Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.
Legends & Listeners
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80 episodes
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Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Legends & Listeners: Can Iowa Finally Unlock Its Offense? Hawkeye Summer Hoops, and More
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything they learned from Iowa football media availability and Iowa basketball workouts. The guys discuss the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, why Tony Diaz could transform Tim Lester's offense, and their early impressions of Ben McCollum's rebuilt Hawkeye basketball roster. 🏈 Iowa Football The conversation includes: • Why the quarterback competition remains wide open • Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski • Should Iowa let its quarterbacks get hit in fall camp? • Tim Lester's evolving offense entering Year 2 ⚡ Tony Diaz & Iowa's New Weapons Chad and Scott discuss: • Why Tony Diaz chose Iowa over Alabama • How Diaz changes the Hawkeyes' offense • Can Iowa finally field a dynamic passing attack? 🏀 Iowa Basketball Plus an in-depth look at: • Ben McCollum's second Hawkeye roster • Cooper Koch's continued development • Trevin Jirak's impressive offseason • Andrew McKeever's impact inside • Why optimism is growing around the program 👀 Looking Ahead • Recruiting update on five-star point guard Caden Daughtry • Iowa's long-term outlook in football and basketball • Fall camp storylines to watch • Why the future looks bright for Hawkeye athletics Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 12, 2026
Legends & Listeners: Live from The Other Place! Jack Campbell, Ike Boettger & Swarm Changes
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take Legends & Listeners on the road to The Other Place in Cedar Falls for a live show featuring Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and former Hawkeye and NFL offensive lineman Ike Boettger. The guys also discuss Jamie Pollard's retirement, the future of Iowa's NIL efforts after Swarm winds down, and what it all means for Hawkeye athletics. 🦁 Jack Campbell Joins the Show Fresh off an All-Pro season with the Detroit Lions, Jack Campbell talks about: • Becoming one of the NFL's best linebackers • Returning home to Cedar Falls • Fatherhood and life off the field • Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions culture • Leadership lessons from Kirk Ferentz 🏈 Ike Boettger Stops By Former Hawkeye offensive lineman Ike Boettger discusses: • His path from quarterback to NFL offensive lineman • Playing with Josh Allen in Buffalo • Iowa's offensive line tradition 📰 Hawkeye Headlines Before the interviews, Chad and Scott break down: • Jamie Pollard's retirement and what it means for Iowa State • The impact on the Cy-Hawk rivalry • Swarm officially shutting down • Iowa's evolving NIL strategy • Recruiting in the revenue-sharing era Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 8, 2026
Legends & Listeners: Breaking Down Iowa's Battle, Year of The Quarterback in the Big Ten, and more
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman turn their attention to football season with an in-depth breakdown of Iowa's quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. The guys compare the Hawkeyes' situation to the rest of a loaded Big Ten, discuss conversations with Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester, explain what Iowa's offense must become in 2026, and announce a special live edition of Legends & Listeners this weekend in Cedar Falls. Plus, a quick follow-up on last week's Caitlin Clark discussion. 🏈 Iowa's Quarterback Competition With fall camp approaching, the Hawkeyes still have no clear starter. • Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski • What Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester are looking for • Why the competition could continue into the season • Which quarterback best fits Iowa's offense? 🌽 Ranking the Big Ten Quarterbacks The conference is loaded with talent. • Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and the league's elite • Former Cyclone Rocco Becht at Penn State • Where Iowa currently ranks • Why quarterback play could define the Big Ten race 📈 Can Iowa's Offense Take the Next Step? Scott and Chad discuss why 2026 could look different offensively. • Tim Lester's evolving system • The importance of Iowa's offensive line • Why the Hawkeyes may need to score more than ever before 📍 Plus • Caitlin Clark follow-up after last week's discussion • Live Legends & Listeners show announcement Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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