In this episode, the Walk-Ons catch up with former Iowa linebacker Travis Perry, who shares his experiences transitioning from college football to a career based around real estate. Travis was a senior in the undefeated 2015 season and came to Iowa City after playing high school ball as an Urbandale J-Hawk. We discuss his entry into real estate, managing properties, and learning the ropes of short-term rentals. Perry reflects on his college football days, memorable moments at Iowa, and how they ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 624
Nick Jackson is from Atlanta, Georgia and started his career at Virginia where he played all 4 years and was a Team Captain twice. After the infamous Virginia Football player shooting happened, his path took a turn, and he ended up at Iowa. An organization he describes as a perfect fit. We discuss his journey from being highly recruited out of high school, playing at Virginia, and eventually transferring. Nick shares his experiences, including adjusting to a new defense, leadership lessons from ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 623
Coach Justin Lima returns for another episode of the Wash Up Walk Ons podcast! In this deep dive, we explore the Hawkeye Challenge, an intense off-season training competition designed to foster discipline and teamwork within the Iowa football team. From unique scoring systems to leadership development, we break down how this program pushed athletes to their limits and prepped them for success on and off the field. Hear firsthand accounts and anecdotes that illustrate the highs and lows of this r...
Feb 24, 2025•50 min•Ep. 622
Don Shumpert joins the show. Don is from St. Louis MO and joined the Hawks in the class of 2010. We re-connect wit Don after a decade as he was a senior during the Walk Ons freshman year. We reflect on past memories and dive into Shumpert's journey from Iowa to his current role as an NFL agent. The hosts discuss his recruiting story, college challenges, and his transition to coaching. Shumpert shares insights into his experiences in the NFL and his unique perspective as a former NFL coach now he...
Feb 20, 2025•58 min•Ep. 621
In this episode the Walk-Ons dive into the intricate world of NIL and Rev Share in college football with Brad Heinrichs, head of the Iowa Swarm Collective. From the struggles of recruiting in the modern era to the ethical challenges posed by agents, Brad provides an insider perspective on the complexities of managing the Iowa Swarm. Key topics include the future impact of revenue sharing, the changing landscape for walk-ons, and the potential introduction of performance incentives. Brad also add...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 620
In this episode, the This cast catches up with Pat Angerer, discussing everything from his transition from NFL linebacker to Iowa sports radio analyst, to unforgettable career moments and insights on Iowa football. Pat opens up about his experiences calling games with Gary Dolphin, the unexpected challenges and highlights of his first year, and the surreal moments of meeting legendary athletes. The conversation dips into personal anecdotes, revealing the lighter side of Angerer's life, including...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 619
Join the Walkons LIVE! We plan to do more of our episode recordings with the livestream feature this off season to help increase interaction with you guys! The conversation covers the latest buzz around the Iowa wrestling program and the rumored NIL deal for Bo Bassett. We chat about expectations for the Iowa football offense next season, especially the passing game with incoming QB Mark Gronowski. Kevin joins late due to work, and the duo also address fan questions while brainstorming episode i...
Feb 10, 2025•53 min•Ep. 618
In this episode, the guys dive into the key questions Iowa Football needs to address this offseason. From the potential breakout players to filling crucial spots on the roster, they dissect what the team will look like in 2025. They also discuss the importance of retaining key coaching staff, how the new offensive weapons will develop, and the allocation of the school's revenue share. Plus, updates on standout athletes and upcoming guests for the podcast! If you love the show and want to show su...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 617
In this episode of the Walk Ons podcast, the team sits down with Tyler Elsbury, a recent graduate from the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Tyler is from Byron, Illinois and was part of the 2020 recruiting class for Iowa. Tyler shares his experiences and challenges transitioning from college to NFL training. He describes the differences in training schedules and locations, choosing Marquette, Michigan over warmer and more luxurious spots for his draft prep. Tyler delves into his multi-position versat...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 616
In this episode, we dive deep into Iowa's women's basketball with David Eickholt, discussing the team's top recruiting weekend, Caitlin Clark's iconic status, and potential future stars. We also touch on the men's basketball struggles and Fran McCaffery's tenure. The conversation shifts to Iowa football, highlighting key transfer pickups, including quarterback Mark Gronowski, and what they mean for the program. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our ...
