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Deep Blue

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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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.

Deep Blue - 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.
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Deep Blue - 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.
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Deep Blue - Gary Sheide: Quarterback Factory Founder
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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.
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Deep Blue - C. Shane Reese Part 2: Game-time Decisions
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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.
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Deep Blue - 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.
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Deep Blue - Deep Blue Returns
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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.
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Deep Blue - Dave Porter: Hope, Health, and Hawaii
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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.
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Deep Blue - Kody Epps: Sticking With Football
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08/29/23 • 33 min

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.
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Deep Blue - Davide Gardini - The Italian Stallion
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04/23/22 • 60 min

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.
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Deep Blue - 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 94 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 50 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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