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The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones are undefeated, portal action, and semi-pro hockey momentsCaleb and Casey are back as the number 2 ranked Cyclones are 16-0 in men's basketball. It's a rivalry episode of the pod, as Iowa State will travel down to Lawrence on Tuesday to take on the struggling Kansas Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse. The guys analyze this match-up and more talking points as well. Who's the most important player on the ISU roster? Have the Cyclones played at an elite level since the Purdue game? Moving forward, Jimmy Rogers's staff is going to have a football team next year, and they're going to have some great pieces. The guys look...

2026-01-131h 32

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Analyzing a tumultuous time for Cyclone football + Iowa State MBB is 13-0Caleb and Casey are back and have a plethora of topics to hit on. The two discuss the mass exodus of players away from the Iowa State football program following Matt Campbell's departure. What does this mean for the beginning of the Jimmy Rogers era? What returning players will the new program build around? What should we expect when the portal officially opens? Lost in the sea football headlines is a Cyclone basketball team that finished 13-0 in the non-conference portion of the schedule. The guys take a look at Iowa State's conference slate, as well as what it...

2025-12-311h 10

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey New era of Cyclone football begins, Clones boat race Purdue, and the CFP bracket is setCaleb and Casey are back in the studio this week. The guys talk all things Matt Campbell's departure, the early successes of the new man in charge, Jimmy Rogers, and what to expect with ISU football's roster construction going forward. In the midst of the chaos last weekend, TJ Otzelberger's squad went to Mackey Arena and stunned the No.1 team in the nation by 23 points. What to make of the surprises from Killyan Toure and Blake Buchanan so far? Conversations about the CFP bracket, our weekly 3 for 3, and a rant about AP voters to round out this week's pod...

2025-12-1247 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Major shake up in AmesCaleb and Casey react to Matt Campbell's departure from Iowa State to Penn State one day after all the news sent shockwaves across Cyclone Nation. What to make of the Campbell legacy at ISU? What do the guys think about Iowa State's immediate hire of Washington State's Jimmy Rogers? The two dissect this story from many angles and reflect on the 10 year career that Coach Campbell led in Ames.

2025-12-0636 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The fellas are back! Talking Cyclones vs. Jayhawks and Feast WeekA month long hiatus has come to a close and Caleb and Casey have returned to the pod. And none too soon, as it's rivalry week on the Rundown. The guys analyze Iowa State's upcoming match-up with Casey's Kansas Jayhawks, and what is still at stake for two teams that have underperformed this year. It's also crossover season, known as the most wonderful time of the year for Caleb and Casey. Lots of football and lots of hoops. The two talk about the upcoming Feast Week and the loaded slate of college basketball tournaments, which includes the Cyclones in...

2025-11-2032 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Special edition episode with Chase RuchCaleb and Casey's pal Chase Ruch hops on the pod for the first time since July, 2024! The fellas have a lengthy conversation hitting on everything from college football coaching hot seats and college basketball conference previews to some high school sports talk. It's en episode packed of content that takes you back to the guys's STRIV TV glory days. Thanks for listening!

2025-10-221h 32

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey 2 game losing skid, coaching carousel begins early , and Texas Tech is for realCaleb and Casey are reacting to Iowa State's 2nd straight loss, this week at the hands of Colorado and Coach Prime. What has contributed to these last couple weeks? Why can't the offense score when in the red zone? Can the Cyclones get back into Big 12 Championship contention? The guys discuss all of these questions. In other news, James Franklin has been fired from Penn State, and the guys have a conversation about the changing coaching landscape in college football. Plus, the carousel has begun earlier than normal. They finish the show by looking around the Big 12 and hitting...

2025-10-1648 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones lose first of the year and now onto ColoradoCaleb and Casey react to Iowa State football's first loss of the season at the hands of Cincinnati to fall to 5-1. What went wrong defensively? Analyzing the kicking situation as well as Rocco Becht's game. The Clones stay on the road with a match-up against a struggling Colorado team this weekend. How can ISU bounce back and get the train rolling again? The guys look at some other Big 12 headlines, James Franklin's future at Penn State, and make their weekly picks. Thanks for listening!

2025-10-1026 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones roll Zona, injuries in the secondary, and MLB playoffsCaleb and Casey are back to discuss Iowa State's dominant victory over Arizona. The environment was awesome and we witnessed the Chase Sowell breakout game. However, what looms for ISU is injuries to both starting cornerbacks. How do the Cyclones adjust to this setback, especially heading into a difficult game at Cincinnati this weekend? Elsewhere in the conference, it seems that Arizona State is back on track after a couple of quality wins in a row. Plus, nationally, James Franklin still cannot get the big one! Talking MLB playoffs, making picks, and the 3 for 3. Thanks for listening as always!

2025-10-0354 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Arizona comes to town, Gundy is gone, and other Big 12 newsWe're back after our bye week we took alongside the Cyclones. This week, Iowa State gets back on the schedule as the undefeated Arizona Wildcats come to Ames. What does the injury status look like for some notable Cyclones? What to look for with the Iowa State defense against Noah Fifita? Plus, what is the outlook of Iowa State's resume so far? In other news, Mike Gundy has been fired. It's a shockwave in the Big 12 conference. Will we start to see smaller buyouts for college football coaches? Scott Frost and Central Florida are the perfect marriage. Texas Tech...

2025-09-261h 03

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey It's a Cyclone state againCaleb and Casey are recapping Iowa State's 16-13 victory over Iowa this past weekend. For the first time in a long time, the Cyclones looked like the more physical team in this game. The guys discuss everything from Kyle Konrardy's heroics, ISU's game plan, and Rocco Becht's incredible record against Iowa State's two biggest rivals. Looking ahead, the Clones will travel to Arkansas State this weekend before a deserved bye week. The Big 12 had many of the biggest storylines in college football this weekend, for better or worse. Is the Mike Gundy era on its final breath? Casey reveals...

