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50 Shades of Red & Blue

43 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 9 years ago -

Three Utah based sports fans rant and ramble through the weeks headlines. We cover the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, Utah Jazz and all other news local and national. Join us weekly. Do it!

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Episodes

Episode 43 | Football is Back Fans!

September 03, 2015 10:31 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

It’s College Football Eve / Day in America and our favorite Universities are taking the field!  We take a tour around the State of Utah and start our in season programing, where we discuss what it will take for Utah State, University of Utah and Brigham Young University to win their match up’s this weekend.  We also discuss what it will take for their opponents must to to get the victory as well.   We have a special guest in studio who provides us with some BIG 10 Conference knowledge Jeff...

Episode 42 | CFB State of the State of 2015

August 28, 2015 02:31 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

In our State of the State episode a week before College Football Eve the crew sits down to discuss who will claim best team in the state, best positions and who will have the best season.  We do it in true Holy Rival fashion with our Red and Blue Goggles.  We might surprise you with our predictions - join us for this lively discussion.   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Sti...

Episode 41 | All Hail The Rivalry Lives!

August 20, 2015 21:41 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

Chris Hill the University of Utah’s Athletic Director made comment related to the BYU and Utah Rivalry to a local newspaper.  Since we are 15 days to the start of college football the media reacted.  We have a spirited debate if it was the Media’s fault or was it Chris Hill’s?  Oh, and we cover Utah State Football’s Fall Preview in 15 seconds.  Join Us won't you?   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leav...

Episode 40 | The BYU Football Preview Show

August 13, 2015 15:55 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

In this Episode of 50 Shades of Red & Blue we Preview BYU’s 2015 Season.  It’s 22 Days until Kick Off and we explore what success should look like, the Bronco Mendenhall effect and we discuss from a fan's perspective what does Brigham Young have to figure out so the 2015 season will be a success.  Join us if for this insightful discussion.   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and...

Episode 39 | The University of Utah Football Preview Show

August 06, 2015 11:46 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

In this Episode of 50 Shades of Red & Blue we Preview the University of Utah’s 2015 Season.  It’s 29 Days until Kick Off and we explore what success should look like, the Kyle Whittingham and Chris Hill Relationship and we discuss from a fan's perspective what does Utah have to figure out so the 2015 season will be a success.  Join us if for this insightful discussion.   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Pleas...

Episode 38 | The Tebow Effect

July 28, 2015 04:51 - 1 hour - 81 MB

We talk about the Braxton Miller decision at Ohio State University to switch to Wide Receiver, we ponder the thought: Is the disparity between success in college and the #NFL real or just perceived?  How do colleges balance success in their programs vs. selling success in the NFL?   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

Episode 37 | In It To Win It!

July 23, 2015 05:41 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

This week the Holy Rivals crew sit down and talk about the amazing change in fates for former University of Utah football star Dominique Hatfield.  Dani and Brad cannot wait to share the joy of Education Week at BYU’s Day’s of 47 Parade flat. We also discuss the recent pronouncement by Missouri Coach Gary Pinkel that all “Independent Football Teams” needed to be forced to join a conference.  We go 50 Shades deeper and tackle the question: Given that CFB has never been about “consistency”, s...

Episode 36 | Stone Cold and Sober

July 16, 2015 05:28 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

The Holy Rivals crew sit down and talk about if the @MLB All-Star Game is still relevant in the sports world.  We also discuss the recent comments by BYU Great Jim McMahon who was being interviewed for Comcast Sportsnet Chicago’s “Inside Look” cited the lack of college life in Provo, UT - saying “It was a tough place to go to school.”  With the recent trends of college shootings, domestic violence on College Campuses as well as the NFL - should college campuses become more “Stone Cold Sober”...

Episode 35 | $180 and a Bullet

July 09, 2015 05:54 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

We talk Utah Jazz and if Dante Exum is up to the task for the 2015 campaign.  In our 50 Shades Deeper conversation we discuss: "Do sports really turn off someone's moral compass in the name of winning?" Citing Three News stories in NCAA Football, D'Andre Johnson FSU, Dominique Hatfield Utah, and Charles West BYU.

Episode 34 | He Hate Me

June 17, 2015 05:11 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

This weeks theme is Hate.  Brian, Brad and Dani discuss why we hate in sports and whom do we really hate?  We will also discuss Max Hall and Alema Harrington's addiction stories and their road to redemption. Plus we discuss who is the greatest player of all time Michael Jordan or LeBron James.

