Best Greg Hadley Podcasts (2025)

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BYU vs Colorado Preview, East Carolina Win Breakdown, Evan Johnson Athlete of the Week, Campus Notes 1:18:10

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Y’s Guys presents a special Wednesday night BYU–Colorado Preview Show as Cougar Nation gears up for Saturday night’s Big 12 opener in Boulder. With BYU now ranked in the Top 25 across the AP and Coaches polls, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down the Cougars’ 34–13 win over East Carolina and look ahead to the matchup with Deion Sanders’ Buffalo…

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BYU vs East Carolina Preview, F-15 Pilots, Derwin Gray, Claire Little Chambers Athlete of the Week 2:05:35

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Our charity auction bid link: https://www.ephraimhope.org/contact-us This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann is joined by BYUtv colleague Jason Shepherd, filling in for Blaine Fowler, as Cougar Nation gears up for the primetime matchup at East Carolina. With BYU favored by a touchdown and ranked in the national top 25 across multiple polls, the show pre…

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Hall of Fame QB Gifford Nielsen, BYU-Pathway’s Brian Ashton, Defense Dominates Stanford & Bear Talk 2:01:53

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Online Charity Auction Bid Submittal: https://www.ysguys.com/contact-us Learn More About BYU-Pathway Worldwide: https://www.byupathway.edu Learn More About Our Charity Partner: https://www.ephraimhope.org This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler recap BYU’s impressive 27–3 victory over Stanford, a defensive showcase that has Cougar Nati…

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Stanford Preview, Portland State Win, Diljeet Taylor & MLB All-Star Vance Law, Will Ferrin Feature 2:05:01

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visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler recap BYU’s dominant 69–0 win over Portland State and preview the Cougars’ Saturday night showdown with Stanford. True freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier made history by starting—and starring—in his first game, accounting for five total touchdowns, while running bac…

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Victor Lodato Reads Denis Johnson 1:30:37

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Victor Lodato joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Largesse of the Sea Maiden,” by Denis Johnson, which was published in The New Yorker in 2014. Lodato is a playwright and the author of the novels “Edgar and Lucy,” “Mathilda Savitch,” the winner of the PEN USA Award for fiction, and “Honey,” which came out in 2024. He has been publishing…

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Game Week! Greg Wrubell in Studio talks QB Bachmeier, guest Heather Olmstead on Volleyball Season 2:07:38

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visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week’s Y’s Guys is officially a season kickoff special, and it opens with a bang: BYU Football’s 101st season begins Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium against Portland State. With the game officially sold out, the show delivers everything fans need—coverage previews, depth chart updates, and Blaine Fowler’s 3 Key…

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Guests Brandon Doman & Chad Lewis Join Dave & Blaine w/Football Preview, Re-Lyte Athlete Suli Davis 2:14:55

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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the biggest storylines as BYU football prepares to kick off the 2025 season. With Opening Night just around the corner, the quarterback competition has taken center stage, and it looks like true freshman Bear Bachmeier has secured the starting job. Former C…

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Austin Collie & Hans Olsen Talk QBs, AP Poll & Fall Camp, Elle Walbruch Featured, Guest David Thorne 2:19:26

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This week’s Y’s Guys kicks off with national recognition for BYU Football, which is climbing preseason rankings across the board—including #23 in the Coaches Poll. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the details from fall camp, with updates on the highly competitive quarterback battle between McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeie…

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Fall Camp, QB Race, Guests Mitch Mathews, Harvey Scott & Riley Nelson, Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week 2:14:03

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This week’s Y’s Guys dives into the second week of BYU Football Fall Camp, with hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler breaking down all the latest position battles, standout players, and headlines leading up to the season opener against Portland State. The quarterback competition between McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier continues…

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Lauren Groff Reads Elizabeth Hardwick 1:12:03

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Lauren Groff joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Faithful,” by Elizabeth Hardwick, which was published in The New Yorker in 1979. Groff’s works of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collecti…

