Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs

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Women's Basketball and Wrestling w/ Bella Mir Apr 05, 2024

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In this offseason episode of Talkin' Hawks with The Vandebergs, we're thrilled to chat about Iowa's recent victory against LSU in Women's Basketball. We're breaking down the game's standout moments by players like Kate Martin and Gabby Marshall. Then, we'll switch gears to talk about winter sports, sharing Caitlin's inspiring basketball journey and discussing how the transfer portal is shaking up college basketball. But hold onto your seats because the excitement doesn't stop there! Later in the episode, we're sitting down with Bella Mir, daughter of the legendary fighter Frank Mir. Bella's sharing her incredible experiences in both MMA and wrestling, shedding light on the fantastic opportunities available for women in Iowa athletics. Trust us, you won't want to miss this conversation!

NFL Combine and Winter Sports w/ Owen Freeman Mar 08, 2024

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On this month's episode we sat down with Owen Freeman, the rising freshman star of Hawkeye basketball. In this exclusive feature, Owen shares his journey from a small-town athlete to a celebrated freshman sensation.
Join us as we delve into the Freeman family’s legacy, and the significance of community in their athletic pursuits.

New Offensive Coordinator w/ Ben Kueter Feb 02, 2024

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In the first episode of the offseason, Matt and Laura break down the big news from Iowa football: the hiring of Tim Lester as the new offensive coordinator. They share their thoughts on what Lester brings to the Hawkeyes, how he will fit in with Kirk Ferentz's philosophy, and what his impact will be on the offense. Then, they welcome a special guest to the show: Ben Kueter, the four-sport star from Iowa City High who committed to play both football and wrestling for the Hawkeyes. Kueter talks about his decision to join two of the most prestigious programs in the country, his goals and expectations for his dual-sport career, and his recent achievement of winning the Under-20 World Wrestling Championship.

Citrus Bowl Recap and U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials w/ Spencer Lee Jan 05, 2024

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In this episode The VandeBerg’s recap Iowa’s unfortunate loss to Tennessee at the Citrus Bowl. They also have an inspiring (and hilarious) conversation with Spencer Lee, who will be going to the U.S. Olympic trials for freestyle wrestling this year.

Citrus Bowl Preview w/ Luke Lachey Dec 22, 2023

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Matt and Laura are back to talk about the upcoming Citrus Bowl. They discuss the future of the podcast, what it's like to travel for bowl games, and then welcome Luke Lachey to the show.

Luke talks about growing up in Columbus, his obsession with Harry Potter, and his many Ohio State connections.

Matt and Laura round out the episode talking about the history of the Tennessee Volunteers, what to expect for the upcoming game, and the future of Bowl games and whether they are still relevant.

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Michigan Recap w/ Quinn Schulte Dec 06, 2023

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In the latest episode of Talkin’ Hawks, Matt and Laura dissect Iowa’s loss to Michigan at the Big Ten Championship. In the first segment, they delve into the defense’s performance on the field, highlighting how it was much better than what the score suggests. They also analyze the key turnovers of the game, which played a pivotal role in Iowa’s defeat.

The hosts welcome Quinn Schulte to the show, who shares his experience of walking on at Iowa. He talks about the reasons behind his decision, his father’s role as a coach, and his interactions with the coaching staff at Iowa.

Finally, Matt and Laura discuss the state of college football with NIL and the transfer portal, and how it impacts Iowa as a developmental school. They provide an insightful analysis of the current state of college football, and how it is evolving with time.

Nebraska Recap, Michigan Preview w/ Special Guest Cade McNamara Nov 27, 2023

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In the latest episode of the Talkin Hawks Podcast, Matt and Laura recap the exciting win over Nebraska. They also chat with Cade McNamara about his incredible journey so far, from high school through his college career. They end the episode with a look ahead to the Big Ten Championship game against Michigan, where they will face a tough challenge from the East division winner.

Illinois Recap, Nebraska Preview, Matt's Story Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode Matt and Laura recap the win against Illinois that secured Iowa the Big Ten West Title. Laura interviews Matt about his journey to play Iowa football, his pursuit of playing professionally and how he got into realty. After that Matt and Laura go over Nebraska's recent performance and speculate on what we might see in the upcoming game.

Rutgers Recap, Illinois Preview, w/ Special Guest Drew Stevens Nov 13, 2023

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Matt and Laura are back to review the Hawkeye shutout against Rutgers. They welcome Drew Stevens to the show, who is the current kicker for Iowa. Drew shares his stories of growing up in South Carolina, playing different sports, gaining weight in college, participating in a charity program, enjoying video games, and overcoming mental challenges in football. Finally Matt and Laura talk about what we should expect to see in the upcoming game against Illinois.

Northwestern Recap, Audience Q&A, Rutgers Preview Nov 08, 2023

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Join Matt and Laura in this episode of Talkin’ Hawks as they recap the thrilling victory over Northwestern at the historic Wrigley Field. Plus, don’t miss the special segment where Laura answers your questions and gives you a glimpse of her game day routine. And finally, Matt and Laura preview the next match against Rutgers and share their expectations.

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