Royal Legacy

Host Lauren McClain chats with former BYU basketball standout Jonathan Tavernari and his wife, Kiri, about their journey as a couple blending diverse cultural backgrounds, faith, and family life. From Jonathan’s upbringing in Brazil and his transition to life in Utah to Kiri’s unique accomplishments as a multi-lingual BYU graduate, the pair shares how they met, fell in love and navigated life together. They reflect on the challenges and rewards of balancing Jonathan’s professional basketball career overseas with their family and faith, and how their shared values have shaped their legacy.

In this episode of Royal Legacy, host Lauren McClain sits down with brothers Maika, Jackson, and Isaiah Kaufusi. Together, they share stories of their family’s deep BYU sports legacy, from Jackson and Isaiah's memories of playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium to Maika's first year playing for BYU. They talk about their father's legacy playing at the University of Utah and their decision to play for BYU. Tune in for an inside look at the Kaufusi family’s inspiring connection to BYU and their sports-driven legacy.

In this episode of Royal Legacy, Lauren McLean sits down with former BYU athletes Ashton and Lane Lunt, who share how their love for family, faith, and sports has shaped their lives together.

Lauren McClain is joined by former BYU sports stars Mitch Mathews and his wife Madie Mathews. In this episode, Mitch and Madie answer questions about each others accomplishments while playing at BYU. They reflect on family support, faith, and their most memorable moments at BYU. The couple also dives into life after college, discussing Mitch’s NFL journey, their commitment to fitness, social media careers, and parenthood.

Lauren McClain is joined by former BYU sports stars Mitch Mathews and his wife Madie Mathews. In this episode, Mitch and Madie share their journeys to BYU, how they met, and their experiences as elite athletes. They reflect on family support, faith, and their most memorable moments at BYU. The couple also dives into life after college, discussing Mitch’s NFL journey, their commitment to fitness, social media careers, and parenthood.

In this episode of Royal Legacy, host Lauren McClain sits down with the dynamic mother-son duo: former BYU Women’s Basketball star and current BYUtv Sports analyst Kristen Kozlowski, and her son Brody, a forward for the BYU Men’s Basketball team. Together, they share stories of their family’s deep BYU sports legacy, from Kristen’s memories of playing on the Marriott Center floor to Brody’s recent experiences at Marriott Madness. They dive into Brody’s journey from decommitting at USC to joining the Cougars, the family values that shaped him, and how Kristen balances life as a broadcaster and mom. Tune in for an inside look at the Kozlowski family’s inspiring connection to BYU and their sports-driven legacy.

In this episode of Royal Legacy, host Lauren McClain is joined by former NFL and BYU football star Bronson Kaufusi and his wife Hilary, former BYU soccer goalie. The couple reflects on their 11-year marriage, parenting their three children, and how their lives have been shaped by their BYU sports experiences. They share insights on the lessons they hope to pass down to their kids, the challenges of NFL life, and their deep family connections to BYU. Bronson also discusses his journey to the NFL and how faith played a role in his career, while Hilary offers her perspective on balancing life during Bronson's time in the league.

On this week’s episode of Royal Legacy host Lauren McClain continues the conversation with the 1984 National Champion, "Turbo Tongan" Lakei Heimuli, alongside his sons — BYUtv Sports Producer Hema and former Stanford and BYU fullback Houston. The Heimulis answer fan questions and share some advice for the BYU football team in year 2 of the Big 12. Lakei Heimuli talks about the importance of team unity for the 1984 Championship team and shares the best council he received from Coach Lavell Edwards.

Join host Lauren McClain on this week’s episode of Royal Legacy! We're thrilled to have a special roundtable featuring the 1984 National Champion, "Turbo Tongan" Lakei Heimuli, alongside his sons — BYUtv Sports Producer Hema and former Stanford and BYU fullback Houston.

Dive into the Heimuli family dynamics with us, from their tradition of "H" names to insights on family dinners and football's role in their upbringing. Lakei discusses his storied career at BYU under Coach LaVell Edwards, sharing reflections and unforgettable stories. We'll also explore the profound impact of BYU on the Heimuli family, their close-knit ties, and how BYU's Polynesian pipeline and Coach Kalani Sitake hold special significance for them.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Alema and Tau Harrington, Alema opens up about his journey to overcome addiction, sharing how he battled through it and how he's now using his experience to help others through various organizations and public speaking. Tau reflects on how Alema's addiction impacted their family and the ways he was able to support his brother during that difficult time. Alema also talks about his broadcasting career with the Utah Jazz, and together, the brothers offer their advice for this year’s BYU team on achieving success in the Big 12.