Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs

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Northwestern Preview w/ Special Guest Diante Vines Oct 30, 2023

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In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The Vandebergs, Matt and Laura are back from the bye week to talk about the upcoming game against Northwestern. They also chat with their special guest, wide receiver Diante Vines. Diante tells us about his journey to Iowa, his family background, his near-death experience as a teenager, his injuries and recovery, his hobbies and interests, and gives us his impression of Kirk Ferentz.

Minnesota Recap w/ Logan Lee Oct 23, 2023

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In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The Vandebergs, Matt and Laura are back to talk about the heartbreaking loss to Minnesota, where the Hawkeyes fell 12-10 after a controversial punt return call. They also interview defensive tackle Logan Lee. Logan discusses being married, his time as a wrestler, and his future plans. Plus, Matt and Laura discuss how the Hawkeyes will use the bye week to regroup and prepare for their next game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field. And don’t miss the special Halloween segment, where Laura reviews their previous Halloween costumes.

Deacon Hill - Bonus Conversation Oct 20, 2023

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Check out the rest of our conversation with Deacon Hill that didn't make it in the full episode.

Iowa vs Minnesota Preview, Wisconsin Recap w/ Deacon Hill Oct 16, 2023

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In this episode of Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs, we have a very special guest, Iowa Hawkeye Quarterback Deacon Hill. Deacon joins us to review the thrilling game against Wisconsin where the Hawkeyes won 15-6 and secured the Heartland Trophy. Matt & Laura also preview the upcoming game with a rival team, Minnesota. Don’t miss this episode full of insights and laughs!

Kate Martin - Bonus Conversation Oct 13, 2023

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Check out the rest of our conversation with Kate that didn't make it in the full episode.

Iowa vs Wisconsin Preview, Purdue Recap, w/ Kate Martin Oct 09, 2023

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In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The Vandebergs, we recap the Hawkeyes’ win over Purdue, where Kaleb Johnson and Deacon Hill shined on offense, and the defense held the Boilermakers in check. We also interview Iowa women’s basketball star Kate Martin, who tells us about her journey to Iowa, her Final Four experience, and her goals for this season. Lastly, we preview the crucial game against Wisconsin, and give our predictions and analysis.

Nico Ragaini - Bonus Conversation Oct 06, 2023

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Check out the rest of our conversation with Nico that didn't make it in the full episode.

Michigan State Recap and Purdue Preview w/ Nico Ragaini Oct 02, 2023

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Join Matt and Laura as they break down the Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan State, chat with wide receiver Nico Ragaini, and look ahead to the game against Purdue. In this episode, you will hear:

- A recap of the Michigan State game, where the Hawkeyes overcame Cade’s injury and Deacon Hill’s debut to secure a 26-16 victory. Matt and Laura analyze the key plays, the turnovers, the run game, and the special teams.

- A fun segment on Purdue’s mascot history, where Matt and Laura explore the origins of Purdue Pete. They also share some fun facts about Purdue's history.

- A preview of the Purdue game, where Matt and Laura discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the matchups to watch, and the keys to victory.

- An exclusive interview with Nico Ragaini, one of Iowa’s top receivers and punt returners. Nico talks about his journey from Connecticut to Iowa, his experience at prep school, his golf skills, his tattoos, his future plans, and more. He also reveals what makes Iowa different from other programs.

You don’t want to miss this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The VandeBergs, the ultimate podcast for Iowa football fans.

Penn State Recap, Michigan State Preview, Audience Q&A Sep 25, 2023

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In this episode, Matt and Laura are back to talk about the disappointing loss to Penn State. They share their thoughts on what went wrong for the Hawkeyes, and how they can bounce back from this setback. They also answer some questions from the audience. Finally, they preview the upcoming game against Michigan State, where Iowa will face a Spartan's team that may be in disarray. They discuss the keys to victory, the matchups to watch, and their predictions for the game. Tune in and get ready for another week of Hawkeye football!

Jay Higgins - Bonus Conversation Sep 22, 2023

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Check out the rest of our conversation with Jay that didn't make it in the full episode.