Talkin' Hawks with The VandeBergs Presented by Hills Bank
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If you’re a Hawkeye football fan, you’ll love Talkin’ Hawks with the Vandebergs, a podcast hosted by Matt and Laura Vandeberg, two Hawkeye fanatics who have a lot of experience and knowledge about the game. They will give you a weekly update on the previous game, the upcoming matchup, and their predictions. They will also chat with Hawkeye football players and other Iowa athletes, and share their enthusiasm and insights on everything Hawkeye football. Listen every Monday morning and be part of the conversation. Let’s go Hawks!
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Women's Basketball and Wrestling w/ Bella Mir
In this offseason episode of Talkin' Hawks with The Vandebergs, we're thrilled to chat about Iowa's recent victory against LSU in Women's Basketball. We're breaking down the game's standout moments by players like Kate Martin and Gabby Marshall. Then, we'll switch gears to talk about winter sports, sharing Caitlin's inspiring basketball journey and discussing how the transfer portal is shaking up college basketball.
But hold onto your seats because the excitement doesn't stop there! Later in the episode, we're sitting down with Bella Mir, daughter of the legendary fighter Frank Mir. Bella's sharing her incredible experiences in both MMA and wrestling, shedding light on the fantastic opportunities available for women in Iowa athletics. Trust us, you won't want to miss this conversation! -
NFL Combine and Winter Sports w/ Owen Freeman
On this month's episode we sat down with Owen Freeman, the rising freshman star of Hawkeye basketball. In this exclusive feature, Owen shares his journey from a small-town athlete to a celebrated freshman sensation.Join us as we delve into the Freeman family’s legacy, and the significance of community in their athletic pursuits.
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New Offensive Coordinator w/ Ben Kueter
In the first episode of the offseason, Matt and Laura break down the big news from Iowa football: the hiring of Tim Lester as the new offensive coordinator. They share their thoughts on what Lester brings to the Hawkeyes, how he will fit in with Kirk Ferentz's philosophy, and what his impact will be on the offense. Then, they welcome a special guest to the show: Ben Kueter, the four-sport star from Iowa City High who committed to play both football and wrestling for the Hawkeyes. Kueter talks about his decision to join two of the most prestigious programs in the country, his goals and expectations for his dual-sport career, and his recent achievement of winning the Under-20 World Wrestling Championship.
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Citrus Bowl Recap and U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials w/ Spencer Lee
In this episode The VandeBerg’s recap Iowa’s unfortunate loss to Tennessee at the Citrus Bowl. They also have an inspiring (and hilarious) conversation with Spencer Lee, who will be going to the U.S. Olympic trials for freestyle wrestling this year.
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Citrus Bowl Preview w/ Luke Lachey
Matt and Laura are back to talk about the upcoming Citrus Bowl. They discuss the future of the podcast, what it's like to travel for bowl games, and then welcome Luke Lachey to the show.
Luke talks about growing up in Columbus, his obsession with Harry Potter, and his many Ohio State connections.
Matt and Laura round out the episode talking about the history of the Tennessee Volunteers, what to expect for the upcoming game,
and the future of Bowl games and whether they are still relevant.
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Michigan Recap w/ Quinn Schulte
In the latest episode of Talkin’ Hawks, Matt and Laura dissect Iowa’s loss to Michigan at the Big Ten Championship. In the first segment, they delve into the defense’s performance on the field, highlighting how it was much better than what the score suggests. They also analyze the key turnovers of the game, which played a pivotal role in Iowa’s defeat.
The hosts welcome Quinn Schulte to the show, who shares his experience of walking on at Iowa. He talks about the reasons behind his decision, his father’s role as a coach, and his interactions with the coaching staff at Iowa.
Finally, Matt and Laura discuss the state of college football with NIL and the transfer portal, and how it impacts Iowa as a developmental school. They provide an insightful analysis of the current state of college football, and how it is evolving with time.
Customer Reviews
Go Hawks!
My favorite Hawkeye podcast! Matt and Laura are hilarious and I especially love the history and fun facts that Laura gives us of our opposing teams. Super cool to get to know our Hawkeye players as well!
Talkin Hawks
Upbeat, fun, informative. They have great guests and do a fantastic job interviewing them. My favorite Hawkeye podcast!😀
Hawkeye Girl
I’m a huge middle age Hawkeye girl fan who loves football so I am really enjoying your podcast!! Let’s GO HAWKS