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  • Andrew Mikkelsen: The Fighting Kicker
    2025/12/16
    Andrew Mikkelsen grew up a massive BYU football fan and dreamed of playing for the Cougars. But when a terrible accident derailed his football career, how did he still accomplish his goal of playing Division I football? In this podcast episode, Andrew shares his journey from growing up in a large family in rural Oregon to overcoming a life-changing car accident and ultimately earning his spot as a kicker for BYU. He opens up about the challenges and blessings of serving a mission in Samoa, the twists and turns of his athletic career, and how he found a new competitive outlet in MMA after football. Along the way, Andrew reflects on the lessons learned from both triumphs and setbacks, the importance of family and faith, and what drives him to keep pushing forward.
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    51 分
  • Deep Blue Returns
    2023/08/23
    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 分
  • Marc Lyons: Radio Legend
    2025/12/09
    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 分
  • Michael Davie: Building Basketball Superstars
    2025/12/02
    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 分
  • Practice Chats: Matt Mitchell
    2025/11/25
    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 分
  • Bart Oates: NFL Champion
    2025/11/18
    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 分
  • Lee Johnson: The Barefooted Punter
    2025/11/11
    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 分
  • Mihailo Boskovic: From Pro to Provo
    2025/11/04
    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 分