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Beyond the Game Podcast
by Beyond the Game
Diving into BYU athletes’ stories beyond the game!Having played fullback behind legendary quarterbacks such as Wilson, McMahon, and Young, Mike Lacey (1978-1981) witnessed numerous tales of comebacks, acts of courage, and the highs and lows of a team rising to national prominence. Notably, some of his former teammates like Andy Reid and Kyle Whittingham, continue to leave a lasting impact on the game.The purpose of each episode is to share the intriguing stories behind and beyond each team, game, and player. These stories are always meant to inspire and apply to each of our daily lives!
Episodes
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Inside BYU Football: Kalani Sitake, Big 12 Chaos, and Life Off the Field with Pete Sousa
Host Mike Lacey sits down with ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Pete Sousa for an candid, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the scoreboard. Pete breaks down his behind-the-scenes experiences broadcasting at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the legendary story of LaVell Edwards' late-season voice...
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Robert Griffin III’s Legacy, Football as a Life Teacher, & Why Belief is Everything with Zach Burke
Mike sits down for this episode of Beyond the Game with Rogue Media producer and former ESPN Radio host Zach Burke. In this far-reaching discussion, Mike and Zach break down the deep emotional connection fans have with college football, how team sports mirror real-life lessons, and why every…
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Dr. Derwin Gray: Tackling Barry Sanders Was Easier Than Pastoring
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacy sits down with former BYU defensive back, NFL veteran, and current author and pastor Dr. Derwin Gray. Growing up under the Friday Night Lights of Texas, Derwin admits that football wasn't just a sport—it was a god he actively worshipped for...
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Brandon Doman: From 5th String to the 12-0 Run
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacy catches up with former BYU quarterback, NFL alumnus, and collegiate coach Brandon Doman. Known as the ultimate "bridge" quarterback, Brandon looks back on navigating the historic transition from legendary coach LaVell Edwards to Gary Crowton and...
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Tim Clark: From BYU Defensive End to Oxford PhD
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacy sits down with former BYU football player, academic All-American, and Oxford PhD Doctor Timothy 1Clark. Tim breaks down the ultimate sports paradox: how a bruising 1980s defensive end transitioned into a global thought leader on organizational...
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Dalton Nixon: Overcoming Heartbreak, the Magic of the 2020 Team, and Coaching the Next Generation
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacey reconnects with BYU basketball favorite Dalton Nixon. Dalton opens up about the extreme highs and lows of his basketball career—from the devastating heartbreak of how his high school career ended, to the bittersweet realities of playing for one…
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NBA Champion Greg Kite: Bird, Jordan, and the Evolution of the Big Man
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacey reconnects with old college friend and BYU legend Greg Kite. From riding motorcycles in Provo to winning championships alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, Greg shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Golden Era of the NBA and BYU’s historic...
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Jason Buck: Why the Outland Trophy Trumps the Heisman
Host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU legend Jason Buck. A man of intense passion and strong convictions, Jason shares how he overcame personal hardships and coaching politics to become the best interior lineman in college football and a Super Bowl champion. Choosing BYU Over the Giants: The…
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Jeff Strong: BYU Baseball’s Legendary 1988 Season & Lessons Beyond the Diamond
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacey sits down with Jeff Strong, a former pitcher and key leader from the historic 1988 BYU baseball team. We dive deep into the records, the camaraderie, and how the "microcosm of sports" prepares us for the biggest challenges in life. In this...
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Ty Detmer: The Heisman, The Pros, and the Power of Resilience
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey welcomes one of the greatest legends in BYU sports history: Ty Detmer. The 1990 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback joins the show to reflect on his storied career. From his multi-sport roots in Texas to the iconic 1990 upset of Miami.…
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Shauna Rohbock: From the Soccer Pitch to Olympic Bobsledding
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey sits down with a true BYU legend, Shauna Rohbock. Widely considered one of the greatest athletes to ever wear a Cougar uniform, Shauna’s journey took her from breaking scoring records on the soccer field to standing on the Olympic podium as a silver...
