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Longtime friends Chris Williams & Chris Hassel talk all things Cy-Hawk and more twice a week on Iowa Everywhere. This show launched in the summer of 2022 and has grown into one of the most popular podcasts in the state. Sometimes filled with sophomoric banter, Chris and Chris take pride in not taking themselves too seriously and having a lot of fun. Pull up a chair and join the fellas on what is always promised to be a wild ride.
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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel cover a packed week in sports and beyond. The guys begin by honoring the victims of the tragic Muscatine murders before diving into the latest developments on Capitol Hill as college sports leaders, conference commissioners, and lawmakers continue debating the future of college athletics. They discuss the possibility of a college football super league, the ongoing NIL and revenue-sharing battle, and what it could mean for programs like Iowa and Iowa State. 🏛️ College Sports on Capitol Hill Nick Saban, Tony Petitti, Notre Dame leadership, Ted Cruz, and the future of college athletics take center stage as Congress weighs new legislation. 🏀 Momcilovic to Kentucky The guys react to reports that Milan Momcilovic is heading to Kentucky for a massive payday and discuss the business realities of modern college basketball. 🏈 Super League Debate Would Iowa fans rather compete against college football's elite every week or dominate a second-tier regional league? Chris and Chris break it down. 🏆 Sedrick Shaw Finally Gets His Due Hassel makes the case that Iowa legend Sedrick Shaw should have been in the Hawkeye Hall of Fame years ago. 🏀 Scheduling Season Iowa women's basketball adds another marquee matchup, Northern Iowa heads to Kansas, and the guys debate the growing trend of neutral-site games. 🏀 Caitlin Clark & Fever Controversy The latest Indiana Fever media controversy has everyone talking, and the guys discuss what it means for Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. ⛳ Save the John Deere Classic Could the PGA Tour eventually move the John Deere Classic out of the Quad Cities? The guys explain why that would be a mistake. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the escalating war between Texas Tech and Texas, discuss Caitlin Clark’s fiery exchange with Fever coach Stephanie White, and the latest on Milan Momcilovic. 🔥 Texas Tech vs. Texas turns into a full-blown rivalry again After Steve Sarkisian took shots at the Big 12, Joey McGuire and Cody Campbell fired back publicly. The guys explain why Texas Tech has become the conference’s loudest SEC antagonist — and why Big 12 fans should probably love it. 🏀 Caitlin Clark clashes with her coach The Fever star had a heated sideline exchange with Stephanie White during another frustrating Indiana loss. Chris & Chris discuss Clark’s struggles, social media overreaction, officiating complaints, and why nuance disappears anytime Caitlin is involved. 🎣 Chris Hassel admits to freeing a fish and getting kicked off a boat An all-time Murph & Andy crossover story leads to a hilarious debate about morality, irony, and fish torture at Saylorville Lake. 🌽 The Great Iowa Vacation Zone Debate Decorah? Okoboji? Knoxville? The guys rank the best regions of Iowa for a summer vacation. 🏈 Also included: • Brendan Sorsby’s gambling case • The future of college sports legislation • Iowa State restaurant slander from Matt Campbell Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college basketball, discuss the growing anxiety around Iowa State’s future in the NIL era, and break down the latest Cy-Hawk rivalry drama after kickoff times were announced. 🏀 Momcilovic returning… but probably not to Iowa State The guys discuss the latest reporting surrounding Milan Momcilovic, why Kentucky and Louisville remain major players, and why the NIL era is creating real concerns for programs outside the SEC and Big Ten. 🌪️ What this means for Iowa State long term Is this just the reality of modern college sports? Chris and Chris debate whether schools like Iowa State can realistically compete financially moving forward — and whether Congress stepping in could actually help. 🌙 Cy-Hawk at night is going to be INSANE The NBC primetime kickoff has everyone talking. From Kinnick Stadium chaos to “Band Gate” memories and rivalry intensity, the guys discuss why this year’s game already feels massive. 🏈 SEC schools complaining about kickoff times? Seriously? The guys roast Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek for whining about TV schedules after schools signed billion-dollar media rights deals. 🔥 Also included: • Brett Yormark talking about Mexico AGAIN • Caitlin Clark conspiracy theories • Hassel makes the case Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the latest uncertainty surrounding the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, break down the growing power struggle between the SEC and Big Ten, and discuss why Iowa State fans may need to prepare for life after Milan Momcilovic. 🏈 Cy-Hawk’s future under the microscope The guys discuss Jamie Pollard and Beth Goetz continuing conversations about extending the rivalry, why College Football Playoff expansion could reshape scheduling, and why Iowa opening as a 12.5-point favorite says a lot about national perception of Iowa State. 🔥 SEC meetings begin Greg Sankey starts playing politics again as the SEC and Big Ten continue battling over playoff expansion, scheduling power, and the future structure of college football. 🏀 Milan Momcilovic reality check Chris & Chris explain why Milan returning to college likely would NOT mean returning to Iowa State, plus why programs like Kentucky, Louisville, and St. John’s are hovering with massive NIL offers. 