BOISE, ID, September 8, 2020 – CUMULUS MEDIA announces that Boise, ID, Sports/Talk radio station, KTIK 93.1 FM “The Ticket” will feature longtime afternoon host, Idaho sports journalist Mike Prater, and newly named co-host, Johnny “The Ballgame” Mallory in Idaho Sports Talk With Prater & The Ballgame, debuting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The next generation of Idaho Sports Talk, the longest-running Sports/Talk show in Idaho, Idaho Sports Talk With Prater & The Ballgame will air weekdays from 3-6 p.m. MT.
Mallory is a former Boise radio personality who has hosted his own show in LaGrande, OR, for the past four years. He joins Prater, who has hosted Idaho Sports Talk on KTIK for over 20 years.
Don Morin, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Boise, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to have Johnny ‘The Ballgame’ Mallory join the KTIK-AM/FM team. He is going to be an excellent addition to Idaho Sports Talk. His knowledge of the market and raw energy will be a great infusion for the show.’’
John Patrick, Program Director, KTIK, observed: “Johnny will bring tremendous energy that will be infectious to our listeners. We’ve put together a strong team that will carry the Idaho Sports Talk tradition of smart and entertaining conversation with a focus on Boise State athletics.’’
Prater commented: “Mad respect to the many people who have made Idaho Sports Talk a radio institution in Idaho. Now we have a really cool chance to do something new and fresh in a growing sports market that deserves to have a really cool show. The chemistry with Johnny is going to be amazing. I’ve followed him for a long time… just don’t tell him that.”
Mallory added: “I am beyond excited to return to the Treasure Valley. I’ve made a decision to build my family here and sink my teeth into the local sports scene once again. KTIK and Idaho Sports Talk have been super successful sports brands for over two decades and I’m thrilled to join the team. It’s going to be a fun ride.”
Bob Behler, the radio voice of Boise State University athletics, will continue his appearances on Idaho Sports Talk With Prater & The Ballgame, doing daily segments on teams, student-athletes, news and trending issues at Boise State. Behler also continues as the play-by-play voice of the football and men’s basketball teams.
About KTIK
KTIK 93.1 FM “The Ticket” is Idaho’s first 24-hour Sports/Talk radio station, and has dominated the radio sports market in the Treasure Valley since 1994. KTIK is the flagship FM station of Boise State football and is home to Idaho’s longest-running Sports/Talk show, the award-winning Idaho Sports Talk. KTIK is affiliated with CBS Sports Radio, and national shows include The Jim Rome Show, featuring the Radio Hall of Famer and his award-winning talk show three hours a day. KTIK is the Treasure Valley home for live broadcasts of the National Football League, NFL playoffs, the Super Bowl and March Madness. Sister station KTIK 1350 AM is the voice of Boise Hawks baseball, Idaho Steelheads hockey and Boise State women’s basketball. For more information, visit www.KTIK.com.
About CUMULUS MEDIA
CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) is a leading audio-first media and entertainment company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. CUMULUS MEDIA engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 424 owned-and-operated stations across 87 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across nearly 8,000 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. CUMULUS MEDIA provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through on-air and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. CUMULUS MEDIA is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit cumulusmedia.com.
Contact: John Patrick, Program Director, Cumulus Boise, phone (208) 429-5590
