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Big Stories

Big Stories

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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.© 2026 BYU Broadcasting Politics & Government Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Notre Dame – Chris Zorich: No Regrets

    Notre Dame – Chris Zorich: No Regrets
    Oct 15 2026
    Before he was a Notre Dame champion, Chris Zorich was a kid whose entire world fit into a four-block stretch of Chicago’s South Side. Host Cleon Wall sits down with Brandon Crow and Zane O’Gwin to trace Zorich’s journey—from a single mom’s sacrifice to becoming one of college football's most fearsome competitors. Behind the legendary scowl and relentless grit was a heart that defied his tough exterior. Because true champions don't just reach the top—they remember where they started.
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    18 mins
  • Iowa State – Alli St. John: All Gas, No Breaks

    Iowa State – Alli St. John: All Gas, No Breaks
    Oct 8 2026
    Growing up as the only girl in the wrestling room, Alli St. John had to show she belonged — wearing pink shoes, facing doubters, and constantly having to prove herself. That little girl became a two-time national champion, a Team USA wrestler, and an Olympic hopeful whose dream ended in the most painful way imaginable. But wrestling has a funny way of giving back what it takes away. BYUtv’s Brandon Crow and Tim Irwin sit down to trace Alli’s story and the unexpected journey that eventually led her to become the head coach of Iowa State’s first-ever women’s wrestling team.
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    18 mins
  • TCU – Sydney Feager: The Prayer Warrior

    TCU – Sydney Feager: The Prayer Warrior
    Oct 1 2026
    When a tragic car accident left TCU equestrian Sydney Feager with catastrophic injuries, doctors gave her a grim diagnosis: she might never walk again—let alone ride a horse. But Sydney defied every expectation. In this episode, host Cleon Wall sits down with BYUtv producer Brandon Crowe and director Zane O'Gwynn to unpack a story that goes far beyond survival. Discover how faith, relentless determination, and an unwavering community fuelled a miraculous comeback that transformed not just Sydney's life, but everyone around her.
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    17 mins
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