Y’s Guys Podcast

Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler
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BYU Sports Livestream Talk Show & Podcast with Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Coach Lewis Walker Talks BYU Cornerbacks | BYU Alumni President Derek Miller | Super Fan Russ Paulus

    Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcomed Cougar Nation to the June 1 edition of Y’s Guys, opening with BYU football schedule news, the buzz around Kevin Young being mentioned in connection with the Chicago Bulls, and growing excitement for BYU’s first remote show: Redmond Night with Y’s Guys on June 15 at the Redmond Heritage Farm Store in Orem. The first guest was BYU cornerbacks coach Lewis Walker, who talked about returning to his home state, joining Kalani Sitake’s staff, and coaching one of BYU football’s strongest position groups. Walker discussed his relationship with Sitake, his transition from Utah ties to wearing BYU blue, and the talent in the cornerback room, including Evan Johnson, Trey Alexander, Jonathan Kabeya, Jayven Williams, Cannon DeVries, Jordyn Criss, Kevin Doe, and Matthias Leach. He also praised Bear Bachmeier’s growth, humility, and ability to read defenses. The Redmond Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week was Jane Hedengren, who qualified for the NCAA Championships in both the 10,000 meters and 5,000 meters after a remarkable performance at the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dave and Blaine highlighted her 10,000-meter win over Pamela Kosgei, her facility record, and her chance to compete for national titles in Eugene. Derek Miller, president of the BYU Alumni Association Board and president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, joined the show to talk about BYU’s worldwide alumni network. He discussed the power of BYU sports as a “megaphone” for the university, the impact of tailgates and Cougs Care service projects, and the broader mission of connecting alumni through service, education, and shared BYU values. The show also promoted the Ephraim Hope Mission golf tournament and online auction, including items such as an AJ Dybantsa signed basketball, a Richie Saunders signed jersey, and the chance to golf with Dave and Blaine. The proceeds support educational opportunities for children in Uganda. The BYU Super Fan segment featured Russ Paulus from Naperville, Illinois, who shared his conversion story, his early BYU memories, his love for BYU football, and memories from the 1980 Miracle Bowl, the 1984 national championship season, and classic games at LaVell Edwards Stadium. He also talked about why BYU means so much to fans who live far outside Utah. The show closed with BYU campus notes, NCAA track and field updates, BYU golf news, a reminder about CougarTribe, “On This Day” history, and a Brigham Young quote in honor of his birthday. Timestamps (approximate): 00:04:30 — Opening, Kevin Young NBA rumors, and BYU football buzz 00:15:51 — BYU football schedule, kickoff times, and Notre Dame discussion 00:22:45 — BYU named a Big 12 favorite; Kalani Sitake national recognition 00:26:10 — Lewis Walker joins Y’s Guys 00:37:40 — BYU’s cornerbacks, defensive depth, and Bear Bachmeier outlook 00:51:06 — Five Questions with Lewis Walker 00:57:17 — Jane Hedengren named Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week 01:01:06 — Derek Miller on BYU alumni, Cougar Nation, and service projects 01:26:06 — Five Questions with Derek Miller 01:34:27 — BYU basketball, AJ Dybantsa, golf, and track updates 01:40:49 — Ephraim Hope Mission auction and golf tournament 01:44:02 — BYU Super Fan Russ Paulus shares his Cougar story 02:01:56 — Five Questions with Russ Paulus 02:09:34 — CougarTribe, This Day in History, Brigham Young quote, and show wrap-up #YsGuys #BYUFootball #GoCougs #BYUSports #BYUBasketball #BYUTrack #CougarNation #LewisWalker #KalaniSitake #JaneHedengren #AJDybantsa #RedmondReLyte #BYUAlumni #CougarTribe #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 14m

