Recent Episodes
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6-10-25 - Hour 2 - Who is the most talented player along BYU's defensive line?
Jun 10, 2025 – 51:57 -
6-10-25 - Jeff Hansen - 247 Sports Network - Why does Jeff believe BYU is good enough to win 12 games this season?
Jun 10, 2025 – 21:13 -
6-10-25 - Rondo Felhberg - Former BYU AD - Why does Rondo say that 'Brian has what it takes to make the tough decisions' as the new AD?
Jun 10, 2025 – 30:45 -
6-10-25 - Hour 1 - Does BYU Basketball or BYU Football produce more professional talent?
Jun 10, 2025 – 54:09 -
6-9-25 - Tim Brown - Owner of RGS Exterior & Construction - How does Tim know former BYU QB Charlie Peterson?
Jun 10, 2025 – 12:25 -
6-9-25 - Hour 3 - What role does BYU as an institution and BYU as an athletic department play in the LDS church's missions?
Jun 10, 2025 – 01:04:31 -
6-9-25 - What former BYU senior administrator is now the AD at Salt Lake Community College?
Jun 10, 2025 – 06:57 -
6-9-25 - Hour 2 - How do you interpret Ryder Lyons' decision to cancel his official visit to USC?
Jun 10, 2025 – 57:07 -
6-9-25 - Trent Toone - Journalist Church News - How did Travis's lessons learned through faith and service translate into his family life...
Jun 10, 2025 – 29:56 -
6-9-25 - Jackson Payne - Deseret News - What are Jackson's reasons why Brian Santiago was Tom Holmoe's right-hand man?
Jun 9, 2025 – 22:11 -
6-9-25 - Braiden Day - CEO of Odion Menswear - What is the Father's Day deal currently available for $99.99?
Jun 9, 2025 – 17:04 -
6-9-25 - Bronson Kaufusi - Former BYU DE - What can fans expect at Utah’s biggest NFL reunion during the June 21st Flag Football Tourney?
Jun 9, 2025 – 28:12 -
6-9-25 - Hour 1 - What does the House vs. NCAA settlement mean for BYU?
Jun 9, 2025 – 49:01 -
6-9-25 - Andrew Peterson - Cougar SportsCenter Update
Jun 9, 2025 – 01:30 -
6-6-25 - Joe Tipton - National Basketball Recruiter, On3 - Why is BYU MBB the favorite to land Dean Rueckert?
Jun 7, 2025 – 19:54 -
6-6-25 – Hour 3 – What is the 2026 BYU basketball recruiting class shaping up to look like?
Jun 7, 2025 – 45:21 -
6-6-25 - Hour 2 - Will Kennard Davis Jr. be the fifth starter for BYU men's basketball this upcoming season?
Jun 7, 2025 – 51:10 -
6-6-25 - Luke Martin - Voice of the Salukis - What type of perimeter player is BYU getting Kennard Davis Jr?
Jun 7, 2025 – 29:51 -
6-6-25 - Hour 1 - What’s your reaction to Kevin Young getting a contract extension for the foreseeable future?
Jun 6, 2025 – 51:27 -
6-5-25 - Preston Handy - Handy & Handy Law - Sports Court - What new lawsuit is Rashee Rice facing?
Jun 6, 2025 – 22:16 -
6-5-25 - Hour 3 - What are your thoughts on BYU Basketball extending Kevin Young 'for the foreseeable future'?
Jun 6, 2025 – 49:49 -
6-5-25 - Hour 2 - What are your thoughts on BYU's renovation of Legacy Hall in the Student Athlete Building?
Jun 6, 2025 – 58:32 -
6-5-25 - Dave McCann - BYUtv & Deseret News - Why does Dave McCann say BYU has 'put together a Final Four roster without question'?
Jun 5, 2025 – 36:47 -
6-5-25 - Hour 1 - With 85 days to kick off, what are you looking forward to the most this football season?
Jun 5, 2025 – 57:02 -
6-4-25 - Jarom Jordan - Co-Host BYU Sports Nation - Why is 'this team is good enough to be a one or two seed [in the NCAA Tournament]'?
Jun 5, 2025 – 34:27 -
6-4-25 - Hour 3 - Is BYU Basketball good enough to earn a No. 1 or 2 seed in next season's NCAA tournament?
Jun 5, 2025 – 01:07:22 -
6-4-25 - Braiden Day - CEO Odion Menswear - Why does Braiden believe Kalani’s 2026 recruiting class will be the best of his era?
Jun 5, 2025 – 32:26 -
6-4-25 - Hour 2 - How will the State Department's decision to stop scheduling interviews for new student visa impact BYU's athletic program?
Jun 5, 2025 – 56:13 -
6-4-25 - BYU MBB Jimmy V Classic - Cougar Sports Press Release
Jun 4, 2025 – 01:57 -
6-4-25 - Andrew Peterosn - Cougar SportsCenter Update
Jun 4, 2025 – 01:30 -
6-2-25 - Andrew Peterson - Cougar SportsCenter Update
Jun 4, 2025 – 01:30 -
6-4-25 - Hour 1 - Is the 2026 BYU Football recruiting class shaping up to be the best in program history?
Jun 4, 2025 – 50:17 -
6-3-25 - Hour 3 - How would the recruiting landscape shift if Ryder Lyons committed to BYU?
Jun 4, 2025 – 59:05 -
6-3-25 - News & Notes - What's the newest non-conference game added to the schedule for BYU Basketball?
Jun 4, 2025 – 10:05 -
6-3-25 - Moose Bingham - Host of UPP - Why does Moose believe Alai Kalaniuvalu is BYU’s top recruit in the 2025 class?
Jun 4, 2025 – 32:44 -
6-3-25 - Hour 2 - Is BYU basketball considered 'must-see TV' this year because of AJ Dybantsa?
Jun 3, 2025 – 44:13 -
6-3-25 - Darnell Dickson - Daily Herald - Why does Darnell say that LJ Martin needs 15 to 20 carries per game this season?
Jun 3, 2025 – 24:29 -
6-3-25 - Hour 1 - Who is expected to take over as BYU's primary wing defender this season, filling the role Mawot Mag held last year?
Jun 3, 2025 – 54:13 -
6-2-25 - Hour 4 - BYU MBB Dawson Baker & Brody Kozlowski
Jun 3, 2025 – 33:45 -
6-2-25 - Hour 3 - BYU MBB Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa, & Xavion Staton
Jun 2, 2025 – 40:34 -
6-2-25 - AJ Dybantsa & Xavion Staton, BYU MBB - What made them decide to commit to BYU?
Jun 2, 2025 – 24:18 -
6-2-25 - Richie Saunders, BYU MBB Guard/Forward - What has it been like stepping into a leadership role?
Jun 2, 2025 – 16:16 -
6-2-25 - Hour 2 - What are the expectations for AJ Dybantsa?
Jun 2, 2025 – 44:55 -
6-2-25 - BYU MBB Head Coach Kevin Young - What are the similarities between the NBA and College Basketball?
Jun 2, 2025 – 32:02 -
6-2-25 - Tyler Mrus, BYU MBB Forward - How does he see himself fitting in with BYU?
Jun 2, 2025 – 12:53 -
6-2-25 - Hour 1 - What Impact will Kevin Young have in Year 2?
Jun 2, 2025 – 54:15 -
5-30-25 - Hour 3 - What's your non-conference opponent so far that BYU MBB will face this season?
May 30, 2025 – 56:25 -
5-30-25 - Chris Burgess - BYU MBB Assistant Coach - How far along is Chris in finalizing the non-conference schedule?
May 30, 2025 – 34:25 -
5-30-25 - BYU MBB Kennard Davis Jr - Cougar Sports Press Release
May 30, 2025 – 01:54 -
5-30-25 - Hour 2 - Are you in favor of the CFP committee eliminating conference championship games?
