{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433","podcast_index_feed_id":935433,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/DzohBBeS","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-cougars/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6/9873a81e-a3e6-40ed-abc0-5eaa98fb252b/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551454891425-ddohj0rpsy4-f9736b580ccbe9f4ca3289ff57ab7618-2flocked-on-cougars-podcast-bg-new.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Cougars podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the BYU Cougars. Hosted by Jake Hatch, the Locked On Cougars podcast provides your daily BYU Cougars fix with Jake’s unique insights and insider information as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things BYU Cougars. From the thrilling games at LaVell Edwards Stadium to hoop heaven’s Marriott Center and everywhere in between, the Locked On Cougars podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Cougars locker room and the Big 12. The Locked On Cougars podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T16:22:06.688640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433"},"episode":{"title":"LEVEL UP: BYU Football Recruiting PROVES Big 12 Status Paying Off With ELITE Talent Upgrades Inbound | BYU Baseball Alumnus Dan Johnson Joins Fan Friday","slug":"level-up-byu-football-recruiting-proves-big-12-status-paying-off-with-elite-talent-upgrades-inbound-byu-baseball-alumnus-dan-johnson-joins-fan-friday","published_at":"2026-04-24T22:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/level-up-byu-football-recruiting-proves-big-12-status-paying-off-with-elite-talent-upgrades-inbound-byu-baseball-alumnus-dan-johnson-joins-fan-friday","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-cougars/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/63a296/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6/episodes/b3f5f25c-35d4-4e17-8763-8d3516ecf9da/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6&awEpisodeId=b3f5f25c-35d4-4e17-8763-8d3516ecf9da&feed=DzohBBeS","summary":"BYU football stuns the recruiting world by securing a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Jeremiah Williams, a top-300 prospect out of Tustin High School. Could this signal the dawn of a new era for Kalani Sitake’s Cougars in the Big 12? Jake Hatch breaks down the impact of landing Williams—a dynamic 6’0”, 315-pound mauler who not only dominates as a defensive lineman but also proved his athleticism by running for double-digit touchdowns as a short-yardage fullback. The analysis explores how BYU, once limited by its independence and lack of Power 4 affiliation, is now battling and beating programs like UCLA, North Carolina, and Arizona State for elite talent. With Williams drawing comparisons to NFL superstar Aaron Donald in terms of build and leverage, can the Cougars parlay this recruiting win into lasting success and greater College Football Playoff aspirations? The spotlight shifts to Fan Friday, where Jake Hatch sits down for an inspiring conversation with Dan Johnson, who shares his journey from BYU baseball scholarship athlete to enduring decades as a devoted Cougar fan. Johnson reflects on suiting up with Hall of Famer Jack Morris, working under Glenn Tuckett and World Series legend Vernon Law, and how lessons learned at BYU shaped his resilience through major health setbacks. He recounts passing up early professional opportunities, choosing instead to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—an experience that led to his father’s baptism and created memories “no amount of fame or money could replace.” Johnson further examines the unique culture of BYU Athletics, emphasizing the power of the Honor Code and the program’s ability to build character beyond the scoreboard. The episode explores hot-button basketball topics as well—A…","meta_description":"BYU football stuns the recruiting world by securing a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Jeremiah Williams, a top-300 prospect out of Tustin High…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2178,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/episodes/level-up-byu-football-recruiting-proves-big-12-status-paying-off-with-elite-talent-upgrades-inbound-byu-baseball-alumnus-dan-johnson-joins-fan-friday/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/level-up-byu-football-recruiting-proves-big-12-status-paying-off-with-elite-talent-upgrades-inbound-byu-baseball-alumnus-dan-johnson-joins-fan-friday.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}