Shows
2025-09-091h 04Men on MelroseIowa vs. Iowa State Rivalry Preview 2025We recap Week 1 vs Albany, Gronowski in Iowa's offense, strong point and weak points to fix for week 2.
2025-09-0242 minMen on MelroseIowa TE Luke Lachey + Ohio State PreviewWe preview the Ohio State game, run game, keys to victory. (33:38-1:14:51) Iowa TE & Columbus native Luke Lachey joins the show. His dad calling his game from the opponents side, growing up an OSU fan, getting back into football shape after injury, & adjusting to the new offense.
2024-10-011h 14Men on MelroseBuffalo Bills DE AJ Epenesa & Iowa Hawkeyes FB Hayden LargeAJ Epenesa talks jump to the NFL, family of Hawkeyes, his brothers getting a year together, the city of Buffalo, Bills Mafia, and playing former Hawkeyes. Hayden Large talks new OC Tim Lester, playing for Brian, message after Iowa State, and his journey to Iowa.
2024-09-251h 252024-09-1841 minMen on MelroseBrady Ross Joins The Show For Iowa State Game RecapBrady Ross joins the show to recap the Iowa State game (14:13)
2024-09-111h 20Men on MelroseIowa State vs. Iowa Preview w/Cyclone Trent, 3 Tool Team?, Stars of Week 1Deep Dive on the Illinois State recap plus the preview on Iowa State matchup for week 2.
2024-09-031h 18Men on MelroseCaleb Saunders Joins The Show + Illinois State Week RundownHow college suspensions should be handled, football being back, Tin Roof trip of a lifetime, Illinois State rundown. (31:53) Caleb Saunders joins the show. Behind the scenes, creative content at Iowa, hype videos & new ideas in the NIL era.
2024-08-281h 08Men on MelroseIowa Football 2024 Season PreviewIn home recruiting visits w/Coach Ferentz & Coach Wallace, Tory lighting it up in preseason, Henry Marchese joins us to break down the season game by game.
2024-08-201h 34Men on MelroseBroncos DB Riley Moss Joins the Show, Offseason Recap, Hawkeyes Get PaidOffseason buzz, Hawkeyes lead the charge in contracts, 2024 season preview, (23:31) Riley Moss joins the show
2024-08-0557 minMen on MelroseLions TE Sam LaPorta Joins The Show, Life In The NFL, Carrying The Torch Of Tight End UCaitlin Clark NBA Draft Stock, Top Sandwich Shops, (25:56) Sam LaPorta joins the show, life as a star TE, going to TEU, Meeting Calvin Johnson, Playing for Dan Campbell, Rookie Song "All Summer Long"
2024-02-281h 05Men on MelroseTristan Wirfs Joins The Show, Joe Jay & Ben Hansen from Track Boy, Caitlin Clark, Drafting Tory & CoopCaitlin Clark stirs up the whole sports world, We jinxed the mens bball into closing a win on the road, plus drafting Tory Taylor & Cooper DeJean, Tampa Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs joins the pod (16:10-55:36), Ben Hansen & Joe Jay discuss their new event with Track Boy (55:36-1:11:21) use promo code MOM2024 for 50% off for your team
2024-02-211h 112024-02-141h 00Men on MelroseThe 2023 Men On Melrose Rosie's Award Show Presented By ElraysWe start with talk on new Iowa OC Tim Lester, Super Bowl talk, and the first ever Rosie's award show presented by Elrays bar in Iowa City. Awards include: Hottest take of the year, Elrays athlete of the year, Thrilling moment, Foodie of the year, Iowan of the year, Big Ten Relegation, NFL rookie of the year, Brian Ferentz call of the year, Myth of the year, Moment of the year, Best Commercial, Most Conservative, Best under, Best Press Conference, PJ Fleck of the year, Heisman Trophy.
2024-02-071h 18Men on MelroseIhmir Smith-Marsette Joins The Show, Iowa's Offensive Outlook, Life In The NFL, The Carver Problem Gets FixedJoin the SWARM, Caitlin Clark needs two body guards at all time moving forward, The Iowa DCI needs to provide some answers for us, How to fix the mens hoops attendance problem. Ihmir Smith-Marsette joins us (42:20) to talk life in the NFL, Super Bowl Run with the Chiefs, Iowa's offensive struggles, how to recruit receivers now, His switch from Minnesota to Iowa in the Recruiting process.