May 30, 2025 – 53:59
Recent Reviews
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BYU junkieBest BYU podcast around!!I gotta start out saying that this is my favorite BYU podcast. Between all the interviews Ben does and all the first-hand knowledge he has, it's very entertaining and informative. With that being said, there is a massive drop off when Ben is absent. Nothing against Ron personally but he has the tendency to talk over his co hosts constantly when he is running the show. He will say the exact thing they do at the same time as if to take credit for what they are saying. I think he struggles a bit but he will probably get better with time.
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ColbyD04Great ShowGreat show about BYU sports. Very in depth insight and lots of great guests join the show. Faith, Family, Football! I only wish they uploaded the episodes quicker after they air live!
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justdasqueegy1It’s okayBen Criddle knows his stuff. His host sometimes does too. Every once and a while though, this show begins to be annoying. For example, Ben spent a whole show calling another team by the wrong name. On top of that, commercials are placed right in the middle of a segment. Can’t they put the commercials between segments?
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magic_sweat32Great Content, Ads Too LoudLove the BYU content and insights. Ben and the crew are great. Ads are way, way, way too loud. Almost deafening when wearing ear buds.
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NorCalBlueHelpLove these podcasts! But lately I’m only getting one perd day. During the weekdays in the past I used to get up to 4 segments per day.
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DJmickeyD1979Great BYU sports commentaryDuring the football season I look forward on my drive home to listen to Criddle! Great insight excellent guests. living on the East Coast it makes it easy to keep up with what’s happening at BYU
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Larson1054Best BYU centered showThis show does not divert from the point, which is BYU athletics. If you want all the insight into what’s going down in cougar town this is the place to find it. 3-4 hours every single week day.
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GarcfhrssxxWhat’s up with the Radio Guy voice?Tone down the Bob Uecker accent will ya? It’s a bit much. You telling me he spoke that way as a player in college? Cmon!!
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OmfttdDisappointed beyond measureCRIDDLE!!!!!!!….. Count how many times you say uh and um in one sentence. When you listen to top tier Radio or TV hosts they have polished their presentation. Please let your vocabulary match your excellent radio voice. I am leaving this following older review because I wasn’t given a blank space for my new one. … I love Brandon C Gurney as a co-host!!!! He is my favorite!!! I hope you will ask Ben to listen to the entirety one of his podcast and count how many “ums and uhs “ he uses just in one sentence. And his stuttering had gotten out of control. I really hope he can overcome this because he has such a great radio voice…..but it is Painful to listen to lately with all the filler sounds. I truly want to be able to listen to the entire podcast instead of Fast Forwarding through his commentary. Please tell him about this so I can rerate this program. Thank you.
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scottyg2Most In-depth BYU coverage by farCriddle always has quality BYU content and knowledgeable guests, find myself listing to most of the days content doing chore, etc after kids are asleep. From SoCal so besides sometimes feel being brainwashed to drive up to Utah County for some ED treatment one of these days, Ben has by far the most in depth breakdowns and getting into the minutiae. Entertaining always and highly recommended, Criddle 10, Criddle 10, Criddle 10.
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Holmoe FanFormer Cougar footballerBen’s good with some pretty good insight. Although, however, I don’t think he really understands that long opponent drives and huge time of possession advantage for our opponent dramatically limits and decreases our offensive number of possessions. (even when they may not score or score a field goal) Love it when Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler or Duck Harmon are on the show. They really add insight, professionalism and an understanding of sports to the commentary. Like Ben’s reading between the lines. Brandon Gurney just seems bitter about leaving the Deseret News and adds neither insight nor depth of knowledge of the intricacies of, particularly, football and basketball.
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FatoldfanBravo!Best show I’ve ever heard today. Moose and Gurney were great. The co-host actually was allowed to speak. Let’s make this permanent.
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bdvsjshvsjsegLove it!“Looked at each other in the balls”…died laughing!
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Brandon BubbaGreat analysisKeep up the good work, great podcast!
