Tracking The Storm: Stories From Loyal Sons

Tracking The Storm EP 2_12: ISU Baseball Legends Mark Hanrahan, Rob Conway, Mike Busch, Chris Zima & Jon Heath

Join us for an unforgettable episode of Tracking The Storm on the 25 year anniversary of ISU Baseball's last game. We talk to Iowa State baseball legends Mike Busch (All-American two-sport star), Chris Zima (1984-88 pitcher), Jon Heath (1982-86 pitcher/outfielder), Mark Hanrahan, and Rob Conway from that final team, sit down to share stories from the diamond. From the glory days of Big 8 baseball and beating ranked teams like Oklahoma State and Nebraska, to the heartbreaking 2001 decision to drop the program, the guys deliver raw, hilarious, and heartfelt tales — including dugout antics, epic home runs, road trip chaos, coaching legends like BR and LC, and what it meant to wear the Cyclone uniform. Whether you bled Cardinal and Gold on the field or in the stands, this one’s for every ISU baseball fan. Real talk, no filters. 🔴 LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs StudiosPowered by Revelton Distilling Company • We Will Pizza • Jenny Farrell - RE/MAX Concepts • US FEX Shipping • Iowa Beef Steakhouse

Tracking the Storm: EP 2.11 Chelsea Poppens – Farm Roots, Cyclone Legend, & Navigating NIL Chaos

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company. From the family farm in Parkersburg to becoming a two-time All-Big 12 star and 1,000-point/1,000-rebound legend at Iowa State, Chelsea Poppens joins Keith and Kent for a raw, unfiltered conversation. Chelsea opens up about small-town Iowa values, playing through an EF5 tornado, the Sweet 16 run at Iowa State, her WNBA journey (drafted by the Seattle Storm), overseas championships, and life now as a new mom, CEO of a branding & web agency, and passionate advocate for athletes. They dive deep into: * The Wild Wild West of NIL and the transfer portal * Tough coaching under Coach Bill Finley and building real character * Loyalty vs. chasing the bag in modern college sports * What it takes to succeed after the game ends Plus, Chelsea drops her “Storm Anchor Amendment” as Commissioner of College Sports. Sponsors:We Will Pizza • Revelton Distilling • USFEX Shipping • Iowa Beef Steakhouse • Jenny Farrell Team – RE/MAX Concepts Real talk. No filters. Cyclone family forever. Turn it up and lock in. #IowaState #WomensBasketball #NIL #TrackingTheStorm #CycloneNation

Tracking the Storm: EP 2.10 Tom Randall Iowa State Legend, NFL Cowboy & Lifelong Cyclone

Join hosts Keith and Kent for an unforgettable conversation with Iowa State football icon Tom Randall. From growing up in Mason City and reluctantly playing one year of high school football, to starring as a defensive tackle under Earl Bruce, getting drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, playing in Super Bowl XIII, and later suiting up for the Houston Oilers alongside Earl Campbell — Tom shares incredible stories from the field, the locker room, and life after football. He opens up about the toughness of the old Big 8, going against Randy White in practice, his awe at sharing the huddle with Roger Staubach, founding the modern Lettermen’s Club, and his 45+ years building a life and real estate career in Ames. Tom also gives his candid take on the current state of college athletics, NIL, the transfer portal, and what’s being lost in today’s game. A raw, heartfelt, and hilarious episode packed with Cyclone history, NFL memories, and timeless perspective from one of Iowa State’s most loyal sons. 🎙️ Tracking the Storm — Where Cyclone legends tell their stories. Sponsored by US-Flex AI Shipping, Jenny Farrell REMAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, We Will Pizza, Revelton Distilling and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Tracking the Storm Ep: 2.9 Olympian to Rock Bottom — Danny Harris Tells the Truth | Part 2

In Part 2 with Olympic silver medalist Danny Harris, the conversation turns raw, real, and uncomfortable—in the best way possible. Danny pulls back the curtain on what happens when elite success, ego, and pressure collide with real life. From competing at the highest level in the world to battling addiction and facing himself in recovery, Danny shares the truth about how quickly things can unravel—even when you’re at the top. He talks about control, identity, and the dangerous mindset of believing you’re untouchable… until you’re not. This episode dives into: * The “why” behind the choices that changed everything * Life after Olympic success—and losing that identity * Addiction, rock bottom, and the brutal reality of recovery * Faith, accountability, and rebuilding from nothing * Why being “Danny Harris the Olympian” almost became the problem There are moments in this episode that hit hard—stories from recovery programs, losing control, and being forced to confront who you really are when everything else is stripped away. This is more than a sports story. It’s a human story about pride, pain, and fighting your way back. If you only knew Danny Harris from the track… this episode will change that. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling, We Will Pizza, Jenny Farrell REMAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Tracking the Storm: EP 2.8 Olympic Silver Medalist Danny Harris: From Iowa State Legend to the World Stage |

Olympic silver medalist and Iowa State legend Danny Harris joins Tracking the Storm for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most remarkable journeys in Cyclone history. Harris burst onto the world stage in 1984 when he won Olympic Silver in the 400m hurdles in Los Angeles, becoming one of the youngest athletes ever to medal in the event. A standout at Iowa State University, Harris went on to dominate collegiate track, becoming a multiple-time NCAA champion and one of the greatest hurdlers in school history. In this episode, Danny shares stories from his rise from small-town beginnings to Olympic glory, what it was like competing against the best athletes in the world, and the lessons he learned through adversity, perseverance, and faith after his competitive career. We also dive into: * His legendary run at Iowa State * The experience of competing in the 1984 Olympics * Life after track and the challenges many elite athletes face * The impact of Cyclone athletics and the legacy of Iowa State track & field This is a powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and what it truly means to chase greatness. Sponsored by: 🍕 We Will Pizza 🥃 Revelton Distilling Company 🥩 Iowa Beef Steakhouse 🎙️ LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios