Behind the Mic: The Podcast

The Big 12 finally releases its football schedule, and BYU will play Oklahoma and Texas in their possible final season in the conference. But what are some of the other most watchable games for the Cougars? Ben Bagley details his best to worst games. Riley Nelson won't be in the broadcast booth for any Big 12 matchups. He explains why he's decided to retire - for now - from the Cougar broadcast booth. And Mark Durrant still has hope for the basketball Cougars.

St. Mary's and BYU are going in different directions in men's basketball. The Gaels are at the top of the conference table while the Cougars are trying to figure out how to right the ship. BYU basketball analyst Tyler Haws and St. Mary's play-by-play announcer Alex Jensen give their thoughts on the two teams coming into the Gaels' last game in Provo. The duo also recounts the "Dellave-dagger" game from January 16th, 2013. Tyler thought he hit the game-winning shot with 2.5 seconds remaining at the Marriott Center but was thwarted when Matthew Dellvedova heaved one more shot with no time left on the clock.

What a difference a few weeks makes. The BYU Women's basketball team struggled to a 4-8 start to the season under new head coach Amber Whiting but has now won 7 games in a row. Kristen Kozlowski tells us why this team has made a fantastic turnaround. Meanwhile, the BYU Men's volleyball team is looking to make a comeback from a dreadful 2022 season. Steve Vail and Jarom Jordan explain why they see signs of hope.

The Voice of the Cougars, Greg Wrubell, stops by to talk about BYU men's basketball team identity, new players, and the reliability of Foussyeni Traore as the Cougars head out on one final Bay Area road trip. Then BYUtv's Harrison Collier and McKell Merkley break down the Best of Utah gymnastics meet and what we can look forward to ahead of this weekend's meet with Boise State.

What a week for the BYU men's basketball team. They hosted 8th-ranked Gonzaga for possibly the last time at the Marriott Center. But there were so many other good storylines for the Cougar's volleyball, gymnastics, and women's basketball teams. In this podcast, Cleon gets the lowdown on the games and the stories behind them.

Guests

McKell Merkley

Hema Heimuli

Harrison Collier

Ben Bagley

Spencer Linton

Mark Durrant

Jason Shepherd

Brandon Crow

Why do some athletes always come up clutch in big games? How do they become so mentally tough? In this podcast, BYU basketball analyst Tyler Haws interviews Kevin "DoK" Woods about the mental game to help athletes, and everyone, overcome challenges to succeed in life and the field of play. Woods is an Athletic Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist at Utah Valley University and a former Wolverine basketball player.

Tyler Haws knows a lot about BYU's rivalry with the University of Utah. Not only did the Cougar's all-time leading scorer play in the pressure-packed game against the Runnin' Utes, but he was recruited heavily before playing in a single game. Find out how close he was to calling the Huntsman Center his own and why he loves the yearly rivalry game.

What is it like for a BYU football player to attend a bowl? Former Cougar linebacker David Nixon reveals what it was like for him to go to the Las Vegas Bowl three straight years. And yes, he still has some of the swag from the bowls. Cougar kicker Jake Oldroyd recounts the ups and downs of his final season as a Cougar and how his teammates built him up after the game against Baylor.

The BYU women's basketball team has struggled this year without the firepower and experience it had last year. But basketball analyst and former Cougar Kristen Kozlowski likes what Amber Whiting is doing with the players, even if there are more losses than victories. And Kozlowski explains why it was important for the athletic department to hire a woman for this job. After Kristen breaks down the team, Cougar guard Arielle Mackey-Williams joins the program to talk about increased playing time and why she decided to leave New Zealand to play basketball in Provo.

What is Senior Day like for BYU's football team? Former Cougar QB Riley Nelson gives insight into what it's like playing one final game in front of fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium fans. Nelson also believes this year's team reminds him of his 2012 squad. And what is it like to have a break in the middle of your season? College golfers stop for about three months every season. BYU senior golfer Carson Lundell says it's not as bad as you think.