Best Idaho Reports Podcasts (2025)

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Season 53 Episode 30: How Idaho Cares 28:46

4d ago28:46

28:46

How we care for vulnerable people changed a lot during the pandemic, and with the federal government reexamining how we pay for entitlement programs, more changes are on the way. This week, Idaho Capital Sun reporter Kyle Pfannenstiel discusses the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s early end for the family personal care program, and we sit d…

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 30, 2025 43:35

4d ago43:35

43:35

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.By Boise State Public Radio

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JUNE 2: CFB HALL OF FAME: KELLEN & COACH PETE, BOISE STATE MERCH SALES (BLUE & ORANGE STORE), AHMED HASSANEIN, LATRELL CAPLES, KOBE YOUNG 2:04:57

21h ago2:04:57

2:04:57

Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen are on the new College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 ballot - who gets in first, Blue & Orange Store partners with BSU for game-day merch (and more), Ahmed Hassanein and Lions camp, Latrell Caples (top 10 wide receiver?), Kobe Young going from basketball to football See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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BOB ON WHAT SPENCER DANIELSON SAID ABOUT NEW WR KOBE YOUNG 12:39

22h ago12:39

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with football coach Spencer Danielson, talking about former BSU basketball player and new wide receiver Kobe Young. He'll have one year of football eligibility for the Broncos this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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525 // America's First Serial Killer w/ Christopher Daley 1:00:54

2d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Christopher Daley. Christopher is a historian, public speaker, author and educator. The conversation is about America's first serial killer, not HH Holmes as most people believe. This individual's name is Franklin Evans. Evans c…

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The Briefing: Comey SeaShells Threat/Publicity Antics and Secret Service Visit. Trump Feuds with Rock Stars. No Fair/Balanced Media. TDR-EPS 44 4:32

4d ago4:32

4:32

Comey seashells from hell threat and publicity antics and Secret Service investigation. Trump feuds with rock stars. Trumps falls for flattery. No fair and balanced in media or life, due to subjective vs objective realities.

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 29: BSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGES - NEW DAYS, ADDED TIMES, CHIP KELLY ON JEANTY'S STANCE, KHALIL SHAKIR ON BILLS' CAMP - COMING TO BOISE NEXT WEEK, KELLEN AT OTAs, BRONCO FOCUS ... 2:11:24

5d ago2:11:24

2:11:24

Boise State's football schedule is updated and released with new days and a few new start times (kickoffs still TBD on five of six home games), NFL reports on Ashton Jeanty and Kellen from their OTA camps, Bills WR Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his kids camp/golf tournament in the Boise area on June 6-7. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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KHALIL SHAKIR: ON BILLS' OFFSEASON CAMPS - AND COMING TO BOISE NEXT WEEK 17:01

5d ago17:01

17:01

Former Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir, now a NFL veteran with the Buffalo Bills, joins Prater and Mallory after leaving OTA camp in Buffalo. Shakir is coming to Boise next week for his kids camp (June 6, Boise State) and his golf tournament (June 7, Timberstone GC) to help support the Shakir Family Foundation. Treasure Valley Subaru and ot…

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BOB ON BSU AND THE PORTAL - MORE WITHDRAWLS? OR MORE DEPOSITS? 9:24

5d ago9:24

9:24

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his research on the transfer portal - has the football team won or lost more battles during the past few offseasons of the portal era? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Economist breaks down the implications of Trump's tariffs 19:57

5d ago19:57

19:57

President Trump announced that the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports from more than 150 countries, which could impact the prices of everyday items.By Boise State Public Radio

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Nature’s nighttime secrets: explore the nocturnal world with naturalist Charles Hood 21:12

5d ago21:12

21:12

Explore the mysterious creatures that awaken in the dark with naturalist Charles Hood in his new book.By Boise State Public Radio

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Keeping history alive: One Idaho club preserves military vehicles 4:43

5d ago4:43

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One dedicated group is working to keep the history of military vehicles alive.By Boise State Public Radio

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The Briefing: Trump's Obsession with Opulence. Qatar’s Gift of Luxury Jet. Trump's Chummy Tour Arab World. Art of Dealmaker or Crime Syndicate? TDR-Eps 43 9:19

6d ago9:19

9:19

Trump's Obsession with Opulence. Qatar’s Gift of Luxury Jet Causes Security and Legal Concerns. Trump said in 2017 Qatar Funders of Terrorism! Greed? Corruption? Bribery? Poor Judgement? Morally Compromised? Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Ted Cruz, Mark Levin, Tucker Carlson and even Laura Loomer Have Been Highly Critical. Art of the Dealmaker or Head of Cri…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 28: RYAN DINWIDDIE CHASING CFL DYNASTY, CFP FORMAT: WHAT'S BEST FOR BSU, BSU & NFL, BRONCO FOCUS (CFP) 2:14:03

