Episodes

  • Deep Blue: Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore

    Deep Blue: Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore
    May 15 2025
    On this episode of Royal Legacy, we revisit a past episode of another BYU Sports podcast, Deep Blue, where Jason Sheppard interviews Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore from the BYU basketball team. How do two people who speak different languages and come from different countries become as close as siblings? According to Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore: be good at basketball. In this episode, they discuss how Fouss ended up living with Richie's family, how Richie helped Fouss adapt to the US and learn English, and what their relationship means to them today. They also discuss the madness that ensued following Mark Pope's departure and Kevin Young's hire.
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    43 mins
  • Chris and Chloee Hoke

    Chris and Chloee Hoke
    May 8 2025
    In this episode of Royal Legacy, host Lauren McClain sits down with Chris and Chloee Hoke. Chris is a former defensive tackle for the BYU Cougars and Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chloee just finished her freshman season on the BYU gymnastics team. They talk about the challenges of raising a family while playing in the NFL, how to embrace adversity, and what it means to their family to compete at BYU.
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    40 mins
  • Jocelyn and Warde Allan

    Jocelyn and Warde Allan
    May 1 2025
    On this week's episode of Royal Legacy, Lauren McClain interviews Warde and Jocelyn Allan. Jocelyn, the head cheer coach at BYU, and Warde, an assistant gymnastics coach at BYU, share their journeys of balancing their coaching careers with family life. They share their personal stories of meeting at BYU, the profound impact the university has had on their lives, and why BYU holds a special place in their hearts. Tune in for an inspiring conversation highlighting love, dedication, and the unique community at BYU.
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    48 mins
  • Jacob and Garrett Stanford

    Jacob and Garrett Stanford
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of Royal Legacy, host Lauren McClain sits down with BYU Track and Cross Country athletes, twin brothers Jacob and Garrett Stanford. They talk about their sibling rivalry, their journey into distance running, and the experience of competing for a national championship-winning program at BYU.
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    36 mins
  • The Fowler Family Special (Part 2)

    The Fowler Family Special (Part 2)
    Apr 17 2025
    Join host Lauren McClain as she sits down with the Fowler family in this exciting two-part episode. In Part 2, Lauren interviews BYU football legend Blaine Fowler and his sons Kellen, Landon, and Gavin. The boys talk about their paths to BYU, and Blaine shares what it means to have 3 sons to play for the Cougars. They talk about the success they have built and the value of showing up to support family.
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    30 mins
  • Matt and Emily Bushman

    Matt and Emily Bushman
    Mar 27 2025
    Join Lauren McLain on Royal Legacy this week as she talks with Matt and Emily Bushman. Matt, a former BYU football star, and Emily, a volleyball standout, open up about their incredible journeys after leaving BYU. Tune in as they share insights into life in the NFL, the challenges they face with a growing family, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
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    51 mins