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Prater & The Ballgame

Cumulus Media Boise
Boise State
Boise State Football
Maddux Madsen
Malachi Nelson
Kellen Moore
Georgia Southern
NFL Preseason
College Football
Sire Gaines
Andrew Simpson
Ashton Gentey
Chris Marshall
Football
NFL
Mountain West
Hall Schmidt
Georgia Southern Football
Special Teams
Bronco Nation News
Oregon Ducks

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

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Latest Episodes

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful Idaho Sports Talk listeners - enjoy your Thursday with family and friends, we preview the Boise State-Utah State football game on Friday with roster updates from coach Spencer Danielson, Bob (Bronco Focus) a... more

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 Broncos' regular season-finale at Utah State on Friday afternoon. Bob's No. 1 key: Start fast - just like new QB Ma... more

Boise State basketball drops back-to-back games to N.C. State and USC in the Maui Invitational - what have been the issues for coach Leon Rice & Co., Bob (live from Maui) on what he saw in Boise State's loss to N.C. State, QB battle between Max Cutfo... more

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from the Maui Invitational, where the Broncos' basketball team lost to N.C. State 81-70 on Tuesday. Boise has lost both games in M... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Culig
Head Coach of Bishop Kelly Knights
Bishop Kelly High School
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 21: BOISE STATE-COLORADO STATE, PREVIEWS - BRONCO FOCUS, BNN REPORT, JEANTY & KELLEN, STATE PREP FB, CFB SIX PACK, FRIDAY FIVE
Jeramiah Dickey
Athletic Director of Boise State
Boise State
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 18: FREE BOISE STATE-COLORADO STATE TICKETS, JERAMIAH DICKEY, LATRELL CAPLES, BOISE STATE-WICHITA STATE, ASHTON JEANTY
RJ Keene
Boise State basketball player, involved in a game against his brother
Boise State
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 14: BOISE STATE-SAN DIEGO STATE, NATE POTTER & MAX CUTFORTH, BRONCO FOCUS, BNN REPORT, RJ KEENE, CFB SIX PACK, FRIDAY FIVE
Travis Stuart
Former quarterback for Boise State and local athlete
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 13: MAX CUTFORTH, TRAVIS STUART, PAC-12 & TV, PREP SEMIFINALS, FANTASY, BEST BETS
Jon Schaeffer
Voice of the Aztecs and host on San Diego Sports 760
San Diego Sports 760
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 12: BOISE STATE-SAN DIEGO STATE, DYLAN RILEY, CHRIS MARSHALL, AHMED HASSANEIN, P12 TITLE GAME, JASON ECK, BSU & CFP
Max Cutforth
New starting quarterback for Boise State.
Boise State Football
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 11: MAX CUTFORTH, BSU & BACKUP QBS, DEGENHART & STANLEY, ESPN-YOUTUBE, CFP
Pokey Allen
Former Boise State football coach
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 6: SPENCER DANIELSON, RYAN DINWIDDIE, CODY HAWKINS, BSU HALL OF FAME
David Robinson
Head coach at Skyview High School and former offensive coordinator for Max Cutforth
Skyview High School
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 5: BOISE STATE QBS, MAX CUTFORTH, JACKSON TAYLOR, CFP & G6, BRONCO FOCUS, PREP PLAYOFFS (TIMBERLINE)
Ian Smart
Head coach at Timberline High School and former Boise State Fiesta Bowl champion
Timberline High School
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 5: BOISE STATE QBS, MAX CUTFORTH, JACKSON TAYLOR, CFP & G6, BRONCO FOCUS, PREP PLAYOFFS (TIMBERLINE)

Hosts

Johnny Mallory
Co-host of Idaho Sports Talk, known for his engaging personality and substantial knowledge of local sports.
Mike Prater
Co-host of Idaho Sports Talk, recognized for his analytical approach and deep connections within the sports community.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Thanks for posting the post game show

    Bronco football is the straw that stirs the drink but please have the show skew younger and less baseball and golf. I am only 50 years old so I have no interest in those two. More/some MLS would help

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoiSeattle
    United States5 years ago
  • The Best Show!

    Caves and Prater do a great job each and everyday of bringing Boise sports to the people, as well as including a good mix of the national scene. Highly entertaining and educational. Great show and great people! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bleedblue19
    United States6 years ago
  • I feel like I am at home

    I am a Bosiean who lives abroad and it is so nice to have access to things back home. Love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoonieGolfGondo
    Japan7 years ago
  • It’s Idaho and Sports!

    Got to love Jeff Caves and Mike Prater and our local sports talk. When I travel abroad, I’m still listening. I especially enjoy the Boise State emphasis. Keep it up guys! πŸ˜ƒπŸˆπŸ€

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenny Sacht
    United States7 years ago

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IDAHO-IDAHO STATE: VANDALS COACH THOMAS FORD ON SENIOR DAY GAME VS. BENGALS
Q: How do you deal with rivalries?
You try to take the emotions out while still talking about their importance without overemphasizing them.
IDAHO-IDAHO STATE: VANDALS COACH THOMAS FORD ON SENIOR DAY GAME VS. BENGALS
Q: What are you most proud of looking back at the previous 11 games?
I'm proud of how our team plays every game like it's the Super Bowl, and that they focus on competing.
IDAHO-IDAHO STATE: VANDALS COACH THOMAS FORD ON SENIOR DAY GAME VS. BENGALS
Q: What impresses you about the job Cody Hawkins is doing in Pocatello?
Cody Hawkins is a very bright football coach who is doing a good job improving the program.
BOB DIVES INTO BASKETBALL SEASON, PREVIEWS WICHITA STATE GAME
Q: How well does Boise State have to play tonight to win this game?
They must play really well defensively and prevent Wichita State from shooting easily.
BOB DIVES INTO BASKETBALL SEASON, PREVIEWS WICHITA STATE GAME
Q: What do you want to see different from what we saw the other day when it comes to offense?
They need more people scoring as they only had a few players contribute in the last game.

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Recent guests on Prater & The Ballgame include:

1. Chris Culig
2. Jeramiah Dickey
3. RJ Keene
4. Travis Stuart
5. Jon Schaeffer
6. Max Cutforth
7. Pokey Allen
8. David Robinson

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