Washed Up Walkons
Go inside the locker room with 3 guys who have worn the Black and Gold. An unfiltered look inside Iowa Football featuring stories, first hand accounts, and personal experience. Join us as we break down and preview games during football season and in the off season enjoy guest interviews from former players, teammates, coaches, staff, and other relevant Iowa Football/Sports names. Hawks By A Million!
Episodes
Hawks Dog Walk Huskies - Washington Recap | WUW 722
Tyler Kluver, G-Bone, Kevin Ward and Drake Kulick recap Iowa’s 41-24 win at Washington, calling it a comfortable road “dog walk” that sends the Hawkeyes into the bye at 5-1. They praise the offense’s breakthrough run game led by Kamari Moulton’s career day (208 yards) and note multiple wide-open TDs while questioning Washington’s defensive coaching. On defense, they highlight Phil Parker’s plan, s
Iowa's Path To Victory In Washington | WUW 721
Tyler hosts Drake and later G-Bone for a wide-ranging episode that starts with Drake sharing therapy and brain-scan results showing severe abnormalities, post-concussive damage compared to soldiers with PTSD, and a planned treatment protocol focused on depression, anxiety, and memory issues; they discuss ibogaine and Robert Gallery’s reported benefits. The show then pivots to football: George Kitt
Hecklinski Time? Eickholt & Kluver | Week 6 Press Review
In the first post defeat show of the year after Iowa’s loss to Ohio State, Kluver and David recap the game and focus on the Hawkeyes’ most disappointing issue: a stalled run game amid the loss of three NFL-caliber linemen, debate whether the starting offensive line should be adjusted, and discuss using more RPOs. They note inflated stats from early mismatches, point to disciplinary penalties that
It wasn't good, but was it that bad? / NHL audiobooks are about what? | Almost Football 10/6/26
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Ohio State Recap - Hawks Still Have Everything On The Table | WUW 720
Tyler Kluver, Grant Allen, Drake Kulick, and Kevin Ward recap Iowa’s College GameDay weekend in Iowa City, praising Reece Davis’ opening and the exposure for the Hawkeye brand despite a disappointing loss to Ohio State. They break down the game’s turning points—an early fumble touchdown, special teams and penalty issues, and a critical end-of-first-half sequence that swung momentum into a 17-6 def
We Figured Out How To Stop Jeremiah Smith | WUW 719
The full squad is here for a late-September episode presented by FanDuel.. The conversation turns to Iowa football, reacting to the Hawkeyes’ win at Michigan, with Drake criticizing Michigan’s mental mistakes and penalties while crediting Iowa’s toughness and ability to stay in tight games. They debate Michigan’s outlook, win totals, and how early-season chaos affects teams, then discuss potential
Eickholt & Kluver Preview Ohio State | Week 5 Press Review
Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt discuss Iowa’s win at No. 18 Michigan, including red-zone efficiency, special teams, and the key turnover that helped swing the game, while debating Kirk Ferentz’s fourth-down and late 51-yard field goal decisions. They highlight Hank Brown’s fourth-quarter growth, leadership, and chemistry with receivers like Reese Vander Zee, plus contributions from players like O
A few more takes on Iowa's win at Michigan / embracing delusions | Almost Football September 29, 2026
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How Iowa Ferentz Ball'd The Wolverines | WUW 718
Kluver, Kevin, and Grant(plus a message from Drake) recap Iowa’s 20–19 win at Michigan, highlighted by Hank Brown’s 91-yard, 11-play late drive and a final 16-yard touchdown throw to Reece Vander Zee with two seconds left after a tipped catch by Ostrenga to get in position. They discuss how Iowa survived despite Michigan outgaining them, pointing to a Braden Jackson kickoff return TD, Michigan’s e
Eickholt & Kluver Preview Iowa at Michigan | WUW 717
This week the Power Hour DOUBLES as the Preview- Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt join forces to break down, predict, and project on the game and the season to this point. They preview Iowa at Michigan, calling it a low-total, coaching-driven matchup with Iowa a 5.5-point underdog and emphasizing that if Iowa wins, a 10–2 or even 11–1 season and playoff conversation become possible. They assess Mic
UNI Recap & Michigan Game Could Tell Us EVERYTHING | WUW 716
We recap a dominant 55-0 Iowa win with 640 yards of offense, a perfect 12-for-12 day from Hank Brown, and three 100-yard rushers despite injuries in the running back room, highlighting Braden Jackson’s touchdown and backstory as a preferred walk-on. They discuss the defense’s continued shutouts and early-season stats, then lightly preview a tight upcoming road test at Michigan, noting similar team
Northern Iowa PTSD, Final CyHawk Thoughts, & Week 3 CFB Preview | WUW 715
On a live Washed Up Walk-ons show presented by FanDuel, the hosts recap a rough opening NFL betting weekend and survivor-league heartbreak involving the Raiders, Chargers, and Dolphins, then pivot to Iowa football ahead of a UNI tune-up game. They revisit the 2009 UNI blocked-field-goal loss and debate confusing special-teams rules, discuss Grant’s Broncos frustrations, and connect “survive Septem
Eickholt & Kluver | Northern Iowa Press Review
Tyler and David open the podcast by recapping Iowa’s 2-0 start and discussing how FanDuel shifted Iowa’s season win total from 7.5 to 8.5 after the Iowa State win. They preview Northern Iowa as a tune-up week for backups and rest, noting Kirk Ferentz suggested DJV and Kamari Moulton likely won’t play much, with Zach Lutmer also banged up, while LJ may return soon and Tyler Brown is getting reps ag
4 more takes on the Cyhawk | Almost football 09/15/26
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"It's Their Super Bowl" | WUW 714
We welcome Drake back from Australia and discuss his severe jet-lag sleep debt and creatine use before recapping a successful weekend for Iowa and the 49ers. They review betting results, then break down Iowa’s 16–13 win over Iowa State, focusing on the lack of a run game, Hank Brown’s efficient stat line, and why rotating quarterbacks didn’t make sense in a tight rivalry game. They analyze special
Why The CyHawk Is A Must-Win This Season | WUW 713
The crew opens the first live Washed Up Walk-Ons episode of the season with tech issues of course before getting into college football week-one reactions, including Iowa’s 40–0 win over Northern Illinois, Big Ten oddities like Michigan’s “de facto” loss to a MAC team and Michigan State’s struggles, and chatter about possible Iowa blackout uniforms. They plug sponsors FanDuel, Tiger Hawk/Big Grove,
Eickholt & Kluver | Iowa State Press Review
We open the Power Hour discussing and breaking down Iowa’s Week 1 win in extreme heat at Kinnick. We evaluate what was real progress versus a weak opponent, praising Kamari Moulton’s burst and confidence boost, Tony Diaz’s talent and target volume, and major offensive line play—especially Cael Winter at center—while noting drops and goal-line issues. The biggest debate is the quarterback battle be
Hawks Dominate, But Who Is Our Quarterback? | WUW 712
In a Sunday night Week 1 recap streamed to YouTube/Facebook/X, we recap Iowa’s 40-0 win over Northern Illinois, noting the team handled an inferior opponent decisively and surpassed 500 yards of offense for the first time since 2019. We discuss the ongoing QB competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, leaning toward naming Brown the starter soon, and highlights standout performances fro
Jeremiah Sirles Helps Us Preview Football Season | WUW 711
The episode opens with Sirles discussing the emotional toll of NFL cut day from an agent’s perspective, including clients making 53-man rosters, injuries, and players being cut after waiver claims, with specific frustration aimed at the Dolphins’ roster churn. He compares the old preseason/cut-day format to today’s and shares his own rookie cut-day experience. The conversation shifts to ideal fall
Dissecting the QB 'Pitch Count' w/ David Eickholt | NIU Press Review
The Kluver and Eickholt Power Hour returns and we start by discussing Iowa basketball recruiting, including five-star point guard Daughtry’s official visit during the Cy-Hawk game and another 6’10" recruit visiting later in the month, plus brief WNBA/FIBA talk. They run through FanDuel Big Ten win totals (Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin at 6.5) and project Nebraska under with a tough schedule
One take on the Iowa Quarterbacks / Funniest week 1 result | Almost Football 9/1/26
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Alternate Uniform Tease? + Hawks We're Most Excited To Watch | WUW 710
We kick off this episode of the show discussing the emotional shift into “game week mode,” NIL money making college feel more professional, and a long detour into parenting (kids’ “zoomies,” sharing cookies, and hiding ice cream to protect bedtime). They rave about how fun high school football is after attending an Ankeny vs. Waukee Northwest game, joke about betting lines, and note Iowa as a 31.5
QB Battle Update, Special Teams Questions, and Kevin's State Fair Experience | WUW 709
We open with banter, discussing Division II football quality and transfer opportunities, then shift to Drake’s injuries and severe sleep apnea concerns. Kevin joins joins into a brief Pokémon debate before the show welcomes new sponsor Game Day Men’s Health and previews their services. They discuss new Big Ten/SEC rules preventing NFL training-camp players from returning to college, glance at earl