2024-01-241h 162024-01-1848 min2024-01-0350 minMen on MelroseDeontae Craig Joins The Show, Big Ten Championship Week, Marshall Meeder MadnessDeep dive into keeping Nebraska out of a bowl game, Marshall Meeder with a game winning kick, fans in Lincoln and how fun that rivalry is, Big Ten Title Week, hopes of winning and chances, (33:22) Deontae Craig joins us to talk journey to Iowa, Basketball background, Recruiting trail stories, how this team keeps pulling out wins, the return to Indy
2023-11-291h 07Men on MelroseLuke Lachey Joins The Show, B1G West Champs, Nebraska WeekB1g West Champs Journey, Indy Bound, Nebraska Preview, What the rivalry is like as a player, staying in Iowa City on Thanksgiving as player. (30:07) Tight End Luke Lachey joins the show
2023-11-211h 04Men on MelroseNick Jackson, Nico Ragaini, & Tory Taylor Join Us Before Senior DayPre-show we discuss the chance to go to Indy, playing Ohio state or Michigan, Gripe with the AP voters - Our Guests are Nico Ragaini (18:36-45:52), Nick Jackson (45:52-1:06:48), & Tory Taylor (1:06:48-1:27:05).
2023-11-151h 27Men on MelroseHawkeye Takeover In Wrigleyville, Murphy’s Bar Beer Record, Rutgers Preview, When Can You Listen To Christmas Music?!Rundown from the weekend in Wrigleyville, Northwestern Recap & Rutgers Preview, Murphy's bar has a beer record set by Iowa fans, Phil Parker Heisman Talk, Embracing this season, When can you listen to Christmas Music? & Holiday Draft.
2023-11-081h 02Men on MelroseJay Higgins Joins The Show, We Address The Brian Ferentz News, Wrigleyville FestivitiesWrigleyville festivities recommendations for this weekend as we face off against Northwestern, we address Brian Ferentz mid season statement of him being fired after the season, the timing of it, and how things going forward could be impacted, plus we give our input on the Cooper Dejean Minnesota return. (38:24) Jay Higgins joins the show - his famous family, choosing Iowa, pick up basketball starting 5 from the football team, recruiting Deontae Craig, & playing for Coach Parker & Wallace.
2023-11-011h 10Men on MelroseTory Taylor Joins The Show, The Uglier Wins Are Truly More Beautiful, & Playoffs?After a masterful punting clinic by Tory Taylor, Defensive showdown from Iowa Wisconsin, and the B1G West on the line and Hawks show out. We embrace how we win, apologize for nothing, and hope we have crazier games. Tory Taylor Tuesday at 31:57
2023-10-181h 06Men on MelroseRecap Of Our Weekend In Iowa City, Big Ten West Super Bowl Week, Wisco Fan JackWe recap our journey to Iowa city, the live show, tailgates, and preview the Big Ten west super bowl in Madison this weekend with Wisco Fan Jack
2023-10-1156 minMen on MelroseCooper DeJean & Tory Taylor Join The Show, We Are A Deacon Hill Podcast, Purdue Fan/Editor Tommy Breaks Down PurdueTory Taylor (43:24) & Cooper DeJean (1:21:13) Join us to discuss last weekends heroics, Deacon Hill at the helm, and stories from the season. We deep dive into the game with our editor and also a Purdue fan Tommy. Debate of best seat on an airplane & best Taylor Swift songs.
2023-10-041h 42Men on MelroseDavid Eickholt & Brady Ross Join The Show, Beatdown In Happy Valley, Best Restaurants In Iowa CityWe start with our reaction to brutal beat down in Happy Valley, what we must avoid this weekend and what has to happen to feel better. Our draft of best restaurants in Iowa City + live show talk, (26:38) HawkeyeInsider 247sports David Eickholt interview, (59:03) Former Hawkeye Fullback Brady Ross interview
2023-09-271h 37Men on MelrosePenn State Week Is Finally Here & Tommy Helps Break Down The Game, Fall Weddings, Best Bar Deals/Events In Iowa CityWe talk about the new found rivalry across divisions in Penn State, the close matchups, HeavensFX videos, Happy Birthday to Scott Dochterman, fall weddings, best bar deals/events in Iowa City plus Penn State fan/human encyclopedia Tommy Moore helps us break down the game and predictions for Saturday.
2023-09-201h 15Men on MelroseHenry Marchese Joins The Show, Incredible Media Day Recap, Iowa’s Ceiling & Best Late Night Food in Iowa CityHenry Marchese joins us for Cyhawk game talk, Western Michigan Preview (and Penn State), incredible media days clips, the Ferentz Family, best late night food in Iowa City
2023-09-131h 13Men on MelroseTory Taylor Joins The Show, Hate State Week, Best Kind Of Tailgate BeersWe have big news in our upcoming schedule, How we looked week 1 and stacked up against the rest of the B1G, best kind of tailgate beers. (32:11) Tory Taylor joins the show, bachelor life, excitement for away games, Hawkeye Champion stories.
