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JD Turns Us Down, Mountain West Farewell & BSU's All-Time Running Backs | Shirts & Skins ep. 102

The PAC-12 is officially back, which means our run in the Mountain West is over — so before we move on, we're taking one last lap through 13 years of MWC highs and lows. Also on deck: the studio glow-up is underway, JD finally responded to our open invite on Twitter/X (spoiler: it's a hard pass).

Bronco Believer Joins the Pod! | Boise State's Standard, Gambling Scandal, Protect College Sports Act & More | Ep. 101

Episode 101 is here — and it's a big one! Matt, Brandon, and Mark are joined by special guest Jacob Bleymaier, better known as Bronco Believer on YouTube, for one of the most in-depth Boise State conversations we've had on this show.Jacob shares how Boise State football became a core part of his identity as a military brat, why he started his YouTube channel during COVID pilot training, and the passion behind his in-depth game reviews and annual highlight rewatch series.We get into the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal and what it means for the future of betting in college football, break down the Protect College Sports Act and whether it'll actually pass with the Big 12/ACC conference-freeze amendment attached, and have a long, honest conversation about the standard at Boise State — what it was, what it is now, and whether the program can ever get back there under Spencer Danielson.Plus: memorabilia show and tell (including a piece of original 1986 blue turf!), comment section chaos, our 100th episode giveaway update, Maddox Madsen hot takes, and Five Questions with Jacob going for a perfect 5-for-5.🎙️ Guest: Jacob Bleymaier— Bronco Believer on YouTube🎙️ Sponsors:United Commercial Insurance — shoutout to BrandonHidden Springs Physical Therapy — shoutout to Mark📧 Contact us: shirtsandskinspodcast.comTimestamps0:00 – Intro & new theme song reactions1:47 – Welcome Jacob Blaymire (Bronco Believer)4:05 – How Jacob started his YouTube channel during COVID pilot training5:00 – Annual full-season highlight rewatch tradition (DVDs to YouTube)6:46 – Why Boise State? Life as a military brat with 19 homes7:36 – Boise State football as an escape during the hardest years of Jacob's life9:56 – Jacob's take on Shirts & Skins: "The Boise State version of Good Mythical Morning"11:25 – Comment section recap: Grant Hill vs. Quintana Show timestamp debate12:33 – Shoutout to the 100th episode & favorite intro songs15:00 – Giveaway update: where's Eli's shirt?!16:39 – Eli Bangerter's Eagle Mountain Ranch in Gunlock, Utah21:30 – Podcast room memorabilia corner & merchandise plans22:33 – Show-and-tell: signed Chris Marshall card added to the pod room26:01 – Jacob's prized memorabilia: Fiesta Bowl football signed by the 2007 team28:30 – Jacob's 30th birthday gift: a piece of original 1986 Boise State blue turf30:16 – Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal — 9,000 bets, Texas Tech fallout, federal law, AG of Texas vs. Big 1240:36 – NCAA enforcement problem: how did they lose their power?43:44 – Protect College Sports Act — what passed committee, the conference-freeze amendment, and why it probably won't survive50:13 – Kurt Apsey blame: who put Boise State in this situation?51:52 – Jacob's Twitter war with Jeremiah Dickey after the UNR near-loss59:47 – The Standard at Boise State: Jacob's passionate breakdown of the fan standard vs. the program's current standard66:40 – The real fear: does Boise State still exist in the hearts of the players?69:35 – Why no one believes Boise State can beat Oregon — and when would we have thought that was unthinkable?71:15 – Maddox Madsen hot takes: earned his job in 2024, but why no competition in 2025?75:38 – Spencer Danielson's relationship-over-competition coaching philosophy & the Andy Avalos trauma79:16 – Sports video reel: College World Series brothers, targeting call, NBA baby Wemby block, Spurs $100 → $24M parlay82:53 – Nora the sand volleyball player & NIL top earners83:44 – World Cup simulation dive reversal84:32 – Jalen Brunson Make-A-Wish foundation shoutout85:05 – Five Questions with Jacob Bleymaier— going for the first ever 5-for-591:24 – Closing thoughts, "Go Big Blue," and farewell to Jacob

Episode 100: Shaun Goodwin, Congress vs. College Football, Micron & Boise State's Big Opportunity

It's Episode 100! 🎉 To celebrate, we've got Idaho Statesman Boise State reporter Sean Goodwin joining Matt, Mark, and Brandon for a packed show.We break down the full 2025 Boise State football schedule, react to Congress stepping in on NIL and the transfer portal, and make the case for why Micron's trillion-dollar valuation could be a massive opportunity for Boise State athletics. Plus, Brandon brings the heat with a video segment on NBA flopping, we crown an episode winner, and we put Sean through Five Questions.Oh, and Mark gets a leg cramp mid-show. Episode 100 in full form.In this episode:Sean Goodwin interview — Liverpool to Boise, the Scouse accent, and tornado reviewsFull Boise State 2025 schedule breakdown — biggest games, road trips, and TV dealsCongress vs. college football — NIL caps, transfer limits, and who actually enforces itThe college football commissioner argumentMicron hits a trillion — what does that mean for Boise State?Texas vs. Texas Tech beefMax Rice joining Leon's staff — fair hire or nepotism?Leon Rice's job security heading into year one of the PAC-12NBA flopping, Knicks/Spurs Game 1, and sports bloopersFive Questions with Sean GoodwinShirt giveaway winner: Eli Bangerter🎙️ Shirts & Skins is Boise State's number one fan podcast (at least in this zip code). Hosted by Matt, Mark, and Brandon.🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro/theme0:28 Welcome & introducing Sean Goodwin (Idaho Statesman)2:13 Sean's background — Liverpool, dual citizenship, Kansas City4:26 Moving from England to the US at 14, the Scouse accent7:19 Sean's career path — Kansas City Star to Boise10:17 Tornado connoisseur moment at Jackson's12:26 Comments section & shirt giveaway17:40 Winner announced: Eli Bangerter19:34 "Wait... is this episode 100?!" reaction20:25 Full Boise State 2025 football schedule breakdown24:21 Biggest games: Fresno, Washington State, Oregon27:23 TV deals — CBS, CW, USA Network in the PAC-1233:07 Congressional hearings — NIL, transfer portal, enforcement37:43 The case for a college football commissioner41:25 Salary cap discussion & English soccer comparison47:55 Micron's trillion-dollar valuation & what it could mean for Boise State55:44 Fresno State arena naming rights vs. Albertsons Stadium56:00 Texas vs. Texas Tech beef59:35 Max Rice joining Leon's staff — nepotism or smart hire?64:35 Leon Rice's job security going into next season67:57 Video segment — NBA flopping, SGA/Spurs, sports bloopers77:20 Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 recap77:56 Five Questions with Shaun Goodwin87:14 After-party / outroFollow us:https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/

