Buckets! Season Wrap-Up, Transfer Portal Needs, and More (April 1, 2026)

Jake Brend and Andrew Downs put a bow on the 2025-26 college basketball season for Iowa and Iowa State. Who had the better year? Brend and Downs look ahead to next year by diving into what's to come in the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy bring you an April Fool’s Day episode that quickly goes off the rails—in the best way possible. 😂 April Fool’s Chaos: The guys swap stories of getting pranked (or not), why social media has completely ruined April Fool’s Day, and how Murphy continues to be an easy target at home. 🏀 Coaching Carousel + Hoops Talk: UNI hires Kyle Green, continuing the Iowa State coaching tree trend. What it means for the Cyclones—and why success leads to losing assistants. Plus, Iowa vs Iowa State: who actually had the better basketball season? 🚽 The Sweet 16 (you didn’t ask for): The guys debut their bracket of the WORST places to take a public dump… and yes, it’s exactly as ridiculous as it sounds. 🎬 Movie Talk: Favorite father-son moments in movies, including Field of Dreams, Kramer vs. Kramer, and more. 🎙 Other topics include: • Quickie Poll: Is April Fool’s Day awesome or exhausting? • Women’s Final Four goes full chalk — good or bad? • Why the Final Four court setup kinda stinks • Gas prices, Sam’s Club, and random life annoyances • Des Moines’ best burger debate Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam - coming to the Casey’s Center with three shows April 11 and 12! Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Des Moines, for a weekend packed with stunts, smiles, and jaw-dropping skills. Angelina Nock, driver of Megalodon, joins us and talks about how she got involved with Monster Jam what it takes to drive a monster truck! Tickets to all three shows are available at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down one of the most fun Iowa basketball seasons in a long time. The guys dive into Iowa’s Elite Eight run under Ben McCollum - how it happened, why it worked, and what it means for the future of the program. They talk: • Why this might be Iowa’s best season in 30+ years • The impact of Bennett Stirtz and his incredible one-year run • How the Big Ten showed out during March Madness • What Iowa needs to add in the transfer portal to take the next step Plus, a look ahead at what Year 2 under McCollum could look like - and why Hawkeye fans finally have real reason to believe again. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest from the NCAA Tournament. Arizona is officially in the Final Four. Can they get past Michigan? Iowa State and Houston bow out after Sweet Sixteen berths. Handing out grades and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A loaded episode of Murph & Andy on Iowa Everywhere as the guys react to a wild weekend in recent college basketball. They break down the end of Iowa's magical Elite Eight run, including how close the Hawkeyes came to the Final Four and why the matchup with Illinois proved to be just too much down the stretch. The conversation also turns to Iowa State falling short in the Sweet 16 against Tennessee, and how the absence of Joshua Jefferson and poor free-throw shooting impacted the outcome. Plus: • Ben Jacobson leaves Northern Iowa for Utah State • The unforgettable finish as UConn stuns Duke at the buzzer • Reflections on Iowa’s improbable run under Ben McCollum • The emotional impact of March Madness and what’s next for both programs Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Madness chaos continues without the Cyclones or Hawkeyes, but Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are still here to break it all down. Iowa falls in the Elite Eight to Illinois, ending a dream season under Ben McCollum. What went wrong down the stretch, and how should fans view Year 1? Iowa State also came up short in the Sweet 16 against Tennessee. They discuss the impact of missing Joshua Jefferson and how it really derailed everything. Plus: Milan Momcilovic declares for the NBA Draft UCONN and Duke's WILD ending Final Four preview: Arizona, UConn, Illinois, Michigan Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny talk their desert island essentials, test out sugar free Oreos, and try to guess more commercial jingles. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to the Elite Eight—and Iowa State could be right behind them. Murph & Andy react to a historic night for Iowa basketball as Ben McCollum leads the Hawkeyes to an incredible tournament run in his first season. Iowa takes down Nebraska in dramatic fashion, dominating late and adding another chapter to the rivalry. The guys break down how the Hawkeyes pulled it off, key performances from Bennett Stirtz and company, and whether this team should still be considered a Cinderella. Plus: • Iowa vs. Illinois Elite Eight preview • Nebraska’s crushing loss and where it ranks in nut-kicking history • Iowa State vs. Tennessee preview + injury updates • Latest on T. J. Otzelberger and coaching buzz • “What’s Bugging You?” Nebraska fan reactions • Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel, Andrew Downs, and David Eickholt react to Iowa's Sweet 16 win over Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices