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IT'S BACK - our favorite contest of the year: Touchdowns For Tickets and your chance to win a pair of 2026 Boise State football season tickets (listen to the show for chances to qualify every hour, Monday through Thursday, for the next three weeks - six winners will be announced Wednesdays and Fridays) ... Bob dives into Boise State's defense in Bronco Focus, former Boise State/current Cleveland Browns safety Zion Washington joins the show three days before opening his first NFL training camp, Idaho State voted ahead of Idaho in Big Sky preseason media polls, is Fresno State the biggest game on the Broncos' schedule, thoughts on the World Cup, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT'S BACK - our favorite contest of the year: Touchdowns For Tickets and your chance to win a pair of 2026 Boise State football season tickets (listen to the show for chances to qualify every hour, Monday through Thursday, for the next three weeks - six winners will be announced Wednesdays and Fridays) ... Bob dives into Boise State's defense in Bronco Focus, former Boise State/current Cleveland Browns safety Zion Washington joins the show three days before opening his first NFL training camp, Idaho State voted ahead of Idaho in Big Sky preseason media polls, is Fresno State the biggest game on the Broncos' schedule, thoughts on the World Cup, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State defensive back Zion Washington joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation - three days before reporting to his first NFL training camp with the Browns. The safety has been working out in Texas for two months and has high hopes of making the roster - along with his cousin. That would be former Boise State/Arkansas QB Taylen Green, now also with the Browns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about this season's version of Boise State's defense. He compares the 2026 roster to four previous Boise State defenses that played in Fiesta Bowls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about this season's version of Boise State's defense. He compares the 2026 roster to four previous Boise State defenses that played in Fiesta Bowls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State defensive back Zion Washington joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation - three days before reporting to his first NFL training camp with the Browns. The safety has been working out in Texas for two months and has high hopes of making the roster - along with his cousin. That would be former Boise State/Arkansas QB Taylen Green, now also with the Browns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) wrap up the week catching up with Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas to preview the big soccer game on Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina. Johnny also tries to get Greg more into the game by attempting to sell him on what's being billed as a huge halftime show. Bob checks in with Baseball with Bob where he previews the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Later on, Phil Steele catches up with Johnny and Greg to preview Boise State's Football season and look around the rest of the Pac 12. In the final hour of the show, College of Idaho product and MLB All-Star Riley O'Brien talks with Johnny and Greg about his journey to the Midsummer Classic. Plus, the guys conclude the week with the traditional Friday Five segment but also throw in a big show announcement at the end!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) wrap up the week catching up with Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas to preview the big soccer game on Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina. Johnny also tries to get Greg more into the game by attempting to sell him on what's being billed as a huge halftime show. Bob checks in with Baseball with Bob where he previews the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Later on, Phil Steele catches up with Johnny and Greg to preview Boise State's Football season and look around the rest of the Pac 12. In the final hour of the show, College of Idaho product and MLB All-Star Riley O'Brien talks with Johnny and Greg about his journey to the Midsummer Classic. Plus, the guys conclude the week with the traditional Friday Five segment but also throw in a big show announcement at the end!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) wrap up the week catching up with Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas to preview the big soccer game on Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina. Johnny also tries to get Greg more into the game by attempting to sell him on what's being billed as a huge halftime show. Bob checks in with Baseball with Bob where he previews the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Later on, Phil Steele catches up with Johnny and Greg to preview Boise State's Football season and look around the rest of the Pac 12. In the final hour of the show, College of Idaho product and MLB All-Star Riley O'Brien talks with Johnny and Greg about his journey to the Midsummer Classic. Plus, the guys conclude the week with the traditional Friday Five segment but also throw in a big show announcement at the end!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's show, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) caught up with Thomas Harding, Rockies beat writer for MLB.com to discuss Idaho product Gabriel Hughes getting the ball in Colorado's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday. Is Hughes going to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Rockies? As the sports calendar dries up, what kinds of sports documentaries do you enjoy with a new season of "Quarterback" available on Netflix. Johnny and Greg also have had some home repairs this week. Are you the kind of person that likes to be home when the repair work is being done to monitor the situation? Plus, the duo took a look at Boise State's pass rush. How much better does it need to be in 2026 compared to last year. Lastly, with no PAC 12 media days going on, what are some of the conference's hottest talking points entering the first year of the reconfigured league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jason and Vinny discuss the pagentry of the MLB All-Star game, the push for broadcasts moving to streaming services, the challenges for the Yankees, Justin Verlander's retirement, and much more.#MLB #baseball #sports #podcast #DetroitTigers #NewYorkMets

