Episodes

  • Mark Durrant: Making His Mark

    Mark Durrant: Making His Mark
    Jan 21 2025
    Cougar fans know Mark Durrant for his amazing and funny color commentary on BYU men's basketball radio broadcasts, but does he exist outside of that sphere? Shockingly enough, he does, and he's actually quite interesting! The self-deprecating analyst tells how he was able to make a name for himself beyond the success of his parents and siblings. He also expounds on his days playing for the Cougs and how it created long-lasting relationships in his life.
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    44 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
  • Ben Bywater: Bent Not Broken

    Ben Bywater: Bent Not Broken
    Jan 14 2025
    Ben Bywater had everything going for him heading into the 2023 BYU football season. But when a career-ending injury obliterated plans, how did he find the strength to keep going? In this episode, hear Ben's perspective on his brutal injury and how trials from his mission prepared him for adversity.
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    47 mins
  • Connor Pay: The Conversion Process

    Connor Pay: The Conversion Process
    Jan 7 2025
    Why would two prominent BYU Football players start a podcast focusing on Sunday School lessons from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? For Connor Pay, it’s about using his platform to inspire far beyond the football field. Connor opens up about the faith crisis that led to a deep conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he describes how his and Chase Roberts' podcast, "Two Point Conversion," came to be.
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    47 mins
  • John Beck Part 2: Harline is Still Open

    John Beck Part 2: Harline is Still Open
    Dec 17 2024
    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.
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    35 mins
  • John Beck Part 1: Quarterback Whisperer

    John Beck Part 1: Quarterback Whisperer
    Dec 10 2024
    Former BYU Football quarterback John Beck's NFL career didn't go as planned, but he's made a name for himself as one of the best quarterback coaches in the nation. In this Part 1 episode, John shares how he transitioned from the NFL to become an elite quarterback coach, overcame adversity in high school, and navigated a rocky start to his recruitment at BYU.
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    31 mins
  • Richie Saunders & Fousseyni Traore: Brothers Beyond Ball

    Richie Saunders & Fousseyni Traore: Brothers Beyond Ball
    Dec 3 2024
    How do two people who speak different languages and come from different countries become as close as siblings? According to Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore: be good at basketball. In this episode, they discuss how Fouss ended up living with Richie's family, how Richie helped Fouss adapt to the US and learn English, and what their relationship means to them today. They also discuss the madness that ensued following Mark Pope's departure and Kevin Young's hire.
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    43 mins
  • Leon White: Dominant Defender

    Leon White: Dominant Defender
    Nov 19 2024
    Leon White had high hopes for BYU's Football team entering the 1984 season, but his world turned upside down with the devastating news of his father's cancer diagnosis. In this podcast episode, discover how Leon faced an unimaginable choice and found strength in his father’s encouragement to stay with the BYU football team. His mission became clear: to lead his team back to the Holiday Bowl in his hometown of San Diego, giving his father a final chance to see him play. Discover the powerful story of a son’s love, a father's support, and the unforgettable memory of becoming a national champion.
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    35 mins