  2. May 26

    BYU Football Buzz | Ed Eyestone | John Bytheway | Gary Heaton & Our Charity Golf Tournament | Re-Lyte Athlete Parker Bunn

    visit: https://www.ysguys.com On this Memorial Day edition of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann welcomed Jason Shepherd in for Blaine Fowler for a wide-ranging show covering BYU football, basketball, track and field, golf, baseball, and more. The show opened with discussion about the upcoming announcement of kickoff times and broadcast details for BYU football’s first three games, including Utah Tech, Arizona, and Colorado State, plus the possibility that BYU’s October 17 matchup with Notre Dame could become one of the biggest national games of the season. The first guest was author, speaker, podcast host, educator, and BYU fan John Bytheway, who discussed leadership, mentorship, the power of coaches and parents in shaping young people, and what BYU’s standout freshmen—AJ Dybantsa, Bear Bachmeier, Jane Hedengren, and Kihei Akina—teach about buy-in, humility, and influence. BYU director of track and field Ed Eyestone then joined live from his Memorial Day barbecue to preview NCAA West Regionals and BYU’s national championship hopes, including the extraordinary freshman season of Jane Hedengren and the continued strength of BYU’s distance program. The Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week was BYU men’s golfer Parker Bunn, who delivered a top-10 finish at NCAA Regionals to help the Cougars qualify for the national championship. The show also featured BYU super fan and Ephraim’s Hope leader Gary Heaton, who shared his love for BYU sports and promoted the upcoming Ephraim’s Hope Golf Tournament, which raises money to send children in Uganda to school. The episode closed with campus notes, Quick Quack updates, “On This Day,” and a Memorial Day tribute to those who gave their lives in service to the country. #BYU #BYUSports #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #JohnBytheway #EdEyestone #JaneHedengren #ParkerBunn #KiheiAkina #BYUGolf #BYUTrack #EphraimsHope #CougarNation #YSGUYS #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 58m

  3. May 19

    Football & Basketball News | Rachel Higginson | Bryce Lake | Melanie Zanche | Super Fan Porter Larson

    visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week’s Y’s Guys opened the first episode of year five with Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler covering BYU football scheduling news, major BYU basketball dates, NFL holiday games, and the continuing build toward the 2026 season. The show also announced upcoming Redmond Night with Y’s Guys on June 15 and highlighted another dominant performance from Jane Hedengren, who was named Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after winning the Big 12 5000m title and breaking a 27-year facility record. The first guest was BYU associate athletic director of performance nutrition Rachel Higginson, who explained how BYU’s nutrition program has evolved, how athletes are tested and fueled, why salt and hydration matter, and what everyday people can do to improve their nutrition. BYU grad Bryce Lake from Smith Entertainment Group then joined the show to talk Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth, fan experience, sponsorships, and the impact of the Jazz landing the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft. The show also featured Melanie Zanche, a BYU-Pathway Worldwide graduate from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who shared how Pathway helped her learn English, earn a degree, and start a marketing agency with her sister. BYU Super Fan Porter Larson closed out the guest lineup with stories about growing up in a BYU family, serving his mission during the 2015 BYU football season, favorite Cougar memories, and why Notre Dame’s visit to Provo could be one of the biggest games in LaVell Edwards Stadium history. #BYU #BYUSports #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #RachelHigginson #BryceLake #MelanieZanchi #PorterLarson #JaneHedengren #ReLyteAthleteOfTheWeek #BYUPathway #UtahJazz #UtahMammoth #CougarNation #YSGUYS #LDS  Timestamps (approximate): 3:45 — Show Open and Start of Year Five 10:56 — Redmond Night with Y’s Guys Announcement 17:20 — BYU Football Rankings and National Title Discussion 21:16 — NFL Schedule and BYU Basketball Updates 26:13 — Rachel Higginson Joins the Show 36:35 — Nutrition Advice for Everyday People 49:13 — Five Questions with Rachel Higginson 58:03 — Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week: Jane Hedengren 1:01:17 — Bryce Lake Joins the Show 1:17:22 — Utah Jazz Future and the No. 2 Draft Pick 1:33:04 — Melanie Zanchi’s BYU Pathway Story from Argentina 1:49:26 — BYU Super Fan Porter Larson Joins the Show 2:05:05 — Five Questions with Porter Larson 2:11:07 — On This Day and Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 16m

