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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Deep Blue episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Deep Blue for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Deep Blue episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Curtis Brown: Becoming "The Guy"
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06/11/24 • 46 min
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.
02/04/25 • 46 min
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.
Abe Alvarez: Beating the Odds
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01/16/24 • 40 min
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.
11/12/24 • 39 min
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.
05/14/24 • 33 min
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.
Kalin Hall: Proud Papa
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02/20/24 • 36 min
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.
12/17/24 • 34 min
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.
Deep Blue Returns
Deep Blue
08/23/23 • 1 min
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.
09/12/23 • 32 min
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.
Todd Miller: Staying His Course
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02/13/24 • 40 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Deep Blue have?
Deep Blue currently has 112 episodes available.
What topics does Deep Blue cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Deep Blue?
The episode title 'Lynette Hernaez on Her Y' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Deep Blue?
The average episode length on Deep Blue is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Deep Blue released?
Episodes of Deep Blue are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Deep Blue?
The first episode of Deep Blue was released on Jun 5, 2021.
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