Behind the Mic: The Podcast

Why do some athletes always come up clutch in big games? How do they become so mentally tough? In this podcast, BYU basketball analyst Tyler Haws interviews Kevin "DoK" Woods about the mental game to help athletes, and everyone, overcome challenges to succeed in life and the field of play. Woods is an Athletic Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist at Utah Valley University and a former W...

Tyler Haws knows a lot about BYU's rivalry with the University of Utah. Not only did the Cougar's all-time leading scorer play in the pressure-packed game against the Runnin' Utes, but he was recruited heavily before playing in a single game. Find out how close he was to calling the Huntsman Center his own and why he loves the yearly rivalry game.

What is it like for a BYU football player to attend a bowl? Former Cougar linebacker David Nixon reveals what it was like for him to go to the Las Vegas Bowl three straight years. And yes, he still has some of the swag from the bowls. Cougar kicker Jake Oldroyd recounts the ups and downs of his final season as a Cougar and how his teammates built him up after the game against Baylor.

The BYU women's basketball team has struggled this year without the firepower and experience it had last year. But basketball analyst and former Cougar Kristen Kozlowski likes what Amber Whiting is doing with the players, even if there are more losses than victories. And Kozlowski explains why it was important for the athletic department to hire a woman for this job. After Kristen breaks down the...

What is Senior Day like for BYU's football team? Former Cougar QB Riley Nelson gives insight into what it's like playing one final game in front of fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium fans. Nelson also believes this year's team reminds him of his 2012 squad. And what is it like to have a break in the middle of your season? College golfers stop for about three months every season. BYU senior golfer Cars...

Jason Shepherd has been a BYU sports fan for a long time and doesn't mind proclaiming his fandom over the airwaves. Cleon Wall feels a bit differently. The two talk about how Shepherd got into broadcasting, which young Cougar football players could see more playing time in the final home game, and the "grand experiment" known as BYU basketball.

14 University of Wyoming football players were kicked off their team in 1969 for wanting to protest BYU. But a new documentary film from BYU's journalism program shows how the Black 14 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have reconciled and are working together to help those who desperately need food. But first, former Cougar wide receiver Mitch Juergens knows a thing or two about...

BYUtv and BYUradio spend countless hours preparing fans for the Cougar's home football games. Have you ever wondered about how they pull it off? We give you an insider's "listen" at how they do it.

Home and family is the theme of this episode. BYU Men's basketball point guard Rudi Williams explains why he has bounced around the country playing basketball before finally calling Provo his home. Davin and Creed Thompson remain close as brothers and cross country runners, but a family tragedy helped make them into the men and racers they are today. But first, what do you do when the Cougar faith...

Jason Shepherd and Dave Phillips, Jr. join Cleon Wall to talk about the story of BYU football’s season and the storylines we expect through the rest of the season. BYU women’s basketball star-in-the-making Nani Falatea gets ready to take over for the stars who have left the program. Cougar soccer forward Ellie Maughn talks about why this season has been different. And BYU long snappers Austin Rigg...

BYU is playing in Las Vegas for the 18th time, and this one is a big one against Notre Dame. So, we expanded our coverage of the game. Ben Bagley of BYU SportsNation stops by to discuss the trending topics for this week, Dave McCann talks up the Cougars playing in Vegas often, Lauren McClain elaborates on Knute Rockne teaching at BYU, and Greg Wrubell reflects on his first time watching the Cougar...

Mitchell Juergens and Spencer Linton join the program to talk about what it’s like standing on the sidelines in a hostile environment. Juergens also breaks down what it’s like when a Cougar teammate decides to transfer. Spencer shares his favorite stadium venues and what’s happening with the BYU women’s soccer team before conference play begins.

Former BYU linebacker David Nixon was worried. He thought the Cougar's defense would wear down against Baylor after BYU's rushing attack struggled to gain traction. Nixon explains why the Cougar defenders flourished, why he doesn't like hockey line substitutions, and his favorite stadium to play on the road. Then, Amy Gant reveals how she transitioned from volleyball player to television analyst,...

BYU Sports Network color analyst Riley Nelson has been impressed with the Cougar's offense but still wants to see more from in their game against Baylor. Nelson also explains how he lobbied to become BYU's analyst and the radio mentor he had growing up. Then Rachel Jorgensen stops by to explain how she got the job as BYU's soccer analyst, why Jennifer Rockwood's teams are so successful, and then t...