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Fall Camp Begins, QB Battle & Expectations w/David Nixon, plus Soccer’s Legacy w/coach Jen Rockwood 1:44:57

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This week’s Y’s Guys sets the stage for the start of BYU Football Fall Camp, which kicks off tomorrow in Provo. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler preview key storylines, including the ongoing quarterback battle between Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and Bear Bachmeier, and highlight the impact of key newcomers like Reggie Frischknecht, Tiger …

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Max Hall Talks QB Battle, 2025 Basketball Schedule, lifelong fan Tim Filichia shares fun stories 1:50:23

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This week on Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan deliver a defensive-heavy edition of the show as they spotlight BYU Football’s return as the Big 12’s top defense heading into fall camp. The Cougars rank No. 1 in scoring defense, total defense, pass efficiency defense, and turnovers—including a nation-leading 21 interceptions. Linebacker Ja…

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#1 Big 12 Recruiting Class, Jeff Hansen’s Takes, QB Resets, and Mountain America’s Nathan Anderson 1:43:41

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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) break down the latest from the BYU sports world, led by massive momentum in football recruiting. The headline story? BYU now holds the No. 1 recruiting class in the Big 12 for 2026 and No. 21 nationally according to 247Sports. Special gue…

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Top 10 BYU Football Moments from Last Season, Parker Kingston on His Great Plays, and Chad Pritchard 2:09:01

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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler gear up for Big 12 Media Days and look back at an unforgettable BYU football season with the show’s Top Ten Moments of 2024 countdown. From Will Ferrin’s last-second game-winner vs. Utah to Parker Kingston’s 90-yard punt return vs. Kansas State, the hosts relive the wildest highlights, including …

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Retzlaff Out, Lyons In, Guest Jared Price on Krešimir Ćosić, John Bytheway Reflects on Y’s Best Year 2:05:04

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On this special Y’s Guys Independence Week episode, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler lead a packed show filled with BYU headlines and patriotic celebration. They kick things off with breaking football news: Jake Retzlaff has officially entered the transfer portal after a rocky offseason involving pending legal matters and a 7-game honor code sus…

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Souvankham Thammavongsa Reads Samanta Schweblin 48:30

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Souvankham Thammavongsa joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Size of Things,” by Samanta Schweblin (translated, from the Spanish, by Megan McDowell), which was published in The New Yorker in 2017. Thammavongsa is a Laotian Canadian writer. Her publications include the poetry collections “Light” and “Cluster” and the story collection “How…

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QB Ryder Lyons to Choose, Freedom Festival Preview w/Jim Evans, Giveaway, BradyPlus CEO Travis Brady 1:36:46

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Our charity golf tournament: https://www.ephraimhope.org/2025-golf-tournament This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into one of the most pivotal moments in recent BYU recruiting history: the impending announcement from 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, who is set to choose between BYU and Oregon. Lyons just wrapped up his official…

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Ryder Lyons Decision Looms, American Heritage Class Myths, Kevin Young Stays, Football Projections 2:02:11

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In this week’s edition of Y’s Guys, we dive into the latest developments across BYU sports, kicking off with a spotlight on five-star QB recruit Ryder Lyons, who made his official visit to BYU this weekend after a stop at Oregon. The panel discusses the implications of his looming decision, and what it could mean for the quarterback depth chart. Me…

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Kevin Young Stays, Andrew Gentry Interview, Football Projected for 8 Wins - Can They Beat the Odds? 1:46:23

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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com On this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, with Brian Logan filling in for Dave McCann, the show kicks off with major headlines in BYU sports. The top story: Kevin Young’s contract extension, locking in BYU’s head coach “for the foreseeable future,” following his Sweet 16 debut season. The Phoenix Suns were reportedly interes…

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Dave & Blaine Welcome Chris Crowe on LaVell, and Scott Kavanaugh on Events & Marriott Center Madness 1:54:56

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In this edition of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler deliver another packed episode covering BYU Football, Basketball, recruiting updates, and standout performances across Cougar athletics. They open the show with kickoff times and TV assignments for four of BYU’s 2025 games, including matchups against Portland State, Stanford, Colorado, and …

