Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs

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Western Michigan Recap w/ Jay Higgins & Penn State Preview Sep 18, 2023

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In this episode, Matt and Laura discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes most recent 41-10 victory over Western Michigan and their predictions for the upcoming game against Penn State. They also interview Jay Higgins, the current linebacker for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, who shares his insights on the team’s performance and his personal journey as a student-athlete. Higgins talks about his background, his recruitment process, his role on the team, and his goals for the season. He expresses his gratitude for being part of the Hawkeye family and his excitement for playing in front of a packed Kinnick Stadium.

Western Michigan Preview w/ Erick All Sep 11, 2023

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In this episode, Matt and Laura are joined by Erick All, the tight end who transferred from Michigan to Iowa this year. They talk about his experience playing for both teams in the Big Ten, and his expectations for the rest of the season. They also recap the thrilling win over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game, where Iowa’s defense and special teams came up big in a 20-13 victory. They break down the key plays, stats, and moments from the game, and give their thoughts on Iowa’s offense. Finally, they preview the upcoming game against Western Michigan, where Iowa will look to extend its winning streak and stay unbeaten. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Broncos, and what Iowa needs to do to secure another win.

Iowa State Preview w/ Cooper DeJean Sep 04, 2023

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In the second episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The VandeBergs, Matt and Laura are joined by another star of the Iowa Hawkeyes: Cooper DeJean. DeJean is a safety from Odebolt, Iowa, who has made a name for himself on the Hawkeye defense with his speed, athleticism, and instincts.

They chat with DeJean about his transition from high school to college football, his recruitment process, and his experience of playing in front of the Kinnick Stadium crowd. DeJean shares his insights on the upcoming game against Iowa State, where he will face a fierce rivalry.

Matt and Laura also discuss the Hawkeye's previous game against Utah State, and where they can go from the win. If you are a fan of Iowa football, you will love this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with The VandeBergs. Tune in and get to know Cooper DeJean!

Tory Taylor - Bonus Conversation Sep 01, 2023

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

Utah State Preview w/ Tory Taylor Aug 28, 2023

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In the very first episode of Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs, Matt and Laura welcome Tory Taylor, the punter from Down Under. They discuss everything from his journey from Australia to Iowa City, how he learned to play American football, and what it feels like to hear the crowd chant “Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi”

They also discuss the pre-season news, the new recruits who have joined the team, and the expectations for the upcoming season. They share their thoughts and predictions for the Hawkeye’s first game of the season against Utah State, where they will face the Aggies and their mascot Big Blue, a huge bull. They talk about the possible strategies and challenges for both teams, and what they hope to see from the Hawkeyes on the field.

If you love Iowa football, you don’t want to miss this episode of Talkin Hawks with the VandeBergs. Tune in and enjoy!

TALKIN' HAWKS ANNOUNCEMENT Aug 21, 2023

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Introducing our (kind of) brand new podcast Talkin' Hawks. Each week, we will recap the previous Iowa Hawkeye game, break down the upcoming matchup, and give you our predictions. We will also have a number of Hawkeye football players as guests, including Cooper Dejean, Tory Taylor, Nico Ragaini, and more. Tune in every Monday morning on your favorite podcast platform or catch the video version on Spotify or on YouTube on the Taco-Bout Network. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to show your support.