Deep Blue

This is the show where BYU fans get to know the Cougars behind the number that you see on the field or court. Explore the true stories of BYU's athletes and coaches with host Jason Shepherd.

Deep Blue is a sports podcast hosted by BYUradio, with 148 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

BYUradio hosts Deep Blue, a sports show with 148 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Andrew Mikkelsen: The Fighting Kicker

  Dec 16, 202551 minS4

  Andrew Mikkelsen grew up a massive BYU football fan and dreamed of playing for the Cougars. But when a terrible accident derailed his football career, how did he still accomplish his goal of playing Division I football? In this podcast episode, Andrew shares his journey from growing up in a large family in rural Oregon to overcoming a life-changing car accident and ultimately earning his spot as a kicker for BYU. He opens up about the challenges and blessings of serving a mission in Samoa, the twists and turns of his athletic career, and how he found a new competitive...

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  Episode #16

  Marc Lyons: Radio Legend

  Dec 9, 202550 minS4

  Marc Lyons wanted to be a basketball player. So how did a kid from Arvada, Colorado—who wasn’t a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—end up as the quarterback at BYU? In this episode of Deep Blue, Marc shares the story of his conversion to the Church and his legendary, decades-long radio career calling games for the Cougars.

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  Episode #15

  Michael Davie: Building Basketball Superstars

  Dec 2, 202542 minS4

  Michael Davie has helped the best basketball players in the world elevate their game through nutrition and sports science. But when the opportunity came to leave the NBA lifestyle behind and join BYU, why did he jump at the offer? In this episode of Deep Blue, Michael discusses pursuing the dream of working for an NBA team, winning the NBA Finals, and chasing a new dream with the BYU Cougars.

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  Episode #14

  Practice Chats: Matt Mitchell

  Nov 25, 202518 minS4

  Deep Blue producer Cleon Wall interviews Matt Mitchell about what it's like to coach BYU's prolific quarterbacks, and how his faith in God keeps him grounded.

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  Episode #13

  Bart Oates: NFL Champion

  Nov 18, 202538 minS4

  Join host Jason Shepherd on this episode of Deep Blue as he sits down with BYU football legend and three-time Super Bowl champion Bart Oates. Bart reflects on his journey from a small-town Georgia high school to BYU, his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the foundation he helped lay for BYU’s football legacy. Bart shares insights on playing under legendary coach LaVell Edwards, memories of the Miracle Bowl, and his transition to a professional career in the USFL and NFL, including championship runs with the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. Hear ab...

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