We're replaying more of our favorite baseball-themed episodes this week. In this one from March 2020, a look at how baseballer Keith Comstock managed to engineer a baseball card in which he's being hit in, shall we say, a very sensitive place. Plus: Atlanta-based salon owner Heidi Oley had to close her shop during the pandemic, so she practiced her skills on her boyfriend and posted the results on Instagram. ‘You're the guy with the ball to the crotch': The inside story behind the funniest baseball card ever made (ESPN)This Hairstylist Can't Work So She's Giving Her Boyfriend a New Daily Hairdo Instead (Twisted Sifter)Cool Weird Awesome's Patreon backers always have style

On Thursday's show, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) caught up with Thomas Harding, Rockies beat writer for MLB.com to discuss Idaho product Gabriel Hughes getting the ball in Colorado's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday. Is Hughes going to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Rockies? As the sports calendar dries up, what kinds of sports documentaries do you enjoy with a new season of "Quarterback" available on Netflix. Johnny and Greg also have had some home repairs this week. Are you the kind of person that likes to be home when the repair work is being done to monitor the situation? Plus, the duo took a look at Boise State's pass rush. How much better does it need to be in 2026 compared to last year. Lastly, with no PAC 12 media days going on, what are some of the conference's hottest talking points entering the first year of the reconfigured league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's show, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) caught up with Thomas Harding, Rockies beat writer for MLB.com to discuss Idaho product Gabriel Hughes getting the ball in Colorado's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday. Is Hughes going to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Rockies? As the sports calendar dries up, what kinds of sports documentaries do you enjoy with a new season of "Quarterback" available on Netflix. Johnny and Greg also have had some home repairs this week. Are you the kind of person that likes to be home when the repair work is being done to monitor the situation? Plus, the duo took a look at Boise State's pass rush. How much better does it need to be in 2026 compared to last year. Lastly, with no PAC 12 media days going on, what are some of the conference's hottest talking points entering the first year of the reconfigured league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Mountain West and Sun Belt having their media days on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) took a look at some of the top projected teams in each league and if the conference champions from either conference could challenge Boise State for the G6 College Football Playoff berth. What are some of the most intriguing storylines in the NFL with training camps set to open next week? Also, there were a lot of big movies released on this day as Johnny and Greg take a look back on some notable titles in pop culture. Plus, as Maddux Madsen enters his final season as Boise State's starting quarterback, is there more pressure on Madsen or Zak Hill. Who are some other assistants on BSU's staff that have a lot of pressure on themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're replaying more of our favorite baseball-themed episodes this week. In this one from October 2019, a sports tech company develops a high-tech compression sleeve for pitchers with sensors, to track whether a pitcher's arm is getting tired as a game goes on, or if that arm is at risk of a more serious injury. Plus: a pitcher who called himself “Phenomenal” Smith irritates his teammates and gets some less-than-phenomenal backup as a result. Smart Sleeve Tells Baseball Pitchers When to Get Off the Mound (IEEE.org)How Smith became “Phenomenal”  (Bob Lemke)Back Cool Weird Awesome on Patreon and together we'll always throw strikes!

With the Mountain West and Sun Belt having their media days on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) took a look at some of the top projected teams in each league and if the conference champions from either conference could challenge Boise State for the G6 College Football Playoff berth. What are some of the most intriguing storylines in the NFL with training camps set to open next week? Also, there were a lot of big movies released on this day as Johnny and Greg take a look back on some notable titles in pop culture. Plus, as Maddux Madsen enters his final season as Boise State's starting quarterback, is there more pressure on Madsen or Zak Hill. Who are some other assistants on BSU's staff that have a lot of pressure on themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Mountain West and Sun Belt having their media days on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) took a look at some of the top projected teams in each league and if the conference champions from either conference could challenge Boise State for the G6 College Football Playoff berth. What are some of the most intriguing storylines in the NFL with training camps set to open next week? Also, there were a lot of big movies released on this day as Johnny and Greg take a look back on some notable titles in pop culture. Plus, as Maddux Madsen enters his final season as Boise State's starting quarterback, is there more pressure on Madsen or Zak Hill. Who are some other assistants on BSU's staff that have a lot of pressure on themselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Guess the Year: 80s Edition! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1 year off6 points: Call bluff correctly4 points: 2 years off1 point: 3 years off0 point: 4 or more years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 198x, Song 2 - call bluff, Song 3 - 198x, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers.Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!Intro song: The Final Game / Take Me Out to the Ballgame from The Natural (1984)Song 1: Woman in Chains by Tears for Fears (1989)Song 2: Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie (1981)Song 3: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates (1981)Song 4: I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues by Elton John (1983)Song 5: Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton (1983)Song 6: Every Grain of Sand by Bob Dylan (1981)Song 7: When It's Love by Van Halen (1988)Song 8: (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight by Cutting Crew (1986)Song 9: Bourgeoisieses by Conan Gray (2024)Song 10: Candy Girl by New Edition (1983)

