Cyclone Fanatic is an Iowa State Cyclones sports podcast from CycloneFanatic.com, led by Chris Williams. The feed shows near-daily output, with 10 to 15 minute Daily Clone episodes alongside hour-long panel shows and press conferences, about 1,000 episodes in all. Estimated downloads run 4,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying a $70 to $300 host-read rate.
Daily reach into the most dedicated Iowa State Cyclones fan community online
- Near-daily publishing with short Daily Clone episodes and long panel shows gives many ad placements per week.
- 905 Apple ratings at 4.7 stars point to a loyal, engaged listener base.
- The site says it runs on local advertising, so regional businesses are a natural fit.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short daily commentary, co-hosted panel discussion, press conference audio
- Tone
- analytical, passionate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 10 to 15 minutes for daily shows, 50 to 80 minutes for panels
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, though the website's About page says Cyclone Fanatic is powered by local advertising.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and titles such as 'CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 8 BYU' show sports analysis only.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | cyclonefanatic.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id396542314 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/CyclonefanaticPodcasts |
Benchmark score: 48 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State Go 10 Deep? | 2026-10-15 | 10 min |
| The Beat Reporters: How deep can MBB be? + WBB Impressions, Midseason | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 0 min |
| DAILY CLONE: WBB Media Day Takeaways | 2026-10-14 | 10 min |
| Williams & Blum: Iowa State Basketball Preview, Tamin Lipsey & Big 12 | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 13 min |
| DAILY CLONE: Fennelly's Legacy, What will be ISU MBB's Offensive Ident | 2026-10-13 | 16 min |
| DAILY CLONE: Media Day Takeaways with Jake Brend | 2026-10-12 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.
The most in-depth Iowa State themed podcast on the Internet. Chris Williams and his cast of characters with cutting edge analysis of the Cyclones with featured interviews and more. A must-have for diehard fans of the Iowa State Cyclones.
About Cyclone Fanatic
Cyclone Fanatic is a podcast about Iowa State Cyclones athletics, produced by CycloneFanatic.com and led by publisher Chris Williams, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. The website's About page describes an independently operated outlet that grew from an early-2000s message board into a full media brand. Episodes mix short Daily Clone commentary of 10 to 15 minutes with hour-long panels, game previews and postgame shows, and press conference audio.
The feed shows near-daily publishing, and Apple Podcasts lists the show at 4.7 stars from 905 ratings. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so Starbooked estimates 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely Iowa State fans, mostly in Iowa. No sponsors appear in the feed, though the website says it is powered by local advertising.
At Starbooked's rate formula, a host-read mid-roll costs about $70 to $300 per episode. Regional businesses, restaurants, and brands that want Cyclone fans should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cyclone Fanatic can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cyclone Fanatic
How much does Cyclone Fanatic charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $70 to $300 per episode, based on 4,000 to 12,000 estimated downloads. The show does not publish rates, so final pricing is set by the creator.
What is Cyclone Fanatic about?
Cyclone Fanatic covers Iowa State Cyclones football, basketball and other sports. Episodes include short daily commentary, panel discussions with Chris Williams, game previews and postgame reactions, and press conference audio.
How do I contact Cyclone Fanatic about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and you can reach out directly from there. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked without separate negotiation.
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