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Idaho State Coaches Show
One hour prior to kickoff before ISU Football

Idaho State Athletics has partnered with The Union Taproom as the new host for the Idaho State Coaches show podcast.

Every Thursday at 11:30 AM during the football season, Scott Gross will sit down with Idaho State coaches to discuss Bengal Athletics and the great news coming out of our programs.

The show will be broadcast live on Facebook during the season and then uploaded as a podcast that can be found on this KISU webpage

Scott Gross will serve as MC for the show and will interview various Idaho State Athletics coaches throughout the football season. The first half hour of the show will be centered on football and the second half will see interviews of ISU coaches and student-athletes.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend, grab some food, and join us as we discuss Idaho State University Athletics. Weekly specials will coincide with the show.

ISU Coaches Show Season I

ISU Coaches Show Season II

ISU Coaches Show Season III

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Latest Episodes
  • Scott Gross talks with head football coach Cody Hawkins about the Bengals’ matchup with Portland State and ISU’s first Native American Heritage Game. Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros joins the show to discuss major facility projects, including a new indoor track and the proposed ICCU Bengal Arena, plus the changing landscape of college athletics.
  • In this episode of the Idaho State Coaches Show, recorded live from the Union Tap Room in historic downtown Pocatello, host Scott Gross sits down with Idaho State Bengals Football Head Coach Cody Hawkins.
  • Host Scott Gross sits down with Idaho State football coach Cody to break down the Bengals’ loss to Northern Arizona and preview their Homecoming matchup against Cal Poly. Then, ISU women’s soccer coach Dustin Downey joins us for a look at the Bengals’ season and their push through Big Sky conference play.
  • Following a hard-fought Big Sky road win at Southern Utah, Idaho State head football coach Cody Hawkins joins Scott Gross to break down the Bengals’ balanced offensive performance and disruptive defense as No. 12 Idaho State prepares to host No. 19 Northern Arizona. Special teams coordinator and nickels coach Scott Theisen also discusses the Bengals’ kicking-game standards, personnel adjustments, and the importance of special teams in Saturday’s ranked matchup.
  • Head coach Cody Hawkins previews Idaho State’s Big Sky opener at Southern Utah, discusses the value of the Bengals’ bye week, and looks ahead to a physical road test in Cedar City. Cornerbacks coach Devin Holiday also joins the program as the Bengals prepare for conference play.
  • Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins breaks down the Bengals’ 59–17 win over San Diego, standout performances on both sides of the ball, and preparations for Big Sky play. Plus, ISU volleyball coach Sean Carter joins the show to discuss the Bengals’ season and the challenges ahead.
  • Idaho State football head coach Cody Hawkins recaps the Bengals’ 29–17 victory at Utah State, including a dominant defensive effort, four turnovers, a pivotal goal-line stand, and key performances from Jacob Perez, Nate Reynolds, Tre Shorty, Nate Abbott, and Mason Lindberg. Plus, meet new Bengal head cross country coach Sean Patrick Oswald.
  • Scott Gross is joined by Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins to recap the Bengals’ opening-week victory over VMI and preview the trip to Utah State. New Bengal softball coach Harold Simmons also stops by to discuss his vision for the program, his coaching staff, roster development, and the fall schedule.
  • Host Scott Gross opens season three of the Idaho State Coaches Show with Bengal head football coach Cody Hawkins and Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros. They preview the football home opener against VMI, discuss high expectations across Bengal athletics, and share updates on facilities, fundraising, coaching staff, and the 2026 game-day experience.
  • Host Scott Gross and head football coach Cody Hawkins reflect on key moments from the year, including standout defensive performances against Weber State and the development of players. The discussion covers the upcoming rivalry game against Idaho. Chelsea Carter, Associate Head Coach for ISU Volleyball, joins Scott later in the show. ISU Volleyball invites fans to the final home game of the year on Friday, November 21.