Podcasts about Prater

The Old Man Haunted by BigfootIn a smoky Nashville bar, the Jim buys a beer for the elderly, down-on-his-luck Samuel, a monthly regular living frugally on Social Security in a rooming house. Spotting Samuel's hunger, the narrator orders him food and invites him to join at his table. Over burgers and beers, the narrator introduces himself as Jim from Louisville, fresh from hurricane repair work in Florida. Samuel, born and raised in North Carolina's mountains, opens up about why he left his beloved home at 21—not for war or lack of work, but for a darker reason. Eager for steady pay during scarce times, young Samuel joined a logging company, impressing the foreman with his marksmanship and landing a job as an armed deputy enforcing land evictions on mountain families. Shunned by his community for aiding the bosses, Samuel grew isolated. The story's climax came during the third attempt to evict the reclusive Prater clan from their ancient 1,800-acre forest homestead, led by the fierce Mammy Prater. Using kidnapped six-year-old Jenny as leverage, the deputies arrived to collect weapons and demand departure. The Praters complied eerily, gathering to unleash a haunting, high-pitched chant that summoned massive, hairy ape-like beasts from the woods. The creatures slaughtered the entire eviction party in a frenzy of boulders, gunfire, and gore, sparing only Samuel after Mammy declared him a "token" to flee and never return or speak of it. Traumatized, Samuel was forever exiled from his home and family. Years later, tears in his eyes, he shares the tale with the narrator, who leaves unsettled—haunted by nightmares of the impossible horror, unsure if he believes it but forever changed by the old man's quiet burden.Join my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

RONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview Saturday night's home game against the Lobos. His No. 1 key: Be a better running team than New MexicoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Ridley's Family Market Tailgate Party in Weiser, Boise State hosts New Mexico in Albertsons Stadium on Saturday night and all eyes will be on QB Maddux Madsen & Co., Bob (Bronco Focus) says a victory starts with being a better running team than the Lobos, former Weiser High/BYU/NFL standout Hans Olsen on growing up in Weiser - and hanging out with the Bachmeier family, B.J. (Bronco Nation News) on what it means that the athletic department has taken over ExtraMile Area, our Six Pack of top college football games to watch this weekend, Friday Five - a look back at our favorite topics of the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Broadway on The Rocks/Albertsons on Broadway, Spencer Danielson joins Bob in Bronco Focus to preview Saturday night's home game against New Mexico, Raiders insider on RB Ashton Jeanty and his role under Chip Kelly/Pete Carroll, meet the seven former Idaho Vandals on the Lobos' roster, Mountain West appears to be better than expected, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with football coach Spencer Danielson. Danielson talks about the team vibe after a loss - and his respect for a New Mexico team that coach Jason Eck is bringing to town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Merrick, host of the Silver & Black Sports Network, joins Prater and Mallory from Las Vegas to talk about RB Ashton Jeanty - his slow start, his growing success, his relationship with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. How does head coach Pete Carroll come into play after a 1-4 start?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've identified (and explain) four overachievers on this year's Boise State football team - RB Dylan Riley, WR Ben Ford, LB Boen Phelps and S Zion Washington (who did we miss?), who are the overachievers and best players/coaches/QBs in the Mountain West so far this season, Bob talks to consistent safety Ty Benefield in Bronco Focus, what is Brett Rypien's future in the NFL, Idaho State athletic director Pauline Thiros on the 2030 game against Boise State and the impact football coach Cody Hawkins has made in Pocatello, which is better - Kibbie Dome in Moscow or the ICCU Dome (Minidome/Holt Arena) in Pocatello?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the biggest issue for Boise State football - tackling, penalties, lack of takeaways (we have opinions, what are yours?), Boise State-Idaho State schedule a game for 2030 (what's up with the Vandals?), Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to EDGE Jayden Virgin-Morgan on production, New Mexico coach Jason Eck on Saturday night's game at Boise State, NFL reports on RB Ashton Jeanty and LG Ezra Cleveland (did you see what he did Monday night?