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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 134
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Jordan Brady: The Scenic Route to Success
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, h…
00:50:00 |
Tue 09 Sep 2025
AJ Dybantsa: The Making of a Superstar
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 …
00:25:24 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Tanner Wall: Bleeding Blue
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 …
00:48:58 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Practice Chats: Cody Hagen
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 sea…
00:07:48 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Practice Chats: Reggie Frischknecht
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…
00:09:57 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Practice Chats: Choe Bryant-Strother
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 pronounc…
00:16:42 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Practice Chats: Hunter Clegg
In this edition of Practice Chats on Deep Blue, we talk with new BYU football defensive end Hunter Clegg. Why did he choose to transfer to BYU after his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latt…
00:10:10 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Neil Pau'u: Second Chances
Former BYU Football wide receiver Neil Pau’u has gone from college football star to NFL prospect to receiver’s coach. He’s learned a lot from the ups and downs of life on and off the field of play, i…
00:40:57 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
John Bytheway: A Voice For the Youth
John Bytheway didn’t set out to become one of the most recognized voices in Latter-day Saint media—so how did a summer job at EFY, a borrowed guitar, and a surprise cassette recording spark a decades…
00:49:05 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Deep Blue Archive: Guard Young
We dive into the Deep Blue archive to bring this fascinating interview with former BYU gymnast and Cougar gymnastics coach Guard Young. Young never thought he would return to Provo after BYU eliminat…
00:46:59 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Jaren Hall: Trials & Touchdowns
Jaren Hall didn’t just follow in his father’s and brother’s footsteps for BYU Football—he carved out his own legacy as a quarterback for the Cougars. So, how did he grow into the latest Cougar QB to …
00:40:14 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Westin Wilson: UFC Underdog
Westin Wilson spent years chasing a UFC dream that always seemed just out of reach—so how did a prompting at a gas station, a self-defense seminar for a youth camp, and years of relentless work final…
00:51:24 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Feed Drop: Legends of '84
The key people surrounding BYU Football's 1984 National Championship team are the subject of the BYUradio podcast Legends of '84. The 13-part series offers listeners a personalized glimpse into the l…
00:25:55 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Practice Chats: Corey Stefon Johnson
In this edition of Practice Chats on Deep Blue, we sit down with former BYU football walk-on and rising music artist Corey Stefon Johnson. How did Corey juggle the intense demands of Division I footb…
00:15:57 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Zac Erekson Part 2: How One Decision Altered His Path Forever
Zac Erekson didn't want to play football for BYU after the Cougars didn't offer him a scholarship out of Springville High School. So, why did he end up choosing the Cougars after his playing days at …
00:42:30 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Zac Erekson Part 1: College Coach and Game Show Champ
Many BYU fans might not recall Zac Erekson’s days on the Cougar football team, but his life's journey is nothing short of remarkable. The current head football coach of Snow College shares how he wen…
00:30:18 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Lee Cummard: Coming Full Circle
Lee Cummard never dreamed of playing at BYU—let alone coaching there. So why did a kid from Mesa, Arizona with offers from Pac-12 powerhouses choose what he called the “most vanilla” recruiting visit…
00:53:22 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Feed Drop: Royal Legacy
Jason Shepherd and the Deep Blue team will have another great episode next week. In the meantime, we are featuring one of BYUradio's other great sports podcasts. Royal Legacy dives deep into the fami…
00:40:44 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Coleby Clawson: The Hit Heard Around the World
Coleby Clawson once made headlines with a hit that took down a Heisman winner—but now he’s tackling something even bigger. As BYU’s Assistant Athletic Director for Football Health and Performance, ho…
00:54:01 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Fui Vakapuna: Grateful to God
Former BYU and NFL running back Fui Vakapuna was known for his tenacity on the field—but today, he’s channeling that strength into something even more powerful. Why did he choose to leave football be…
00:49:49 |
Tue 06 May 2025
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