6d ago2:14:03

2:14:03

Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie hoping for third Grey Cup title in four years - with a few BSU memories mixed in (Jeb Putzier), the evolving CFP format and what's best for college football - and Boise State, update on former BSU players in NFL camps (OTAs). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode: Spotting Scammers with Dan Estes of the AG's Consumer Protection Division 17:48

6d ago17:48

17:48

Summer is back in Idaho, which means scammers posing as door-to-door sales representatives are back in our neighborhoods too. Associate producer Logan Finney sits down this week with Dan Estes, Director of the Consumer Protection Division in the Idaho Attorney General's Office, to talk about the warning signs Idahoans need to watch out for.…

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BOB WITH HIS IDEAS, THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGING CFP FORMAT 9:46

6d ago9:46

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the debate that's raging this college football offseason: What's going to happen with the CFP format in 2026 - and how could it impact Boise State? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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RYAN DINWIDDIE ON CHASING A THIRD CFL GREY CUP ... AND A FEW BOISE STATE STORIES 17:39

6d ago17:39

17:39

Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie, now head coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, joins Prater and Mallory as he prepares for the 2025 season (opener is June 6 at Montreal). Dinwiddie talks about rebuilding rosters, new-season expectations and Boise State memories (his favorite game, plus the impact of TE Jeb P…

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'Unfit Parent:' An author interview with Jessica Slice 17:36

6d ago17:36

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Last year, parents in the U.S. reported being overwhelmed, even burnt out. Of these parents, though, there is often one group that is overlooked—the one in 15 parents with disabilities.By Boise State Public Radio

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Idaho business fears it could be the end if tariffs continue to rise 21:30

6d ago21:30

21:30

Across the country, many small businesses are facing an uncertain future as they navigate rising tariffs. Among those is Grove Fruit Growers, an Idaho company that grows mangos in Cambodia.By Boise State Public Radio

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524 // The Prison Break of Leroy Chasson w/ Daniel Zimmerman 1:02:24

7d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mr. Daniel Zimmerman. On Sept. 6th, 1982, Leroy Chasson escaped from Walpole Prison in Massachusetts, one the most violent and notorious prisons in the country. With his wife masquerading as a nurse and brandishing a .45 automatic pisto…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 27: BSU PLAYERS IN NFL CAMPS, AUSTIN BOLT, BRONCOS' WR ROOM, HELPING ANDREW WOODRUFF, BRONCO FOCUS 2:15:59

7d ago2:15:59

2:15:59

Taking a look at some of the 17 former Boise State players in NFL camps this week, nine players from Idaho high schools are in NFL camps, Austin Bolt no longer on BSU football team - what does that mean for the WR room, former BSU offensive lineman Andrew Woodruff (2005-08) has emergency open heart surgery after weightlifting incident at home - for…

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FORMER BOISE STATE OL ANDREW WOODRUFF HAS OPEN HEART SURGERY - HOW TO HELP 12:22

7d ago12:22

12:22

Former Boise State football offensive lineman Tad Miller (2004-07) joins Prater and Mallory to share the tragic story of former teammate Andrew Woodruff (2005-08). Woodruff - an offensive lineman at Boise state and in the Canadian Football League, now a teacher at Kuna Middle School - had emergency open heart surgery last week after a weightlifting…

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BOB CONTINUES OFFSEASON TOUR OF FOOTBALL’S 12 OPPONENTS (AIR FORCE) 11:47

7d ago11:47

11:47

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue his offseason tour of football's 12 opponents. Bob talks to longtime Air Force play-by-play announcer Jim Arthur, who shares the Falcons' strengths and weaknesses going into the 2025 season. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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523 // NESK - Brainscratch Collab - Is There a New England Serial Killer? 1:48:23

9d ago1:48:23

1:48:23

In this new episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Mike Morford speak on John Lordan's Brainscratch Youtube show about the possibilities of a new and active serial killer in New England. Check out this episode on John Lordan's LordanArts channel: ⁠https://youtu.be/YyXvnuLC7Po⁠. Follow John Lordan's work: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lordanarts⁠. Follow …

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522 // The 10ish Podcast - 10 Weirdest Town Names in America 1:09:52

9d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Welcome to Crawlspace...and the 10ish Podcast! Back in July of 2023, the creator of the 10ish Podcast invited Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna onto his show and they brought with them their top ten list of the weirdest town names in America. This is that episode. The three hosts discuss how each town got its name, fun facts about each town, key peop…

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521 // NESK - Reviewing Expert Insight in New England Serial Killer Case 1:09:43

