Cougar Tailgate

Lauren talks with Ben Bagley about summer sports they enjoy and other unusual sports they wish they could be a part of. Later they are joined by BYU's Trent Pratt, who shares about his learning curves of becoming the new head BYU baseball coach mid-season, his hero's journey of being where he is today, and his passion for the career he loves.

Lauren McClain talks to wide receiver Gunner Romney about coming back for one more season and playing without his brother. And then, Cougar defensive coach Preston Hadley talks about playing in the first year of independence and then coaching in the last year of independence.

Lauren McClain interviews BYU passing game coordinator, Fesi Sitake, and his insights on unexpectedly becoming a coach and how it's affected his life. Later senior defensive lineman, Lorenzo Fauatea, comes on the show to share about how he has overcome injuries and what his hopes for football are as he goes into his senior year and more.

Lauren McClain and co-host Dave Phillips Jr. discuss the best father-child duos in all of sports. Brian Santiago joins the show to talk about the future of BYU Football and other sports in the upcoming academic year.

Lauren McClain and co-host Ben Bagley discuss which athletes they would defend no matter what. The best athletes from the same family with BYU ties and the professional level are also the big topic. Madie Matthews joins the show to talk about life after soccer and what it's like being a mom.

Lauren McClain and co-host Jason Shepard rave about the new movie, "Top Gun Maverick," and talk about who in the sporting world they'd have as their wingman. Isaiah Kafusi joins the show and shares about being a dad, a little about his brother Jackson, and BYU football in 2022.

Lauren McClain and Co-host David Phillips Junior go in depth about all the changes in sports and which rule change they'd like to see happen. BYU hype girl; Director of the Tony finau foundation; and KSL food reporter, Chelsea Fairbourn, talks about Tony, her favorite game she has called, and how she juggles her day-to-day demands.

Laruen McClain and Co-host Spencer Linton talk about BYU fan-fest and which team makes the biggest leap in 2022-2023 season. BYU Women's volleyball head coach Heather Olmstead joins the show to talk about coaching her USA volleyball's U21 team, her favorite vacation spot, and her key to consistency.

Lauren and co-host David Phillips Jr. talk about which NBA players could be drafted into the NFL. Former BYU Football Defensive Back, Brian Logan, joins the show to talk about the NFL draft and how he faired in the BYU Alumni game.

Lauren and co-host Spencer Linton talk about their three wishes for BYU sports. BYU softball player, Violet Zavodnik, joins the show to share about her wonderful softball career so far and if she misses playing baseball. Listen to it here on Cougar Tailgate.