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LIVE from the annual Valentine's weekend Diamond Dig at Pastry Perfection, we have some fun with two of Boise's most loved athletes - Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty (if you had to pick, which one winning a Super Bowl would give you the most joy?), Bob previews Boise State-UNLV basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. breaks down the 2026 football schedule and the Boise State-Idaho football game in his weekly BNN Report, what sport/sports event is best for a first date, what are you loving about these Winter Olympics (DRONES!!!!), Friday Five - our week in review with a twist! 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 top four storylines going into Friday night's Mountain West game at ExtraMile Arena. His No. 1 storyline: How much will Boise State and UNLV play each other in the future, in basketball and football? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boise State-Idaho football series/rivalry returns to Boise in 2031 - we hear from fans of both teams and athletic directors Jeramiah Dickey (Boise State) and Terry Gawlik (Idaho), we debate the pros and cons of a game that hasn't been played since 2010, Bob (Bronco Focus) breaks down Boise State's football schedule for 2026 - released by the Pac-12 on Wednesday night, Raiders insider Jesse Merrick on the Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak relationship in Las Vegas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey and Idaho AD Terry Gawlik join Prater and Mallory for separate interviews from the Idaho Statehouse, where Gov. Brad Little held a press conference Thursday morning to announce the return of the BSU-Idaho football series/rivalry. Dickey said he doesn't consider this game a rivalry; Gawlik said it's good for the state and she wants the game played with a backdrop of sportsmanship. 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 thoughts on the new 2026 football schedule that the Pac-12 released Wednesday night. Bob takes a look at the pros and cons of the Broncos' schedule, including the "flex game'' on Week 13. What does it all mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raiders reporter Jesse Merrick, founder of the Silver & Black Sports Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about running back Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders have a new coach - former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. How does the coaching change impact Jeanty and his second year in the NFL? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidents and athletic leaders from Boise State and Idaho are meeting Thursday morning in the Statehouse to deliver football news - could the Boise State-Idaho series be back (what do fans think of that?), preview of the 2026 Pac-12 football schedule release, is DeMarcus Lawrence the most accomplished former Bronco in the NFL, Bob takes a deep dive into the Mountain West basketball race in Bronco Focus, New Mexico coach Jason Eck on North Dakota State moving into the Mountain West - and what does that mean for college football in the West, Johnny's emotions while watching the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade 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 thoughts on the Mountain West basketball race with about a third of the season remaining. How has the MW positioned itself for the postseason? Who does the schedule favor? Who's hot? Who's not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins the show for his monthly segment with KTIK - how did he feel about the Boise State presence in the Super Bowl (and what's his story about sports fandom, and did he play high school sports?), new details emerging about the Pac-12 football schedule (released this week?), Capital High graduate/former Boise State equipment manager Doug DeKerchove on getting a Super Bowl ring with the Seahawks, Ashton Jeanty meets new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, Bob dives into the Dylan Andrews story in Bronco Focus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for his monthly segment on KTIK. This time, we focus on Dickey's fandom - how did he take in the Super Bowl? How did he process the success of former Broncos DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani? He's a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, but what about other leagues? Did he play sports in high school? What's the best sporting event he's ever attended? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug DeKerchove, a Capital High graduate and a former equipment manager for Boise State football, now holds the same position with the Seattle Seahawks. That means he's about to get a Super Bowl ring. DeKerchove joins the show to talk about his role with the team, his duties during Super Bowl week and the emotions of winning a Super Bowl title. 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 progress report on senior guard Dylan Andrews. The UCLA transfer, who struggled earlier in the season, is running the point, leading the team in free throw shooting (90 percent) and has scored 58 points in his last two games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the Seahawks' victory in the Super Bowl - how did it happen and what's the emotional connection for regional football fans (including Ballgame!!!), we break down all aspects of the game - on and off the field, Boise State alums DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani become the eighth/ninth Broncos to play in a Super Bowl and win a ring, former Boise State kicker and Seattle area native Mike Black on his experience working in the NBC booth with Mike Tirico, Bob recaps Boise State's basketball victory over New Mexico in Bronco Focus, the impact of North Dakota State football joining the Mountain West, Weekend Winners & Losers 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 four impressions from the Broncos' 91-90 victory at New Mexico on Saturday night. Guard Dylan Andrews continued his hot streak with 33 points. What's it all mean for a program that has won six of seven games? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monster sports weekend includes the Super Bowl, Olympics, national college basketball, Boise State basketball, PGA golf in Phoenix and more - how are you juggling your sports crockpot weekend, former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter predicts the Super Bowl, Idaho football icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer joins the show to reminisce about winning the first two Super Bowls (and his plans for this Sunday), Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Albuquerque, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, we begin five days of qualifying for our 16th annual Diamond Dig See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.