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Edwidge Danticat Reads Zadie Smith 44:06

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Edwidge Danticat joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Two Men Arrive in a Village,” by Zadie Smith, which was published in The New Yorker in 2016. Danticat, a MacArthur Fellow and a winner of the Vilcek Prize in Literature, has published six books of fiction, including “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” “The Farming of Bones,” “Claire of the Sea Light,…

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What's Next for BYU Football With or Without Retzlaff, Potential QB Race & DT Commit, Spring Sports 1:40:01

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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com In this Memorial Day edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler honor those who have served while breaking down critical updates in BYU sports. The episode opens with a recap of quarterback Jake Retzlaff’s uncertain status following a civil lawsuit and what that means for BYU Football heading into fall. T…

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Top Recruit News with Expert Jeff Hansen, Mike Lacey Relives 1979, & Golfer Kihei Akina in Studio 2:09:36

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In this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down major updates across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, while welcoming three standout guests: recruiting expert Jeff Hansen, former BYU tight end Mike Lacey, and elite golf recruit Kihei Akina. The show also launches a new contest—“Y’s Guy (or Girl) for a D…

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Football Ranked Top 10, Cougarettes Shine, Egor Eyes NBA, Frank Christianson’s Marshall Faulk Story 2:00:11

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In this episode of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the latest across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, plus bring on two standout interviews—Cougarettes Abby Gray and Makeila Lawrence, and former BYU safety turned English professor Frank Christianson. With preseason rankings, roster reveals, and a “Y’s Guy for a Day” c…

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AJ Dybantsa, Blair Treu & Chase Roberts in Studio with Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler 2:10:21

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This festive Cinco de Mayo edition of Y’s Guys delivers a packed show of high-impact stories and unforgettable guests. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down the latest in BYU Football and Basketball, welcome three standout guests, and celebrate national-level achievements across BYU athletics. With BYU's football season just three months away, t…

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BYU Basketball Reloads, Cheer/Dunk Teams Celebrate National Championship, Africa Basketball Camps 2:19:37

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In this episode of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into a wide range of BYU sports news, including BYU Basketball roster moves, BYU Football recruiting updates, national championships across multiple programs, and interviews with special guests from BYU Cheer, the BYU Dunk Team, and Carlos Iglesias. BYU Basketball headlines the s…

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Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor 1:11:01

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Yiyun Li joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Piano Tuner’s Wives,” by William Trevor, which was published in The New Yorker in 1995. Li has published eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “Book of Goose,” a winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a fina…

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4-Star Monday: BYU Lands Brock Harris & McKay Madsen + Transfer Portal Reactions 1:58:49

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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com/ In this special 4-Star Monday edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcome two of BYU Football’s most exciting recruits: tight end Brock Harris and running back McKay Madsen. The show also dives into major headlines from BYU Football and Basketball, including transfer portal losses, high preseason …

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Justin Ena Talks Football, Basketball Moves & 10-Time Landscaping Champs Tell All w/Dave and Brian 1:45:37

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In this energized episode of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and guest co-host Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler, who’s away on the Cougars Cruise) deliver a jam-packed livestream filled with major BYU sports updates, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. Headlining the night is BYU’s big basketball signing of Rob Wright III, a former …

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Basketball Reloads, Jonny Harline on Tight End Legacy, French & Italian Department Chair Bob Hudson 1:59:02

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This episode of Y’s Guys, hosted by Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler, is packed with BYU sports news, heartfelt moments, music, and humor—all presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News. The show kicks off with major announcements in BYU basketball, including the return of Richie Saunders and Keba Keita, and excitement around the upcomi…

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Sweet 16 Recap, Alumni Football Game with Guest Austin Collie & Volleyball's Keoni Thiim Flies High 2:05:06

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In this packed Y’s Guys episode, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down BYU’s incredible basketball season, recap the thrilling Alumni Football Game, and welcome two standout guests—Austin Collie and Keoni Thiim. The show opens with a reflection on BYU’s Sweet 16 finish in Kevin Young’s debut season, highlighted by a 26-10 record, a third-pla…

