The Yogi Roth Show

It's Super Bowl week, so we had to bring in a Super Bowl champion! This week Yogi chats with Super Bowl champion and former Cal running back, Shane Vereen. Shane gives us a look inside his childhood as he tells us about his family and his upbringing, he talks about making the decision to go to Cal and what led to that, his time in the NFL (including stories about, now retired, Tom Brady and winning a Super Bowl) and he talks about his journey to his current career in television.'The Afterglow' talks about it more after the interview.Come discover Shane Vereen's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

As National Signing Day (part 2) is upon us, Yogi chats with 247 Sports host of "The Late Kick" Josh Pate. They dive into Josh's story and his journey to being the national name he is now, his thoughts on where college football is right now, how he sees Pac-12 football in 2023 and much more. Come for "The It Factory" and stay for the stories and words of wisdom from Josh Pate.'The Afterglow' discusses post interview.Discover Josh Pate's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

The It Factory brings back a familiar guest as performace psychologist and founder of "Finding Mastery," Dr. Michael Gervais returns. He and Yogi sit down in Dr. Gervais' studio and discuss the mental skills and challenges today's college football community needs to possess and work through. Yogi plays the roles of student-athlete, coach and parent as they run through various challenges each face in today's college landscape, and Dr. Gervais gives his take on what is actually happening and how those challenges can be navigated. 'The Afterglow' reflects and Yogi and producer T.J. reveal their words of the year for 2023.Come discover a new type of 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi talks with standout Washington offensive lineman, Jaxson Kirkland. They discuss the Kirkland legacy at Washington and Jaxson's dream of playing for the Huskies, his decision to comeback for the 2022 season, his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. returning for the 2023 season and his current journey to the NFL. 'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Jaxson Kirkland's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watcht his episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi talks with UCLA wide receiver, Jake Bobo. He discusses what it was like to grow up in an extremely athletic family, making the move to UCLA and what that transition did for him as a player and a person, his view on leadership and getting ready for the NFL.It's storytime on 'The Afterglow' at the end of the episode.Come discover Jake Bobo's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Happy New Year! The It Factory kicks off a new year, as we head into the offseason, by looking forward to the draft and what next year has in store. This week Yogi chats with Stanford Wide Receiver, Brycen Tremayne. Brycen talks about his journey from being a walk-on to scholarship player and key contributor for the Cardinal, his battle back from a gruesome ankle injury, Coach Shaw's impact on him and Stanford football and the journey he is now on training for the NFL. He also shares his grandmother's powerful story. 'The Afterglow' chats about it and looks ahead to what the new year may have in store.Come discover Brycen Tremayne's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more info on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

It's the last week of 2022, so we thought this would be a good time to reflect on all we have seen and heard so far on Season 2 of "The It Factory." Welcome to the Year In Review episode. Yogi looks back at some of the most memorable moments thus far from this season. He takes a look back at when we left the studio and went to the homes of Alex Forsyth and Tanner McKee to hear their powerful stories. He also revisits what some of our guests said about leadership. Lastly, he gives you the best of The Final 5. 'The Afterglow' reflects on the year at the end of the episode. Come discover the 'It Factor' of 2022 on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Signing Day is upon us, so Yogi brings in a friend of the show and former coach in the Pac-12 for this weeks episode. Former Washington head Coach, Chris Petersen joins the show as he and Yogi chat about the journey to and through college football. Coach gives advice to athletes and parents on the challenges they are facing or will face and his take on how to navigate through them. It's an interview that everyone involved with college athletics can take something beneficial away from. Plus, Coach gives his take on Washington's first season under new head coach, Kalen DeBoer.'The Afterglow' finishes out the episode. Come discover Coach Petersen's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi catches up with former USC quarterback, Cody Kessler. Cody discusses his time at USC, the pressures that come with being a USC quarterback, his NFL career, playing with Tom Brady and what he is doing now.'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Cody Kessler's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

It's Heisman week! So naturally we had to sit down with someone who has been up for the award. Yogi chats with 2017 Heisman runner-up, and former Stanford running back, Bryce Love. They recap the time they spent in New York at the Heisman ceremony, and Bryce reminisces on his 2017 season, gives his thoughts on the Heisman and fills everyone in on what he is up to now.'The Afterglow' discusses more after the interview.Come discover Bryce Love's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

The It Factory brings back an It Factory Alum as Britain Covey joins the show. He talks with Yogi about his first season in the NFL, the journey it took to make the Eagles' roster and he tells some hilarious stories you won't want to miss. Plus, in Pac-12 Champ week, Britain reminisces on his Pac-12 title and the end of his college career.'The Afterglow' chats about it all as well.Come re-discover Britain Covey's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi talks with Washington State defensive end/outside linebacker Ron Stone Jr. RJ talks about growing up in an athletic family and the pressures that created, his dad playing in the NFL, his time in Pullman and the Apple Cup.'The Afterglow' gives a unique perspective this week at the end of the episode.Come discover Ron Stone Jr.'s 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi chats with Oregon quarterback, Bo Nix. Bo talks about his time at Auburn, the ups and downs of his career, coming to Oregon and how he is now enjoying football for the first time in a long time. 'The Afterglow' chats at the end of the episode. Come discover Bo Nix's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi talks with Washington QB, Michael Penix Jr. He discusses being raised around football and falling in love with the game, his journey to Indiana and then Washington, what he sees from this Husky team and the Washington/Oregon rivalry.'The Afterglow' continues the conversation after the episode.Come discover Michael Penix Jr.'s 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi talks with Oregon State multi-purpose man, Jack Colletto, aka "The Jackhammer." Jack talks about where he gets his do-it-all mentality from, how the switch from quarterback to linebacker/fullback came about and how he has embraced that role.'The Afterglow' elaborates after the episode.Come discover Jack Colletto's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi chats with Arizona wide receiver, Jacob Cowing. Jacob talks about his journey to get to the University of Arizona, the chip he keeps on his shoulder, why the phrase "It's Personal" is special to him and how coach Jedd Fisch is changing the culture. Plus, Jacob answers Yogi's 'Final Five.''The Afterglow' reflects at the end of the episode.Come discover Jacob Cowing's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi goes on an in-home visit in another unique episode. He visits with Oregon center, Alex Forsyth, his mom and his sister, as they a share the story of Alex's dad, Steve. Alex talks about the influence his dad on his childhood, they share the heartbreaking story of the day Steve was killed and how they live with his memory today. 'The Afterglow' reflects after the interview.Come discover Alex's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi chats with Utah tight end, Dalton Kincaid. They discuss how Dalton got into football (and almost never did), transferring from San Diego to Utah, losing his friend, and fellow tight end, Brant Kuithe to injury and his work in the community with kids who have autism.'The Afterglow' discusses further after the interview.Come discover Dalton's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi chats with the first 5-year starting quarterback in Pac-12 history, UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson. They talk about his childhood and how academics were a priority, what is has been like to start for Chip Kelly for 5 years and the lessons he's learned and his brand Friends Over Fans. Plus DTR answers 'The Final Five.''The Afterglow' gives some unique insight at the end of the episode.Come discover DTR's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insdier for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe

Yogi heads to the McKee residence and chat's with Stanford quarterback, Tanner McKee. Tanner talks about his battle with skin cancer that threatened not only his football career but his life. He also discusses his family life growing up, getting married, this summer, to his wife, Lauren and Stanford football.'The Afterglow' chats about it at the end of the episode.Come discover Tanner McKee's 'It Factor' on "The IT Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch. Get full access to Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth at www.y-option.com/subscribe