'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics
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The official podcast of Weber State Athletics featuring the top guests in an around Wildcat athletics. Hosted by Weber State Director of Athletic Communications Paul Grua.
Episodes
- Wildcat All In - New Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales
This interview features new Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales discussing his background, including an 18-year NBA coaching career, his transition to Weber State, and his plans for the team's roster, style of play, and g…
- Tana Vea on his return to Weber State as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
On Cat Tales, Weber State Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Tana Vea shares details about his return to the university and his coaching aspirations. The discussion covers the recruiting process, his personal path into football, an…
- Kaleb Canales introduced as new Weber State men's basketball head coach
Kaleb Canales has been appointed as the new head coach for the Weber State men
- Rashid Shaheed - From Weber State to a Super Bowl Champion
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- Kyndahl Hill on playing professional basketball across the world
Kyndahl Hill, a former Weber State basketball player, shares his experiences playing professionally in various countries across Europe, his travels, language learning, and reflects on his time at Weber State.
- February 2026 Weber State coaches show
It’s the February 2026 Weber State coaches show, presented by the Young Automotive Group. In this episode, hear from new Weber State football head coach Eric Kjar on his first two months on the job, the new roster, preparing for spring foo…
- New Weber State defensive coordinator Gavin Fowler
Gavin Fowler is the new defensive coordinator for Weber State football under new head coach Eric Kjar. In this podcast, Gavin talks about coach Kjar, why he decided to come to Weber State, being mentored by Kalani Sitake and Jay Hill, his…
- Tanner Jacobson new Weber State football Associate Head Coach
Tanner Jacobson is the new Associate Head Coach for Weber State football. Jacobson was named the Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the Wildcats by new head coach Eric Kjar. A former player at Texas Tech and BYU, Jacobs…
- Eric Kjar Wildcat All In
The last few weeks and days have been a whirlwind for new Weber State head coach Eric Kjar. Last week, he had his Corner Canyon High School team playing in the high school national championship game in Maryland. Less than a week later, he…
- Eric Kjar named new head football coach at Weber State - 12/16/25
Eric Kjar was introduced as the new head football coach at Weber State on December 16, 2025. Kjar is the 13th head coach in Weber State’s Division I history and arrives in Ogden after unprecedented success as a Utah high school coach. Kjar…
- Head coach Eric Duft on the beginning of a new season of Wildcat basketball
As the season begins, hear from Weber State men's basketball head coach Eric Duft as he enters his fourth season as head coach and his 20th season on the coaching staff at Weber State. Coach Duft on coaching the Wildcats for 20 years, this…
- Former Weber State football head coach Mike Price
Hear from former Weber State football head coach Mike Price in this ‘Cat Tales podcast, hosted by Paul Grua. Price was the head coach at Weber State from 1981-88, and coached the Wildcats to 46 wins in those eight seasons, including a Big…
- 2025 Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony
2025 Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony by 'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics Podcast
- Brent Myers on coaching his 500th career game
Coach Brent Myers has coached college football for a long time. The Weber State Associate Head Coach is entering his 42nd season as a college head coach, and Weber State’s season opener at James Madison will mark a remarkable milestone for…
- Wildcat All In - Bird Butler
Get to know Weber State football senior running back and kick returner Clarence “Bird” Butler in this latest Wildcat All In interview. In this interview, Butler talks about how he got the nickname Bird, growing in Salt Lake City, his high…
- Damian Lillard becomes the General Manager of Weber State Basketball
On August 2, 2025, Weber State legend Damian Lillard hosted another Weber State Basketball Alumni Classic. At the start of the event, Lillard announced to the crowd that he will take on the role of General Manager of the Weber State Men's…
- New Weber State quarterback Jackson Gilkey
Get to know Jackson Gilkey, one of the new transfer quarterbacks with Weber State football this season. His journey growing up playing football in Texas, what he likes about playing quarterback, his recruitment out of high school, his two…
