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An episode in which yesterday's headlines are today's. First, we find not William Bell the Negro Leagues great, but William Bell the victim of a false accusation in 1920s Chicago, the only murder of its kind. Then we travel south to the apprenticeship of one of the low-key center field greats and the epidemic that stopped his career in its tracks.Trigger Warning: There are a couple of rude words at the very end of the episode because the hots became exercised. If you are, say, in the middle of a meeting of the executive board or attending preschool, please use your headphones.The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter returns for his weekly segment as KTIK's NFL playoff correspondent - he likes the Seahawks and Patriots to reach the Super Bowl (and explains why), Boise State Hall of Famer Pete Kwiatkowski on Seahawks' defensive menace DeMarcus Lawrence (Kwiatkowski was his DC at Boise State), Kwiatkowski also talks about getting fired at Texas after this past season - he said he still doesn't know why, Bob previews Boise State-Air Force basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. (weekly BNN Report) dives into the 2026 CFP format that was finalized Friday - and what it means for G6 teams, which duo is your favorite NFL TV crew, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist. TECHNICAL ISSUE: The missing Dirk Koetter audio can be found in a separate file at KTIK.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why a ballgame can become a ritual and how shared attention carries meaning across generations. In this solo episode, Corey reflects on a conversation with his oldest child that began with skepticism about sports and opened into something deeper. Calls to Action: ✅ If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who might need a reminder that disagreement doesn't have to mean dehumanization. ✅ Check out our Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion From the civility of organized competition to the ways human beings channel conflict, from watching games with his brother to feeling the presence of his grandfather and uncle long after they are gone, this is a meditation on why sports can matter without needing to justify themselves. Being a fan of the New York Mets becomes a case study in disciplined hope, inherited memory, and the quiet work of staying present with one another. Not because anyone is convinced. But because something is shared. This episode also offers a window into why Corey co-hosts East Meets West Sports with Rick Garcia and why sports, at their best, are not an escape from the world but another way of understanding it. Connect on Social Media: Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to Our Sponsors: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group This is Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other as lived practice. Staying in the room. Sharing attention. Letting ritual carry some of the weight when words are not enough.

Former Boise State center Klayton Adams on his first season as offensive coordinator with the Cowboys, former Idaho running back Joel Thomas (now associate head coach/RB coach in New Orleans) on working with Kellen Moore and being a head coach in next week's Senior Bowl, did Ashton Jeanty get snubbed as a finalist for NFL Rookie of the Year, Bob chronicles the history of Boise State-Air Force football and basketball in Bronco Focus, Steelheads radio voice Justin Russo on Boise's dominant hockey team and two games at Idaho Central Arena this weekend, top storylines to follow with the final four QBs remaining in the NFL playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Ashton Jeanty and Fernando Mendoza about to become best friends (or teammates?), former Boise State RB star could be paired with college football's star of 2026 depending on what the Raiders do with their No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, Boise State basketball finds its groove with dominating win at Wyoming, Bob talks to Andrew Meadow about his performance in the Wyoming win (Bronco Focus), George Holani activated and ready to play for the Seahawks this weekend, what would a Super Bowl title mean to Demarcus Lawrence and his career, can Jarrett Stidham help the Broncos beat the Patriots on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy Cow! We conclude our 6 podcast series on baseball’s greatest sportscasters with Harry Caray (1914 – 1998). Caray broadcast Major League Baseball for 53 years. Ed, Farley & Mark review the 2006 PBS documentary, Kokoyakyu – High School Baseball. Then it’s time for baseball’s greatest showman. Ed interviews author and former presidential speech writer, Curt Smith about Caray and his legacy. We then listen as Caray sings Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the first night game at Wrigley Field, August 8, 1988.

Boise State basketball plays at Wyoming on Tuesday - can the Broncos string together back-to-back wins for the first time in a month, where is your emotional needle with this team right now, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews the Wyoming game live from Laramie - he wants to see more success from point guard Dylan Andrews, NFL playoffs down to four teams - four players (and some coaches) with Idaho connections remain in the chase for a Super Bowl ring, will Josh Allen ever win a Super Bowl, college football wrap - how did we feel about this season (locally, regionally, nationally), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL playoff correspondent Dirk Koetter makes his weekly postseason appearance (every Friday on KTIK leading up to the Super Bowl) - he has predictions for all four games this weekend and has a few things to say about close friend and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with previews of the Boise State-Colorado State basketball game, transfer portal closes Friday night - how did Boise State do, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State coach and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen joins the show to celebrate the support he received during his career, Petersen said he didn't want the Boise State job, at first, because he was "scared,'' Petersen also expressed his disappointment that Kellen Moore isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and forward Pearson Carmichael in Bronco Focus, what if Cameron Bates doesn't drop a pass against Fresno State or Dylan Andrew doesn't miss his last-second regulation jump shot against San Diego State, Pac-12 is looking into football scheduling options for 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) - former QB Kellen Moore didn't make the cut for the fifth consecutive year, former Boise State football icons Dan Hawkins (coach) and Austin Pettis (WR) join the show to talk about Petersen and his impact on football and life, Boise State basketball falls to 1-5 in Mountain West play - what do we expect against Colorado State on Friday, eight QBs left in the NFL playoffs - seven first-round picks and Brock Purdy. PROGRAM NOTE: CHRIS PETERSEN JOINS PRATER & THE BALLGAME AT 4PM THURSDAY (95.3FM OR THE KTIK APP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins the show for his monthly segment - Ask the AD with JD, he's live from the annual NCAA Convention in Washington D.C., where he's also meeting with Idaho legislators, Dickey touches on the struggles of men's basketball, his conversations with coach Leon Rice and his expectations for college football news from the convention, Bob previews Boise State-UNLV basketball in Bronco Focus, Boise State football hires third assistant coach (familiar name), Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen could land in the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, the impact of coach Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers (what's next?