The CW Pod

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You know Chris Williams from Cyclone Fanatic and Iowa Everywhere, but in this interview-based program Chris brings your favorite sidebar content in a different light. With his guests, Chris will deep dive into his many eclectic passions, including business, leadership, family, small-town soul, sports, and more.

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CW Pod: Is the Big 12 Playing a Rigged Game? John Kurtz Breaks It Down

Chris Williams is joined by John Kurtz (Open for Business) for a deep dive into the future of the Big 12—and whether the league can truly compete in today’s college sports landscape. 🏈 Is the System Rigged? With massive revenue gaps between the Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12, the guys debate whether the league can realistically catch up—or if the game is already decided. 📺 Big 12 Survival Strategy • Brett Yormark’s TV deals and long-term vision • Why Friday night games might actually help • How the league can maximize exposure and relevance 🏀 Basketball vs Football Debate The Big 12 has control over college basketball—but can that actually move the needle financially? Or does everything still come back to football? 💰 NIL, Transfer Portal & The Changing Game • Is player movement hurting fan connection? • Should contracts replace the current system? • Why rebuilding is faster—but loyalty is fading 🚨 Texas Tech QB Drama (Sorsby Situation) A major offseason storyline shakes up the Big 12. What it means for Texas Tech—and the league’s playoff hopes. 🔥 Bigger Questions • Can the Big 12 ever match the SEC/Big Ten financially? • Does college football risk losing its identity? • What actually matters to fans moving forward? CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Check out Open For Business with John Kurtz: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
APR 28

CW Pod with Pastor Mike Janes: Control, Anxiety & Finding Your North Star

Chris Williams sits down with Pastor Mike Janes for a thoughtful conversation covering anxiety, control, parenting, and how to actually find peace in 2026. 🧠 Why We’re More Anxious Than Ever From social media algorithms to constant bad news cycles, the guys break down why modern life keeps people on edge. ⚖️ Control vs Letting Go What can you actually control? And where do you need to step back? A practical conversation about managing stress without checking out of reality. ❤️ A Powerful Story About Grace A tragic real-life story leads to an incredible act of forgiveness—and a deeper discussion about perspective and peace. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting in a Different World How do you raise kids today with technology, fear, and constant information? From iPads to tracking watches, it’s a balance nobody has fully figured out. 📱 The Algorithm Problem Why your phone might be making your anxiety worse. 🎯 Finding Your “North Star” Whether it’s faith, values, or something else—why having a guiding principle matters more than ever. Plus, CW gets Mike's opinions on ghosts and aliens. CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min
APR 21

CW Pod with Mackenzie Eddie: NASCAR, Parenting Perspective & The Feeling You Didn’t Expect

Chris Williams is joined by Mackenzie Eddie for a different kind of CW Pod—less sports, more life. 🏁 NASCAR Weekend Reflections Chris shares a special weekend with his daughter at the track—and the unexpected feeling of dread that hits when those perfect moments come to an end. ❤️ Parenting, Perspective & Guilt Why great parenting moments can feel heavy, how kids teach us more than we teach them, and the reality of watching them grow up faster than we’re ready for. 🧠 Modern Life & Mental Overload From social media anxiety to information overload, the conversation dives into how today’s world impacts how we think, parent, and live. 🚪 Closed Doors & Life Paths Chris reflects on nearly working in racing—and why not getting that opportunity may have led to something better. 🎙️ Plus: • Mom groups, microplastics & everyday paranoia • Therapy, self-awareness & finding balance • Why slowing down actually matters CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
APR 14

CW Pod with Scott Siepker: Are We Ready for What’s Coming? AI, Space & The Future of Everything

Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker for one of the most all-over-the-place episodes of the CW Pod. 🚀 Space, AI & The Future: From rocket launches to space debris fears, the guys go deep on where technology is headed—and whether humans are actually ready for it. 🤖 Are We Replacing Ourselves? A wild but real conversation about AI, automation, and what happens when humans don’t need to work anymore. Purpose vs progress. 🌍 War, Drones & Reality: How modern warfare is changing fast—from cheap drones to space-based tech—and why the next global conflict might look nothing like the last. 🎬 Throwback Movies & Nostalgia: Apollo 13, Top Gun, and why some ‘90s movies still hit… and others don’t. 🎙 Other topics include: • NASCAR trip memories + fatherhood moments • WrestleMania hype and pro wrestling nostalgia • Music rabbit holes (Joe Diffie, Avril Lavigne, and more) • Why humans might actually be the first intelligent life CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 19m
APR 9

CW Pod: Why Kyle Green Said Yes to UNI — And What Comes Next

Chris Williams sits down with new UNI Panthers men's basketball head coach Kyle Green for a quick-hitting conversation during one of the busiest weeks of his career. 🏀 The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Green talks about how quickly everything came together—and why UNI was the only job that could pull him away from T. J. Otzelberger’s staff at Iowa State. 🔥 Building a Program in 2026: From NIL to the transfer portal, Green dives into how mid-majors survive (and win) in the modern era—and why culture still has to come first. 💪 Identity = Defense: Expect a physical, tough, defensive-minded UNI team. Green explains how his time at Iowa State shaped his philosophy—and why effort and toughness are non-negotiables. 🏡 Why UNI Is Home: After 16 years in Cedar Falls, this isn’t just another job. It’s personal—and Green is focused on keeping the Panther “family” culture alive. 🎯 Recruiting Philosophy: High school players will still be the foundation, with the portal used to fill gaps—not rebuild entire rosters every year. 🎙 Other topics include: • The importance of relationships and transparency in today’s game • Why toughness beats talent (if you have to choose) • Keeping former players involved like Seth Tuttle • The challenge of constant roster turnover • Why Iowa remains a sneaky great basketball state CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
MAR 25

CW Pod: Georges Niang & Jess Settles Talk Sweet 16

Chris Williams is joined by Iowa State great Georges Niang and Iowa Hawkeyes legend Jess Settles to break down the Cyclones and Hawkeyes as they prepare for the Sweet 16. Niang and Settles bring elite insight into what it takes to win in March, analyzing Iowa State’s matchup against Tennessee, the Cyclones’ identity, and how they can continue their run. What does the game look like with the status of Joshua Jefferson? On the other side, they dive into Iowa’s historic run to the Sweet 16, what’s clicking for the Hawkeyes, and how they could beat Nebraska. All this and more, courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58 min
MAR 19

CW Pod: Who killed Cinderella?

Chris Williams discusses why it’s actually the transfer portal that is killing the little guys in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, a different type of “lifting me up,” all courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
MAR 10

CW Pod: Choppin' it up with MasterChef Champion Grant Gillon

Chris Williams welcomes MasterChef Season 13 Champion Grant Gillon to discuss his new partnership with Iowa Everywhere and what's to come. What was it like being in the same kitchen as Gordon Ramsey? CW picks his brain on his love for cooking and more, courtesy of Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min

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You know Chris Williams from Cyclone Fanatic and Iowa Everywhere, but in this interview-based program Chris brings your favorite sidebar content in a different light. With his guests, Chris will deep dive into his many eclectic passions, including business, leadership, family, small-town soul, sports, and more.