This week, Levi and Marchie go through the next block of three games - Baylor, Kansas, and Kansas State. Then we discuss some of the realignment news that&apos;s rocking the college football world.

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DPNL: 2021 Opponent Preview - Baylor, KU, and Kansas State & Conference Realignment

On this weeks Litecast, the guys review the biggest storylines from Big 12 media day. We get petty as the discussion around Matt Campbell and his coaching future are getting old. Look out for some stray shots at the other Big 12 schools. We also tackle the discourse around the "Horns Down" gesture and whether or not culture is just an empty buzzword used by coaches. Elsewhere, the Bucks are on the verge of an NBA championship (we recorded before game 6) and there is some Suns resentment setting in.  We give some thoughts on LeBron&apos;s new Space Jam and wrap up with a season summary of the Bachelorette. Thanks as always to our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Litecast: Media Day Pettiness, Culture Debates, and Space Jam 2 Probably Stinks (We Aren't Watching It)

Levi, Cole, and Marchie are finally back to begin their 2021 football season coverage as they begin a four-part opponent preview series to go through each of Iowa State&apos;s opponents for the 2021 season. First up are UNI, Iowa, and UNLV.

DPNL: 2021 Opponent Preview - UNI, Iowa, and UNLV

The Litecast returns with a full house as Austin, Matt, and Dylan are back in action. We start with the news of 4-star in state recruit Hunter Deyo&apos;s commitment to Iowa State. This is a continuation of a trend as 2022 is looking good for the Cyclones. Is this the start of sustained success? We sure think so. The NBA Finals looks much more competitive as Giannis is playing out of his mind. Can the Bucks come back to win the whole thing? We also try to make sense of why Tyrese Haliburton is not on the Suns right now. In other basketball news, Team USA is struggling in Olympic prep, but we think we know how to fix it. Lastly, we play a new game to help us get ready for football season: Big 12 QB or country singer? Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Litecast: It's a Cyclone (Recruiting) State

The Litecast returns from a 1 week hiatus with Dylan and Austin giving thoughts on which Iowa State athlete could potentially make the best merch with July 1st approaching. Then it&apos;s on to the Donnie Report as the Huskers are in the hunt for a new AD. Husker Howie&apos;s dial up internet connection worked well enough to throw out Jamie Pollard&apos;s name in a tweet. How are we feeling? Should we be worried? In the NBA, Dylan&apos;s Nets Minute is put to rest for the season. Trae Young is hurt. Luka&apos;s Mavericks are imploding. Things could be going better for our teams. Abdel Nader&apos;s Finals MVP campaign is strong though. Lastly, we break down episode 4 of the Bachelorette. Dylan is out on Katie. Austin&apos;s take on hating Greg is vindicated. We sorted out the big Thomas drama and decide if we are in or out with Blake returning to the show. Presented by Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Litecast: The Pollard Donnie Report and ISU Athlete Merch

The College Football Playoff is on the verge of expanding to 12 teams and we have.... thoughts. Is 12 too many teams? Why do we have to include G5 teams? What does it mean for Iowa State (spoiler alert: money and access)? Kyrie Irving is injured and the Nets are still fighting. Things looked bleak but they can still beat the Bucks as long as Bruce Brown steps up. After a quick update on the Mavs/Hawks trade power rankings, we finish off with a recap of episode 2 of the Bachelorette. Katie stepped up. Karl is a sociopath. We are the foremost anti-Greg podcast in Bachelor Nation. There&apos;s some spicy conspiracy theories we toss around as we prepare for the rest of the season. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Litecast: CFP Expansion and Bachelorette Episode 2 Recap

The Litecast is raining down takes even if it will never rain outside again. We start with a discussion about Iowa State fans&apos; troubles acquiring tickets to the UNLV game in Las Vegas. Matt explains the whole situation and honestly, we kind of respect the hustle. Then the episode of Dylan takes over. Trae Young is having his moment. Luka Doncic&apos;s playoff run is over. We get a nice discussion of who won the infamous trade. The Brooklyn Nets are on fire. Can they win the East without James Harden? Last but not least, the guys break down the premier episode of Katie&apos;s season of the Bachelorette. Who stood out? Who really blew it on night 1? Why was Katie so into the gimmick intros? It&apos;ll be a fun season to follow in the coming months. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Litecast: UNLV Ticket Fiasco, Trae vs. Luka, and Bachelorette Premier Recap

This week, we debut the new (mostly) permanent, fan-centric format of the show going forward as Meg takes over as the full-time host. We try out the new format on managing editor Levi, as he talks about some of his most meaningful pieces of Iowa State memorabilia, and answers Meg&apos;s rapid-fire questions.

Show & Tell (Ep. 3) - Meg Takes Over!

As we continue to get closer to football season, Austin, Matt, and Dylan attempt to analyze the fan&apos;s mindset as we approach an unprecedented reality. We also attempt to define what will make the season successful. After that, we check in on the NBA playoffs as the Nets are rolling, Trae Young is having his moment, and Luka Doncic sadly got hurt. Lastly, we preview the upcoming season of the Bachelorette with our expectations for Katie, some superlatives, and some light roasting of the contestants. Also, we are putting out the call to BRING BACK THE REAL 98.3 THE VIBE. Thanks as always to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Litecast: Football Fan Psychology and a Bachelorette Season Preview

This week&apos;s Litecast features a great interview with Austin & Levi talking to Iowa State Senator Nate Boulton about the NIL bill introduced during this legislative session. Since he wrote it, who better to inform us of what it includes, what it doesn&apos;t, and the importance it carries? But before that, Matt, Dylan, and Austin hit the most important topics from last week&apos;s virtual tailgate tour. Bill Fennelly got extended, Kim Mulkey continues to haunt Iowa State, and Jack Trice Stadium will be full for football season. Plus, Austin would like to be unblocked on Twitter by Jamie Pollard please. The NBA playoffs are off in full force and the guys have some early impressions about the panicking LA teams and the battle of Trae Young vs Luka Doncic. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Litecast: NIL Interview with State Senator Nate Boulton

This week, Levi and Marchie sit down to discuss the current state of Name, Image, and Likeness Laws around the country, as well as Iowa&apos;s proposed bill. We get his perspective from the side of the athlete and discuss why it&apos;s so important for Iowa to pass a NIL bill, as well as what we think might need to happen to get it done.

DPNL: Talking NIL Laws

Playoff season is upon us, and the Litecast comes out in full force. We start by addressing the “controversy” around Jamie Pollard’s criticism of the Des Moines Register and the lack of coverage around Iowa State track/softball. After that, we jump in to a longer discussion on the NBA playoffs and the storylines we are following into the play in games. Apparently we all hate everyone except for the Nets? Also, Matt sells the podcast on the Minnesota Wild and why the NHL playoffs are the best postseason in sports. 

Litecast: Playoff-a-Palooza!

The Litecast is back with a big time interview! But first, Justin Fields is on the Bears. Kene Nwangwu is on the Vikings. The other Cyclones are signed as free agents. Austin and Dylan break down all the goings on from last week&apos;s NFL draft. Then, former Cyclone Chris Babb joins the podcast! We talk all things about his season in Germany with all the COVID restrictions, being coached by TJ Otzelberger, his Iowa State career, going head to head with his brother in Europe, and a great story about how he realized the NBA is a whole new level of basketball. He might be the coolest guy ever, and he doesn&apos;t get tired of seeing his dunk against Oklahoma State. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisBabb52! And support our sponsor Es Tas Bar & Grill!

Litecast: Chris Babb Joins the Show (Plus: NFL Draft Reactions!)

On this week&apos;s Litecast, we cover the big news in women&apos;s college hoops with Kim Mulkey leaving Baylor for LSU. Does that make Iowa State the favorite in the Big 12 next year? Then, Matt applies for the PA job at Hilton. Dylan and Austin have helpful suggestions, but we think he&apos;s a great candidate. In honor of Steele Jantz&apos;s appearance on the Night Cap, the guys share their best memories of his time at Iowa State. Lastly, in honor of this week&apos;s NFL draft, we did a mock draft of the current players on Iowa State&apos;s roster. Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill for sponsoring!

Litecast: Cyclone Mock Draft, Steele Jantz Memories, and Matt Applies for the Hilton PA Job

TJ Otzelberger keeps on winning on the recruiting trail, as this week we discuss incoming freshman and Ames native Tamin Lipsey, plus Kansas transfer Tristan Enaruna committing. Matt has some fun with stats as we try to make sense of Enaruna&apos;s stat line in limited minutes at KU. We also dip our toes in the transfer portal to see what else might be out there for the upcoming season.Elsewhere, the Nets are crumbling with all their stars constantly being injured. The Nets Minute gave us a chance to deep dive on what&apos;s been happening in the league this season. Is this the worst season ever? Do stats matter? Why is the league working against Luka Doncic with the play in tournament? Lastly, we play a game of In or Out covering NFL Draft QBs, spring games, and Joe Buck hosting Jeopardy. Matt gives us a rough explainer of the soccer Super League and maybe we&apos;re ok with it?Thanks to Es Tas Bar & Grill as always for sponsoring!

Litecast: More Recruiting Wins, NBA Questions, and Talking Soccer

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