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Ethan Thomason: Navigating the Road Back from Injury Through Process and a Champion’s Mindset
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey sits down with BYU offensive tackle Ethan Thomas. A highly touted recruit from Fort Collins, Ethan stands 6'8" and 310 lbs, but his journey hasn't been without its trials . After a devastating ACL tear during bowl game practice, Ethan shares the…
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Pete Souza: From Villanova Roots to Broadcasting the Biggest Stages in Sports
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey sits down with renowned broadcaster and play-by-play announcer Pete Souza. Pete brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the "holiday" that is March Madness. The conversation dives deep into the heart of the NCAA tournament, the...
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Ellie Walbruch: Finding Joy in the Journey and the Freedom to Play
After a year of grueling rehab, BYU soccer star Ellie Walbruch is back on the pitch and playing with more joy than ever. In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey and Ellie dive into the incredible "underdog" story of the BYU women’s soccer team and their unforgettable run through the Big…
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Fred Roberts: From BYU Standout to NBA Veteran and Finding Joy Beyond the Game
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey catches up with his former BYU roommate and 13-year NBA veteran Fred Roberts. One of the true greats from BYU’s past, Fred’s career spanned eras from Danny Ainge to Mike Smith before he embarked on a prolific pro journey with teams like the Celtics,...
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Dawson Baker: Navigating Injury and Building Impact Beyond the Bench
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey is joined by BYU guard Dawson Baker. Known for his lethal three-point shooting and ability to penetrate defenses, Dawson has faced a challenging road marked by injury and a transition from UC Irvine to the Big 12 stage. Dawson opens up about the…
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Greg Dreiling: From Kansas Stardom to an NBA Fireman Career
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey sits down with 10-year NBA veteran and Kansas Jayhawk legend Greg Dreiling. From playing behind 7’4” Rick Smits to his time with the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers, Greg shares what it was really like to navigate a decade at the highest…
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Drake Toll: Fan Accountability, The Savannah Bananas, and Carrying the BYU Boat
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey is joined by Drake Toll. Despite having no personal ties to BYU or being a member of the LDS faith, Drake has become one of the most passionate national voices for the Cougar fan base. Following a frustrating loss at Oklahoma State, Mike and Drake…
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Howard Balzer: Hofstra to the Hall of Fame and the Stories Behind 45 Super Bowls
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey is joined by a true titan of sports journalism, Howard Balzer. With a career spanning five decades and 45 Super Bowls, Howard shares a lifetime of "behind the scenes" stories from his time covering the St. Louis and Arizona Cardinals, the Rams, and…
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Xavion Staton: From Youth Football to Team USA and Finding Home at BYU
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey sits down with one of the most exciting young talents in college basketball, BYU freshman center Xavion Staton. Despite not picking up a basketball until the 9th grade, Xavion’s rise has been meteoric—from a 7-foot wide receiver prospect in youth...
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Markell Staffieri: From BYU Linebacker to Financial Leader and a Legacy of Impact
In this episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU star linebacker Markell Staffieri. A key part of the Bronco Mendenhall era, Mark shares incredible stories from his time in Provo and how his path almost led him into the coaching ranks alongside current DC Kelly...
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Jake Retzlaff: Redemption, The Hula Bowl, and Life After BYU
In this episode of Beyond the Game, Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff for an in-depth look at one of the most eventful years in college football. Jake opens up about his "rollercoaster" journey, from navigating off-field challenges at BYU to finding a new home and...
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Tanner Wall: From BYU Walk-On to Team Leader Building Impact Far Beyond Football
BYU safety Tanner Wall joins Beyond the Game for an inspiring conversation about football, faith, and finding purpose beyond the field From the joy of the Pop-Tarts Bowl to preparing for the NFL Combine, Tanner shares his journey as a walk-on turned leader, the culture inside the BYU program, and...
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Adam Eaton: Sons of UCF - Big 12 Brethren To Bowl Game Pageantry
In this thoughtful holiday-season episode of Beyond the Game, host Mike Lacey welcomes Adam Eaton of The Sons of UCF for a wide-ranging, insightful conversation that goes far beyond the final score. Set against the backdrop of BYU’s matchup with UCF and the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, the...
