The CW Pod

You know Chris Williams from Cyclone Fanatic and Iowa Everywhere, but in this interview-based program Chris brings your favorite sidebar content in a different light. With his guests, Chris will deep dive into his many eclectic passions, including business, leadership, family, small-town soul, sports, and more.

The CW Pod is a business podcast hosted by Iowa Everywhere, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Iowa Everywhere hosts The CW Pod, a business show with 74 episodes published.

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  CW Pod: The Back-to-School Struggle Every Parent Knows

  Aug 18, 202657 min

  Back-to-school season is here, and parents everywhere are experiencing the same mix of excitement, guilt, and anxiety. Chris Williams and Mackenzie Eddie have an honest conversation about sending their kids back to school, the emotional challenge of watching children grow up, and the very real feeling of being ready for a break after spending the entire summer together. They discuss the anxiety some kids experience before returning to school, the challenge of balancing work and family life during summer break, and why parents shouldn't feel guilty about needing time away from their children. Chris and Mackenzie also talk about the new books CW has picked up, 2-Pac, and everything in between. CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  CW Pod with Scott Siepker: Is College Football Losing Fans?

  Aug 10, 202649 min

  Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college football, why so many fans are feeling disconnected from the sport, and whether the business of college athletics has finally gone too far. The two debate conference realignment, NIL, the transfer portal, promotion and relegation, and whether football should become its own separate entity from university athletics. Plus, Scott previews the Iowa State Fair, shares his strategy for reviewing new fair foods, and the guys preview Iowa Everywhere LIVE, coming to Des Moines on August 21. In this episode: • Is college football losing its identity? • Why Chris and Scott are less invested than they once were • The transfer portal, NIL, and conference realignment • Should college football adopt promotion and relegation? • Could football separate from university athletic departments? • Why the Big Ten may be gaining an edge over the SEC • Previewing Iowa Everywhere LIVE (Tickets) CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  CW Pod with Scott Dochterman: Congress Could Change College Sports FOREVER

  Aug 4, 202641 min

  Chris Williams is joined by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic to break down the proposed Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, the Big Ten, the Big 12, NIL, roster spending, College Football Playoff expansion, and the future of college athletics. The two discuss why Congress may finally provide stability to college sports, whether spending caps can slow the growing financial gap between programs, why the state of Iowa should invest more in Iowa and Iowa State athletics, and how a 24-team College Football Playoff could reshape the sport. In this episode: • What the Protect College Sports Act actually does • Why Doc believes college athletics needs federal guardrails • How Iowa and Iowa State could benefit from spending caps • Why the state of Iowa should invest more in college athletics • The economics behind Iowa and Iowa State football • Will a 24-team College Football Playoff become reality? • Why Cy-Hawk remains important for both schools • Could this legislation finally stabilize college sports? CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  CW Pod: How Scott Siepker went viral during the World Cup | Social Media, Algorithms & Life Lessons

  Jul 21, 20261h 8m

  Scott Siepker joins Chris Williams to discuss how his World Cup videos reached soccer fans around the globe, and what the experience revealed about social media algorithms, viral content and human connection. Chris and Scott also explore the cultural impact of the World Cup, lessons content creators can take from Scott’s success and some thought-provoking conversations Chris recently had with friends in rural Iowa. Presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  BREAKING: Jamie Pollard Announces 2027 Retirement

  Jul 10, 202650 min

  Chris Williams, Chris Hassel, and Jake Brend react to Jamie Pollard announcing his retirement from Iowa State in June 2027. The CW Pod is presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon and the Lonely Oak Distillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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