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The CW Pod

The CW Pod

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 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.All rights reserved. Iowa Everywhere & 712 Media. 2025. Economics Social Sciences
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  • CW Pod with Pastor Mike Janes: Control, Anxiety & Finding Your North Star

    CW Pod with Pastor Mike Janes: Control, Anxiety & Finding Your North Star
    Apr 28 2026
    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
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    51 mins
  • CW Pod with Mackenzie Eddie: NASCAR, Parenting Perspective & The Feeling You Didn’t Expect

    CW Pod with Mackenzie Eddie: NASCAR, Parenting Perspective & The Feeling You Didn’t Expect
    Apr 21 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • CW Pod with Scott Siepker: Are We Ready for What’s Coming? AI, Space & The Future of Everything

    CW Pod with Scott Siepker: Are We Ready for What’s Coming? AI, Space & The Future of Everything
    Apr 14 2026
    Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker for one of the most all-over-the-place episodes of the CW Pod. 🚀 Space, AI & The Future: From rocket launches to space debris fears, the guys go deep on where technology is headed—and whether humans are actually ready for it. 🤖 Are We Replacing Ourselves? A wild but real conversation about AI, automation, and what happens when humans don’t need to work anymore. Purpose vs progress. 🌍 War, Drones & Reality: How modern warfare is changing fast—from cheap drones to space-based tech—and why the next global conflict might look nothing like the last. 🎬 Throwback Movies & Nostalgia: Apollo 13, Top Gun, and why some ‘90s movies still hit… and others don’t. 🎙 Other topics include: • NASCAR trip memories + fatherhood moments • WrestleMania hype and pro wrestling nostalgia • Music rabbit holes (Joe Diffie, Avril Lavigne, and more) • Why humans might actually be the first intelligent life 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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    1 hr and 19 mins
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