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Beyond the Game Podcast — 80 episodes

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Ethan Thomason: Navigating the Road Back from Injury Through Process and a Champion’s Mindset

2

Pete Souza: From Villanova Roots to Broadcasting the Biggest Stages in Sports

3

Ellie Walbruch: Finding Joy in the Journey and the Freedom to Play

4

Fred Roberts: From BYU Standout to NBA Veteran and Finding Joy Beyond the Game

5

Dawson Baker: Navigating Injury and Building Impact Beyond the Bench

6

Greg Dreiling: From Kansas Stardom to an NBA Fireman Career

7

Drake Toll: Fan Accountability, The Savannah Bananas, and Carrying the BYU Boat

8

Howard Balzer: Hofstra to the Hall of Fame and the Stories Behind 45 Super Bowls

9

Xavion Staton: From Youth Football to Team USA and Finding Home at BYU

10

Markell Staffieri: From BYU Linebacker to Financial Leader and a Legacy of Impact

11

Jake Retzlaff: Redemption, The Hula Bowl, and Life After BYU

12

Tanner Wall: From BYU Walk-On to Team Leader Building Impact Far Beyond Football

13

Adam Eaton: Sons of UCF - Big 12 Brethren To Bowl Game Pageantry

14

Rod Mackenzie: Go Jackets - Getting Familiar With BYU's Pop Tart Bowl Opponent, Georgia Tech

15

Kila Keone: The Youngest Player on BYU Football - How Dreams Don't Stay on the Pillow

16

Joe Semanoff: The Walk-On Fullback Who Learned Championship Culture from Crowton to Mendenhall

17

Lucky Finau: The Running Back Who Overcame Heart Surgery to Uniting BYU's Diverse Team

18

Chris Burgess: Coach Burge's Journey from All-American to BYU Basketball's Player Development Master

19

Lily Owens: BYU's Softball Star on Faith, Family, and Leading with Love

20

Carson Lundell: BYU Golf Star's Journey from US Open Dreams to Life Lessons off the Course

21

Terrance Motley: Director of Football Rehabilitation - The Man Behind BYU's Elite Recovery Program

22

Danny Holmoe: Behind the Scenes with NFL Legends to Building Rec League - The Son of BYU's Former AD

23

Kody Epps: From Mater Dei to BYU - Finding Purpose Beyond Football Through Faith & Entrepreneurship

24

Kelly Poppinga: Special Teams Coordinator Building Brotherhood Through Complementary Football at BYU

25

Lamason Waller and Tre Alexander: Rising Stars Building BYU Football's Future

26

Max Tooley: From Third-Grade Dreams to NFL Reality - A BYU Linebacker's Remarkable Journey

27

Josh Singh: How "The Bear" Transformed from Walk-On to Defensive Force

28

Ellie Walbruch: BYU Captain Shining a Different Light Through Soccer's Triumphs and Trials

29

Sam Vander Haar: How an Aussie Rules Player Found a Home at BYU

30

Faletau Satuala: The Standout BYU Freshman Safety and the Coin Flip That Decided His Future

31

Tanner Wall: From Undersized Walk-On to Big 12 Defensive Leader in BYU's New Era

32

Jeff Strong: Transforming Dreams into Reality Through Sports and Life

33

Charlie Peterson: The Art of Taking the First Step - From BYU QB to School Administration

34

Jim McMahon: Headbutts & Heroics - The Quarterback Who Revolutionized College Football

35

Andrew Gentry: Big Man with Big Goals - From Michigan National Champion to BYU's Offensive Line

36

Byron Rex: Teaching Life Lessons Through BYU Football

37

Gary Sheide: The Gunslinger Who Launched BYU's Quarterback Dynasty

38

Raider Damuni: Building Unity Through Faith and Football at BYU

39

Jim Harrick: From John Wooden's Student to UCLA National Champion - A Legacy of Teaching Through Basketball

40

Keanu Tanuvasa: From Utah Star to BYU Transfer - Building Pillars of Excellence

41

Marc Lyons: Four Decades Behind the Mic - A True BYU Football Legend

42

Vic Tarleton: A Football Life of Faith and Service - From Cordova to BYU to the Big Sky