Episode 33 | The Weird Cousin in the Corner

June 11, 2015 05:11 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Brian, Brad & Dani chat about BYU's Utah County Pipeline for Mens Basketball Recruiting, The Neutral Site deal with Duke and the University of Utah, Bryce Harper hates BYU and in our "50 Shades Deeper" we debate if BYU is the Weird Cousin in the Corner or are they mainstream?

Episode 32 | Big Brother Little Brother

June 04, 2015 04:44 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Brian and Dani join Brad in discussing The Tyler Haws Show, Who will the Utah Jazz Draft, and Brad challenges Chanse (our guest host) in Episode 31 with the University of Utah's football recruiting.  In our 50 'Shades Deeper' discussion we answer "In 10 years, will the hierarchy for Utah In-State football be Utah & BYU or another version?

Episode 31 | The NCAA Football Recruiting Cockpit

May 28, 2015 05:04 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Brian, Dani and guest host Chanse Frenette chat about NCAA Transfer Roulette, NCAA Basketball Rule Changes, and Is LeBron an Evil player.  In our 50 Shades deeper conversation we explore the question: "Is it better for our Universities to recruit in state, or is that a fan problem?"

Episode 30 | NCAA Football The Thorn Within

May 21, 2015 14:15 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Brian, Brad & Dani chat about BYU's Honor Code, the quality of the PAC12 Network, Utah Basketball Director Norm Parrish and we go 50 Shades Deeper about NCAA Football scheduling with the Question: Is it better to be average against great or great against average?

Episode 29 | The NFL and Fidel Goodell

May 14, 2015 13:08 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Brian, Brad & Dani chat about the state of sports and their perspective in daily life.  They chat about the NFL and Fidel Goodell in the 50 Shades Deeper conversation.  What side are you on?

Episode 28 | At BYU do NFL Dreams Die?

May 07, 2015 15:01 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down for our weekly quick hits and we take our discussion 50 Shades deeper to discuss college recruiting, the challenges that face BYU and what they need to do to improve!

Episode 27 | Is the University of Utah in good hands?

April 30, 2015 05:31 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani chat if the University of Utah would better off with Allstate than Chirs Hill at the help of the Athletic Department. Join us for our lively debate.

Episode 26 | Ever see a grown man naked?

April 23, 2015 04:54 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani chat about the NFL schedule, Bronco's comments regarding an epic shift for P5 inclusion, Utah Basketball and Gymnastics.  We do our 50 Shades Deeper conversation on the NCAA transfer rules and if the NCAA is still relevant.

Episode 25 | Play Ball!

April 16, 2015 05:09 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down to talk about Aaron Hernandez, Big12 legislation, Utah Football QB Progression, Jakob Poeltl in the quick hits and we breakdown the rivalry game and which school needs it more, BYU or Utah?

Episode 24 |The Running Utes Final Four

April 02, 2015 12:01 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani welcome our newest Writer Nathan Nielson to the podcast.  We touch on our 4 quick hits on BYU, Utah, the NCAA Tournament, Spring Football, and our 50 Shades Deeper about the 'Other' Collegiate sports.

Episode 23 | BYU's AD Tom Holmoe Mission Accomplished?

March 26, 2015 05:06 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down to chat about our four (4) quick hits in the holy war and we discuss in our "50 Shades Deeper" conversation is if it's Mission Accomplished for BYU's AD Tom Holmoe now BYU is considered a P5 qualified school by the SEC.

Episode 22 | Are the Running Utes Jinxed as a 5th Seed in the NCAA?

March 19, 2015 15:54 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down and chat about holy war between the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.  Our chat coveres the following four quick hits: The NFL - Chris Borland from the 49ers Utah/BYU Spring Football - Biggest improvements needed BYU Mens Basketball - Is a four guard line up working? BYU Mens Basketball - Should BYU consider a larger recruiting venue other than Alpine, UT and Lone Peak High School? We explore our  "50 Shades Deeper" segment tonight centers a...

Episode 21 | Does BYU get better coverage in an LDS State like Utah?

March 12, 2015 06:15 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani get together to chat about our 4 quick hits, and we delve into our 50 Shades Deeper conversation "Is there a bias in the media coverage for BYU? NFL: NFL allegiances on the podcast How are your teams fairing in free agency? Can any other sport compete with the NFL? Utah Jazz:  What are your new win totals for the Jazz? BYU Mens BB: Did they do enough to get into the NCAA tournament? Utah Mens BB: What is a successful PAC12 tournament results? 50 Shades deeper disc...

Episode 20 - Progress or Regression at the Utah?