  4. May 12

    TJ Woods on BYU’s Offensive Line | Delaney Gibb & Olivia Hamlin | Super Fan Ryan Robinson

    This week’s Y’s Guys featured Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler talking BYU football, basketball, baseball, women’s hoops, and a new fan-focused segment. The show opened with the announcement of “Redmond Night with the Y’s Guys’ on June 15, plus Matt Hansen being named the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after hitting two home runs to help BYU baseball clinch a spot in the Big 12 Tournament. BYU offensive line coach and run game coordinator TJ Woods joined the show to discuss BYU’s 23–4 run over the last two seasons, the growth of the offensive line, recruiting momentum, the physicality required in the trenches, and what it means to block for LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeier. The guys also welcomed BYU Super Fan Ryan Robinson for the debut of a new fan interview segment, giving viewers a chance to share their BYU story on the show. Later, BYU women’s basketball stars Delaney Gibb and Olivia Hamlin joined fresh from class to talk about their friendship, BYU’s 26-win season, the team’s WBIT run, the program’s growing home-court energy, representing BYU and their faith, and what’s ahead this summer. The episode also covered AJ Dybantsa’s NBA Draft outlook, Bruce Branch III’s Team USA opportunity, NCAA Tournament expansion, BYU’s attendance ranking, and campus notes across track and field, baseball, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, and more. #BYU #BYUSports #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #TJWoods #DelaneyGibb #OliviaHamlin #LJMartin #BearBachmeier #AJDybantsa #BYUBaseball #CougarNation #YSGUYS #WiseGuys #LDS  Timestamps (approximate): 1:05 — Show Open and Viewer Check-In 2:38 — Tonight’s Guests and Show Preview 7:30 — Redmond Night with the Wise Guys Announcement 9:51 — Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week: Matt Hansen 11:28 — BYU Football Rankings and Bowl Projections 17:24 — TJ Woods Joins the Show 23:14 — BYU’s Offensive Line: Smart, Tough and Together 31:05 — Blocking for Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin 39:15 — BYU’s Offensive Staff and Run Game Collaboration 47:30 — AJ Dybantsa, the Utah Jazz and the NBA Draft 54:14 — NCAA Tournament Expansion and BYU Basketball Notes 59:15 — BYU Super Fan Ryan Robinson Joins the Show 1:17:17 — Campus Notes Across BYU Athletics 1:25:17 — Delaney Gibb and Olivia Hamlin Join the Show 1:31:35 — BYU Women’s Basketball Identity and WBIT Momentum 1:35:03 — Representing BYU, Faith and the Savior 1:43:26 — Five Questions with Delaney and Olivia 1:51:19 — CougarTribe Segment 1:53:04 — On This Day and Final Notes 1:59:06 — Closing Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 1m

  5. May 7

    Football Buzz | Lee Cummard | Gracie Levelston | Alan Ashton & McKay Christensen | Kihei Akina

    This week’s Y’s Guys opened May with a loaded show covering BYU football, basketball, tennis, golf, track and field, and more. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler discussed BYU football’s strong post-spring national rankings, the Cougars’ high percentage of returning production, praise for cornerback Evan Johnson, and the continued excitement around Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin, Walker Lyons, and the 2026 football season. They also broke down BYU basketball roster news, including AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders being invited to the NBA Draft Combine, Bruce Branch III’s arrival in Provo, the ongoing search for a big man, and the possibility of NCAA Tournament expansion. The first guest was BYU women’s basketball head coach Lee Cummard, who reflected on his 26-win debut season, the program’s growth, recruiting, scheduling, NIL, and what returning stars like Delaney Gibb, Olivia Hamlin, Sydney Benally, and Kaylee Woolston need to do next. The show also honored freshman golfer Kihei Akina as the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after his historic round at the Big 12 Championship and runner-up finish. BYU tennis standout Gracie Levelston then joined the show to share her remarkable journey from nearly leaving tennis and joining the military to transferring to BYU, helping lead the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament, and joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The final guest segment featured Alan Ashton, founder of Thanksgiving Point and co-founder of WordPerfect, along with McKay Christensen, president and CEO of Thanksgiving Point, for a thoughtful conversation about BYU, technology, service, philanthropy, Thanksgiving Point, and building institutions that bless families and communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 15m

