Episodes

  • Get Ready for BYUradio's Big Stories

    Get Ready for BYUradio's Big Stories
    Aug 24 2023
    Big Stories is a show dedicated to the incredible tales surrounding the opponents of the BYU Cougars. You'll hear from people associated with Sam Houston, Arkansas, and the Big 12 teams BYU will play this season. Big stories is hosted by Cleon Wall.
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    1 min
  • Big Stories Is Back!

    Big Stories Is Back!
    Aug 20 2024
    Host Cleon Wall is ready to bring you tremendous tales and inspiring stories from the Big 12 footprint and beyond. You’ll hear from Landry Weber, former Kansas State wide receiver, who gave up his final year of eligibility to follow a call from God. And then there is Maddie McLaughlin, who after a 3-year battle with Lyme disease, played volleyball for Arizona State and is now playing pro volleyball. And then there is Baylor graduate Jimmy Dorell, who founded Church Under the Bridge, to serve the homeless in Waco, Texas. So get ready for season number 2 starting on August 26th.
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    2 mins
  • Get Ready for More Big Stories

    Get Ready for More Big Stories
    Dec 7 2023
    We hope you've enjoyed the Big Stories podcast. We will have more great stories featuring some of BYU's Big 12 basketball foes in January 2024. They will include tales from UCF, Kansas, Texas Tech, Texas, and Iowa State.
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    2 mins
  • Arizona State- Maddie McLaughlin Will Motivate You

    Arizona State- Maddie McLaughlin Will Motivate You
    Nov 18 2024
    Maddie McLaughlin dreamed of playing at the highest level as a young girl. A debilitating battle with Lyme disease in high school almost crushed that dream. In this podcast episode, Maddie recounts how she returned to full health and defied all odds by playing at Arizona State University and then professionally. Guests: Maddie McLaughlin - former ASU volleyball player, professional volleyball athlete Peter McLaughlin - Maddie's Father Mary McLaughlin - Maddie's Mother JJ Van Niel - ASU Volleyball Head Coach Amy Pauly - Orlando Valkyries Head Coach Geli Cyr - ASU Volleyball player Carly Graham - Former Orlando Valkyries Teammate Jill Gillen - Former Orlando Valkyries Teammate
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    32 mins
  • Kansas: A Football Family's Playbook

    Kansas: A Football Family's Playbook
    Nov 11 2024
    Jeff Grimes balances his high-pressure football coaching career with his devotion to being a husband and father. In this episode he shares the emotional story of adopting his youngest daughter, Jada, and how that experience has shaped his perspective on life. Despite moving 14 times, the Grimes family is a tight knit group that is all about God, family, and football. Guests: Jeff Grimes - Kansas Offensive Coordinator Sheri Grimes - Jeff's wife Jada Grimes - Jeff's daughter Brandon Doman - Former BYU Offensive Coordinator, Coached with Jeff at BYU AJ Steward - Kansas Offensive assistant, Coached with Jeff at BYU and Baylor Connor Pay - BYU offensive lineman, Coached by Grimes Brayden Keim - BYU offensive lineman, Coached by Grimes
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    30 mins
  • Utah: Hayes Tough - The Tate's Tutorial on Love

    Utah: Hayes Tough - The Tate's Tutorial on Love
    Nov 4 2024
    The lives of former Utah Football safety Steve Tate and wife Savanna were changed forever once their son Hayes arrived. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and died when he was only 20-months old. The grief of losing their son still affects them till this day. Amid that grief, the Tate’s work to help the families of pediatric cancer patients through their Hayes Tough foundation. In this podcast episode, you’ll hear how the Tate’s feel God and Hayes has led them in their efforts. Guests: Steve Tate – Hayes Tough Foundation Vice-President, Former Utah Ute Safety Savanna Tate – Hayes Tough Foundation President Reno Mahe – Former BYU Football and NFL Player Emily Page Matt and Alison Quenneville
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    28 mins
  • UCF: The Sahaydak's Soccer Journey

    UCF: The Sahaydak's Soccer Journey
    Oct 21 2024
    Tiffany and Tim Sahaydak both have impressive soccer backgrounds—from Tiff’s experience as a U.S. Women’s National Team player, Olympic gold medalist, and World Cup champion, to Tim’s career as a professional player in Major League Soccer. While it's rare to see married couples coaching together, their complementary strengths have helped them build a strong, competitive, family-oriented culture at the University of Central Florida. In this podcast episode, you’ll find out how they started this soccer journey and how they made it work as a married couple. Guests: Tiffany Sahaydak - Head Coach of UCF Women's Soccer Team Tim Sahaydak - Associate Head Coach Mia Asenjo - UCF Soccer Player, Team Captain
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    28 mins
  • Oklahoma State: Rob Glass - Guide to Greatness

    Oklahoma State: Rob Glass - Guide to Greatness
    Oct 14 2024
    In this episode, we highlight the incredible career of Rob Glass, Oklahoma State’s Assistant Athletic Director for Speed, Strength, and Conditioning. While he’s known for building elite athletes, Glass’s character shines when directing the power-lifting competition for Special Olympics Oklahoma's Summer Games. Guests: Rob Glass - OSU Assistant Athletic Director Laurie Glass - Rob's wife Madi Madory- Special Olympics Athlete Angela Madory - Madi's Mom Ethan McGuire - Special Olympics Athlete Trumain Carroll - Kansas State Director of Strength and Conditioning Jamie Blatnick - Middle Tennessee State Strength Coach, former OSU football player
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    29 mins