Deep Blue

Feb 24 2025 106 ep. 48 mins 28
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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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Deep Blue Returns

Aug 22 2023 1 mins  
The Deep Blue podcast is making a comeback. New host Jason Shepherd dives into the real-life stories of former and current BYU Cougar athletes and coaches. These stories will awe, inspire, and excite you. The brand new season begins on August 29th. New episodes will post each Tuesday.

Feed Drop: Big Stories

Feb 24 2025 28 mins  
Jason Shepherd will be back with another great Deep Blue podcast next week. In the meantime, we are featuring another fantastic BYUradio podcast, Big Stories. This podcast shares amazing and inspiring tales from the Big 12 and beyond. Since BYU recently played the University of Arizona in basketball, we thought we would share the episode The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Fred Snowden, a.k.a.

Andrew Gentry: Following God's Plan

Feb 17 2025 46 mins  
Andrew Gentry won a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines, reaching the pinnacle of college football. So why did he leave to play for BYU football? In this episode of the Deep Blue podcast, the former four-star offensive lineman shares his journey—from Big Ten football to suiting up for the Cougars—discussing faith, following God's plan, and his decision to transfe

Max Hall: Setting Others Free

Feb 10 2025 47 mins  
Max Hall once hit rock bottom, but he now calls it the best thing that ever happened to him. In this podcast episode, Max shares his powerful journey—from battling drug addiction to rebuilding his life and founding a recovery center to help others do the same. Hall also recounts some of the biggest decisions in his life, sharing life lessons he's learned along the way.

Setema Gali: Triumphs, Trials, & Transformations

Feb 03 2025 46 mins  
Setema Gali seemed to have it all: a big house, a thriving business, and even a Super Bowl ring. All outward success indicated he had arrived, but he still felt God prompt him to do something more. When the 2008 financial crisis destroyed everything he created, how did he find the strength to rebuild? In this episode, find out how Setema went from the lowest of lows to becoming a l

Practice Chats: Bruce Mitchell

Jan 27 2025 9 mins  
Bruce Mitchell had solidified himself as a stellar defensive lineman. But during the offseason when coaches asked him to switch from the defensive side of the ball to the offensive line, how did he develop his game enough to become an integral reason for the success of the 2024 BYU football team? Listen to his story on this episode of Deep Blue's Practice Chats.

Mark Durrant: Making His Mark

Jan 20 2025 44 mins  
Cougar fans know Mark Durrant for his amazing and funny color commentary on BYU men's basketball radio broadcasts, but does he exist outside of that sphere? Shockingly enough, he does, and he's actually quite interesting! The self-deprecating analyst tells how he was able to make a name for himself beyond the success of his parents and siblings. He also expounds on his days playing

Ben Bywater: Bent Not Broken

Jan 13 2025 47 mins  
Ben Bywater had everything going for him heading into the 2023 BYU football season. But when a career-ending injury obliterated plans, how did he find the strength to keep going? In this episode, hear Ben's perspective on his brutal injury and how trials from his mission prepared him for adversity.

Connor Pay: The Conversion Process

Jan 06 2025 46 mins  
Why would two prominent BYU Football players start a podcast focusing on Sunday School lessons from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? For Connor Pay, it’s about using his platform to inspire far beyond the football field. Connor opens up about the faith crisis that led to a deep conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he describes how his and Chase Roberts' p

John Beck Part 2: Harline is Still Open

Dec 16 2024 34 mins  
When John Beck returned from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he hoped for a successful career as BYU Football's starting quarterback. But when the football program faced major challenges and John struggled on the field, how did he find the courage to push through? In part two of our interview, hear how John navigated the beginning of his collegiate