Big Stories

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Big Stories

Big Stories is a show dedicated to telling the incredible and inspiring tales from the Big 12 and beyond. Cleon Wall hosts the Big Stories podcast.

  1. HÁ 4 DIAS

    UCF: The Sahaydak's Soccer Journey

    Tiffany and Tim Sahaydak both have impressive soccer backgrounds—from Tiff’s experience as a U.S. Women’s National Team player, Olympic gold medalist, and World Cup champion, to Tim’s career as a professional player in Major League Soccer. While it's rare to see married couples coaching together, their complementary strengths have helped them build a strong, competitive, family-oriented culture at the University of Central Florida. In this podcast episode, you’ll find out how they started this soccer journey and how they made it work as a married couple. Guests: Tiffany Sahaydak - Head Coach of UCF Women's Soccer Team Tim Sahaydak - Associate Head Coach Mia Asenjo - UCF Soccer Player, Team Captain

    28min

  2. 14 DE OUT.

    Oklahoma State: Rob Glass - Guide to Greatness

    In this episode, we highlight the incredible career of Rob Glass, Oklahoma State’s Assistant Athletic Director for Speed, Strength, and Conditioning. While he’s known for building elite athletes, Glass’s character shines when directing the power-lifting competition for Special Olympics Oklahoma's Summer Games. Guests: Rob Glass - OSU Assistant Athletic Director Laurie Glass - Rob's wife Madi Madory- Special Olympics Athlete Angela Madory - Madi's Mom Ethan McGuire - Special Olympics Athlete Trumain Carroll - Kansas State Director of Strength and Conditioning Jamie Blatnick - Middle Tennessee State Strength Coach, former OSU football player

    29min

  3. 7 DE OUT.

    Arizona: Inspiring Greatness - Arizona's Adaptive Sports Legacy

    The University of Arizona's Adaptive Sports athletic department is a rarity. They are among the few nationwide, and each team is only made up of Wildcat student-athletes. But they don't want to be treated as a feel-good story. These men and women are seriously talented athletes. In this episode, you'll hear the personal journeys of several athletes and how the University of Arizona and playing sports have taken them to new heights on and off the court. Guests: Peter Hughes - Director of Adaptive Athletics Michael Beardsley - Wheelchair Men's Basketball Head Coach Josie Aslakson - Wheelchair Women's Basketball Head Coach, Paralympic Athlete Josh Wheeler - Former Arizona Wheelchair Rugby Player Garnett Silver-Hall - Arizona Wheelchair Basketball Player Ben Thornton - Arizona Wheelchair Basketball Player

    28min

  4. 23 DE SET.

    Baylor: Churching the Unchurched

    Baylor graduates Jimmy and Janet Dorrell transformed an unlikely location—beneath the rumbling I-35 bridge in Waco, Texas—into a thriving church community. Every Sunday, amidst the sounds of big rigs and traffic, something unexpected happens: worshippers gather to sing, clap, and share meals. In this episode, we explore how the Dorrells took their faith beyond the walls of a traditional church to serve those often overlooked by society. Guests: Jimmy Dorrell – Pastor of Church Under the Bridge, Mission Waco Founder Janet Dorrell – Jimmy's Wife, Mission World Director Cindy Finley – Church Under the Bridge Hotel Motel Residence Program Elaine Clark – Church Under the Bridge Office Manager and Youth Pastor Ryan Dirker – Church Under the Bridge Volunteer and Children’s Director of the Circle Up program Terrance Shelton – Church Under the Bridge Volunteer

    27min

  5. 16 DE SET.

    Kansas State: A Wildcat's Walk with God

    Landry Weber’s college football career ended with an injury just a few plays into Kansas State's Texas Bowl victory over LSU. What came next was a total surprise. Members of the media sought out his story after it was announced during the game’s broadcast of his plans to become a Catholic Priest. In this episode, Landry talks about following God’s promptings and the tough decision to forgo his final year of eligibility as a Wildcat football player. Guests: Landry Weber - Seminarian, Former WR for Kansas State Stab Weber - Father, Radio Analyst for Wildcat Football, Former K-State QB Nancy Weber - Mother Seth Porter - Former K-State teammate Mason Barta - Former K-State teammate

    28min

  6. 9 DE SET.

    Wyoming: Cowgirl Up Like Jacey Hupp

    University of Wyoming Women's Rodeo coach Jacey Hupp never thought she would pursue a rodeo career after completing her eligibility on South Dakota State University’s rodeo team. So, how did Hupp eventually land herself in Laramie coaching the Cowgirls? A family tragedy pushed Jacey to follow her dreams. In this podcast episode, we tell you how Hupp has found purpose in her new position and how family, her student-athletes, a South Dakota community, and her faith in God helped her overcome the loss of her parents and niece. Guests: Jacey Hupp, Wyoming Women's Rodeo Coach Tarin Hupp Blow, Sister Trevor Hupp, Brother Seth Glause, Wyoming Head Rodeo Coach

    28min

  7. 2 DE SET.

    SMU: Futsal's First Family of Dallas

    When you hear the squeak of sneakers on a hard court, you might think of basketball, but in this case, it’s all about futsal—a fast-paced, high-energy sport described as basketball with your feet. Esteban and Manuel Mariel, former Southern Methodist University soccer players, have teamed up with their other members of the Mariel clan to build City Futsal in Dallas, Texas. The Mariel’s dedication to futsal isn’t about the game; it's about community. With a family-first approach, they’ve created a space that strengthens old and young athletes alike Guests: Esteban Mariel - Twin Brother, President of City Futsal Manuel Mariel - Twin Brother, VP of Operations Felipe Mariel - Youngest Brother, Marketing Ximena Mariel - Sister, Program Director Federico Mariel - Father, Business Development Director Solange Mariel - Mother

    29min

  8. 26 DE AGO.

    S. Illinois: Bill Story's Thousand Mile Journey To Taking One Step

    A Chinese proverb states “The journey of one-thousand miles begins with one single step.” Former Southern Illinois Saluki football player Bill Story’s current thousand-mile journey is on artificial legs. Now, Bill hopes to walk one more time on the Saluki Stadium field. In this podcast episode, Bill shares how persistence, perseverance, and cool technology helped him walk again. Guests: Bill Story - Former Offensive Linesman for Southern Illinois University Deac Story - Bill's son Jerry Hardaway - Bill's former SIU teammate Bob Thomure - Bill's former SIU teammate Paulette Change - Bill's former classmate at SIU Morgan White - Doctor of Physical Therapy at Gainesville Health and Rehab Austin Williams - Physical Therapy Assistant at North Florida Hospital Charles McNeil - Physical Therapy Assistant at North Florida Hospital

    29min
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Big Stories is a show dedicated to telling the incredible and inspiring tales from the Big 12 and beyond. Cleon Wall hosts the Big Stories podcast.

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  • Canal
    BYU Sports
  • Criado por
    BYUradio
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    33
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2024 BYU Broadcasting
  • Site do podcast
    Big Stories

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