The Shirts and Skins Podcast

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).

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 p...

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...

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...

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 t...

Nathan Carroll (BNN) joins Matt and Mark for a deep dive into Boise State spring football and the early basketball transfer portal. We get an insider look at the intensity of spring camp under Spencer Danielson, break down who's making plays at practice, and debate whether the Broncos can outperform last year's 8-5 record. Then we shift to basketball — breaking down every portal departure (Meadow...

We're back after a 20-day hiatus and we brought a guest — Carley Pitts joins the show as the first female guest in Shirts & Skins history! She came locked and loaded with opinions, hashtag drama, and open DMs for tech billionaires. We wrap up the Boise State basketball season, get into what needs to change, and shift to spring football — Maddux Madsen, the QB room, a brutal schedule breakdown,...

The Shirts & Skins podcast is BACK! Matt, Brandon, and Mark reunite after some time off (yes, there were Cancún trips involved) to break down everything Boise State basketball heading into the Mountain West Tournament. We talk about the Broncos' 5-game winning streak, Drew Fielder stepping up as the team's clear leader, the season ticket controversy shaking up Bronco Nation, the Idaho boys sta...

Boise State hoops melts down at home (again), and we’re done pretending it’s fine. We break down the UNLV collapse, why this team is soft on defense, who actually showed up, and whether Leon Rice should feel the heat (buyout included).Then we pivot to the bigger picture: the new-look PAC-12, the flex-week schedule madness, North Dakota State jumping up, and Boise State’s future in all this confere...

Boise State basketball is talented… so why does it feel flat, inconsistent, and disconnected from the fans? In this episode of Shirts & Skins, Brandon, Mark, and Matt break down:Why Boise State hoops feels broken this seasonThe NIL money problem (and why the return isn’t matching the investment)Leadership issues on the courtWhy ExtraMile Arena feels dead compared to places like Grand CanyonThe...

Boise State basketball is officially in panic mode — and we’re not pretending otherwise. In this episode of Shirts & Skins, we break down what’s gone wrong with the Broncos: • Three straight ugly losses • A stagnant offense with zero ball movement • Leon Rice calling out the crowd • Fans calling for jobs • NIL money, apathy, and the scary future nobody wants to say out loudWe also give away ca...

Boise State basketball delivers one of the wildest games of the season — a massive comeback, brutal overtime loss, questionable calls, and moments that still don’t make sense. Then things get real. We talk NIL, the transfer portal, why kids can’t grow up with college sports heroes anymore, and the viral tweet that accidentally lit the internet on fire. From CFP flaws to roster reloads, this episod...

College football is in full identity crisis — and the G5/G6 schools are getting dragged like they stole Christmas gifts from under the tree. In this episode, we break down the first round of the CFP, the nonstop “P4 vs G5” discourse, and why it feels like the sport is sprinting toward a split. We dive into Jeremiah Dickey’s viral post with a list of “solutions” (including promotion/relegation 👀),...

This one gets real — fast. We’re joined by Jim Seaney, legendary Eagle High video tech teacher, Emmy winner, golf content creative director, and longtime Boise State fan. From Christmas vibes to absolute football therapy, this episode covers it all. We break down Boise State’s bowl loss, the ongoing Mad Dog quarterback debate, Spencer Danielson’s loyalty, NIL myths, development vs. reality, and wh...

Boise State did it again — five straight over UNLV, a Mountain West title, and one of the wildest postgame Shirts & Skins episodes ever recorded. Matt, Brandon, and Renn break down the win, Mad Dog’s resurgence, Penry’s clutch gene, UNLV’s eternal suffering, Danielson’s redemption arc, defensive surprises, sideline celebrity encounters, AND somehow end up debating sushi, tornadoes, and the Cru...

Boise State survives a ref show in Logan, backdoors its way into the Mountain West Championship (again), and somehow we’re still arguing about who should start at QB. Welcome to another chaotic week of Shirts & Skins. Matt, Brandon, and Mark break down the wild win over Utah State, rant about the Earby PI and targeting calls, give flowers to Max Cut Forth, Riley & Gaines, and Penry, and th...

DescriptionBoise State finally gets a stress-free win over Colorado State, Max Cutforth looks like he actually has an arm, and somehow the $125 giveaway is won by a one–word YouTube comment: “Football.” 😂In this episode we: • Pay off TWO listeners (including Thor Seely & the legend Eli Bangerter) • Roast our own sponsor while still telling you to go to the dentist • Argue Cutforth vs. Madsen...

Boise State just put up maybe the worst offensive performance we’ve seen in the FBS era… so yeah, we needed a therapy session. In this episode we: • Admit we were completely wrong about the San Diego State game (those “we’ll score in the 30s” clips aged great) • Unload on the game plan: 22 straight runs, zero adjustments, and a postgame presser that drove everyone nuts • Talk about Spencer Daniels...

Matt, Mark, Brandon & Jake are back after one of the most chaotic weeks in recent Boise State history. No Bronco game, but somehow way too much to talk about:Listener comments roast + therapy session after FresnoBrandon’s late-night guilt over the “wide receiver conspiracy” & friendly fire at RussBreaking down the Hawaii Pacific loss: how bad it really is, what it says about this team, and...

Therapy session time. We break down a flat, turnover-ridden loss that felt like UTEP déjà vu: dropped TDs, back-to-back false starts, baffling RB usage, and a WR room that submarined the day. Then we zoom out—leadership vacuum, special teams regression, QB depth/NIL realities, and whether the “run-first” identity still makes sense. We finish with rapid-fire national highlights and a look ahead to...

Boise State beats Nevada 24–3, but the guys debate whether it was a “good win” or just… a win. We hit fan comments, CFP payout realities, College GameDay bias, the AD vs. fans dust-up, and why QB play is the ceiling right now. Defense gets its flowers (Warren/Earby/McCoy), the Mountain West gets side-eyed, and we preview Fresno State. Plus: a ridiculous highlights reel (Canadian rouge! Kentucky pi...

Boise State rolled UNLV 56–31, and we’ve got receipts. With guest Dave Southorn, we break down the second-half takeover, missed tackles, special-teams chaos, and what it means for the Broncos in the playoff/realignment swirl. We also hit hoops: new faces, early takes (hello, Drew Fielder), and the road to Maui. Plus: North End Zone club seats report, fan-attendance mini-rant, weekly $💰 giveaway,...

Boise State handled New Mexico 41–25, but are the Broncos actually good—or just good enough? We break down the offense’s short-pass ceiling, the O-line’s rough night (TFL city), and why the fake-fake field goal (Oscar Doyle ➜ Troy Grizzle) flipped the game. We also talk special teams (again 😑), give props to the DBs’ turnaround, and preview UNLV at home. Plus: comment shoutouts (Jittery Goat, Lin...

Boise State went to South Bend and came home with a 28–7 L. We break down why the Broncos keep stalling vs P4 teams, where the coaching philosophy needs a jolt, and why the defense under Chinander still gave you a fighting chance. We also hit the ND game-day experience (zero ads… flex), special teams déjà vu, O-line struggles, WR separation, the QB “Mad Dog” question, and why identity matters head...

The Shirts & Skins crew breaks down Boise State’s 47–14 win over Appalachian State, highlighting a dominant defensive line, improved secondary play, and a record night from Maddux “Mad Dog” Madsen. The guys debate Chris Marshall’s drops, special teams miscues, and key injuries before previewing the huge matchup against Notre Dame in South Bend. Plus:Fan comments and shoutouts (yes, including M...