Iowa Football is BACK w/ David Eickholt | WUW 708
Tyler Kluver and David Eickholt kick off the first Kluver & Eickholt Power Hour of the 2026 season, announcing another year of their weekly KF Press Review show and reacting to fall camp and the open practice. They break down the QB1 race, noting Jeremy Hecklinski’s rough early camp before a near-perfect open practice while Hank Brown struggled, and they also highlight freshman four-star Tate
Kids Day Overreaction w/Kluver and Drake | WUW 707
On the Washed Up Hawkeyes podcast, the hosts discuss Iowa football camp and the Kids Day practice, focusing on the quarterback competition after Jeremy Hecklinski went OFF for 200+ yards and five touchdowns while Hank Brown struggled, and they debate Kirk Ferentz’s refusal to name a starter and why a clear QB leader matters. They also touch on Phil Parker’s surprising comments about facing Iowa’s
Peak Offseason. A review of Good Will Hunting | Almost Football - August 17 2026
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How Does Iowa Match Up Against The Schedule? w/Jeff from Eyes On B1G | WUW 706
On this episode of the show, Tyler welcomes Jeff Buch ("Jeffrey the Greek") from the Eyes on B1G podcast to discuss Big Ten offseason chatter, social media drama sparked by Jeff’s position rankings, and how expanded 18-team perceptions affect fan expectations. They dive into Iowa’s approach to the transfer portal, noting savings from not buying a portal quarterback, confidence in Tim Les
Ike Boettger on Retirement & Stally Brand | WUW 705
It's a Benton Boys reunion as we welcome former Hawkeye Ike Boettger to talk family life (three kids with a fourth due in January), retirement from the NFL, and feeling healthier after finding a concierge health approach. The group discusses the WNBA attention around Caitlin Clark, then shifts to Iowa football, including optimism around the offensive line, questions at quarterback, and the team’s
The life of Don Nelson / HOF Game / article of the year | Almost Football 08/10/26
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Biggest Questions For The Hawkeyes In 2026 | WUW 704
We announce we’re returning to live seasonal recaps and previews, sponsored by FanDuel, and riff on poker, including Drake’s recent two-three win rate and past home games, plus the endurance required for the WSOP. They discuss NFL topics like Riley Moss’s mindset and officiating, pass interference rules, Broncos and Super Bowl odds, and a hypothetical Rams defensive front featuring Myles Garrett a
Eliot Clough On Iowa Football's 2026 Outlook | WUW 703
Today we are joined by Hawkeye Insider/247Sports reporter Elliot Clough, who shares his path from running track (including walking on at Iowa Central and UNI) and doing campus media to a grind through freelance writing, play-by-play, radio DJ work, and multiple layoffs before landing full-time at 247. They discuss balancing fandom and objectivity in sports media, then shift to Iowa football as fal
Iowa at Big Ten Media Days / Campbell vs Franklin / Dodgers | Almost Football 08/04/2026
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Who Deserves The Sponsor Patch On Iowa's Jersey? | WUW 702
We open with summer banter before shifting to early-August football season buildup, including high school teams practicing in summer, Big Ten camp vibes, and betting futures on FanDuel. The hosts discuss how football training and athlete development have changed over decades, plus Iowa-related nostalgia and jokes about Nile Kinnick. They cover the Cy-Hawk rivalry being extended through 2031 while
Top 5 Hawkeyes With Breakout Potential | WUW 701
In this episode we do some housekeeping on the shift from summer to in season schedule. Episode frequency, plans for summers moving forward, when we are back to twice weekly, and what the in season content will look like. We talk Fry Fest(Come see us!) and then dive into how ridiculous and arrogant the SEC is. Finally we work our way through Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss and Kluver's Top 5 players
The Odyssey Review / Open championship | Almost Football 7/21/26
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CJ Beathard | WUW 700
For Ep 700 we welcome NFL quarterback, Iowa Legend, C.J. Beathard, who shares updates on life in Tennessee with his wife Maddie and kids, including a third child due in November. CJ is from Franklin, Tennessee and chose the Hawkeyes after flipping from Ole Miss. We reminisce about Iowa football, including playing through injuries, the 2015 season’s close-game success and leadership, the Big Ten Ch
The SWARM No Longer? w/Brad Heinrichs | WUW 699
