The CW Pod

CW Pod: Jamie Pollard Fires Back & The Future of Sports Media

Chris Williams delivers a solo deep dive into the future of college sports, media, streaming, and why the current system may be headed for a complete shakeup. 🔥 Jamie Pollard fires back Williams reacts to Jamie Pollard openly challenging the SEC and Big Ten, arguing that maybe the Big 12 and ACC should stop waiting around and let the power conferences break away completely. 📺 Is cable TV dying in real time? A simple YouTube TV subscription review sends Chris down a rabbit hole about streaming, ESPN’s future, Netflix owning NFL games, and why sports media is entering another massive evolution. 🎙️ The death of middle-class sports media? From Pat McAfee and Barstool to local radio and newspapers disappearing, Chris explains why the future may belong to hyper-local creators and niche communities. 🌪️ Also included: • Ted Turner vs. traditional media • Why ESPN still matters • Iowa State’s place in a possible college football split CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

CW Pod: Aliens, Area 51 & Hulkamania with Scott Siepker

Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker to dive into the government’s latest UFO report, conspiracy theories, Area 51, Hulk Hogan’s complicated legacy, Ted Turner’s media empire, and why nostalgia hits harder than ever. 👽 The UFO report finally drops Chris and Scott react to the government’s latest alien/UFO disclosure, debate whether we’re getting the full truth, and discuss why Area 51, Apollo missions, and nuclear sites still fascinate people decades later. 🛸 Could humans actually handle aliens? The guys debate whether extraterrestrial life would unite humanity… or completely break society. 📺 Ted Turner’s impact on sports & media From TBS Braves baseball to WCW wrestling and CNN, the conversation shifts to how Ted Turner transformed entertainment and sports forever. 💪 Breaking down the Hulk Hogan documentary Chris and Scott dive deep into Netflix’s new Hulk Hogan documentary — from Hulkamania and the NWO to the darker parts of Hogan’s life, fame, addiction, family struggles, and legacy. 🎙️ Also discussed: • Why the NWO changed wrestling forever • Hogan’s tragic final years • Why fame can destroy identity CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

CW Pod: Is the Big 12 Playing a Rigged Game? John Kurtz Breaks It Down

Chris Williams is joined by John Kurtz (Open for Business) for a deep dive into the future of the Big 12—and whether the league can truly compete in today’s college sports landscape. 🏈 Is the System Rigged? With massive revenue gaps between the Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12, the guys debate whether the league can realistically catch up—or if the game is already decided. 📺 Big 12 Survival Strategy • Brett Yormark’s TV deals and long-term vision • Why Friday night games might actually help • How the league can maximize exposure and relevance 🏀 Basketball vs Football Debate The Big 12 has control over college basketball—but can that actually move the needle financially? Or does everything still come back to football? 💰 NIL, Transfer Portal & The Changing Game • Is player movement hurting fan connection? • Should contracts replace the current system? • Why rebuilding is faster—but loyalty is fading 🚨 Texas Tech QB Drama (Sorsby Situation) A major offseason storyline shakes up the Big 12. What it means for Texas Tech—and the league’s playoff hopes. 🔥 Bigger Questions • Can the Big 12 ever match the SEC/Big Ten financially? • Does college football risk losing its identity? • What actually matters to fans moving forward? CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Check out Open For Business with John Kurtz: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

CW Pod with Pastor Mike Janes: Control, Anxiety & Finding Your North Star

Chris Williams sits down with Pastor Mike Janes for a thoughtful conversation covering anxiety, control, parenting, and how to actually find peace in 2026. 🧠 Why We’re More Anxious Than Ever From social media algorithms to constant bad news cycles, the guys break down why modern life keeps people on edge. ⚖️ Control vs Letting Go What can you actually control? And where do you need to step back? A practical conversation about managing stress without checking out of reality. ❤️ A Powerful Story About Grace A tragic real-life story leads to an incredible act of forgiveness—and a deeper discussion about perspective and peace. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting in a Different World How do you raise kids today with technology, fear, and constant information? From iPads to tracking watches, it’s a balance nobody has fully figured out. 📱 The Algorithm Problem Why your phone might be making your anxiety worse. 🎯 Finding Your “North Star” Whether it’s faith, values, or something else—why having a guiding principle matters more than ever. Plus, CW gets Mike's opinions on ghosts and aliens. CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

CW Pod with Mackenzie Eddie: NASCAR, Parenting Perspective & The Feeling You Didn’t Expect

Chris Williams is joined by Mackenzie Eddie for a different kind of CW Pod—less sports, more life. 🏁 NASCAR Weekend Reflections Chris shares a special weekend with his daughter at the track—and the unexpected feeling of dread that hits when those perfect moments come to an end. ❤️ Parenting, Perspective & Guilt Why great parenting moments can feel heavy, how kids teach us more than we teach them, and the reality of watching them grow up faster than we’re ready for. 🧠 Modern Life & Mental Overload From social media anxiety to information overload, the conversation dives into how today’s world impacts how we think, parent, and live. 🚪 Closed Doors & Life Paths Chris reflects on nearly working in racing—and why not getting that opportunity may have led to something better. 🎙️ Plus: • Mom groups, microplastics & everyday paranoia • Therapy, self-awareness & finding balance • Why slowing down actually matters CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]