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Fight for Iowa Podcast - Jay Norvell

Jul 10, 2026 · 9m

This week on Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin sits down with new Iowa running backs coach Jay Norvell. A Hawkeye All-American, 1985 team MVP, and one of the most experienced coaches in college football, Norvell shares the journey that brought him back to Iowa City more than 40 years after arriving as a player alongside ...

Fight for Iowa Podcast: Chuck Long, Hawkeye Legends & Giving Back in Okoboji

Jul 1, 2026 · 14m

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin takes you to Okoboji for the Boji Legends Golf Tournament, where Hawkeye greats reunited to support two incredible causes.Chuck Long reflects on the impact of giving back, the friendships that continue decades after Iowa's unforgettable 1985 Big Ten championship ...

Fight for Iowa Podcast - Iowa Track and Field's Ryan Johnson

Jun 22, 2026 · 13m

This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Gary Dolphin highlights a memorable finish to the Hawkeyes' track and field season at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Iowa qualified in nine events and brought home multiple All-America performances, led by junior thrower Ryan Johnson, who earned First Team All-Amer...

Fight for Iowa - New Iowa WBB Transfers Dani Carnegie & Amari Whiting

Jun 15, 2026 · 12m

The Hawkeyes have added three talented transfers to help fuel the next chapter of Iowa Women's Basketball, and two of them join this week's Fight for Iowa Podcast.Former Georgia standout Dani Carnegie and veteran defender Amari Whiting discuss what led them to Iowa, their first impressions of Iowa City, and why play...

Fight for Iowa - Kirk Ferentz + Zach Lutmer

Jun 7, 2026 · 10m

Summer conditioning is underway in Iowa City, and for head coach Kirk Ferentz, the next four weeks may be among the most important of the offseason. After losing nearly 30 players to graduation, the NFL and the transfer portal, the Hawkeyes have welcomed an equally large incoming class of freshmen and transfers as F...

Fight for Iowa - Mike Jay

May 29, 2026 · 17m

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, we step onto the track with one of the most recognizable voices in the sport — legendary track and field announcer Mike Jay. From the Iowa High School State Track & Field Championships to the Drake Relays, NCAA Championships and Olympic Trials, Jay’s voice has become synonymo...

Fight for Iowa - Hawkeye Football Defense

May 22, 2026 · 11m

With a roster reshaped by NFL departures, graduation and the transfer portal, the 2026 Hawkeye football team enters a new era with plenty of opportunity across all three phases of the game. This week on Fight for Iowa, head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the importance of integrating nearly 30 new players into the pro...

Fight for Iowa - New Iowa MBB guard Ty'Reek Coleman

May 15, 2026 · 12m

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin visits with new Hawkeye guard Ty'Reek Coleman, the talented transfer from Illinois State who helped lead the Redbirds to the NIT title game during an impressive freshman season. Coleman discusses his relationship with Ben McCollum, why Iowa felt like the right fi...

Fight for Iowa - New MBB Center Andrew McKeever

May 8, 2026 · 10m

This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Gary Dolphin sits down with new Hawkeye center Andrew McKeever after his commitment to Iowa Basketball. The 7’3 transfer from Saint Mary's discusses why Iowa was his first and only visit, what sold him on Coach Ben McCollum and the Hawkeye offense, and how the transfer portal...

Fight for Iowa - Bennett Stirtz + Spring Football

May 1, 2026 · 13m

Iowa basketball standout Bennett Stirtz headlines this week’s show after being named the recipient of the Chris Street Award, honoring the Hawkeye who best exemplifies passion, toughness, and competitive spirit. The First Team All-Big Ten selection capped a remarkable season—averaging 20 points and leading Iowa to i...

Fight for Iowa - Spring Football

Apr 24, 2026 · 10m

owa Football wraps up spring practice this Saturday with an open workout at Kinnick Stadium, giving fans a chance to get an early look at the 2026 Hawkeyes.Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff are navigating significant roster turnover following the largest graduating class in program history, with 30 new players w...