On this episode of the podcast presented by FanDuel, Brad Heinrichs explains that The Swarm collective is shutting down because NIL rules changed last July, requiring deals over $600 to go through the NIL Go clearinghouse, creating long approval delays, reduced payouts, and eligibility risk if athletes are paid before approval. He outlines how Iowa’s $21M rev-share cap works, why above-the-cap mon
4 thoughts on Iowa football / Disaster for USMNT in Seattle | Almost football
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Freedom, Fireworks, Fairlife, & Football | WUW 698
The boys introduce Big Grove’s TigerHawk as the new Iowa beer sponsor, and then pivot into a rant about nonstop neighborhood fireworks disrupting sleep with young kids. The crew celebrates Team USA in the World Cup after Balogun’s red card is reversed and discusses the controversial call, upcoming match vs Belgium, and betting on FanDuel, plus broader patriotic unity. They dig into Drake’s diet, f
How to cheer for Bennett Stirtz if you hate the Thunder / World Cup! | Almost Football 6/30/26
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5-for-5 Eligibility, Cy-Hawk Debate, & Big Ten Media Days | WUW 697
In this episode we dive into Iowa football news, including the Hawkeyes’ representatives for Big Ten Media Days in Chicago and new College Football ’27 player ratings featuring Pieper as the game’s top center. They discuss Bennett Stirtz being drafted 16th overall, compare NFL rookie signing bonuses to their own scholarship-check days, and plug early-season betting lines for Iowa’s opener and the
Wyndam Clark wins the US Open / The USMNT is the best team in the world
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Nick Dimarco | WUW 696
On this episode of the show- NCAA eligibility madness, training and CrossFit, Nick’s current mix of golf, strength work, and athletic development. Nick explains his evolution from Olympic lifting to CrossFit and sprint/jump training before talking about Elon University’s mandatory internships and study abroad. They compare athlete development at Iowa and Elon, emphasizing mentorship, socioeconomic
Championships all around / World Cup/ US open bets | Almost football Jun 16, 2026
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Zach Johnson, World Cup, & Sorsby/Texas Tech Mess | WUW 695
On this episode of the podcast, we break down a rough 10-day illness and a frightening overnight breathing episode that nearly led to an ER visit. The show shifts to sports news, including Zach Johnson winning the Principal Charity Classic and a discussion of the rarity of golf’s Grand Slam. They briefly talk about the Knicks’ title drought, fan unrest, a Villanova-to-Knicks storyline, and World C
College sports might be over/ Everything is the Knicks
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Dowling Catholic Head Coach Tom Wilson | WUW 694
Kluver welcomes longtime Dowling Catholic head coach Tom Wilson for a throwback conversation that begins with memories from the 2013 Shrine Bowl, including intense practices and an opening deep ball to Matt Haack. Wilson reflects on notable athletes he has coached (Haack, John “Wiz” Wisniewski, Amarah Darboh, Rico Gafford, Jake Hummel, Ryan Boyle) and shares how he entered coaching, from early inf
Spurs take game 7/ Stanley Cup finals / other nonsense | Almost Football 06/02/2026
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Landan & Levi Paulsen | WUW 693
We catch up with former Hawkeyes Landan and Levi Paulsen in Kalona, Iowa, joking about local businesses, Amish country, and sponsorship dreams (including Kalona Supernatural Dairy). The conversation turns to post-football health, major weight loss, and a rundown of numerous surgeries—highlighted by Levi’s gruesome big-toe capsule tear story. Landan shares how jiu-jitsu (training at Citadel in Iowa
Kick Times, 24 Team Playoff, New Punt Rule & More | WUW 692
The crew catches up on life updates—DFW golf events, BottleRock, Kevin’s Hawaii trip, and dad duties—before diving into sports. They discuss Colorado teams’ recent disappointments, Kluver’s upcoming CrossFit competition adding combine-style tests (40, 5-10-5, broad and vertical), and Iowa football kickoff times for UNI, Northern Illinois, Iowa State (a night Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick), and Nebraska
Anthony Gair | WUW 691
Anthony is from Plano, Texas, settling in there after relocating during his youth due to Hurricane Katrina. Kluv and Gair talk about reconnecting after nearly a decade, balancing fitness with family life, and competing in a HYROX relay in Houston with Drape, Tevaun, and a friend, where they beat a team including Christian Kirksey and Anthony Hitchens and plan to race again in November in Dallas. G
One of the PGA championships / OKC vs Spurs without thinking | Almost Football May 19, 2026
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Fullback Wheel Route, Drake Gets Fired, D-Line Concerns | WUW 690
