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The Hype Train Podcast

The BYU Hype Train Podcast
BYU Football
BYU Basketball
BYU Sports
BYU
NCAA Tournament
Big 12
College Football
Big 12 Conference
Texas Tech
March Madness
Bear Bachmeier
Utah
College Football Playoff
Iowa State
Basketball
Kalani Sitake
Fall Camp
Big 12 Championship
Arizona
Transfer Portal

Joe Wheat, Trevor Leavitt and Hunter Miller break down everything you need to know about BYU Sports! Sometimes they're levelheaded, sometimes the sky is falling, but they are always loyal, strong and true. The perfect balance of analysis, statistical reasoning and blue-goggled fandom, the Hype Train Podcast has something for every fan of the Cougars!

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Latest Episodes

The guys react to the latest transfer portal news for the Cougs. Who is coming, and who is going? What could the Cougs' starting 5 look like in 2026-27? That and more on the latest episode of the Hype Train Podcast! ALL ABOARD!!

Buckle up for the wildest Hype Train ride yet. From 2026 Spring Ball talk, to Alumni Game, a breakdown of the 2017 season, and a bird on the loose??

ALL ABOARD!!

Joe, Trevor, and Hunter are joined by Aaron from BYU Sports Illustrated to look ahead to BYU's path in March Madness. What is the ceiling for the Cougs, what round does AJ Dybantsa need to reach to make it onto the BYU Mount Rushmore, and more! ALL A... more

The guys react immediately following AJ Dybantsa's 40 point night to lead BYU over Kansas State in Round One of the Big 12 Tournament on the heels of an upset win over No. 10 Texas Tech. Can the Cougs sustain the momentum as we draw closer to March M... more

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Aaron Mendoza
Basketball correspondent for Cougs on SI
Sports Illustrated / Cougs on SI
Episode: March Madness Preview - Episode 142
Casey Lundquist
Senior editor at Cougs on SI
Cougs on SI
Episode: Episode 130 - CFP Ranking Reactions & Texas Tech Preview
Hema Heimuli
Longtime BYU football fan and producer for BYU TV, involved in pregame and postgame shows.
BYU TV
Episode: Episode 96 - A Big Noon Cougar Victory
Jackson Payne
Sports reporter from the Deseret News
Deseret News
Episode: Episode 93 - They're eating the (Kansas State) Wildcats

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Joe Wheat
Host of The Hype Train Podcast and central voice in BYU sports analysis and fan culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Love this pod

    No idea who Jackson brown is or that he played for BYU he’s for sure putting up 70 points in the alumni game though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmydom12
    United States2 years ago
  • For BYU and NOT BYU fans

    Are you a BYU fan? If so, you’ll like this podcast.

    Are you NOT a BYU fan? You’ll also probably like this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    philmdirektor
    United States2 years ago
  • Cougs

    Cant miss pod entering the big 12 such an exciting time to be a BYU fan !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ls2552021
    United States3 years ago
  • It’s great but…..

    Hunter Miller is lame.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    😓😐😒👿
    United States4 years ago
  • All Aboard!!

    It’s fun to listen to fellow cougar fans each week, keep it up I love listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJjr89
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners say coverage balances stats with enthusiasm.
Audience appreciates deep BYU focus and game-day energy.

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March Madness Preview - Episode 142
Q: AJ Dybantsa, first team All-American, joins seven other BYU basketball players to earn All-American honors, either first, second or third team. Where does BYU need to go in the tournament for you to place AJ Dybantsa on your BYU basketball Mount Rushmore?
A sweet-16 appearance would put AJ on a strong pedestal, but a deep Elite Eight or Final Four run could cement his status as a BYU legend alongside Jimmer and Danny Ainge, especially given the postseason performances and how he carries the offense. If BYU can reach the Elite Eight with a standout stretch from AJ, he would likely be considered among the all-time BYU greats, possibly matching or exceeding past Mount Rushmore players.
Episode 134 - Favorite Pop Tarts Flavor
Q: What are the necessary changes for BYU football to get to the next level?
The team needs to strengthen their trenches, focusing on both offensive and defensive lines, as well as seeking depth in the running back position and possibly bringing in a tight end. They should also explore the transfer portal for talent upgrades.
Episode 111 - Is BYU Hoops Cursed?
Q: What is your prediction for the game against VCU?
BYU 74, VCU 67
Episode 111 - Is BYU Hoops Cursed?
Q: What are your expectations for BYU in the tournament overall?
I want to see a team that comes out of the gates swinging.
Episode 77 - A program defining win?
Q: What does this win do for your expectations going into the rest of the season?
The win builds confidence and sets the expectation that BYU should win at least one game in the NCAA tournament, with a potential Sweet 16 run being possible as well.

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The show combines enthusiastic fan energy with thoughtful analysis of BYU sports, covering football and basketball alongside recruiting, transfers, and conference dynamics. Listeners can expect lively banter, data-informed takes, and moments of measured optimism amid high-stakes games and rivalry hype. A standout trait is the hosts' deep loyalty to BYU coupled with a willingness to debate lineup choices, coaching decisions, and the transfer portal, making it appealing to both stats-minded fans and blue-goggled enthusiasts.

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