Murph & Andy

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to Jamie Pollard’s fiery comments toward the SEC and Big Ten, debate whether a 24-team College Football Playoff would ruin the sport, and witness Victor Wembanyama fully enter alien territory. 🏈 Jamie Pollard fires back Pollard says the Big 12 and ACC should stop waiting around and let the SEC and Big Ten break away already — but only if they take all their sports with them. Murph & Andy break down the fallout and what it could mean for Iowa State and college athletics. 🏟️ The Big Ten wants 24 playoff teams Would expansion actually help schools like Iowa and Iowa State? Or are we slowly destroying everything that made college football special? 👽 Victor Wembanyama isn’t human After another ridiculous playoff performance, the guys debate whether Wemby is already the most impossible basketball player we’ve ever seen. 😂 Also included: • Murph preparing for a giant Italy family trip • The “death” of Schlitz beer • Movies • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales broadcast live from Either/Or on the Cheers for Beers Patio Tour and dive into the NFL’s increasingly over-the-top schedule release spectacle, Matt Campbell opening up about leaving Iowa State, and another incredible edition of “Who’s The A-Hole?” 🏈 NFL Schedule Release Madness The guys react to the Raiders’ Step Brothers parody, the Titans trolling fans in the streets, international games, holiday overload, and why the NFL somehow turned a schedule release into must-watch TV. 🌪️ Matt Campbell talks Iowa State exit Campbell discusses taking Cyclone players to Penn State, loyalty in modern college sports, and the emotional transition away from Ames. Who’s The A-Hole? • Zach Bryan refusing refunds after a weather-shortened concert • Graduation gift guilt and awkward money expectations Also included: • Scott School • Unnecessary Censorship • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy checks in from Arizona State graduation day as he and Andy Fales discuss Big 12 revenue gaps, Victor Wembanyama’s playoff ejection, Caitlin Clark discourse returning in full force, and a meaningful Coaches vs. Cancer night in Des Moines. 🎓 Harrison Ford graduation madness Murph reports live from Tempe as Arizona State moves graduation to nighttime because of extreme heat — and Harrison Ford fever takes over campus. 🏀 Coaches vs. Cancer reflections Keith opens up about returning as emcee for the Coaches vs. Cancer event and why this year’s event felt especially meaningful with Ben McCollum, T.J. Otzelberger, Kyle Green, and Eric Henderson together on stage. 💰 Big 12 revenue numbers released The guys react to Iowa State sitting near the bottom of the conference revenue rankings and what the growing financial gap means for the future of college sports. 🏀 Wemby ejected in huge playoff game Victor Wembanyama loses his cool, gets tossed for an elbow, and changes the entire Spurs-Timberwolves series. 🏀 Caitlin Clark discourse is BACK One Fever game was apparently enough for the internet to completely lose its mind again. 🎲 Also discussed: • Andy’s emotional tribute to an old childhood friend • Cruise ship illness horror stories • The return of patio season in Iowa • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales cover everything from the future of college football to movie sequels. 🏈 24-Team College Football Playoff? The guys react to the proposal for a massive 24-team CFP, the possible end of conference championship games, and what it could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, and the future of the sport. 🌍 Where’s the World Cup Buzz? With the World Cup just weeks away, why does it feel like nobody in America is talking about it? 🎬 Best Long-Awaited Movie Sequels Top Gun: Maverick, Blade Runner 2049, Jurassic World and more as the guys debate the greatest “legacy sequels” ever made. Plus: • Mr. Movie • ThrowDowns • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy are live from Big Grove to kickoff the 2026 Patio Tour. 🏀 Monstars Score?! An all-time bizarre NBA stat line sparks one of the funniest comparisons you’ll hear all week. 🎙️ Say What + SEC vs Big Ten Debate Greg Sankey’s comments raise eyebrows as the guys debate whether the Big Ten has officially passed the SEC—and what’s actually changed in college football. 🤔 Quickie Poll: Is Cornhole a Sport? Things get heated as the crew debates what actually qualifies as a “sport” (this one goes off the rails quickly). 🏇 Weekend Watch Guide NBA Game 7s, NHL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby—what’s worth your time this weekend? 🔥 Plus: • Scott School • What’s Bugging You • Throwdowns • Unnecessary Censorship • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy kick off the week with a packed Monday episode. 🏃 Drake Relays Deliver After early weather concerns, the Drake Relays come through in a big way with near-perfect conditions and a great crowd. Plus, stories from around campus. 🏈 NFL Draft Takeaways The guys break down a changing NFL Draft landscape: • Power conferences dominating selections • Transfer portal turning smaller schools into “feeder systems” • Iowa sets a modern record with 7 draft picks 🍅 Ketchup For Life?! Logan Jones lands with the Bears—and with it, one of the more unique sponsorship ideas you’ll ever hear. 📊 Quickie Poll: Iowa State Win Total Set at 5.5—are the Cyclones going over or under in Year 1 of a new era? 🏈 Spring Practice Thoughts • Iowa’s QB battle continues • Iowa State resets the roster under new leadership • Why spring games just don’t hit the same anymore 😂 Classic Murph & Andy Moments • A 4:30AM “break-in” scare that wasn’t what it seemed • Patio Tour schedule revealed (again) • Wheel of Randomness • Throwdowns • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy are back with Drake Relays' hot start, NIL debates, and one of the most important mascot controversies of the year. 🏃 Cy vs. Herky COLLISION The Drake Relays mascot race delivers instant controversy as Cy and Herky collide mid-race. Who’s at fault? The breakdown (and slow-motion analysis) you didn’t know you needed. 💰 $1.4 Million NIL Rumor?! The reported price tag for Audi Crooks sparks a bigger conversation about NIL transparency, sustainability, and what’s actually real in today’s college sports economy. 