March 05, 2015 12:54 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Brian Child, Brad Pierce and Danielle Edwards join in our weekly discussion of the 50 Shades of Red & Blue.  First we tackle our four quick hits: Utah Jazz: Addition by Subtraction? BYU Mens: BB:  Did BYU do enough to make the big dance? Utah Mens BB:  With the loss to Arizona will everything be fine? BYU Football: Bowl Brawl number of suspensions enough?   And we delve into our 50 Shades Deeper Discussion of the University of Utah Football Program:   Has the University of Utah turne...

Episode 19 | Did we make a mistake?

February 26, 2015 06:06 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Brian, Brad and Danille are back in the studio to discuss our 4 quick hits on the NFL, University of Utah and Brigham Young men's basket ball chances in the NCAA tournament.  We discuss the impact of the NBA trade deadline and the Utah Jazz. NFL Draft:  Any local boys stand out for Utah and BYU? Utah Mens Basket Ball: With the recent loss to Oregon does this leave Utah vunerable to get in the NCAA Tournament? BYU Mens Basket Ball: With a recent win vs. San Diego does BYU need to win out t...

Episode 18 - 50 Shades of #ThisIsY

February 19, 2015 06:58 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani explore the Seven Deadly Questions: Is it fair for the Denver Broncos to ask Peyton Manning to take a paycut? What was more impressive at the NBA ALL-Star weekend: The Dunk Competition or the Three Point Competition? With BYU mens basketball team having 20 wins, is 20 wins a good benchmark for getting into the NCAA tournament? With the age of College Basketball having one and one players, does this help or hurt the University of Utah's mens basketball team this year?...

Episode 17 - Why people are born in November

February 12, 2015 06:23 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani jump in studio to give respect to the namesake of this podcast the 50 Shades of Gray.  We do it honor and keeping true to our home teams and discuss the Holy War, University of Utah, BYU, NCAA Tournament, Utah Jazz, Trade Rumors and who deserves a spanking in our seven deadly questions.  We also discuss why people are born in November. Should the Utah Jazz consider holding on to Enis Kanter or should they trade him? All Star Games, do they really get your Jazzed or is ...

Episode 16 - Boulevard of Broken Dreams

February 05, 2015 06:19 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani join forces for this Boulevard of Broken Dreams, where we discuss the NFL and the wisdom of Seattle's play calling, the Brawl in the Super Bowl, Johnny Manziel rehab decisions and of course we discuss the National Letter of Intent (NLI) with regards the BYU, Utah, Pac-12 and UCLA.

Episode 15 - Super Bowl Train Wreck

January 29, 2015 07:26 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Brian, Dani, Brad and special guest Spencer Durrant sit down to discuss the NBA, BYU Basketball, University of Utah Corodinators, Recruiting and the Train Wreck Super Bowl predictions and the world of the day!

Episode 14 - #WHABSAB

January 22, 2015 05:50 - 56 minutes - 65.3 MB

Question #1: Who is the better QB in the NFC – Wilson or Rogers and Why? Question #2: With another New England controversy for #Shrinkage is NE legacy tainted? Question #3: What should the NFL do with Overtime? Question #4: BYU Recruit Dayan Lake de-commits – sign of bad things in Happy Valley? Question #5: Utah gains (4) four loses (1) one – good or bad for the Hill? Question #6: Should BYU announce the suspensions like Memphis did? Question #7: Any Front runners on BYU’s 2015 market...

Episode 13 - Kung Fu Fighting

January 15, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss why there is so much Kung Fu Fighting in the Holy War! Question #1: How should University of Utah Fans view Urban Meyer? Question #2: With Bronco Mendenhall resuming play calling for the defense, is this the cure all for BYU? Question #3: With University of Utah still not having an OC or DC, should the fans be concerned? Question #4: Utah Basketball is 8th in the country.  Why haven’t the fans returned? Question #5: What are the 2015 expectations...

Episode 12 - Thubthumping!

December 24, 2014 19:00 - 59 minutes - 68.8 MB

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss the Holy Rivalry, Kilani Sitake bolts to Oregon State University & BYU tries to fight everyone in the Miami Beach Bash Bowl. Question #1: Kilani Sitake & Ilaisa Tuiaki to Oregon State – Why? Question #2: Kilani Sitake & Ilaisa Tuiaki to Oregon State – How does this impact Utah? Question #3: Kilani Sitake & Ilaisa Tuiaki to Oregon State – Replacements? Question #4: BYU Falls in the Miami Beach Bowl & Brawls – Reactions? Question #5: BYU Falls in t...

