Behind the Mic: The Podcast
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Greg Wrubell, the voice of the BYU Cougars, started Behind the Mic as a once-a-week radio show that featured current and former Cougars athletes. Much has changed since the inaugural show, and now it's changing again. Join host Cleon Wall on this Behind the Mic twist as he interviews BYU sports broadcasters on their unique insights into the games that fans love to watch. Wrubell returns as a guest, along with the athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and analysts that bring out the best of BYU Sports. Behind the Mic is back, and it ROARS!
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Greg Wrubell, the voice of the BYU Cougars, started Behind the Mic as a once-a-week radio show featuring current and former Cougars. It has changed since the inaugural show, and now it's changing again. A once-a-week show has returned, but with a twist. Cleon Wall will interview BYU sports broadcasters on their unique insights into the game’s fans love to watch. Wrubell returns as a guest this time to talk about his two-plus decades calling BYU games and the storyline of this football season. Then, former Cougar QB Blaine Fowler reflects on how he got into broadcasting BYU sports and how Jaren Hall looks different this season.
BYU Sports Network color analyst Riley Nelson has been impressed with the Cougar's offense but still wants to see more from in their game against Baylor. Nelson also explains how he lobbied to become BYU's analyst and the radio mentor he had growing up. Then Rachel Jorgensen stops by to explain how she got the job as BYU's soccer analyst, why Jennifer Rockwood's teams are so successful, and then tries to teach Cleon the intricacies of the beautiful game. It's not easy!
Former BYU linebacker David Nixon was worried. He thought the Cougar's defense would wear down against Baylor after BYU's rushing attack struggled to gain traction. Nixon explains why the Cougar defenders flourished, why he doesn't like hockey line substitutions, and his favorite stadium to play on the road. Then, Amy Gant reveals how she transitioned from volleyball player to television analyst, if BYU’s tough early season schedule will help the team, and how Whitney Bower is able to make the right call as a setter.
Mitchell Juergens and Spencer Linton join the program to talk about what it’s like standing on the sidelines in a hostile environment. Juergens also breaks down what it’s like when a Cougar teammate decides to transfer. Spencer shares his favorite stadium venues and what’s happening with the BYU women’s soccer team before conference play begins.
BYU is playing in Las Vegas for the 18th time, and this one is a big one against Notre Dame. So, we expanded our coverage of the game. Ben Bagley of BYU SportsNation stops by to discuss the trending topics for this week, Dave McCann talks up the Cougars playing in Vegas often, Lauren McClain elaborates on Knute Rockne teaching at BYU, and Greg Wrubell reflects on his first time watching the Cougars and Irish play at Notre Dame stadium. You'll also hear from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and BYUtv's Jarom Jordan.
Jason Shepherd and Dave Phillips, Jr. join Cleon Wall to talk about the story of BYU football’s season and the storylines we expect through the rest of the season. BYU women’s basketball star-in-the-making Nani Falatea gets ready to take over for the stars who have left the program. Cougar soccer forward Ellie Maughn talks about why this season has been different. And BYU long snappers Austin Riggs and Britton Hogan explain the art of long snapping.
Home and family is the theme of this episode. BYU Men's basketball point guard Rudi Williams explains why he has bounced around the country playing basketball before finally calling Provo his home. Davin and Creed Thompson remain close as brothers and cross country runners, but a family tragedy helped make them into the men and racers they are today. But first, what do you do when the Cougar faithful in the home stands scream for change? Former BYU QB and broadcaster Blaine Fowler has all the answers.
BYUtv and BYUradio spend countless hours preparing fans for the Cougar's home football games. Have you ever wondered about how they pull it off? We give you an insider's "listen" at how they do it.
14 University of Wyoming football players were kicked off their team in 1969 for wanting to protest BYU. But a new documentary film from BYU's journalism program shows how the Black 14 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have reconciled and are working together to help those who desperately need food. But first, former Cougar wide receiver Mitch Juergens knows a thing or two about losing streaks. Just like this year's team, he suffered through two four-game skids. Juergens talks about how his team handled it and if team-only meetings work.
Jason Shepherd has been a BYU sports fan for a long time and doesn't mind proclaiming his fandom over the airwaves. Cleon Wall feels a bit differently. The two talk about how Shepherd got into broadcasting, which young Cougar football players could see more playing time in the final home game, and the "grand experiment" known as BYU basketball.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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