  6. Apr 28

    Justin Anderson on Football Recruiting | NFL Cougars | AJ Declares | Ashton Johnson Re-Lyte Athlete | World-Changing BYU Entrepreneur Mike Peterson

    This week’s Y’s Guys marked what Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler believe is the show’s 200th episode, as they reflected on nearly four years of weekly livestreams and thanked the fans, sponsors, and BYU community who have helped the show grow. The episode opened with BYU basketball and football headlines, including AJ Dybantsa officially declaring for the NBA Draft, his heartfelt “Cougar for life” message, BYU’s continued search for a center, and several Cougars landing NFL opportunities through the draft, free agency, and minicamp invites. The first guest was Justin Anderson, BYU football’s director of player personnel, who discussed his playing days, BYU’s 2001 season, the current state of the football program, recruiting strategy, NIL, transfer portal evaluation, and why getting athletes to campus is so important. He also explained how BYU’s NFL success helps recruiting, especially when players like Fred Warner, Puka Nacua, Taysom Hill, Kyle Van Noy, and others continue to represent the program at a high level. The show also honored Ashton Johnson as the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after back-to-back saves helped BYU baseball win a key series at Arizona. Later, BYU entrepreneur Mike Peterson joined the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his BYU experience, Lafayette Energy, tar sands, vertical farming, global food security, water conservation, NIL mentorship, and his service as mission president in Taipei. The episode wrapped with campus notes, including BYU women’s track ranked No. 2 nationally, baseball’s important upcoming rivalry series with Utah, women’s tennis preparing for the NCAA Tournament, and women’s basketball adding size through the transfer portal. #BYU #BYUSports #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #AJDybantsa #JustinAnderson #AshtonJohnson #BYUBaseball #BYUAthletics #NFLDraft #CougarNation #YSGUYS #WiseGuys #LDS #BYU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 1m

  7. Apr 21

    Basketball Reload | Mark Durrant | Travis Brady | Sunday Onwuchekwa | Jane Hedengren | NFL Draft