43

Layne Batty: When Passion Meets Purpose - A Father's Journey Through Football and Horse Therapy

44

Greg Wrubell: The Voice of the Cougars - A Journey to BYU's Legendary Broadcaster

45

Beyond the Game Christmas Devotional: The Wise Men's Journey

46

Mel Farr: The Heart That Never Gave Up - Behind BYU's Miracle Bowl Victory

47

Val Hale: The Untold Stories Behind BYU's Athletic Transformation

48

Brian Billick: The Architect of Ravens Glory - From BYU Tight End to Super Bowl Champion Head Coach

49

Steve Young: BYU Legend, 2x NFL MVP, and Hall of Fame QB on Leading with Love and Abundance

50

Scott Runia: When an Apostle's Visit Changed BYU Basketball History

51

Robbie Bosco: The 1984 National Championship QB Still Shaping BYU Athletics

52

Tyler Batty: BYU's Defensive Force Leading with Purpose

53

Brian & Mark Santiago: From Provo High Dynasty to Building BYU's Athletic Future

54

Trey Stewart: BYU Basketball Star, NBA Combine Record Breaker, and Artistic Entrepreneur

55

Yahosh Bonner: From the Basketball Court to Gospel Stage - A Journey of Faith, Family, and Music

56

Michael Dean Lacey: From BYU Soccer Goalkeeper to Fintech Entrepreneur

57

Nick Greer: Built Brands' Founder and Visionary BYU Supporter

58

Bronson Kaufusi: The NFL’s Happiest Player, BYU Multi-Sport Star and Financial Educator for Athletes

59

Kim B. Clark: Harvard Dean to BYU-Idaho President and General Authority – A Journey of Leadership

60

Marc Wilson: Pioneering Excellence at BYU and Raiders Super Bowl Champion

61

Scott Nielson, Tom Bell, Danny Hansen: Dave Kragthorpe's Cross Country Team & BYU Offensive Line Legends

62

Dick Harmon: From Sidelines to Bylines - A Journalist's Journey

63

Steve Carlsen: The Masher and His Fourth-String BYU Football Journey

64

Niko Carste: Youngest NFL Films Cinematographer and Creative Director for DK Metcalf

65

Jim Herrmann: Three Amigos, Two Cultures, One Unforgettable BYU Career

66

Eric Mika: The Art of Continuous Improvement On and Off the Court

67

John Denney: From BYU Defensive End to NFL Special Teams Star

68

Andy Reid: From BYU Lineman to 3x Super Bowl Winning Sideline Commander

69

Daniel Lacey: From BYU Walk-on to Forbes 30 under 30 Serial Entrepreneur

70

Brent Johnson: Overcoming THE Miss, a BYU Legend's Journey

71

Chad 'Leapin' Lewis: From BYU Walk-On to NFL Stardom

72

Danny Frazier (Part 2): Overcoming Racism at BYU, Serving an LDS Mission, and the Injury that Changed Everything...

73

Fred Roberts: Former teammate of NBA legends Larry Bird and Karl Malone, BYU Basketball Icon & High School Teacher

74

Kade Carroll: Inside Look at the Life as a BYU Athletics Videographer, West Point Cadet, and Overcoming Life's Adversities!

75

Tom Holmoe: From 3-Time Super Bowl Champion to One of the Greatest Athletic Directors of All Time, and Religious Conversion

76

Danny Frazier (Part 1): Among the FIRST African-American Athletes at BYU, Overcoming Career-Ending Injury, Thriving Utah Attorney, Inspirational Father & More

77

Patti Edwards: The Unsung Hero Behind the BYU Football Legacy, Wife to Football Legend LaVell Edwards, and Mentor to Countless Young Women

78

Lee Johnson: 18 YEARS in the NFL, Super Bowl Record Setter & BYU National Champion!

79

Vai Sikahema: First Tongan in NFL to Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Knockout in the Ring, and General Authority Seventy!

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Royce Bybee: A Gridiron Journey, SMU's Pony Express, Mentorship in Football & More | Episode 1