Episode 2.13: We’re back (for now)!!

After a week off, here’s a Very Special Thanksgiving episode! Iowa is back on the right side of the W/L column, and Bladel is back on the right side of the Equator.  Our expert is a professional poker player who employs a Ferentz-style analytical approach to her art.  And with one game remaining, we recap the chilly win in Kinnick and look ahead to kNebraksa.

Episode 2.12: Going bowling…but where?

Iowa secures a post-season by beating up on a hapless Purdue squad, featuring Canzeri and Schumpert (yeah, really).  Our guest is an Iowa Wrestling Celebrity, who matriculated under an Iowa Wrestling Legend: Gable himself.  And we take a week off of our own…but not before looking ahead to Michigan and kNebraska.

Episode 2.11: Last Act

The Hawkeyes were out-physicalled in a home loss to Wisconsin, mostly due to an offense that has gone AWOL.  Our guest is a DC journalist who lives at the epicenter of the political landscape.  And we look ahead to the last three games for bowl eligibility, starting with Purdue.

Episode 2.10: No Bowl for You, Pat.

Iowa likely ended NW’s hopes for a post-season, and significantly raised their own.  The guys discuss the Overtime win over NW, and how it could be an inflection point for a turnaround season.  Our expert is part of a nationwide network to rescue and foster dogs in trouble.  We identify a few disturbing trends on offense, and look ahead to Saturday’s match-up against the Batchers.

Episode 2.9: That didn’t matter.

Iowa dropped its second game in a row last week, so why aren’t we angry about it?  A: Our guest.  Q: Who has first-hand expertise with a popular trivia game show? And will the NW game determine who goes bowling?

Episode 2.8: Intermission

With the Hawkeyes on a bye week, the guys take stock of the 2013 season so far, including the state of the Legends Division, which is the last year we will have to remember that name.  Our Expert guest shares his knowledge of conspiracies, including a brief mention of the 1986 Rose Bowl.  On to Columbus…..

Episode 2.7: Four steps forward, one giant leap back?

The guys mull the loss to MSU, and the “Games Without A Fake Punt” counter resets to zero.  Iowa’s next two opponents played each other in a clash of styles,  and our Beer Snob Supreme is back to discuss whether IPAs are played out, and other styles worth trying.

Episode 2.6: Our Pig

Floyd stays home, and the guys examine the differences between this season and last.  Our Expert is a Hawkeye with a personal take on US/Iranian relations.  And we look ahead to a visit from Sparty.

Episode 2.4: The best thing about Ames is when you leave….

Hawkeyes take care of business in Ames, despite the best efforts of ISU’s passing game and Iowa’s secondary.  The guys discuss the identity of the 2013 Hawkeyes (so far), look forward to the last non-conference home game, and chat with an expert who knows how to enjoy a frigid Great Lake.

 

And here are are some pictures of Eric and others actually surfing Lake Michigan. We didn’t make it up!

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Episode 2.3: Ugly Win is Still a Win

The guys discuss angst in Hawkeyeland after a win against Missouri State. A Disney expert visits from a magical kingdom, where beer is black and hurling is something you pay to watch.   Oh, and is there a game this weekend?  Who are we forgetting to mention?