Jay's Sports Bar Podcast

KTVB goes one-on-one with Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey, who reveals the timeline for negotiations, the projected financial benefits of joining the Pac-12 and the looming exit fees from leaving the Mountain West. 

We also dive into the future of the Mountain West, potential realignment targets for the Pac-12 and more. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State are set to join Oregon State and Washington State in the Conference of Champions.

The guys break down Ashton Jeanty's Heisman-like performance, give praise to the Bronco offensive line and discuss how to easily fix some of the issues on the defensive side of the ball.

Also, this show is dedicated to Shane's father, Bobby Rhodes, who recently passed away. Per Shane's requests, we cap it with an interview that brought a smile to his face during a difficult time.

We hope you enjoy, and Bobby, this one is for you!

Bryan Harsin provides an update on what he's currently doing, along with his level of interest in coaching again.

In addition, the former Boise State and Auburn head coach goes in depth on:

• The current state of college football: How the transfer portal and NIL have changed the game.
• Which Boise State wide receiver he would go to on third and eight with the game on the line.
• Which Boise State running back he would give the ball to on fourth and one at the one.
• Memories of Leighton Vander Esch leaving it all on the field, along with the film room dedication of Kellen Moore and Brett Rypien.

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust was joined by Boise State's leading scorer and all-conference forward Tyson Degenhart on Jay's Sports Bar this week. 

For the sixth-straight time, Degenhart led the Broncos in scoring with 22 points on 80% shooting from the field in a 92-72 win over Wyoming. He's averaging 16.6 points and 5.7 rebounds this season. 

Today we discuss:

• Is Degenhart the Boise State men's basketball version of Kellen Moore? 

• What back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances mean to Degenhart and the entire program. 

• What's Tyson drinkin'? The man is a big fan of chocolate milk. 

• Looking back on the 3-star recruit's day of cornrows – a style Bronco Nation voted to bring back.

• The Degenhart Dozen: Tyson breaks down the 12 things he can't live without in a new Jay's Sports Bar game.

• How Degenhart feels about the upcoming Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas.

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust was joined by Boise State men's basketball senior small forward Chibuzo Agbo on a special edition of Jay's Sports Bar this week.

Agbo is averaging 14.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Broncos as they inch closer to first place in the Mountain West standings amid the final stretch of conference play.

Today we discuss:

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and Boise State football alumnus Kekaula Kaniho were joined by Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Scott Matlock on Jay's Sports Bar this week.

Matlock, who played at Boise State from 2018-2022, just wrapped up his first season in the NFL.

Today we discuss:

• How to fit in as a NFL rookie in a new locker room.

• How Matlock's mindset has allowed a kid from Homedale, Idaho, to make it in the NFL.

• What it's like being 23 years old, living in Los Angeles and playing in the NFL.

• Did you know that Matlock is an elite golfer? He fell in love with the sport right before high school.

• What was Matlock’s relationship like with Kellen Moore, a former Boise State standout who was the Chargers offensive coordinator this past season.

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and Boise State football alumnus Kekaula Kaniho were joined by Washington Commanders tight end John Bates on Jay's Sports Bar this week.

Bates, who played at Boise State from 2016-2020, just wrapped up his third season in the NFL.

Today we discuss:

• How Bates, a small town kid, is getting to live out a lifelong dream in the NFL and hoping to inspire others to do the same.

• How Boise State prepared him for a smooth transition to the NFL, and how he feels entering the final year of his rookie contract.

• What it's like being a first-time dad. John and his wife, Keegan, recently welcomed their daughter, Georgia, to the world.

As the anticipation for Sunday's big game heats up, Jay's Sports Bar is catching up with a few of Boise State's superstar alumni. On the first episode of the Super Bowl Series, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Bronco Kekaula Kaniho.

Shakir just wrapped up his impressive second season in the NFL, where he totaled 611 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 39 grabs.

We kick off LA Bowl week with a bonus edition of Jay’s Sports Bar. Former three-time All-Mountain West defensive back Kekaula Kaniho joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to discuss a variety of topics currently circulation throughout Bronco Nation.

There was no time for the dust to settle for the Boise State football program on the heels of capturing its fifth Mountain West championship. After becoming the first interim head coach in FBS history to win a conference title game, Spencer Danielson was rewarded with the permanent tag.

The announcement came moments after Danielson met with the media virtually alongside UCLA head coach Chip Kelly to set the stage for the LA Bowl.

Another curveball came Monday immediately following Danielson's introductory press conference – quarterback Taylen Green elected to enter the transfer portal. The following day, standout running back Ashton Jeanty chose to stay "a Bronco for life!"

Episode 14 features comments from Danielson and Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey. Plus, Boise State alumnus Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust recap the following: