In this milestone 600th episode, we sit down with former NFL and Hawkeye kicker Nate Kaeding. Nate is from Iowa City, Iowa and has a unique parallel time frame of coming to Iowa alongside former coach Reece Morgan. We dive into the intricacies of kicking in high-stakes environments, memorable moments from Kaeding’s career, and the mental game of being a specialist. Nate also shares his journey from football to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Iowa City. Don't miss out on his exclusive insights into the Hawkeye program, Phil Rivers' clean trash talk, and his thoughts on the new climate involving the portal and NIL.

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:06 Highlighting a Young Golf Prodigy
00:57 Introducing Nate Kaing
02:06 Nate Kaing's Kicking Career
07:32 The Evolution of College Football and NIL
14:00 The Importance of Consistency and Focus
24:16 The Role of Specialists in Football
31:26 The Legacy of Iowa's Special Teams
41:20 Observing the Game from the Sidelines
42:31 Heckling the Opposing Team
44:20 Memorable Moments at Kinnick Stadium
50:40 The Mental Game of Kicking
01:02:15 Transitioning to Business Ventures
01:05:05 The Iowa City Food Scene
01:06:55 NFL Experiences and Insights
01:11:31 Special Teams Strategies and Memories
01:14:26 Podcasting and Future Plans