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) were joined by Englishman and AC Boise player Charlie Adams as England prepares for a big semifinal against Argentina and Charlie continues to play soccer in the Treasure Valley. Bob hops in for an All-Star game edition of Baseball with Bob. Plus, is the ACC the forgotten power four league? How would Boise State perform in the weakest of the four power conferences? What are things going to look like in the defensive backfield for Boise State in 2026 with Jaden Mickey being the only returning starter? Lastly, with College of Idaho's Ryan O'Brien in the MLB All-Star Game tonight, Johnny and Greg discussed some other Idaho ties to the midsummer classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're replaying more of our favorite baseball-themed episodes this week. In this one from June 2020, we look at the time when sports mascot drama almost left us all talking about the Atlanta Chicken instead of the San Diego Chicken. Plus: we'll explain why is at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library in Michigan as well as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Profiles in Plumage: The San Diego Chicken (Society for American Baseball Research)A look back at the ‘Grand Hatching' of the San Diego Chicken (ESPN)Found at the Presidential Libraries Dr. Seuss, Air Force One, and the San Diego Chicken (Prologue Magazine)This show needs backers on Patreon like a sports team needs a chicken mascot. Join today!

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) were joined by Englishman and AC Boise player Charlie Adams as England prepares for a big semifinal against Argentina and Charlie continues to play soccer in the Treasure Valley. Bob hops in for an All-Star game edition of Baseball with Bob. Plus, is the ACC the forgotten power four league? How would Boise State perform in the weakest of the four power conferences? What are things going to look like in the defensive backfield for Boise State in 2026 with Jaden Mickey being the only returning starter? Lastly, with College of Idaho's Ryan O'Brien in the MLB All-Star Game tonight, Johnny and Greg discussed some other Idaho ties to the midsummer classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) get the week started with the usual weekend winners and losers segment. It's the middle of July which means it's All-Star time in Major League Baseball and there are two former Boise Hawks in the HR Derby. Johnny and Greg looked back on the history of Boise Hawks who participated in the event. More baseball talk later on in the show as the Rocky Mountain High School graduate Gabriel Hughes joins to discuss getting to the major leagues with the Colorado Rockies earlier this month and what his first start was like at Dodger Stadium. Lastly, who do you think is going to be Boise State's best receiver in 2026 and could that player top the numbers LaTrell Caples posted last season as the leading receiver for the Broncos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're replaying more of our favorite baseball-themed episodes this week. In this one from July 2020, the Charleston, S.C. RiverDogs got some extra attention for holding a "Nobody Night," long before the pandemic prompted major league teams to play games in front of zero attendees. Plus: Muscotah, Kansas pays tribute to its local celebrity, early baseball star Joe Tinker, by building a giant baseball.RiverDogs' “Nobody Night” Promotion Recalled on Today's ESPN's “First Take” (MILB.com)Muscotah, Kansas: World's Largest Baseball (Roadside America)Knock it out of the park every day as a Cool Weird Awesome backer on Patreon

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) get the week started with the usual weekend winners and losers segment. It's the middle of July which means it's All-Star time in Major League Baseball and there are two former Boise Hawks in the HR Derby. Johnny and Greg looked back on the history of Boise Hawks who participated in the event. More baseball talk later on in the show as the Rocky Mountain High School graduate Gabriel Hughes joins to discuss getting to the major leagues with the Colorado Rockies earlier this month and what his first start was like at Dodger Stadium. Lastly, who do you think is going to be Boise State's best receiver in 2026 and could that player top the numbers LaTrell Caples posted last season as the leading receiver for the Broncos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're replaying more of our favorite baseball-themed episodes this week. In this one from September 2021, Willie Mays made one of the most improbable plays in baseball history, known today as “The Catch," though really, that was only one amazing part of this amazing play. Plus: Belfast has a statue of Alec the Goose, who they say a century ago used to walk young children to and from school. The true ‘Catch' story (ESPN)Goose Day – ‘Alec the Goose' (Atlas Obscura)Our Patreon backers make the impossible happen every day