2023-09-071h 12Men on MelroseNico Ragaini Joins The Show, What We Missed This Summer, Top Iowa City Bars On Gameday EveIn our return episode we discuss all headlines we missed, changing of the guard from Spencer to Cade, Solon Beef Days 2023, top bars in Iowa City on gameday eve. Nico Ragaini joins the show (36:07) to talk this season, his new nickname & touchdown dance, California trip to train with the guys.
2023-08-311h 11Men on MelroseCooper DeJean Joins The Show, Defense in 2023, Playing For Phil Parker, Will We See Him On Offense?Cooper DeJean joins the show to talk high school hoops mixtape, first time going viral, high school superstar, becoming a star in his home state, new additions on defense, goals for 2023.
2023-03-0151 minMen on MelroseNico Ragaini Joins The Show, Reason He Stayed, His Famous Family, Year Of The Iowa ReceiverNico Ragaini joins the show - his favorite pizza styles, getting tweeted at by Dave Portnoy during the NIL era, why he decided to stay at Iowa, his family and their tailgates, throwing with cade, difference in expectations this year, breaking records next year, and goals for next season
2023-02-221h 11Men on MelroseRyan Gersonde Joins The Show, Super Bowl Bets, Caitlin Clark & Hoops Talk, Brian Ferentz ContractRyan Gersonde joins the show to talk Super Bowl rundown + prop bets, mens and womens hoops for Iowa, Caitlin Clark vs. Aliyah Boston, mens tourney run, Brian Ferentz contract is public
2023-02-151h 08Men on MelroseLandan & Levi Paulsen Join The Show, Famous Crawfish Boils, Hawkeye Legacy, Iowa Football CultureLandan & Levi Paulsen join the show - life since football, their famous team crawfish boils, guys they played with and moments that stood out, the culture of Iowa football
2023-02-011h 23Men on MelroseJoe Evans Joins The Show, Journey To A Scholarship, High School QB To Iowa DE, Picking Iowa Living In AmesJoe Evans joins the show to discuss growing up in Ames and being a lifelong Hawkeye fan, his dream to play for Kirk Ferentz, journey toa scholarship and starter, his decision to return for another season, all-time Iowa memories, and stories around campus.
2023-01-251h 11Men on MelroseSpencer Petras Joins The Show, His Future, His Favorite Memories At Iowa, & Mount Rushmore Of Iowa PlayersSpencer Petras joins us to talk about his future, the bowl game in Nashville, His favorite memories as a Hawkeye, and Mount Rushmore of Iowa players.
2023-01-181h 05Men on MelroseCharlie Jones Joins the Show + Rapid Fire Questions from Spencer Petras & Henry MarcheseCharlie Jones joins us to talk training for the NFL combine and draft, why he transferred, favorite memories at Iowa, what it was like playing against his former team, and rapid fire question from Spencer Petras and Henry Marchese
2023-01-111h 00Men on MelroseBest of 2022 Interview Clips From Our GuestsGuest clips include: Spencer Petras, Tory Taylor, Riley Moss, Mike & Henry Marchese, Arland Bruce, Kyler Schott, Keith Duncan, Sam Laporta, Kaevon Merriweather, Brady Ross, Jack Koerner, Luke Lachey, Drew Stevens, Diante Vines, Kate Safris, and Deuce Hogan.
2022-12-2742 minMen on MelroseDeuce Hogan Joins The Show, Proctor Flipping Reaction, & Bowl TalkDeuce Hogan joins the show to talk Kentucky football as we prepare for the showdown in the Music City bowl, Texas high school football, Iowa football, and Kadyn Proctor flipping reactions.
2022-12-211h 14Men on MelroseCount The Kicks & Every Kick Counts Kate Safris, Tory Taylor, And Keith Duncan Join The ShowKate Safris tells her story of how 5 Des Moines Area women began Count the Kicks, how Keith and Tory got involved with Every Kick Counts, and how it has ultimately led to an amazing organization that has helped saves the lives of many babies with stillbirth awareness. Punting is Winning has been a T-Shirt slogan that has swept the nation this year. Hear how Tory and Kate got connected.
2022-12-1457 minMen on MelroseHenry Marchese Joins The Show To Talk Portal, NIL Impacts, Cade McNamara Is A HawkeyeWe talk all of the portal mayhem - additions & departures plus what's yet to come, How NIL impacts programs and the portal.
