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  • Big Stories Archive: Iowa State - The Spirit of Jack Trice and The Cycloneers

    Big Stories Archive: Iowa State - The Spirit of Jack Trice and The Cycloneers
    Oct 30 2025
    Big Stories Host Cleon Wall had to take some time off for a family matter. So, the Big Stories team is bringing you an episode from Big Stories season one. Jack Trice Stadium is home to the Iowa State football team. But who is Jack Trice? We dive into the life and death of the Cyclone's first African-American player and how the stadium came to be named after him. And how former Iowa State softball player Lea Nelson's social media post led to the fan bases of two teams coming together to support the "Cycloneers." Guests: George Trice - Jack Trice's Cousin Tom Emmerson - Former Iowa State University Journalism Professor Darien Porter - Iowa State Football Player Rebecca Wells - Iowa State University Student Life Archivist Lea Nelson - Former Iowa State Softball Player Randy Mazey - West Virginia Baseball Coach
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    29 min
  • The Big 12: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, & Who’s Dangerous?

    The Big 12: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, & Who’s Dangerous?
    Oct 28 2025
    From “Where do we go from here?” to “Spoiler warning,” we’re breaking down the biggest stories going on right now in the Big 12: West Virginia's Struggles, BYU’s rise, Houston’s surprise — and everything in between. GUESTS: Mike Casezza - EerSports at 247.com and the Country Roads Confidential Podcast John Walters - Voice of the Cyclones and host of the "CyCast" Podcast
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    33 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
  • The Tale of BYU's Cougar Tail

    The Tale of BYU's Cougar Tail
    Oct 23 2025
    BYU's Cougar Tail is a staple for football fans who attend games at LaVell Edwards Stadium. But what are the origins of the large maple bar? And why would BYU make a donut its signature food item at sporting events? Well, Cleon Wall and the Big Stories team found a guy who was there from the inception of the sweet treat and can fill us in on the maple-ee details. Guests: Russ Robertson - Former BYU Donut Guru John McDonald - Executive Chef, BYU Dining Services Job Rodriguez - Support Services Director, BYU Dining Services Jared Wilkey - Current BYU Donut Guru
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    15 min
  • Big 12 Chaos: Who’s Really on Top?

    Big 12 Chaos: Who’s Really on Top?
    Oct 21 2025
    It’s a wild ride in the Big 12 as more than half the conference still has a shot at making the championship game. In this week’s episode, we break down the pivotal “must-win” matchups for contenders like Utah and Iowa State, dive into the Sunflower Showdown, and tackle the toughest question of all: who’s truly the best team in the Big 12 right now? Spoiler alert—it’s not as simple as looking at the standings. GUESTS: Brian Howell - Buffzone Tim Fitzgerald - GoPOWERCAT.com
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    30 min
  • No Leg, No Limits: OSU Podcaster Cody Stovall’s Rise

    No Leg, No Limits: OSU Podcaster Cody Stovall’s Rise
    Oct 16 2025
    Cody Stovall’s path to hosting Locked On Oklahoma State is anything but typical. In this episode of Big Stories, Cleon Wall dives into Cody’s lifelong Cowboys fandom, his days as a college athlete, and the life-altering health battle that led to the loss of his leg. Discover how grit, passion, and a love for Oklahoma State carried Cody from the oil fields to the podcast mic. Subscribe to Big Stories for more powerful journeys from across the Big 12, and hear the heart behind the headlines. Guests: Cody Stovall - Locked On Oklahoma State Podcast Host Logan Osborn-Stovall - Cody's Stepson
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    16 min