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
C. Shane Reese Part 1: The Unlikely Candidate
Shane Reese never applied to be the president of Brigham Young University nor was he aware he was even being considered for the role. How did this lively statistician end up with this unique assignme…
00:29:37 |
Tue 07 May 2024
Aly Khalifa: In Transition
Former BYU Basketball center Aly Khalifa entered the transfer portal just a day after recording an interview with host Jason Shepherd. So, why are we releasing this episode after he decided to transf…
00:43:16 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
Gerry Bohanon Part 2: Taking Nothing for Granted
Following an incredible 2021 season at Baylor, Gerry Bohanon was on top of the world. After leading the Bears to the Big 12 Championship game and a Sugar Bowl victory, Gerry expected to continue his …
00:28:13 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Gerry Bohanon Part 1: Small-town Kid, Big-time Dreams
BYU quarterback Gerry Bohanon has fought hard to return to the football field. A horrific injury on his throwing shoulder could have ended his career. So how did he make it back? Bohanon shares how h…
00:32:09 |
Tue 09 Apr 2024
Practice Chats: Keelan Marion
BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion can talk a big game. So, where did he learn that confidence? And why does it seem like Keelan's always smiling? Find out in our first edition of Deep Blue's Practice C…
00:21:45 |
Tue 02 Apr 2024
Tom Holmoe Part 2: The Director's Vision
After nearly a decade of investigating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tom Holmoe woke up one day and was ready to be baptized. Why the sudden change of heart? In part 2 of our inter…
00:41:49 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
Tom Holmoe Part 1: The Right Fit
Out of high school, Tom Holmoe's family never wanted him to go to BYU. What brought him to Provo as a student-athlete, and more importantly, what made him return years later to work in the athletic d…
00:36:38 |
Tue 12 Mar 2024
Craig Manning: Master of the Mind
Few people understand the mind better than Dr. Craig Manning. But as an amateur on the international tennis tour out of high school, he struggled mightily with mental strength. How did he learn to ma…
00:33:34 |
Tue 05 Mar 2024
Big Stories: Kansas State
This week, we highlight one of our other BYUradio podcasts. Big Stories tells the amazing tales surrounding BYU's opponents in the Big 12.
Thane Baker desired to run in the Olympics at an early age…
00:27:15 |
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Kalin Hall: Proud Papa
The Hall family has made quite the name for itself in Provo, Utah, but none of it would have happened had it not been for a few important choices by the father, Kalin Hall. The former Cougar's star r…
00:36:02 |
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Todd Miller: Staying His Course
Todd Miller stirred up controversy when he chose to forfeit in the final round of the 2004 Utah State Amateur golf tournament. His reason? It took place on a Sunday. The former BYU Cougar golfer open…
00:40:43 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Jake Retzlaff: Blessed To Be At BYU
Jake Retzlaff was on his way to becoming a UTEP Miner quarterback. The Southern California native was ready to pass in old El Paso when his scholarship was yanked because of a low grade in one of his…
00:34:12 |
Tue 06 Feb 2024
Bryan Kehl: Family & Football
Former BYU Football linebacker Bryan Kehl knew he was adopted as a child, but he had no desire to find his birth parents. In this podcast episode, find out how Bryan reunited with them and his relati…
00:37:49 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Abe Alvarez: Beating the Odds
Abe Alvarez was a great baseball player coming out of Long Beach State. But he had a secret. The Southpaw pitcher was legally blind in his left eye. That didn't stop him from being drafted by the Bos…
00:40:50 |
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Miks Ramanis: Digging Into His Roots
Miks Ramanis wanted to play college volleyball for Hawaii. How did he end up at BYU? Let's say the decision to come to Provo had to do with more than volleyball. Ramanis also talks about the impact h…
00:33:42 |
Tue 09 Jan 2024
Lynette Hernaez on Her Y
Before a short break for the holidays, we share an episode of one of BYUradio's other great podcasts. Her Y celebrates the best of BYU Women's Sports and is hosted by Lauren McClain. In this episode,…
00:38:29 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Trent Pratt: Family First
Trent Pratt was stressed when named as the interim baseball coach for BYU in 2022. He wasn't thinking about whether he would keep his job but if he could keep his BYU Baseball family together and hea…
00:40:00 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Nate Meikle: Player Turned Professor
Nate Meikle was not the biggest guy, yet played major college football at BYU. Nate wasn't the brightest guy in high school, but now he's an assistant professor at the University of Kanas' School of …
00:40:02 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Big 12 Basketball Media Day
Jason Shepherd journeyed to Kansas City for Big 12 Basketball Media Days. So, in this unique episode, you'll hear from some of the foes of the BYU Cougars. Guests include Kansas guard Dajuan Harris, …
00:36:10 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
Mike Hall: Basketball to Football
Mike Hall's life took a remarkable turn after his days of slamming thunderous dunks for the Cougars. Now, the ex-BYU Basketball star is making a difference by guiding BYU Football players in their pe…
00:39:14 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
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