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Rod Mackenzie: Go Jackets - Getting Familiar With BYU's Pop Tart Bowl Opponent, Georgia Tech
It's a Pop Tart Bowl preview episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey visits with Rod Mackenzie of GoJackets.com, part of the 247 Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Kila Keone: The Youngest Player on BYU Football - How Dreams Don't Stay on the Pillow
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU football walk-on Kila Keone. At just 18 years old, this remarkable young man has already overcome incredible odds - playing his senior year of high school at age 16, transferring schools to chase his...
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Joe Semanoff: The Walk-On Fullback Who Learned Championship Culture from Crowton to Mendenhall
Get ready for a compelling episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Joe Semanoff, former BYU fullback whose journey from Philadelphia walk-on to RB team captain exemplifies perseverance and leadership. After driving cross-country in an '88 Honda Accord with just a VHS…
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Lucky Finau: The Running Back Who Overcame Heart Surgery to Uniting BYU's Diverse Team
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Lucky Finau, BYU running back whose journey exemplifies resilience and faith. When a mass tumor on his heart nearly ended his football dreams before they began, Lucky faced emergency surgery that broke his...
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Chris Burgess: Coach Burge's Journey from All-American to BYU Basketball's Player Development Master
Get ready for a compelling episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Chris Burgess, BYU's assistant coach and former McDonald's All-American who chose between Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, and UCLA before his basketball journey took him around the world. From being recruited by...
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Lily Owens: BYU's Softball Star on Faith, Family, and Leading with Love
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Lily Owens, BYU softball standout who transferred from Lehigh University to make her mark in the Big 12. With a .361 batting average and infectious personality both on and off the field, Lily brings a unique...
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Carson Lundell: BYU Golf Star's Journey from US Open Dreams to Life Lessons off the Course
Get ready for a compelling episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Carson Lundell, former BYU golf standout who came within inches of qualifying for the US Open. From hitting birdies in torrential downpours at Alpine Country Club to walking eight miles in Ohio just to watch...
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Terrance Motley: Director of Football Rehabilitation - The Man Behind BYU's Elite Recovery Program
Get ready for a compelling episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Terrance Motley, BYU's Director of Football Rehabilitation who coordinates post-operative, return-to-sport, and maintenance-based physical therapy interventions for the entire football program. From walking on...
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Danny Holmoe: Behind the Scenes with NFL Legends to Building Rec League - The Son of BYU's Former AD
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Danny Holmoe, son of former BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe and founder of Rec League. From growing up in the rarified air of college and professional football - running onto Cal's Memorial Stadium field with...
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Kody Epps: From Mater Dei to BYU - Finding Purpose Beyond Football Through Faith & Entrepreneurship
To conclude season 6, get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU wide receiver Kody Epps. From playing alongside future NFL stars like Bryce Young and Amon-Ra St. Brown at powerhouse Mater Dei High School to becoming the first freshman at…
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Kelly Poppinga: Special Teams Coordinator Building Brotherhood Through Complementary Football at BYU
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Kelly Popinga, BYU Football's Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach. From earning the nickname "K-Pop" from a teammate's daily dose joke to becoming "Coach Pop" at Virginia and beyond, Kelly's...
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Lamason Waller and Tre Alexander: Rising Stars Building BYU Football's Future
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU football standouts Lamason Waller and Tre Alexander. Fresh faces to the program, these talented young athletes share their journey from their hometowns to BYU's football program. Waller, a highly-rated wide...
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Max Tooley: From Third-Grade Dreams to NFL Reality - A BYU Linebacker's Remarkable Journey
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU linebacker Max Tooley. When he wrote down his goal of earning a sports scholarship to BYU in third grade, it set in motion a journey that would see him break records as BYU's all-time leader in games...
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Josh Singh: How "The Bear" Transformed from Walk-On to Defensive Force
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Josh Singh, former BYU defensive tackle who recently transferred to Vanderbilt to continue his football journey. Affectionately known as "Bear" since childhood - a nickname that's sparked the viral...