Jan 30, 2025•52 min•Ep. 615
Luke is from Neenah, Wisconsin and joined the Hawkeyes in the class of 2021. Luke served as the long snapper for the Iowa Hawkeyes over the last four years. Luke shares his journey from being a high school quarterback in Wisconsin to becoming a standout long snapper at Iowa. He discusses his experiences, including the unexpected moment he was called to snap during the Iowa State game, his intensive snaps in cold weather games, and the mental and physical progression throughout his college career...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 614
Luke Lachey is from Columbus, Ohio and joined the 202 recruiting class for the Hawkeyes as the 6th ranked TE in the country. Luke shares his journey from growing up as an Ohio State fan, to becoming a key player for the Hawkeyes. Hear about his experiences playing alongside teammates like Sam LaPorta, and his perspective on transitioning from college to professional football. Get insight into funny locker room stories, dealing with injuries, and his love for Legos and Harry Potter. Don't miss ou...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 613
Coach Justin Lima joins us again for the first time in 2025. Today we talk all about the Winter break after the Bowl game and the 8 weeks back on campus prior to Spring Ball starting. We transition into a detailed conversation about the main focus of January workouts for new athletes and the importance of building strength and movement capacity. We also touch on the concept of giving athletes some freedom within their training, the balance of technology in fitness programs, and the use of indivi...
Jan 20, 2025•46 min•Ep. 612
In this episode, we sit down with Jay Higgins, a standout linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Jay is from Indianapolis, Indiana and joined the Hawks in the 2020 recruiting class. We dive deep into his journey from high school recruitment to training for the combine, detailing the unique challenges and experiences that have shaped his career. Jay shares insights about his time at Iowa, including battling doubts, leaning on mentors, and the critical role of Coach Wa...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 611
Drake makes a surprise appearance and the boys talk NFL Hawks in the playoffs, a couple records and All Pro nominations, and the end of Grant's Broncos year. We make a huge correction from something said 2 episodes ago, and then we break down Kluver's jinx on Mark Gronowski. We talk the affect of missing spring ball, what the injury could be, how it will alter his next 4 months, if this makes him 'not worth the money', and a whole lot more. We finish the pod recapping the Semifinal games of the ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 610
All things Mark Gronowski and the upcoming CFP Semifinal games! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 609
Happy New Year! The Walkons return in 2025 working on our 7th year in the podcast game. We start the year off discussing how we got year, giving Grant and the Broncos their flowers, talking more NFL ball, and talking current event CFB including the most recent playoff games, happenings in NIL and the Portal, and more. We talk BIG guests that we would like to have on the show this year, and then dive into our State of the Program. How long does Coach KF stick around, how long do our Coordinators ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 608
Hawks drop their bowl game 27-24, a game that represented in many ways the season as a whole. We recap the game, wrap up our thoughts on 2024 Iowa Football, and start to look ahead to next year. Thank you to everyone who tuned in this year! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord cha...
Dec 31, 2024•54 min•Ep. 607
Join us as we spread holiday cheer in this festive episode recorded just before Christmas! The hosts share laughter and memorable highlights from 2024. We dive into a detailed preview of the upcoming Bowl games, including the Iowa vs. Missouri matchup, and discuss the impact of the 12-team playoff system. Insights into player transfers, state of the college football landscape, and personal holiday traditions are also shared. Plus, updates on the podcast's charity contributions and spotlight on w...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 606
Join us for the final 5-10-5 show of 2024 where we dive into the Bowl Prep of Iowa football. Coach Justin Lima shares his insights on strength and conditioning, the current state of NIL and athlete transfers, and how these affect athlete development throughout a players career. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Iowa's player development, the impact of personal training regiments, and how unexpected mishaps are handled during bowl prep. Streamlined schedules, weight training, player festivities, an...
