Boise State returns from bye week - with plans to host Portland State in Saturday's home opener, hear from Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on the Broncos' passing game, including a bye-week emphasis to help WRs gain more separation from defenders (Danielson said it starts with practice habits), Bob (Bronco Focus) on where BSU needed to get bette…

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 Boise State needed to work on during its bye week - before this Saturday's home-opener against Portland State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Live from The Blue inside Albertsons Stadium - celebrating the 38th anniversary of the first game played on Boise State's famous turf, we talk to fans/listeners and share their favorite/worst memories of The Blue, Bob plays his favorite calls on The Blue in Bronco Focus, B.J. shares his favorite memories - and breaks down the Broncos' move to the P…

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue to share broadcast calls of his six favorite plays on the famous turf. Friday marked the 38th anniversary of the first game played on The Blue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue - for a conversation about the Broncos joining the Pac-12 in 2026. Rains also shares his memories on the 38th anniversary of the first game played on The Blue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Live from The Blue at Boise State, we celebrate a new era in Broncos' football, BSU officially accepts invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026 - but there's plenty of work to be done, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and football coach Spencer Danielson join the show to share their thoughts on historic day, who is the Pac-12 chasing to fill two more…

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue to share his initial thoughts on Thursday's news - Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State and Colorado State are joining the Pac-12 on July 1, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

More details about IST's historic shows Thursday and Friday - live from the 50-yard line on The Blue (Spencer Danielson, David Spade, Touchdowns for Tickets and more), what's going to happen with the Mountain West and the Pac-2 after the 2024 season, Yahoo columnist Dan Wetzel with his national perspective on Ashton Jeanty, Vandals coach Jason Eck …

Dan Wetzel, a college football columnist for Yahoo Sports, a podcaster with College Football Enquirer and a New York Times best-selling author, joins Prater & The Ballgame to share his national perspective on Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after the Vandals beat Wyoming in Laramie on Saturday (after winning at Nevada in 2023). "No wonder Boise State is always so good. These Mountain West (teams) aren't too tough to beat,'' he said. 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 the Mountain West season after a couple of weekends. Who's had the best start? Who's had the worst? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

Comedian Costaki Economopoulos is from All Pro Lines and a weekly guest on the Bob & Tom Show with his NFL "Quick Snaps". He runs "Caption Kangaroo" on Facebook and is on a stand-up comedy tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Boise

Ashton Jeanty Radio - we dive in hard to find the national perspective from national college football insiders, we talk to Mike Golic Jr. (DraftKings, TNT/truTV analyst), Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) and Ralph Russo (Associated Press) about the Broncos' star running back, Bob shares a stunning stat in Bronco Focus - all three of Jeanty's 70+ runs this se…

Ralph Russo, the longtime national college football editor/reporter for The Associated Press, joins Prater & The Ballgame to share his national perspective on Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty. Russo also oversees the AP Top 25 college football poll - and believes Boise State/Jeanty will continue to be a national player. JEANTY PHOTO cour…

Adam Rittenberg, a senior college football writer for ESPN, joins Prater & The Ballgame to share his national perspective on Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty. He says Jeanty has a legitimate shot to compete for the Heisman Trophy - depending on individual and team success over the rest of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

College football analyst Mike Golic Jr. joins Prater & The Ballgame to share a national perspective on Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (leading the nation in rushing and scoring). Golic has joined the Mountain West broadcast family and will work games on TNT/truTV this 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 one stunning stat from national rushing/scoring leader Ashton Jeanty. In two games this season, the BSU running back has three runs of 70+ yards - all on the first play of a drive. Why is that happening? See omnystudio.co…

Historic news - IST will air for the first time ever from The Blue on Thursday and Friday (with special guests, including Spencer Danielson), how does everyone feel about the Boise State offense, defense and special teams after the first two games of the season - we share our opinions and take your calls, Bob with his four impressions of the Oregon…

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 from the 37-34 loss to Oregon on Saturday night in Eugene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State lost to No. 7 Oregon 37-34 on a late FG Saturday night in Eugene. There were plenty of issues: Beyond-sloppy special teams, pass defense, even coaching and QB questions. At least RB Ashton Jeanty had another monster game. NEXT: Broncos (1-1) have a bye week followed by the home opener against Portland State on Se…

One more sleep before the biggest game of the season - Boise State at Oregon and we have you covered with all angles, Bob with his four keys to a win in Bronco Focus, B.J. on what to watch for in his BNN Report, BSU fans on being confident or nervous, Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young makes his IST debut - today's NFL, Maddux Madsen's height a…

Quarterback icon Steve Young (BYU, NFL, Super Bowl champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame) joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part interview about today's NFL, mega-rich QBs, Kellen Moore (BYU in his future?), Maddux Madsen (and his height) and why he's spending Saturday in Boise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Boise State-Oregon game Saturday night in Eugene. Rains is keeping a close eye on the Broncos' pass defense and QB Maddux Madsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

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 four factors that could lead the Broncos to a victory over Oregon on Saturday night in Eugene. No. 1: Third-down defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

New NFL season kicks off with games on four of the next five days, we talk NFL storylines and fantasy football with our insider Howard Bender, Boise State coach Spencer Danielson and Oregon coach Dan Lanning have something in common going into Saturday's game in Eugene - intensity, former BSU wide receiver star Vinny Perretta on his memories of the…

Vinny Perretta joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of Boise State's 37-32 victory at Oregon in 2008. Perretta scored on a 73-yard TD pass from Kellen Moore and the Broncos held on for one of their biggest wins in program history. Boise State returns to Eugene for the first time Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

PREP RALLY - EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about defending the Knights' 2023 state title, opening this season 1-0 and hosting Minico on Friday night. 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 interview with sixth-year senior safety Alexander Teubner. He's from Seaside, Ore., and expects up to 200 fans to attend Saturday's game at Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Former Boise State star Jeron Johnson on 2008 memories from Autzen Stadium - 'statement win' for the Broncos, BSU returns to Eugene this weekend - what is your confidence in the defense, listen to interviews with RB Sire Gaines (on his debut performance), safety Jeremiah Earby (played in Autzen last season) and Ty Benefield (plays the role of Jeron…

Jeron Johnson, who played at Boise State and in the NFL, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' 2008 game at Oregon. Johnson played a key role in that game (good and bad), and recalls the memories of beating the Ducks for a "statement win.'' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Idaho coach Jason Eck joins Prater & The Ballgame for a conversation about the Vandals' season-opening loss at Oregon, what it means for Boise State's game in Eugene this weekend, losing starting QB Jack Layne (collarbone) and Saturday's game at Wyoming. 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 starting safety Ty Benefield. He touches on struggles in the season opener at Georgia Southern - and this weekend's opportunity at Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Ashton Jeanty - Boise State running back has everyone talking about his weekend performance at Georgia Southern, hear what coach Spencer Danielson and quarterback Maddux Madsen said about his record-breaking night, national talk show host Zach Gelb joins the KTIK lineup (1-3p.m., every weekday) - and shares his national perspective on Jeanty buzz, …

Talk show host Zach Gelb joins Prater and Mallory after his live national show was added Tuesday to the KTIK lineup: Every weekday from 1-3 p.m., leading into Idaho Sports Talk. Gelb, who had Boise State coach Spencer Danielson on his show Tuesday, shares his perspective on the Broncos. And plenty of Ashton Jeanty talk. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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 starting left tackle Kage Casey. How did the OL grade out against Georgia Southern - and his Ashton Jeanty perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

One more sleep - then Boise State opens its new season at Georgia Southern, what is the pulse of the fans (our listeners) after a near-perfect offseason, we give away tickets to the BSU-Portland State home opener and will continue free ticket giveaways over the next few weeks (including season tickets), Bob with keys to the game in Bronco Focus, B.…

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' biggest storyline of the season: Quarterbacks, especially after watching former Broncos Hank Bachmeier (Wake Forest) and Taylen Green (Arkansas) succeed in their Thursday openers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from Georgia to share his four keys to beating Georgia Southern in the opener Saturday. No. 1: Efficient offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

Washington running back Jeremy McNichols, who helped rewrite the Boise State record book (2014-16), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation on the eve of another NFL season. McNichols is one of only three RBs on the Commanders' roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

It's a celebration of college football - 21 games Thursday night and five straight days of kickoffs, Boise State releases its opening depth chart with a few surprises (17-year-old true freshman Sire Gaines is RB2), Prater and Johnny each present two BOLD predictions for the BSU season - one positive and one negative, Bob breaks down new helmet comm…

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new addition to college football this season: NFL-style helmet communication between coaches and offensive/defensive players on the field. Who's wearing the green dots for the Broncos? See omnystudio.com…

Actor/comedian John Early has a new comedy album, "Now More Than Ever," out September 13th. John talks about seeing Madonna in concert, working on "DC League of Super-Pets", "Drunk History" and why he gets along with Tim Heidecker so well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Boise

It's Defense Day at KTIK - how elite can Boise State's 'improved' defense be this season, we talk to defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (he's buying into 'elite') and cornerback A'Marion McCoy (with Bob in Bronco Focus), 21 players with Idaho connections make NFL rosters (including 12 from BSU - and at least one from every college program in the state),…

Idaho coach Jason Eck, in his third season, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the Vandals' revamped roster, new QB Jack Layne, expectations for 2024 and the season opener in Autzen Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

Longtime Oregon columnist, radio show host and podcaster John Canzano joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Oregon State and Washington State football. The deadline to complete a 2025 scheduling agreement with the Mountain West is Sunday - what's going to happen (short term and long term) with the two Pac-12 programs? See omnystudio.com…

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his interview with cornerback A'Marion McCoy. The senior is expected to play in a CB rotation that includes Jeremiah Earby, Markel Reed and Davon Banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Boise State starting QB Maddux Madsen with his first public comments since winning the starting job, he touches on the fall camp battle, his height, being a winner and his relationship with QB2 Malachi Nelson, we take Madsen-only questions from fans and listeners - what do they have to say, 11 of 13 former Broncos in the NFL survive cut day (what's…

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his interview with redshirt junior center Mason Randolph. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

It's Game Week ... and we kick it off with coach Spencer Danielson and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, Danielson talks about a confident offseason and the true freshmen who are expected to play early this season (and hanging with Tim Tebow over the weekend), Koetter explains his decision to start QB Maddux Madsen in the Georgia Southern opener,…

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his four concerns going into the season opener at Georgia Southern on Saturday. Nos. 1-2: Playing on the road, and facing the Eagles' two running backs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…