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Tom Holmoe Part 1: The Right Fit Mar 12, 2024

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Out of high school, Tom Holmoe's family never wanted him to go to BYU. What brought him to Provo as a student-athlete, and more importantly, what made him return years later to work in the athletic department? Tom discusses the football injury that put BYU on his radar and how that changed the trajectory of his life forever. He also talks about what it's like to be the Cougars' athletic director and how he has been so successful in his role over the last 19 years.

Craig Manning: Master of the Mind Mar 05, 2024

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Few people understand the mind better than Dr. Craig Manning. But as an amateur on the international tennis tour out of high school, he struggled mightily with mental strength. How did he learn to master the mind? Dr. Manning documents his journey to BYU, his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how he became the mental strength coach for BYU athletics and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Big Stories: Kansas State Feb 27, 2024

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This week, we highlight one of our other BYUradio podcasts. Big Stories tells the amazing tales surrounding BYU's opponents in the Big 12. Thane Baker desired to run in the Olympics at an early age. His mother timed him every day with an alarm clock. Then, an accident at a garage almost derailed Thane's budding track career. In this episode, discover how Baker walked on to the Kansas State track team, lived out his dream as one of the fastest men in the world, and was eventually honored as one of the greats in Wildcat sports history. Guests: Thane Baker - former Kansas State and Olympic Track Star Catherine Nicholson - Baker's daughter and author of the book, "Running in Borrowed Shoes: Thane Baker and the 1952 Summer Games" Cliff Rovelto - Kansas State Track and Field Head Coach

Kalin Hall: Proud Papa Feb 20, 2024

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The Hall family has made quite the name for itself in Provo, Utah, but none of it would have happened had it not been for a few important choices by the father, Kalin Hall. The former Cougar's star running back opens up about these choices and how they led him to convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to transfer to BYU. He also talks about accepting the head coaching job at Maple Mountain High School, the importance of his faith, and what it's like being the father of NFL player, Jaren Hall.

Todd Miller: Staying His Course Feb 13, 2024

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Todd Miller stirred up controversy when he chose to forfeit in the final round of the 2004 Utah State Amateur golf tournament. His reason? It took place on a Sunday. The former BYU Cougar golfer opens up about his decision not to play on that Sabbath day and what it means to be the Cougar's director of golf. He also touches on what it was like growing up in a household of golf legend Jonny Miller and how his faith and mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have shaped his life.

Jake Retzlaff: Blessed To Be At BYU Feb 06, 2024

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Jake Retzlaff was on his way to becoming a UTEP Miner quarterback. The Southern California native was ready to pass in old El Paso when his scholarship was yanked because of a low grade in one of his junior college classes. Find out what he did next to find his way to the BYU Football team. Retzlaff also shares his feelings about starting the last four games of the season and how comfortable he feels as a Jew at BYU.

Bryan Kehl: Family & Football Jan 23, 2024

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Former BYU Football linebacker Bryan Kehl knew he was adopted as a child, but he had no desire to find his birth parents. In this podcast episode, find out how Bryan reunited with them and his relationship with them today. Plus, Bryan discusses his growth and resilience to make it to the NFL.

Abe Alvarez: Beating the Odds Jan 16, 2024

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Abe Alvarez was a great baseball player coming out of Long Beach State. But he had a secret. The Southpaw pitcher was legally blind in his left eye. That didn't stop him from being drafted by the Boston Red Sox and playing for the big club the year the Sox won the World Series. In this episode, Alvarez talks about beating the odds at different levels. He details his childhood in California, pitching in the bigs, beginning his coaching career in high school, and then moving on to college and BYU.

Miks Ramanis: Digging Into His Roots Jan 09, 2024

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Miks Ramanis wanted to play college volleyball for Hawaii. How did he end up at BYU? Let's say the decision to come to Provo had to do with more than volleyball. Ramanis also talks about the impact his Latvian heritage has had on his life and volleyball career.

Lynette Hernaez on Her Y Dec 19, 2023

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Before a short break for the holidays, we share an episode of one of BYUradio's other great podcasts. Her Y celebrates the best of BYU Women's Sports and is hosted by Lauren McClain. In this episode, we hear from BYU Women's Soccer goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez. She tells about her incredible conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her subsequent mission, and how it led her from Washington State to BYU.

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