    Visit: https://redmond.life/discount/ysguys15 - Use Discount Code: ysguys15 (to get 15% off!) This week’s Y’s Guys featured Blaine Fowler and Brian Logan breaking down a busy and important stretch for BYU athletics, with a major focus on basketball roster construction, football momentum, and the broader BYU story. The guys opened by discussing the current state of BYU basketball in the transfer portal era, including AJ Dybantsa’s likely NBA path, Rob Wright’s return to Provo, and how Kevin Young is rebuilding the roster around proven perimeter talent and the search for a true impact big man. Later in the show, longtime BYU basketball analyst Mark Durrant joined to give his perspective on the portal, BYU’s new additions, and what the Cougars still need to become a true force in the Big 12 next season. The show also covered several football and athletic department storylines, including BYU’s place in ESPN’s updated way-too-early rankings, the growing respect for the program nationally, and the upcoming NFL Draft, where multiple former Cougars hope to hear their names called. Blaine and Brian also hit a full set of campus notes, touching on men’s volleyball entering the postseason, softball and baseball results, tennis, golf, and future schedules for women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. The guys emphasized that BYU continues to gain credibility across multiple sports, not just in football and basketball. Two guest interviews added a broader dimension to the episode. Travis Brady, president of Brady Plus, talked about his company’s major merger, its rapid growth across North America, and how lessons from business leadership can apply to college athletics in the NIL era. Then Sunday Onwuchekwa, a BYU Pathway graduate from Ghana, shared a remarkable story of sacrifice, education, and faith. His journey—from needing a degree to keep his job, to earning one through BYU Pathway, to now pursuing advanced study at BYU—became one of the most inspiring moments of the night. The episode also honored Jane Hedengren as the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after yet another NCAA-record performance, reinforcing what is already becoming one of the greatest freshman seasons in BYU history. Timestamps (approximate): 0:36 — Show Open with Blaine Fowler and Brian Logan 4:54 — BYU Basketball Offseason Focus Begins 10:56 — AJ Dybantsa and the NBA Draft Timeline 14:50 — Rob Wright Returns to BYU 16:53 — New BYU Basketball Roster Additions 21:04 — Mark Durant Joins the Show 21:49 — The Transfer Portal and What It Means for BYU 30:45 — How Much Turnover Is Too Much? 37:24 — Breaking Down BYU’s New Shooters and Wings 42:10 — The Big Question: Who Plays Center? 49:44 — Quick Quack and Sponsor Break 51:31 — Travis Brady Joins the Show 52:59 — Business Leadership, NIL, and the Transfer Portal 1:07:35 — Sunday Onwuchekwa Joins the Show 1:07:53 — How BYU Pathway Changed His Life 1:17:54 — Sunday’s Mission, Education, and Family Sacrifice 1:28:41 — Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week: Jane Hedengren 1:36:01 — Campus Notes Across BYU Athletics 1:51:34 — Show Close and Final Thoughts #BYU #BYUSports #BYUBasketball #BYUFootball #JaneHedengren #RobWright #MarkDurant #BrianLogan #BlaineFowler #BYUPathway #CougarNation #BYUAthletics #YSGUYS #WiseGuys #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 53m

  8. Apr 14

    Basketball News | Kirby Heyborne | AJ | Curtis Blair | Jeff Burningham | Football | Re-Lyte Athlete

    Jason Shepherd joined Dave McCann on this week’s Y’s Guys as the show covered a busy stretch of BYU sports news, from football scheduling and recruiting to basketball roster movement and spring updates across campus. The guys opened with a look at BYU football’s newly announced Friday night game against Iowa State, the significance of the upcoming Notre Dame matchup, and what Dave called “eight days of glory” in September for college and NFL football fans. They also discussed another BYU football recruiting win with the commitment of 2027 running back Ezra San Levia and ran through a full set of campus notes, including baseball’s hot streak, softball’s sweep of Houston, volleyball’s split with USC, and strong results from track, golf, and tennis. A major basketball topic was AJ Dybantsa moving to No. 1 in ESPN’s NBA mock draft, while still technically leaving the door open for a return to BYU before the withdrawal deadline. Dave and Jason also broke down BYU basketball roster news, including the return of Collin Chandler, the addition of Tyler Betsey, and what the transfer portal losses and possible moves still mean for Kevin Young’s roster construction. Their takeaway was clear: BYU is prioritizing age, experience, and fit as it builds toward next season, while still carrying enough national credibility to show up in early top-25 projections. The show also featured three guests with very different but compelling connections to BYU. Kirby Heyborne talked about his work as an actor, audiobook narrator, and BYUtv host, along with his effort to create uplifting entertainment through the Help Them See Foundation. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, previewed the Pillar of the Valley event honoring the last seven BYU presidents and reflected on BYU’s influence on the region. Then Jeff Burningham, BYU professor, entrepreneur, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human, joined the show for a thoughtful conversation about AI, wisdom, embodied experience, and why BYU remains such a formative place for students and families. The episode also honored Ilove'a Brittingham as Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after her huge series in BYU softball’s sweep of Houston. #BYU #BYUSports #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #AJDybantsa #KirbyHeyborne #CurtisBlair #JeffBurningham #EloBrittingham #CougarNation #BYUAthletics #YSGUYS #WiseGuys #BYU #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 5m
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BYU Sports Livestream Talk Show & Podcast with Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler
  • Show Website
    Y’s Guys Podcast

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