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BarristerBeastLove the hot takes!!!Ben is not afraid to speak his mind. If you listen to him for more then 10 seconds, you can feel his passion and love for BYU Football and BYU sports in general. I genuinely believe he wants BYU to succeed and that’s why he talks about BYU’s unique silos and pie charts of accountability so BYU can get to the next level!!!!! Ben, your voice is important and needs to be heard!!! With a father that was 2nd team all American and first team all WAC, starting from 1980-1982, multiple uncles and cousins on both sides of my family that played football at BYU, and a grandfather that was a long time professor at BYU, BYU FOOTBALL IS IN MY BLOOD!!!! I love your show, and thank you for what you do!!!!
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DefendtheKaveBest BYU Sports Coverage AvailableBest coverage and analysis of BYU sports I’ve found. Love the diverse, current and ever-evolving guest lineup. Anyone can pick at this or that, but overall, there’s no better media in the space of Cougar athletics. Keep up the great work, Ben
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CougsRMRCougar Nations Cougar InsightGreat podcast from a former football player who is still connected with the program for great insight for all things Cougar Sports! A must listen for Cougar Nation! Go Cougs!
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Lodi, CaliforniaGreat showI listened all the time on radio during my commute. Now that I’m stuck working from home I’m glad you have the podcast so I can still listen in. You guys rock. I love all the funny jokes and stuff like when he has the ESPN announcer guy do missionary update intros and stuff like that. Haha
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RRandy57Star drop from 5* to 3*Ben Criddle delivers the best and most timely BYU sports information in the market. Head and shoulders above others. Ben knows his stuff. I download the podcast every day
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tinkyboiGreat showEntertaining with an expert at the helm. I enjoy the guests and love the breakdowns after each game and leading up to every game. No better way to stay up to date regarding cougar sports.
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AZ CougBest BYU Commentary AnywhereAs a lifelong BYU fan who hasn’t lived in Utah for over 20 years, this show has been a godsend. I feel plugged into the ins and outs of Cougar sports like never before. Ben Criddle is passionate about all things BYU, but he is not a “homer” like so many other on-air personalities - he tells it like he sees whether it is complimentary or critical of administrators, coaches, and players. And Criddle gets the best collection of guests on his show, bar none. Keep it coming!!!
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Noneya_69Cougar sports with Ben a CriddleLove the show keep up the good work.
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If2byuGetting a BYU fix from outside UTI’m always trying to find easy to access content from outside the Utah County bubble. The show is great because they break the four hour long show into bite-size pieces that you can easily listen to back-and-forth to work, school, etc.
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Coco4koko674Best BYU Football CoverageListening from Fort Worth, Texas. Thanks for the fantastic BYU coverage every single day. This is by far the greatest listen available for all who bleed blue. -thank you Ben
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Indojoe81Best guests for BYU related sportsI love the variety of guests Ben brings on, especially around the BYU Football program, from recruiting gurus to the hot takes of John Beck (my fave), Brady Poppinga and others. Enjoy listening on the daily.
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E_OtterTop-notch, entertaining analysisI love the variety of people Ben brings on the show, and he asks great questions that elicit enlightening discussion. I’ve been a BYU fan all my life, so I’m so glad that I found another way to feed that passion!
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finnegan99Best bYu podcast out thereThis podcast is entertaining and informative. Ben has the best guests and spot takes. Thx for putting this out to the world.
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DdmackattackListen everyday!I now live in San Diego but still get my cougar fix! I have been listening consistently for years now and love all the takes Ben provides I enjoy he isn’t just another homer giving a one sided opinion. He calls it as it is! Listener for life! Thanks Ben!
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Aldente247Cougars 4 life!I listen to this show every day on my way home from work to stay informed on all things BYU. The only way you could improve the show would be to add more cowbell!
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H-town DadFavorite source for BYU minutiaeI appreciate Ben’s work and coverage of BYU football. From Zach Wilson lathering his hands with Aquafor for better ball grip to John Beck interviews, you get it all with ESPN 960.
