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. https://www.byuradio.org/7d3b3ccb-fc00-4bac-81f8-98195af1b798 en-us © 2026 BYU Broadcasting BYUradio BYUradio byurpodcasts@byu.edu false Episodic 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. https://www.byuradio.org/ca3e6146-6956-4f5a-8cf3-b28f3276c465 ca3e61466956-4f5a-8cf3-b28f3276c465 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 66 trailer 2 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 outlet in MMA after football. Along the way, Andrew reflects on the lessons learned from both triumphs and setbacks, the importance of family and faith, and what drives him to keep pushing forward. https://www.byuradio.org/ad4195cf-c170-48fd-9822-4f6c5a01f7e2 ad4195cfc170-48fd-9822-4f6c5a01f7e2 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 3030 full 4 17 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. https://www.byuradio.org/14f36c96-3c82-4e02-9840-cd75d3048dea 14f36c963c82-4e02-9840-cd75d3048dea Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2984 full 4 16 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. https://www.byuradio.org/6b69ba25-1b03-4b5a-a493-3a8306a43059 6b69ba251b03-4b5a-a493-3a8306a43059 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2531 full 4 15 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. https://www.byuradio.org/17c63e92-abdb-4676-91bf-877fd2fe226f 17c63e92abdb-4676-91bf-877fd2fe226f Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1079 full 4 14 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 about the mentors who shaped him, the challenges of life in pro football, and how faith and family have guided his path beyond the field. W https://www.byuradio.org/6de83091-d0dd-4ed4-be7c-cb1a3b3284b6 6de83091d0dd-4ed4-be7c-cb1a3b3284b6 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2289 full 4 13 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 the NFL? In this episode of Deep Blue, Lee shares how LaVell Edwards’ faith in him changed the course of his life — and how he’s paying that trust forward today through his work with BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/f4b4097b-883f-40b4-b200-08ed661ec980 f4b4097b883f-40b4-b200-08ed661ec980 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2742 full 4 12 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 incredible journey in this episode of Deep Blue. https://www.byuradio.org/595a5e56-33eb-4ad5-9082-fa0a388cb94f 595a5e5633eb-4ad5-9082-fa0a388cb94f Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2702 full 4 11 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 recess to earning a scholarship at BYU, Matich shares his inspiring story of perseverance, sacrifice, and brotherhood. He reflects on the lessons learned under LaVell Edwards, the unbreakable bond of the 1984 team, and how their unity propelled them to greatness. Along the way, Matich recounts pranks, rivalries, and the fierce loyalty that made the national title possible. This is more than a football story—it's a testament to faith, hard work, and the power of never giving up. https://www.byuradio.org/fdd13b13-f0ac-429c-a485-641b7970fd3a fdd13b13f0ac-429c-a485-641b7970fd3a Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1976 full 4 10 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 through patience. From growing up the youngest of seven in Southern California to serving a mission in Micronesia, Baker reflects on his decision to stay at BYU, the impact of Coach Kevin Young, and how he's seen God's hand in helping him grow through adversity. https://www.byuradio.org/04e7f944-f6f7-4636-a7bd-55af1b5b5c45 04e7f944f6f7-4636-a7bd-55af1b5b5c45 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2413 full 4 9 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. https://www.byuradio.org/d5a67a45-408e-4a71-955e-1a834b1eee12 d5a67a45408e-4a71-955e-1a834b1eee12 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 3012 full 4 8 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 basketball—until an unexpected cancer diagnosis threatened the career he loved. Hear his story of faith and resilience, and how relying on God helped him face one of his greatest trials. https://www.byuradio.org/067440a1-8248-4e8a-b815-14cb52566526 067440a18248-4e8a-b815-14cb52566526 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2553 full 4 7 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 first time, the perfect snap, the mental side of the game, and if Sam practices tackling. https://www.byuradio.org/217ab83b-1e54-49bf-b50e-383c3060ee94 217ab83b1e54-49bf-b50e-383c3060ee94 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 871 full 4 6 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 part two of this Deep Blue conversation, Elder Nielsen reflects on LaVell Edwards’ bold decision to commit to the pass, the arrival of football guru Doug Scoville, and how BYU’s offense changed the landscape of college football. He also shares his NFL journey, his unexpected rise in broadcasting, and how every step—both planned and unplanned—led him to a calling as a General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.byuradio.org/723ce3bd-d1d1-4c1b-9af0-7e2796951f0b 723ce3bdd1d1-4c1b-9af0-7e2796951f0b Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1991 full 4 5 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 quarterback, an NFL veteran, and eventually a General Authority? And what did he learn about joy, faith, and leadership while serving across the world—even in West Africa—before returning to reflect on BYU Athletics’ global impact? In part one of our two-part Deep Blue conversation, Elder Nielsen shares stories of testimony, adversity, and vision, and how those experiences shaped both his life and his love for BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/2e11a135-30dd-4502-8457-6cb3334687fe 2e11a13530dd-4502-8457-6cb3334687fe Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1722 full 4 4 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, how did he learn to lead under pressure—and what lessons has he carried into his role as Director of Player Development for BYU Basketball? In this episode of Deep Blue, Jordan opens up about the influence of his father, the challenges of raising a family while chasing coaching jobs across the country, and how he found purpose through basketball and faith. https://www.byuradio.org/4c82887f-d30e-44f6-a775-3079dcbbbe86 4c82887fd30e-44f6-a775-3079dcbbbe86 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 3000 full 4 3 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 his rise to national stardom? And how is he using his platform to give back to those who need it most? Find out in this episode of Deep Blue. https://www.byuradio.org/fb7351f0-bd15-4065-a6e5-dd218f3a36dc fb7351f0bd15-4065-a6e5-dd218f3a36dc Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1524 full 4 2 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 does he manage to balance it all? And how did a self-described “little guy” go from walk-on to leading one of the top defenses in college football? Find out in this episode of Deep Blue. https://www.byuradio.org/bfc9da7d-d0f0-4c1b-96bf-66df53ef0480 bfc9da7dd0f0-4c1b-96bf-66df53ef0480 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2938 full 4 1 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 season after his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his goal of becoming a primary target on offense. https://www.byuradio.org/414118df-0ea0-4fa6-8e7e-f0d96f67f947 414118df0ea0-4fa6-8e7e-f0d96f67f947 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 468 full 3 48 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 to play for? Hear the story of how he became a BYU Cougar on Deep Blue's Practice Chats. https://www.byuradio.org/eb388fff-1ede-4c02-b537-8887edf603fd eb388fff1ede-4c02-b537-8887edf603fd Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 597 full 3 47 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 pronounces correctly on the first try. https://www.byuradio.org/c09d777a-7021-4f7b-9d0d-1a1ccd850d22 c09d777a7021-4f7b-9d0d-1a1ccd850d22 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1002 full 3 46 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 Latter-day Saints, and what were most the impactful lessons he learned while