Episodes 148
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (42)
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
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www.byuradio.org

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

S4E17 Andrew Mikkelsen: The Fighting Kicker

Dec 16, 2025 50m

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…

S4E16 Marc Lyons: Radio Legend

Dec 09, 2025 49m

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…

S4E15 Michael Davie: Building Basketball Superstars

Dec 02, 2025 42m

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…

S4E14 Practice Chats: Matt Mitchell

Nov 25, 2025 17m

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.

S4E13 Bart Oates: NFL Champion

Nov 18, 2025 38m

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…

S4E12 Lee Johnson: The Barefooted Punter

Nov 11, 2025 45m

Lee Johnson didn’t grow up dreaming of being a football player. So how did a soccer kid from Houston, Texas, end up becoming one of the best punters in BYU history — and last nearly two decades in…

S4E11 Mihailo Boskovic: From Pro to Provo

Nov 04, 2025 45m

Mihailo Boskovic was living his dream as a pro basketball player in Europe — and had never even heard of BYU. So why did he leave it all behind and take a leap of faith in Provo? Discover his…

S4E10 Feed Drop: Legends of '84

Oct 28, 2025 32m

In this episode of Legends of '84, we delve into the world of Trevor Matich, BYU’s stalwart center and a key figure in the Cougars’ unforgettable championship run. From being the last kid picked at…

S4E9 Dawson Baker: Grateful for Adversity

Oct 21, 2025 40m

Dawson Baker didn’t take the typical path to BYU basketball. In this episode of Deep Blue, the Cougar guard opens up about battling through early injuries, adjusting to new roles, and finding peace…

S4E8 John Wardenburg: Coming Full-Circle

Oct 14, 2025 50m

John Wardenburg is a natural fit as a coach. But when he was let go from his dream job, how did he recalibrate? Find out in this episode of Deep Blue.

S4E7 Trace Eddington: The *Other* Voice of the Cougars

Oct 07, 2025 42m

Trace Eddington never imagined his voice would one day boom through LaVell Edwards Stadium and the Marriott Center. After a stellar audition, he became the PA announcer for BYU football and…

S4E6 Practice Chats: Sam Vander Haar and Garrison Grimes

Sep 30, 2025 14m

In this edition of Practice Chats on the Deep Blue podcast, producer Cleon Wall interviews BYU punter Sam Vander Haar and long snapper Garrison Grimes. The duo discusses playing together for the…

S4E5 Gifford Nielsen Part 2: Revolutionizing College Football

Sep 23, 2025 33m

Gifford Nielsen dreamed of playing basketball, but a surprise prompting, a rough start, and a little faith led him to become BYU’s All-American quarterback—and the face of a football revolution. In…

S4E4 Gifford Nielsen Part 1: Why BYU Must Succeed

Sep 16, 2025 28m

Few athletes have influenced BYU football and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as much as Gifford Nielsen. But how did a Provo kid who once dreamed of basketball become a legendary BYU…

S4E3 Jordan Brady: The Scenic Route to Success

Sep 09, 2025 50m

Jordan Brady’s road to becoming a successful basketball coach was anything but typical. From a small-town upbringing to professional stints overseas and an unexpected turn coaching in the G League,…

S4E2 AJ Dybantsa: The Making of a Superstar

Sep 02, 2025 25m

Few college athletes have drawn as much attention as AJ Dybantsa—hailed by many as the top basketball prospect in the nation. How does he stay grounded despite the hype? What role does faith play in…

S4E1 Tanner Wall: Bleeding Blue

Aug 26, 2025 48m

Few BYU Football players have achieved as much both on and off the field as Tanner Wall. As a captain of the BYU defense, an MBA student, a mentor for BYU Pathways, and an Academic All-American, how…

S3E48 Practice Chats: Cody Hagen

Aug 19, 2025 7m

BYU Football's Cody Hagen is hoping to turn his track speed into being a deep threat for the Cougars' wide receiver corps. In this edition of practice chats, listen to how he felt about his first…

S3E47 Practice Chats: Reggie Frischknecht

Aug 19, 2025 9m

Reggie Frischknecht was a star at the Junior College level, but he knew his college football career had more in store. With no initial offers from Power Four schools, how did he know he'd find a team…

S3E46 Practice Chats: Choe Bryant-Strother

Aug 12, 2025 16m

In this edition of Practice Chats on Deep Blue, we talk with BYU linebacker Choe Bryant-Strother. Hear him discuss what it's like being brothers with an NBA champion and having a name no one…

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