Beyond the Game Podcast
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Episodes: 89
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Diving into BYU athletes’ stories beyond the game!
Having played fullback behind legendary quarterbacks such as Wilson, McMahon, and Young, Mike Lacey (1978-1981) witnessed numerous tales of comebacks, acts of courage, and the highs and lows of a team rising to national prominence. Notably, some of his former teammates like Andy Reid and Kyle Whittingham, continue to leave a lasting impact on the game.
The purpose of each episode is to share the intriguing stories behind and beyond each team, game, and player. These stories are always meant to inspire and apply to each of our daily lives!
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Dr. Derwin Gray: Tackling Barry Sanders Was Easier Than Pastoring
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Brandon Doman: From 5th String to the 12-0 Run
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Tim Clark: From BYU Defensive End to Oxford PhD
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May 29, 2026 |
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Dalton Nixon: Overcoming Heartbreak, the Magic of the 2020 Team, and Coaching the Next Generation
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May 26, 2026 |
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NBA Champion Greg Kite: Bird, Jordan, and the Evolution of the Big Man
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May 15, 2026 |
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Jason Buck: Why the Outland Trophy Trumps the Heisman
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May 12, 2026 |
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Jeff Strong: BYU Baseball’s Legendary 1988 Season & Lessons Beyond the Diamond
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May 04, 2026 |
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Ty Detmer: The Heisman, The Pros, and the Power of Resilience
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May 01, 2026 |
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Shauna Rohbock: From the Soccer Pitch to Olympic Bobsledding
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Ethan Thomason: Navigating the Road Back from Injury Through Process and a Champion’s Mindset
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Pete Souza: From Villanova Roots to Broadcasting the Biggest Stages in Sports
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Ellie Walbruch: Finding Joy in the Journey and the Freedom to Play
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Fred Roberts: From BYU Standout to NBA Veteran and Finding Joy Beyond the Game
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Dawson Baker: Navigating Injury and Building Impact Beyond the Bench
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Greg Dreiling: From Kansas Stardom to an NBA Fireman Career
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Drake Toll: Fan Accountability, The Savannah Bananas, and Carrying the BYU Boat
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Howard Balzer: Hofstra to the Hall of Fame and the Stories Behind 45 Super Bowls
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Xavion Staton: From Youth Football to Team USA and Finding Home at BYU
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Markell Staffieri: From BYU Linebacker to Financial Leader and a Legacy of Impact
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Jake Retzlaff: Redemption, The Hula Bowl, and Life After BYU
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Tanner Wall: From BYU Walk-On to Team Leader Building Impact Far Beyond Football
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Adam Eaton: Sons of UCF - Big 12 Brethren To Bowl Game Pageantry
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Rod Mackenzie: Go Jackets - Getting Familiar With BYU's Pop Tart Bowl Opponent, Georgia Tech
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Kila Keone: The Youngest Player on BYU Football - How Dreams Don't Stay on the Pillow
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Joe Semanoff: The Walk-On Fullback Who Learned Championship Culture from Crowton to Mendenhall
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Lucky Finau: The Running Back Who Overcame Heart Surgery to Uniting BYU's Diverse Team
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Chris Burgess: Coach Burge's Journey from All-American to BYU Basketball's Player Development Master
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Lily Owens: BYU's Softball Star on Faith, Family, and Leading with Love
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Carson Lundell: BYU Golf Star's Journey from US Open Dreams to Life Lessons off the Course
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Terrance Motley: Director of Football Rehabilitation - The Man Behind BYU's Elite Recovery Program
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Danny Holmoe: Behind the Scenes with NFL Legends to Building Rec League - The Son of BYU's Former AD
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Kody Epps: From Mater Dei to BYU - Finding Purpose Beyond Football Through Faith & Entrepreneurship
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Kelly Poppinga: Special Teams Coordinator Building Brotherhood Through Complementary Football at BYU
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Lamason Waller and Tre Alexander: Rising Stars Building BYU Football's Future
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May 19, 2025 |
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Max Tooley: From Third-Grade Dreams to NFL Reality - A BYU Linebacker's Remarkable Journey
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May 12, 2025 |
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Josh Singh: How "The Bear" Transformed from Walk-On to Defensive Force
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May 05, 2025 |
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Ellie Walbruch: BYU Captain Shining a Different Light Through Soccer's Triumphs and Trials
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Sam Vander Haar: How an Aussie Rules Player Found a Home at BYU
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Faletau Satuala: The Standout BYU Freshman Safety and the Coin Flip That Decided His Future
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Tanner Wall: From Undersized Walk-On to Big 12 Defensive Leader in BYU's New Era
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Jeff Strong: Transforming Dreams into Reality Through Sports and Life