😳 The worst youth sports story you’ll hear all week The guys react to a shocking Little League baseball incident involving a coach allegedly encouraging a player to throw at an opposing dugout — sparking a bigger conversation about toxic youth sports culture. 🏁 Also included: • Kyle Busch’s shocking death and NASCAR’s emotional weekend • Indy 500 reactions • Emily Ryan joining Iowa State women’s basketball staff • State Track nostalgia • The rise of neutral-site college football games Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the growing fallout from Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the Big Ten and SEC, debate whether college football is losing what made it special, and discuss the WNBA backlash after Caitlin Clark sat out unexpectedly. 🔥 Jamie Pollard lights a fire The guys break down Pollard’s comments telling the Big Ten and SEC to “just leave already,” why Big Ten officials reportedly took offense, and whether college sports are heading toward an NFL-style super league. 🏈 Is the Big Ten ruining college football? Tony Petitti’s push for a 24-team playoff has Chris & Chris fired up. From Brett Bielema wanting more expansion to comparisons with Major League Baseball, the guys argue college football is losing the urgency and uniqueness that made the sport great. 😬 Caitlin Clark load management backlash Fans traveled from all over to watch Caitlin Clark — only for her to sit out unexpectedly. The guys debate whether the WNBA is risking alienating fans by adopting NBA-style “load management.” Also included: • Catholic school horror stories • The Iowa Everywhere patriotic merch drop • Kirk Ferentz being furious about new punt rules • Milan Momcilovic NBA Draft speculation • Why bowl games may have been better all along Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel debate why a 24-team College Football Playoff might actually be a lifeline for Iowa State and the Big 12, react to the national fallout from the Fran McCaffery/Gary Dolphin story, and break down Iowa’s new basketball court plans. 🏈 24-Team CFP Debate Could expansion actually help programs like Iowa State and Iowa stay nationally relevant? The guys go deep on the future of the Big 12, playoff politics, and why the SEC is pushing back. 🐦 Fran McCaffery Story Goes National The Gary Dolphin situation resurfaces nationally, and the guys discuss why the story suddenly exploded outside Iowa. 🏀 Iowa’s New Court Should Iowa completely rebrand the court for the Ben McCollum era? Retro logos, Caitlin Clark history, and the future identity of Hawkeye basketball. Also included: • Matt Campbell calls Ames a “food desert” • The world’s smallest outdoor TV • Graduation advice from Hassel & Williams • Mascot reveals at graduation ceremonies • Eric Church’s viral commencement speech Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the fallout from the latest revelations surrounding the McCaffery era at Iowa, Nebraska’s massive NIL spending problem, and the bizarre future of coaches becoming media influencers. Plus: Bennett Stirtz shines at the NBA Combine, Matt Rhule cashes in, and more. 🐤 McCaffery era comes to light The guys react to the explosive comments from Scott Dochterman and Chad Leistikow about the McCaffery family’s relationship with Iowa media, Gary Dolphin, and Coaches vs. Cancer events. 🌽 Nebraska’s $29 million roster… and still complaining? Hassel makes the case that Nebraska can no longer compare itself to Ohio State and Michigan after a decade of mediocrity — despite reportedly spending $29 million on football. 🎙️ Matt Rhule: coach or influencer? Williams goes long on the future of college coaches becoming paid media personalities after reports that Matt Rhule’s contract includes millions tied to NIL and media content. 🏀 Ben McCollum hype check Could Iowa fans already be getting carried away after one magical season? The guys debate how much of Iowa’s success was Ben McCollum vs. Bennett Stirtz. 🏀 NBA Combine thoughts Stirtz shoots lights out while the guys question whether NBA Combine shooting drills actually tell teams anything meaningful. Also included: • Kirk Cousins cranking the Vegas horn • The “Sixteenth Chapel” • Clarinda history lessons • Tom Moore being 87 years old Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Iowa and Iowa State’s bizarrely synchronized football schedules, including overlapping Friday night games and matching bye weeks. Plus, the guys discuss ESPN picking Iowa State dead last in the Big 12, the legacy of Ted Turner and Bobby Cox, WNBA/Caitlin Clark discourse, and more. 🏈 Iowa & Iowa State scheduling chaos The guys break down how both schools somehow ended up with nearly identical schedules, including overlapping Friday night road games out west. 🌪️ Cyclones picked LAST in the Big 12 Should Iowa State fans be worried, or is this exactly the kind of disrespect Jimmy Rogers can use? 📺 The legacy of Ted Turner Chris goes long on how Ted Turner changed sports and media forever through TBS, CNN, and the Atlanta Braves. ⚾ Remembering Bobby Cox A nostalgic conversation about Braves baseball, TBS nights, and growing up watching baseball in the 90s. 🏀 Also discussed: • Caitlin Clark discourse is already exhausting • Coaches vs. Cancer recap with Iowa’s basketball coaches • TJ Otzelberger roasting Chris Williams • The Iowa QB situation vs. Iowa State’s outlook • Why kick times keep getting worse Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Longtime friends Chris Williams & Chris Hassel talk all things Cy-Hawk and more twice a week on Iowa Everywhere. This show launched in the summer of 2022 and has grown into one of the most popular podcasts in the state. Sometimes filled with sophomoric banter, Chris and Chris take pride in not taking themselves too seriously and having a lot of fun. Pull up a chair and join the fellas on what is always promised to be a wild ride.
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