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David Wright Faladé Reads Madeleine Thien 1:16:54

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David Wright Faladé joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Lu, Reshaping,” by Madeleine Thien, which was published in The New Yorker in 2021. Falade is the author of the novels “Black Cloud Rising” and “The New Internationals,” and the nonfiction work “Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesav…

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March Madness, Alumni Game Week with Jimmer Fredette, Spencer Linton, Charlie Peterson Brandon Doman 1:59:59

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In this Sweet 16 edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) lead a packed show celebrating BYU Basketball’s return to the national spotlight. Presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News, the show dives into BYU’s thrilling wins over VCU and Wisconsin, setting up a blockbuster Sweet 16 matchu…

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March Madness! Can BYU Break Their First-Round Curse? Steve Cleveland & Jay Drew Break It Down 1:56:43

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It’s March Madness, and BYU Basketball is back in the Big Dance! The Cougars have locked in a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 11 VCU this Thursday at 2:05 PM (MT) on TNT. Former BYU Head Coach Steve Cleveland joins us to preview the matchup, break down BYU’s struggles in the tournament historically, and discuss what it will t…

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BYU’s 8-Game Streak: Can They Win the Big 12 Tournament? Greg Wrubell & Mark Durrant Weigh In 2:08:16

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March Madness is officially here, and BYU Basketball is heading into the Big 12 Tournament riding an 8-game winning streak! The Cougars are now ranked in the AP Top 25 and projected as a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament, making this their best season in years. We break down BYU’s huge wins this past week, including their double-overtime thriller again…

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March Madness, BYU’s Big 12 Tournament Push, Guests Eric Mika and Jordan Sitterud 2:05:09

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March Madness is here, and this week’s episode of Y’s Guys is packed with excitement as BYU Basketball makes its final push before the Big 12 Tournament. The Cougars are on a six-game winning streak, cementing themselves as a serious contender heading into the postseason. We break down their dominant performances, including a 77-53 blowout win over…

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Paul Theroux Reads V. S. Pritchett 1:05:25

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Paul Theroux joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Necklace,” by V. S. Pritchett, which was published in The New Yorker in 1958. Theroux’s nonfiction books include “The Great Railway Bazaar” and “On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey.” A winner of the James Tait Black Award and the Whitbread Prize, he has published thirty-nine books o…

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BYU’s Future in Football & Track with Guest Analyst Jeff Hansen and Coach Ed Eyestone 2:06:14

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This episode of Y’s Guys, the largest BYU Sports livestream, is packed with updates on BYU athletics. Major topics include a breakdown of BYU men’s basketball’s recent rise in the AP Top 25, major upsets over No. 19 Arizona and No. 23 Kansas, and their tournament prospects. The team’s strong conference performance and key player highlights, such as…

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Tom Holmoe Retires, Kelly Poppinga Talks 2025 Season, Women’s Golf Coach Carrie Roberts, BYU Hoops 2:03:46

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This week on Y’s Guys, Brian Logan steps in for Dave McCann as we dive into the latest in BYU sports. We break down Tom Holmoe’s retirement and his legacy as BYU’s athletic director, including the move to the Big 12 and the challenges ahead for his successor. Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach Kelly Poppinga joins us to discuss BYU …

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Super Bowl Recap, BYUs Big 12 Schedule, Bryan Kehl Joins host Dave McCann and guest host Brian Logan 2:02:24

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https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, we break down all the latest in BYU sports and beyond, including a full reaction to Super Bowl 59, where the Eagles dominated the Chiefs 40-22. We’ll discuss Andy Reid’s decision to return for another season, what Kellen Moore as the new Saints head coach means for Taysom Hill, and how the game played o…

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Super Bowl Week! BYU’s Austin Collie & Dennis Pitta Talk Super Bowl & BYU Football 2:00:38