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Charlie Peterson: The Art of Taking the First Step - From BYU QB to School Administration
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Jim McMahon: Headbutts & Heroics - The Quarterback Who Revolutionized College Football
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Andrew Gentry: Big Man with Big Goals - From Michigan National Champion to BYU's Offensive Line
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Byron Rex: Teaching Life Lessons Through BYU Football
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Gary Sheide: The Gunslinger Who Launched BYU's Quarterback Dynasty
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Raider Damuni: Building Unity Through Faith and Football at BYU
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Jim Harrick: From John Wooden's Student to UCLA National Champion - A Legacy of Teaching Through Basketball
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Keanu Tanuvasa: From Utah Star to BYU Transfer - Building Pillars of Excellence
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Marc Lyons: Four Decades Behind the Mic - A True BYU Football Legend
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Vic Tarleton: A Football Life of Faith and Service - From Cordova to BYU to the Big Sky
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Layne Batty: When Passion Meets Purpose - A Father's Journey Through Football and Horse Therapy
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Greg Wrubell: The Voice of the Cougars - A Journey to BYU's Legendary Broadcaster
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Beyond the Game Christmas Devotional: The Wise Men's Journey
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Mel Farr: The Heart That Never Gave Up - Behind BYU's Miracle Bowl Victory
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Val Hale: The Untold Stories Behind BYU's Athletic Transformation
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Brian Billick: The Architect of Ravens Glory - From BYU Tight End to Super Bowl Champion Head Coach
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Steve Young: BYU Legend, 2x NFL MVP, and Hall of Fame QB on Leading with Love and Abundance
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Scott Runia: When an Apostle's Visit Changed BYU Basketball History
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Robbie Bosco: The 1984 National Championship QB Still Shaping BYU Athletics
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Tyler Batty: BYU's Defensive Force Leading with Purpose
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Brian & Mark Santiago: From Provo High Dynasty to Building BYU's Athletic Future
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Trey Stewart: BYU Basketball Star, NBA Combine Record Breaker, and Artistic Entrepreneur
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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Yahosh Bonner: From the Basketball Court to Gospel Stage - A Journey of Faith, Family, and Music
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Michael Dean Lacey: From BYU Soccer Goalkeeper to Fintech Entrepreneur
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Nick Greer: Built Brands' Founder and Visionary BYU Supporter
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Bronson Kaufusi: The NFL’s Happiest Player, BYU Multi-Sport Star and Financial Educator for Athletes
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Kim B. Clark: Harvard Dean to BYU-Idaho President and General Authority – A Journey of Leadership
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Marc Wilson: Pioneering Excellence at BYU and Raiders Super Bowl Champion
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Scott Nielson, Tom Bell, Danny Hansen: Dave Kragthorpe's Cross Country Team & BYU Offensive Line Legends
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Dick Harmon: From Sidelines to Bylines - A Journalist's Journey
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Steve Carlsen: The Masher and His Fourth-String BYU Football Journey
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Niko Carste: Youngest NFL Films Cinematographer and Creative Director for DK Metcalf
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Jim Herrmann: Three Amigos, Two Cultures, One Unforgettable BYU Career
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Eric Mika: The Art of Continuous Improvement On and Off the Court
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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John Denney: From BYU Defensive End to NFL Special Teams Star
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Andy Reid: From BYU Lineman to 3x Super Bowl Winning Sideline Commander
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Daniel Lacey: From BYU Walk-on to Forbes 30 under 30 Serial Entrepreneur
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Brent Johnson: Overcoming THE Miss, a BYU Legend's Journey
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Chad 'Leapin' Lewis: From BYU Walk-On to NFL Stardom
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Danny Frazier (Part 2): Overcoming Racism at BYU, Serving an LDS Mission, and the Injury that Changed Everything...
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Fred Roberts: Former teammate of NBA legends Larry Bird and Karl Malone, BYU Basketball Icon & High School Teacher
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Kade Carroll: Inside Look at the Life as a BYU Athletics Videographer, West Point Cadet, and Overcoming Life's Adversities!
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Tom Holmoe: From 3-Time Super Bowl Champion to One of the Greatest Athletic Directors of All Time, and Religious Conversion
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Danny Frazier (Part 1): Among the FIRST African-American Athletes at BYU, Overcoming Career-Ending Injury, Thriving Utah Attorney, Inspirational Father & More
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Patti Edwards: The Unsung Hero Behind the BYU Football Legacy, Wife to Football Legend LaVell Edwards, and Mentor to Countless Young Women
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Lee Johnson: 18 YEARS in the NFL, Super Bowl Record Setter & BYU National Champion!
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Vai Sikahema: First Tongan in NFL to Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Knockout in the Ring, and General Authority Seventy!
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Royce Bybee: A Gridiron Journey, SMU's Pony Express, Mentorship in Football & More | Episode 1
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Mar 01, 2024 |