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The End of An Era Mar 10, 2023

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The BYU Basketball teams wrapped up their final WCC tournament and are now preparing to compete in the Big 12. Was BYU's 12 years in the West Coast Conference a disappointment? Lauren McClain and Cleon Wall discuss that topic along with recapping Amber Whiting's debut season as a head coach. Later in the podcast, Lauren and Cleon are joined by BYU softball outfielder Maddie Bejarano who talks about why she transferred to Provo. She has hopes for a College World Series berth and shows off her vocal chops.

Hoops Season Is Almost Over Feb 24, 2023

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The basketball season is coming to an end for both the men and the women at BYU. Lauren and Cleon talk about their hopes in the last few games of the season. They also chat with women's head coach Amber Whiting about her thoughts on her first season as head coach. Allysha Mae Mateo also joins the podcast. She has been on fire on the golf course but how did she end up at BYU?

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work Feb 17, 2023

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Have you ever wondered if BYU could win it all at the NCAA tournament? Lauren and Cleon sit down this week and do just that. There are many teams currently in the AP Top 25 that are not the usual teams we are used to, so why not BYU down the road? Lauren and Cleon give their thoughts and later in the show sit down with star forward Emma Calvert of the BYU Women's Basketball team. She takes us through her career here at BYU so far and how her role has changed completely since last season. Emma also explains her longtime relationship with current head coach, Amber Whiting.

Cougars Visit The Zags for Final WCC Matchup in "The Kennel" Feb 10, 2023

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It's Super Bowl Weekend, and BYU is set to take on Gonzaga for the final time in "The Kennel" as conference opponents. BYU Senior Gideon George joins the show to talk a little basketball and everything he's doing off the court, including his recent marriage. Also, former Gonzaga standout and current TV color analyst Dan Dickau talks about the rivalry with BYU and if Gonzaga will eventually leave the WCC.

Big 12 Football on the Horizon Feb 03, 2023

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BYU's Big 12 football schedule has finally been revealed. So, which road games would you spend a small fortune on to see your Cougars? Lauren and Cleon want to spend their money in the Lone Star state, but what about Kansas and West Virginia? And which games would you like to show off BYU's beautiful campus and the surrounding campus? Then, BYU golfer Keanu Akina talks about what it was like choosing golf over basketball.

Gael Force Winds Jan 27, 2023

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The St. Mary's Gaels are currently first in the WCC and are paying a visit to the Marriott Center one last time as a conference foe. Lauren and Cleon give insight into the game and learn more about the Gaels and their program. Later in the podcast, they are joined by viral sensation Rebekah "Barbie Girl" Ripley of the gymnastics team. Lauren gets the scoop on how this unforgettable routine came to be and how she has overcome three knee injuries.

BYU Men's Volleyball Looks to Bounce Back this Season Jan 20, 2023

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BYU Men's Volleyball star, Kupono Browne, joins us to talk about transferring to BYU from Stanford and this year's hopes to bounce back from a down year last season. Lauren and Cleon also talk about the transfer portal frenzy as the NCAA football transfer portal window is now closed. What has the transfer portal done to change college football and how has BYU Football done this offseason?

The Bite of the Gonzaga Bulldogs Jan 13, 2023

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BYU was that close to beating Gonzaga but lost again. In this podcast, Cleon and Lauren lament another loss but talk about their favorite moments in this rivalry. And do you want BYU to play Gonzaga once they leave the WCC? Plus, Pepperdine'sBrock Reisler talks about the Competing With Purpose blog.

BYU Football-y Awards Jan 06, 2023

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It's time for the first annual Cougar Tailgate Football-y Awards. But with no budget for prizes or sound effects, it might be the last awards show. Lauren and Cleon hand out prizes of no value for the best offensive plays, best defensive plays, the most memorable off-the-field moment, and the best threads. Later in the show, Erin Livingston of the Women's Volleyball team joins and talks about how this season brought growth and development for everyone and why she's watched Vampire Diaries so many times.

Bowl Games and Rivalries Dec 14, 2022

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What are BYU fans' hopes for the New Mexico Bowl against SMU? Lauren and Cleon discuss what they hope for in the game and the biggest game-changing plays in BYU's bowl history. Plus, former Cougar head basketball coach Steve Cleveland gets you ready for the BYU/Utah rivalry basketball game by reliving what it's like coaching in the classic game.

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