Episodes

  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Jaren Hall: Trials & Touchdowns

    Jaren Hall: Trials & Touchdowns
    Jul 8 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    40 mins
  • Westin Wilson: UFC Underdog

    Westin Wilson: UFC Underdog
    Jul 1 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    51 mins
  • Feed Drop: Legends of '84

    Feed Drop: Legends of '84
    Jun 24 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    26 mins
  • Practice Chats: Corey Stefon Johnson

    Practice Chats: Corey Stefon Johnson
    Jun 17 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    16 mins
  • Zac Erekson Part 2: How One Decision Altered His Path Forever

    Zac Erekson Part 2: How One Decision Altered His Path Forever
    Jun 10 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    43 mins
  • Zac Erekson Part 1: College Coach and Game Show Champ

    Zac Erekson Part 1: College Coach and Game Show Champ
    Jun 3 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    30 mins
  • Lee Cummard: Coming Full Circle

    Lee Cummard: Coming Full Circle
    May 27 2025
    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.
    Show more Show less
    53 mins