Bronco Basketball Shake-Up, PAC-12 Money Reality & Selling the Blue Turf | Shirts & Skins Ep. 99

The guys are back after a Mother's Day break to break down the Boise State basketball coaching shake-up, dig into the PAC-12's newly-revealed conference revenue numbers, and weigh in on Big Cat buying the 10-yard line. Plus a 2026 football odds preview, the home schedule with zero cupcakes, and a statute-of-limitations water balloon confession. Leave us a take in the comments for a chance to win a Shirts & Skins shirt — most-liked football take takes the XL home. Chapters:00:00 — Cold open: R&B intros & Justin Bieber comparisons02:00 — Belated Mother's Day shoutouts02:40 — Comments mailbag: Grant J. Hill, John Strawman & Linda Free05:00 — Statute of limitations: the Chinden & Locust Grove water balloon caper09:10 — Bonus idiot story: sneaking into Edwards Theater12:25 — Ad read: Hidden Springs Physical Therapy15:00 — Basketball coaching shake-up: Duryea retires, Lexus Williams to Minnesota, Kobe Carl off roster20:25 — Max Rice joining the staff? Mike Prater's 18026:00 — Ty Rogers and the Illinois transfer29:20 — NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams — does it dilute it?34:35 — Washington State's audit and the real PAC-12 revenue picture41:50 — Selling the Blue: $300 turf plaques and Big Cat's 10-yard line47:00 — The field designs that didn't get picked50:00 — Should Boise State retire numbers? Jeanty, Lineham, Doug Martin & more52:30 — PAC-12 football odds: Boise the favorite, Texas State surprise at #354:20 — Breaking down the 2026 home schedule — no off weeks55:30 — Reser's potato salad detour57:00 — Best G5 teams of the CFP era list (Boise State twice)60:00 — Mad Dog: married60:30 — Shirts & Skins shirt giveaway — drop your football take61:50 — Fred Meyer pharmacist shoutout & outro

Statue of Liberty SZN? Spencer Danielson Promises Trick Plays Every Game | Shirts & Skins Ep. 97

Brandon's back from his cross-country trip, Mark's tum-tum is recovering from pre-show Freddy's, and Matt is once again the only thing standing between Carley Pitts and total podcast domination. We hit the spring game, Spencer Danielson's contract extension, the NFL Draft (Kage Casey to the Broncos!), the basketball roster rebuild, and Mark goes full meltdown on where the NIL money actually went this offseason. Plus highlights, a baseball jersey-catch debate, and Dan Hurley nearly headbutting a ref.Thanks for listening — like, subscribe, and we'll see you in two weeks.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open & intro00:38 – Brandon's back, Nathan's stand-in review01:26 – That "special guest" Brandon promised… and Dirk Kempthorne03:02 – Comments: Carley Pitts, the shared Gmail saga & "Mark The Truth"07:11 – MSTGA (Make Special Teams Great Again) & the new club seats09:24 – Quintana corrects the record: we were 9-5, not 8-510:13 – Spring game recap: trick plays, no-shows & Madison's day14:33 – Spencer Danielson actually wants to use trick plays now16:14 – Tackling, drops & the ghosts of last season18:42 – Wide receiver optimism: Rashaun Jones, the Williams kid & Baker City pipeline21:14 – Penalty culture & "your culture is what you allow"24:05 – Danielson's contract extension — earned or premature?25:48 – The Power 4 scheduling problem28:56 – Is JD Kentucky-bound? The Polymarket idea34:32 – Freddy's, concretes & why JD might actually stay36:31 – Spencer's ceiling and the Fresno problem39:42 – NFL Draft: Cage Casey to Denver, Day 3 picks & camp invites45:25 – The Rams drafting Ty Simpson at 13… why?47:31 – Basketball: the post-San Jose State exodus48:44 – Meadow to Oregon, Fielder to Alabama for $2M49:55 – Glue guy Pearson Carmichael lands at NC State (?!)51:18 – Mark's rant: "What are we doing?" — the roster on paper56:36 – Highlights time: the jersey-catch baseball play58:26 – The Nebraska tattoo guy who hit the portal the next day59:01 – Terrence Shannon Jr.'s championship curse59:39 – Dan Hurley nearly headbutts the ref61:53 – Why Mark hates the NBA: every Suns-Thunder call broken down64:43 – Jordan Spieth's chaos golf hole68:19 – Taylen Green to the Browns & wrap-upLike & subscribe — see you in two weeks.#BoiseState #Broncos #ShirtsAndSkins #MountainWest #NFLDraft #CollegeBasketballFollow us:https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/