Episode 11 - Santa Baby

December 17, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss the Holy Rivalry, Injuries, and who get’s presents and who gets coal at the North and South! Question #1: How do you think Roger Goodell and the NFL feel when Chris Conte says his NFL career is worth dying 10-15 years earlier for? Question #2: With 7-11 NBA Rookies being sidelined with injuries this year, is this NBA rookie class cursed? Question #3: Sitake to Oregon State Unriveristy or do they sign extensions? Question #4: With the news of playe...

Episode 10 - Cougars, Badgers and Beavers Oh MY!

December 10, 2014 19:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MB

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss the Holy Rivalry and College Football coaching roller coaster.  Listen and see how Brian makes a fool of himself by not listening to Brad’s announcement of who win’s the BYU/Utah Basketball Game. Question #1: With Gary Anderson bolting town from Madison, Wisconsin for the Oregon State Job.  Is the Pac 12 really a better conference than the BIG 10? Question #2: Kyle is reportedly in deep conversations with Michigan, a team he beat badly.  Is this jus...

Episode 9 - Don't... but we did!

December 03, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Brad, Brian and Dani return from their Thanksgiving vacation and we journey back into the Red and Blue Zone’s to Explore the following questions: Question #1: With Ray Rice’s win on his appeal vs. the NFL. Should the NFL Commissioner retain his Judge, Jury and Executioner role and Why? Question #2: The Salt Lake Tribune a full page ad was taken out by an anonymous BYU Fan. In this ad he says LDS Ute fan’s should support and cheer for BYU. Is he right? Question #3: Gordon Monson 1280 the Z...

Episode 8 - Your Wildest Dreams

November 19, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Brian, Brad and Dani disuss the seven deadly questions: Is Adrian Peeterson getting a fair deal with his 6 game suspension? Is attendance smack talk between BYU and Utah just part of the rivalry? With Utah's football success this year, what are your expectations moving forward? Savannah HC Wilson said he was excited to face a Mountain West team like BYU.  Is this a case of a small time coach or a perception problem for BYU? Is BYU being too self limited in their search for talent? Shou...

Episode 7 - White Wedding

November 12, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

Episode 7 we introduce a new addition to the 50 Shades of Red and Blue team Danielle Edwards!  Brian, Brad and Dani now break down the key injuries at the University of Utah, BYU dumpster fire of a season and we discuss #TheMoreYouKnow Segment.

Episode 6 - At the Copa!

November 05, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Brian & Brad discuss the red and blue zone. We discuss Utah's 57 yards of passing versus ASU, QB Contraversy.  We discuss BYU's journey and schedule of possibly ending 7-5.  We also delve into the ever popular #TheMoreYouKnow segment.

Episode 5 - Monster Mash

October 29, 2014 18:00 - 56 minutes - 65.3 MB

Brian & Brad take a journey to discuss why Utah Dres Anderson season ending injury either helps or hinders Utah's Season.  Discuss Brad Rock's poll regarding BYU's slip into irrelevance. And we hit the #MoreYouKnow segment.

Episode 4 - You are my Everything!

October 22, 2014 18:00 - 57 minutes - 66.4 MB

Brian and Brad discuss the News and Notes form Week #9 in college football with special studio guest Alan Zaug from Torn by Sports Fame.

Episode 3 - America's Store

October 16, 2014 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

We Cover the Red Zone: How does the Utah Wide recievers actually catch a ball in pressure situations. We Cover the Blue Zone: Is Bronco Mendenhall selling fans false hope with an 11-2 season? We cover #TheMoreYouKnow and we tackle the games to watch and why, give our helmet stickers and why the deserved them.

Episode 2 - A New Game

October 09, 2014 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

We Cover the The Red Zone:  Where Brian asks Brad how does Kyle Whitting ham avoide a two QB system. We Cover the The Blue Zone: Brad asks Brian should Bronco take KVN’s Advice and return to Coordinating the Defense or Support Howell. Our PSA section called #TheMoreYouKnow is back, where we cover the games of the week we are watching and why.  Helmet Stickers, who got them and why we felt the deserved them.

Episode 1 - Living in America

September 25, 2014 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

Welcome to Episode #1 of 50 Shades of Red and Blue.  Brad (@UtahSportsBar) and Brian (@BYUSportsCave) as lifelong Utah and BYU fans, hope to show the spirit, honor, and the tradition of the Holy War, and share with you on a weekly basis our love and loathing of the red and blue, and every shade in between.

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