Episodes

  • 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.
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    30 mins
  • 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
  • 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.
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    53 mins
  • Feed Drop: Royal Legacy

    Feed Drop: Royal Legacy
    May 20 2025
    Jason Shepherd and the Deep Blue team will have another great episode next week. In the meantime, we are featuring one of BYUradio's other great sports podcasts. Royal Legacy dives deep into the family connections of BYU sports. This week's episode features Chris and Chloee Hoke. Chris is a former defensive tackle for the BYU Cougars and Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chloee just finished her freshman season on the BYU gymnastics team. They talk about the challenges of raising a family while playing in the NFL, how to embrace adversity, and what it means to their family to compete at BYU.
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    41 mins
  • Coleby Clawson: The Hit Heard Around the World

    Coleby Clawson: The Hit Heard Around the World
    May 13 2025
    Coleby Clawson once made headlines with a hit that took down a Heisman winner—but now he’s tackling something even bigger. As BYU’s Assistant Athletic Director for Football Health and Performance, how is he using his own journey from overlooked recruit to standout linebacker to help today’s players stay strong, healthy, and ready to compete? Find out how Coleby’s experiences on the field shaped his career off it and why he’s determined to give back to the program that changed his life.
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    54 mins
  • Fui Vakapuna: Grateful to God

    Fui Vakapuna: Grateful to God
    May 6 2025
    Former BYU and NFL running back Fui Vakapuna was known for his tenacity on the field—but today, he’s channeling that strength into something even more powerful. Why did he choose to leave football behind and dedicate his life to helping students feel seen, heard, and valued through BYU’s Office of Belonging? Find out how Fui overcame brain surgery, learned to walk again, and is now building connection and hope for the next generation of BYU students.
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    50 mins
  • Practice Chats: BYU Football Defensive Backs

    Practice Chats: BYU Football Defensive Backs
    Apr 29 2025
    In this edition of Practice Chats, we catch up with BYU defensive backs Tommy Prassas and Therrian Alexander III. How did Tommy go from early enrollee to scoring a defensive touchdown as a freshman? And what does the number one jersey mean to Therrian—and why did he feel pressure to live up to it? Find out how these two rising stars are making their mark on the field and bringing their own style and swagger to the BYU defense.
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    21 mins
  • Tyler Herget: Setting Goals, Serving Others

    Tyler Herget: Setting Goals, Serving Others
    Apr 22 2025
    Tyler Herget didn’t always plan on ending up at BYU. So, how did a late start in volleyball, a mission to Argentina, and a transfer from Penn State all lead him to Provo? And why was he willing to take a chance on a program that gave him no promises? In this episode, Tyler shares how faith, hard work, and a deep love for the game—and his family—shaped a journey he never saw coming.
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    35 mins
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