Legends & Listeners

Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.

  1. Legends & Listeners: Dusty May Leaves Michigan, Bennett Stirtz NBA Draft Buzz & Iowa Mailbag

    2d ago

    Legends & Listeners: Dusty May Leaves Michigan, Bennett Stirtz NBA Draft Buzz & Iowa Mailbag

    Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to the stunning news that Michigan national championship coach Dusty May is leaving for the NBA, discuss Bennett Sturtz's NBA Draft outlook, and answer listener questions on Iowa football, NIL, Kirk Ferentz, Iowa women's basketball, and much more. 🏀 Dusty May Leaves Michigan The biggest story in the Big Ten this week: • Dusty May leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks • What it means for the Wolverines after a championship season • Potential replacements and the future of Michigan basketball • Why this move could impact Iowa and the rest of the Big Ten 🐤 Bennett Sturtz NBA Draft Watch Iowa basketball's star point guard is expected to hear his name called early. • First-round projections continue to rise • Which NBA teams make the most sense? • What his draft status means for Ben McCollum and Iowa basketball 🏈 Iowa Mailbag Chad and Scott tackle the biggest Hawkeye questions: • The quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Heklinski • Iowa's NIL and revenue-sharing strategy • Why turnovers have declined defensively • Expectations for transfer additions • Kirk Ferentz's future timeline at Iowa • Could this WBB roster be Final Four-caliber? Plus • Michigan's coaching search pressure • Iowa's new Carver-Hawkeye Arena court • College athletics in the NIL era Legends & Listeners presented by Game Day Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 24m
  2. Legends & Listeners: Lucy Rohden Discusses Her Rise to CFB Lucy, Best Atmospheres, & Brendan Sorsby

    Jun 10

    Legends & Listeners: Lucy Rohden Discusses Her Rise to CFB Lucy, Best Atmospheres, & Brendan Sorsby

    With Chad Leistikow away, Scott Dochterman welcomes one of the fastest-rising voices in college football media: Lucy Rohden. The former Iowa student, Dan Le Batard Show personality, and creator behind CFB Lucy opens up about her career journey, college football adventures, the future of sports media, and the current state of the sport she loves. 🎙️ The Birth of CFB Lucy Lucy explains why she left the Dan Le Batard Show, how the modern sports media landscape has changed, and why she's betting on herself as an independent creator covering college football on her own terms. 🖤 Iowa Memories & DITV Days From journalism camp and her first impressions of Iowa City to covering Hawkeye athletics through DITV, Lucy reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and explains why Iowa remains one of the most underrated college football destinations in America. 🏈 The Brendan Sorsby Controversy Scott and Lucy dive into the biggest story in college football: the court ruling allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to remain eligible despite gambling violations. They discuss the NCAA's lack of authority, Texas Tech's role in the saga, and what it means for the future of the sport. 🌎 Best College Football Atmospheres Lucy ranks her favorite places in college football, including: • LSU • Texas A&M • Oregon • Iowa • Tennessee • West Virginia Plus stories from her travels covering games all across the country. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  3. Legends & Listeners: Recruiting Pressure, Iowa’s Best Rewatchables, and Scheduling News

    Jun 4

    Legends & Listeners: Recruiting Pressure, Iowa’s Best Rewatchables, and Scheduling News