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SuperFlyTrentWell deserved 5 star rating!I’ve been a die hard BYU sports fan since I was a kid in 88. I was a long time listener to 1280 the zone, but I need more BYU and wasn’t getting my fix. My brother told about the Ben Criddle show after a few episodes I told my brother why didn’t you tell me sooner! Great content with subjects that cougar fans are very interested in. Great personalities frequently brought in like John Beck and K-Pop who give expert Analysis while keeping the show entertaining. You have a loyal life long listener in me. Well done Ben, keep up the great work! Very professional and entertaining show that gives me my cougar fix. Go Cougs!! Trent
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CamTGabrielNo Better BYU PodcastIt’s so much fun to hear Ben’s breakdown of the BYU sports drama, Highs and lows. Thanks Ben!
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LinkerbooGreat Podcast!Love Criddle’s insight on all things BYU! Great podcast for any Cougar fan out there. 🤙🏼
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12StallionsCriddle says it like it is!!Criddle is extremely knowledgeable about sports and football! It’s nice to hear perspectives from not only a huge Cougar fan but also a former player!!
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AlicegleddinBest BYU Sports PodcastThis is by far my favorite BYU sports podcast. Ben is fun, smart, and well connected. I enjoy listening to this podcast to get stoked for game day. It’s made me a better, more informed fan. I recommend this to everyone.
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BYUfootballFan G$Hard earned and long overdue 5* ratingCriddle may have started with BYU as a zero star walkon in 2005, but he is now a 5 star BYU media and radio analyst. I listen every day and his takes are always thought provoking, he is a died in the wool, true blue cougar through and through. I am a lifelong BYU sports addict, and criddle is one of my favorite dealers. Love the keeping up with the cougars segments and the overall passion he brings, if you love the cougars or hate max hall, these podcasts are for you.
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djwhit55Awesome podcastThe best BYU podcast available! It is informative and entertaining. Criddle is very knowledgeable and passionate about BYU sports. He also offers a different prospective then others who cover BYU sports. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone!
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GoCouz44Great BYU ContentBen is great! He has a unique BYU player perspective and great guests on the show. Keep it up!
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Jan9399AdsRecently the podcasts have cut in ads in which I don’t mind in between segments. But if it’s during an interview, to me it messes the flow/interest of segment
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Yos YosenstienHighlight of my work week!I love listening to Criddle and Hunter! Diving in to the minutia of the school I love so much is something that I look forward to every day!
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SoundNicGreat BYU sports podcastLove the insight and enthusiasm Ben brings to BYU sports. I also love the opinions of the guests he has on the show.
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Reeses30The place to go for BYU informationBen hosts a fantastic show! He always has great insight and superb interviews. His enthusiasm for the team is infectious and I really enjoy every episode of this show!
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DDramaUtahGood StuffLove the podcast and thanks for uploading it so quickly each day. I listen everyday either early morning or late at night. Keep up the good work!
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red hot chinchillipeppersGreat show.I love the show. I listen to it every time I work out. I listen to it on 1.5 or 2x speed every time I work out and I can usually get through the whole show. It’s great for keeping up to date on all things BYU while I’m living on the other side of the country. Ben, hunter, and guests help me from enter “sky is falling” mode every time BYU breaks my heart. Excellent content.
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jazzhomie#1Bens enthusiasm is contagious, I love listening. I only wish podcast was released the same day.
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amyerexCougar Sport’s Top Dog!Informative, entertaining and authentic. #1 BYU sports podcast for The Real Nitty Gritty.
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TyscoachThe best show aroundI have stopped listening to other BYU sport shows because the majority is either fluff or angry reviews on BYU. I love how Ben is honest and speaks his mind. Brings in amazing interviews that actually help you know what’s going on. This show is the meat, potatoes, gravy and vegetable of all other BYU shows! Please stay on forever BEN!
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DrJimmerGreat Cougar Sports Info SourceCougar sports with Ben Criddle is a great source for reports on all things related to BYU Cougar football and basketball. They always have great insiders sharing info on the show. I always listen on my drive home from work.
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rgunn711For all BYU fans!!!Love this podcast! I have been listening for over a year. Not only do I get all the fill of BYU sports, but it’s educational for me as well. Ben is fair in his takes and works to get multiple opinions on the show which I appreciate. Keep up the great work!
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qustionsGreat Show!This is a great BYU cougars show. Awesome analysis, and insider information.
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