serving? Find out on this edition of Practice Chats. https://www.byuradio.org/a298c350-b1b6-4509-bf29-efc27faa8518 a298c350b1b6-4509-bf29-efc27faa8518 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 610 full 3 45 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, including being sidelined for an entire season. What helped him turn things around after nearly losing it all? In this episode of Deep Blue, hear Neil's story of resilience and redemption. https://www.byuradio.org/572587e6-b0ba-46c4-8789-7082e781a75c 572587e6b0ba-46c4-8789-7082e781a75c Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2457 full 3 44 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-long career in teaching and inspiring youth? And how has his love for BYU sports and scripture come together in unexpected ways? Find out how John discovered his voice, embraced the joy of the gospel, and became a trusted influence for generations of students and families. https://www.byuradio.org/1557f06a-c63c-40d6-a042-edb6424c9fef 1557f06ac63c-40d6-a042-edb6424c9fef Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2945 full 3 43 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 eliminated the men's gymnastics team back in 2000. The Olympic silver medalist was successfully coaching men's gymnastics at the University of Oklahoma when he got the call to return to Provo. So, why did he return? https://www.byuradio.org/5ffbd338-eab3-4da5-b947-7ce7a5c6f833 5ffbd338eab3-4da5-b947-7ce7a5c6f833 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2819 full 3 42 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 make it to the NFL? And what role did faith, family, and injuries play in shaping the kind of leader he became? In this podcast episode, find out how Jaren balanced football, baseball, and life off the field—and how he stayed grounded through the pressure of being BYU’s QB1. https://www.byuradio.org/79c40f68-ce47-4057-8020-7303472e3014 79c40f68ce47-4057-8020-7303472e3014 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2414 full 3 41 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 finally lead him to the Octagon? And how did his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family, and faith keep him grounded? Find out how this BYU alum silenced doubters and turned a long-shot dream into reality on the sport’s biggest stage. https://www.byuradio.org/76b8de41-e065-41cc-9c13-830d56739cba 76b8de41e065-41cc-9c13-830d56739cba Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 3084 full 3 40 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 lives of the players, coaches, and even one individual whom the team has influenced. This particular episode focuses on former head football coach LaVell Edwards. LaVell's wife, Pat, and his son, Jim Edwards, share insights into his character, faith, and leadership. https://www.byuradio.org/d332eb2e-343a-4585-8e76-696fa3f49e3f d332eb2e343a-4585-8e76-696fa3f49e3f Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1555 full 3 39 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 football while pursuing his passion for music? And what led to him being selected by the NAACP for a life-changing visit to Ghana? Find out in this episode of Practice Chats. https://www.byuradio.org/3c61be38-a630-4bae-b4a1-efba79e16d24 3c61be38a630-4bae-b4a1-efba79e16d24 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 957 full 3 38 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 Dixie State? The current head coach of Snow College discusses his decision to play in Provo and why it was a disappointment on the field, but has led to numerous great outcomes in his life off the field. Zac also shares a deeply personal story of how his mother nearly placed him for adoption. https://www.byuradio.org/ffea8c81-7b1b-4e97-b924-13d4c1b38a58 ffea8c817b1b-4e97-b924-13d4c1b38a58 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2550 full 3 37 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 went from high school football coach to head coach of the Badgers. Erekson also gives us a sneak peek at some Snow College standouts heading to BYU in 2025 and recounts the unforgettable experience of competing on Family Feud with his family. It's part of a two-part extravaganza. https://www.byuradio.org/05e87be9-77fa-4a3a-8ddb-e546ca7c64d4 05e87be977fa-4a3a-8ddb-e546ca7c64d4 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1818 full 3 36 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 of them all? Find out how that decision shaped his life, launched his pro career, and eventually led him back to BYU as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program. https://www.byuradio.org/c7f3a7cc-9877-4049-bf0c-0fb31d0dff99 c7f3a7cc9877-4049-bf0c-0fb31d0dff99 Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 3202 full 3 35 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 family connections of BYU sports. This week's episode features Chris and Chloee Hoke. Chris is a former defensive tackle for the BYU Cougars and Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chloee just finished her freshman season on the BYU gymnastics team. They talk about the challenges of raising a family while playing in the NFL, how to embrace adversity, and what it means to their family to compete at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/5f11e6fa-7a0f-42c8-947f-9ff6f629ff91 5f11e6fa7a0f-42c8-947f-9ff6f629ff91 Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2444 full 3 34 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, how is he using his own journey from overlooked recruit to standout linebacker to help today’s players stay strong, healthy, and ready to compete? Find out how Coleby’s experiences on the field shaped his career off it and why he’s determined to give back to the program that changed his life. https://www.byuradio.org/6b673cd7-003f-457f-b836-1143d2a672b9 6b673cd7003f-457f-b836-1143d2a672b9 Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 3241 full 3 33 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 behind and dedicate his life to helping students feel seen, heard, and valued through BYU’s Office of Belonging? Find out how Fui overcame brain surgery, learned to walk again, and is now building connection and hope for the next generation of BYU students. https://www.byuradio.org/a05ce531-a3d1-4807-9415-775b3b970248 a05ce531a3d1-4807-9415-775b3b970248 Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2989 full 3 32 In this edition of Practice Chats, we catch up with BYU defensive backs Tommy Prassas and Therrian Alexander III. How did Tommy go from early enrollee to scoring a defensive touchdown as a freshman? And what does the number one jersey mean to Therrian—and why did he feel pressure to live up to it? Find out how these two rising stars are making their mark on the field and bringing their own style and swagger to the BYU defense. https://www.byuradio.org/308995cd-f925-4cef-bca4-ddfafe968ed9 308995cdf925-4cef-bca4-ddfafe968ed9 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1287 full 3 31 Tyler Herget didn’t always plan on ending up at BYU. So, how did a late start in volleyball, a mission to Argentina, and a transfer from Penn State all lead him to Provo? And why was he willing to take a chance on a program that gave him no promises? In this episode, Tyler shares how faith, hard work, and a deep love for the game—and his family—shaped a journey he never saw coming. https://www.byuradio.org/5c209312-7992-4cd3-a0c6-305362cd0351 5c2093127992-4cd3-a0c6-305362cd0351 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2076 full 3 30 Jonathan Tavernari gave up over a million dollars to return to BYU for his senior season—but why would someone walk away from that kind of opportunity? In part two of our conversation with the former BYU basketball star, JT shares why he left Utah for Bishop Gorman, the most memorable moments from his basketball career, and how he used basketball to represent his faith. Find out how he balanced success, sacrifice, and service—both on the court and in countries around the world. https://www.byuradio.org/e3e902d6-6ea1-42d2-acc7-24e7c0cdf5b3 e3e902d66ea1-42d2-acc7-24e7c0cdf5b3 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1874 full 3 29 Former BYU basketball star Jonathan Tavernari’s journey to Provo was anything but