- Weber State at 2025 Big Sky Kickoff
Football is almost here, and the Weber State wrapped up the 2025 Big Sky Kickoff this week at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane. Two players and the head coach of all 12 Big Sky football teams assembled in Spokane for the ann…
- Weber State athletic trainer Joel Bass on retirement after 34 years
Joel and Beth Bass have been synonymous with Weber State Athletics for more than three decades. The couple has attended countless Wildcat events and influenced the lives of thousands of WSU student-athletes. The two are retiring this summe…
- Weber State football receiver and kick returner Noah Kjar
Get to know Weber State sophomore wide receiver, kick returner, and track athlete Noah Kjar in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Noah talks about growing up playing for his father, his incredible success in high school, and why he chos…
- June 2025 Weber State Coaches show
It’s the June 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. The voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky, talks with Weber State football assistant coach Robert Conley on the upcoming season for the Wildcats, and WSU softball…
- Weber State Volleyball In-Depth: Identity
Episode 7: Identity Join Jayda Tupea, Stacia Barker, Ashley Gneiting, and coach Miah as they dive into a powerful conversation about identity. From personal reflections on identity development to exploring core values, they share insights…
- Wildcat All In - Trevor Henning - Weber State men's basketball
Trevor Hennig played in all 34 games as a true freshman with the Weber State men’s basketball team during the 2024-25 season. He started the final 11 games and was the third-leading scorer on the Wildcat team. Yet he only had two Division…
- Weber State Volleyball In-Depth - Sammi Stuart
Get to know Weber State Volleyball Associate Head Coach, Sammi Stuart! From her cattle ranch in Rich County to Utah State hoops, and a volleyball coaching journey through BYU, ASU, USU, ISU and now Weber State. She shares her experiences,…
- May 2025 Weber State Coaches Show
It’s the May 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. This month’s show is part of the grand opening of the new Young Ogden Subaru on Riverdale Road. The voice of the Wildcats, Carl Arky talks with WSU Athletic D…
- Weber State football linebacker Alema Tupuola
Get to know Weber State senior linebacker Alema Tupuola in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Alema on growing up in the area and playing football, watching his brother play at Weber State, his Samoan heritage, and how he has worked to…
- Weber State Volleyball in Depth - Episode 4: 2021 Class
Hear from some players who were on the team when history was made. We won multiple conference championships and won in the NCAA tournament. More importantly, you’ll get to know these incredible women in-depth. You’ll hear what Kate Payne,…
- Weber State Spirit Squad coach Summer Willis
Summer Willis has brought the Weber State Spirit Squad unprecedented national success and recognition, and coached the Wildcat cheer and dance teams to multiple national championships. In this Wildcat All In Interview, Summer talks about h…
- Weber State Volleyball In-Depth - 2015 Alumni
Weber State Volleyball In-Depth 2015 Alumni. Hear from some 2015 alumni that laid the foundation of our program and find out what they're up to now. Head coach Jeremiah Larsen talks with Andrea Hale, Jesse Hoover, Thamires Cavalcanti, Mega…
- Weber State Volleyball In-Depth - Jeremiah Larsen
The first Weber State Volleyball In-Depth with head coach Jeremiah Larsen. A deeper look at Weber State volleyball coaches and players. Learn about coach Larsen and his path to Weber State as he enters his 11th season with the Wildcats. “I…
- Big Sky Tournament Preview - March 2025 Weber State Coaches show
It's a Big Sky Tournament preview and the March 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by John Watson Chevrolet. Hear from Weber State women's basketball head coach Jenteal Jackson and Weber State men's basketball head coach Eric Duft as…
- Former Wildcat Stefan Cantwell standout now a physical therapist
Former Weber State football standout Stefan Cantwell is back at Weber State helping WSU student-athletes in a different way. Cantwell is working as a physical therapist for Sundance Physical Therapy. As part of his role, he assists Wildcat…
- January 2025 Weber State Coaches Show
It's the January 2025 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. Hear from Weber State Spirit Squad coach Summer Willis on the success of the Wildcat cheer and dance teams. Plus, hear from Olympian and Hall of Famer Lin…
- Jerry Graybeal on his 27 years at Weber State