Dec 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 605
David Eickholt joins us for the final time this year. After helping us recap the weekly press conference every Wednesday this season David joins one final time to give us a status update on where Iowa is in the portal season that has taken over early December across CFB. What positions are of most need for the Hawkeyes, and do we fill those with players from the portal or guys already in Black and Gold? How big are the Hawkeyes willing to go for a QB in this portal cycle and what is the allocati...
Dec 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 604
Fresh off of Conference Championship weekend and we now know where the Hawkeyes will spend Christmas. Iowa will face Missouri in the Music City bowl in Nashville, and we try to preview the matchup at surface level, and ponder what we could be excited to see considering the landscape of how bowls work in modern day. We have a huge discussion around the CFP selections, what they got right and wrong, what system would be best, and how long this current system will stay in place. How big does the pl...
Dec 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 603
We are back for another 5-10-5 with Coach Lima. Today we start with some discussion about the all time athletes that came through Iowa during our time, we touch on all of the Hate Week fireworks from the previous weekend and if the antics from players and teams is avoidable at all? To end the discussion we discuss what a 'Culture Win' means, and why a team like Nebraska continues to lose one score ball games. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our ex...
Dec 06, 2024•38 min•Ep. 602
On tonight's show we discuss all the hot topics of this week in Iowa Football. The portal season starts hot with Cade McNamara reentering leaving Stratton and Sullivan as a thin group of options for a room that is seeking answers. The Hawks have been rumored as potential landing spots for several higher profile transfers already, and we discuss the possibility of those. We also dive into the roster limits that are coming to college football, how that affected this years signing class, and how it...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 601
The Rivalry feels real now. On a 'Hate Week' Saturday in CFB that saw tempers flare across the country, the antics between Iowa and Nebraska were mild. The vibe of this matchup however has shifted and there is clear disdain between sides 15 years after the Huskers joined the B1G. We recap the walkoff winner from Drew Stevens, the pregame fireworks, the postgame interviews, baby Mahomes, and everything else. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our excl...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 600
Every Hawkeye's favorite Husker Jeremiah Sirles joins for our annual Thanksgiving tradition. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 599
The final regular season press conference of the year! Not a ton was said about Friday's matchup against the Huskers, and more was discussed around this senior class, the kid captains, and the rule changes looming in college football. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel a...
Nov 27, 2024•37 min•Ep. 598
The Hawks notched their 7th win of the season on Saturday out east against Maryland. The running game got back to their ways as KJ went for another 150 supplemented by over 100 yards from Moulton. The Defense was what we have wanted them to be all year long looking like a traditional bend dont break Iowa. Drew Stevens was lights out with the biggest game of his career going 5/5 with several from 50 +. Stratton as the QB got it done, and steered clear of any major mistakes in his first start. We ...
Nov 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 597
On Todays show we start with a discussion around warming up to lift weights. The dos and donts, what it looked like in 2015 in a team setting vs now as an adult in the garage working out alone, how to make warmups more efficient and so on. We ask Coach what he thinks the avg strength program around the country gets WRONG more often than not and why, and then discuss how to fix or optimize those issues, and then we talk our favorite day of the week during the season, the reasons behind that, fill...
Nov 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 596
To start todays episode we have a conversation that tries to dissect the Iowa QB situation and why Stratton is set to likely get the start over Cade McNamara against the Terps. Is there something deeper going on here considering that Cade is medically cleared but not back in front and still no longer a captain..? We discuss how this could even be the case going up against a walk on 4th string and dive into NIL deals for Stratton's future. WE discuss the latest CFP bracket and the new playoff sys...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 595
