Prater & The Ballgame

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Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

  1. 1d ago

    RILEY O'BRIEN DISCUSSES HIS JOURNEY FROM COLLEGE OF IDAHO TO MLB ALL-STAR

    Riley O'Brien was an eighth-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of the College of Idaho. He became an MLB All-Star nine years later. He joined Johnny and Greg to discuss his journey on Idaho Sports Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RILEY O'BRIEN DISCUSSES HIS JOURNEY FROM COLLEGE OF IDAHO TO MLB ALL-STAR

  2. 1d ago

    PRATER AND THE BALLGAME, JULY 17: SPAIN-ARGENTINA PREVIEW, HALFTIME SHOWS, BASEBALL WITH BOB, COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW, RILEY O'BRIEN, FRIDAY FIVE, MAJOR SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

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

  3. 2d ago

    PRATER AND THE BALLGAME, JULY 16: GABRIEL HUGHES CHECK-IN, SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES, HOME REPAIRS, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL PASS RUSH, PAC 12 HOT TOPICS

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

  4. 2d ago

    CFP INGREDIENTS: RUNNING BACK PLAY

    Bob continues checking in on the strengths of some previous Boise State Football teams that have played in the Fiesta Bowl. On Thursday, he looked at how the rushing attacks have been for the teams that played on one of College Football's biggest stages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFP INGREDIENTS: RUNNING BACK PLAY

  5. 3d ago

    CFP INGREDIENTS: QUARTERBACK PLAY

    Bob starts a four-part series by looking at some of the QB play Boise State has gotten in its four seasons that have ended with appearances in Fiesta Bowls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFP INGREDIENTS: QUARTERBACK PLAY

  6. 3d ago

    PRATER AND THE BALLGAME, JULY 15: CFP THREATS IN THE SUN BELT AND MOUNTAIN WEST, NFL TALKING POINTS HEADING INTO CAMP, MOVIES RELEASED ON THIS DAY, MORE PRESSURE ON MADSEN OR HILL?

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

  7. 4d ago

    PRATER AND THE BALLGAME, JULY 14: CHARLIE ADAMS OF AC BOISE, SPECIAL EDITION OF BASEBALL WITH BOB, STATE OF THE ACC, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL SECONDARY, MLB ALL-STARS WITH IDAHO TIES

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

  8. 5d ago

    GABRIEL HUGHES DISCUSSES GETTING THE CALL TO THE SHOW

    The Rocky Mountain High School graduate and current Colorado Rockies pitcher joined Johnny and Greg to talk about what the last few weeks have been like for him. Hughes made his Major League debut on July 3 on the mound at Coors Field and got his first start on July 8 at Dodger Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    GABRIEL HUGHES DISCUSSES GETTING THE CALL TO THE SHOW
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Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

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