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  • WVU President Michael T. Benson's Big Decisions

    WVU President Michael T. Benson's Big Decisions
    Sep 11 2025
    In this episode of Big Stories, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson reflects on the pivotal choices that shaped his life—from proposing to his wife, Debi, to accepting the presidency in Morgantown. But perhaps his most defining decision was choosing a path in academia over a career as an athletic director. Benson opens up about his deep ties to college sports, what kind of AD he might have been, and why he ultimately embraced the world of higher education. Plus, he takes on a fun quiz to test his knowledge of WVU Mountaineer traditions. Guests: Michael T. Benson - West Virginia University President Debi Benson - Michael's wife Truman Benson - Michael's son and SLCC Bruins Soccer Player
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    16 min
  • Get Ready for BYUradio's Big Stories

    Get Ready for BYUradio's Big Stories
    Aug 24 2023
    Big Stories is a show dedicated to the incredible tales surrounding the opponents of the BYU Cougars. You'll hear from people associated with Sam Houston, Arkansas, and the Big 12 teams BYU will play this season. Big stories is hosted by Cleon Wall.
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    1 min
  • Big Stories Returns on Jan. 6th

    Big Stories Returns on Jan. 6th
    Dec 2 2024
    Big Stories will have more great tales from the Big 12 coming up on January 6th. We will chronicle the Arizona State women's volleyball coach who left the high world of finance to coach his favorite game, the University of Arizona basketball coach who became the first African-American coach at a major university, the former Kansas basketball player who quit professional basketball to bring people to God, and so many more great tales.
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    2 min
  • Get Ready for More Big Stories

    Get Ready for More Big Stories
    Dec 7 2023
    We hope you've enjoyed the Big Stories podcast. We will have more great stories featuring some of BYU's Big 12 basketball foes in January 2024. They will include tales from UCF, Kansas, Texas Tech, Texas, and Iowa State.
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    2 min
  • Rivalry Recap and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    Rivalry Recap and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
    Sep 9 2025
    It was a rivalry weekend for a few Big 12 teams. Houston takes down Rice in a crosstown clash, Iowa State reclaims the Cy-Hawk Trophy, and Baylor storms back to edge out SMU. Meanwhile, Kansas falls short in the long-awaited Border Showdown against Missouri after a 14-year break. Plus, Arizona State’s comeback hopes are dashed by a dramatic Mississippi State rally. Podcasters from around the Big 12 break down the biggest moments, key performances, and what it all means moving forward — only on Big Stories. Podcasters: Derek Johnson - Locked on Jayhawks podcast. Anthony Totri - PHNX Sun Devils podcast Tyler Carter - B-LEAV in Iowa State podcast Jeremy Branham - host of ESPN 97.5’s The Killer B’s radio show
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    26 min
  • Kansas's Mighty Casey Is A Hit

    Kansas's Mighty Casey Is A Hit
    Sep 4 2025
    Jared Casey was affectionately known as "The Mighty Casey" on the radio whenever the Kansas Jayhawks football team played. As a former fullback and tight end, he worked incredibly hard to earn his spot as a walk-on player, which ultimately led to one of the most memorable catches in Kansas football history. In this podcast episode, you'll learn more about Jared's inner drive and how his faith in God continues to guide him after graduating from the University of Kansas. Guests: - Jared Casey - Former Jayhawks football player - Jerry and Karen Casey - Jared's parents
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    16 min
  • Week 1 Blitz: QB Heroes, Injury Drama, & Big Time Clashes

    Week 1 Blitz: QB Heroes, Injury Drama, & Big Time Clashes
    Sep 2 2025
    Week one of the college football season is in the books, and every Big 12 team has now played at least one game. Some teams and quarterbacks looked impressive (Utah and Arizona State), while others have injured QBs (UCF, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State). Meanwhile, some teams still have a lot of questions (we are looking at you, Baylor and Kansas State). Host Cleon Wall dives into the biggest storylines of week one with the help of podcast hosts from around the Big 12. Podcasters: Ashley Hodge - Sic'em 365 Drew Galloway - KSO Show Podcast Adam Eaton - Sons of UCF
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    22 min
  • The Believing Baileys: A TCU Tale

    The Believing Baileys: A TCU Tale
    Aug 28 2025
    TCU wide receiver Jordyn Bailey gives his mother, Casaundra, all the credit for shaping him into the man he is today—alongside his faith in God. So, Big Stories host Cleon Wall set out to discover what makes Casaundra so special. How did she raise not just one, but two standout football players—one thriving in the Big 12 and the other chasing his NFL dream?
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    16 min