Murph & Andy

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The duo of Keith Murphy and Andy Fales has for decades been an institution for sports fans looking for thoughtful discourse in the state of Iowa. For 15 years, “Murph & Andy” dominated the airways of KXnO Radio and now will be heard exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. From movie reviews to their classic “more” conversations, Murph & Andy were pioneers in changing sports talk radio in our state and around the country.

2d ago

Murph & Andy: Hawkeyes Must Win, Yormark Out

Is Iowa’s matchup with Wisconsin a must-win? Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, and the crew get ready for a huge weekend of college football, including Iowa’s home game against the Badgers and Iowa State’s Halloween-night showdown with Oklahoma State. The crew also breaks down Brett Yormark’s departure as Big 12 commissioner. What did he get right, what didn't work, and how much stronger did he leave the conference? Plus, a look at the Big 12's future and what Iowa State's new athletic director, Jared Benko, faces moving forward. Plus, Iowa State and Oklahoma State's Halloween uniforms, the challenge facing the Cyclones, the Chicago Bears going all-in, Brewers World Series celebration, Andy's Ella Langley concert experience, Scott's School, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 00:00:00 Halloween Plans During Iowa State's Game 00:04:40 Brett Yormark Is Leaving the Big 12 00:12:00 Yormark's Legacy: The Good and the Bad 00:20:45 Is Iowa-Wisconsin a Must-Win for the Hawkeyes? 00:27:00 Iowa State and Oklahoma State's Halloween Uniforms 00:30:00 Can Iowa State Keep Up With Oklahoma State? 00:34:00 The Chicago Bears Go All-In 00:39:00 World Series Fans Take Over Tampa 00:45:20 High or Low: Andy's Ella Langley Concert Experience 00:58:45 Halloween Trivia and Scott's School 01:04:50 Headlines That Don't Need Stories 01:10:10 Strange Street Names and Viral Videos 01:13:40 Mount Cleverest: A New Trivia Game 01:19:30 Weekend Plans and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4d ago

Murph & Andy: Moulton Out, Cynado In, Farewell Viper

Iowa football loses Kamari Moulton for the rest of the season, Hank Brown gets the start at quarterback, and Iowa State prepares for a Halloween-night showdown with Oklahoma State. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down the latest Hawkeye and Cyclone football storylines on Murph & Andy. The guys look back at Iowa’s disastrous loss to Minnesota, discuss how Moulton’s injury changes the Hawkeyes’ offense, and debate whether Iowa can find the consistency it needs down the stretch. They also examine Iowa State’s quarterback situation, with Jaylen Raynor set to start against Oklahoma State, and why the Cyclones’ offensive line and struggling running game remain major concerns. Plus, the Brewers and Rays deliver a wild extra-inning finish, pheasant hunting season opens with Iowa’s bird population at a 15-year high, and the crew debates a youth soccer controversy and Pat McAfee’s dispute with the University of Utah. Murph & Andy remember Tom Skerritt with Mr. Movie and celebrate his memorable roles in Top Gun, A River Runs Through It, Steel Magnolias, and Alien. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports & MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 02:13 Iowa Football: Kamari Moulton Out for the Season 08:30 Hawkeyes Quarterback Questions 18:00 Iowa State Football and the Cyclones’ Struggles 27:00 World Series 31:10 High or Low Since The Last Show 38:00 Youth Soccer and Competitive Kids’ Sports 48:48 Halloween Stories and Entertainment 50:00 Pat McAfee vs. the University of Utah 58:00 Farewell Viper: Remembering Tom Skerritt 1:06:00 Movies and Entertainment 1:10:00 Throwdowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6d ago

Murph & Andy: Hawkeye Dud and Cyclones Crushed

Iowa football suffers a frustrating loss to Minnesota, and Iowa State gets crushed by Arizona in a brutal Saturday for Iowa college football. What went wrong for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and where do both teams go from here? Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Iowa’s offensive struggles, the quarterback decision between Jeremy Heclinski and Hank Brown, and what the loss means for the Hawkeyes’ remaining schedule. They also react to Iowa State’s 39-3 defeat to Arizona, the Cyclones’ ongoing offensive problems, and the challenges ahead with Oklahoma State coming to Ames on Halloween night. Plus, the guys debate controversial roughing-the-kicker and roughing-the-punter penalties, share their highs and lows from the weekend, discuss a youth soccer controversy, and get into Halloween candy, trick-or-treating, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 05:00 Iowa’s Offensive Struggles in the Loss to Minnesota 12:00 Hawkeye Football’s Remaining Schedule and Wisconsin Preview 14:00 A.D. Joins the Show: What Went Wrong for Iowa? 18:00 Reacting to the Hawkeyes’ Disappointing Loss 20:00 Iowa State Gets Crushed by Arizona, 39-3 25:00 What’s Next for the Cyclones? Oklahoma State Preview 30:00 Can Iowa State Still Win Another Game? 33:00 Are Roughing-the-Kicker Penalties Out of Control? 40:00 Player Safety vs. the Rules of Football 44:00 Weekend Highs and Lows 52:00 MORE! 1:04:00 Throwdowns 1:10:00 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23

Murph & Andy | Gopher Hunting and Cyclones in the Desert

Murph & Andy | Gopher Hunting and Cyclones in the Desert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21

