Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 8: BSU-NEVADA, BRONCO FOCUS, BNN REPORT, TIM BRANDO, 1994 WITH K.C. ADAMS

Boise State and Nevada play football Saturday night for the last scheduled time - do you want to see the series continue, Bob with his preview of the Wolf Pack game in Bronco Focus, B.J. with a look at the BSU-Nevada series and a Saturday game preview in his weekly BNN Report, Fox sportscaster Tim Brando on the Boise State brand - and Ashton Jeanty, 1994 memories with star running back K.C. Adams, our Six Pack of the weekend's top college gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-09
01:45:17

TIM BRANDO ON THE BOISE STATE BRAND, DANIELSON & KEOTTER, JEANTY VS. NEVADA

Longtime sports broadcaster Tim Brando, now with Fox Sports, joins Prater and Mallory after arriving in Boise to work the Boise State-Nevada game on Saturday (6 p.m., FOX). Brando spent Friday at the Broncos' football complex and came away with strong feelings for the current state of the Boise State program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-09
23:03

BNN REPORT WITH B.J.: SHOULD THE BOISE STATE-NEVADA SERIES CONTINUE?

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the future of the Boise State-Nevada series. There are no scheduled games beyond Saturday night's at Albertsons Stadium. Rains also previews the game - and the Ashton Jeanty/Maddux Madsen impact against the Wolf Pack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
13:39

BOB PREVIEWS NEVADA GAME WITH HIS FOUR KEYS TO A VICTORY

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview Saturday's Mountain West home football game against Nevada on Saturday night. No. 1: Keep the offense humming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
09:55

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: 1994 MEMORIES WITH K.C. ADAMS

Boise State’s 1994 football team – which won 13 games, beat the Idaho Vandals and played in the NCAA I-AA national championship game – is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reunion during this weekend’s home game against Nevada. Star running back/return specialist K.C. Adams joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his impact on the Broncos' offense - and what he's doing now. PHOTO courtesy of Boise State AthleticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
16:50

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 7: CHRIS WING - 1994-96 MEMORIES, JEFF CHOATE, DANIELSON & KOETTER, PREP RALLY (BK)

Former Boise State DL star Chris Wing (a school-record 20 sacks in 1996) on memories of the 1994 championship team and this weekend's 30-year reunion in Boise, Wing relates those memories to the 2024 team as we break down the Art of the Sack, Nevada coach Jeff Choate carries deep emotions into Saturday's game against BSU, Bob talks to Danielson and Koetter in Bronco Focus, our first impressions of BSU basketball's opener (mostly good), Prep Rally with Bishop Kelly coach Chris CuligSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
02:02:09

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: 1994 (AND 1996) MEMORIES WITH SACKMASTER CHRIS WING

Boise State’s 1994 football team – which won 13 games, beat the Idaho Vandals and played in the NCAA I-AA national championship game – is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reunion during this weekend’s home game against Nevada. Defensive lineman Chris Wing, who finished his career with 32 sacks, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Art of Sack (and how it applies to this year's team). PHOTO courtesy of Boise State AthleticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
25:01

PREP RALLY: COACH CHRIS CULIG, BISHOP KELLY HIGH FOOTBALL

PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Knights' (9-1) 5A state quarterfinal playoff game against Minico (8-2) on Friday night in Boise. The winner plays Twin Falls or Skyline in the semifinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
06:22

BOB TALKS NEVADA GAME WITH DANIELSON, OFFENSE WITH KOETTER

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights of Spencer Danielson's weekly coach's show. Danielson talks about stopping Nevada's offense, and OC Dirk Koetter talks about the growth of the Broncos' offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
08:58

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 6: BSU HOOPS, BSU FOOTBALL, MARTY SMITH & ASHTON JEANTY, KOETTER'S FUTURE, 1994 FOOTBALL MEMORIES WITH JOE O'BRIEN, BRIAN SMITH

Giving away Nevada football tickets all week, now is a collision of seasons - Boise State basketball opens new year Wednesday before a soldout crowd and football hosts Nevada on Saturday in another soldout game, Bob previews the basketball season in Bronco Focus, ESPN storyteller Marty Smith in Boise for a GameDay package on RB star Ashton Jeanty, what is the future of OC Dirk Koetter - he answers the question in his own words, sharing memories of the 1994 football team with defensive stars Joe O'Brien and Brian SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
02:03:28

BASKETBALL OPENS WEDNESDAY NIGHT - BOB PREVIEWS A NEW SEASON

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 2024-25 basketball team. The Broncos, a preseason pick to win the Mountain West, play Oakland (Michigan) on Wednesday at ExtraMile Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
07:36

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: 1994 MEMORIES WITH JOE O'BRIEN AND BRIAN SMITH

Boise State's 1994 football team - which won 13 games, beat the Idaho Vandals and played in the NCAA I-AA national championship game - is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reunion during this weekend's home game against Nevada. Star defensive players Joe O'Brien and Brian Smith join Prater and Mallory for a trip down memory lane. PHOTO of Joe O'Brien after the Idaho victory courtesy of Boise State AthleticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
26:08

BOISE STATE & MARTY SMITH: ESPN REPORTER ON ASHTON JEANTY & THE BSU AURA

ESPN reporter/storyteller Marty Smith, in Boise on Wednesday, joins Prater and Mallory from the Broncos' team room on campus after a series of interviews with RB Ashton Jeanty, QB Maddux Madsen and coach Spencer Danielson. Smith's package on Jeanty will appear on Saturday's edition of College GameDay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
15:43

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 5: BSU & CFP, BSU VS. OHIO STATE, LATRELL CAPLES, NFL, BOISE SOCCER SCENE

Boise State debuts as the No. 12 seed in the first College Football Playoff bracket - and draws a first-round game against No. 5 Ohio State, how do we feel about the initial seeding and the potential matchup against the Buckeyes, what is the ceiling for BSU in the CFP bracket (No. 8 or 9?), Bob talks to WR Latrell Caples in Bronco Focus - on the impact Jeanty has on this offense, how will a new stadium and two pro teams impact the local soccer community, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/OuthouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
02:03:29

BOB AND CAPLES - WIDE RECEIVER PRODUCTION AND JEANTY IMPACT

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 wide receiver Latrell Caples. Coming off the best game of his career, Caples talks about the impact that RB Ashton Jeanty has on offensive production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
06:40

BOISE & PRO SPORTS: HOW A NEW SOCCER STADIUM AND TWO PRO TEAMS COULD IMPACT YOUTH SOCCER COMMUNITY

THREE-PART SERIES, PART II – CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PRO SPORTS IN BOISE: Bill Taylor, co-founder of Boise Pro Soccer and a longtime advocate/member of the youth soccer community, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about how a new soccer soccer stadium and two USL pro teams could impact youth soccer in the Treasure Valley. A new mixed-used stadium at Expo Idaho could be finished in time for the 2026 season. WEDNESDAY: What the Boise Hawks envision for a new baseball stadium on the Expo Idaho grounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
13:47

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 4: BSU-NEVADA TICKETS, BSU-SDSU, MADSEN & JEANTY, BRONCO FOCUS, BSU & NFL, SERIES: PRO SPORTS IN BOISE

Giving away free Boise State-Nevada tickets all week, aftermath of BSU's 56-24 victory over San Diego State - QB Maddux Madsen plays best game of his career, RB Ashton Jeanty drops in Heisman race despite 149 yards and two TDs, what does the victory do for the Broncos' CFP hopes (initial ranking is Tuesday night), Bob with his impressions of the victory in Bronco Focus, Kellen's offense finally paying off for Eagles, we launch a three-part series on the changing landscape of pro sports in Boise (new soccer stadium, two pro teams headed to town)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
02:03:49

BOISE & PRO SPORTS: NEW SOCCER STADIUM AND TWO PRO TEAMS COMING TO TOWN

THREE-PART SERIES, PART I - CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PRO SPORTS IN BOISE: Brad Stith - a Boise native, former NBA executive and CEO/co-founder of Boise Pro Soccer - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new soccer stadium planned on the grounds of Expo Idaho. Stith and his group are planning to bring two USL franchises to Boise by the 2026 calendar year. TUESDAY: Community/youth sports impact of the new mixed-use stadium complex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
18:34

BOB'S IMPRESSED - HOW BSU BEAT SAN DIEGO STATE 56-24

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 four impressions of football's victory over San Diego State on Friday night. No. 1: Another fast start (a season-long trend).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
10:11

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 56, SAN DIEGO STATE 24

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (7-1, 4-0 MW) smothered San Diego State 56c-24 on Friday night in one of its most dominant games of the season. QB Maddux Madsen had a career night. RB Ashton Jeanty remains in the Heisman race. WR Latrell Caples had three TDs. The offense was solid/methodical and the defense was relentless. Next: CPF Rankings (Tuesday) and Nevada (Saturday).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-02
01:20:34

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