Shows
Saturday Morning PregameBaseball Breakdown, Iowa State Won't Allow Fans, NBA and NHL and Kentucky DerbyEmery Songer and Sean Roberts break down the baseball playoff picture and why teams like the Rays and A's are so good. They talk to Jared Stansbury from Cyclone Fanatic about the odd week for Iowa State's Athletic Department. They wrap up the show talking about the NBA and NHL Playoffs and the Kentucky Derby.
2020-09-0551 minSaturday Morning PregameHigh School Football Recap from a Wild Week 2, Wood Bat League Showdown, Sean's Plea to Hawkeye FansEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the second week of a weird high school football season, including Dowling and Waukee's big wins. They talk about their matchup in their wood bat baseball league and Sean tells Hawkeye fans that they should cheer for Notre Dame.
2020-09-0546 minSaturday Morning PregameHow To View 2020 From a Regular Person's PerspectiveEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the weird situation with COVID-19 in 2020 and how the racial injustice protests have been affected by politics. Plenty of callers weighed in with their thoughts as well.
2020-08-2944 minSaturday Morning PregameLove of Baseball and Why Not the White Sox? RIP Chadwick BosemanEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about their love for the White Sox, who now sit in first place in the American League Central. They go through the rest of the baseball standings and talk to a caller about why they love the sport of baseball so much.
2020-08-2948 minSaturday Morning PregameBruno Joins to Talk About Full Court Press, NHL and NBA Playoff TalkEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk with Bruno about the cool stuff happening with the Full Court Press bars and restaurants as this week is Restaurant Week in Des Moines. The guys also break down the NHL and NBA Playoff Pictures.
2020-08-2240 minSaturday Morning PregameGO GO WHITE SOX! and High School Football Season Preview and the Blackhawks are out of the playoffsEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the White Sox win over the Cubs Friday night and why it's such a big deal. They speculate on how the high school football season will work after it starts this week. They wrap up the hour by chatting about the end of the Chicago Blackhawks' season after being eliminated in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2020-08-2247 minSaturday Morning PregameFavorite Sports Theme Songs, Is Lewis Hamilton the Current Tiger Woods?Emery Songer is joined by Connor Ferguson and they talk about their favorite sports theme songs, debate on if Lewis Hamilton is the most dominant athlete in the world right now, and what sports they are excited for this weekend.
2020-08-1547 minSaturday Morning PregameConnor Ferguson Guest Hosts, What Will Sports Look Like in Fall?Sean Roberts is out this week, so Emery Songer is joined by Connor Ferguson of Cyclone Fanatic and Always RaceDay. They talk about the Big 10 and Pac-12 cancelling college football this fall, the strange scene in Cincinnati last night, and sports theme songs.
2020-08-1550 minSaturday Morning PregameWhich Golfers Do You Like? The Future of Sports This Year with COVID-19 - Hour 2Emery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about their love for golf and which pro golfers they like to watch as the PGA Championship moves on. The guys talk about the NHL Playoff system for this year and if it's truly fair and the celebration of teams for accomplishments outside of championships. They also talk about the MAC postponing football to the spring.
2020-08-0846 minSaturday Morning PregameNHL Playoffs Are Awesome, Wood Bat Leagues Are Also Awesome - Hour 1Emery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the NHL playoffs and how the format has affected the league. The guys talk about Sean's wood bat baseball league and Emery talks about joining the league. They also talk about the baseball playoff scenarios in the early going and how random it seems.
2020-08-0850 minSaturday Morning PregameTrending Iowa and More! More! More! with Emery Songer and Sean Roberts - Hour 2Andy Fales is joined by Emery Songer and Sean Roberts of the Saturday Morning Pregame on KXnO. They go through Trending Iowa and More! They also talk about different random things that Sean and Emery think.