2025-09-111h 00

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cy-Hawk WeekWe're a tad late than we wanted to be this week, but you knew we weren't going to miss an episode to preview the Cy-Hawk game! It's that week, and the vibes are high in Ames, Iowa. Too high? Maybe. But this Iowa State football team is good, and they showed it again with a decisive victory over South Dakota last Saturday. The guys analyze how the Cyclones can win this game against the team out East, and the two look at how the teams match up with each other. Caleb and Casey also hit on several college football...

2025-09-061h 15

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Victory in Dublin and looking ahead to Week One of CFBIowa State emerged from Ireland 1-0 with a massive win over rival Kansas State. The Clones currently sit atop the Big 12 standings, and the guys are here to talk all about it. How did a healthy defense look? What to make of the abundance of tight ends? And, Rocco Becht is still a stud. Looking ahead, the Cyclones will host FCS South Dakota this weekend for the first game at Jack Trice Stadium in 2025. Weekly picks roll on as well! To cap it off, the guys each pick their Power 4 conference winners for 2025 ahead of Week One of the...

2025-08-3059 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones. Wildcats. Dublin. Here we go.It’s game week! The season is here and the fellas are amped! Iowa State’s long awaited Week Zero match-up with Kansas State is upon us and Caleb and Casey dive into analysis on the game. In addition, our weekly picks are back! And, Casey brings his second annual college football all-name team to the episode. Thanks for listening!

2025-08-2259 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The season nearsWe are 9 days out from the start of the college football season, where Iowa State will take on Kansas State in Dublin. On today's show, the guys went heavy on the Cyclone talk, giving grades to each position group on the roster heading into Week 0. The two also each gave their win-loss predictions for Iowa State this year, going through the schedule and picking each game. To cap it off, the usual 3 for 3 in addition to a Factual Five this week on sports rivalries. Thanks for listening!

2025-08-141h 45

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The Rundown Big 12 Preseason PollWe're just over two weeks out from the start of the college football season, when the Cyclones will take on Kansas State in Ireland. Being that we are so close, the guys each unveiled their Big 12 preseason polls for 2025. Can Texas Tech win big with the money they spent? How high do the guys have Colorado? What do the betting odds say? And, of course, how do the Cyclones stack up? We will certainly reevaluate all of this in December. Plus, the NCAA is halting tourney expansion for the time being, and a couple weeks' worth of content for...

2025-08-071h 21

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Big 12 Media Days, EA CFB 26, tourney expansion, and Big 12 football hot takesThe guys have a number of topics on this week's off-season pod. For starters, Big 12 Media Days were last week, and there was certainly not an absence of headlines down in Dallas. It's anyone's league this year, again. Brett Yormark continues to be exactly the guy the Big 12 needs right now. And, wait, Scott Frost is back?! EA CFB 26 is officially out, generating mainly positive reviews. What is not generating positive reviews, especially from the Rundown guys, is the news of looming NCAA tourney expansion. It's all about the money. To cap it off, the guys each give 5 hot...

2025-07-2044 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey We're back. And EA Sports dropped a bombshell today.Unfortunately the business of life kept Caleb and Casey from podcasting in the month of June. But the guys are ready to keep the off-season rolling along, and it helped with the recent news that EA will be unveiling a college basketball video game in 2028. This coincides with the release of EA CFB 2026 next week. We're also less than 2 months away from the start of the college football season as the Cyclones will be heading to Ireland to take on Kansas State. The guys discuss their keys to success for the 2025 Iowa State football season. Plus, today's Factual Five...

2025-07-0148 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey College baseball regionals, NCAAM tourney expansion, and the best Cyclone uniformsBack after a month long break! With finals in the rearview mirror, Caleb and Casey are ready to dive back into off-season content here on the pod. They start by pushing back against the recent talk of NCAA tourney expansion, although it seems said expansion is inevitable. Ryan Hammer has his early "Power 30" rankings for college basketball, and the guys comment on that. College baseball regionals are underway. Who are some of the teams we'll see in Omaha? Plus, Caleb and Casey are back with a Factual Five surrounding Iowa State Athletics uniforms. Thanks for listening!

2025-05-3139 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Higgins and Noel to the Texans, Sheduer's slide, and the Factual Five is backCaleb and Casey have several thoughts following this year's NFL Draft. Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both landing in Houston is super cool. A couple other Cyclones were drafted, too. In addition to that, last week was a wild reaction from the sports world following Shedeur Sanders's fall all the way to the 5th round. The Factual Five makes its return in this episode as well! The guys rank their top five best college basketball national champions of their lifetimes. Thanks for listening!

2025-05-0531 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey NFL Draft, Masters recap, and what in the heck is happening in college sports?It's draft day! Caleb and Casey are breaking down several areas of this year's NFL Draft. Where will some of the Iowa State guys be selected? How far will Shedeur Sanders fall? The two also were not able to recap a wild and entertaining Masters last week, so that's on the Rundown this week. Rory McIlroy finally did it. To cap it off, the two have an insightful conversation about the current direction of college athletics, with transfer portal madness, NIL, and a looming court settlement. Thanks for listening!

2025-04-2544 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey And so, the off-season beginsWith the Final Four concluded, Caleb and Casey have entered the off-season! However, the guys aren't going anywhere. It's Masters weekend, and the two discuss all the happenings down at Augusta National. What went wrong for Houston in the National Championship against Florida? Joshua Jefferson is officially coming back to Iowa State after some rumors that suggested otherwise last weekend. Plus, does college sports need federal involvement to fix the chaos in the portal and NIL landscape currently? Thanks for listening!

2025-04-1236 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Update on ISU basketball's roster, predicting the Final Four, and entering the off-seasonWe move closer and closer to the off-season, but Caleb and Casey aren't going anywhere! The guys take a look at some of the recent transfers who have committed to Iowa State and where the roster currently stands. It's the first Final Four since 2008 with all four teams being a 1 seed. Who takes home the victory? In addition, the Rundown bracket pool is still a tight race as we enter the final weekend. The guys cap it off with their 3 for 3. Thanks for listening!

2025-04-0225 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Reflecting on the Cyclones' season, portal madness, and the second weekendCaleb and Casey are back after taking spring break off. The two recap Iowa State's loss to Ole Miss in the Round of 32 before taking a holistic look at Iowa State's season. The guys then talk transfer portal, including some names that are real possibilities for the Cyclones and other Big 12 teams as well as discussing the madness surrounding the fact that the portal is open with March Madness still going on. The guys make game picks for every game in the Sweet Sixteen and cap it off with the 3 for 3.

2025-03-2937 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Big 12 Tournament WeekMarch rolls on! It's conference tournament galore in college basketball, and Caleb and Casey spend a good chunk of today's episode previewing the Big 12 Tournament. In addition, the guys make their conference tournament champion picks for the Big 12, Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big East. The Cyclones bounced back Saturday with a win in Manhattan. Can the Clones build off that momentum? What is Keshon Gilbert's status? Nate Heise is one of the best players on the roster right now. To cap it off, the guys give their weekly 3 for 3. Thanks for listening!

2025-03-1254 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones lose a 2OT thriller, the Big 12 tournament bracket takes shape, and making some picksCaleb and Casey are recapping a wild couple of games inside Hilton Coliseum, from a dominant victory over Arizona with Georges Niang and Tyrese Haliburton back in town, to a crazy double OT loss at the hands of BYU on Tuesday night. Discussing what it means for the Cyclones as the 5 seed in the Big 12 tournament. Can the Clones still string together a run in March Madness? The Big 12 tournament bracket is mostly set with one conference game to go for each team this weekend. Joe Lunardi recently slated Kansas as a 7 seed in the NCAA tourney. Can the...

2025-03-0830 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey March is almost hereCaleb and Casey are preemptively celebrating one of our nation's greatest holidays: March 1, which signals the beginning of perhaps the greatest month in sports. The guys discuss Iowa State's disappointing loss against Oklahoma State on Tuesday night, the ongoing turnover problem, and the outlook on the rest of the season for the Cyclones including a massive match-up against Arizona on Saturday. The Big 12 is effectively locked up by Houston for the second year in a row. Plus, the dawn of March means bracketology takes center stage. Thanks for watching/listening!

2025-03-0142 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones with a massive opportunity, plus some analysis of bracketology and metricsThe guys are back after a few weeks off! They were unable to cover a bit of a roller coaster that was Iowa State basketball for a few weeks, but find themselves staring at a huge opportunity for the Cyclones, who are on a four game winning streak, heading to Houston this weekend. Caleb and Casey discuss what it means for Iowa State that Milan Momcilovic is now back. They take a look at the Big 12, where Kansas is doing some real soul-searching, Houston continues to dominate, and Arizona and Texas Tech are both playing great basketball. Some picks...

2025-02-2254 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclone basketball, Big 12, and moreCaleb and Casey are back after a week off to dive back into Iowa State basketball. The guys recap the Cyclones' gut punch at the hands of Arizona in the McKale Center on Monday night. Albeit a nightmarish loss, it was not any sort of setback for Iowa State. And, the perfect bounce back opportunity lies ahead this Saturday in what should be a hostile Hilton Coliseum with Jerome Tang making his return and all the drama surrounding that. Houston is beginning to separate itself in the Big 12 after two miraculous finishes against UCF and Kansas. It seems, as...

2025-01-3046 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey We're back for 2025A few weeks off, but the guys are back to kick off a new year of the Rundown. The Iowa State men's basketball team is rolling and has achieved the highest AP poll ranking in school history at No.2. It's Kansas-Iowa State week, which means the rivalry continues on the pod. The guys analyze the massive match-up between these two teams which will be taking place at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday. Caleb and Casey analyze the beginning of the Big 12 men's basketball season as well. Some hits on the college football playoffs, game picks, and the weekly 3 for 3 as...

2025-01-141h 04

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Recapping the Big 12 Championship, talking transfer portal madness, CFP, and moreCaleb and Casey are taking a quick look back at Iowa State's Big 12 Championship loss from a couple weeks back as they were unable to discuss last week. The guys now look ahead to the Cyclones' Pop Tarts Bowl match-up with Miami as well as some of the transfer portal moves the Cyclones have made. The economics of college football are changing rapidly, and we're seeing that unfold live this season. Plus, to finish it off, Caleb and Casey pick the winners of each of the first round games of the College Football Playoffs. ...

2024-12-2151 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey All basketball special edition episodeIt's all things college basketball today! Caleb and Casey got together for a rare special edition episode to dissect the current state of college basketball as we are nearing the end of non-conference season. The guys take a look at Iowa State's promising start to the season, propelling them into the number 3 spot in this week's AP Poll. Maui, Marquette, and a big one tomorrow in Iowa City. The Big 12 has been reminiscent of Big 12 football thus far: all over the place. Across college basketball, it seems many of the blue bloods aren't exactly dominating yet this season. Could...

2024-12-1246 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The football team from Iowa State University of Science and Technology is in the Big 12 ChampionshipFor the 2nd time in 5 years, Matt Campbell's squad is headed back to Arlington for the Big 12 Championship. And, for the first time ever, Iowa State has achieved 10 wins in a regular season. Caleb and Casey recap the history that was made on Saturday night when Iowa State took down K-State and preview a massive match-up this Saturday between the Clones and the Big 12's surprise team: Arizona State. The guys also have a plethora of opinions about the college football playoffs to get off their chests. To no one's surprise, these opinions certainly aren't positive ones. The guys...

