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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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NEW: KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS APRIL 23 AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - A $1,000 PRIZE PACKAGE FOR ONE LUCKY WINNER ... There are 14 Idaho high school graduates on the Boise State football roster - who will contribute in 2026 (and who's your favorite?), Bob talks to potential new starting center Stewart Taufa in Bronco Focus, we continue our NFL Draft position preview series by looking at cornerbacks (including Mountain West/Boise State history), NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns - what's next, who's your favorite Russian athlete, how much are you interested in the NBA postseason that starts Tuesday nightSee 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 the story of Stewart Taufa. The 6-foot-1, 302-pound redshirt freshman is starting at center this spring camp. He's from St. George, Utah, who played his senior year of high school football at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas. Bob talked to Taufa on Tuesday ... is he the Broncos' center of the future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NEW: KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS APRIL 23 AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - CONTEST/PRIZE DETAILS TO COME ... Boise State football held a closed scrimmage Saturday - Bob shares details from head coach Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus (plus comments about QB Maddux Madsen from OC Nate Potter), who's the best assistant coach on Danielson's staff, our review of Masters Sunday - can we hope for a Rory-Scottie rivalry this summer, we launch our NFL Draft series with a look at the top wide receivers, 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 share a weekend interview with football coach Spencer Danielson. Following Saturday's closed scrimmage, Danielson touched on QB play, the WR room and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NEW: KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS APRIL 23 AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - CONTEST/PRIZE DETAILS TO COME ... Boise State football takes part in a closed scrimmage Saturday - Bob (Bronco Focus) gives a preview of what he'd like to see and B.J. (BNN Report) talks about expectations for the defense at the midway point of spring camp, Boise businessman Jim Sterk (Lithia Ford of Boise) on his trip to the Masters (did Rory suck the drama from the weekend with his dominate Friday performance?), what to expect from the Mountain West at the NFL Draft in two weeks, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee 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 what football has planned for Saturday's closed scrimmage. Bob's top storylines: QB rotation, tackling, who are the top playmakers and the WR room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NEW: KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS APRIL 23 AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - CONTEST/PRIZE DETAILS TO COME ... Two-part Boise State football spring camp report focuses on priorities for QB Maddux Madsen and an update on the growth of new QBs Cash Herrera and Jackson Taylor, Bob talks to OL coach Tim Keane in Bronco Focus, Rory leads Masters and we dive into conversations about caddies and green jackets, will Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love go higher than Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, former Boise State kicker/special teams coach Tyler Rausa on his new business gig - building tracks/artificial turf surfaces in the Treasure ValleySee 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 a conversation with offensive line coach Tim Keane. Four OL with starting experience are missing spring camp for health/injury reasons - and Keane keeps juggling as the coaching staff builds OL depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star resident and longtime CBS cameraman Mark Bowden joins the show live from Augusta where he's covering his 38th Masters from the TV tower on the famed 12th hole - what's the Masters vibe this week, how'd he land the gig and who's going to don a green jacket Sunday afternoon, which happens next for Boise State - football plays in the CFP tournament or basketball in the NCAAs, Bob talks to DL David Latu about spring camp priorities in Bronco Focus, is Jason Kelce starting to show up in too many places (including the Augusta National on Wednesday), our twisted thoughts on the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini gossip conversationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Bowden is a longtime sports-television cameraman who is working his 38th Masters this week - all from the green television tower on the famous 12th hole. Bowden talks about the vibe at Augusta National this week, what makes No. 12 so special, what he keeps with him inside the tower on long work days, and his favorites to compete for a green jacket Sunday afternoon.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 one-on-one interview with redshirt senior defensive lineman David Latu. What are his priorities during spring camp? How is the defensive line going to be more productive in 2026?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ten NFL teams with new head coaches open headquarters for all players - Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) and Khalil Shakir (Bills) showed up on the first day of offseason meetings/conditioning, Jeanty in the Raiders' building with Fernando Mendoza, Tom Brady and Kirk Cousins, we dive into the future of Scott Matlock after Chargers sign new fullback, Mendoza won't attend NFL Draft later this month (why?), former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart on his first season of professional basketball, Masters a rare sporting event where the venue is the star, our review of Monday night's NCAA title game (great game!!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart, the leading scorer in program history, joins the show from his home in Toronto. Degenhart just completed his first season in the NBA G League, playing for the (Toronto) Raptors 905. He said he's comfortable with his shooting, spent the season focusing on his defense and has high hopes to one day play in the NBA.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 interview with returning safety Derek Ganter Jr. There are 20 defensive backs under one position coach this spring camp - Ganter said having all DBs in one room has proven to be advantageous. "It definitely helps a lot,'' he said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who wins the NCAA basketball title - UConn coach Dan Hurley or the Michigan Wolverines (best coach vs. best team?), why does the NCAA play football/basketball championship games on Monday nights, Bob talks spring camp position battles with special teams coach Stacy Collins (Bronco Focus), our review of AC Boise soccer and their home debut Saturday night at Expo Idaho, it's Masters week and we celebrate with Overrated/Underrated questions, 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 share an interview with specials teams coach Stacy Collins. He breaks down key special teams positions, including early candidates for kick/punt returners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What we expect to happen Saturday in the Final Four - who's playing in the title matchup Monday night, reminiscing about the five greatest shots in NCAA Tournament history (with audio), Bob talks to EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan in Bronco Focus - he's the most experienced player on the roster, latest on a roster rebuild for Boise State basketball in B.J.'s BNN Report, Idaho Steelheads playing huge ECHL hockey games in Downtown Boise this weekend, AC Boise soccer makes its debut at Expo Idaho on Saturday night, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee 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 EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan. The redshirt senior is the most experienced player on the Broncos' roster with 45 games played. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Meadow makes it official - he's leaving the Boise State basketball program, how much does his loss hurt a depleted roster and what's next for coach Leon Rice and his program, Steelheads rookie Jack Adams (born and raised in the Boston area, longtime college hockey player) on his fascination/fandom for Boise State football, Bob talks to tight end Matt Wagner in Bronco Focus, AC Boise soccer co-founder/CEO Brad Stith on his vision becoming a reality with Saturday night's home debut, what does the QB Kirk Cousins signing mean for Ashton JeantySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Adams, a rookie forward with Idaho's ECHL hockey team, joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about his season in Boise ... and his fascination with Boise State football and former QB star/current Saints head coach Kellen Moore. Adams grew up in Massachusetts - how did he become such a big Boise State fan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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