11d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the possibilities of a new and active serial killer in New England. We also play clips from Lance's conversation with expert Dr. Michael Arntfield that aired on ⁠Crawlspace⁠ on May 18th, 2025. Mike brings his unique and specialized insight into not only the dynamics of how the discov…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 23: MADDUX MADSEN, BNN REPORT: BSU & NFL CAMPS, STING RAY ROBB, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, BASEBALL WITH BOB 2:03:37

11d ago2:03:37

2:03:37

Prater and Mallory close out their 15-part series: Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster with No. 1 - QB Maddux Madsen, what will it take for Madsen to win over the fan base in 2025. And the greatest, single, one-day accomplishments of Idaho athletes (Payette's Sting Ray Robb is racing in the Indy 500 on Sunday). See omnystudio.…

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Season 53 Episode 29: Small Turnout, Big Impact 28:46

11d ago28:46

28:46

Local elections have the lowest voter turnouts, but some of the biggest impacts on your property taxes and the services your community receives. This week, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Drs. Stephanie Witt and Jaclyn Kettler of Boise State University’s School of Public Service join the show to discuss Tuesday’s local elections. Plus, pr…

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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. - BOISE STATE STORYLINES AT NFL CAMPS 17:00

11d ago17:00

17:00

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment - the top storylines he's following this month as former Broncos take part in OTA camps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 23, 2025 19:46

11d ago19:46

19:46

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable.By Boise State Public Radio

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 22: RAIDERS REPORTER ON JEANTY AT CAMP - AND BEING COLLEGE TEAMMATES WITH SPENCER DANIELSON, JEANTY'S NEW JERSEY, CFP'S 'BOISE STATE' RULE, MIP SERIES: KAGE CASEY, BSU FOOTBALL ... 2:05:58

12d ago2:05:58

2:05:58

NBC sports anchor Jesse Merrick (KSNV News 3 Las Vegas) with his first impressions of RB Ashton Jeanty at Raiders camp - and being college football teammates with Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson at Azusa Pacific ... and how much does the BSU football team eat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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JEANTY & DANIELSON: RAIDERS INSIDER WITH A CAMP REPORT - AND PLAYING COLLEGE FOOTBALL WITH SPENCER DANIELSON 28:09

12d ago28:09

28:09

NBC sports anchor Jesse Merrick (KSNV News 3 Las Vegas) joins Prater and Mallory for an extended two-part conversation: First impressions after covering RB Ashton Jeanty in the opening days of Raiders' camp - and being college football teammates with Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson at Azusa Pacific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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BOB WITH ONE BIG QUESTION - HOW DO YOU FEED A FOOTBALL TEAM? 9:11

12d ago9:11

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of Samantha Wade, the Broncos' award-winning assistant athletic director for performance nutrition. What does it take to feed an entire football team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 21: MAX RICE FROM PERTH, AUSTRALIA, SPORTSCENTER COMING TO IDAHO (WHERE?), ASHTON & KELLEN AT CAMP, USC-NOTRE DAME RIVALRY IN TROUBLE, MIP SERIES: TE MATT LAUTER, BSU'S NEW FOOTBALL ... 2:04:40

13d ago2:04:40

2:04:40

Former Boise State basketball standout Max Rice on the good life in Australia, where should ESPN stage its SportsCenter show in Idaho this summer, NFL camp reports on Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore, BSU football player focus (TE Matt Lauter and five additional players joining the program this summer) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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MAX RICE: FORMER BOISE STATE BASKETBALL STAR ... LOVING LIFE IN AUSTRALIA 17:33

13d ago17:33

17:33

Max Rice, a former Boise State/Bishop Kelly High basketball standout, joins Prater and Mallory from Perth, Australia, where he plays for the East Perth Eagles of NBL1. The professional season just started and Rice has already dropped a 31-point game - and "accidentally'' ate kangaroo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode: How to Divide the Mountain View School District 13:59

13d ago13:59

13:59

Voters in Idaho County have officially approved the deconsolidation of the Mountain View School District into two smaller districts, Grangeville and Clearwater Valley. Interim superintendent Alica Holthaus spoke with associate producer Logan Finney about placing the question on the ballot and what comes next for them.…

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BOB ON FIVE NEW FOOTBALL PLAYERS WHO COULD IMPACT 2025 SEASON 8:36

13d ago8:36

8:36

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview five incoming football players who could make an immediate impact on the 2025 season. About 26 new players report Tuesday for a four-week summer conditioning program. Bob focuses on CB Jaden Mickey (Notre Dame), S Der…

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520 // The Anatomy of a Romance Scam w/ Brian Haugen & Andy Robertson 1:11:06

