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Big Stories
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.
Episodes
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Houston: The SURE Program
It can be difficult for entrepreneurs to start a new business when they don't know what they are doing. They might not know how to get money or create a…
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TCU: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes was founded so that athletes and coaches could promote the transforming power of Jesus Christ. But FCA at TCU is so much…
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Kansas: Folds of Honor
Go before you’re ready. That is Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney's life anthem. The former University of Kansas golfer mantra helped him become a U.S. Air Force fighter…
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UCF: The Space Game
The University of Central Florida was founded to support NASA. It's a fascinating story that UCF's Athletic Department wanted to tell the world. That's why…
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Kansas State: Thane Baker Lives His Dream
Thane Baker desired to run in the Olympics at an early age. His mother timed him every day running home with an alarm clock. Then an accident at garage almost…
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West Virginia: The Why of Twirling
What is a twirler? It's someone who performs routines and tricks with a baton. The University of West Virginia has a proud tradition of competitive twirlers…
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Texas: Bill Potts Owning His Cancer Journey
Bill Potts loved his time as a student and marching band member at the University of Texas. Potts believed his time in Austin helped him become the man he is…
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Texas Tech: Mariachi Los Matadores
Lauryn Salazar was mad. When she was 17, she was told she was too fat and ugly to be an opera singer. She didn't want anyone telling her what she could and…
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Iowa State: The Cyclone's CEO
Conrad Hawley was living every football-loving boy’s dream. He had a scholarship to play quarterback for the University of Kansas. So, why did he give it all…
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UCF: Home Sweet Home
Cassady Brewer wanted out of Apopka, Florida. The softball player wanted to play anywhere else other than UCF. But her mother’s dying wish was for Cassady to…
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Get Ready for More Big Stories
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…
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Oklahoma State: Champions from Oklahoma and Champions for Life
Oklahoma State’s wrestling team is legendary. The Cowboys have won 34 national titles and it’s largely been supported by wrestlers from Oklahoma. How hard work…
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Oklahoma Sooners: Selmon Brothers Legacy
The Selmon Brothers are among the best football players ever to don an Oklahoma Sooners jersey and anchored one of the best defenses in college football in the…
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Iowa State: The Spirit of Jack Trice and The Cycloneers
Jack Trice Stadium is home of the Iowa State football team. But who is Jack Trice? We dive into the life and death of the Cyclone's first African-American…
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West Virginia: Mountaineer Pride
West Virginians take pride in their Mountaineers. In this episode, we will focus on five who have blazed their own trails. The 69th Mountaineer mascot, Mikel…
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Texas Longhorns: A Lasting Legacy
This podcast episode focuses on a Texas Longhorns legend and the son of a legend. Former Texas running back Earl Campbell is an official Texas state hero. His…
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Texas Tech: West Texas Strong
Lubbock may not be to everyone's liking when it comes to scenery, but there is a different feel when it comes to the people. This podcast episode tells four…
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TCU: Leaders and Legends
TCU walk-on point guard Darius Ford brings energy and determination to every Horned Frog basketball practice. How he went from homelessness to college hoopster…
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Cincinnati: A Pair of Pigskin Parables
Cincinnati. The Queen City. It's the home of the first-ever professional baseball team and the chili capital of the U.S. It's also the city that showed a lot…
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University of Kansas: A Deep Love
In this episode of BYUradio's Big Stories, Cleon Wall tells three stories of Kansas Jayhawk's love. In the first tale, Kansas play-by-play announcer Brian…
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University of Arkansas: Resilient Razorbacks
The Wild Band of Razorbacks statue outside Reynolds Stadium at the University of Arkansas is massive. Each hog represents a positive trait like relentlessness…
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Southern Utah: Taking a Chance on the Thunderbirds
Southern Utah University has been the right place for so many students. That includes Brad Sorensen and Donald Long. Sorensen was a walk-on quarterback at BYU…
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Sam Houston: Blazing Trails and Simple Service
Sam Houston's football team is joining the big boys this year. The Bearkats are moving from FCS National Champions to new members of the FBS. Head Coach KC…
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Get Ready for BYUradio's Big Stories
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…