Big Stories

About Big Stories

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.

Publisher

BYUradio

Category

news · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Aug 2023

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 144 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   ASU - Jalen Klemm: Stroke of Faith

   Before ASU lineman Jalen Klemm ever took the field for the Sun Devils, a mysterious medical emergency left him hospitalized and fighting for answers. Host Cleon Wall sits down with BYUtv producer Brandon Crow to explore Jalen's remarkable journey after suffering a stroke, the people who rallied around him, and the faith that fueled his return to football.

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   UCF - The Griffin Twins: You Win, I Win

   Most athletes spend a lifetime searching for the perfect teammate. Former UCF Football standouts Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin found theirs at birth. Born with only one hand, Shaquem made it to the NFL, and his brother was by his side every step of the way. Host Cleon Wall sits down with BYUtv Big Stories producer Brandon Crow and director Zane O’Gwin to explore a story of faith, family, and the unbreakable bond between two brothers.

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Notre Dame – Chris Zorich: No Regrets

   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.

Inside a recent episode

Arizona: Fred Snowden - The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Published 3 Feb 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Now, what's extra kind of fun about that is that my father taught and was very close to the creator of Motown and many of the artists of Motown. And so they spent their time in the gym kind of entertaining each other, all these riots were going on. But again, he was about protecting and mentoring and that's what he did throughout his career. Snowden was also a pretty good basketball coach. His varsity club won 87 games and only lost seven times. And that's when he was offered a job to become an assistant coach at the University of Michigan. He was hesitant about it. He was kind of a celebrity in Detroit and he really didn't want to be too far from the youth that depended on him. […]

Who has been a guest on Big Stories

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Taylor Roe
• Jennifer Roe
• T Roe
• Dave Smith

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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