2024-12-0654 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones bounce back and the Big 12 tiebreaker scenarios will give you a headacheIowa State was able to recover from its two-game skid to defeat Cincinnati this past Saturday, 34-17. Now, the Cyclones are staring at a shot to make the Big 12 Championship, but they need some help. Caleb and Casey dive into the many different Big 12 tiebreaker scenarios, and things could get wild. The guys pick some college football and college basketball games, and then round out the show with the 3 for 3. Follow us on Twitter: @the_rundownpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRundownwithCalebandCasey

2024-11-2053 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones fall to Kansas, the Big 12 title race heats up, and an even picks segmentKansas took it to the teeth of Iowa State at Arrowhead Stadium this past weekend. Injuries on defense continue to pile up for the Cyclones, and Kansas took advantage. What do the Cyclones need to do now to have a shot at a Big 12 Championship appearance? All of a sudden, Deion Sanders and Colorado have a clear path to winning the league. Several other teams are still in the mix. Plus, the picks segment remains a stalemate. Thanks for listening!Follow us on Twitter: @the_rundownpodSubscribe to our...

2024-11-131h 03

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones lose their first of the year and crossover seasonIowa State’s undefeated season came to an end on Saturday as the Clones fell at the hands of Texas Tech. Now 7-1, Iowa State heads to face Kansas where Casey’s true fandom lies. The guys pick this game, along with several other games this week per usual. Houston had a big victory over K-State in the Big 12 scene. The guys discuss some tiebreaker scenarios in this crazy conference. Plus, how much longer is Mike Gundy in Stillwater? It’s also one of the best sports stretches of the year, with college football and college basketball crossover season. Thanks...

2024-11-061h 08

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cardiac Clones prevail, updated odds to win the Big 12, and CFB coaches on the hot seatThe Cardiac Clones found a way to get the job done in a gutsy win against UCF on Saturday night to improve to 7-0 on the season. It was a wild one, but the magical season continues for Iowa State. Caleb and Casey discuss the state of the Big 12 as of late October and the way the conference fluctuates on a week-to-week basis. The fellas also pick a big slate of games this week, including hitting on an exciting World Series match-up between the Yankees and Dodgers. Kenny Dillingham needs a kicker. Plus, which coaches are on the hottest...

2024-10-241h 10

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey UCF comes to town against the 6-0 Cyclones, deadlocked picks segment, and Big 12 basketball rankingsCaleb and Casey are back, and on YouTube for the first time! The guys are talking Iowa State's statement 28-16 road victory against West Virginia in Morgantown. A battered UCF team will travel to Ames this weekend as the Cyclones attempt to improve to 7-0 for the first time since 1938. In the Big 12, BYU and Arizona State are trending up, while Utah and Arizona are trending down. This year's picks segment is back to being a stalemate this week. Plus, with the Big 12 basketball pre-season poll coming out last week, the guys decided to update their own Big 12 pre-season...

2024-10-171h 13

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Undefeated Clones and craziness in college footballCaleb and Casey are back this week talking all things 5-0 Cyclones. Iowa State travels to West Virginia this weekend in perhaps one of the biggest games in program history. In Big 12 news, Texas Tech sits at the top, for now. Colorado and Kansas State have a big one on Saturday night. Also, Calebtober could be rebranding to Caseytober in the weekly picks segment. TBD after one more week of sample size. Thanks for listening!

2024-10-1155 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Baylor comes to town in a white-out and the Big 12 basketball scheduleIowa State improved to 4-0 last week in a 20-0 victory at Houston. It was slow, but the Cyclones found a way to take care of business. Caleb and Casey preview Iowa State’s chance to start 5-0 for the first time since 1980 as Dave Aranda, who’s on the red hot seat, brings his Baylor Bears to town this weekend. The guys take their weekly look around the always wild Big 12 conference. Is BYU legit? Kansas continues to plummet. What to make of Colorado’s recent success? The PAC-12 and Mountain West are deadlocked in a battle to surviv...

2024-10-031h 10

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Looking ahead to Big 12 play for the Cyclones, realignment talk, and the White Sox social media adminThe Cyclones are 3-0 headed to their first Big 12 match-up which is a road trip to Houston. Caleb and Casey preview that game, and then take their weekly look around the Big 12. To no one's surprise, the conference had another crazy week. The guys are pretty even in the weekly picks competition right now. There has also been a massive amount of realignment news on the PAC-12 and Mountain West front that the guys spend some time discussing. As always, the 3 for 3 to finish things off.

2024-09-271h 00

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Previewing Arkansas State and discussing a plethora of college football topicsThe Cyclones are coming off a bye week and will host Arkansas State this weekend for their final non-conference game. Caleb and Casey preview that, and then take their weekly look around the Big 12. Kansas and West Virginia both need a big one this weekend. How much value are we placing in Colorado's victory over Colorado State? The guys are almost dead even in their picks records going into week four. Finally, they give their 3 for 3 to round out the show.

2024-09-1857 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey It's a Cyclone state, the Big 12 is all over the place, and the best movie villainsCaleb and Casey are reacting to Iowa State's unthinkable comeback win against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium this previous weekend. There were an abundance of legacy performances. What do the guys think about the bye week placement? Also, the Big 12 is exactly what we thought it would be: chaos. What does Cam Rising's injury mean for Utah. What's wrong down in Lubbock right now? It's a wild slate for the picks segment, the guys hit on their three for three, and toss a factual five into the mix in which they discuss their favorite movie villains of all time.

