Episodes

  • TRAILER: Royal Legacy — A New BYUradio Sports Podcast

    TRAILER: Royal Legacy — A New BYUradio Sports Podcast
    Aug 22 2024
    Royal Legacy is a podcast that focuses on the family connections within BYU sports. We will celebrate the inspiring stories of athletes highlighting remarkable legacies passed down through generations. Lauren McClain will explores these connections and uncover the stories behind the names. Listen to Royal Legacy starting August 29th, wherever you get your podcasts.
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    1 min
  • Matt and Emily Bushman

    Matt and Emily Bushman
    Oct 23 2025
    This week, we revisit a past episode of Royal Legacy where Lauren McClain 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. Thanks for listening, and Royal Legacy will be back soon with a new episode.
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    50 mins
  • Legends of '84: David Mills and Alema Fitisemanu

    Legends of '84: David Mills and Alema Fitisemanu
    Oct 16 2025
    This week on Royal Legacy, we're revisiting a past episode of another BYU Sports Podcast. Legends of '84. A deep dive into the 1984 championship season. In this episode of Legends of ’84, we follow the incredible stories of David Mills and Alema Fitisemanu as they reflect on the paths that led them to BYU’s National Championship team. Mills shares his rise from a multi-sport high school athlete to a dependable tight end and how personal accountability and lessons from Lavell Edwards shaped his life. Fitisemanu recounts his journey from a Samoan plantation to the gridiron, fueled by faith, family, and resilience. Together, their stories highlight the diverse challenges and triumphs that made BYU’s 1984 season truly legendary. Thanks for listening, and Royal Legacy will be back soon with a new episode.
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    29 mins
  • The Thompson Brothers

    The Thompson Brothers
    Oct 9 2025
    This week on Royal Legacy, we are joined by brothers Davin and Creed Thompson—two of BYU’s top distance runners in both cross country and track. Davin and Creed are triplets, along with their sister Sage, who competed in gymnastics at Oregon State and Utah. Creed is fresh off earning First Team All-America honors in the 10,000 meters at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Davin recently claimed his first collegiate victory at the Autumn Classic and was named both the USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and Big 12 Runner of the Week. Together, they were part of BYU’s 2024 NCAA Championship cross country team, building a powerful family legacy of grit, faith, and excellence. Tune in to Royal Legacy wherever you get your podcasts and on the BYU Radio App.
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    53 mins
  • The McKenzies

    The McKenzies
    Sep 25 2025
    On this episode of Royal Legacy, we talk with former BYU running back Brian McKenzie and his twin sons, current Cougars, Marcus and Dominique. The boys explain what it is like to compete against each other, and Brian shares what it is like to watch his boys continue his Legacy at BYU. Marcus and Dominique discuss how being married has altered their perspective on football and life. Brian shares how his faith impacted how he raised his boys to be the men they are today. Tune in to Royal Legacy wherever you get your podcasts and on the BYU Radio App.
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    43 mins
  • The Owen Brothers

    The Owen Brothers
    Sep 18 2025
    On this episode of Royal Legacy, host Lauren McClain sits down with brothers Redd and Hardy Owen, who play on the BYU men's tennis team. They share what it was like growing up in a competitive household full of boys, and how their parents nurtured both their athletic and spiritual growth. The brothers reflect on the life lessons they've learned on the court and how those lessons continue to shape their paths today. Plus, they reveal their surprising journey from being diehard Utah fans to embracing the Cougar blue of BYU.
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    42 mins
  • The Doman Brothers Part 2

    The Doman Brothers Part 2
    Sep 11 2025
    This week on Royal Legacy, Part 2 of our interview with the Doman Brothers — Kevin, Bryce, Cliff, and Brandon — as they reflect on their decisions to play at BYU. The older brothers discuss watching their youngest brother, Brandon, transform into the "Dominator." Plus, hear heartfelt stories about how their children view the family's lasting legacy at BYU.
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    26 mins
  • The Doman Brothers Part 1

    The Doman Brothers Part 1
    Sep 4 2025
    This week on Royal Legacy, we’re joined by the Doman Brothers — Kevin, Bryce, Cliff, and Brandon — as they reflect on their experiences playing football at BYU. From growing up in a fiercely competitive household to raising families of their own, the Doman's share heartfelt stories, life lessons, and the values that shaped their journey both on and off the field.
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    31 mins