Y’s Guys Podcast

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler opened the first Monday of July with football dominating the conversation. Big 12 Media Days kicked off in Frisco, Texas, with LJ Martin named preseason Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year — defending his 2025 title — and six Cougars total named to the preseason All-Big 12 team. One projection has BYU entering the season ranked #14 in the AP preseason poll, with a wee...

Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler kicked off the week of America's 250th birthday by diving into BYU basketball's historic NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa became the first Cougar ever taken #1 overall, landing a $69 million rookie deal with the Washington Wizards, while Richie Saunders went 32nd overall to Memphis despite a torn ACL — the first time in 75 years BYU had two players drafted in the first tw...

visit: https://www.ysguys.com Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler returned to the Y’s Guys studio after the show’s first-ever remote broadcast at the Redmond Farm Store. The June 22 show featured BYU basketball newcomers Collin and Hannah Chandler, John Wilson from Succeed in School and BYU Pathway Worldwide, BYU Super Fan Luana Rowe, and former BYU and NFL defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi. The show op...

visit: https://www.ysguys.com Y’s Guys made history with its first-ever remote broadcast, live from the Redmond Farm Store in Orem for Redmond Night with Y’s Guys. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcomed a packed lineup of BYU athletes, coaches, and special guests, including Kevin Young, Bruce Branch III, Robert Wright III, Richie Saunders, Bear Bachmeier, Tiger Bachmeier, Todd Miller, Ben Barton,...

With Dave McCann away hosting the Deseret News High School Sports Awards, Blaine Fowler was joined by Brian Logan for the June 8 edition of Y’s Guys. The show opened with updates on Redmond Night with Y’s Guys, coming June 15 at the Redmond Heritage Farm Store in Orem, and a live check-in with Dave from the Grand America Hotel, where he previewed several outstanding Utah high school athletes heade...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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” m...

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 po...

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 da...

It was another packed night on Y’s Guys as Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler covered a wide range of BYU sports headlines while welcoming two standout guests with strong Cougar ties. The show opened with current BYU basketball and football news, including the latest on AJ Dybantsa , transfer portal developments, spring football takeaways, and why the Cougars’ returning experience has fans feeling conf...

Learn more about the golf tournament by emailing: theascendclassic@gmail.com It’s another loaded night on Y’s Guys as Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down everything happening across BYU athletics — with a major headline guest leading the way. Fresh off a historic freshman season, AJ Dybantsa joins the show alongside his father Ace and Alan Akina to talk about his future, the NBA decision time...

The Y’s Guys are back breaking down a tough ending to BYU Basketball’s season and what comes next. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler react to the Cougars’ early exit from the NCAA Tournament after a loss to Texas, discussing what went wrong, what the Big 12 revealed about this team, and how BYU builds a roster capable of making a deeper run next season. With superstar freshman AJ Dybantsa likely heade...

It’s officially March Madness, and the Y’s Guys are all in on BYU’s run in the Big Dance. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler preview BYU’s NCAA Tournament opener in Portland, breaking down the matchup against the Texas/NC State winner and what it will take for the Cougars to advance — including a potential second-round showdown with Gonzaga. The guys also dive into BYU’s tournament resume, AJ Dybantsa’...

It’s Big 12 Tournament Week, and the Y’s Guys break down everything happening across BYU Athletics. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler open the show with a spring football update from Provo, including early observations about BYU’s offense, quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s development, and the impact new tight ends Walker Lyons and Roger Saleapaga could have on the Cougars’ scheme. The show also dives into...

March is here and so is March Madness — and on tonight’s episode of Y’s Guys, we open with early observations from BYU spring football as the Cougars begin practice. We break down what we’re seeing so far, including key personnel notes on newcomers and returning contributors, and what stands out as BYU continues building toward the fall. Next, it’s basketball — and the pressure is real. BYU men’s...

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It’s President’s Day and Y’s Guys delivers one of the most consequential shows of the season. With Richie Saunders lost for the year after tearing his ACL just 45 seconds into Saturday’s game, BYU basketball faces a defining stretch. Dave McCann and Brian Logan (in for Blaine Fowler) break down what this means for the Cougars heading into a massive road test at Arizona and a home showdown with Iow...

The February 9 edition of Y’s Guys is built around a milestone moment in BYU basketball history as Jimmer Fredette Week officially begins. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler set the stage for Jimmer’s No. 23 jersey retirement at the Marriott Center, reflecting on his unlikely rise, historic impact, and what the moment means for BYU fans everywhere. With the Cougars preparing for Baylor and Colorado, th...

Sign up for CougarTribe: https://cougartribe.com Check out Caleb Chapman’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Stage-Caleb-Chapman-ebook/dp/B0GFSPT857/ref=sr_1_1? The February 2 edition of Y’s Guys hits on Super Bowl week and delivers a packed, fast-moving show spanning football, hoops, baseball, and a special guest feature. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler open with BYU football momentum and spring fo...

visit: https://www.ysguys.com The January 26 edition of Y’s Guys sets the stage for one of the biggest nights in BYU basketball history, airing just over an hour before No. 13 BYU hosts No. 1 Arizona at the Marriott Center. With Blaine Fowler on BYUtv pregame duty, Dave McCann is joined by Brian Logan for a news-packed show covering football, basketball, and nearly every BYU sport on campus. The h...

visit: https://cougartribe.com visit: https://www.byupathway.edu visit: https://redmond.life/discount/ysguys15 - Use Discount Code: ysguys15 (to get 15% off!) The January 19 edition of Y’s Guys lands on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and delivers one of the most comprehensive, news-heavy shows of the season. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler open with a deep dive into BYU football as the transfer...