After 27 years working at Weber State, including the head football coach and athletic director, Jerry Graybeal is retiring at the end of 2024. In this ‘Cat Tales podcast, Jerry reminisces his career at Weber State, coaching days, former pl…
- Weber State Coaches Show - December 2024
This is the December 2024 Weber State Coaches Show, presented by Young Automotive Group. This month's show includes WSU women's basketball head coach Jenteal Jackson and freshman Dakota Nap, as well as new WSU football defensive coordinato…
- 2024 Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony
The ceremony for the 2024 Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame. Inducted into the Hall of Fame for 2024 were: Joel Bolomboy (men's basketball), MaCauley Flint (softball), Sariah Long (women's track and field/cross country), Tim Toone (footba…
- Brayden Wilson
ber State football junior defensive end Brayden Wilson is the latest guest on the Wildcat All In interview. Brayden is a preseason All-American and All-Big Sky player for the Wildcat football team. In this interview, learn more about Brayd…
- Kemari Munier - Bailey
Get to know Wildcat defensive end Kemari Munier-Bailey in the latest Wildcat All In interview. Learn more about Kemari’s unique background from growing up in England, coming to Utah for high school, playing just one year of high school foo…
- Wildcat Coaches Show - October 2024
It’s the first Wildcat Coaches show of the 2024-25 season. The first show is presented by the Young Automotive Group and hosted by the voice of the Wildcats Carl Arky. Carl talks with WSU football associate head coach Brent Myers, and juni…
- Joel Bolomboy inducted into the Weber State Hall of Fame
Hear from Wildcat men’s basketball legend Joel Bolomboy, who is now a member of the Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame. Joel was a standout for the Wildcats from 2012-16 and is one of the best players in school history. He was a Big Sky MV…
- Carl Arky returns as voice of the Wildcats
Carl Arky is returning as the radio voice of the Wildcats. Arky has been named the new radio play-by-play voice of Weber State Athletics and will broadcast WSU football and men’s basketball games beginning this season. Wildcat games will o…
- Weber State at 2024 Big Sky Football Kickoff
Football is just around the corner. Hear from Weber State head coach Mickey Mental, cornerback Jalon Rock, and running back Damon Bankston from the 2024 Big Sky Kickoff in Spokane. Hear from coach Mental about going into his second season…
- Dillon Jones drafted by OKC Thunder - 7/1/24
DJ is in OKC. Weber State standout Dillon Jones was drafted 26th overall in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft and traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jones became just the second Weber State men’s basketball player ever drafted in the…
- Dillon Jones - 05/07/24
Fresh off graduating from Weber State University and preparing for the NBA Draft, Wildcat men’s basketball standout Dillon Jones discusses his memories, legacy, and more in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Jones discusses his growth i…
- Mary Kay Amicone 04/19/24
Weber State softball head coach Mary Kay Amicone is retiring following the 2024 season. Coach Amicone, a former Weber State player, has won over 800 games in her long storied career as a head coach at Weber State, Salt Lake Community Colle…
- Blaise Threatt - 03/09/24
Get to know Wildcat guard Blaise Threatt in this latest Wildcat All In. From growing up with a father in the NBA, the transition to Division I basketball, overcoming an injury that nearly cost him his life and his basketball career, future…
- KJ Cunningham Wildcat All In - 2/28/24
He’s played more games than any player in Weber State history! Get to know Wildcat senior KJ Cunningham in this latest Wildcat All In. KJ talks about the game record, his journey to WSU, how he’s grown in five seasons, memorable games, tea…
- Jeremiah Larsen on the Big Sky Tournament title - 11/29/23
In the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast hear from Weber State volleyball head coach Jeremiah Larsen on the Weber State’s incredible run to Big Sky Tournament Champions. Larsen looks back and tells stories of the three comeback wins to win the 202…
- Haze Hadley All In - 11 - 16 - 23-16-23
Another Wildcat All In with Weber State football senior Haze Hadley! Haze has been a part of the Wildcat program for the last five years and ranks second in WSU history in career punt returns. Hear more about his journey to Weber State, go…
- Dani Richins - Wildcat All In - 11/09/23
Hear from one of the greatest Weber State Volleyball players in Weber State history, Dani Richins in this latest Wildcat All In. Dani talks about her six seasons at Weber State, some favorite Wildcat memories, earning multiple Master's deg…