2022-12-0856 minMen on MelroseTransfer Portal Talk Has Begun, Iowa’s Team Next Year, Bowl Game Outlook, College Football PlayoffWe talk about players hitting the portal already, implications for Iowa, potential changes, who has eligibility remaining, next years team, and College Football Playoff scenarios
2022-11-3052 minMen on MelroseTory Taylor & Henry Marchese Join The Show, Nebraska Preview, Michigan Ohio State ImplicationsMen On Melrose Ray Guy Award Winner Tory Taylor talks about how much different it is playing in the Big Ten vs down south, season turn around, Nebraska preview, how Ohio State vs. Michigan impacts us, punting in the weather this year.
2022-11-221h 04Men on MelroseThe Road To Indy Is Real, All Bets Are On, Coop Recaps Trip To Iowa CityThe road to Indy has been mapped out and we are driving this bus, betting hopes have come all the way back, coop recaps trip to IC + how the players are having fun. We are having fun now
2022-11-1643 minMen on MelroseDiante Vines Joins The Show, Wild Wild West Scenarios, Rose Bowl?We discuss Purdue beatdown, Big Ten West Scenarios, Manager games this week, Chris Hassel is the worst, Diante Vines takes us inside the facility, the offense clicking, and the vibes to win out
2022-11-091h 04Men on MelroseLuke Lachey + Drew Stevens Join The Show, End Of Season Goals Inside The Facility, Purdue OutlookWe talk KF's presser from last week and this week, Luke Lachey talks TE room, vibes in the locker room, and his meaningful game in columbus, Drew Stevens talks freshman year stories, Tory Taylor as a mentor, Kicking for Lavar
2022-11-021h 10Men on MelroseOhio State Was Fun, Northwestern Games As A Player, Big Ten West ScenariosWhat could be rock bottom? Outlook for Northwestern, Big Ten West Scenarios and who could win, Challenges to playing Northwestern as a player, we are still a better program than Iowa State.
2022-10-2552 minMen on MelroseJack Koerner Joins The Show, Previous Iowa Upsets, Ohio State Preview, Predictions And PicksFormer Iowa Safety Jack Koerner talks defensive mind heading into a game vs one of the best offenses, previous Iowa upsets and how to get the job done, predictions & picks for the weekend.
2022-10-201h 06Men on MelroseWe Keep It Real About Iowa Football, Second Half Schedule Preview/Predictions, We Have Best Fan Base On EarthWe get real about Iowa Football this year, Outlook for the final 6 game stretch, How could we and should we win the West?, What going back to the football facility is like as an alum
2022-10-1351 minMen on MelroseIllinois Tight End Michael Marchese & Hawkeye Legacy Henry Marchese Battle During Game Week + Surprise Guest Riley MossIowa City Recap, Game predictions, Illinois Tight End Mike Marchese battles it out with twin and former Hawkeye Henry Marchese + Riley Moss comes in to talk more smack.
2022-10-051h 16Men on MelroseBig Ten Defensive & Special Teams Players Of The Week Kaevon Merriweather + Tory Taylor + Legendary Fullback Brady RossLegendary Fullback Brady Ross (12:50-42:45) takes us through Rutgers recap (12:50-42:45), Michigan outlook, 2016 Michigan Fumble Recovery. Kaevon Merriweather (42:50-1:10:44) talks defense this year, keys to Michigan, 1v1 vs. Caitlin Clark, Tory Taylor (1:10:50-1:31:40) talks parents trip to America, punt bowl vs Rutgers, why he gets so excited on the sidelines.
2022-09-281h 32Men on MelroseRagaini’s Have Home Field Advantage, We Have Our First Rant, Rutgers Player Predictions-Nevada Recap
-Rutgers Outlook
-Michigan soon
-Our first rant (28 minutes)
-Player Predictions for Rutgers
2022-09-2259 minMen on MelroseHow Will Iowa Win The Big Ten Now?! Recap, Boys went to Iowa City, Nevada Preview + Player Predictions- Our trips to Iowa City & jumbotron time
- Big Ten West
- What the facility is like after a loss + recap
-Big Ten West
-Road Map to Indy
- Player Predictions for Nevada game
2022-09-1547 minMen on MelroseHeisman Watch Tory Taylor Joins the Show, Game 1 Recap, Iowa State Preview-Tory Taylor joins the show to talk about how the locker room is taking game 1, looking forward to Iowa State, Every Kick Counts, and his parents coming to see his first game in person.
-We recap game 1 and give our takes + Spin zones
-Preview for week 2 + coop talks about what its like going into Iowa State week as a player
-See you all in Iowa City this weekend
2022-09-0758 minMen on MelroseRyan Gersonde Joins the Show, Game Week, Bold Predictions and Player PropsWe have the worlds best holder Ryan Gersonde joining us to break down how Iowa looks, predictions on the season, Bets of the week, Nebraska Sucks, and we finish with game predictions and player props for offense and defense.
