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Deep Blue

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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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Latest episode

Dec 16, 2025

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Episodes

Bronson Kaufusi: The Kaufusi Mentality 19.09.2023

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...

Dave Porter: Hope, Health, and Hawaii 12.09.2023

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.

Kenneth Rooks: [Steeple]chasing Superstardom 05.09.2023

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 sch...

Kody Epps: Sticking With Football 29.08.2023

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 mem...

Deep Blue Returns 23.08.2023

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.

Davide Gardini - The Italian Stallion 23.04.2022

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.

Ashley Hatch - A Soccer Journey 16.04.2022

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.

David Nixon - Get Game Ball, Get Cut 09.04.2022

Jarom Jordan talks with former Cougar player and BYUtv analyst David Nixon about the 2006-08 seasons and his time in the NFL.

David Nixon - Almost an Aggie 26.03.2022

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.

Kristen Kozlowski - A Broadcasting Life 12.03.2022

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.

Trent Plaisted - Global Player 05.03.2022

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.

Heather Olmstead - Carpinteria to Provo 26.02.2022

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.

Steve Vail - That’s Gnarly 19.02.2022

Jarom Jordan talks with BYUtv Men’s Volleyball analyst Steve Vail about how he survived brain cancer without missing a single broadcast.

Dax Milne - Overcoming the Odds 12.02.2022

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.

Ed Eyestone - Running Across the Globe 05.02.2022

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.

Bruce Brockbank - A lifetime at BYU 29.01.2022

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.

Mark & Lee Anne Pope - Part 2 22.01.2022

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.

Guard Young - Olympic Medalist 15.01.2022

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.

Adam Law - Mental Strength 08.01.2022

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.

Mike Littlewood - Basketball Referee 01.01.2022

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.

Derwin Gray - Evangelical DB 18.12.2021

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.

Blaine Fowler - From New York to Utah 11.12.2021

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.

Travis Hansen - Elder 8 Mile 04.12.2021

Jarom Jordan talks with "Elder 8 Mile" Travis Hansen, former BYU and NBA basketball player

Whitney Johnson - Diversity & Inclusion 27.11.2021

Jarom Jordan talks with Whitney Johnson about BYU Athletics’ efforts in diversity & inclusion.

Liz Darger - Common Ground 20.11.2021

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.

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