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Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.
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Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter returns for his weekly segment as KTIK's NFL playoff correspondent - he likes the Seahawks and Patriots to reach the Super Bowl (and explains why), Boise State Hall of Famer Pete Kwiatkowski on Seahawks' defensive menace DeMarcus Lawrence (Kwiatkowski was his DC at Boise State), Kwiatkowski also talks about getting fired at Texas after this past season - he said he still doesn't know why, Bob previews Boise State-Air Force basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. (weekly BNN Report) dives into the 2026 CFP format that was finalized Friday - and what it means for G6 teams, which duo is your favorite NFL TV crew, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist. TECHNICAL ISSUE: The missing Dirk Koetter audio can be found in a separate file at KTIK.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment during the NFL playoffs. The top storylines he's following: The Jarrett Stidham situation in Denver, how to overcome loud stadiums, elite defenses in Seattle and Denver, Mike Vrabel's coaching success in New England and Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford in L.A. He's picking the Seahawks and Broncos to play in the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pete Kwiatkowski - a dominant football player at Boise State (1984-87), a longtime Boise State coach and a Boise State Hall of Famer (Class of 1996) - joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with Seattle Seahawks defensive star DeMarcus Lawrence. Kwiatkowski was Lawrence's defensive coordinator at Boise State. Kwiatkowski also touches on his own personal career, after being fired as Texas' DC after this past season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on Saturday afternoon's game at ExtraMile Arena. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Keep a close eye on the Broncos' offense - playing better because no one is playing hero ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State center Klayton Adams on his first season as offensive coordinator with the Cowboys, former Idaho running back Joel Thomas (now associate head coach/RB coach in New Orleans) on working with Kellen Moore and being a head coach in next week's Senior Bowl, did Ashton Jeanty get snubbed as a finalist for NFL Rookie of the Year, Bob chronicles the history of Boise State-Air Force football and basketball in Bronco Focus, Steelheads radio voice Justin Russo on Boise's dominant hockey team and two games at Idaho Central Arena this weekend, top storylines to follow with the final four QBs remaining in the NFL playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Klayton Adams, a former Boise State center who started his long coaching career as a GA with the Broncos, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his first year with the Cowboys' offense, his coaching journey and where he got his big break, interactions with Chris Petersen and other former Boise State football figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Idaho Vandals running back standout Joel Thomas, now the associate head coach/running backs coach for Kellen Moore and the Saints, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about working with Moore, what the Saints want to accomplish in future seasons, his desire to become a head coach in the NFL, his role as head coach in next week's Senior Bowl ... and his memories of playing big college games in Boise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Broadcaster Justin Russo joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise's downtown hockey team - fourth-best record in the 30-team ECHL. Russo talks about the dynamics of this team, the top players, and expectations going into a final playoff push. The Steelheads host the Allen Americans on Friday and Saturday nights at Idaho Central Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an oral history of the Broncos' football and basketball history against Air Force. Boise State and Air Force are scheduled to play their final basketball game Saturday inside ExtraMile Arena. Bob hits on the highlights and lowlights of the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are Ashton Jeanty and Fernando Mendoza about to become best friends (or teammates?), former Boise State RB star could be paired with college football's star of 2026 depending on what the Raiders do with their No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, Boise State basketball finds its groove with dominating win at Wyoming, Bob talks to Andrew Meadow about his performance in the Wyoming win (Bronco Focus), George Holani activated and ready to play for the Seahawks this weekend, what would a Super Bowl title mean to Demarcus Lawrence and his career, can Jarrett Stidham help the Broncos beat the Patriots on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with basketball standout Andrew Meadow. The junior forward has scored 20+ points in two of his past three games, including 21 points in a 81-65 victory at Wyoming on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State basketball plays at Wyoming on Tuesday - can the Broncos string together back-to-back wins for the first time in a month, where is your emotional needle with this team right now, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews the Wyoming game live from Laramie - he wants to see more success from point guard Dylan Andrews, NFL playoffs down to four teams - four players (and some coaches) with Idaho connections remain in the chase for a Super Bowl ring, will Josh Allen ever win a Super Bowl, college football wrap - how did we feel about this season (locally, regionally, nationally), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Boise State-Wyoming basketball game in Laramie. Bob's No. 1 storyline between two 2-5 teams in the Mountain West: Continued success for once-struggling point guard Dylan Andrews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFL playoff correspondent Dirk Koetter makes his weekly postseason appearance (every Friday on KTIK leading up to the Super Bowl) - he has predictions for all four games this weekend and has a few things to say about close friend and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with previews of the Boise State-Colorado State basketball game, transfer portal closes Friday night - how did Boise State do, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment during the NFL playoffs (every Friday on KTIK leading up to the Super Bowl). Koetter starts with thoughts on close friend and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen, then breaks down this weekend's four NFL games. Koetter is going with the Broncos, Seahawks, Patriots and Rams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview Friday night's Mountain West game inside ExtraMile Arena. Bob's No. 1 storyline: The Broncos need to dig out of their four-game losing streak with an impressive effort on defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State coach and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen joins the show to celebrate the support he received during his career, Petersen said he didn't want the Boise State job, at first, because he was "scared,'' Petersen also expressed his disappointment that Kellen Moore isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and forward Pearson Carmichael in Bronco Focus, what if Cameron Bates doesn't drop a pass against Fresno State or Dylan Andrew doesn't miss his last-second regulation jump shot against San Diego State, Pac-12 is looking into football scheduling options for 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after being selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026, inducted in December). Petersen admits he was "scared" to take the Boise State job, and thanks a team of support that lead to his success with the Broncos and later at the University of Washington. He also touches on Kellen Moore - not pleased that his QB isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interview highlights with coach Leon Rice and sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael. The Broncos, 1-5 in Mountain West play, are grinding hard behind the scenes in preparation for Friday night's home game against Colorado State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) - former QB Kellen Moore didn't make the cut for the fifth consecutive year, former Boise State football icons Dan Hawkins (coach) and Austin Pettis (WR) join the show to talk about Petersen and his impact on football and life, Boise State basketball falls to 1-5 in Mountain West play - what do we expect against Colorado State on Friday, eight QBs left in the NFL playoffs - seven first-round picks and Brock Purdy. PROGRAM NOTE: CHRIS PETERSEN JOINS PRATER & THE BALLGAME AT 4PM THURSDAY (95.3FM OR THE KTIK APP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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