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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
Chris Marshall
Andrew Simpson
Ashton Gentey
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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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State won its third straight Mountain West Championship Game, all against UNLV, with a celebration victory Friday night at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos jumped out to a 21-0 lead and clinched their seventh MW title in ... more

Live from Broadway on the Rocks (Albertsons on Broadway), Boise State and UNLV meet again Friday night in the Mountain West Championship Game, sharing memories from the epic 2024 game in Albertsons Stadium, Bob with a oral history of the Boise State-... more

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 report on the recent history of the Boise State-UNLV football series. The Broncos have dominated the past nine games ... more

The top storyline going into Friday's Mountain West Championship Game between Boise State and UNLV - quarterback play, how starter Maddux Madsen will play in his return from ankle/toe injuries (what's the plan if he struggles?), what Spencer Danielso... 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
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
Lee Sterling
Sports betting expert
Paramount Sports
Episode: PRATER & THE BALLGAME, NOV. 6: SPENCER DANIELSON, RYAN DINWIDDIE, CODY HAWKINS, BSU HALL OF FAME
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)
Jackson Taylor
Future Boise State quarterback and high school athlete
Thousand Oaks High School
Episode: BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: MEET THE BRONCOS' NEW QUARTERBACK

Hosts

Mike Prater
Co-host and sports commentator with extensive experience in sports analysis and community engagement. Known for his insight, humor, and ability to connect with local audiences.
Johnny Mallory
Co-host and dynamic sports personality known for his engaging commentary and humorous takes on local sports. He brings a vibrant energy and thorough analysis to discussions.

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

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the local focus on Boise State sports and the engaging style of the hosts.
The dynamic banter and humor between the hosts enhances the listener experience, making sports analysis more entertaining.
Some feedback suggests a desire for a broader range of sports topics, particularly younger perspectives beyond just football and basketball.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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Sports-related conversations center on Idaho's teams, particularly focusing on Boise State University's football and basketball programs. Key topics include game previews, in-depth analysis of player performances, coaching strategies, and the atmosphere surrounding local sports events. The hosts blend insightful commentary with humor and listener interactions, making it an engaging platform for sports enthusiasts. Unique aspects include their strong emphasis on community sentiment towards local teams and a lively banter that appeals to a broad audience of sports fans.

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Recent guests on Prater & The Ballgame include:

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

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