall of Famer. The former Iowa offensive lineman joined the Hawk Off The Press podcast to discuss what that means to him and to reflect on his time as a Hawkeye.

Evaluating Iowa wrestling's first Big Ten duals of 2023 | Pinning Combination Jan 11, 2023

Show notes

Iowa opened its Big Ten wrestling slate with a lackluster win over Illinois, then followed it with an aggressive showing against Purdue. What did we learn about the Hawkeyes over the weekend?

The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs discuss on this episode of the Pinning Combination.

» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook

» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com

» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

Soldier Salute Iowa wrestling takeaways | Pinning Combination Jan 04, 2023

Show notes

The Pinning Combination podcast is back from the holiday break! The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs look back at the inaugural Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena — what we learned about the Iowa men and women and what the future of the event looks like.

» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook

» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com

» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected