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  • Deep Blue Returns

    Deep Blue Returns
    Aug 23 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.
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    1 min
  • Marc Lyons: Radio Legend

    Marc Lyons: Radio Legend
    Dec 9 2025
    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.
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    50 min
  • Michael Davie: Building Basketball Superstars

    Michael Davie: Building Basketball Superstars
    Dec 2 2025
    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.
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    42 min
  • Practice Chats: Matt Mitchell

    Practice Chats: Matt Mitchell
    Nov 25 2025
    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.
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    18 min
  • Bart Oates: NFL Champion

    Bart Oates: NFL Champion
    Nov 18 2025
    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
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    38 min
  • Lee Johnson: The Barefooted Punter

    Lee Johnson: The Barefooted Punter
    Nov 11 2025
    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.
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    46 min
  • Mihailo Boskovic: From Pro to Provo

    Mihailo Boskovic: From Pro to Provo
    Nov 4 2025
    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.
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    45 min
  • Feed Drop: Legends of '84

    Feed Drop: Legends of '84
    Oct 28 2025
    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.
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    33 min