If you’re a Hawkeye football fan, you’ll love Talkin’ Hawks with the Vandebergs, a podcast hosted by Matt and Laura Vandeberg, two Hawkeye fanatics who have a lot of experience and knowledge about the game. They will give you a weekly update on the previous game, the upcoming matchup, and their predictions. They will also chat with Hawkeye football players and other Iowa athletes, and share their enthusiasm and insights on everything Hawkeye football. Listen every Monday morning and be part of the conversation. Let’s go Hawks!
Latest episodes
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1 h 42
Jeremy Hecklinski | Minnesota Loss Recap + Wisconsin Preview
Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski joins Matt and Laura VandeBerg on this week's episode of Talkin' Hawks! Jeremy shares his journey from high school football to Wake Forest and ev…
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1 h 35
Cam Manyawu | Bye Week Q&A + Minnesota Preview
Iowa basketball’s Cam Manyawu joins Matt and Laura VandeBerg on Talkin’ Hawks, presented by Hills Bank! Cam shares how basketball brought his parents from Zimbabwe to the United St…
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1 h 44
Robert Gallery | Life After Football, Mental Health + Iowa vs. Washington Recap
Former Iowa Hawkeye legend and NFL offensive lineman Robert Gallery joins Talkin' Hawks for one of our most powerful conversations yet. Robert takes us through his journey from gro…
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1 h 58
Kenny Merrieweather | Ohio State Recap + Washington Preview
After one of the biggest weekends Iowa City has seen in a long time, Laura and Matt VandeBerg recap Iowa’s loss to Ohio State and break down what went wrong against one of the most…
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1 h 55
Jayden Montgomery | Michigan Recap + Ohio State Preview
The Hawkeyes pulled off a thriller in the Big House, taking down Michigan in the final seconds, and Matt and Laura break down everything that went into the win. From Iowa’s bend-do…
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1 h 18
Nathan McNeil | UNI Recap + Michigan Preview
The Hawkeyes put together one of their most complete performances of the season against UNI, and Laura and Matt break down an Iowa offense that was firing on all cylinders. From Ha…
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1 h 33
Reece Vander Zee | Cy-Hawk Victory Recap + UNI Preview
The Cy-Hawk Trophy is staying in Iowa City! Laura and Matt break down Iowa’s thrilling win over Iowa State, including the biggest moments from the offense, defense and special team…
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1 h 45
Hank Brown | NIU Shutout Recap + Iowa State Preview
The Hawkeyes are 1-0 after a dominant 40-0 shutout of Northern Illinois, and Laura and Matt break down everything that stood out from the season opener. From Iowa’s quarterback pla…
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1 h 33
Kamari Moulton | 2026 Iowa Football Outlook + Northern Illinois Preview
Talkin’ Hawks is back for the 2026 Iowa Football season! Matt and Laura VandeBerg break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Hawkeyes as they prepare to return to Kinnick St…
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1 h 07
Kirk Ferentz | Iowa Football & Life Beyond the Sidelines
Iowa Hawkeyes head football coach Kirk Ferentz joins Talkin’ Hawks for a rare, personal conversation that he describes as his first sit-down podcast interview. Matt and Laura go be…
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1 h 30
Kennedy Ruff | From Iowa Dance Team to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
This month on Talkin’ Hawks, Laura and Matt catch up on the latest Hawkeye news, including preseason football honors, the Micah Hyde Charity Golf Classic, upcoming Iowa basketball…
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1 h 41
Sophie Schriever | Iowa Gymnastics, Recruiting Journey + Building the Hawkeyes’ Nest
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura welcome Iowa gymnast Sophie Schriever to the studio for the show’s first-ever gymnastics episode. Sophie shares…
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1 h 22
Mark Gronowski | Iowa QB Mindset + Spring Practice Takeaways & 2026 Season Preview
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Mark Gronowski for an in-depth conversation on his transition into the Iowa Hawkeyes program and…
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1 h 20
Kylie Feuerbach | What’s Next for Iowa Women’s Basketball
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Iowa women’s basketball standout Kylie Feuerbach for an honest conversation about her journey, th…
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1 h 25
Taylor McCabe | Senior Leadership, Injury Update & What’s Next for Iowa Women’s Basketball
In this offseason edition of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Iowa senior guard Taylor McCabe for a conversation that’s honest, reflective, and full…
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1 h 43
Bennett Stirtz | Vanderbilt Preview and Season Finale
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Bennett Stirtz, Iowa men’s basketball guard and one of the most intriguing voices on the roster,…
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1 h 21
Cooper Koch | Michigan State Recap + Nebraska Preview
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura break down Iowa’s emotional walk-off win over Michigan State—including Drew Stevens’ senior day game-winner—and…
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1 h 25
Seth Anderson | USC Heartbreaker Recap + Michigan State Spartans Preview
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura unpack another gut-punch finish as they break down the USC heartbreaker, from the “Heartbreak Kids” vibes and m…
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1 h 51
Alex Marinelli | USC Trojans Preview
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura open with a raw breakdown of Iowa’s last-second loss to Oregon—weather woes, special teams swings, and what the…
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1 h 27
Jaxon Rexroth | Oregon Preview
In this episode of Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Laura and Matt sit down with Jaxon Rexroth—Cedar Rapids native, Xavier alum, and Hawkeye linebacker—to talk identity, mindset,…