    It's officially Horse Latitudes season. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Iowa's latest scheduling news, discuss the pressure on Tyler Barnes as Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend arrives, and debate whether it's time to feel sorry for Iowa State fans after a brutal offseason. Plus, they rank the best Iowa games from the past year to rewatch during the summer and break down the latest efforts to reshape college sports. 🏀 Neutral Site Mania The Hawkeye women will face Vanderbilt in Sioux City while the men take on Creighton in Des Moines. Chad and Scott discuss the growing trend of neutral-site games and what it means for fans and scheduling. 🏈 Recruiting Weekend Under Pressure Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend is here. The guys examine the pressure facing GM Tyler Barnes, key visitors on campus, and why Iowa moved its premier recruiting weekend earlier on the calendar. 📺 Iowa's Summer Rewatchables From Iowa-Nebraska basketball in the NCAA Tournament to the Florida upset, Penn State football, Vanderbilt football, and more, Chad and Scott rank the best Hawkeye games to revisit this summer. 🌪️ Is It Time To Feel Sorry For Iowa State? Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky. Audie Crooks to Oklahoma State. Matt Campbell to Penn State. The guys discuss whether Cyclone fans deserve sympathy after a rough stretch of departures. 🏛️ The Future Of College Sports The latest congressional proposals, revenue sharing debates, NIL concerns, and what comes next for the Big Ten, SEC, and college athletics. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 22m
  4. Legends & Listeners: Primetime Cy-Hawk, 24-Team Playoff Debate & Senate Bill For College Sports

    May 29

    Legends & Listeners: Primetime Cy-Hawk, 24-Team Playoff Debate & Senate Bill For College Sports

    Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive news of Iowa vs. Iowa State under the lights at Kinnick, debate the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, and dive into the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff. 🌙 Cy-Hawk under the lights returns For the first time since 2016, Iowa and Iowa State will meet at night in Kinnick Stadium. Chad and Scott discuss the history of night Cy-Hawk games, unforgettable moments from the rivalry, and why this year’s matchup feels enormous for both programs. 🔥 Iowa HAS to win this game With the Hawkeyes favored early and a manageable opening schedule, Chad explains why this is the perfect opportunity for Iowa to reassert control of the rivalry after losing three of the last four meetings. 🏈 Could Cy-Hawk disappear after 2027? The rivalry is only scheduled through 2027, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s push for a 10-game conference schedule raises real questions about the future of the series. 🏆 24-team playoff debate heats up Scott explains why college football may be heading toward massive playoff expansion — and why more teams would actually keep more fan bases engaged late into the season. 📺 Also discussed: • Iowa football kickoff times announced • Jan Jensen landing a home-and-home with UConn • Ted Cruz’s proposed college sports legislation • Why rivalry games still matter in modern college football Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
  5. Legends & Listeners: What Iowa teams could have made an expanded CFP? McCollum Extension and more

    May 14

    Legends & Listeners: What Iowa teams could have made an expanded CFP? McCollum Extension and more

    Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa’s brutal early Big Ten football schedule, debate the future of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff, and revisit which Kirk Ferentz teams could’ve made legitimate postseason runs. Plus: Nebraska’s offseason hype machine fires up again, Ben McCollum gets extended at Iowa, and the Hawkeye women add roster depth through the portal and international recruiting. 🏈 Iowa-Washington on Friday night The guys discuss Fox’s TV strategy, the challenge of Iowa’s gauntlet stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and why the Hawkeyes must win one of those games to stay in playoff contention. 🏆 24-team CFP gaining momentum? Could college football expand again already? Chad and Doc discuss Tony Petitti’s playoff push, conference championship concerns, and how many Ferentz-era Iowa teams would’ve made the field. 🔥 Which Iowa team could’ve made a playoff run? The debate includes 2002, 2008, 2015, 2019, and even the 2023 Hawkeyes. Doc makes the case for the loaded 2019 roster as Iowa’s sneaky playoff threat. 🌽 Nebraska is talking big… again Anthony Colandrea says Nebraska wants national championships — but the guys explain why Husker hype season keeps crashing into reality. 🏀 Ben McCollum gets paid Iowa locks up its new men’s basketball coach with a contract extension. What does it mean long-term, and what will Iowa need to do to keep him happy? ⛹️ Hawkeye women add depth pieces The show breaks down Iowa women’s basketball additions Bria Medina and Swedish forward Ella Stromdahl, plus Jan Jensen’s offensive plans for next season. 🎙️ Also included: • Coaches vs. Cancer discussion • Carroll Hawkeye Club turnout • Why Iowa fans are energized again Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 36m

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Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.

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