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball is 1-4 in Mountain West play after Saturday's 25-point home loss to Utah State - we all try to figure out what's going on with Leon Rice's program, Bob shares his analysis in Bronco Focus and callers load up with their opinions, top storylines and Idaho connections still alive in the NFL playoffs, Boise State football transfer portal update, Maddux Madsen could face Dylan Raiola in next season's opener at Oregon, Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen will learn their College Football Hall of Fame fate Wednesday, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: John 4:23–24 - But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Why Should I Sing on Sundays? (Colossians 3:16) Because singing works the WORD INTO MY HEART. (Col 3:16a) Because singing encourages the HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO HEARS ME. (Col 3:16b) Ephesians 5:19 - ...addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart... Psalm 34:3 - Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 107:32 - Let them extol him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. Psalm 100:1 - Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Because singing voices my HEARTFELT THANKFULNESS TO GOD. (Col 3:16c) Ephesians 5:19 - ...addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart... Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Colossians 3:16What was your big take-away from this passage / message and the entire series?What are your biggest barriers to passionately singing on Sunday mornings? How can you begin to overcome these barriers and be a more faithful worshiper?How does singing help the Word dwell in you richly?How does singing on Sundays encourage others around you? What does their singing teach you?What did Taylor mean that your greatest instrument is your heart? How is your mouth like an amplifier?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Open your Bibles to Colossians chapter 3 verse 16.Colossians chapter 3 verse 16.Have you ever gone to someone else's houseand witnessed family traditions that didn't make sense to you?You had a friend in college, I went to visit his family onceand he's a part of a family that kisses each other on the lipswhenever they say hello or goodbye.And that's not my experience at all in my family.And to be clear, I'm not judging you,that's how your family does greeting time.You are loved and we're moving on from that, okay?I also had another friend I grew up with,his family drank milk with every single meal they ate.Three meals a day, three glasses of milk a day.And they thought it was really weirdthat I didn't want to drink milk with my pizza.And I thought it was really weird that they wanted meto drink milk with my pizza.Have you ever visited a different countryand been surprised and thrown off by the customs they have?In Netherlands, the person who's throwing a birthday partycongratulates every single person in the room,not just the person having the birthday.In Japan, it is not customary to tip.If you try to leave a tip,the server will probably be very offended by that.I've talked to a lot of people who've visitedor immigrated to America,who are really thrown off that we use,how are you, not as a genuine question,but as a throwaway hello.I've been to Kenya twice,and the first time I was there, I was surprisedthat as I walked from village to village,talking to a certain man,he would hold my hand as we walked.Now guys, will we do that in America?That's never happened to me, stateside.But in Kenya, it's a sign of friendship.It's a sign that person is really listeningto what you have to say.Many traditions and customs seem to be a bit randomand mysterious.When you press people on why they carry out these traditions,they usually don't know why.They don't know the origin or rationale.I don't know, it's what we've always done.We've always had milk with our pizza.We've always eaten funyons at Thanksgiving.One tradition that doesn't really make that much sense,but I'm glad you enjoy it, Pastor Jeff.Traditions and customs can become mechanical,can become rote.If you don't know why you're doing them,it can become a mechanical processof going through the motions.And the saying can be said for Christians in the church.If you pull many professing believersas they exit a Sunday morning serviceand ask them to provide the biblical rationalefor why they did what they just did,I think you'd receive a lot of blank stares.You'd hear a lot of us and ums.You'd hear a lot of hemming and hawing.Why is that?Because they are engaging in worshipwithout thought or intention.They are going through the motions.The traditions and customs that God has laid downin His word for the family gatherings of His peoplemay seem strange.Hard to explain and a bit random.I mean, think about it.Why do we gather once a week to listen to a guy like metalk about the Bible for 30 to 45 minutes?Every few months, why do we watch people get dunked in water?At the end of this service,why will we eat a cup of bread and a thimble full of juice?Why do we do that?Why do we spend almost half of the service singing together?And that final question is particularly hardfor some Christians to answerbecause they don't like to sing on Sundays.They don't want to sing on Sundaysand they don't even know why we sing on Sundays.They don't always see the point.And maybe you were a part of the demographicthat isn't really down with singing.Maybe this biblical tradition seems odd to you.It seems mysterious.You don't know why you have to do it.So what do you do?As Pastor Jeff and Pastor Rich have said in previous sermons,you barely sing above a whisper.You tune out.You mouth the words until you're told to sit down.Or maybe you arrive intentionally lateto skip the singing portions of the service.So you slip out early to skip the final song.You just don't get singing, so you just don't sing.This is the final sermon in a series calledGod is Seeking Worshipers.In John chapter four verses 23 through 24,Jesus makes it clear what kind of worshipis God's on the lookout for.Let's listen to what Jesus has to say.He says, "But the hour is coming and is now here"when the true worshipers will worship the Father"in spirit and truth,"for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him."God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship"in spirit and truth."God is seeking those who will worship Him"in spirit and in truth."Two weeks ago, Pastor Rich dug into what it looks liketo worship God according to the truth of His word.And last week, Pastor Jeff focused on worshiping Godin spirit, you were to have passionand not cold detachment.And this morning, we're gonna focus in particularon the importance of congregational singing.Whether you can't wait to sing or you can't stand to sing,I wanna help you answer one question this morning,just one question.Why should I sing on Sundays?Why should I sing on Sundays?There are a lot of places to turn to answer this question,but there is no place that is clearer and more concisethan Colossians 3/16, just one verse.Before we continue any further,let's go to Lord and ask for His help.Please pray for me, that I'll faithfully proclaim God's wordand I will pray for you, that you will faithfully receive it.Father, we come to you and we thank youfor this most important appointment of the week.This isn't the throwaway time that we can take or leave,Lord, it is the time we come togetherto worship your holy name.Come around your word to be challenged, to be convicted,to be encouraged, to be lifted up,to be pointed to your Son, Jesus Christ.We thank you in advance for what you will doand we pray more than anythingthat you would be pleased with what we do today,that you would be worshiped in spirit and in truth.And we ask all this in Jesus' name, amen.So Colossians is a New Testament letterwritten by the Apostle Pauland it is focused on the supremacy of Christ in all things.Christ is better than anything or anyone.Life is from Him, life is through Him, and life is for Him.In chapter three of Colossians,Paul calls the Colossians to live in light of who Christ isand where He is seated.Christ is Lord and He is seated in heaven,so we are called to submit to His heavenly standards.To be able to put on new clothes,you have to take off your old clothes.Or to put on the new self, you are to put off the old self.You are to put off old, ungodly attitudes and behaviorsso you can put on new and godly behaviors.In verse 12, Paul says the Colossiansare to put on compassionate hearts.And in verse 15, he says, "Let the peace of Christrule in your hearts."Then in verse 16, our passage for today,Paul says there to have worshipful and thankful hearts.And you and I are called to have these worshipful hearts as well.Why is that?What's the result?Well, worshipful and thankful hearts bless God.It blesses others, and it will bless you as well.Now that we have that background in mind,let's answer our main question.Why should I sing on Sundays?Why should I sing on Sundays?Number one, because singing works the word into my heart.Because singing works the word into my heart.Let's read Colossians chapter 3 verse 16."Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,singing psalms and hymns and spiritual psalmswith thankfulness in your hearts to God."Let's focus on that beginning chunk."Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."What does that mean?It means that your copy of God's word doesn't gather duston your bedside table.The words on these pages, don't just stay on these pages.The word of God finds a place in your heart.It lives within you.Scripture digs down deep into the very core of your beingto change how you think, how you feel, how you love,how you act, and how you react.How does this happen?It happens by reading the word.It happens by studying the word, meditating upon the word.I'm packing what it means and how it applies to your life.It involves writing notes in the margins,jotting down questions, highlighting verses,becoming a student of God's word.But according to Paul, this also happens through singing.And that may surprise you because you don't see the connection just yet.How does singing work the word into your heart?How does singing cause the word of Christ to dwell in you richly?Because lyrics set to music is the most effective methodof memorization and internalization.We all know this to be the case, right?In other areas of life.How did you learn the ABCs?Through your song, right?Prove it to me.ABCD.Very good. Very good.Wow. As a kid, how did you learn the basics of anatomy?Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes.Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes.Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes.We're all cleaning up.Clean up, clean up.Everybody everywhere.Look at you guys.Those lessons are dwelling in you richly to this day.Do you see the point?Growing up in the church, I learned a lot of important biblical factsthrough songs.If you know the song I'm going to sing, please sing it with me.Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he.He climbed up the ladder in the country,the Lord he called to see, and the Savior asked him to pray.He looked up in the street, and the Lord said,"Zacchaeus, you come down, for I'm going to your house today,for I'm going to your house today."The B-I-B-L-E. Yes, that's the book for me.I stand alone on the word of God, the B-I-B-L-E.Isn't it astounding how much biblical truth can be containedin such simple and childlike songs?I sang these songs 30 years ago, and they still dwell in my heart richly.They worked the word into my heart.How arrogant we can be as adults by believing that we maturepast the need to learn and love the word of God through song.Do you feel that way right now?Do you think that the sermon is the only aspect of the Sunday servicethat teaches you something?That's just not true.Every single aspect of the service teaches you God's word.At harvest, we read the word, we preach the word, we pray the word,we see the word in baptism in the Lord's Supper, and we sing the word.All of these elements cause the word of Christ to dwell in you richly.All of these elements work the word into your heart.This is why it's important that we only sing what God's word says.And thankfully, Paul tells us what to sing in this verse.He gives us three types of songs, Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.Psalms are self-explanatory, right?He's talking about the 150 songs and prayers in the Old Testament book of Psalms.When you sing the Psalms, you're singing God's own word back to him.It's like you're speaking God's language.You're using his own divine vocabulary.And when Paul references hymns in this verse, he's not talking about the hymnsas we understand them in 2026.Remember Paul's writing about 2,000 years ago.He's not commanding us to buy old dusty hymns off eBaythat have this singing sheet and all the parts for men and women.But what is he saying?Well, back in his day, hymns were a pagan practice.Hymns were sung to a false God, a famous hero, or a military leader.These hymns were focused on a particular person.Paul is Christianizing and retrofitting this pagan practice for the church.He's saying instead of singing to that lame guy who's not as cool as you think he is,instead of singing to that bloodthirsty general,instead of singing to that false God, praise the Lord God Almighty.Praise him for who he is.Praise him for his sovereignty.Praise him for his glory.Praise him for his majesty.Praise him for his majesty.Praise God for who he is.And most likely spiritual songs were songs of personal testimony.If hymns mainly emphasize who God is,spiritual songs focus on what God has done for you,what he is doing for you, and what he will do for you in the future.Praise God that he gave you another day to worship him and to serve him.How many of us woke up today going, "Ugh, today's going to be terrible.I don't want to do this."Instead of doing that, praise him that he gave you breath in your lungs.Praise him that he has forgiven all of your sin past, present, and future.Praise him that he delivered you from the domain of darknessand has transferred you to the kingdom of his beloved Son.Praise him that he will never, ever let go of you, no matter what you do.Praise God for all the good gifts he has given to you.That is Psalms and hymns in spiritual songs.Why does Paul give us this breakdown of songs?In the past, did you ever make someone a mixtape?Did you ever burn someone a CD?Or for you teenagers who have no idea what I'm talking about?Have you ever made a playlist and shared it with someone else?Why did you do that?Because you wanted that person to experience the songs that you love.You wanted that person to get out of the rut of listening to that same kind of songover and over and over again.That's what Paul is doing here.He's giving the Colossians a godly mixtape, a CD.He's sharing a heavenly playlist with them.He wants to keep them from singing the same type of song over and over and over again.It's often said that variety is a spice of life.Variety is also the spice of worship.God wants to be worshiped by the inspired classics of the Psalms.He also wants to be worshiped as Pastor Jeff just read to us from Psalm 96 with a new song.He wants to be worshiped for who he is.But he also wants to be worshiped for what he does, what he has done, and what he will do.Singing these types of songs will keep us from only emphasizing the truth and missing spiritor only emphasizing spirit and missing the truth.Sticking to this list of songs will cause you to worship in spirit and in truthbecause both are needed to truly worship God.So much damage can be done.If the sermons we hear on Sundays get an A+ in theology,but the songs we sing receive a failing grade.Well, why is that?Because you'll remember the words you sing on Sundayfar longer than the words you hear from the pastor's mouth.If you don't believe me, have you ever been with a Christian on their deathbed?I gotta tell you, they don't invite their pastors then to repreach their favorite sermons.What do they do instead?They sing worship songs that are lodged in their brains and stuck in their hearts.As tired and as feeble as these saints feel, they belt out amazing grace in Christ alone.Crown Him with many crowns.It is well, blessed assurance.Biblically rich songs have the power to instruct your intellect.Spark your passions, engage your emotions, and involve your body.When the Word of Christ dwells in you richly, it will flow out of your mouth freely.Do you begrudgingly sing?Do you barely sing?Do you refuse to sing?If you've answered any of those questions with a yes,I want you to come to grips with what you're truly sacrificing.You are laying aside the blessing of knowing and loving the Word of Godon every single level of who you are as a person, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.You are cutting your spiritual growth off at the knees.You're saying, "I'm going to mature this far and no farther."You are cutting yourself off from a major source of the Word of Christ dwelling in you richly.Of the Word being worked into your heart.You are hurting yourself.But the damage doesn't just end with you.If you have a negative view of singing, you will negatively affect others around you.But in Colossians 3, 16, Paul shows us the opposite as well.If you have a positive view of singing, you will positively affect others around you.Let's read verse 16 for a second time."Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God."Why should I sing on Sundays?Second reason, because singing encourages the hearts of everyone who hears me.Because singing encourages the hearts of everyone who hears me.Paul says that we as a church should be teaching and admonishing who?One another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.He shares an almost identical truth in Ephesians 519.He says the believer should be addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.Pastor Rich and Pastor Jeff have made it clear over the past few weeks that the primary audienceof our worship is who?God, first and foremost, our worship is for and before the Lord.Again, He is the primary audience.But according to Paul, there is a secondary audience of our singing.And who is that secondary audience?One another.Every single person in this room, that person in front of you, those people behind you,those people next to you.To be clear, you're not worshiping other people as you sing.You are only worshiping God, but you are instructing and teaching others as you sing.The goal isn't to impress, the goal is to instruct.By singing, you are reinforcing the glorious truths of God's Word.By singing, you are warning, admonishing others to avoid the consequences of disobeying God's Word.You are playing an important role of the working of the Word into their hearts.You are playing an important role of the Word of Christ dwelling in their hearts, richly.Do you understand that Sunday morning is not your private worship time with God?Yes, it is personal, but it's by no means private.You are commanded to have your private worship time with God throughout the week.As you read the Bible, as you pray, as you fast,Sunday morning is the corporate worship time of God's people.It's not just about you and Jesus, it's about us and Jesus.Why is it so important that we gather together and we sing together?Why do we do that?Well, one pastor puts it this way.The people of God sing together because they have been saved together.And we see this truth in the book of Exodus.In Exodus 12 and 13, the Israelites are let go from slavery in Egypt.They're guided by the very presence of God.But then what happens?Pharaoh changed his mind to the armies of Egypt.Go after the Israelites.But God rescues them.He makes the Red Sea's part.He takes them through the water.Then those waters drown the Egyptian army.The Israelites are saved together by God.How do they respond to being saved together?According to Exodus 15, they sing together.Their voices become one communal voice to their God and their Savior.And we see this in the Psalms.There is a ton of "I," "me," "my," and "my" language in the Psalms.But there are 346 appearances of "we," "our," "us," as well.Again, it's not just private.It's corporate.In Psalm 343, David gives this command,"O magnify the Lord with me.Let us exalt his name together."Psalm 107.32."Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,and praise him in the assembly of the elders."Paul commands the Colossians and the Ephesiansto sing to the Lord together because they have been savedby the blood of Jesus Christ together.You and I are commanded to sing together because we have been savedby the blood of Jesus Christ together.You were not rescued and redeemed from your sinto be your own spiritual island by yourself.You were rescued and redeemed to be a part of the holy people of God,to be adopted into the family of God.You are not an only child.You have a countless number of brothers and sisters across this globeand throughout human history.But let's focus on our church for a minute.If you are a member at harvest,you have committed yourself to the holiness and maturityof the brothers and sisters you have in this roomand in the other service.By becoming a member,you have acknowledged that your faithful attendance,your active participation contributes to the unity and purity of this church.You have chosen to link arms with these peopleand marched through this evil world towards heaven together.You have agreed that I'm going to build up and encourage these peoplebecause they are my family.Do you realize that this service isn't just something you can slip in and slip out of?This is your family.This is a family gathering and you are here to encourage others,not just to be encouraged yourself.So how do you encourage others around you?You sing with passionate enthusiasm.You cannot teach and admonish other people around you with their singingif other people around you cannot hear your singing.You know what this means?This means that you do not have the biblical right to opt out of singing.You do not have God's permission to mumble or mouth the words you see on the screens.You are not given a hall pass from God to come late or to leave early.You are not allowed to be a conscientious objector during the worship set.I know exactly what some of you are thinking right now.I know you are internally sweating and thinking,"Pastor Taylor, you just don't get it.I have a horrible singing voice and I don't want anybody to hear me."Does God expect you to be a trained musician or a world-class vocalist to sing?I sure hope not because you all just heard my voice a few minutes agoand I fall way short of that standard.Does God command you to sing well in Scripture?He calls you to sing, period.Psalm 100 verse 1, "Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth."Can your mouth make noise?Make noise to your mouth by saying yes.Can your mouth make noise?Can you make that noise sound joyful?Even better than you are the perfect person to sing to the Lordto encourage other people in this room with your singing.All of you are not expected to stand on stage and lead the worship time,but you are expected to instruct others during the worship timeas you sing from where you stand.How many of you watched Elf last month before Christmas?Very few of you.Wow, okay, this may be harder for you than I thought.What is Buddy the Elf's singing advice for Christmas?The best way to spread Christmas cheer is..."Lose your mouth for all of the years."I'm going to steal that quote and use it for corporate worship.The best way to spread Christian cheer is..."Lose your mouth for all of the years."I read a study recently that laid out two markers of a healthy church.They're obviously way more than just two,but these two were the focus of the study.The first one was children.Children are being born.Children are being discipled.That discipleship is being reinforced in the life of the church,as Pastor Jeff often says, "Children are a sign of life."How are we doing with that first marker here at Harvest?If you're wondering, just count how many kids almost knock you over after the service is over.Here's the second mark.The second mark is "Men who sing."How are we doing with that one?I got to tell you, not as well as the first.I know what some of you might be thinking."Taylor, singing on Sundays just seems a little feminine.It doesn't seem very masculine to me."That's interesting.You didn't seem to have that same objectionwhen you were singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"at the pirate game this past summer.So let me understand this.It's masculine to sing about going to a baseball game,but it's feminine to sing to the Lord God Almighty.You didn't seem to have that same objectionwhen you were singing in the shower this morning,or singing in the car the way to work last week.You didn't seem to have this objectionwhen you were singing at the top of your lungswhen you saw your favorite band in concert.So let me get it straight.All those things are masculine,but singing to Jesus Christ,who laid down his own life to save yours, that's feminine.Do you see how ridiculous that objection iswhen you really think about it?Moses sang, "Are you more masculine than Moses?When was the last time you were used by Godto defeat the mightiest army on the planetand to lead a bunch of complaining people to the wilderness?"David sang to the Lord and even danced to himas we saw last week."Are you more masculine than David?You were killed a giantor ruled over God's chosen nation?Jesus sang in the Gospels.Are you more masculine than Jesus?Your entire life cannot compare to one secondof the masculinity Jesus displayedduring his time on this earth."Men, please stop making excuses for why you can't sing.Sing for the sake of your wife.Sing for the sake of your kids.Sing for the sake of the church.Your silence is deafening and destructive.Harvest, we should be teaching and admonishing one anotherand all wisdom by singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.We should be instructing and encouraging one anotherby how we sing.This starts at an individual leveland it has corporate ramifications.You have no idea how big of an impactyour singing has on the people around you.And you have no idea how much their singinghas an impact on you.Imagine that there is a woman in the seat in front of youwho is fighting a losing battle with a serious illness.Yet every single Sunday she is worshiping the Lordwith hands lifted high.Does that teach you something?That teaches you that God is worthy of your praiseeven when your physical strength is being sapped from your body.Imagine that there is a dad down the aisle from youwho just lost his son.Yet he is still worshiping the Lord with tears in his eyesand sorrow in his heart.Doesn't that teach you something?That teaches you that the Lord gives and the Lord takes away.Blessed be the name of the Lord.That group of teenagers in the intersectionis rejecting the worldly desire to look coolby worshiping God with reckless abandon.Doesn't that teach you something?That teaches you that age doesn't always equal maturityand they can set you an example to follow.Please sing.Sing to encourage your own heartbut also sing to encourage the hearts of other people around you.Why should I sing on Sundays?Final reason.Because singing voices my heart felt thankfulness to God.Because singing voices my heart felt thankfulness to God.Singing blesses you.Singing blesses others.But most importantly, singing blesses God.Let's read verse 16 and a third and final time.Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyteaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.Singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songswith thankfulness in your hearts to God.Once again, Paul shares a very similar truth in Ephesians 519.He says that you should sing and address other Christians in songwhile making melody to the Lord with your heart.You realize that your mouth isn't your primary instrument of praise.It's your heart.Your heart is where everything starts.Your heart is where your passions live.Your heart is where your emotions reside.What is in your heart will come out of your mouth.Your heart is like a guitar or a keyboard.While your mouth is a speaker.Your mouth amplifies what is inside.Your mouth amplifies what is in your heart.If your heart is full of negativity and complaining,what will come out of your mouth?Negativity and complaining.If your heart is full of love and praise to the Lord,what will be amplified by your mouth?Love and praise to the Lord.You were made to worship God.And God has revealed that he loves to be sung to.And if you refuse to sing to him,you were refusing to give him the love and thanks that he deserves.At this point, you may be waving the white flag.Okay, Taylor, I get it.I get it.You and other pastors can stop selling me.These sermons have convinced me.I just sing a little bit louder.Fine, I guess I'll sing.Is that honoring to the Lord?You know, my wife has revealed to me that she loves flowers.And she feels loved by me whenever I give her flowers.But imagine that she loves flowers.But imagine I come home after service with a frown on my faceand shove some flowers in her arms and say, "There you go.Will you stop bugging me about the stupid flowers?I did what you wanted.You're not getting more until your birthday.Hope you enjoy it."Would my wife feel very loved by that?I shouldn't buy my wife flowers because I have to.I should buy my wife flowers because I love her and I want to.And the same way, singing to the Lord shouldn't be viewed as something you have to do.It should be viewed as something you want to do.It should be your greatest joy to verbally and physically express the love you feel for him on the inside.And if that's not how you feel, there's a problem going on that you should address.The worship team can make their way forward.God is seeking worshipers.God is seeking those who will worship him in truth.God is seeking those who will worship him in spirit.God is seeking those who will worship him in song.How do you feel about this job description?How do you feel about being a full-time worshiper of God?Some of you in this room are not a worshiper of God.You have not yet trusted in Christ.You are worshiping yourself.You are living for yourself.Let me ask you something.How is that working out for you?I'm guessing not very well.You may think you're happy.You may act happy, but you know something is missing.You know something is wrong.You know there is someone far greater than you who deserves the glory and honor that you're hogging for yourself.This person is God who reveals himself most clearly to the person and work of his Son.Jesus came to this earth to serve sinners.Choose to serve him for all of eternity.Jesus humbled himself by dying on the cross to pay the penalty for sin,even though he was and still is fully perfect and sinless.Choose to exalt him forever and ever.Jesus will not turn you away if you come to him with genuine faith and repentance.Choose to believe in him.Stop believing in yourself.Choose to worship him.Stop worshiping yourself.The role of a full-time worshiper is being offered to you.Accept that job offer.Others of you have accepted that job offer in the past,but you haven't been carrying out your responsibilities lately.Maybe you've been making excuses for why you can't sing.Maybe you've been distracted by a million other things you sit in this service and you're not focusing on Jesus Christ.Maybe you're not truly singing with passionate enthusiasm.If you're honest, you would say, "I've been lazy in my worship."If that's true, let me give you one final exhortation.If Jesus Christ rose from the dead on a Sunday morning, 2000 years ago,you can get up bright and early every Sunday to worship his holy namewith every ounce of energy and passion that you have.It's not too late.You can do it right now.You can do it today.Others of you have been faithful and you've been consistent in your worship.Obviously, it's not perfect, but you have been consistent.If that's you, keep it up.Keep up the good work.Do not waver in the job that God has saved you to carry out.We spend a lot of time talking about singing.Let's actually stand.Let's actually sing.Stand and do what you are made to do.Do what you are saved to do.Do what you should want to do.Let's sing to the Lord.

Boise State plays Utah State in one of the biggest home basketball games of the season Saturday and we get you ready three ways - Prater and Mallory with a exclusive interview with Drew Fielder, Bob talks to (new starter?) Aginaldo Neto in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains talks Boise State hoops and football in his weekly BNN Report - the Broncos announced two new assistant football coaches Friday, Dirk Koetter returns as our NFL playoff correspondent through the Super Bowl, Commanders/former Boise State TE John Bates joins the show after scoring a TD in his final game of the season, do Boise State fans want Oregon to win a national championship (those two teams open the 2026 season in Eugene), Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball lost to Grand Canyon on Wednesday night inside ExtraMile Arena - we break down all the frustrating details as the Broncos fall to 1-3 in the Mountain West, the guys have their opinions and take plenty of calls/messages, Bob with his spin on the loss in Bronco Focus, we go to New Orleans and Las Vegas for insider reports on Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty (JT The Brick with his thoughts on Jeanty and the Raiders' No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft), Boise State football has lost several players and two coaches from its secondary - how do we feel about that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four head coaches in the CFP semifinals all worked with Nick Saban, our Nick Saban here in Boise is Chris Petersen - what's his coaching tree look like, Bob previews Boise State-Grand Canyon basketball in Bronco Focus, has college football hit rock bottom with the Lane Kiffin-Demond Williams news, most all QBs in the NFL playoffs were first-round picks - and two are from the Mountain West, what are your sports pet peevesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeden Januar wagen wir den Blick in die musikalische Kristallkugel – und küren den Act, dem wir in den nächsten 12 Monaten am ehesten den Durchbruch zutrauen. Okay, zugegeben: Letztes Jahr haben wir es verschwitzt. Dieses Jahr sind wir wieder voll dabei – dank Tyler (fucking!) Ballgame. Nach einem abgebrochenen Songwriting-Studio und zahlreichen Bandprojekten, die sich sang- und klanglos auflösten, wagte der im US-Bundesstaat Rhode Island geborene Musiker mit engelsgleicher Stimme und Retro-Touch vor ein paar Jahren einen Neustart in Kalifornien. Er sang sich durch unzählige Open-Mics – bis Jonathan Radio (Foxygen, Miley Cyrus) auf ihn aufmerksam wurde. Mit Rados Hilfe entstand Ballgames Debütalbum «For the First Time, Again», das Ende Januar veröffentlicht wird. Wir sagen schon jetzt: Das wird gross.

Boise State football in the midst of roster chaos - WR Chris Marshall (transfer portal) and S Ty Benefield (LSU) are gone while 20+ new players are expected to join the program this weekend, is coach Leon Rice a lifer at Boise State, Bob talks to junior forward Andrew Meadow in Bronco Focus, Ryan Leaf on FCS/G6/CFP playoffs - and Kirby Moore at Washington State, instant reaction to John Harbaugh leaving the Ravens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No. 1 seeds for the NFL playoffs are Seattle and Denver - which franchise in our geographic footprint is followed the most in the Treasure Valley (or is it the 49ers? Raiders?), six former Boise State players have reached the NFL postseason but can one of them break the Jay Ajayi Drought (last Boise State player to play in/win a Super Bowl), how is coach Spencer Danielson handling the offseason for Boise State football, Bob recaps the Boise State-San Diego State overtime thriller in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Thomas Leuthner, Matt Sullivan and Chris O'Brien, as they break down the trade deadline deals. Do the Knicks have real competition in the Eastern Conference? Will MPJ be back in the Western Conference? Can the Nets bring in Austin Reaves? Find out here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guy in today’s Second Date Update made a BOLD REQUEST before we even called his date. Was it fair? Sure! Was Brooke offended by it? Yep!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guy in today’s Second Date Update made a BOLD REQUEST before we even called his date. Was it fair? Sure! Was Brooke offended by it? Yep!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our final show of 2025 and we look ahead to 2026 - what's the ONE THING you want from Boise State football in the next year, former WAC/MAC/Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to talk about a new bowl game in the Denver area (Pac-12 vs. Mountain West?) and the future of all bowl games in the West, Bob previews the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Bronco Focus, we give our awards for NFL MVP and Coach of the Year ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU JAN. 5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our final show of 2025 and we look ahead to 2026 - what's the ONE THING you want from Boise State football in the next year, former WAC/MAC/Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to talk about a new bowl game in the Denver area (Pac-12 vs. Mountain West?) and the future of all bowl games in the West, Bob previews the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Bronco Focus, we give our awards for NFL MVP and Coach of the Year ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU JAN. 5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football lost its top player to the transfer portal - what's next for safety Ty Benefield and how do fans feel about his departure (as opposed to leaving early for the NFL), is coach Spencer Danielson winning or losing his battle with the portal, Bob previews Boise State-New Mexico hoops in Bronco Focus, starter RJ Keene on the Broncos' psyche after loss at Nevada and short holiday break, Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore down to their final NFL games of the season - how'd they do in 2025, sports-related gifts and Christmas, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football lost its top player to the transfer portal - what's next for safety Ty Benefield and how do fans feel about his departure (as opposed to leaving early for the NFL), is coach Spencer Danielson winning or losing his battle with the portal, Bob previews Boise State-New Mexico hoops in Bronco Focus, starter RJ Keene on the Broncos' psyche after loss at Nevada and short holiday break, Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore down to their final NFL games of the season - how'd they do in 2025, sports-related gifts and Christmas, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington State coach Kirby Moore, a former Boise State wide receiver, joins the show to talk about his new gig, his vision for the Cougars, life in the new Pac-12 and thoughts about his brother's NFL winning streak, Washington State beats Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, NFL report featuring Ashton Jeanty (monster Sunday), Kellen Moore (three-game winning streak) and Taysom Hill (made NFL history), the G6-P4 debate was loud and toxic over the weekend, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington State coach Kirby Moore, a former Boise State wide receiver, joins the show to talk about his new gig, his vision for the Cougars, life in the new Pac-12 and thoughts about his brother's NFL winning streak, Washington State beats Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, NFL report featuring Ashton Jeanty (monster Sunday), Kellen Moore (three-game winning streak) and Taysom Hill (made NFL history), the G6-P4 debate was loud and toxic over the weekend, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday so you know what time it is ? It's time where gather up in the locker room and Leroy gives us his game balls and game bums from this past weekend in sports.

The College Football Playoff starts this weekend and it's a much different vibe than last year without Boise State, Ashton Jeanty and the Fiesta Bowl - do you still follow the CFP and who's going to win a national title, Bob previews a new Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus - Boise State opens Saturday in Reno, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the importance of the Montana-Montana State FCS playoff game in Bozeman, B.J. addresses the future of safety Ty Benefield in his BNN Report - will the Boise State football star leave or bolt for the NFL, our Six Pack of top college football games this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff starts this weekend and it's a much different vibe than last year without Boise State, Ashton Jeanty and the Fiesta Bowl - do you still follow the CFP and who's going to win a national title, Bob previews a new Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus - Boise State opens Saturday in Reno, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the importance of the Montana-Montana State FCS playoff game in Bozeman, B.J. addresses the future of safety Ty Benefield in his BNN Report - will the Boise State football star leave or bolt for the NFL, our Six Pack of top college football games this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly High, we celebrate Boise's bowl game and postseason college football - what's your favorite part of the bowl season, Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State head coach) and Gage Jones (Washington State linebacker, Eagle High graduate and the only Idaho player on the Cougars' roster) join the show, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice before Saturday's Mountain West opener at Nevada, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly High, we celebrate Boise's bowl game and postseason college football - what's your favorite part of the bowl season, Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State head coach) and Gage Jones (Washington State linebacker, Eagle High graduate and the only Idaho player on the Cougars' roster) join the show, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice before Saturday's Mountain West opener at Nevada, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson, during his postseason press conference, talked Wednesday about Maddux Madsen and loyalty, Kage Casey and Danielson's decision not to let him travel to the LA Bowl, and Ty Benefield's future now that he's exploring NFL options, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four players who could emerge in 2026 with big seasons, Washington State reporter Greg Woods on Kirby Moore's first day as head coach in Pullman, do the Seahawks have a legitimate shot to win a Super BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson, during his postseason press conference, talked Wednesday about Maddux Madsen and loyalty, Kage Casey and Danielson's decision not to let him travel to the LA Bowl, and Ty Benefield's future now that he's exploring NFL options, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four players who could emerge in 2026 with big seasons, Washington State reporter Greg Woods on Kirby Moore's first day as head coach in Pullman, do the Seahawks have a legitimate shot to win a Super BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If college football was a keeper league, which three Boise State players would you have to keep for the 2026 season - top names that need to be on the roster next season, former Boise State standout Kirby Moore holds first press conference as Washington State head coach, Oregon State play-by-play broadcaster Mike Parker on what he's learned about new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, Bob previews the six bowl games featuring Mountain West opponents in Bronco Focus, should Boise State distribute NIL money as a end-of-the-season bonus - based on performance and resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If college football was a keeper league, which three Boise State players would you have to keep for the 2026 season - top names that need to be on the roster next season, former Boise State standout Kirby Moore holds first press conference as Washington State head coach, Oregon State play-by-play broadcaster Mike Parker on what he's learned about new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, Bob previews the six bowl games featuring Mountain West opponents in Bronco Focus, should Boise State distribute NIL money as a end-of-the-season bonus - based on performance and resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one packed a bunch of punches into only 30 minutes. Ballgame gives Chop some rapid fire questions on "Things parents say during games." Things like "Elbow Up". "Throw Strikes!" "Bear Down." Chopper gives his response to what he would say in the same situations. Ballgame also unpacks his Sandlot in New Jersey (130 Kids) and his Play Ball event in NYC with MLB, while Chopper shares how he dealt with his team losing 15-1.Wanna Support the Podcast? Become a Patreon Member: www.patreon.com/chopandballgameIt's a great day to be great!

We check the psyche of Boise State football fans - how are you feeling after the LA Bowl loss to Washington and how are you feeling about the future, Bob breaks down football's loss/basketball's victory over Saint Mary's in Bronco Focus, college football analyst Pete Cavender with his priorities going into a new offseason, what's the future for former Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin, six former Boise State players are headed to the NFL postseason - which one has the best shot at a Super Bowl ring, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check the psyche of Boise State football fans - how are you feeling after the LA Bowl loss to Washington and how are you feeling about the future, Bob breaks down football's loss/basketball's victory over Saint Mary's in Bronco Focus, college football analyst Pete Cavender with his priorities going into a new offseason, what's the future for former Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin, six former Boise State players are headed to the NFL postseason - which one has the best shot at a Super Bowl ring, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State left tackle and team captain Kage Casey opts out of LA Bowl and isn't with the team for Saturday night's game against Washington, former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is the new head coach at Washington State, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their previews of the LA Bowl, former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff joins the show - he also coached at Washington at works at SoFi Stadium as the Rams tight ends coach, our Six Pack of bowl games featuring Mountain West teams, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State left tackle and team captain Kage Casey opts out of LA Bowl and isn't with the team for Saturday night's game against Washington, former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is the new head coach at Washington State, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their previews of the LA Bowl, former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff joins the show - he also coached at Washington at works at SoFi Stadium as the Rams tight ends coach, our Six Pack of bowl games featuring Mountain West teams, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State was 15-9 against Power 4/5 opponents between the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and the 2019 season opener against Florida State - the Broncos have since lost nine straight against power programs (why?), LA Bowl is folding after Saturday night's game between Boise State and Washington - what's the future of Pac-12 bowl games in 2026, former Washington QB/current Fox college football analyst Brock Huard on Saturday's game, Bob talks to DT Braxton Fely (playing his final college game) in Bronco Focus, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State was 15-9 against Power 4/5 opponents between the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and the 2019 season opener against Florida State - the Broncos have since lost nine straight against power programs (why?), LA Bowl is folding after Saturday night's game between Boise State and Washington - what's the future of Pac-12 bowl games in 2026, former Washington QB/current Fox college football analyst Brock Huard on Saturday's game, Bob talks to DT Braxton Fely (playing his final college game) in Bronco Focus, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The offseason narrative for Boise State QB Maddux will be defined by the outcome of a three-hour football game Saturday night - how will the LA Bowl between BSU and Washington impact Madsen's confidence and his offseason, Kirby Moore is in Pullman to interview for the vacant Washington State job (or is he?), debating Ty Benefield and his future on the Boise State football team, Bob with an oral history of the Boise State-Washington series in Bronco Focus, executive director Danielle Brazil explains how the Famous Idaho Potato landed Washington State-Utah State, College of Idaho coach Mike Moroski on the Yotes traveling to Florida for a national NAIA semifinal game SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen joins the show to talk about his former teams, the LA Bowl on Saturday night and the controversial issues that are hovering about his favorite sport, Petersen said current Boise State coach Spencer Danielson is having his best season - how do we feel about that and what kind of grade would you give Danielson for his 2025 season, Seattle radio personality Softy Mahler on the Broncos and Dawgs in the LA Bowl, Bob talks to RB1 Dylan Riley in Bronco Focus (is he the MVP of Boise State's season?), Philip Rivers, 44, is back in the NFL - prompting a series of questions: "How old is too old?''See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State is playing Washington in the LA Bowl on Saturday - thoughts on the game and thoughts on what happened with the Group of Six and the CFP tournament committee over the weekend, what's the future of the G6 postseason, coach Spencer Danielson on his weekend talks with former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen (PROGRAMMING NOTE: Petersen will join Prater & The Ballgame at 5 p.m. Tuesday), Bob (Bronco Focus) and Pete Cavender (radio analyst) on Boise State's victory over UNLV in the Mountain West Championship Game on Friday, has Kellen Moore found his QB, who should win the Heisman Trophy, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-UNLV series in Bronco Focus, would Ashton Jeanty win the Heisman based on this season's competition, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling (including a Boise State-UNLV prediction)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.