2020-08-0636 minSaturday Morning PregameA Saturday Morning Pregame Edition of the Show - Hour 1Andy Fales is joined by Emery Songer and Sean Roberts for a special Thursday show, as Murph and AD are out. The guys talk about the Amway Coaches' Poll and how Iowa and Iowa State are both ranked to start the season. They also chat about some of the big disagreements between Emery and Sean, the two hosts of the Saturday Morning Pregame on KXnO.
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Missing in the MetroUPDATE: The latest in the case of Abdi SharifUPDATE: The latest in the case of Abdi Sharif
2020-08-0500 minSaturday Morning PregameThe NBA and NHL Are Back, Social Justice Reform Conversations ContinueEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the return to the NBA and NHL season in their respective bubbles. The conversation shifts to the social justice reform conversations that have been had in the NBA since the return.
2020-08-0149 minSaturday Morning PregameEmery's Officially Got New Dogs, Baseball is ScaryEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about Emery going through the foster and adoption process with his new greyhounds. They also talk about the Major League Baseball season and try to figure out how the season will be able to continue during the regular positive tests of COVID-19.
2020-08-0146 minSaturday Morning PregameBob Carpenter, Brandon Hurley and Laura VandeBergEmery Songer has a trio of guests including Washington Nationals play-by-play broadcaster Bob Carpenter, the Jefferson Herald's Brandon Hurley and Hawkeye Sports host Laura VandeBerg
2020-08-0147 minSaturday Morning PregameCollege Sports Will Happen; We're Growing As PeopleEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the return of college football and how that will happen regardless of the COVID-19 outbreaks. They also chat about the NBA and NHL bubbles and return of those sports and chat about their growth as people over the last few years.
2020-07-2547 minSaturday Morning PregameFair Food Weekend! Baseball is Back and We Love ItEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the "Taste of the Fair" event happening at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and how the event will work with people trying to social distance from one another. They also break down the first couple of days of baseball in the Major Leagues.
2020-07-2549 minSaturday Morning PregameMajor League Baseball Predictions, Golf CultureEmery Songer and Sean Roberts make their predictions for the Major League Baseball season and talk about golfing and what they think of the culture in golf.
2020-07-1851 minSaturday Morning PregameHow Is Facebook and Twitter Different? Who Will Win Baseball's Awards?Emery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the difference in radio station audiences and the social media interactions with them. They also break down the upcoming shortened Major League Baseball season and who will win the major awards.
2020-07-1848 minSaturday Morning PregameBig Ten Conference and Politics in SportsEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the Big Ten Conference and their decision to play only conference games this year. The guys talk about the affect that politics has had on the return of sports and why other countries haven't had these issues in their sporting events over the last couple of months.
2020-07-1151 minSaturday Morning PregameNew Dogs In the Guys' Lives, Baseball Opt Outs, Blue Jays QuarantinedEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the new dogs that they have in their lives and how happy it is to have them. They break down the players that have decided to opt out of the baseball season and why that has happened. They also chat about Toronto threatening Blue Jay players if they leave their facility and hotel.
2020-07-1153 minSaturday Morning PregameWhite Sox Dave from Barstool Sports, Suburban Jogger Mom and Emery Joins the Program - Hour 2With Emery Songer out Jared Stansbury and Erick Zamora fill in and along with Sean Roberts chat with White Sox Dave about the MLB season rejoined and the drunkest Dave's ever been. Suburban jogger mom Steph Copley from the Title IX Podcast on Cyclone Fanatic calls in to flex about how she's being active and healthy on a Saturday morning and Emery Songer calls in to explain why he's out today. The guys end the show chatting on Coach Mike Krzyzewski's Twitter statement on Black Lives Matter and Zamora explains how a really good NHL team could end up with...
2020-06-2751 minSaturday Morning PregameEmery Gone to Help the Bears, the Drunkest You've Ever Been and Hub City vs Home Ballparks - Hour 1Sean Roberts hosts the show with Jared Stansbury and Erick Zamora with Emery gone after a night of drinking makes him head out to help the bears in Transylvania, with a stop over in Budapest. That leads into a conversation about the drunkest you've ever been as Sean and Jared decide they wanna learn more about Erick. At the end of the hour the guys chat about the MLB's proposal to come back and the conversation between having a hub city and playing games in home ballparks.