14d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a wild conversation with Brian Haugen and filmmaker Andy Robertson. Brian is the central character in an elaborate plot to scam women across the globe. Andy directed the docu-series on Hulu, "Hey Beautiful - Anatomy of a Romance Scam" which tells the story of Brian and…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 20: IDAHO'S STING RAY ROBB ON SUNDAY'S INDY 500, TY BENEFIELD, HAWKS OPENING DAY (AND MEMORIES), BSU & NOTRE DAME 2:04:31

14d ago2:04:31

2:04:31

Idaho Indy 500 driver Sting Ray Robb on chasing Sunday's checkered flag - and his offseason in Idaho, Ty Benefield is No. 4 in our series of Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster, Hawks open another minor-league baseball season - we share Memorial Stadium memories dating back to 1989, Bob visits with Notre Dame announcer in Bron…

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INDY 500: IDAHO'S STING RAY ROBB ON CHASING A TOP-10 FINISH SUNDAY 16:35

14d ago16:35

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Payette native Sting Ray Robb joins Prater and Mallory from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he'll race in the Indy 500 on Sunday. Robb, who is making his third appearance in the Memorial Day race, touches on his first major Indy crash, getting married and spending offseason time in Idaho, and the Spencer Danielson/Ashton Jeanty duo that he l…

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BOB CONTINUES SUMMER TOUR OF FOOTBALL OPPONENTS; STOPS IN NOTRE DAME 11:29

14d ago11:29

11:29

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with Notre Dame play-by-play announcer Tony Simeone. The Irish have two top storylines going into the 2025 season: Who's going to start at QB and what will the defense look like with a new coordinator? See…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 19: JEANTY & CHIP KELLY - KILLING 'THE STANCE,' KELLEN CAMP, BSU & RBS, SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER, BSU TRACK AND FIELD, WEEKEND WINNERS & LOSERS 2:03:56

15d ago2:03:56

2:03:56

One more reason for Boise State fans to dislike football coach Chip Kelly - after one day of rookie mini-camp with the Raiders, Kelly alters Ashton Jeanty's iconic pre-snap routine, what are people saying about Kellen's QB room (including himself) and who's going to lead the Broncos in rushing in 2025? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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LAST TEAM STANDING, BOB TALKS TO TWO MW TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONS 8:19

15d ago8:19

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of two Broncos who won Mountain West Track and Field championships over the weekend - decathlete Landon Helms (junior from Emmett) and 1,500 runner Kaiya Robertson (junior from Portland). Both qualified for up…

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519 // From MISSING / The Disappearance of Diane Augat 1:00:50

17d ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Welcome to Crawlspace. This episode is a bonus taken from the recent archives of our other show, Missing (https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri?si=b585ed1c21db4e4a) which aired on 4/10/25. Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Diane Augat from Hudson, Florida on April 10th, 1998. This episode was r…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 16: MOST POPULAR ATHLETE IN AMERICA, MIP SERIES: MARCO NOTARAINNI, BSU & WR ROOM, CAITLIN CLARK, ASHTON JEANTY, BASEBALL WITH BOB 2:08:03

18d ago2:08:03

2:08:03

Who is the most popular athlete in America - a spirited debate as Caitlin Clark begins another WNBA season, the importance of Boise State linebacker Marco Notarainni and our weekly BNN Report with B.J. - how do we feel about the Broncos' WR room? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

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Season 53 Episode 28: Strengthening Foster Care 28:46

18d ago28:46

28:46

Administrator Laura Denner from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Division of Family and Community Partnerships and director Christine Tiddens of Idaho Voices for Children discuss recent efforts by the state to address issues in the foster care system. Then, former congressman Larry LaRocco shares what he and Richard Stallings heard from I…

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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. - A DEEP DIVE INTO BOISE STATE'S WR ROOM 18:54

18d ago18:54

18:54

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State's wide receiver room ... how would you rank the talent and expectations? There are six dependable players, all with positive upsides and all with question marks. The coaching staff has spent this offseason searching for at least one …

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 16, 2025 27:02

18d ago27:02

27:02

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.By Boise State Public Radio

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As the weather's warming up, so is Idaho's food scene! 7:38

18d ago7:38

7:38

New restaurants are coming to town, offering everything from sandwiches to specialty steaks to Idaho's very first wine window.By Boise State Public Radio

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 15: MADDUX MADSEN & FANS, NFL ROAD TRIPS (JEANTY, MOORE, HASSANEIN), THE BEHLERS, MIP SERIES: JAYDEN VIRGIN-MORGAN 2:04:00

19d ago2:04:00

2:04:00

Maddux Madsen - what does the Boise State quarterback have to do to win over the Broncos' fan base, Madsen won 12 games and passed for 3,000 yards last year and it still wasn't enough for some fans - why (Malachi Nelson?), NFL schedule is out and we examine road trips to follow Ashton Jeanty, Kellen Moore and Ahmed Hassanein, any fans doing the BSU…

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