ordinary. How did a kid from Brazil, with dreams of playing basketball at the highest level, end up at BYU? And what led to his remarkable conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In part one of this two-part episode, find out how faith, basketball, and an unexpected path shaped JT’s life and legacy. https://www.byuradio.org/b65613fc-717a-4a08-84c3-98c4dead2a2e b65613fc717a-4a08-84c3-98c4dead2a2e Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1701 full 3 28 In this special Practice Chats edition of Deep Blue, we catch up with BYU football wide receivers JoJo Phillips and Parker Kingston. JoJo talks about his rise as a leader, his viral moment against Utah, and his time at Sierra Canyon. Parker relives his epic punt returns, the nickname he earned, and his off-the-field passions like skiing, golf, and even a courtside moment with Conor McGregor. Get an unfiltered look at these BYU receivers beyond the game. https://www.byuradio.org/bf6893b6-b13f-4453-888a-949bb2d84131 bf6893b6b13f-4453-888a-949bb2d84131 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 893 full 3 27 Brandon Bradley never expected to attend BYU, let alone become a key figure in recruiting the next generation of Cougar athletes. But a last-minute scholarship offer and a leap of faith changed everything. Now, in the era of NIL deals and the transfer portal, how does he convince top talent to choose BYU? From Florida to Provo, player to recruiter, discover how Brandon’s journey shapes his unique approach to building the future of BYU football. https://www.byuradio.org/f730c22f-c768-433f-b036-e63606253e51 f730c22fc768-433f-b036-e63606253e51 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2627 full 3 26 Hans Olsen’s journey to BYU wasn’t a straight path. How did a kid who once struggled in school, nearly committed to Nebraska, and had a tough start in football find himself at BYU—and why does he believe that decision changed his entire life? Plus, hear the incredible story of the day Hans and his uncle saved a man’s life. Find out how faith, family, and football shaped Hans into who he is today. https://www.byuradio.org/9a3b16b7-d32c-4610-8326-d9886cada8e9 9a3b16b7d32c-4610-8326-d9886cada8e9 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 2636 full 3 25 Hans Olsen has worn many hats—BYU Football defensive lineman, NFL player, and now Cougar football’s radio analyst. But how did a farm kid from Idaho end up balancing bikes on his chin and breaking into sports media? And why did his call to join the BYU broadcast booth bring him to tears? Discover how Hans transitioned from the trenches to the airwaves, built a career in radio, and rediscovered his connection with BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/12455a8f-ab83-44e7-8a45-8bfe1ae0a0d5 12455a8fab83-44e7-8a45-8bfe1ae0a0d5 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1880 full 3 24 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. "The Fox," made history as the first African American head basketball coach at a major university when he took the helm at the University of Arizona in 1972. Facing racism, death threats, and countless challenges, Snowden persevered and turned Tucson into a basketball town. His groundbreaking leadership paved the way for future generations of African American coaches, leaving a lasting legacy on and off the court. This podcast episode tells the story of a trailblazer who overcame the odds to change the game forever. https://www.byuradio.org/da248a8a-6ee3-4c21-a6d1-619d9bbdb540 da248a8a6ee3-4c21-a6d1-619d9bbdb540 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1734 full 3 23 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 transfer to BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/2488358e-f893-488c-8543-56a033d8c6dd 2488358ef893-488c-8543-56a033d8c6dd Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2786 full 3 22 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. https://www.byuradio.org/77784a60-6820-41e6-a360-7112477d12be 77784a606820-41e6-a360-7112477d12be Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2847 full 3 21 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 leading success coach. https://www.byuradio.org/6fc8dc2d-440b-4c6e-b5c6-036f57a53bba 6fc8dc2d440b-4c6e-b5c6-036f57a53bba Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2794 full 3 20 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. https://www.byuradio.org/67450107-3786-4af0-b9c7-99d8cd66042d 674501073786-4af0-b9c7-99d8cd66042d Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 551 full 3 19 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 for the Cougs and how it created long-lasting relationships in his life. https://www.byuradio.org/c97d6675-40e4-41a9-bd9c-ffd825d75442 c97d667540e4-41a9-bd9c-ffd825d75442 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2668 full 3 18 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. https://www.byuradio.org/b322bd7e-e58c-468c-b892-b6a9b8ba00b4 b322bd7ee58c-468c-b892-b6a9b8ba00b4 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2848 full 3 17 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' podcast, "Two Point Conversion," came to be. https://www.byuradio.org/f8fd283d-d647-41c1-818a-ad257efc36bd f8fd283dd647-41c1-818a-ad257efc36bd Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 2804 full 3 16 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 football career to orchestrate one of the most memorable plays in BYU football history. https://www.byuradio.org/05521275-7a63-421a-a7a6-62e06c432e03 055212757a63-421a-a7a6-62e06c432e03 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2078 full 3 15 Former BYU Football quarterback John Beck's NFL career didn't go as planned, but he's made a name for himself as one of the best quarterback coaches in the nation. In this Part 1 episode, John shares how he transitioned from the NFL to become an elite quarterback coach, overcame adversity in high school, and navigated a rocky start to his recruitment at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/8dc04282-7990-4cb6-8dc4-f72a6ee0449a 8dc042827990-4cb6-8dc4-f72a6ee0449a Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 1856 full 3 14 How do two people who speak different languages and come from different countries become as close as siblings? According to Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore: be good at basketball. In this episode, they discuss how Fouss ended up living with Richie's family, how Richie helped Fouss adapt to the US and learn English, and what their relationship means to them today. They also discuss the madness that ensued following Mark Pope's departure and Kevin Young's hire. https://www.byuradio.org/857c7c39-11d7-4105-a439-c95dc9be5983 857c7c3911d7-4105-a439-c95dc9be5983 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2582 full 3 13 Leon White had high hopes for BYU's Football team entering the 1984 season, but his world turned upside down with the devastating news of his father's cancer diagnosis. In this podcast episode, discover how Leon faced an unimaginable choice and found strength in his father’s encouragement to stay with the BYU football team. His mission became clear: to lead his team back to the Holiday Bowl in his hometown of San Diego, giving his father a final chance to see him play. Discover the powerful story of a son’s love, a father's support, and the unforgettable memory of becoming a national champion. https://www.byuradio.org/6586c3d5-0f79-413e-8734-537ef0df9d84 6586c3d50f79-413e-8734-537ef0df9d84 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2124 full 3 12 When LaVell Edwards was hired as BYU's head football coach, he needed the right quarterback to lead the passing attack. That quarterback was Gary Sheide. In this podcast episode, Sheide talks about how he initially refused LaVell's recruiting offer but eventually came to Provo to become the most prolific passer in school history, propelling the program to new heights. https://www.byuradio.org/fc2c8401-fccd-4215-bd2e-3b3a01136b2c fc2c8401fccd-4215-bd2e-3b3a01136b2c Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2359 full 3 11 Why would a credentialed NBA coach decide to become the head coach at a university he never attended? The quick answer: God works in mysterious ways. In this