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🏈 Super Bowl Preview – Former BYU stars Austin Collie & Dennis Pitta join us to break down their Super Bowl experiences and discuss this year’s Chiefs vs. Eagles showdown. Can Andy Reid make NFL history with a third straight title? 🏈 BYU Football – The Big 12 schedule drops tomorrow! We break down what we know so far, including the BYU-Utah rivalry…

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Anne Enright Reads John McGahern 1:07:34

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Anne Enright joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Sierra Leone,” by John McGahern, which was published in The New Yorker in 1977. Enright, a winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and the Man Booker Prize, among others, has published eleven books of fiction, including the story collection “Yesterday’s Weather” and the novels …

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Jimmer Fredette, Will Ferrin & Sam Vander Haar, and Baseball Coach Trent Pratt Join Dave & Blaine 2:08:31

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Tonight’s show features special guests Will Ferrin and Sam Vander Haar, BYU’s dynamic duo on Special Teams, as they share their biggest moments, including beating Utah and pulling off fake kicks. Jimmer Fredette joins us to talk BYU hoops, his travels, and his top five exotic foods. Plus, BYU baseball coach Trent Pratt previews the upcoming season …

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Gordon Eakin Previews BYU Softball’s Season + Bruce Brockbank Talks Golf Recruits 2:10:09

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The January 20, 2025, episode of Y’s Guys was packed with in-depth analysis, insightful interviews, and engaging stories. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler kicked off the livestream by recapping recent developments in BYU sports, starting with a discussion of the 2025 preseason rankings and how BYU Football is earning recognition as a Big 12 powe…

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Recruiter Justin Young & Coach Amber Whiting Join Discussion Big12 Challenges, 2025 Football Preview 1:57:30

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The January 13, 2025, episode of Y’s Guys delivered an action-packed livestream covering the latest updates across BYU athletics. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler kicked off the show with a recap of BYU Football’s latest recruiting win, welcoming four-star athlete McKay Madsen, who chose BYU over Oregon and UCLA. They highlighted Madsen’s versat…

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Inside 2024 Football Season with guest David Nixon, Basketball Updates, Viewers Vote for Top Players 2:11:56

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This week’s Y’s Guys livestream kicked off the new year with a lively and engaging discussion featuring special guest David Nixon, former BYU linebacker and NFL player. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler explored a range of topics, starting with BYU football’s Alamo Bowl triumph and the standout performances of key players, including LJ Martin and…

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Celebrating 2024: BYU’s Biggest Sports Moments & Guest Shawn Olmstead 2:05:01

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The December 30th Y’s Guys livestream celebrated the highlights of 2024 and looked ahead to an exciting new year. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler recapped the top 10 BYU sports stories of the year, with plenty of energy and reflection. The discussion included standout moments from BYU's bowl season, portal player additions, and speculation abou…

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Jennifer Egan Reads Margaret Atwood 1:07:24

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Jennifer Egan joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Kat,” by Margaret Atwood, which was published in The New Yorker in 1990. Egan’s books of fiction include “The Keep,” “A Visit from the Goon Squad,” “Manhattan Beach,” and “The Candy House.” She is a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Andrew Carnegie…

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Alamo Bowl Strategy with guest Jeff Hansen & Jonathan Tavernari's Basketball Insights 2:04:09

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Ad-Free Podcast Now Available: https://ysguys.supercast.com This week, Y’s Guys, hosts Dave and Blaine deliver an exciting mix of expert analysis, heartfelt reflections, and inside scoops on BYU sports. With the Alamo Bowl approaching, the conversation kicks off with a deep dive into BYU football’s preparations to face Colorado. The hosts emphasize…

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Brandon Doman Breaks Down BYU’s Alamo Bowl Game Plan, BYU Basketball Buzz, Recruits and Big 12 Prep 1:41:26

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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys Brandon Doman provided a comprehensive breakdown of BYU’s strategy for the Alamo Bowl, stressing the need for BYU to establish a 150-yard rushing attack to control the clock and create play-action opportunities. He pointed out Colorado’s offensive firepower, led by Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sander…