2024-09-111h 04

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey It's Cy-Hawk weekCaleb and Casey begin this week's show with recapping Iowa State's 21-3 season opening victory against North Dakota. Caleb Bacon's injury is a topic of concern. They then preview the massive upcoming match-up in Iowa City this weekend. What do the Cyclones need to do to come away with a victory? Bringing back the weekly Big 12 segment, making some picks, and, as always, the 3 for 3 segment to round things out.

2024-09-0556 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The season has arrived and weekly picks are backAfter a long off-season, college football is back. Caleb and Casey are previewing Iowa State's week one match-up with North Dakota. They also look at and analyze Iowa State's depth chart which was released this week. Week Zero was a good time, and playoff implications are already in place. Plus, the guys bring back their college football game picks segment for year number two!

2024-08-291h 00

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Predicting Iowa State’s schedule, Week Zero’s glorious slate, and NIL deals for Caleb and CaseyWe are less than a week away from Iowa State’s season opener against North Dakota, which means Caleb and Casey decided to go through and pick the winner of each game on Iowa State’s schedule. Week Zero offers up some pretty “intriguing” match-ups, including our very own Hawaii Rainbow Warriors kicking off their season. The guys hit the 3 for 3 segment and then round out with a Factual Five surrounding NIL deals. Enjoy!

2024-08-2245 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Fall camp continues + the best American Olympians of all timeCaleb and Casey are talking some of the recent headlines from Iowa State football’s fall camp. Matt Campbell was seen repping the Cynado logo. The Daniel Jackson injury is a major bummer. How does this year’s wide receiver corps stack up compared to previous years in the Matt Campbell tenure? The guys also take one more look back at the Olympics, and give their Mount Rushmore + 1 of American Olympians in this week’s Factual Five.

2024-08-1543 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey College football coaches poll, Pitbull and FIU, and the best colorsCaleb and Casey are reacting to the release of the college football coaches poll. Can Ohio State perform up to expectations? Who takes the SEC this year? The Big 12 sneaks 5 teams into the mix. The guys are also hashing on a few more Iowa State fall camp storylines. Pitbull made a big announcement with…Florida International this week. The Olympics continue, the White Sox are a dumpster fire, and debating the best colors around.

2024-08-0856 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Iowa State begins fall camp and more OlympicsCaleb and Casey are ramping back up on the Cyclone football talk as fall camp begins this week. Both the offensive and defensive lines are some of the most intriguing storylines. The Olympics are continuing this week, and Team USA men’s basketball seems to have gotten back on track. The NFL has unveiled an incredibly dumb new rule. 3 for 3, and the guys round out the pod by discussing the top five animals they would want to have as pets.

2024-08-011h 10

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Summer Olympics, the best Clone Wars arcs, and is Nick Castellanos human?Caleb and Casey react to the Big Ten football preseason poll. How does Iowa stack up? Rutgers with a cake walk schedule? They also discuss what Iowa State would need to do to receive an at-large bid in this year’s CFP. The Summer Olympics are about to get underway. Can Team USA basketball get things figured out? The fellas are also very interested in canoe slalom. Nick Castellanos needs to be studied after he hit yet another wildly timed home run this previous Sunday. To cap it off, the guys take a trip back to their childhood to discuss th...

2024-07-251h 35

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey EA NCAA 25 is here, the Midwest regional dilemma, and guilty pleasure songsAfter 11 years, Caleb and Casey have come out of hibernation for the return of EA College Football. It’s back, and it’s awesome. The guys discuss some Iowa State storylines from Big 12 media days, including the potential for a 4 man front on defense this year. Will Florida State and Clemson join the Big 12? Talking the MLB All Star game, the hot button topic that is the Midwest region, and the guys’s favorite guilty pleasure songs.

2024-07-181h 11

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Big 12 media days, re-living old seasons, and talking the best U.S. statesEA NCAA 25 is a week away. Caleb and Casey are beyond pumped. Who will be some of Iowa State’s highest rated players? Big 12 media days are this week, and along with that comes the Big 12 preseason poll. The fellas are reacting to that, plus some of Commissioner Brett Yormark’s comments. Who are the top 15 college football programs heading into the next 3 years? The guys each relive one of their favorite seasons of all time. Plus, Caleb delivers some hot takes for this week’s Factual Five: the guys’s favorite U.S. states.

2024-07-101h 35

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Special guest Chase Ruch joins the programCaleb and Casey continue this summer’s trend of guests on the podcast. This week, it’s their long time friend and high school broadcasting companion, Chase Ruch. The three take an in-depth look at some of their favorite broadcasting moments from high school. Chase, being a Nebraska guy, gives his *level-headed* predictions for the upcoming Husker football season. Conference realignment is ever-important, the topic of soccer makes its introduction to the pod, and the three discuss some of the best sports stadiums around.

2024-07-031h 52

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Big 12 football preseason polls and talking the best sports movies of all timeCaleb and Casey are back this week after a couple of weeks in a row with guests on the pod. The guys recap the CWS and then get into the bulk of the episode, which includes both of them discussing their Big 12 football preseason rankings. The 3 for 3 as always, and then the two deliberate their top five favorite sports movies for this week’s Factual Five.

2024-06-261h 07

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Special guest Keller Cox hops on the micFor the second week in a row, Caleb and Casey have a special guest on the program. This time, it’s fellow Iowa Stater Keller Cox. The three spend some time discussing the College World Series and then move into a conversation about the upcoming Iowa State football season, particularly how the schedule shapes up. To cap it off, the guys discuss their favorite Iowa State sporting events from the previous year for this week’s Factual Five.

2024-06-201h 24

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Caleb and Casey welcome special guest Jake UehlingLong time friend of Caleb and Casey, Jake Uehling, hops on the pod for a special edition episode. The three reminisce on their “glory days” of STRIV TV back in high school. Jake, being a Nebraska football fanatic, gives his predictions on the upcoming season. The guys take a look at the CWS field, give their 3 for 3, and talk about their most hated colleges in what becomes a very emotional Factual Five segment.

