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What Garth Brooks Did Backstage Stunned Everyone: BYU Venue Manager Scott Kavanaugh Tells Stories

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Scott Kavanaugh, longtime venue manager for BYU’s LaVell Edwards Stadium and Marriott Center, joins Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler to talk about his incredible 30+ year career running events—from the National Finals Rodeo to concerts with U2, Garth Brooks, and even Marilyn Manson.

In this fun and wide-ranging interview, Scott shares amazing behind-the-scenes stories about working massive concerts in Las Vegas, running high-stakes BYU football and basketball games, and how the venue team pulls off back-to-back events with little turnaround time. You’ll hear unforgettable tales of peanut butter sandwiches with Garth Brooks, running into Elder Rasband, and organizing the infamous Million Firecracker stunt with Alan Osmond.

Plus: Is painting the end zones really bad for the grass? What’s the truth behind luxury boxes at BYU? And which bands were the most high-maintenance?

This episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and respect for the unsung heroes who make game day magic happen.

Timestamps (approximate):
01:00 – What a venue manager actually does
02:30 – Wild stories from Vegas and the National Finals Rodeo
05:00 – Managing U2 concerts and power grids
08:30 – Lavell Edwards’ iconic Vegas quote
11:00 – When BYU fans shocked Vegas with their ice cream obsession
13:15 – Marilyn Manson, ripped scriptures, and security nightmares
17:00 – Garth Brooks makes PB&J for his crew
20:00 – The Million Firecracker disaster
25:00 – Transitioning from devotionals to Big 12 games in 2 hours
29:00 – Luxury boxes? Not likely at BYU
31:00 – Bathroom chaos at George Strait's festival
36:00 – Favorite BYU moment and working with Alan Osmond
40:00 – Final rapid-fire questions: cereal, concerts, and Cougar pride
44:00 – Looking ahead to the BYU-Utah rivalry game in October

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