2022-08-311h 16Men on MelroseSam LaPorta Joins the Show, New Look Offense, Tight End U, & Camp StoriesSam LaPorta Joins the show and talks KF stories, buzz around camp, Abdul Hodge as new position coach, the love for practice, and an all-time welcome to the Big Ten moment.
2022-08-251h 21Men on MelroseKeith Duncan Joins the Show, Every Kick Counts, & Iowa Kids DayKeith Duncan joins the show to talk Iowa football, Every Kick Counts (Donate, visit Tory's link on our social media sites @menonmelrose, great cause), being the spoiler on the road, best moments at Iowa.
2022-08-161h 392022-08-0549 minMen on MelroseCalifornia is Big Ten Country, Proctor is Hawkeye, and Greatest Summer VibesZach Wilson is a certified dawg, what USC and UCLA bring to the Big Ten with recruiting, how Iowa stays true to the original purpose of NIL
PLUS Best vibes, smells, and locations of summer
2022-07-141h 14Men on MelroseIowa Regular Season Preview & Schedule Predictions with Henry MarcheseHenry Marchese joins us as we give our full regular season predictions. Records, scores, analysis, and what makes Iowa so desirable in the NIL Era?
2022-07-062h 06Men on MelroseSign This Man - Kyler Schott Gets His First Hair Cut Since High School and Joins the ShowKyler Unveils his new look as he chops his hair, talks NFL tryouts, Iowa days as a starter and scout team stories.
Paul Finebaum is on fire with his tweets as we discuss best Iowa moments under KF + best college football atmosphere
2022-06-231h 31Men on MelroseArland Bruce Joins the Show, Receiver Room Stories with AB & Coop, Mens League Softball is Taking us for a RunArland Bruce joins the show to talk receiver room stories, goals for the year, Lucon legend, and Rapid Fire.
Preshow we have NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, LIV Golf, US Open, and adult athletics are not going as planned
2022-06-161h 23Men on MelroseComedian Joe Marrese Joins the Show, Beer Sales Soar at Kinnick, Iowa Chicks Release Toxic Male NamesWe have Chicago native & former Hawkeye and comedian Joe Marrese joining the show
-Reliving Iowa College Days
-Chicago Sports & Pizza
-Best Comedy Cities
-A draft of the best beers
Pre-show we talk NBA & NHL Playoffs + Predictions, Stranger Things & Top Gun Review (No Spoilers), Kinnick Alcohol Sales Number Release, Iowa Chicks has the Name "Jack" as #1 Toxic Male Name
2022-06-081h 37Men on MelroseCharlie Jones is Transferring, Football Schedule Time Slots Are Out + Chicks on Campus Ft. Nikita-Insight on Charlie Jones Transferring - inside the locker content with our very own Max Cooper with the receiver room
-Football schedule time slots
-Chicks on Campus segments - Biggest "only child" on the team, Ranking dorms on campus, Athletes Vs. Frats
2022-05-311h 01Men on MelroseWe have TWINS Henry & Michael Marchese Joining the Show, NBA Playoffs, PGA Championship, & a Draft of Best TwinsPre-Show with Henry we go through NBA Playoffs, PGA Championship, & Our Brief knowledge of the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp Case
Interview with the Marchese twins what it was like growing up in football family, Dad stories from his Hawkeye days, and what is it like playing AGAINST your twin?!
Our draft of best twins with some shocking steals. Vote on our Twitter and Instagram pages for the winner @menonmelrose
2022-05-241h 55Men on MelroseRiley Moss Talks Dough Boys, Offense Vs. Defense in Spring Ball, Big Ten West Odds & SegmentsOdds on the Big Ten West are out, Riley Moss relives favorite Iowa memories and why he came back for another year, how Phil Parker is so dominant year after year, a draft of top 3 pregame songs before hitting the town.
2022-05-121h 23Men on MelroseTory Taylor Talks Australia & Life in Iowa City, Coop Returns To Iowa, NFL Draft TalkCoop goes back to Iowa City for Lindy's Draft Party, Hawkeyes hit the draft & signings, Tory Taylor joins the show to talk life in Australia, Iowa City, and American Football.
2022-05-051h 26Men on MelroseSpencer Petras Joins us for Pilot EpisodeBrand new Pod delivers content taking you inside the life of players around the country, life in Iowa City, and sports updates.
Iowa Hawkeye Quarterback Spencer Petras joins the show to talk about the QB room, Spring Ball development, and rapid fire segment for the fans
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