episode, BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Young details the pivotal moments in his life that have led him to being the coach of the Cougars. He also talks about his vision for the basketball program and why he's ready for the challenges that lie ahead. https://www.byuradio.org/09045602-2b47-4eb8-a793-8b1891c3bf05 090456022b47-4eb8-a793-8b1891c3bf05 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2433 full 3 10 Most high school athletes dream of playing professional sports; few dream of coaching them. Why was new BYU Athletics Hall-of-Famer Brian Billick drawn to a career in coaching football at such a young age? In this episode, Coach Billick describes getting into coaching, working his way to the NFL, and leading the Baltimore Ravens to their first championship. He also talks about his BYU Football playing days, helping the Cougars to their first bowl game, and what his BYU Athletics Hall of Fame induction means to him. https://www.byuradio.org/c47d549a-3a29-4cad-a618-1cf0a5a18b17 c47d549a3a29-4cad-a618-1cf0a5a18b17 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2466 full 3 9 When the BYU Cougars entered LaVell Edwards' final season in 2000, quarterback Brandon Doman was buried on the depth chart. But late in the season, they turned to Doman to save their season when the Cougars were depleted by injuries and faced the prospect of sending LaVell out on a losing record. In celebration of 100 years of BYU football, Jason Shepherd interviews Brandon Doman to discuss saving LaVell Edwards' final season, the dominance of the team in 2001, and what it was like coaching and being fired from his alma mater. https://www.byuradio.org/fc33c938-c94b-45b9-8acc-3002dce97d85 fc33c938c94b-45b9-8acc-3002dce97d85 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2762 full 3 8 How do you capture the essence, history, and entirety of BYU Cougar Football in one book? Sounds like a tough task, but that's what Brett Pyne and Duff Tittle, two long time BYU Athletic Department employees, set out to do in their book "100 Years of BYU Football." In this episode, the book's authors go over some lesser-known facts about BYU football history and the significant time periods that have made BYU football what it is today. They detail unique stories of LaVell Edwards, the start of football at Brigham Young Academy, and the athletic program's impact on bringing people closer to Jesus Christ. https://www.byuradio.org/ecdb7d90-546e-4b88-a2df-4a697a80d1d7 ecdb7d90546e-4b88-a2df-4a697a80d1d7 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2890 full 3 7 The Cougar's cornerback, Marque Collins, dreamed of playing wide receiver. How did he end up guarding that position instead? Find out why he made the switch, and why he is grateful for needing two medical redshirt seasons in this edition of Deep Blue's Practice Chats. https://www.byuradio.org/3782b052-f7e4-433a-92dc-fa07438a8f23 3782b052f7e4-433a-92dc-fa07438a8f23 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 777 full 3 6 BYU Football wide receiver Darius Lassiter was raised in a unique situation. His uncle, former NFL football player Kwamie Lassiter, adopted him when he was still in grade school. Why? In this podcast episode, Darius explains what it was like growing up in a home with a former professional football player, how his family dealt the with passing of Kwamie, and the worry and wait while the NCAA determined whether he could play one final season at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/7d6c9045-c2be-489a-b83f-ca78b906d25a 7d6c9045c2be-489a-b83f-ca78b906d25a Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1443 full 3 5 As impressive as it is for a football team to go 14-1, why do we still celebrate BYU's 1996 season decades later? Former Cougar's tight end Chad Lewis returns to the Deep Blue podcast to explain the importance of that season. He discusses crucial wins in the Pigskin Classic, the WAC Championship, and BYU's first New Year's bowl game against Kansas State Wildcats, the same team BYU is playing this weekend. https://www.byuradio.org/9ff87bda-866d-4731-a50b-1c1c8e273d60 9ff87bda866d-4731-a50b-1c1c8e273d60 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2303 full 3 4 Tyler Batty knew from a young age he wanted to play professional football. Little did he know that his football pursuits would enable him to help those in need. In this episode, BYU Football's star defensive end discusses his equine therapy non-profit, his goals of playing in the NFL, and the decision to return to BYU one more year before turning professional. https://www.byuradio.org/16d3d27b-36b4-496a-b3cb-54526ebe1238 16d3d27b36b4-496a-b3cb-54526ebe1238 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2125 full 3 3 After the sudden passing of his mother, Hinckley Ropati was faced with choosing where to play football after competing at Cerritos College. How did his mom's legacy help convince him to become a Cougar after the team had previously rejected him for being too short? In this episode, he discusses what his mother's life means to his family, what he's done to make her proud, and how he uses his faith to help deal with tragedy. He also talks about how he has climbed the depth charts through his trust in God, his coaches, and himself. https://www.byuradio.org/3b3a27ee-9202-4fd8-84f0-ae04a355f907 3b3a27ee9202-4fd8-84f0-ae04a355f907 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2457 full 3 2 Chase Roberts burst onto the BYU Football scene in 2022 with a big game against Baylor and is now solidified as one of the team's leaders. What does he do to keep himself grounded while surrounded by the spotlight? In this podcast episode, Roberts shares his deep faith in Jesus Christ, how he glorifies God on the football field, and the legacy he wishes to leave at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/f727b17d-d751-4a5b-b7a8-43b97a66d541 f727b17dd751-4a5b-b7a8-43b97a66d541 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1749 full 3 1 Chris Burgess didn't think his history with BYU was over when he left Provo in 2022 to take a coaching job at the University of Utah. That's why he didn't get rid of any of his Cougar gear. Burgess talks about BYU Basketball's vision under new head coach Kevin Young, why he thinks he is a good recruiter, and why he didn't come to BYU when he was a player coming out of California. https://www.byuradio.org/63b8ec03-1cbc-4e94-a70d-e4b14a237878 63b8ec031cbc-4e94-a70d-e4b14a237878 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 3002 full 2 39 Former BYU basketball coach Dave Rose was recently inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. But as a native of Houston, Texas, what path did he take to becoming a legend in Utah sports? Rose joins the show to discuss his path to becoming BYU's basketball coach, his battle with health challenges, and his own stellar collegiate basketball career. https://www.byuradio.org/83426bc5-6cc8-4415-a76e-38b484934bb6 83426bc56cc8-4415-a76e-38b484934bb6 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2935 full 2 38 BYU quarterback Treyson Bourguet chose to come to BYU because it allowed him to grow his faith in God. How does his faith shape him as a man in the classroom and on the field? Find out in this edition of Deep Blue's Practice Chats. https://www.byuradio.org/19bdb77a-706d-4ca5-a29c-10bf8b5bb77f 19bdb77a706d-4ca5-a29c-10bf8b5bb77f Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1166 full 2 37 Mike Smith may not have taken the chance to be a BYU quarterback, but he did manage to become a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. What does he make of his professional basketball career, and how did he transition from player to commentator? In part 2 of our interview, Mike explains what it was like playing with NBA legends like Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish. He also talks about how his short career led to him becoming an esteemed commentator. https://www.byuradio.org/f81e5570-7ce9-482c-91a1-b7855a36ed6d f81e55707ce9-482c-91a1-b7855a36ed6d Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2711 full 2 36 Most know BYU Hall-of-Famer Mike Smith as one of the best to wear a Cougar basketball jersey, but few know how close he was to wearing a BYU football jersey. In part one of our two-part series, Mike discusses his incredible high school sports career, how he decided BYU basketball was the team for him, and why the state-champion QB never suited up for LaVell Edwards in Cougar Stadium. https://www.byuradio.org/6ed82a75-07e4-4d10-a4a4-532f89aa8943 6ed82a7507e4-4d10-a4a4-532f89aa8943 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2030 full 2 35 Braden Brown’s journey to becoming BYU Football’s director of mental health and mental performance started after his NFL career ended, all thanks to his wife’s suggestion to give the field a try after deciding coaching football players was not the way to go. But Braden’s life experiences on and off the field helped him to become the guy who is now trying to build mentally strong Cougars. https://www.byuradio.org/29898f40-4cd9-4cfa-adb0-93f04af04ad3 29898f404cd9-4cfa-adb0-93f04af04ad3 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2441 full 2 34 Curtis Brown is one of the greatest running backs in BYU football history. But after his freshman season in 2002, he found himself at the bottom of the depth chart and seriously considered transferring. How did he fight back to the top and become the school's leading rusher a few years later? In this episode, Brown chronicles his journey to BYU, the most memorable plays from his record-setting career, and his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.byuradio.org/ad8a7c7e-6019-4484-a834-3e3b3454cff0 ad8a7c7e6019-4484-a834-3e3b3454cff0 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2794 full 2 33 Kyle Collinsworth was poised to have a stellar career at BYU. But after an ACL injury threatened his basketball career, how did he overcome that injury and come back stronger than ever? Collinsworth shares how receiving an impression from God led him to improve his nutrition, which expedited his recovery, and how his improved nutrition and relentless work ethic landed him in the NBA. https://www.byuradio.org/4c454470-3931-4793-9d3b-6180dc17d2aa 4c4544703931-4793-9d3b-6180dc17d2aa Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2981 full 2 32 C. Shane Reese was offered his dream job. BYU alum Andy Reid wanted to hire the statistician to work for the Philadelphia Eagles. So, how could someone who loves sports analytics turn down such an offer? In part two of our conversation with BYU's President, Reese talks about what went into his decision to stay at BYU, growing up in New Mexico, and how a conversation with another BYU president helped convince him to stick around Provo as a student. https://www.byuradio.org/538b684c-02fd-4d35-91b4-c13289021e67 538b684c02fd-4d35-91b4-c13289021e67 Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2024 full 2 31 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 assignment? In this part 1 episode, he outlines the appointment process and dives into what a day is like for the president of BYU. He also elaborates on the importance of BYU athletics in achieving the university's broader goals. https://www.byuradio.org/1b5800d1-d392-4e0f-9fc4-6e4eac6e7329 1b5800d1d392-4e0f-9fc4-6e4eac6e7329 Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1777 full 2 30 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 transfer to Louisville? Well, Aly loved his time at BYU and the conversation with him was fascinating. The former BYU Cougar discussed what it was like growing up in Egypt, getting noticed internationally for his play, and adjusting to life overseas. He also talked about what it's like to practice his Muslim faith in a place like BYU, especially during Ramadan. https://www.byuradio.org/5ca43ca8-7391-4847-b111-db5aeaea053d 5ca43ca87391-4847-b111-db5aeaea053d Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2596 full 2 29 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 collegiate career at Baylor as the starting QB. But it didn’t happen. So, how did he overcome that disappointment? In this second part episode, Bohannon details his journey from Baylor to South Florida, eventually to BYU, and how he found strength in God along the way. https://www.byuradio.org/7bf003b7-a180-457c-b058-e49303ecb3d2 7bf003b7a180-457c-b058-e49303ecb3d2 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1693 full 2 28 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 his relationships with God and his family powered him through, and how a guy from a tiny town like him can make it big. https://www.byuradio.org/6035dd81-cf02-496d-9457-1fd63200a6e8 6035dd81cf02-496d-9457-1fd63200a6e8 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1929 full 2 27 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 Chats. https://www.byuradio.org/6b124528-23d3-4deb-b774-55cf4eeb3f94 6b12452823d3-4deb-b774-55cf4eeb3f94 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1305 full 2 26 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 interview with the Cougars' Athletic Director, Tom explains the role his wife, family, and a dream played in his conversion. He also tackles his NFL and coaching careers, his relationship with the late LaVell Edwards, and the legacy he hopes to leave at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/32828533-9ccc-4401-a267-473bbae6d034 328285339ccc-4401-a267-473bbae6d034 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2509 full 2 25 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 department? Tom discusses the football injury that put BYU on his radar and how that changed the trajectory of his life forever. He also talks about what it's like to be the Cougars' athletic director and how he has been so successful in his role over the last 19 years. https://www.byuradio.org/3b18f679-c595-4bc7-94ae-30fb2d800337 3b18f679c595-4bc7-94ae-30fb2d800337 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2198 full 2 24 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 master the mind? Dr. Manning documents his journey to BYU, his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how he became the mental strength coach for BYU athletics and the Milwaukee Bucks. https://www.byuradio.org/15623211-f2da-482b-b61c-1b5c162ac3e0 15623211f2da-482b-b61c-1b5c162ac3e0 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2014 full 2 23 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. His mother timed him every day with an alarm clock. Then, an accident at a garage almost derailed Thane's budding track career. In this episode, discover how Baker walked on to the Kansas State track team, lived out his dream as one of the fastest men in the world, and was eventually honored as one of the greats in Wildcat sports history. Guests: Thane Baker - former Kansas State and Olympic Track Star Catherine Nicholson - Baker's daughter and author of the book, "Running in Borrowed Shoes: Thane Baker and the 1952 Summer Games" Cliff Rovelto - Kansas State Track and Field Head Coach https://www.byuradio.org/997bbd2a-fe73-4a23-88a6-bcb1995a02ec 997bbd2afe73-4a23-88a6-bcb1995a02ec Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 1635 full 2 22 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 running back opens up about these choices and how they led him to convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to transfer to BYU. He also talks about accepting the head coaching job at Maple Mountain High School, the importance of his faith, and what it's like being the father of NFL player, Jaren Hall. https://www.byuradio.org/b5f068de-682c-4fc3-998b-043f77e884c4 b5f068de682c-4fc3-998b-043f77e884c4 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2162 full 2 21 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 opens up about his decision not to play on that Sabbath day and what it means to be the Cougar's director of golf. He also touches on what it was like growing up in a household of golf legend Jonny Miller and how his faith and mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have shaped his life. https://www.byuradio.org/b0cdfa49-1052-4780-8971-9ac474b3d91d b0cdfa491052-4780-8971-9ac474b3d91d Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2443 full 2 20 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 junior college classes. Find out what he did next to find his way to the BYU Football team. Retzlaff also shares his feelings about starting the last four games of the season and how comfortable he feels as a Jew at BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/b509992a-2155-4909-a33b-059948d484c2 b509992a2155-4909-a33b-059948d484c2 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2052 full 2 19 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 relationship with them today. Plus, Bryan discusses his growth and resilience to make it to the NFL. https://www.byuradio.org/5b120b2e-f552-40ab-8c66-fdede4cf64e4 5b120b2ef552-40ab-8c66-fdede4cf64e4 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2269 full 2 18 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 Boston Red Sox and playing for the big club the year the Sox won the World Series. In this episode, Alvarez talks about beating the odds at different levels. He details his childhood in California, pitching in the bigs, beginning his coaching career in high school, and then moving on to college and BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/08bcf161-0829-487f-b228-696d9a60fae1 08bcf1610829-487f-b228-696d9a60fae1 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2450 full 2 17 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 his Latvian heritage has had on his life and volleyball career. https://www.byuradio.org/01a422f4-0d81-4738-905b-7cb99db4ffef 01a422f40d81-4738-905b-7cb99db4ffef Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 2022 full 2 16 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, we hear from BYU Women's Soccer goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez. She tells about her incredible conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her subsequent mission, and how it led her from Washington State to BYU. https://www.byuradio.org/aa686d77-62d8-463c-96b4-1d0f7e741e73 aa686d7762d8-463c-96b4-1d0f7e741e73 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 2309 full 2 15 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 headed in the right direction. Pratt is now leading the Cougars into their first season in the Big 12 season as the head coach. Pratt details his baseball journey from Tooele, Utah, to the minor leagues to coaching the Cougars. One thing is certain: Pratt could not have done it without his family. https://www.byuradio.org/c9c914ca-1bef-4293-bcdb-7ff6a0d99957 c9c914ca1bef-4293-bcdb-7ff6a0d99957 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 2400 full 2 14 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 Business. So, how did he get that far? Nate shares stories of hard work, hard studying, and relying on God to persevere through tough times. https://www.byuradio.org/7a27d25d-7556-44a1-b050-0b6f3b6c0d10 7a27d25d7556-44a1-b050-0b6f3b6c0d10 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 2402 full 2 13 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, Oklahoma State forward Lior Garzon, TCU guard Madison Conner, Cincinnati forward Ody Oguama, UCF women's basketball coach Sytia Messer, and Texas Tech men's basketball coach Grant McCasland. https://www.byuradio.org/3c467bc9-fecc-4a27-95a9-d1c813e7dadc 3c467bc9fecc-4a27-95a9-d1c813e7dadc Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 2170 full 2 12 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 personal lives beyond the football field. Moreover, he opens up about his extraordinary journey of embracing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following his time at BYU and the heartbreaking loss of his youngest daughter. https://www.byuradio.org/16562186-fb6c-4445-99a7-0750bbd6532e 16562186fb6c-4445-99a7-0750bbd6532e Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 2354 full 2 11 Current BYU Cougar, Spencer Johnson, had a very long and difficult journey to get to BYU, which included denying Coach Pope's invite to play for him. He describes this journey as well as what it was like to get mentioned in a General Conference talk by President Russell M. Nelson. He also delves into what it was like to return to Europe—where he served his mission and grew up—with rest of the men's basketball team. https://www.byuradio.org/749d63d2-b662-4824-a0ef-fcede362b1ff 749d63d2b662-4824-a0ef-fcede362b1ff Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 2089 full 2 10 Trent Whiting's career as a BYU Basketball player was a short one. Now, he's back in Provo as the husband of BYU Women's Basketball head coach Amber Whiting. Trent recounts his basketball journey, which included a stay in Italy as a professional basketball player. He also talks to Jason Shepherd about playing for the Utes, against the Utes, and how he and Amber managed to raise a family of D1 hoopers. https://www.byuradio.org/c05453ab-97c3-4115-b6ad-c7cab2d7fc0c c05453ab97c3-4115-b6ad-c7cab2d7fc0c Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 2147 full 2 9 BYU Baseball's Adam Law has found his way back to BYU, except not as a player but as an assistant coach for the Cougars. He chats with Jason Shepherd about how his time in Africa as a mental strength coach and playing professional baseball led him to where he is today. He also talks about what it was like growing up as the son and grandson of baseball legends Vance and Vern Law and how he has carved his own legacy. https://www.byuradio.org/fe911c3d-0414-412d-aa5e-1397ed6acb0d fe911c3d0414-412d-aa5e-1397ed6acb0d Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 2148 full 2 8 Nate Austin reunites with Jason Shepherd to delve into his remarkable journey back to BYU as a basketball staff member. They explore Nate's childhood dream of playing for the BYU Cougars, the obstacles he conquered, his career highlights, and how his faith in God played a pivotal role in securing a position on a collegiate basketball staff. https://www.byuradio.org/a4698f3d-636f-453c-acac-f1c1019f18cf a4698f3d636f-453c-acac-f1c1019f18cf Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 2402 full 2 7 Trent Moser of the BYU Men's Volleyball team recently finished traveling to various parts of the world as a member of the nation's best under-21 volleyball team. In this fun-filled episode, he talks about how humbling the experience was to see life outside of the United States and what it feels like to be considered one of the best volleyball players in the nation of his age group. He also talks about life in a volleyball family, choosing to play for the BYU Cougars and his game-day superstitions. https://www.byuradio.org/b7961271-0aaf-4296-9355-25c1ab47786f b79612710aaf-4296-9355-25c1ab47786f Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1781 full 2 6 BYU Swimmer Jordan Tiffany opens up about his intense battle with mental health, which nearly led him to retire from the sport. Having been one of the biggest swim recruits out of Utah that the state had ever seen, Tiffany committed to swim in the SEC at the University of Tennessee, only to quickly realize once he got there that he needed help with his depression. He discusses his journey to and departure from Tennessee and how God miraculously guided him back to swim for the BYU Cougars. https://www.byuradio.org/45b125a6-9bbe-410e-9a7b-b59b3f93c6a6 45b125a69bbe-410e-9a7b-b59b3f93c6a6 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 2417 full 2 5 The incredible Bronson Kaufusi has moved on from playing football, but he's giving back to young athletes. Kaufusi provides mental strength coaching to junior high and high schoolers through his Young Athletes Society. The former BYU Football and BYU Basketball star discusses his experiences playing two major D1 collegiate sports, doing missionary work while playing in the NFL and making family a focal point in his life. https://www.byuradio.org/2dfc6242-de06-4187-957d-61b0059c92bd 2dfc6242de06-4187-957d-61b0059c92bd Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 2341 full 2 4 Recently retired head tennis coach and former Cougar athlete Dave Porter reflects on prominent moments from his coaching career, current health challenges, and his improbable road to becoming the winningest coach in collegiate tennis history. https://www.byuradio.org/d1ea4d40-b442-4675-bc9c-8e3f258c002b d1ea4d40b442-4675-bc9c-8e3f258c002b Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1928 full 2 3 BYU Cougars' Kenneth Rooks' journey to becoming a U.S. steeplechase champion is incredible. He talks to Jason Shepherd about the spiritual lessons he learned from his insane comeback after falling during the U.S. Track and Field Championship and how he broke Henry Marsh's old BYU records. He also talks about growing up as an only child in Walla Walla, Washington, playing various sports in high school, serving a unique mission, and choosing to run for Brigham Young University. https://www.byuradio.org/24b97d86-fb30-4049-bec6-a5a69fd86534 24b97d86fb30-4049-bec6-a5a69fd86534 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1983 full 2 2 BYU Football's Kody Epps has one of the best smiles on the team. But the Cougar wide receiver admits it's hard to stay consistently positive. Epps shares why he decided to stick with football even though he hated it growing up. He also discusses how he was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a kid and why he wants to represent the church well even though he isn't a member. https://www.byuradio.org/61184587-b56a-4f83-b02d-e7fe9bfd8661 61184587b56a-4f83-b02d-e7fe9bfd8661 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 2028 full 2 1 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU volleyball player Davide Gardini about about his All-American career at BYU, the 2020 and 21 seasons, the challenging 22 season and repping Italy, BYU and the Church as a member of another faith. https://www.byuradio.org/ccaa9eb9-1ba5-42fc-9c76-c1b21b3357db ccaa9eb91ba5-42fc-9c76-c1b21b3357db Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT false 3654 full 1 43 Jarom Jordan talks with soccer star Ashley Hatch about becoming the NWSL’s leading scorer and a champion to scoring a goal for the USA 24 seconds into a game in Australia and repping BYU and the Church across the globe. https://www.byuradio.org/2e8e9319-2bbc-424e-91bc-5da8c4fe1a5e 2e8e93192bbc-424e-91bc-5da8c4fe1a5e Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT false 3136 full 1 42 Jarom Jordan talks with former Cougar player and BYUtv analyst David Nixon about the 2006-08 seasons and his time in the NFL. https://www.byuradio.org/dd4d1c22-c37e-4d7a-99f5-47f0af3259c5 dd4d1c22c37e-4d7a-99f5-47f0af3259c5 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT false 4592 full 1 41 Jarom Jordan talks with former Cougar player and BYUtv analyst David Nixon about growing up in College Station, almost going to Texas A&M and being part of BYU’s return to glory 2006 to 2008. https://www.byuradio.org/a5dab16a-8222-47c4-bc33-1876ffbd6c92 a5dab16a8222-47c4-bc33-1876ffbd6c92 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT false 4650 full 1 40 Jarom Jordan talks with BYUtv women’s basketball analyst Kristen Kozlowski about transferring from Boise State as a player, getting into broadcasting, and how women’s hoops will compete in the Big 12. https://www.byuradio.org/78159448-c291-49f9-b733-fbb0181b940c 78159448c291-49f9-b733-fbb0181b940c Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 3536 full 1 39 Jarom Jordan talks with former BYU basketball player Trent Plaisted about helping resurrect Cougar basketball, the decision to leave after his junior year, playing professional for 10 seasons on three continents and his connection with Kresmir Cosic. https://www.byuradio.org/00cc4db4-9904-4527-9d90-b62907f63b83 00cc4db49904-4527-9d90-b62907f63b83 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4395 full 1 38 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU women’s volleyball head coach Heather Olmstead about her miraculous birth with help from a Prophet, playing professionally in Croatia, and turning the women’s volleyball team into the program it is today. https://www.byuradio.org/780ca228-6305-4d55-a0a2-6b173ea5c6d8 780ca2286305-4d55-a0a2-6b173ea5c6d8 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 3820 full 1 37 Jarom Jordan talks with BYUtv Men’s Volleyball analyst Steve Vail about how he survived brain cancer without missing a single broadcast. https://www.byuradio.org/01492855-cd3f-4ca0-95b9-2697be09e4b6 01492855cd3f-4ca0-95b9-2697be09e4b6 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4642 full 1 36 Jarom Jordan talks with former Cougar WR, Dax Milne about his 2020 season at BYU, the Coastal Carolina game, the decision to leave early, and playing in the NFL. https://www.byuradio.org/b3edd8c8-c0a6-42c5-b9a2-82b81cd32085 b3edd8c8c0a6-42c5-b9a2-82b81cd32085 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4334 full 1 35 Jarom Jordan talks with Olympian, Ed Eyestone about growing up in Ogden, running for a living, going from runner to broadcaster and now coaching the Cougars to national championships. https://www.byuradio.org/eab71a5a-4067-4e08-8bdc-7491646cdbf8 eab71a5a4067-4e08-8bdc-7491646cdbf8 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4350 full 1 34 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU men’s golf coach Bruce Brockbank about taking over for Karl Tucker, maintaining the high standard of excellence for the program and what the Big 12 means for the Cougars. https://www.byuradio.org/fe3514d9-dbec-4822-a3b3-f05712b43129 fe3514d9dbec-4822-a3b3-f05712b43129 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4553 full 1 33 Jarom Jordan talks with Mark and Lee Anne Pope in part two about playing for Larry Bird, living in Turkey, and leaving medical school at Columbia for less than 30 grand a year at Georgia to start coaching. https://www.byuradio.org/b6e485d4-94ae-4b89-ac18-0564d3ce435a b6e485d494ae-4b89-ac18-0564d3ce435a Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 3065 full 1 32 Jarom Jordan talks with Olympic gymnast and silver medalist Guard Young about his family legacy at BYU, coping with the end of the men’s program, his time at Oklahoma and leading the women’s team. https://www.byuradio.org/39c6d8fd-d876-4037-b285-3621a0f07ce4 39c6d8fdd876-4037-b285-3621a0f07ce4 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 3242 full 1 31 Jarom Jordan talks with former Cougar baseball player Adam Law about his family legacy in the game, life in the minors and his new job for the Dodgers with mental strength. https://www.byuradio.org/2e3f3381-1ebc-4fed-b9b8-a403a73ef2e6 2e3f33811ebc-4fed-b9b8-a403a73ef2e6 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4192 full 1 30 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU Baseball Coach Mike Littlewood about officiating in March Madness, turning down a job in the NBA, a tumor he had removed and the future of Cougar baseball. https://www.byuradio.org/04509e3c-6d94-4e5a-b942-7777f6360ea2 04509e3c6d94-4e5a-b942-7777f6360ea2 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 07:00:00 GMT false 4545 full 1 29 Jarom Jordan talks with former BYU football player, now pastor Derwin Gray about his Cougar playing days, intercepting Steve Young and tackling Barry Sanders, and how he came to know God. https://www.byuradio.org/c1779320-9a3b-4c2e-8dcf-a8d4884cfd8f c17793209a3b-4c2e-8dcf-a8d4884cfd8f Sat, 18 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT false 2984 full 1 28 Jarom Jordan talks with Blaine Fowler about his recruitment to BYU, almost playing in the CFL and NFL and calling games for the Cougars for over 30 years. https://www.byuradio.org/dce398d5-4453-4b90-b023-16ed3e231a7a dce398d54453-4b90-b023-16ed3e231a7a Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT false 4955 full 1 27 Jarom Jordan talks with "Elder 8 Mile" Travis Hansen, former BYU and NBA basketball player https://www.byuradio.org/ff98d717-3e67-4950-9580-302f36156738 ff98d7173e67-4950-9580-302f36156738 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT false 3997 full 1 26 Jarom Jordan talks with Whitney Johnson about BYU Athletics’ efforts in diversity & inclusion. https://www.byuradio.org/cff5db72-5797-4b22-8c80-a40e6f89bf7c cff5db725797-4b22-8c80-a40e6f89bf7c Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT false 3459 full 1 25 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU Senior Associate Athletic Director Liz Darger about going from aspiring Utah State walk-on volleyball player to high school basketball coach to the senior woman administrator at BYU who has helped with NCAA Common Ground and part of the group that got BYU into the Big 12. https://www.byuradio.org/6db8d22b-9be1-4357-9204-6ab85e4c09b4 6db8d22b9be1-4357-9204-6ab85e4c09b4 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT false 4451 full 1 24 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU Women’s Golf coach Carrie Roberts about the legacy of the Summerhays family in golf, the influence