Which team finishes last this Pac-12 football season - we target Oregon State and Colorado State, B.J. (BNN Report) joins the show to talk about which community (Corvallis or Fort Collins?) is best equipped to help build those two programs, temperature check on Boise State defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (what kind of job is he doing?), AC Boise soccer owner Brad Stith on the success of his club and the impact of a World Cup, the KTIK crew joins TikTok and we need lots of advice!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which team finishes last this Pac-12 football season - we target Oregon State and Colorado State, B.J. (BNN Report) joins the show to talk about which community (Corvallis or Fort Collins?) is best equipped to help build those two programs, temperature check on Boise State defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (what kind of job is he doing?), AC Boise soccer owner Brad Stith on the success of his club and the impact of a World Cup, the KTIK crew joins TikTok and we need lots of advice!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about the Pac-12 football season. Earlier in the week, we talked about top contenders? New conversation: Which team finishes last?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Boise State basketball assistant coach/offensive coordinator Will Voigt joins the show - what's his story and what's his plan to improve the Broncos' offense, temperature check on football offensive coordinator Nate Potter (and expectations to get better in 2026), Rocky Mountain High graduate Gabriel Hughes "elite'' in his first major-league pitching start for the Rockies, Boise State football players who could stick around for another season thanks to the new NCAA 5-for-5 rule, best quarterback heading into a new NFL season, who's your foursome if you're playing celebrity golf in Lake TahoeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Boise State assistant basketball coach Will Voigt, previously at BYU, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about his new role in Boise. Why? His two children live here and he's built a relationship with head coach Leon Rice. The goal? A more aggressive, attacking, consistent offense. One additional role? International recruiting. GRAPHIC courtesy of Boise State AthleticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about the Pac-12 football season. Earlier in the week, we talked about top contenders? New conversation: Which team finishes last?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Boise State basketball assistant coach/offensive coordinator Will Voigt joins the show - what's his story and what's his plan to improve the Broncos' offense, temperature check on football offensive coordinator Nate Potter (and expectations to get better in 2026), Rocky Mountain High graduate Gabriel Hughes "elite'' in his first major-league pitching start for the Rockies, Boise State football players who could stick around for another season thanks to the new NCAA 5-for-5 rule, best quarterback heading into a new NFL season, who's your foursome if you're playing celebrity golf in Lake TahoeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Boise State assistant basketball coach Will Voigt, previously at BYU, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about his new role in Boise. Why? His two children live here and he's built a relationship with head coach Leon Rice. The goal? A more aggressive, attacking, consistent offense. One additional role? International recruiting. GRAPHIC courtesy of Boise State AthleticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Boise State football continue to schedule the Oregon Ducks - especially after what Broncos' coach Spencer Danielson said in a recent publication: "You know what, you don’t have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?,'' we have our thoughts - what are yours, Rocky Mountain High graduate Gabriel Hughes (Rockies) makes his debut as a MLB starting pitcher Wednesday night against the Dodgers - what does his high school pitching coach Chris Frith have to say about that, Garth Brooks going on national "arena'' tour - ExtraMile Arena on the schedule?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about how the new rule (five years to play five seasons) impacts four senior starters on the Broncos' football roster: EDGE rusher Max Stege, LT Tyler Ethridge, WR Akeem Wright and P Oscar Doyle. All four could take advantage of the new rule and return for a fifth season in 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Boise State football continue to schedule the Oregon Ducks - especially after what Broncos' coach Spencer Danielson said in a recent publication: "You know what, you don’t have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?,'' we have our thoughts - what are yours, Rocky Mountain High graduate Gabriel Hughes (Rockies) makes his debut as a MLB starting pitcher Wednesday night against the Dodgers - what does his high school pitching coach Chris Frith have to say about that, Garth Brooks going on national "arena'' tour - ExtraMile Arena on the schedule?