2024-06-141h 17

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey College baseball talk, reorganizing conferences, and the age-old Cane’s vs. Chick-fil-A debateCaleb and Casey are back in person for the first time in a while. They lead things off by talking about the NCAA baseball tournament, notably Cinderella story Evansville headed to the super regionals. How would each of the guys structure the college football format to their liking? Caitlin Clark continues to be a polarizing topic, cosmic baseball is a phenomenon, and a look at each of Caleb and Casey’s top five fast food restaurants.

2024-06-0559 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey A new landscape in college athletics and discussing some of the all-time great sports callsThe recent settlement of the House vs. NCAA lawsuit is paving the way for a revenue sharing system in college sports, changing the face of collegiate athletics as we know them. There have been some more updates on the incoming EA NCAA 25 video game. Both Caleb and Casey’s MLB teams are hot at the moment. Plus, the fellas discuss their favorite sports broadcasting calls in this week’s Factual Five segment.

2024-05-301h 08

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey 2 hours (yes, 2 hours) of Cyclone talk with Caleb’s dad, Ross PolkingIt’s another special edition episode! After doing one back in January, Caleb’s dad, Ross, hops back on the pod. The two dive into a number of Iowa State topics and go down the rabbit hole that leads to a 2 hour episode. They talk about the current state of Cyclone athletics, give their best and worst memories as Iowa State fans, and cap off the show by giving their “Iowa State Mount Rushmore.” If you’re a Cyclone fan, you’ll laugh a little, cry a little, and feel all the emotions. Thanks for listening!

2024-05-242h 04

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey EA NCAA 25 is nearing, Casey unveils a (funny) project, and a nostalgic Factual FiveCaleb and Casey are anxiously awaiting the release of EA’s NCAA 25 college football video game. July 19th is the release date and we also have a trailer with a lot of the details. Casey reveals his “all-name” football team. Caleb spent some time at the Cyclone Tailgate Tour. The guys give their 3 for 3 and follow that up with this week’s Factual Five, which is their top five favorite childhood TV shows.

2024-05-2354 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey NBA playoffs, EA NCAA 25 talk, and discussing some of the best college athletes who didn’t pan outThe fellas are back after taking a quick week off. The NBA playoffs are in the full swing of things. The long-anticipated EA NCAA 25 video game is getting closer by the day. The guys give their weekly 3 for 3, and follow that up with another Factual Five in which they give their top five college athletes who had disappointing professional careers.

2024-05-1557 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Way too early Big 12 hoops talk and the best Star Wars moviesCaleb and Casey take a look back on the NFL draft. With the college basketball transfer portal closing, the guys each make a way too early preseason Big 12 basketball poll. Plus, the fellas make their picks for the top five Star Wars movies.

2024-05-011h 15

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey NFL draft, unveiling the new “Factual Five” segment, and a deep conversation about championshipsIt was a whole lot of everything in this episode. The guys recap what was more or less an underwhelming spring game, but they still had some takeaways. Cyclone hoops landed another transfer portal addition, making the excitement for next season even more prominent. Some thoughts on the approaching NFL draft. Plus, Caleb and Casey kick off the brand new “Factual Five” segment. To cap it off, Casey poses a million dollar question. Thanks for listening!

2024-04-251h 10

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Recapping the Masters, spring football, and hitting on some hoops topicsThe fellas are back with their “first” official off-season podcast. Still a lot to discuss, however. Scottie Scheffler took home another Masters victory. The college basketball transfer portal is breaking news every day. Spring football, MLB, and more. Thanks for listening!

2024-04-2157 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Hoops national championships, spring ball talk, and moving into the off-seasonThe guys had a host of topics to touch on in this episode. There is some more portal talk in terms of Iowa State basketball. Caleb and Casey reflect on both the men’s and women’s national championships. Who are the fellas taking to win the Masters? Plus, the two end the show by talking a little spring football.

2024-04-1157 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Reflecting on the hoops season and transfer portal madnessCaleb and Casey are talking Iowa State’s Sweet Sixteen loss at the hands of Illinois. The transfer portal has also been making a ton of noise in recent days, with guys coming and going. Is the big man making a return to college basketball? All of this, and so much more. As always, thanks for listening!

2024-04-0343 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Clones to the Sweet Sixteen and thoughts on tourney expansionIowa State has punched its ticket to the Sweet Sixteen and will take on Illinois in Boston on Thursday. The Cyclone women fell short in overtime against Stanford on Sunday, but it was a wildly successful season. Caleb and Casey also give their takes on the recent NCAA tournament expansion talks. Thanks for tuning in!

2024-03-2751 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey March Madness is hereIt’s the greatest week of the calendar year in sports. Caleb and Casey discuss Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw on both the men’s and women’s side. They also look back to the men steamrolling through the Big 12 tournament. How will the Big 12 teams fare in March Madness? Plus, the guys give their takes on each region of this year’s bracket. JOIN OUR ESPN TOURNEY CHALLENGE RIGHT HERE: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=240&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=ffe64fe2-226f-43eb-af33-19b47972ff8f&joinKey=47d35fd8-ef04-3dee-94c2...

2024-03-211h 03

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey It’s Big 12 tournament week and NFL free agency is wildCaleb and Casey are talking about Iowa State’s recent offensive woes. The Clones are the two seed in the Big 12 tourney this week. The women’s squad will be competing for a conference championship tonight. Plus, this has been as memorable of an NFL free agency as we can remember.

2024-03-1259 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The Iowa State men are eyeing a 2 seed and the women capped off an impressive regular seasonIt’s an episode heavy on Iowa State basketball today. Caleb and Casey discuss the men looking to lock up a 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. The women shattered all expectations this season as they have clinched a 4 seed in the Big 12 tournament. Plus, how many teams can the Big 12 get into March Madness? All of this, and much more. Thanks for listening!

