Hawk Talk on Melrose

Hawk Talk on Melrose
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Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold—no polish, just passion. While Football is our main game, we don't stop there; expect us to mix in a decent amount of Iowa Men's Basketball and occasionally some other related sports topics to add to the fun! Tune in and join the conversation!

  1. Iowa Men's Basketball: 6 Straight Wins, Players Stepping Up, Tournament Talk

    FEB 10

    Iowa Men's Basketball: 6 Straight Wins, Players Stepping Up, Tournament Talk

    Tyler and Collin break down Iowa Hoops' 6-game win streak, sharing their thoughts on the last few games, spotlighting the players stepping up in a big way, and looking ahead to the upcoming schedule and potential tournament seed.

    32 min
  2. Iowa Football 2026 Schedule Drop - Quick Reaction

    JAN 27

    Iowa Football 2026 Schedule Drop - Quick Reaction

    The 2026 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule dates just dropped! In this quick episode, Collin breaks down the full slate and his thoughts on it.

    8 min
  3. Iowa Men’s Basketball Midseason Check-In: Season Grade, Standouts, Letdowns, and More!

    JAN 25

    Iowa Men’s Basketball Midseason Check-In: Season Grade, Standouts, Letdowns, and More!

    Tyler and Collin talk all things Iowa Men’s Basketball in this episode. We discuss our thoughts so far on the season, get into some of the players we’ve been very impressed with and those who’ve fallen short of expectations, dive into the remaining schedule, and much more!

    28 min
  4. Iowa Football Transfer Portal Additions + Iowa Hoops' Much-Needed Win at Indiana

    JAN 19

    Iowa Football Transfer Portal Additions + Iowa Hoops' Much-Needed Win at Indiana

    Collin starts with Iowa basketball's road win at Indiana — a badly needed bounce-back victory after dropping three straight. Then Collin dives into the portal haul breaking down and ranking all the Hawkeyes' key transfer portal additions for football. Who lands at the top spot? Which newcomers could make the biggest impact? Timeslots may vary due to Ads (0:00) Intro, (1:33) Iowa Men’s Basketball - Much Needed Win at Indiana (7:15) Transfer Portal Haul for Iowa Football

    26 min
  5. Iowa Basketball Gets a Big Win Over UCLA, Iowa Football Closes Strong in Bowl Victory

    JAN 4

    Iowa Basketball Gets a Big Win Over UCLA, Iowa Football Closes Strong in Bowl Victory

    Tyler and Collin break down an exciting stretch for Iowa athletics. We kick off with the men's basketball team's impressive 74-61 victory over UCLA on January 3—the most recent action—where Bennett Stirtz dropped 27 points to lead No. 25 Iowa to a hard-fought win, holding off a second-half Bruins surge. We dive into what this means for head coach Ben McCollum's stellar debut season, as the Hawkeyes sit at 12-2 overall (2-1 Big Ten) with growing momentum. Then, we shift to Iowa Football's ReliaQuest Bowl win on New Year's Eve, where Iowa outlasted No. 14 Vanderbilt 34-27. We discuss the game, the end of a ranked-opponent drought, and how this 9-4 finish builds positive momentum heading into the 2026 offseason. Timeslots may vary due to Ads (0:00) Intro (0:17) Men’s Basketball Talk (15:10) Football Talk

    34 min
  6. 2025 Iowa Football Report Card: Successful or Left Wanting More

    12/15/2025

    2025 Iowa Football Report Card: Successful or Left Wanting More

    The 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to assign our season grades. Was this a successful year for the Hawkeyes, or just another case of being good but nothing particularly special, which Iowa fans have come to expect? We analyze the highs, the lows, the what-ifs, and give an official letter grade for the season. Plus, a quick look ahead to Iowa’s bowl matchup vs Vanderbilt.

    26 min
  7. Iowa Survives a Scare Over Michigan St, Big Week for Iowa Men’s Basketball

    11/23/2025

    Iowa Survives a Scare Over Michigan St, Big Week for Iowa Men’s Basketball

    Tyler and Collin discuss Iowa’s comeback in the fourth quarter to beat the Spartans 20-17. This was one of those games you want to forget - a brutal 55 minutes until the offense finally came to life on Senior Day. Then, we switch gears to Iowa Hoops, as they have a big week ahead and a stretch of games with tougher competition. (0:00) Intro (0:06) Iowa vs Michigan St Reaction (18:01) Iowa Men's Basketball - Review of Season so far

    30 min
  8. Another Disappointing Loss as Iowa Comes Up Short Against Oregon

    11/09/2025

    Another Disappointing Loss as Iowa Comes Up Short Against Oregon

    Join Tyler and Collin as they discuss Iowa’s 18-16 loss to Oregon. A game that came down to the wire, yet again couldn’t get the job done when it mattered most.

    23 min
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Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold—no polish, just passion. While Football is our main game, we don't stop there; expect us to mix in a decent amount of Iowa Men's Basketball and occasionally some other related sports topics to add to the fun! Tune in and join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Hawk Talk on Melrose
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    204
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hawk Talk on Melrose
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