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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!
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March 24, 2025
<p>This week on Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Nelson Brands, a homegrown Hawkeye with deep wrestling roots and an incredible journey on the mat.From growing up in Iowa City to training under Tom and Terry Brands, Nelson shares his experiences navigating the sport, competing at the highest level, and the unique dynamic of having a legendary coach as a father.In this episode, Nelson opens up about:His late start in wrestling and what drew him to the sportThe intense training regimen and mental toughness required at IowaHis dad’s unconventional coaching methods (wait until you hear about the gravel buckets and lawnmower tricks)Balancing family and competition in a program built on legacyHis love for hiking 14ers and how it helps him reset outside the sportNelson also talks about recovering from injuries, cutting weight the right way, and his future in wrestling. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss.Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more in-depth Hawkeye sports stories.#TalkinHawks #NelsonBrands #IowaHawkeyes #Wrestling #HawkeyeNation #FaithAndSports #CollegeWrestling</p>
February 24, 2025
<p>On this episode of <strong>Talkin’ Hawks with the VandeBergs</strong>, Matt and Laura sit down with <strong>Kennedy Blades</strong>, one of the most dominant athletes in Iowa and a rising star in wrestling! <br>From growing up in <strong>Chicago</strong> to training at an elite boarding school and competing <strong>around the world</strong>, Kennedy shares her <strong>incredible journey</strong>—from first stepping on the mat as a kid to becoming an <strong>Olympian</strong>. She opens up about:<br> Her intense training regimen and sacrifices growing up,<br> competing in <strong>over 20 countries</strong> at a young age, winning <strong>World Titles</strong> and making history in <strong>women’s wrestling, </strong>her <strong>faith journey</strong> and how it has shaped her career, and her <strong>signature suplex move</strong> (and why she’s NOT going to stop using it!)</p><p><br>PLUS, Kennedy shares what it was like qualifying for the <strong>2024 Paris Olympics</strong>, training for the biggest stage in sports, and what’s next for her career. <strong>This is one conversation you don’t want to miss!</strong></p><p><br> <strong>Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications</strong> to keep up with more Hawkeye sports stories!</p><p><br>#TalkinHawks #KennedyBlades #IowaHawkeyes #Olympics #WomensWrestling #HawkeyeNation #Wrestling #FaithAndSports</p>
February 11, 2025
<p>On this week's episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jackson Stratton, and delve deep into his amazing story. From growing up on the sunny beaches of San Diego to stepping into the spotlight in Iowa City, Jackson shares his journey of how surfing waves turned into throwing touchdowns. We talk about everything—his first impressions of the Midwest, his love for the beach, and what it was like being thrown into a starting role this season. Plus, Jackson opens up about his time in the transfer portal, life as a student-athlete, and even a few surprises (spoiler: his car is not what you’d expect!). Oh, and don’t miss the behind-the-scenes scoop on bowl game prep and what it’s like to be part of Hawkeye Nation!👉 Hit that like button, subscribe to the channel, and ring the bell to keep up with all things Hawkeyes!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/talkinhawks">#TalkinHawks</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iowahawkeyes">#IowaHawkeyes</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jacksonstratton">#JacksonStratton</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hawkeyenation">#HawkeyeNation</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefootball">#CollegeFootball</a></p>
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