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Ellie Walbruch: BYU Captain Shining a Different Light Through Soccer's Triumphs and Trials
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacy sits down with BYU soccer standout Ellie Walbruch! Ellie shares her remarkable journey from national champion at UCLA to becoming a beacon of BYU soccer's special "light." Raised in a family where soccer wasn't just a game…
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Sam Vander Haar: How an Aussie Rules Player Found a Home at BYU
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU's Australian punter Sam Vander Haar. When backpacking through America in 2019, Sam met his future wife Hallie in San Diego, setting him on an unexpected path that would lead from swimming pool sales in...
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Faletau Satuala: The Standout BYU Freshman Safety and the Coin Flip That Decided His Future
In this exciting episode of Beyond the Game, we sit down with Faletau Satuala, BYU's promising young safety who made an immediate impact as a true freshman. Standing at 6'4", this Bountiful High School standout brings impressive size, athleticism, and ball-hawking skills to the Cougars' defense....
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Tanner Wall: From Undersized Walk-On to Big 12 Defensive Leader in BYU's New Era
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU football standout Tanner Wall. Growing up in Arlington, Virginia as a lifelong BYU fan with deep family connections to the Church, Tanner's journey to Provo wasn't straightforward. Starting as an undersized...
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Jeff Strong: Transforming Dreams into Reality Through Sports and Life
Get ready for one of our most unique episodes yet of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey kicks off Season 6 with Jeff Strong, former BYU baseball pitcher turned track coach and hurdles competitor. After playing for the Mighty Red Devils at Springville High School and pitching for BYU in the 1980s,...
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Charlie Peterson: The Art of Taking the First Step - From BYU QB to School Administration
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU quarterback Charlie Peterson. After serving a mission in Fiji and returning to compete for the starting quarterback position under coaches Norm Chow and LaVell Edwards, Charlie navigated the…
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Jim McMahon: Headbutts & Heroics - The Quarterback Who Revolutionized College Football
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU football legend Jim McMahon. When his dad put the brakes on his dreams to play baseball at UNLV, it sent him on an unexpected path that changed everything. Behind those famous sunglasses was a football...
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Andrew Gentry: Big Man with Big Goals - From Michigan National Champion to BYU's Offensive Line
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Andrew Gentry, the 6'8" offensive lineman who recently transferred from Michigan to BYU. After committing to Virginia out of high school, Gentry's path took an unexpected turn when Bronco Mendenhall stepped…
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Byron Rex: Teaching Life Lessons Through BYU Football
Get ready for an exciting episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with former BYU tight end Byron Rex. From his Hawaiian roots to his memorable playing days at BYU, Byron shares how football became a vehicle for teaching eternal principles to his family, including his sons Isaac…
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Gary Sheide: The Gunslinger Who Launched BYU's Quarterback Dynasty
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU quarterback legend Gary Sheide. When LaVell Edwards recruited him from Antioch, California in the early 1970s, Gary had never heard of BYU or the LDS Church. His journey from a talented multi-sport athlete...
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Raider Damuni: Building Unity Through Faith and Football at BYU
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with BYU safety Raider Damuni. After major back surgery that nearly ended his football career just months before the 2023 season, Damuni returned to become a key playmaker in BYU's inaugural Big 12 campaign.…
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Jim Harrick: From John Wooden's Student to UCLA National Champion - A Legacy of Teaching Through Basketball
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with legendary NCAA basketball coach James Harrick. From his early days learning from John Wooden to leading UCLA to the 1995 National Championship, Coach Harrick shares how divine guidance shaped his remarkable...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Diving into BYU athletes’ stories beyond the game!Having played fullback behind legendary quarterbacks such as Wilson, McMahon, and Young, Mike Lacey (1978-1981) witnessed numerous tales of comebacks, acts of courage, and the highs and lows of a team rising to national prominence. Notably, some of his former teammates like Andy Reid and Kyle Whittingham, continue to leave a lasting impact on the game.The purpose of each episode is to share the intriguing stories behind and beyond each team, game, and player. These stories are always meant to inspire and apply to each of our daily lives!
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Diving into BYU athletes’ stories beyond the game!Having played fullback behind legendary quarterbacks such as Wilson, McMahon, and Young, Mike Lacey (1978-1981) witnessed numerous tales of comebacks, acts of courage, and the highs and lows of a team rising to national prominence. Notably, some of...
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