In an OG Wash Up Walk Ons episode, the crew riffs on kids’ movies and parenting, then dives into injury and recovery talk, including worsening ankle pain, post-surgery issues, and how shoulder vs. lower-body rehab affects daily life. Drake discusses lingering shoulder damage, workouts as everything hurts, and weighing a move—possibly to Austin—while the group jokes about longevity, head injuries,
Should Iowa Fans Feel Confident In The WR Room? | WUW 689
In this episode we cover a variety of current event topics surrounding Iowa. We discuss how easy sports betting has become, Tyler tells a parenting story about forcefully getting Kinley ready for daycare, then feeling conflicted after she later apologized. The hosts check Iowa’s 2026 Big Ten title odds on FanDuel (Iowa eighth at +4500, with a big drop to ninth) and preview Iowa football’s highly p
Adam Silvers best rig yet? / The Avs and Jimmy Buffett / PGA Championship | Almost Football 5-12-26
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Jeremiah Sirles: NIL, NFL Agent Economics & 7-Year-Old Flag Football Schemes | WUW 688
In this episode with J we talk NIL, NFL Draft, joke about watching the Avalanche during recordings, and swap relatable dad-life stories before diving into ultra-competitive U7 flag football, including a 12–0 two-year run, team cuts, and a playbook full of reverses and trick plays. Sirles joins to discuss his agency One West Sports, the NFL draft weekend, why offensive linemen surged in round one,
Do we have to discuss the Denver Nuggets? / NHL vibe tiers / Horses | Almost Football 04/05/26
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Max Llewellyn | WUW 687
Max prepped at Urbandale High School, and was self proclaimed 'trash' at sports. We catch up with him just 1 week after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins. He recounts his journey from being an undersized, uncoordinated high school freshman who got benched by his dad to becoming an Iowa defensive lineman and getting drafted by the Dolphins. He describes quitting other sports to focus on gaining w
Nick DeJong | WUW 686
On this episode we welcome former Iowa offensive lineman Nick DeJong. Nick recounts earning early playing time during a turbulent period for the Hawkeyes’ offensive line, including being undersized, battling injuries, and feeling dread and anxiety facing elite defenders like Aidan Hutchinson. The group swaps stories about brutal Iowa practices, conditioning, and extreme weigh-in tactics, plus outs
Talking the Yoffs / NFL Draft / Project Hail Mary | Almost Football April 27 2026
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RECORD 7 Hawkeyes Drafted Into NFL | WUW 685
WashUp Walk-Ons opens with too-early college football national title odds and talk of potentially attending Iowa vs. Ohio State at Kinnick. The hosts recap the NFL Draft with a program-record seven Hawkeyes selected, discuss how an 8/9-win season can still produce that many draftees, and break down landing spots and storylines, including Logan Jones to the Bears and his “ketchup for life” perk, pl
Travis Justice of The Rush | WUW 684
Tyler and Drake host Travis Justice of “The Rush with Travis & Ross. Travis shares his family background, time in a mental hospital as a teen, cutting ties with his abusive alcoholic father for 26 years, and later private closure at the funeral home. He outlines a broadcasting career starting in 1988, an early firing after a fight with his boss in Wausau, years as an Omaha TV sports director,
Desmond King | WUW 683
Desmond is from Detroit, Michigan. He joined the Hawks as an under recruited athlete in the class of 2013, and it didn't take long for him to have a massive impact in Iowa City. He joins the podcast to talk about fatherhood, his under-recruited path to Iowa, and how he went from being offered as an athlete to becoming a standout defensive back and returner. He recalls early program memories, being
Iowa Football Sanctions, Saban's Creme Pies, WNBA Expansion | TAG Lines Teaser
Grant and Tyler turn the April 16 “taglines” into the main Washed up Walk Ons show after recording a late-night guest episode, then bounce through topics including Tyler jokingly promoting his own sponsor, Patreon/Discord perks, and a spring merch sale with discounted tees and upcoming restocks. They briefly discuss Rory practicing at Augusta, Grant’s merch-buying habit and a lost Max Welling jers
Rory won ugh whatever | Almost Football April 14 2026
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McCollum’s Year 1 at Iowa + Portal, Practice Culture, Replacing Stirtz (w/Zach Schneider) | WUW 682
