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 Returns on Jan. 6th

    Big Stories Returns on Jan. 6th
    Dec 2 2024
    Big Stories will have more great tales from the Big 12 coming up on January 6th. We will chronicle the Arizona State women's volleyball coach who left the high world of finance to coach his favorite game, the University of Arizona basketball coach who became the first African-American coach at a major university, the former Kansas basketball player who quit professional basketball to bring people to God, and so many more great tales.
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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
  • Cincinnati: Kim Dobbs - Boldly Bearcat

    Cincinnati: Kim Dobbs - Boldly Bearcat
    Apr 23 2026
    Kim Dobbs has been a Bearcat longer than she can remember — and after 30 years as an elementary school teacher, she found a new way to invest in the next generation. She now funds multiple scholarships for UC student athletes, walking alongside them as a mentor, attending their games, and hosting them for dinners. In this episode, Kim reflects on her deep roots at Cincinnati, the legacy she's building in honor of her late husband, and why giving back and investing in the University of Cincinnati is what it means to be "Boldly Bearcat." Guests: Kim Dobbs - Philanthropist and Cincinnati Graduate Brooke Atwood - UC student and member of the dance team Reid Ryan - UC student and member of the cheer squad Picture Credit: The UC Foundation
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    16 mins
  • Football is Back! New Head Coaches and Spring Ball in Waco

    Football is Back! New Head Coaches and Spring Ball in Waco
    Apr 21 2026
    Spring sports are dominating the Big 12, but Big Stories is locked in on spring football. Host Cleon Wall debuts a new format that brings together short, insightful clips from podcasters and reporters across the conference, breaking down the biggest storylines shaping the football landscape. In storylines, we discuss two schools with brand-new head coaches: Utah and Kansas State. Alex Markham from the Ute Nation Podcast explains why it was the right time for Morgan Scalley to take over at Utah, and Drew Galloway of K-State Online talks about why Colin Klein wants to get back to the basics. Then, it’s story time in central Texas. Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune joins the show to discuss Baylor football’s evolving identity, spotlighting fresh faces at quarterback and a revamped defensive look heading into the fall.
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    20 mins
  • Shoulder To Shoulder: Colorado's Buffs4Life Foundation

    Shoulder To Shoulder: Colorado's Buffs4Life Foundation
    Apr 16 2026
    When Anthony Weatherspoon suited up for the Colorado Buffaloes, he wasn't just a fullback — he was the kind of teammate people never forgot. So when leukemia threatened his life, his former brothers in black and gold refused to stand on the sidelines. What started as a rallying cry for one of their own became something much bigger: Buffs4Life, a foundation built on the belief that being a Colorado Buffalo doesn't end when your playing days do. In this episode, we explore how that spirit of loyalty has carried families through illness, loss, financial hardship, and grief — and why, more than 20 years later, the Buffs are still showing up for each other, shoulder to shoulder. Guests: Lance Carl - President of the Buffs4Life Foundation Debra Spivey
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    14 mins
  • Arizona's Great Season

    Arizona's Great Season
    Apr 14 2026
    College basketball's offseason is officially here, and it's chaotic — but is that a bad thing? Host Cleon Wall breaks down the biggest storylines of the week, starting with the transfer portal frenzy reshaping rosters across the Big 12. Then, the NBA Draft picture comes into focus as ESPN finally reshuffles their top 100 — and BYU's AJ Dybantsa edges out Kansas' Darren Peterson for the top spot. What does that mean for both players heading into their professional careers? Plus, All Sports Tucson's Steve Rivera joins to wrap up Arizona's remarkable season — a record-setting run that fell just short of playing in the national title game. What made this Wildcats team so special, why Tommy Lloyd chose to stay in Tucson over the lure of North Carolina, and who will be the hardest player to replace?
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    18 mins
  • BYU: The We Are One Foundation

    BYU: The We Are One Foundation
    Apr 9 2026
    Isaiah Kaufusi’s football journey didn’t follow the storybook ending. After going undrafted and bouncing between NFL rosters, he eventually stepped away from the game in search of something bigger than football. What followed was an unexpected calling—one sparked by BYU Head Football Coach Kalani Sitake. At Sitake’s request, Kaufusi teamed up with former BYU center Connor Pay to launch a nonprofit with a bold mission: create meaningful employment opportunities in Tonga and beyond. The result is The We Are One Foundation, an organization partnering with BYU–Pathway Worldwide to connect students across the South Pacific and Africa with remote work opportunities—and to build a first-of-its-kind employment center in Tonga. In this episode, Isaiah shares how the idea began, what they’re building right now, and why he believes the work happening in Tonga is only the beginning of something far bigger. Guests: Isaiah Kaufusi – President of The We Are One Foundation Connor Pay – BYU football analyst, Vice President of The We Are One Foundation
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    20 mins