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho State athletic director Pauline Thiros joins Prater and Mallory for a two part conversation - how the Boise State-ISU game in 2030 came together (could there be more?) and how football coach Cody Hawkins has impacted the Bengals' program and the Pocatello community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with safety Ty Benefield. He's been the most consistent player on Boise State's defense this season - is it good enough to attract the attention of NFL scouts this offseason or could he return to Boise for another year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew breaks down what happened in Boise State's 28-7 loss at Notre Dame - specifically the role of QB Maddux Madsen and the offense, the Broncos are 0-7 vs. P4 programs since the start of the NIL era (does Boise State need to do more?), coach Spencer Danielson on the loss, Madsen and his NIL priorities moving forward, Bob with his four impressions of the Notre Dame experience in Bronco Focus, what analyst Pete Cavender said about the loss, the story and details behind Kellen Moore's first win as NFL head coachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with team captain Jayden Virgin-Morgan. Sack production from the redshirt junior is down from 2024 (10 last season, 1.5 through five games this season), but he says he's gained 10 pounds and is contributing in other areas, including an increased focus to help stop the run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico football coach Jason Eck, previously with the Idaho Vandals, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's game at Albertsons Stadium - Lobos vs. Boise at 7:45 p.m. Eck touches on last week's loss at San Jose State and his memories of coaching on the blue - and the overall successful impact he's had on the program in Albuquerque.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his recap of the the Broncos' weekend at Notre Dame. He touches on the experience of visiting the South Bend campus - then focuses on what went wrong in the 28-7 loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more sleep until the Notre Dame game - and we have you covered with all the final details, Jared Zabransky joins the show to talk about Boise State QBs and big games (he played a few and has some thoughts for Maddux Madsen), five Broncos to watch Saturday - they could upgrade their own careers and/or help BSU pull off a big upset, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) both with live reports from South Bend, our Six Pack of top college football games to watch this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State legend Jared Zabransky, who played plenty of big games during his quarterback career with the Broncos, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about QBs and how they perform in big games. Zabransky had poor performances. He had inspiring performances. He had game-winning performances in big games. What did Zabransky learn? And what does it mean for Maddux Madsen at Notre Dame on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State Hall of Famer and former WR All-American Kipp Bedard takes us deep down memory lane - from Capital High to Notre Dame to Boise State and his role in the Broncos' 1980 national championship run, former Notre Dame lineman and current national media personality Mike Golic Jr. on the BSU-Notre Dame game and what fans can expect, Bob talks to QB Maddux Madsen in Bronco Focus, coach Spencer Danielson on seeing Touchdown Jesus for the first time, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory from South Bend, Indiana, where Notre Dame hosts the Broncos at 1:30 p.m. on NBC. Live from the iconic Linebacker Lounge, Rains breaks down the final few details of this game - special teams and whether Boise State can hang with the Irish in the first 30 minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from the South Bend, Indiana, campus to share four factors that could lead to a victory over 20.5-favored Notre Dame on Saturday. No. 1: Avoid explosive plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with quarterback Maddux Madsen (from the coach Spencer Danielson radio show on KBOI). Madsen talks about the progress he's made this season - and what he's most excited about going into Saturday's game at Notre Dame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We attack the Boise State-Notre Dame game from different angles ... former Boise State QB/OC Mike Sanford on his coaching gig at Notre Dame, meet new Broncos' WR Quinton Brown, Bob talks to senior safety Zion Washington in Bronco Focus, Kipp Bedard and Mike Falash are two former Idaho athletes who played football at Notre Dame - and went on to become successful Boise businessmen (Bedard joins Prater & The Ballgame live at 5 p.m. Thursday), Boise resident and L.A. Kings goalie Pheonix Copley wins Tuesday night's NHL preseason game in Boise - what did he and his coach have to say about his performance and his futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Notre Dame football player Mike Golic Jr., now a national media personality, joins Prater and Mallory for a entertaining conversation about this weekend's game between Boise State and the Irish. He breaks down the game. We talk about the game-day scene in South Bend. We touch on tailgating ... and if the Broncos have a chance to pull off the upset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State Hall of Famer Kipp Bedard, who played football at Notre Dame (1977) and Boise State (1979-81), joins Prater and Mallory for a ride down memory lane. Bedard, a wide receiver, talks about the transition from Capital High to Notre Dame, why he transferred to Boise State (family!), his massive role in the Broncos' 1980 national championship run, and the emotions he's going to feel while attending Saturday's game in South Bend. Bedard even has a plan for what he's going to wear - gear representing both programs. PHOTO COURTESY BOISE STATE ATHLETICSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with safety Zion Washington. The senior had a monster play in the Air Force game and has been a consistent force on the Broncos' defense through four games this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State quarterback and offensive coordinator Mike Sanford, now a high school coach and media personality in Colorado, joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of living and working in South Bend. Sanford's father was the quarterback coach at Notre Dame in 1997-98, and Sanford landed his own Notre Dame coaching gig as the offensive coordinator/quarterback coach in 2015-16. He talks about his experience while working at Notre Dame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State travels to Notre Dame on Saturday - what can fans expect from the weekend experience, Irish play-by-play announcer Tony Simeone on the team's recent success and the fan experience, Bob shares a Marcus Freeman interview in Bronco Focus, Boise State has played seven true road games in front of 70,000+ fans - and have lost all seven, what's your ultimate college football fan experience weekend, L.A. Kings goalie Pheonix Copley lives in Boise and will start Tuesday night's preseason game against Utah in Downtown BoiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with safety Zion Washington. The senior had a monster play in the Air Force game and has been a consistent force on the Broncos' defense through four games this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State travels to Notre Dame on Saturday - what can fans expect from the weekend experience, Irish play-by-play announcer Tony Simeone on the team's recent success and the fan experience, Bob shares a Marcus Freeman interview in Bronco Focus, Boise State has played seven true road games in front of 70,000+ fans - and have lost all seven, what's your ultimate college football fan experience weekend, L.A. Kings goalie Pheonix Copley lives in Boise and will start Tuesday night's preseason game against Utah in Downtown BoiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Simeone, the play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football, joins Prater and Mallory from South Bend to describe what Boise State fans can expect before, during and after Saturday's game. Simeone talks about the football team's recent success - and how visiting fans are treated/entertained during a Notre Dame football weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off Boise State-Notre Dame week by looking at the Broncos' surging offense - is it enough to stay competitive as 20.5-point underdogs, longtime Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson (The Athletic) previews the Irish and the success they've had the past two weeks, Bob recaps the App State victory in Bronco Focus, analyst Pete Cavender on what he liked in the App State game, Boise State basketball icon Coby Karl on his return to the program - what's his plan this season, hear Sunday TD calls for Ashton Jeanty and Khalil Shakir, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights from Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and what he thinks about his 2-2 team going into Saturday's game in South Bend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off Boise State-Notre Dame week by looking at the Broncos' surging offense - is it enough to stay competitive as 20.5-point underdogs, longtime Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson (The Athletic) previews the Irish and the success they've had the past two weeks, Bob recaps the App State victory in Bronco Focus, analyst Pete Cavender on what he liked in the App State game, Boise State basketball icon Coby Karl on his return to the program - what's his plan this season, hear Sunday TD calls for Ashton Jeanty and Khalil Shakir, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights from Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and what he thinks about his 2-2 team going into Saturday's game in South Bend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Simeone, the play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football, joins Prater and Mallory from South Bend to describe what Boise State fans can expect before, during and after Saturday's game. Simeone talks about the football team's recent success - and how visiting fans are treated/entertained during a Notre Dame football weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the Broncos' dominant win Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium. Bob's No. 1 observation: A scrutinized pass defense that shut down App State's passing game and came through with two Pick Six touchdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Sampson - staff writer for The Athletic on the Notre Dame football beat, a program he’s covered for the past 24 seasons - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2-2 Irish. Sampson says the Irish offense has been on fire, and the defense has been disappointing. He also has a few tips for Boise State fans who are making this week's trip to South Bend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the Broncos' dominant win Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium. Bob's No. 1 observation: A scrutinized pass defense that shut down App State's passing game and came through with two Pick Six touchdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Sampson - staff writer for The Athletic on the Notre Dame football beat, a program he’s covered for the past 24 seasons - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2-2 Irish. Sampson says the Irish offense has been on fire, and the defense has been disappointing. He also has a few tips for Boise State fans who are making this week's trip to South Bend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' home football game against App State on Saturday night. No. 1 priority: Avoid SINS (self-imposed negatives), specifically penalties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the outdoor tailgate party at Ridley's in Kuna, we cover all top angles of Saturday night's game in Albertsons Stadium - Prater, Johnny and Greg with their priorities to watch, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. with his weekly Bronco Nation News Report, hear from the artist who hand-painted the new "Front Porch'' helmets that Boise State will wear against App State, our Six Pack of top college games to watch this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' home football game against App State on Saturday night. No. 1 priority: Avoid SINS (self-imposed negatives), specifically penalties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the outdoor tailgate party at Ridley's in Kuna, we cover all top angles of Saturday night's game in Albertsons Stadium - Prater, Johnny and Greg with their priorities to watch, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. with his weekly Bronco Nation News Report, hear from the artist who hand-painted the new "Front Porch'' helmets that Boise State will wear against App State, our Six Pack of top college games to watch this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey has a few scheduling ideas for his football program - two games against the same opponent (2026 if needed?) and an international game as soon as possible (2027?), we explain the details behind both ideas, former TE legend Derek Schouman joins the show to talk about raising Blue Chaos before Saturday's game against App State, Bob sits down with leading rusher Dylan Riley in Bronco Focus, we grade special teams with golf scores, Johnny gets emotional over his Mariners, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey has a few scheduling ideas for his football program - two games against the same opponent (2026 if needed?) and an international game as soon as possible (2027?), we explain the details behind both ideas, former TE legend Derek Schouman joins the show to talk about raising Blue Chaos before Saturday's game against App State, Bob sits down with leading rusher Dylan Riley in Bronco Focus, we grade special teams with golf scores, Johnny gets emotional over his Mariners, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Prater & The Ballgame this week to win Boise State-App State tickets, what golf score would you give the five units on Boise State's defense through three games - birdie, par or bogey, Bob talks to TE Matt Lauter in Bronco Focus, what does DL Braxton Fely have to say about defensive production, would you rather BSU's run game focus on Dylan Riley - or the committee approach, Idaho coach Thomas Ford on playing at Montana, do you enjoy/despise music on the golf courseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with sophomore running back Dylan Riley. What's the future workload for the Broncos' leading rusher through three games?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away free tickets to Boise State-App State this week, Prater, Johnny and Greg take turns scoring the Broncos' offensive units (QB, RB, WR, TE, OL) - and assign them a birdie, par, bogey grade in honor of this week's Ryder Cup (we'll score the defense Wednesday and special teams Thursday), who's the most famous celebrity/Boise State alum (App State has country music stars Luke Combs and Eric Church), Bob talks to CB A'Marion McCoy in Bronco Focus, hear from sixth-year wide receiver Latrell Caples, Oklahoma State fires coach Mike Gundy - is college football getting too serious/professional and running out of coaching personalitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with senior tight end Matt Lauter, who has caught 10 passes for 103 yards and one TD. He's second on the team in targets with 14. Lauter's thoughts on the Broncos' pass attack through three games?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away tickets all week to the App State game Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium, we dive into all details of Boise State's 49-37 victory over Air Force, including reaction from Bob (Bronco Focus) and Pete Cavender (weekly post-game segment), hot topics include RB Dylan Riley, QB2 Max Cutforth, penalties, pass defense - coach Spencer Danielson touches on all the good and bad from the Mountain West opener, former BSU players and their NFL weekends (Jeanty, Moore, McNichols, Holani), what did basketball coach Leon Rice say about his players showing up at a Utah football game wearing Utes gear, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with cornerback A'Marion McCoy. The Broncos' secondary has been inconsistent dating back to last season ... McCoy, in his own words, explains what's going on with the mixed results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.