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Our Story
If you're a die-hard Iowa Hawkeye fan, Hawks Eye View is your new favorite podcast. Hosted by lifelong superfans AJ Hawxby-Defino and Andrew Barber, this show brings the energy, insight, and unapologetic passion that only true Black & Gold believers can deliver.
Each week, the guys break down everything from hard-hitting football matchups to buzzer-beating basketball games, with pregame previews, postgame reactions, bold predictions, and plenty of fan-fueled fire. Whether you're tailgating in Iowa City or yelling at your TV from the couch, Hawks Eye View is the perfect companion for every Hawkeye showdown.
Hawk talk. Real fans. Zero filter.
Andrew Barber
Andrew grew up in Pella, IA and attended college at Central. Go Dutch! He now lives in Urbandale and works for Wells Fargo. He’s a huge fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Cubs. When he’s not working, recording podcasts or watching sports, you can find him gaming.
AJ Hawxby-Defino
AJ Hawxby-DeFino grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in communications. He now lives in Ankeny with his wife and daughter. A diehard Hawkeye from birth, AJ spends most of his free time locked into sports—cheering on the Hawkeyes, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and Chicago Cubs. If there’s a game on, AJ is all in. Go Hawks!
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