Murph & Andy: Ferentz Zig Zag and Rogers Throws Down

Kirk Ferentz’s quarterback decision, Iowa football’s latest QB debate, and Jimmy Rogers’ candid comments about college sports lead today’s episode of Murph & Andy. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Ferentz’s approach to Iowa’s quarterback situation and discuss what Iowa State’s new head coach, Jimmy Rogers, is saying about the realities of running a college football program. What can Iowa State’s new athletic director change, and how much can a coach really control in today’s college sports landscape? Plus, the guys tackle the day’s biggest sports stories, including Matt Rhule and Nebraska embarrassing themselves again before welcoming Mr. Movie. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy, sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19

Murph & Andy: ISU's New AD and Upset Saturday

Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, and college football delivers one of the wildest Saturdays in history. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Benko’s first public appearance, five of the AP Top 7 teams losing, and what’s next for Iowa and Iowa State. The guys react to Benko’s background in fundraising, NIL, and college athletics, plus his message about competing for Big 12 and national championships. They also discuss Jamie Pollard’s legacy, why Iowa State needed a fresh direction, and the financial challenges facing Cyclone Athletics. Plus, a look back at an unforgettable college football weekend, the biggest upsets and what the results mean for the national rankings. With Iowa and Iowa State both coming off bye weeks, Murph and Andy debate the Hawkeyes’ potential finish, Iowa State’s bowl hopes, and the upcoming schedule. ThrowDowns and MORE! 00:00 Show Open 02:45 Jared Benko’s First Day as Iowa State Athletic Director 08:30 Benko’s Vision, NIL and Competing for Championships 12:00 Jamie Pollard’s Legacy and Why Iowa State Needed a Change 17:00 The Hiring Decision and Iowa State’s Athletic Future 24:00 Fundraising, Financial Growth and the Big 12’s Challenges 30:00 Five of the AP Top 7 Lose: A Wild College Football Saturday 35:00 Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Struggles 40:00 Floyd of Rosedale: Iowa Heads to Minnesota 48:00 College Football Reactions and the Weekend’s Biggest Stories 1:02:00 MORE! 1:17:00 Throwdowns: Iowa’s Record, Iowa State’s Bowl Hopes and Apple Orchards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16

Murph & Andy: New ISU AD and CFP Expansion

Iowa State has a new athletic director, the College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams, and the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series! Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down a busy Friday on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Iowa State’s hiring of Jared Benko as athletic director, his experience at Auburn and Georgia Southern, and what his background in fundraising, NIL, and revenue sharing could mean for the Cyclones’ athletic department. Plus, debating the pros and cons of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, examining how the changes could affect college football, and celebrating the Brewers’ sweep of the Dodgers to capture the National League pennant. With Iowa and Iowa State on a bye week, it’s also Pumpkin Patch Saturday, and the guys look ahead to the weekend before wrapping up with listener feedback, Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 00:00 Intro 03:38 Jared Benko’s Background, Fundraising and NIL Experience 10:25 What Benko’s Hiring Means for Iowa State Athletics 23:06 College Football Playoff Expansion: The Case for 24 Teams 30:25 How Expansion Changes the College Football Playoff Race 41:56 The Milwaukee Brewers Sweep the Dodgers 46:00 Sports, Entertainment and Friday Conversation 1:04:00 The Future of College Football and Playoff Expansion 1:15:15 More Debate on the 24-Team Playoff 1:25:36 Brewers Celebration and What’s Bugging You 1:28:45 Throwdowns 1:35:27 Weekend Radar and Plans for Pumpkin Patch Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14

Murph & Andy: Heck & Hank and Lipsey Limbo

Iowa football’s quarterback debate continues, Tamin Lipsey’s status remains a question, and Bill Fennelly prepares for his final season at Iowa State. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales tackle the biggest Hawkeye and Cyclone storylines on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Jeremy Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown and what Iowa’s quarterback situation means moving forward. They also break down the uncertainty surrounding Tamin Lipsey’s return to Iowa State basketball and react to Bill Fennelly’s retirement announcement after 32 seasons leading the Cyclone women’s basketball program. Plus, the guys get into college football, baseball, and the latest sports storylines before bringing out the candy-bar debate and Mr. Movie. All this and MORE! 00:00 Show Open 07:20 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season 23:55 Tamin Lipsey Returns, but Questions Remain 26:34 Hecklinski or Hank Brown: Iowa’s Quarterback Debate 31:00 College Football Reactions and Weekend Storylines 35:30 MLB Playoffs and the Milwaukee Brewers 39:00 MORE! 47:30 Mr. Movie 1:04:00 College Football Memories and the Red River Rivalry 1:06:00 Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Best Show on the Air

Jun 25

Egan2k4

Love these guys! Listen to every episode. It’s like two best friends hanging out on their back porch with a cold one discussing the topics of the day (sports and otherwise). Fantastic!!
T

11/26/2025

Amazon music hater1

“I used to enjoy interacting with the show online, but after being ignored following some light teasing, it felt unwelcoming. That changed my enjoyment of the show.

The duo of Keith Murphy and Andy Fales has for decades been an institution for sports fans looking for thoughtful discourse in the state of Iowa. For 15 years, “Murph & Andy” dominated the airways of KXnO Radio and now will be heard exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. From movie reviews to their classic “more” conversations, Murph & Andy were pioneers in changing sports talk radio in our state and around the country.