2024-03-061h 04

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey March is closing in, Iowa State football coaching changes, and court stormingsCaleb and Casey are back after a one week skid to discuss Iowa State basketball and the college basketball world as March nears. What do the Cyclones need to do to secure a 2 seed? The Iowa State football coaching staff underwent some changes in the last week. Plus, the guys give their takes on court stormings as that has been a headliner recently.

2024-02-281h 00

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The best Iowa State basketball team since when?Caleb and Casey are recording in person this week for the first time in a while! The two talk Iowa State’s spot among the nation’s best basketball teams right now. It seems like the Big 12 will come down to the Cyclones and Houston. The guys make their weekly picks and give their three for three as well.

2024-02-171h 08

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Massive month of February for the Cyclones and the Big 12 is still a battle (Part 2)Technical issues forced Caleb and Casey to record this week’s episode in 2 parts. The fellas recap Iowa State’s road stretch and look ahead to the remainder of the season. There are still several teams in contention for the Big 12 title. The guys make their picks, give their 3 for 3, and take a quick look at the Super Bowl.

2024-02-0819 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Massive month of February for the Cyclones and the Big 12 is still a battle (Part 1)Technical issues forced Caleb and Casey to record this week’s episode in 2 parts. The fellas recap Iowa State’s road stretch and look ahead to the remainder of the season. There are still several teams in contention for the Big 12 title. The guys make their picks, give their 3 for 3, and take a quick look at the Super Bowl.

2024-02-0844 min

The BAD Podcast Basketball and Data: Cyclone Men's Basketball Recap and Predictions with Special Guest, Caleb PolkingMy good friend Caleb Polking joins me on the episode to talk Iowa State hoops! We look back on some memorable moments, games, and players through the non-conference schedule and first half of Big 12 play. Then, we predict where the cyclones will go in the rest of the regular season into the postseason tournaments. Key metrics and statistics are included throughout for enhanced analysis and insight! Listen to The Rundown with Caleb and Casey on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ed6TC6VcFgPXV3J3IU0fz?si=07ba90a6a9f14a0b Listen to The...

2024-02-0549 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones are rolling, the 2024 Big 12 football schedule is out, and Brock Purdy is in the Super BowlIt was a wild week in Hilton Coliseum. From tempers flaring in the K-State game, to Iowa State knocking off #7 Kansas, the Cyclones are now on a three game win streak as they head to Waco. The 2024 Big 12 football schedule was officially released on Tuesday. And, Iowa State’s very own Brock Purdy will face Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. Caleb and Casey break it all down and more. Thanks for listening!

2024-02-021h 15

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Caleb and Casey have made their return (Part 3 of 3)Caleb and Casey are finally back to continue The Rundown! Technical issues forced us to record this episode in three parts and with muffled audio, so bear with us. The guys take a look at Iowa State basketball’s massive week ahead, the gauntlet that is the Big 12 conference, give their three for three, and wrap it up with some NFL playoff talk.

2024-01-2431 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Caleb and Casey have made their return (Part 2 of 3)Caleb and Casey are finally back to continue The Rundown! Technical issues forced us to record this episode in three parts and with muffled audio, so bear with us. The guys take a look at Iowa State basketball’s massive week ahead, the gauntlet that is the Big 12 conference, give their three for three, and wrap it up with some NFL playoff talk.

2024-01-2404 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Caleb and Casey have made their return (Part 1 of 3)Caleb and Casey are finally back to continue The Rundown! Technical issues forced us to record this episode in three parts and with muffled audio, so bear with us. The guys take a look at Iowa State basketball’s massive week ahead, the gauntlet that is the Big 12 conference, give their three for three, and wrap it up with some NFL playoff talk. Thanks for tuning in!

2024-01-2424 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Special edition episode with Caleb’s dad, Ross PolkingCaleb has his dad, Ross, on the pod who’s a long time Iowa State fan. The two talk Iowa State football as the team heads into the off-season. They then recap the start of the Big 12 slate for both Iowa State men’s and women’s basketball teams. To cap it off, Caleb does some Iowa State-centric Q&A with Ross.

2024-01-141h 22

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Talking Iowa State’s bowl draw, Cy-Hawk week in hoops, the college football playoffs, and moreIowa State is headed back to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis. Should be a fun match-up and great trip for Cyclone fans. It’s Cy-Hawk week for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The college football playoffs were released yesterday, and definitely caused debate across the college football landscape. Caleb and Casey are talking all of this and more. Enjoy!

2023-12-0555 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Iowa State wins Snowmageddon in incredible fashionThe guys are back to recap Iowa State’s thrilling victory over Kansas State on Saturday night. It was the perfect way to cap off a great regular season. Onto bowl games! Caleb and Casey also make their weekly picks, give their 3 for 3, and talk a little Cyclone hoops following the trip to Orlando.

2023-11-291h 11

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Iowa State falls to Texas and it’s feast weekCaleb and Casey react to Iowa State’s 26-16 loss at the hands of Texas. The Clones travel to Manhattan for the Farmageddon rivalry against Kansas State. The guys look at the Big 12 championship picture, make their weekly picks, and are back with the second edition of the 3 for 3 segment.

2023-11-2158 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Cyclones dominate BYU, Texas comes to town, and the brand new 3 for 3 segmentCaleb and Casey are talking Iowa State’s dismantling of BYU. The Clones will take on Texas for the Longhorns’ last trip to Jack Trice Stadium in the Big 12 on Saturday. The guys talk Big 12 standings shake-up, make their weekly picks, and introduce a new segment called the 3 for 3.

2023-11-151h 14

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey ISU/KU recap and college basketball is under wayCaleb and Casey are back to talk Iowa State’s 28-21 defeat at the hands of Kansas. Don’t worry, Casey is back to being a Cyclone fan. Big 12 talk + CFB picks. The Iowa State men’s basketball season tipped off on Monday night. Enjoy!

2023-11-081h 15

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey A massive match-up looms for the Cyclones this weekendIowa State now sits atop the Big 12 after a 30-18 win at Baylor. Ranked Kansas comes to Ames on Saturday in what is sure to be an electric atmosphere. Making CFB picks, discussing Iowa’s Brian Ferentz news, and talking Cyclone hoops as the season is set to get underway.

2023-11-011h 03

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Coming off of a bye week, CFB picks, and secret scrimmagesThe Clones head to Baylor this week in an attempt to improve to 4-1 in Big 12 play. This is the third edition of Caleb and Casey’s college football picks. MLB playoffs, and talking Iowa State basketball’s secret scrimmage against Creighton.

2023-10-2437 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Iowa State is on a heaterIt’s the 10th episode of the pod! Caleb and Casey discuss Iowa State now in sole possession of 2nd place in the Big 12. Matt Campbell has the guys rolling. As expected, the new Big 12 teams are struggling this year. Thoughts on the preseason college basketball AP Top 25, MLB playoffs, and early Super Bowl projections.

2023-10-1744 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Iowa State football is gaining some serious momentum + introducing a weekly picks segmentOn a perfect, 10/10 day, Iowa State reigned victorious, 27-14, over TCU. The Cyclones, now 2-1 in conference play, have a winnable game this weekend at Cincinnati. Red River was awesome. The Big 12 after Texas and Oklahoma is still anyone’s game. Playoff baseball headlines, and the guys also introduce a new segment in which they make weekly college football picks for select games.

2023-10-111h 09

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Iowa State looking to bounce back this weekend, playoff baseball is underway, and Cyclone hoops talkFollowing a loss at the hands of Oklahoma down in Norman, Iowa State is back in Ames this weekend for the Jack Trice legacy game against TCU. It will definitely set the tone for the remainder of the season. The Big 12 looks to be Texas and Oklahoma, and then everyone else. October baseball is here! Also, we’re about a month out from Iowa State basketball. Caleb and Casey discuss it all on the eighth episode of the pod.

2023-10-0554 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Clones with a much-needed win, college football coaches are heated, and Brock Purdy is still surgingIt’s a loaded show. Caleb and Casey react to Iowa State’s refreshing win over Oklahoma State. They could surprise people this weekend at Oklahoma. The guys discuss the Big 12 starting to take shape. Ryan Day among other coaches had some emotion this weekend. Plus, is Brock Purdy a top ten NFL quarterback? All of this, and much more. Enjoy!

2023-09-261h 14

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Evaluating Iowa State’s trajectory after a loss at OhioIowa State dropped a tough one this week at Ohio. What does the rest of the season look like from here? It was an awesome college football weekend. Caleb and Casey hash out on all of this and more.

2023-09-191h 01

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Recapping Cy-Hawk loss + NFL week one was wildOn the heels of a 20-13 Cy-Hawk loss, Caleb and Casey discuss the game and what it means for the season as a whole. Clones travel to Ohio this weekend. The Big 12 bounced back, while the NFL pumped out storyline after storyline in its opening week.

2023-09-1240 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Clones roll UNI and it’s Cy-Hawk weekIowa State was dominant in a 30-9 victory over Northern Iowa this weekend. Cy-Hawk week is here. The guys discuss what the Cyclones need to do to get the win. The Big 12 had some rough losses on Saturday. Plus, week one of the NFL is upon us, and Caleb and Casey take a look at some of those storylines.

2023-09-0449 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey The season is hereCaleb and Casey are back and pumped to be getting the college football season rolling. They preview Iowa State’s match-up with UNI this Saturday. Week zero wasn’t too much fun. Plus, how will some of the Big 12 teams fare this week? Enjoy!

2023-08-2938 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey A look at the Cyclone offense and defense, week zero preview, and NFL storylinesCaleb and Casey are back for episode two of the pod. They preview each position group on Iowa State’s offense and defense before talking a little week zero college football. To round it out, the guys discuss some NFL topics as the preseason continues.

2023-08-2146 min

The Rundown with Caleb and Casey Introduction to the Rundown with Caleb and CaseyCaleb Polking and Casey Schiessler are here with the first episode of the brand new pod. The guys introduce themselves and the podcast and later discuss Iowa State football headed into the 2023 season plus conference realignment. Enjoy!

2023-08-1927 min

HowlerCast Friday Five S1 E2: Fast Food? Sandwich Shops or Chicken?Welcome to Friday Five on the HowlerCast where we debate the top five of who knows what. This week it is the top five fast food restaurants. There are some crazy reactions and has some spicy takes that you won't want to miss. This series is produced by Brandon Urbano with Caleb Polking, Mason Salisbury, and Kyler Hanson as hosts. If you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic idea contact Brandon Urbano. North Howler Socials Twitter: twitter.com/northhowler Instagram: instagram.com/northhowler TikTok: TikTok.com/@enhshowler W...

2022-09-1424 min

HowlerCast Friday Five S1 E1: The Ice Cream DebateWelcome to Friday Five on the HowlerCast where we debate the top five of who knows what. This week it is the top five ice cream flavors. It's a good one and has some hot takes. This series is produced by Brandon Urbano with Caleb Polking, Mason Salisbury, and Kyler Hanson as hosts. If you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic idea contact Brandon Urbano. North Howler Socials Twitter: twitter.com/northhowler Instagram: instagram.com/northhowler TikTok: TikTok.com/@enhshowler Website: northhowler.com Enjoy! - The...

2022-09-1414 min