Want to really know the people behind BYU Athletics? The Cougs of BYU brings you closer to the athletes, coaches, staff, and fans who make BYU special. Through short, engaging conversations, you'll hear personal stories, memorable experiences, and the moments that have shaped their journeys. Whether you're a lifelong Cougar fan or just love hearing inspiring stories, this podcast delivers uplifting, bite-sized episodes that fit into your busy week. Come discover the heart of BYU Athletics—one conversation at a time. https://www.byuradio.org/cdd827bc-c47e-4d00-960e-b44e91423355 en-us © 2026 BYU Broadcasting BYUradio BYUradio byurpodcasts@byu.edu false Episodic Bite-sized stories from the men and women who make up BYU Athletics. Host Cleon Wall sits down with athletes, coaches, staff, and fans to uncover the enlightening and impactful experiences of the BYU Cougars. New episodes drop starting August 31. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on the BYU Sports Nation YouTube page. https://www.byuradio.org/3d8bd532-b936-4df6-9f48-c2d58eb408a0 3d8bd532b936-4df6-9f48-c2d58eb408a0 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT false 0 trailer Director of BYU Photo Jaren Wilkey reflects on why he wanted to become a photographer, and shares the stories behind his favorite photos he has taken for BYU Athletics. https://www.byuradio.org/b0258ec9-4518-40d2-ae62-7c5178b3a1a1 b0258ec94518-40d2-ae62-7c5178b3a1a1 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT false 150 full 1 7 Nusi Taumoepeau, an outside linebacker for the BYU Cougars, talks about his fantastic freshman season, how he remains calm under pressure, and his recent baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by his brother, linebacker Daniel Taumoepeau. https://www.byuradio.org/795ae447-921f-4683-8d70-2df88a95a52c 795ae447921f-4683-8d70-2df88a95a52c Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT false 149 full 1 6 Host Cleon Wall talks with linebacker Daniel Taumoepeau about pausing his football career to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the joy of playing alongside his younger brother, Nusi, on the Cougars' defensive line. https://www.byuradio.org/0de80191-6517-4ea5-a44e-fd4c933b794a 0de801916517-4ea5-a44e-fd4c933b794a Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT false 143 full 1 5 BYU assistant women's golf coach Alex White and her dog Deku, the team's "Director of Paws-itivity", are today’s guests on The Cougs of BYU. Alex explains how his comforting presence on the course helps players navigate the emotional highs and lows of competitive golf. https://www.byuradio.org/29f20e0d-48eb-454c-8c04-0b48580cda78 29f20e0d48eb-454c-8c04-0b48580cda78 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:05:00 GMT false 145 full 1 4 In this episode of The Cougs of BYU, host Cleon Wall interviews Jake Gonzales, a creative designer for BYU Athletics, about how his childhood love of art and sports led to his dream job at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/37f85975-e87f-4066-902a-407ce8cc018a 37f85975e87f-4066-902a-407ce8cc018a Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT false 158 full 1 3 Lulu Uluave Po’uha, a libero for BYU the women’s volleyball team, shares her journey through a challenging 2025 season and how she learned to adapt from it. https://www.byuradio.org/6aaf11d6-ce70-4fe9-8f24-6c4d236c893f 6aaf11d6ce70-4fe9-8f24-6c4d236c893f Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:05:00 GMT false 135 full 1 2 For our first episode of The Cougs of BYU, we have BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker discuss his decision to return for his senior season and how family and faith have shaped him on and off the field. https://www.byuradio.org/0e3747c1-54d0-463d-939c-e07ac222804f 0e3747c154d0-463d-939c-e07ac222804f Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT false 163 full 1 1