Today on the podcast, we welcome back Zach Schneider, a former Northwest Missouri State player and longtime assistant/associate head coach under Ben McCollum, to discuss McCollum’s first season at Iowa and the program’s rapid rise from regular-season inconsistency to an Elite Eight run highlighted by beating Florida and rival Nebraska. Schneider recaps his background, explains McCollum’s recruitin
Tiger Jokes, Champions Dinner, March Madness Recap, and the Transfer Portal Mess | WUW 681
In this Friendship podcast episode, Kluv welcomes Drake and GB Bone, open with jokes about Tiger Woods’ crashes and Masters week, and discuss an AI-edited Masters Champions Dinner image, the tradition itself, and the note that the reigning champion pays the tab. They react to Rory McIlroy’s commissioned Masters drawing and criticize his personality, then recap March Madness, including a Duke endga
MICHIGAN IS YOUR CHAMPION, The Masters | Almost Football 4/7/2026
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Hawkeye Corner TJ Hall | WUW 680
TJ is from Fresno, California. He joined in the Spring semester of 2021 in Iowa City, and in this episode he discusses training for pro day in Austin and returning to Iowa after the combine, adjusting to being between teams, and learning the NIL/agent process, including how revenue sharing felt compared to scholarship checks. He reflects on growing up in Fresno, playing baseball and basketball bef
Jeremiah Pittman | WUW 679
On this episode Iowa Hawkeyes football player Jeremiah Pittman returns to discuss balancing football with academics, choosing finance over engineering, and what he gained from demanding coursework like valuation modeling. He reflects on growing up in a strict household with two older brothers, a church-centered upbringing with music, and how maturity shaped his approach to college. Pittman details
Iowa basketball's wild weekend / Grant in Houston / Best Duke loss yet? | Almost Football 3/31/26
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Iowa Basketball: 'Elite' In 2026 | WUW 678
We recap Iowa men’s basketball’s March Madness run, including the Sweet 16 win over Nebraska, the excitement of Iowa getting a national spotlight moment, and the eventual loss to Illinois, with discussion of how postseason success reshapes fan expectations and how Ben McCollum’s first-year Elite Eight run sets a high bar. The hosts also talk Nebraska spring football culture and attendance, Iowa sp
SWEET 16 PREVIEW | MCCOLLUM IS A DAWG | WUW 677
The Washed Up Basketball podcast recaps Iowa’s upset of No. 1 Florida and the program’s first Sweet 16 appearance in decades, releasing the morning the Hawkeyes face Nebraska after splitting two regular-season meetings. The hosts discuss Drake missing the show, Grant traveling to Houston, and the emotions and key moments of the Florida win, including late-game strategy and Florida’s decision to pr
VAMOS FOLGUEIRAS | Almost Football 03/24/26
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Xavier Nwankpa | WUW 676
Xavier grew up in central Iowa and prepped at South East Polk before joining the Hawks in January of 2022. He joins to discuss being days away from Iowa’s Pro Day after a strong NFL Combine, describing the stressful schedule, extensive medical checks, and interview prep through weekly Zoom mock interviews. He reflects on training in Austin, returning to Iowa City, and his high school recruitment a
THE BRACKET IS FINALLY HERE | Almost Football 03/17/2026
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Tevaun Smith | WUW 675
Tevaun joins the show for a second time. He's from Canada, but prepped in Connecticut to expand his recruiting hopes for College. We discuss Desmond King’s potential NFL return and what made King stand out, including his work ethic and habit of asking questions. Smith reflects on the importance of curiosity for young players, shares experiences with Iowa coaches and the program’s demanding culture
Iowa Hoops Talk, Cabo Charity Work, and Why Track Speed Isn’t Football Speed | WUW 674
The Friendship podcast returns! Iowa men’s and women’s basketball, including Iowa’s women suffering a 50-point loss to UCLA and how quickly fan sentiment swings toward blaming coaches. A look ahead to conference tournaments and March Madness, praise the Big East and Arch Madness, and then hear Drake recap a Cabo trip supporting Football for Change, which runs a free football camp and funds communi
Almost Conference Tournaments | Almost Football 03/09/2026
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Hayden Large - Hawkeye TE/FB | WUW 673
Hayden grew up in Michigan, and was a Wolverine fan, but ended up a Hawkeye. We discuss being a six-year college player after starting at small Christian college Dordt in Sioux Center, Iowa, his Dutch/Michigan connections, and a severe senior-year injury that tore a piece of his pelvis off, forcing surgery and sidelining him from football. He explains how COVID disrupted his senior year, why he ch
