The Shirts & Skins Podcast

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 state basketball tournament, BYU’s NIL spending, and the growing college athletics debt crisis. 🎙️ Topics covered: Boise State’s hot streak & Mountain West Tournament outlook Season ticket drama & the future of Bronco Nation seating Idaho Boys State Basketball Tournament recap (including a 1995 Centennial Patriots shoutout!) BYU’s NIL money and Big 12 pressure The college athletics debt bubble — is it about to pop? Microwave eggs & Mexico tornado taquitos (you’ll have to tune in) Like, subscribe, and drop a comment — tell us how wrong we are. 🤙 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro / Theme 0:27 – We’re back! Introductions & time off recap 1:04 – What we’re covering today 2:22 – Cancún trips & cartel jokes 2:57 – Comments from last episode (brownie fail & microwave eggs) 5:08 – Mexico 7-Eleven tornado taquito discovery 6:20 – Boise State basketball: Was the NIL spend worth it? 7:59 – Broncos on a 5-game win streak — hottest team in the tournament? 9:01 – Drew Fielder emerging as the team leader 10:24 – Mountain West Tournament bracket breakdown 13:31 – Depth of the roster & NATO getting blocked 15:13 – Fielder’s fire & what the team needs going forward 30:26 – Boise State season ticket controversy 35:19 – Lack of fan atmosphere & what BSU is doing about it 36:22 – BJ dunks on Mark’s tweet about the Utah State game 😂 41:56 – Idaho Boys State Basketball Tournament recap 44:02 – 5A Final: Lewiston vs. Bishop Kelly breakdown 56:18 – Are certain schools recruiting unfairly in high school? 58:55 – BYU basketball: worth the NIL money? 61:52 – The college athletics debt bubble & when does it pop? 64:08 – Trump’s meeting on college sports & Washington State’s $20M bailout 69:17 – Final Mountain West Tournament predictions 71:17 – Outro / Sign off Follow us: https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/

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 conference realignment chaos. Also: tornado rankings at gas stations, wedding invites to Mad Dog, and why Aaron’s deserves more minutes. You’re welcome. 🎙 Shirts & Skins Podcast – Boise State sports, with less PR and more honesty. 00:00 – Intro & setting the vibe  01:25 – Long layoff, Super Bowl skipped, vibes are off 03:01 – Tornado rankings at gas stations (top-shelf debate) 07:55 – Mailbag: Mad Dog’s wedding invite (yes, seriously) 11:40 – Boise State women’s team cooking (10-game win streak) 13:52 – Best part of the night: 75-cent soda, not the game 15:49 – The collapse: up 17 with 9 minutes left 16:22 – UNLV’s guard takes over (and nobody stops him) 17:46 – Boise State is soft on defense (no enforcers) 19:23 – Who disappeared in OT (and who didn’t) 26:58 – Why Ahrens deserves more minutes 28:33 – Leon Rice buyout + hot seat discussion 42:47 – Boise State vs Idaho is back (thoughts on the rivalry) 48:04 – New PAC-12, flex week explained 55:06 – What the new conference actually means for Boise State Follow us: https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/

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 season The NIL money problem (and why the return isn’t matching the investment) Leadership issues on the court Why ExtraMile Arena feels dead compared to places like Grand Canyon The portal, transfers, and why fans can’t connect to players anymore Whether Boise State can still get hot and make a run in Vegas College sports turning into billionaire-funded arms races Football recruiting strategy, NIL reality, and what Boise State is actually trying to do Plus: more tornadoes, donors, student sections, and the wild future of college sports This one gets real. If you care about Boise State, NIL, college basketball, or the future of small-market programs, this is the episode. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📩 Subscribe ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & “We’re Back” 02:00 – Getting recognized in public (barely famous energy) 04:00 – We ran out of money (and gave it away) 07:00 – Boise State comments & fan feedback 12:30 – Boise State basketball: inconsistent & leaderless 15:10 – Why BSU’s offense stagnates 17:40 – Free throw struggles & mental pressure 20:10 – Should Deggy or Max Rice come back? 23:50 – Fans checking out on the season 26:40 – Why ExtraMile Arena feels dead 31:15 – The problem: no star to rally behind 36:50 – NIL money, donors & ROI reality 40:25 – Billionaires, MrBeast & buying championships 45:40 – Boise State football recruiting strategy 55:50 – Can Boise State get hot in Vegas? Follow us: https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/

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 loud We also give away cash to commenters, talk CFP perspective, hit football portal updates, and somehow end up debating gas-station tornadoes and DoorDash showing up mid-show. If you’re frustrated, confused, or just here to see someone finally say the quiet part out loud — this one’s for you. 👇 Drop a comment, like the video, and subscribe for weekly Boise State coverage. Follow us: https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/ 00:00 – Intro: No armor, no protection, Shirts & Skins is back 00:36 – Who’s on the show (and who ditched us) 01:08 – We’re giving away real money 02:13 – Comment winners announced ($250 total) 04:41 – Twitter beef & tornado hot takes 06:52 – Boise State basketball: where did it go wrong? 08:33 – Is this a talent problem or a coaching problem? 11:07 – Why the offense is painful to watch 13:41 – Calls to fire Leon Rice (fair or insane?) 16:28 – NIL money, expectations, and reality 20:06 – Why Boise State isn’t Utah State (and never has been) 23:54 – Student section problems & fan apathy 30:38 – Leon Rice vs the fans vs the media 36:36 – What HAS to change for this season to survive 48:34 – Football portal talk & quarterback reality check

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 episode breaks down why college sports as we knew it might be gone for good. Plus: • Boise State hoops breakdown • What went wrong vs San Diego State • Who’s actually leading this team • NIL money, transfers, and fan burnout • Why the CFP format feels broken 🎙️ Shirts & Skins Podcast — hot takes, jokes, and honest sports talk. 👉 Subscribe for weekly college sports chaos. 00:00 Intro & Shirts & Skins theme 00:50 Crew check-in & holiday recap 01:36 Giveaway announcement & Boise State agenda 02:25 Sponsor shoutout + free money details 03:44 Boise State comeback watch party reactions 05:07 Women’s basketball & weekend hoops recap 06:11 Boise State vs San Diego State chaos begins 07:35 What Boise State does well — and doesn’t 08:32 The throw-in mistake that changed everything 10:32 Refs, phantom fouls & why fans are furious 12:38 Is this team actually good? Honest assessment 16:46 Favorite players & who’s stepping up 20:22 RJ Keene, rotations & coaching decisions 22:38 Are expectations being met this season? 26:12 The viral NIL tweet story (uh oh) 33:40 Transfer portal reality & roster instability 41:23 NIL money breakdown by position 49:24 CFP flaws & why the format is broken Follow us: https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/