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Chris Williams is joined by Mackenzie Eddie for a different kind of CW Pod—less sports, more life.

🏁 NASCAR Weekend Reflections

Chris shares a special weekend with his daughter at the track—and the unexpected feeling of dread that hits when those perfect moments come to an end.

❤️ Parenting, Perspective & Guilt

Why great parenting moments can feel heavy, how kids teach us more than we teach them, and the reality of watching them grow up faster than we’re ready for.

🧠 Modern Life & Mental Overload

From social media anxiety to information overload, the conversation dives into how today’s world impacts how we think, parent, and live.

🚪 Closed Doors & Life Paths

Chris reflects on nearly working in racing—and why not getting that opportunity may have led to something better.

🎙️ Plus:

• Mom groups, microplastics & everyday paranoia

• Therapy, self-awareness & finding balance

• Why slowing down actually matters

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel tackle one of the biggest Iowa sports stories of the offseason—and what it says about the future of college athletics.

🏀 Audi Crooks Fallout

The guys go deep on Audi Crooks transferring to Oklahoma State, the massive NIL payday behind it, and why in-conference moves hit different for fans.

💰 NIL Reality Check

How much money are players actually making—and what does it mean for programs like Iowa State trying to compete? Plus, why schools like Oklahoma State are suddenly spending big.

🏀 Iowa’s Portal Additions

Ben McCollum lands a massive center and a dynamic young point guard as Iowa rebuilds its roster with long-term pieces.

🏈 College Sports Identity Crisis

From constant player movement to NIL inflation, is college sports losing what made it special? The guys compare it to what happened with the NBA.

🎙️ Plus:

• Why fans are struggling to connect with rosters

• The sustainability of NIL spending

• BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive into the latest portal news across the Big 12 before talking big picture college football stories and more.

🏀 Transfer Portal Madness
Texas Tech’s weird offseason raises questions, BYU keeps a key piece, and Kansas continues to build slowly.

🏈 Big 12 CFP Odds
Who actually has a shot to make the College Football Playoff? Texas Tech leads the way, but where do teams like BYU, Utah, and Kansas State stack up?

💰 $100 Million Rosters?!Is college football heading toward insane spending levels? The guys react to reports that elite programs could soon hit nine-figure roster costs—and what that means for the Big 12.

🏈 NFL Draft Preview
A surprisingly strong year for Big 12 talent, with multiple players projected as first-round picks across the conference.

🥓 Whiskey River Draft: Breakfast FoodsBrend and Duke take two different approaches to the most important meal of the day.

🎙️ Plus:
• NIL reality vs program culture
• Coaching stability in a changing landscape
• Why the Big 12 still has legit talent

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Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze headlines the Casey's Center in Des Moines this Friday! Limited tickets are available at HyVeeTix.com. Jus announced: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth with 6 shows Oct 1-4. Plus, Dude Perfect announced last week the guest squad that will be a part of the their Squad Games show on July 25!
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Andy Fales is back from Mexico—and ready to recap everything from catamarans to nude beaches (and why they’re overrated).

🏀 Audi Turns Cowgirl
Iowa State star Audi Crooks heads to Oklahoma State, sparking debate about NIL, loyalty, and transferring within the conference.

🏀 McCollum Lands a Giant
New Iowa head coach Ben McCollum adds a 7’3” big man and continues building intrigue around the Hawkeyes’ future.

🎤 Bargatze Mania Hits Des Moines
Five lucky listeners score tickets to see Nate Bargatze at the Casey’s Center.

🏃 Drake Relays Week
Events kick off around Des Moines—weather concerns included.

😂 Classic Murph & Andy

• Andy’s vacation reflections (and relationship wisdom)
• Big Wheel nostalgia
• Someone on Reddit
• MORE!

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