• Houston - The Guz is All Good
    Nov 25 2024
    Noah Guzman, a defensive back for the University of Houston, has taken the meaning of “early riser” to a whole new level. Noah’s morning starts at 4:30 a.m. with cold water splashes, a book on self-improvement, and a quiet moment of reflection. But don’t let the calm fool you—he’s an intense competitor who’s overcome serious challenges to play the game he loves. In this podcast episode, Noah shows that hard work, resilience, and a little faith led to one last chance to play college football for the Houston Cougars Guests: Noah Guzman - Houston Football Defensive Back Yvette Guzman - Noah’s mom George Guzman - Noah’s dad Kevin McAdam - Houston Assistant Strength Coach Joseph Manjack - Houston Wide Receiver Donovan Smith - Houston Quarterback Jamal Morris - Houston Linebacker
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    28 mins
  • 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!
    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
    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
    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
    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: Steve Tate
    Nov 4 2024
    Big Stories is a show dedicated to telling the incredible and inspiring tales from the Big 12 and beyond. Cleon Wall hosts the Big Stories podcast.
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    28 mins
  • 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