2020-06-2750 minSaturday Morning PregameWeird Belmont Stakes Today, Will NBA Players Come Back, Girl Stories and Golf FashionEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the weird Belmont Stakes today and the chances that some high profile NBA players will not play in the NBA's return to play. The guys share stories about girls in their adolescence and what is acceptable golf attire.
2020-06-2052 minSaturday Morning PregameMLB Still Can't Figure It Out, Sean Is Now a Legit GolferEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the latest breakdown in the Major League Baseball restart plans. Sean explains why he's now a legitimate golfer and how that interest started.
2020-06-2046 minSaturday Morning PregameKen Miller Knows When the Mic Is HotEmery Songer chats with KXnO host Ken Miller about his history in sports talk, the infamous KXnO F-bomb incident, and the return to sports.
2020-06-2047 minSaturday Morning PregameKyrie Irving Continues Disrupting the League, MLB Continues to Frustrate FansEmery Songer and Jared Stansbury talks about Kyrie Irving and his plea to players to not go to Orlando to restart the NBA season. They also chat about Major League Baseball and the way they continue to drag their feet on getting their season started.
2020-06-1351 minSaturday Morning PregameIowa Press Conference Conjures Emotions, NASCAR Leading the Way on Racial InjusticeSean Roberts is out for the week, so Emery Songer is joined by Jared Stansbury from Cyclone Fanatic. They talk about the Iowa football press conference and what they took from that. They also talk about the way NASCAR has moved forward in supporting minorities.
2020-06-1351 minSaturday Morning PregameNBA Returns to Play and Baseball Doesn't, Sean and Emery Blow Their GasketsEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the NBA's plan to return to play in July to finish this season. They also express frustration about the lack of movement or constructive conversation with Major League Baseball and the Players' Association. They finish the hour continuing their conversation about the former Iowa Hawkeyes talking about discrimination in the locker room.
2020-06-0652 minSaturday Morning PregameFormer Hawkeye Football Players Tweet About Unfairness in Locker RoomEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the protests around Des Moines and the former Iowa Hawkeye football players that have come forward about injustices or discrepancies in the team's locker room.
2020-06-0646 minSaturday Morning PregameThe Morning After the Des Moines Protests - Hour 2Emery Songer and Sean Roberts recap the night of protests in Des Moines and take calls and tweets from listeners.
2020-05-3048 minSaturday Morning PregameThe Morning After the Des Moines Protests - Hour 1Emery Songer and Sean Roberts recap the night of protests in Des Moines and take calls and tweets from listeners.
2020-05-3052 minSaturday Morning PregameThe Last Dance Left Some People SourEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the state reopening and break down some of Michael Jordan's old teammates feeling sour about how they were portrayed in "The Last Dance."
2020-05-2353 minSaturday Morning PregameAre You Excited That Iowa is Being Opened Up?Emery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about how they expect Iowa to handle opening back up.
2020-05-2348 minSaturday Morning PregameWhat Sports Do You Want to Watch This Weekend?Emery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the return of some live sports and which ones they are looking to watch this weekend. They continue their haircut debate.
2020-05-1651 minSaturday Morning PregameHow Long Could You Possibly Spend Getting Your Hair Cut?Emery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about haircuts, the reopening of Iowa, rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, and colleges cutting sports to save money.
2020-05-1649 minSaturday Morning PregameWhite Sox Dave Talks Quarantine in Chicago, More Favorite MLB PlayersEmery Songer and Sean Roberts are joined by White Sox Dave from Barstool Sports to talk about how Chicago is handling the COVID-19 pandemic and his reaction to The Last Dance documentary. They finish their list of their favorite MLB players at every position. They wrap up the show by recapping their first year.
2020-05-0951 minSaturday Morning PregameCelebrating One Year, Sean's an Eligible Bachelor, Favorite MLB PlayersEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about their one year anniversary of hosting the Saturday Morning Pregame. They chat about some of things going on with COVID-19 and talk about one listener's claim that Sean is the most eligible bachelor in Des Moines. They wrap up the hour talking about their favorite baseball players of their lifetimes.
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2020-05-0700 minMissing in the MetroUPDATE: Abdullahi SharifRecorded May 5, 2020. An update on the case of Abdullahi Sharif.
2020-05-0600 minSaturday Morning PregameTaking Advantage of Alone Time, "Where's He From?," Visors Look DumbEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about how they are taking advantage of alone time and making 2020 a year to remember, even if they can't go out and about. They continue their discussion on visors, and Emery quizzes Sean on the native country of NBA stars.
2020-05-0253 minSaturday Morning PregameIs the Visor Look Underrated? Life Philosophy During QuarantinesEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about what they have been doing the last week. Emery talks about wearing a visor while golfing and Sean wonders if it is now an underrated look.
2020-05-0257 min2020-04-2900 min2020-04-2900 minSaturday Morning PregameWhere'd He Go? And more NFL Draft TalkEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the NFL Draft and play a game about NBA players.
2020-04-2549 minSaturday Morning PregameFarmers' Markets, NFL Draft, The Last DanceEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about the reopening of the Iowa economy (to some extent) and whether they'd go to a farmers' market. They talk about some things with the NFL Draft and break down what they thought about The Last Dance.
2020-04-2551 min2020-04-2400 min2020-04-2300 minSaturday Morning PregameBest Baseball Team Ever, The Last Dance, College Hoops TransfersEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about who they think is the best baseball player at every position in their lifetimes. They also talk about why they're excited to watch the premier of "The Last Dance." Matt Bain from the Des Moines Register joins the show to talk about the four Division I men's basketball teams in Iowa and the way their rosters are changing heading into next year.
2020-04-1852 minSaturday Morning PregameEmery's About to Try Coffee, Should Pete Rose Be In The Hall of Fame?Emery Songer and Sean Roberts host the show and talk about Emery getting set to try coffee for the first time in his life. They also talk about whether or not Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.
2020-04-1852 min2020-04-1800 min2020-04-1700 min2020-04-1600 min2020-04-1500 min2020-04-1200 minSaturday Morning PregameBaseball with Alex Cohen, Drake with Brian Hardin, MNF StrugglesEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk with Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen about what he's doing during social distancing and the future in his eyes for minor league baseball. The guys break down Drew Brees refusing to join ESPN's Monday Night Football and signing with NBC after his playing career is over. They wrap up the show talking about the spotlight at Drake University with their Athletic Director Brian Hardin.
2020-04-1150 minSaturday Morning PregamePlaying The Show, Obi Beats Garza, and RIP to the XFLEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about their enjoyment playing MLB The Show on PS4 and how that's whetting their palette for baseball in these strange times. They also touch on Obi Toppin win the Wooden Award over Luka Garza, and shed a small tear for the loss of the XFL.
2020-04-1149 min2020-04-1000 min2020-04-0800 min2020-04-0700 min2020-04-0600 minSaturday Morning PregameArguing Toppin vs. Garza, WrestleMania Talk, Virtual Beer Pong?Emery Songer and Sean Roberts take several calls about the Obi Toppin and Luka Garza debate. They also chat about the difference of this year's WrestleMania and a virtual beer pong tourney on Instagram Live.
2020-04-0452 minSaturday Morning PregameTalking Personal Loss and Why Obi Toppin Also Deserved the Player of the YearEmery Songer and Sean Roberts talk about their recent personal changes, including Sean's break-up and Emery's loss of his dog. They talk about keeping busy during this time of social distancing. And they make an argument about why Obi Toppin was deserving of winning National Player of the Year.