of her parents on her life, and the decision to abandon her husband’s then recent law degree to return to BYU to coach the team. https://www.byuradio.org/11ab7966-0ba5-4e68-9f18-33c3382090ac 11ab79660ba5-4e68-9f18-33c3382090ac Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT false 4474 full 1 23 Jarom Jordan talks with Dave McCann about how he got into broadcasting, working for Good Morning America as a BYU student and traveling the world and interviewing Mickey Mantle, Mike Tyson and others. https://www.byuradio.org/e26379b4-98f5-412f-a3ad-e8bc5a0a7ebf e26379b498f5-412f-a3ad-e8bc5a0a7ebf Sat, 06 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 5360 full 1 22 Jarom Jordan talks with National Champion QB Robbie Bosco about the BYU coach pacing by his math class on signing day, how he played on an injured knee in the Holiday Bowl in 1984 Holiday Bowl, and the influence his Dad had on his career. https://www.byuradio.org/63aeac17-815c-46ce-a34d-cd9b91dadcae 63aeac17815c-46ce-a34d-cd9b91dadcae Sat, 30 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4751 full 1 21 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU Women’s Soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood about growing up in Oregon, transferring from Ricks, getting the women’s soccer program NCAA sanctioned and winning. https://www.byuradio.org/e1fe9c77-a9dc-4e81-8f48-bb3b7960ee42 e1fe9c77a9dc-4e81-8f48-bb3b7960ee42 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3877 full 1 20 Deep Blue explores the most compelling human interest stories in BYU sports as Jarom Jordan talks with current and former coaches and players. https://www.byuradio.org/2fe7d651-50c6-4afd-b186-04fc648f2f43 2fe7d65150c6-4afd-b186-04fc648f2f43 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4224 full 1 19 Jarom Jordan talks with 18-year NFL veteran punter Lee Johnson about how he kicked a 60-yard FG in his first ever kick in front of anyone; being teammates with Jim McMahon, Steve Young and Tom Brady at BYU and in the NFL, kicking barefoot and more. https://www.byuradio.org/6df3d4d9-8f74-4c64-8ca1-f15df20462f5 6df3d4d98f74-4c64-8ca1-f15df20462f5 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4735 full 1 18 Jarom Jordan talks with running superstars Anna Camp Bennett & Whittni Orton about growing up in small Utah towns, winning national titles, and setting a world record together. https://www.byuradio.org/29487e60-3df1-4c6f-8c5b-c7d0f9d427b0 29487e603df1-4c6f-8c5b-c7d0f9d427b0 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4534 full 1 17 Jarom Jordan talks with national champion runner Courtney Wayment about turning from soccer to running, oxygen deficiency, overcoming injuries and nearly making the Tokyo Olympics. https://www.byuradio.org/25d67f12-0b5b-4d10-9fb9-55ee555d71f5 25d67f120b5b-4d10-9fb9-55ee555d71f5 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4502 full 1 16 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU Associate AD / Director of Marketing and Promotions, David Almodova about the fan experience at BYU sporting events, what he learned from working at Southern Utah and Duke and what marketing in 2020 was like. https://www.byuradio.org/092b3199-5a11-4beb-841d-888807495983 092b31995a11-4beb-841d-888807495983 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4462 full 1 15 Jarom Jordan talks with Chad Lewis about the role his Dad’s stroke had on his football career, the 1996 season, his NFL career, calling a Super Bowl in Mandarin and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. https://www.byuradio.org/e2347c28-3cbc-41b8-b450-0ae92039d1fe e2347c283cbc-41b8-b450-0ae92039d1fe Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4944 full 1 14 Jarom Jordan talks with Reno Mahe about being kicked out of BYU, returning to have an incredible career in Provo, playing with the Eagles in the NFL, and the impact of his daughter’s passing five years ago. https://www.byuradio.org/7bbe0e2b-1e19-4686-baa6-4da96d538e35 7bbe0e2b1e19-4686-baa6-4da96d538e35 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3984 full 1 13 Jarom Jordan talks with All-American soccer player Mikayla Colohan about her upbringing, getting drafted but staying at BYU for two more seasons and what the 2021 team is capable of doing. https://www.byuradio.org/83e2289a-711c-4fc6-bc54-66522d607be1 83e2289a711c-4fc6-bc54-66522d607be1 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3828 full 1 12 Jarom Jordan talks with Greg Wrubell about his path to becoming “Voice of the Cougars” including the influences he had growing up, the job he didn't get, and how he made his own luck. https://www.byuradio.org/7943ed18-9ec0-4787-9844-962f2b09936a 7943ed189ec0-4787-9844-962f2b09936a Sat, 14 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 5084 full 1 11 Hema Heimuli discusses his Cougar Football family legacy, how he went from working at the SLC airport for Delta to producing sports TV shows and how culture intersects and affects everything he does. https://www.byuradio.org/7fd5f278-5545-46a4-b0fc-67444f864312 7fd5f2785545-46a4-b0fc-67444f864312 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 2617 full 1 10 BYU Men’s Volleyball coach Shawn Olmstead who discusses growing up in a volleyball family, running ultra marathons and recounts the amazing story of a live-saving surgery his Mom had while pregnant with his twin sisters. https://www.byuradio.org/3ef20a78-304f-46c7-9dc3-58345e72a39e 3ef20a78304f-46c7-9dc3-58345e72a39e Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 4520 full 1 9 Jarom Jordan speaks with BYUSN partner Spencer Linton about his journey to BYUtv and the impact his Father Kent had on him. https://www.byuradio.org/a3181a7b-8a58-42be-a730-8315749b4147 a3181a7b8a58-42be-a730-8315749b4147 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3670 full 1 8 Jarom Jordan talks with former Cougar All-American rugby player Kimball Kjar about life after BYU including being the CEO of the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby. https://www.byuradio.org/05dcb370-b599-4303-9a66-2f21c6d61550 05dcb370b599-4303-9a66-2f21c6d61550 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3749 full 1 7 Explore the most compelling BYU sports stories through Deep Blue with host Jarom Jordan as he talks with women’s hoops assistant coach Lee Cummard about his playing career at BYU and in Europe and his coaching career in Provo with the talented women’s team. https://www.byuradio.org/9407ace0-bf68-4582-b522-b9f95796fde5 9407ace0bf68-4582-b522-b9f95796fde5 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3333 full 1 6 Jarom Jordan talks with BYU women’s hoops assistant coach Melanie Day on dealing with cancer, her bucket list, and how her life has changed from these experiences. https://www.byuradio.org/7146981a-8e2d-4a98-ba09-1f8d7a16a4ce 7146981a8e2d-4a98-ba09-1f8d7a16a4ce Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 3184 full 1 5 Jarom Jordan talks with Hoops & Social Media Superstar, Shaylee Gonzales about how she became a viral social media sensation, overcoming an ACL tear and what’s next for her basketball career. https://www.byuradio.org/c8c8fd64-f9e1-4f8a-96cb-595bb5087e4f c8c8fd64f9e1-4f8a-96cb-595bb5087e4f Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 2809 full 1 4 Explore the most compelling BYU sports stories through Deep Blue with host Jarom Jordan as talks with Craig Cusick about his buzzer beater vs Utah State in 2013 after finding out his Dad had cancer https://www.byuradio.org/3565a280-ea60-493e-932f-edbfe69abbd2 3565a280ea60-493e-932f-edbfe69abbd2 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 2726 full 1 3 Join Jarom Jordan as we get to know how Uriah "Lopa" Leiataua came to join the BYU Football team, and how Compton California, his Samoan roots, devotion to school, and football injuries has shaped his life. https://www.byuradio.org/6b753089-72e2-4854-a698-0c892037f280 6b75308972e2-4854-a698-0c892037f280 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 2080 full 1 2 Deep Blue explores the most compelling human interest stories in BYU sports as Jarom Jordan talks with current and former coaches and players. https://www.byuradio.org/ff61d9ac-1004-4dc5-a3eb-2ce335202de0 ff61d9ac1004-4dc5-a3eb-2ce335202de0 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false 2945 full 1 1