Fight for Iowa - Hawkeye Gymnastics

Apr 15, 2026 · 12m

This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Gary Dolphin previews the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships and Iowa’s presence on the national stage.Sophomore standout Oralee Tran is set to compete for a national title on the uneven bars after scoring a perfect 10 at regionals. Tran becomes the first Hawkeye to qualif...

Fight for Iowa - Spring Football Update

Apr 8, 2026 · 9m

Spring football has arrived for the Iowa Hawkeyes, bringing one of the most significant roster overhauls in program history. With 102 players in camp and 27 seniors to replace, Kirk Ferentz and his staff are building the foundation for 2026.This episode breaks down the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and ...

Fight for Iowa - New Soccer Coach Dean Ward

Apr 2, 2026 · 9m

On this week’s Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin sits down with new Iowa soccer head coach Dean Ward. The Birmingham, England native brings nearly two decades of coaching experience to Iowa City after leading Xavier to 31 wins over the past two seasons, including a 2025 Big East Tournament title and an NCAA Round...

Fight for Iowa Podcast – NCAA Tournament Preview

Mar 16, 2026 · 8m

The Hawkeyes make their 30th NCAA Tournament appearance—and first since 2022—squaring off with Clemson in an 8/9 matchup Friday in Tampa. Led by senior guard Bennet Stirtz, who averaged 22 points per game in Big Ten play, Iowa enters March with momentum after a 21-win season in one of the nation’s toughest conferenc...

Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 03-09-26

Mar 9, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 03-09-26

Mar 9, 2026 · 58m

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Fight for Iowa - Tom Brands

Mar 5, 2026 · 12m

Tom Brands joins the Fight for Iowa Podcast as the Hawkeyes prepare for the Big Ten Wrestling Championships. The Iowa head coach breaks down the team’s mindset heading into the postseason, discusses key wrestlers and matchups to watch, and explains what it will take for the Hawkeyes to compete for a conference title...

Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 03-02-26

Mar 2, 2026 · 58m

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Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 03-02-26

Mar 2, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 02-23-26

Feb 23, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 02-23-26

Feb 23, 2026 · 58m

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Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 02-18-26

Feb 18, 2026 · 58m

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Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 02-18-26

Feb 18, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Fight For Iowa - Chris Polizzi

Feb 16, 2026 · 15m

This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Dolph sits down with the newest voice in the Hawkeye coaching room — Chris Polizzi, Iowa’s Special Teams Coordinator. Fresh off earning the role leading one of the most vital (and often game-deciding) phases of football, Polizzi opens up about stepping into his new position f...

Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 02-09-26

Feb 9, 2026 · 58m

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Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 02-09-26

Feb 9, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 02-02-26

Feb 2, 2026 · 58m

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Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 02-02-26

Feb 2, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Fight for Iowa - Swimming and Diving

Jan 28, 2026 · 11m

Iowa Swimming and Diving celebrates Senior Night this Friday as the Hawkeyes host St. Thomas at the Campus Wellness and Recreation Center.Iowa enters the meet 3–3 overall and 2–2 in Big Ten duals, coming off big wins over Illinois and Nebraska in what has been a record-setting season under head coach Nathan Mundt an...

Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 01-26-26

Jan 26, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 01-26-26

Jan 26, 2026 · 58m

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Fight for Iowa: The Paths to Iowa with Bryston Williams & Josh Sash

Jan 22, 2026 · 17m

Gary Dolphin welcomes Iowa men’s basketball assistant coaches Bryston Williams and Josh Sash to Fight for Iowa this week for a powerful, personal conversation. The two discuss their individual journeys into coaching, their transition to Iowa, and what it’s like working for head coach Ben McCollum. Josh also reflects...

Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 01-19-26

Jan 19, 2026 · 58m

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Hawk Talk with Ben McCollum 01-19-26

Jan 19, 2026 · 1h 28m

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