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about how the new rule (five years to play five seasons) impacts four senior starters on the Broncos' football roster: EDGE rusher Max Stege, LT Tyler Ethridge, WR Akeem Wright and P Oscar Doyle. All four could take advantage of the new rule and return for a fifth season in 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pac-12 football isn't sponsoring media days this summer - we'll take over the story-telling starting with the top offensive/defensive players in the league this season (are Maddux Madsen and Jayden Virgin-Morgan players of the year candidates?), Memphis beat writer on why Boise State is the biggest game on the Tigers' schedule, who are the top G6/CFP contenders going into a new season, more from Boise sculptor Ben Victor on the Kellen Moore statue, what's the FIFTH sport in America (Soccer? Golf? MMA? NASCAR? Something else?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about football coach Spencer Danielson and what he recently told a publication regarding the Sept. 5. game at Oregon: "You’re always going to have one of those games that is outside your weight class, but you know what, you don’t have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?'' We have our thoughts. How do you feel about the comment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about football coach Spencer Danielson and what he recently told a publication regarding the Sept. 5. game at Oregon: "You’re always going to have one of those games that is outside your weight class, but you know what, you don’t have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?'' We have our thoughts. How do you feel about the comment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pac-12 football isn't sponsoring media days this summer - we'll take over the story-telling starting with the top offensive/defensive players in the league this season (are Maddux Madsen and Jayden Virgin-Morgan players of the year candidates?), Memphis beat writer on why Boise State is the biggest game on the Tigers' schedule, who are the top G6/CFP contenders going into a new season, more from Boise sculptor Ben Victor on the Kellen Moore statue, what's the FIFTH sport in America (Soccer? Golf? MMA? NASCAR? Something else?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lack of patriotism at the ball game. Why do we honor the heroes of the past? The bitter communist running New York City. Subversives using your values against you. Don't these people realize that once the commies take over they will be next on the chopping block? Medal of Honor: Wesley Phelps Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise sculptor Ben Victor joins Prater and Frank to talk about his anticipated project - a 9-foot Kellen Moore statue that will be unveiled this football season, the nationally-known Victor talks about the process and the details, we preview Tyson Degenhart's appearance with Toronto in NBA Summer League, curiosities for a Boise State football camp that begins in a month, World Cup correspondent Jim Thomas (Boise State women's soccer coach) and Ballgame (from Seattle) on USA-Belgium, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise sculptor Ben Victor joins Prater and Frank to talk about his anticipated project - a 9-foot Kellen Moore statue that will be unveiled this football season, the nationally-known Victor talks about the process and the details, we preview Tyson Degenhart's appearance with Toronto in NBA Summer League, curiosities for a Boise State football camp that begins in a month, World Cup correspondent Jim Thomas (Boise State women's soccer coach) and Ballgame (from Seattle) on USA-Belgium, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Kellen Moore is getting a statue at Boise State, who's next: Chris Petersen or Ashton Jeanty (and why?), former Boise State RB Alexander Mattison on the unique football camp he's bringing to Boise (with an update on his NFL career), the story of Nate and Debbie Sparks - two former Boise State athletes who live in Meridian and raised two children with elite athletic futures (NHL Draft, LSU gymnastics), Bob (Bronco Focus) on what he's learning about Boise State football during this summer magazine season, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Clouse and Vinny Condito (Just Another Sports Fan) celebrate the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend with conversations about baseball's tie in with the holiday, a look at the standings, breaking down the Yankees' slump, how corporations are affecting the game, and much more.

We celebrate Boise State's first official day in the Pac-12 with the one interview that makes the most sense - Kellen Moore, former Boise State QB and Hall of Famer joins the show to talk about his new statue coming to campus (and a new season in the NFL with the Saints), we explain all changes that happened in college athletics Wednesday, Pac-12 has made new decisions regarding postseason basketball tournament, Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas, our World Cup correspondent, on USA's knockout game Wednesday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka tells us about Craigslist comedy, her trend-setting haircut, and how she never left America after visiting Disneyland as a child; writer Jack Balderrama Morley dives deep into the architecture of reality TV in his new book Dream Facades; and singer Tyler Ballgame performs the title track off his debut album For The First Time, Again.

With Taylor at the New York Knicks championship parade, Mikey A thinks parades are on the list of things that sound good but are actually terrible, which leads to a discussion of other things that fall in that category. Cruises? Picnics? Plus, Stugotz's daughter sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at Wrigley for the Cubs game. The great Tony Hawk joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.