🏀 Portal Reality Hits Again From Iowa to Louisville, the guys discuss how roster movement, money, and expectations continue to reshape college basketball. 🍅 Ketchup for Life?! The NFL Draft introduces a “Mr. Irrelevant”-style twist—this time with a lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup. Surprisingly… everyone agrees that’s actually valuable. 🎬 Top Gun Double Feature Night Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick return to theaters for a one-day event—and the guys debate which movie is actually better. 😂 Classic Murph & Andy Randomness: • Drake Relays events (Grand Blue Mile, pole vault at the mall) • Earth Day + Des Moines updates • IKEA squatter story • Mr. Movie • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs hold it down while Andy attempts (and fails) to join from a boat in Mexico. 🌪️ Cyclones Go to the Mat: • Iowa State announces the addition of women’s wrestling, replacing gymnastics, and reshaping the future of the program. The guys break down why it makes sense in Iowa, even if the rollout was messy. 🏈 Cyclone Football Updates: • A big recruiting win for Iowa State and more injury concerns as the offseason gets off to a rocky start. 🥊 One of the Weirdest Iowa Stories Ever: • Boxing legend George Foreman is buried in Sioux City… and nobody knew for a year. The guys try to wrap their heads around how that stayed secret. 🏀 WNBA Drama & Media Debate: • A tense media moment involving Cathy Engelbert sparks a bigger conversation about professionalism, PR missteps, and the league’s growth. 😂 Classic Murph & Andy Moments: • Andy possibly lost at sea • Iowa pronunciation debates (Loess vs. “Luss”) • Little League nostalgia • A bar-hopping misadventure across Des Moines • Scott School • Unnecessary Censorship • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy are back with a loaded Monday episode—featuring airport celebrity sightings, transfer portal reality, and a little Masters history. 🏀 Milan Moves On: Milan Momcilovic enters the NBA Draft and transfer portal, officially ending his Iowa State career. The guys break down why it makes sense for both sides—and what it says about the current NIL era. 🐯 Mulkey Lands a Cyclone: Jada Williams heads to LSU, with a viral Kim Mulkey moment to match. Recruiting never sleeps. 🏌️ Rory Goes Back-to-Back: Rory McIlroy wins another The Masters, joining elite company—and somehow CBS misses the winning putt. ✈️ Airport Encounter: Murph runs into Julius Erving at the airport… and doesn’t ask for a photo. Would you? 🔥 Other topics include: • Iowa State’s rapid portal rebuild • Iowa still searching for key pieces • Luke Combs concert reactions at Jack Trice • MLB rule changes actually working • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everwhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy bring a little bit of everything—sports, movies, and absolute nonsense—in this loaded episode. 🎬 Movie Wednesday Throwback: Celebrating iconic baseball movies released on the same day—The Sandlot, Major League, and The Bad News Bears. Which one still holds up best? 🏀 Big Ten Reigns: With Michigan winning the national title, is the Big Ten Conference now the top conference in college sports? The guys debate conference dominance and whether the Big 12 was overrated this season. 🚨 NCAA Changes Coming? A proposed “5 to play 5” rule could reshape eligibility across college athletics. What it means for the future—and why it doesn’t fix everything. 📊 Portal Madness: Thousands of players entering the transfer portal continues to reshape college sports. Is this sustainable? 💩 Championship of Public Dumps: It all comes down to this… dive bar at closing time vs. music festival porta potty. You voted—and the results are in. 🎙 Other topics include: • Albert Pujols career milestone anniversary • Shipping fees rising everywhere • Casey’s growth into a pizza giant • Mr. Movie • Streaming services ruining movie credits • The Masters menu debate Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are back with a fun Friday edition of Murph & Andy 🔥 Cyclone Chaos: Audi Crooks enters the transfer portal, and the guys try to make sense of a mass exodus from Iowa State. Is it Bill Fennelly? NIL? Agents? Or just the new reality of college sports? 🎥 Pollard’s Response: Jamie Pollard releases a video addressing the situation - and Murph & Andy break down why it may have done more harm than good. 🏀 In-State Hoops: • Kyle Green takes over at UNI • Ben McCollum lands Storm Lake standout Jaidyn Coon 🚨 Plus: • The never-ending NIL vs tradition debate • Why NCAA Tournament success defines everything • A wild throwback rant about Matt Campbell • And yes… the Elite Eight of Public Dumps • Scott School and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A loaded episode of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere as the guys react to a wild weekend in recent college basketball. They break down the end of Iowa's magical Elite Eight run, including how close the Hawkeyes came to the Final Four and why the matchup with Illinois proved to be just too much down the stretch. The conversation also turns to Iowa State falling short in the Sweet 16 against Tennessee, and how the absence of Joshua Jefferson and poor free-throw shooting impacted the outcome. Plus: • Ben Jacobson leaves Northern Iowa for Utah State • The unforgettable finish as UConn stuns Duke at the buzzer • Reflections on Iowa’s improbable run under Ben McCollum • The emotional impact of March Madness and what’s next for both programs Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger a target for blue blood jobs? Murph & Andy break down the growing national buzz around Otzelberger and why Cyclone fans shouldn’t panic. The guys also dive into the massive Sweet 16 showdown between Iowa and Nebraska, where one program will advance to the Elite Eight in a historic moment. Who’s the true Cinderella? And what would a loss mean for each fan base? Plus: Reaction to Ben McCollum’s rising profile after Iowa’s tournament run Iowa vs. Nebraska preview and betting line movement Cyclones transfer portal news, including Addy Brown entering “What’s Bugging You?” featuring passionate Husker fans Mr. Movie MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices