Favorite Iowa Podcast
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My order of Podcasts:
1.On Iowa http://www.thegazette.com/subject/podcast/on-iowa-podcast
2.Hawkeyereport http://hrpodcast.com/
3.BHGP http://bhgp.podbean.com/
4.Two Star http://coreylathrop5.podbean.com/
5.All Hawkeyes http://allhawkeyes.com/
I can't stand Deace on Hawkeyenation podcast so I don't listen to that anymore.
BTW all these can be gotten on smartphones. Apple has the podcast app and Android has the Stitcher app.
They are much better to listen to on commutes to work then listening to the crap talk radio.
1.On Iowa http://www.thegazette.com/subject/podcast/on-iowa-podcast
2.Hawkeyereport http://hrpodcast.com/
3.BHGP http://bhgp.podbean.com/
4.Two Star http://coreylathrop5.podbean.com/
5.All Hawkeyes http://allhawkeyes.com/
I can't stand Deace on Hawkeyenation podcast so I don't listen to that anymore.
BTW all these can be gotten on smartphones. Apple has the podcast app and Android has the Stitcher app.
They are much better to listen to on commutes to work then listening to the crap talk radio.
The ONLY Iowa Hawks podcast I ever listened to and will ever listen to is the OiT episode of torbee and that other QC (bladel??) douche's podcast. There are way too many good podcasts outside of Hawkeye sports. I come here for the type of insight you'd get from a podcast about Hawkeye sports. Maybe I'd listen to a podcast with DJK as a guest.
I'm pretty sure it was an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.
On Iowa - Most objective and informative. Docterman and Morehouse have their biases but their presentation is fair.
Hawkeye Report - More homerish than Oniowa but Kakert has good info on recruits and they often have guests which adds perspective.
Allhawkeyes - I like Howe as he usually has good objective recruiting info. Hate, hate, hate Hardy...
Two-Star - Only listened to once. Didn't really stand out.
Black Heart - Trolls
12 Saturdays - Meh
Hawkeye Nation - Miller lives in Oklahoma and Deace keeps making political comments. I know less after listening to them.
I see Chad Leistikow and Rick Brown are starting one next week.
@ChadLeistikow - Excited to begin new Hawkeye sports radio show & podcast. First show on Wednesday 9/16.
Hawkeye Report - More homerish than Oniowa but Kakert has good info on recruits and they often have guests which adds perspective.
Allhawkeyes - I like Howe as he usually has good objective recruiting info. Hate, hate, hate Hardy...
Two-Star - Only listened to once. Didn't really stand out.
Black Heart - Trolls
12 Saturdays - Meh
Hawkeye Nation - Miller lives in Oklahoma and Deace keeps making political comments. I know less after listening to them.
I see Chad Leistikow and Rick Brown are starting one next week.
@ChadLeistikow - Excited to begin new Hawkeye sports radio show & podcast. First show on Wednesday 9/16.
Bottom line is I cannot get enough talk on the Hawkeyes so the more podcasts the better. I am still holding out hope that they come up with a BTN radio broadcast across the foot print where they give evey team 2-3 hours in the prime day hours every week to deliver content about each program presented by personalities like these from the podcasts. They could do some creative stuff.
I listed to one and it was pretty blah. Not very prepared and it just kind of dragged along.
I like On Iowa, then Hawkeye Nation and then Hawkeye report. HR tends to take a bit too long getting to the meat at least the times I've listened to it.
On Iowa is the best IMO because you get a bit more inside info and Morehouse really tries to dig into the x and o's somewhat
With HN, Deace is so smug and it's almost like every time he talks its just a roundabout way to talk about Michigan.
Loved when HR had Heller on during season, it was very good.
On Iowa all the way although Morehouse can kind of ramble. Balbinot really annoys the crap out of me. I want to get to the meat on the bone and I don't like the beer, hotel and restaurant advertising. The guest can also detract from the actual football talk and I don't like it. Kakert is great but I wish he had decided on a different co-host. It drives me nuts when Balbinot talks about Beathard going out to have a beer with "the guys" even if he has an exam the next day, etc. like he has a clue. He also bags on the message board folks quite a bit and he's a Rudock apologist. Everyone can see what Beathard brings to the table and he deserved the job. I want to know Balbinot's credentials to be a football podcast host!!! How do you not listen to the podcasts if you are a die hard fan? They are honestly all great and I do enjoy them.
HR is run like a radio broadcast, so just fast forward to the 6 or 8 minute mark, and you're golden.
I like Brent a lot. To each their own I guess. Each pod cast has it's strengths. There is a new one out there with Drew Tate as the co-host but needs some fine tuning. Love hearing Tate's perspective but he is also busy playing football so he does not get to see the games.
Aside from the smugness, what I remembered of Steve Deace was that if Iowa had beaten Iowa State, he was basically done for the rest of the season as far as trying to talk about Iowa, and would just say stuff to be done with whatever subject they were discussing regarding Iowa. If Iowa State won, then everything regarding Iowa would always involve subtle reminders that they lost to the Cyclones and that he "knows" that Iowa State is better.
And he's also a Michigan fan........pretty much ends the discussion with all that in mind.
So... these podcasts are mostly presented by people who already have voices in the more traditional sports media? About a niche athletics program? And those voices will only be heard only by those who already know them from the traditional media? Do any of them stream live? Or do they all allow themselves an edit? What am I missing?
EDIT: I get podcasting. I don't get podcasting about UI athletics.
EDIT: I get podcasting. I don't get podcasting about UI athletics.
Traditional media:
OnIowa - Gazette writers Morehouse and Dochterman
All Hawkeyes - Rob Howe and Pat Harty's new web site and podcast, which is broadcast on KCJJ
New media:
Hawkeye Nation - Jon Miller who runs the web site, he is semi-media, he sells propane and propane accessories
Hawkeye Report - Tom Kakert site and podcast, but the podcast is basically produced by traditional media
Fan-ish:
BHGP - Web site and podcast
12 Saturdays - podcast
Don't know: Two-Star
OnIowa - Gazette writers Morehouse and Dochterman
All Hawkeyes - Rob Howe and Pat Harty's new web site and podcast, which is broadcast on KCJJ
New media:
Hawkeye Nation - Jon Miller who runs the web site, he is semi-media, he sells propane and propane accessories
Hawkeye Report - Tom Kakert site and podcast, but the podcast is basically produced by traditional media
Fan-ish:
BHGP - Web site and podcast
12 Saturdays - podcast
Don't know: Two-Star
In my opinion, you get way more information from the podcasts than any other source. Morehouse and Dochterman seem to have some nice connections and they get information that others just don't have access to. For example they pretty much knew something had gone down with Charlie Moore's recruitment and that there was no way he was coming to Iowa. They give great recruiting updates. They have information on injuries, etc. Also, why not listen to an hour and a half of Hawkeye football and basketball talk? Personally, I will take everything that I can get.
It's a matter of taste. Therefore it's subjective.
The thread title caught my eye and I thought it would be interesting to see some reactions. And unfortunately it didn't take long for the responses to deteriorate into "this guy sucks/that guy's an idiot". I don't like message board arguments because you have no idea who you are really talking to, but 2405 I hope you're better than that.
Morehouse: arguably the most respected UI Football beat writer in the state--rambles too much ( He gives more in depth breakdown than anyone on any show, whether it be commercial or internet)
Balbinot: Over a decade with the Hawkeye Radio Network and has a good working relationship with UI coaches in multiple sports and Athletic Department Administrators and brings some behind the scenes insight --according to you accuses the starting quarterback of drinking the night before and exam ( l listened to the show in question by the way and he did no such thing. The entire panel was simply comparing the different personalities of Ruddock and Beathard)
Guests (HR Podcast): Detract from the conversation of the sport (Many previous posters have stated they like the perspective and stories from those that have actually gone through the rigors of being a student-athlete)
You sound difficult, if not, impossible to please.
Jupiter, thanks for adding some perspective to the discussion. You nailed it when you said each show has it's strengths and weaknesses. It's good to have a choice. What would be the point if they all sounded the same?
Too many people today seem to fall into the mindset that if someone says something they disagree with, their first reaction needs to be emotional (ie. go flying off the handle) so much so that even if that same person would make a point they themselves would agree with just a minute later, they would never give them credit for it because they have already formed a bias that has clouded their judgment.
As far as the commercial aspect of the podcasts. It's happening more and more across the country. Not saying the ones being discussed fall into this category, but many "podcasts" are recordings of actual commercial radio shows and just slapped onto servers. Again, I don't take personal offense like some others if a business owner comes on for 3-4 minutes to talk about their specials. Odds are without their sponsorship, that particular show may not be able to operate. If I had fast forwarded the first 4 minutes HR's opening show a couple weeks ago with Kevonte Martin-Manley at Back Pocket Brewing, I would never have known about the free 6-pack of beer they were giving away with the purchase of a pizza. Needless to say, four of my friends and I took advantage of said special that weekend. As a poster mentioned earlier, if that's not your cup of tea...simply fast forward.
At the end of the day, these shows aren't going to change the national economy or foreign policy. They are entertainment. No need to stress out about something you have a choice over.
Listen to the ones you like. Skip the ones you don't.
The thread title caught my eye and I thought it would be interesting to see some reactions. And unfortunately it didn't take long for the responses to deteriorate into "this guy sucks/that guy's an idiot". I don't like message board arguments because you have no idea who you are really talking to, but 2405 I hope you're better than that.
Morehouse: arguably the most respected UI Football beat writer in the state--rambles too much ( He gives more in depth breakdown than anyone on any show, whether it be commercial or internet)
Balbinot: Over a decade with the Hawkeye Radio Network and has a good working relationship with UI coaches in multiple sports and Athletic Department Administrators and brings some behind the scenes insight --according to you accuses the starting quarterback of drinking the night before and exam ( l listened to the show in question by the way and he did no such thing. The entire panel was simply comparing the different personalities of Ruddock and Beathard)
Guests (HR Podcast): Detract from the conversation of the sport (Many previous posters have stated they like the perspective and stories from those that have actually gone through the rigors of being a student-athlete)
You sound difficult, if not, impossible to please.
Jupiter, thanks for adding some perspective to the discussion. You nailed it when you said each show has it's strengths and weaknesses. It's good to have a choice. What would be the point if they all sounded the same?
Too many people today seem to fall into the mindset that if someone says something they disagree with, their first reaction needs to be emotional (ie. go flying off the handle) so much so that even if that same person would make a point they themselves would agree with just a minute later, they would never give them credit for it because they have already formed a bias that has clouded their judgment.
As far as the commercial aspect of the podcasts. It's happening more and more across the country. Not saying the ones being discussed fall into this category, but many "podcasts" are recordings of actual commercial radio shows and just slapped onto servers. Again, I don't take personal offense like some others if a business owner comes on for 3-4 minutes to talk about their specials. Odds are without their sponsorship, that particular show may not be able to operate. If I had fast forwarded the first 4 minutes HR's opening show a couple weeks ago with Kevonte Martin-Manley at Back Pocket Brewing, I would never have known about the free 6-pack of beer they were giving away with the purchase of a pizza. Needless to say, four of my friends and I took advantage of said special that weekend. As a poster mentioned earlier, if that's not your cup of tea...simply fast forward.
At the end of the day, these shows aren't going to change the national economy or foreign policy. They are entertainment. No need to stress out about something you have a choice over.
Listen to the ones you like. Skip the ones you don't.
I'll have to check them out sometime. Podcasts are literally the only way I can remain focused at work. Probably 80% of the ones I listen to are hosted by working stand-ups, I could probably stand to listen to a little sports.