2020-04-0450 min2020-04-0300 min2020-04-0200 min2020-04-0100 minSaturday Morning PregameMegan Gustafson InterviewEmery Songer and Erick Zamora interview former Iowa Hawkeye Basketball Legend Megan Gustafson as they chat how things changed for her dramatically while playing professionally in Hungary, her time and experience in the WNBA, why she wasn't surprised her Hawkeye women's team did well this year after she left the program and if the comparisons to her game and Luka Garza's are fair.
2020-04-0114 min2020-03-3100 min2020-03-3000 min2020-03-2900 min2020-03-2800 min2020-03-2700 min2020-03-2600 minMarooned! With Judy and Andrew DownsWhat is this podcast?Judy and Andrew talk about what this podcast may or may not become. Thanks for checking us out!
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Marooned! With Judy and Andrew DownsA Short Introduction to Marooned!A Short Introduction to Marooned!
2020-03-2400 minMissing in the MetroThe Case of Abdullahi SharifAbdi Sharif walked away from Target on Merle Hay road in January of 2020 and has not been seen since. We are joined by Sam Nicolino, a classmate of his to discuss how the community is responding to his disappearance.
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Sports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyRudyMurph, Andy and AD dive into 1993's "Rudy". Audio courtesy of TriStar Pictures.
2019-12-1700 minMissing in the MetroThe Case of Beth Ann RicketsWe talk with the daughter of Beth Ann Rickets as we cover the many sorted details of the final months of her mothers life. A powerful conversation about the impact left on the families of these missing persons cases.
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2019-10-2400 min2019-08-3000 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyField of DreamsMurph, Andy, and AD dive into the 1989 classic, Field of Dreams.
2019-08-1600 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyThe WaterboyMurph and AD dive into, and give differing opinions on, 1998's The Waterboy.
2019-08-0200 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyDays Of ThunderMurph, Andy, and AD dive into the 1990 Tom Cruise film Day's of Thunder.
2019-07-1800 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyCaddyshackMurph, Andy and AD dive into the 1980 classic Caddyshack.
2019-06-2000 min2019-06-1200 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyMurph, Andy, and AD dive into 2013's Jackie Robinson Biopic "42"
2019-06-0500 min2019-05-2400 min2019-05-1600 minMissing in the MetroThe Case of John Wayne JefferyIn May of 1990, John Jeffery was murdered outside a local bar. Nearly 29 years to the day, Ross, Heather, and Sgt. Parizek talk about the details. Hear how the suspect list evolves. How some names are crossed out, and others are not.
2019-05-1500 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyMurph, Andy, and AD dive into the 2006 comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
2019-05-0300 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyBad News BearsMurph, Andy, and AD dive into the 1976 classic The Bad News Bears.
2019-04-2500 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyThe Mighty DucksMurph, Andy, and AD discuss 1992's The Mighty Ducks! Please rate and subscribe!
2019-04-1800 min2019-04-1000 minMissing in the MetroThe Case of Diane SchofieldA look at the 1975 murder of Diane Schofield in Des Moines. A 21-year old mother was murdered over 40 years ago, and the DMPD believes somebody knows something.
2019-04-0300 minSports Movie Pod with Murph and AndyHoosiersMurph, Andy, and AD kick off the Sports Movie Pod with a classic: 1986's Hoosiers!
2019-03-2100 minMissing in the MetroUPDATE: Gloria Gary caseWe fill-in a few holes we accidentally left in our episode on the Gloria Gary case. Any questions you have about an episode can be sent to rosspeterson@iheartmedia.com
2019-03-0500 minMissing in the MetroThe Case of Darleen FitchettRoss, Heather, and Sgt. Parizek are joined by Det. Danny White to review the unsolved case surrounding the disappearance of Darleen Fitchett in January of 1960.
2019-03-0500 minMissing in the MetroThe Case of Gloria GaryReviewing the solved case of Gloria Gary to demonstrate how a case is worked.
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