Boise Radio: Sports Talk Host Jeff Caves Ready to Sign-Off

After 35-years, Jeff Caves will host for the final time on Friday, July 17. After his departure, “Idaho Sports Talk” will continue with co-host Mike Prater, producer John Patrick and a third, not-yet-revealed radio personality, Caves said.

“Idaho Sports Talk” airs from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays on KTIK 93.1 FM / 1350 AM.

Caves, 58, is relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be closer to family, he said in a phone interview. Nudged by encouragement from his wife, Lacie, the decision has been in the works for a couple of years, he explained. “My daughter is moving there from Portland. My mother-in-law is moving to Dallas with us from Oklahoma. And my father-in-law lives in Frisco, which is 40 miles northwest of Dallas.”

Still, it wasn’t an easy decision for a man who’s bled blue and orange for decades. A Boise State defensive lineman from 1980 to 1983, Caves brought his unique takes — and unmistakable laugh — to the Treasure Valley airwaves soon after graduation.

“I’ve been in Boise 40 years,” Caves said. “I came to school here in 1980. I’ve been in radio 36 years, and I’ve been doing a talk show for 35 years.”

Caves plans to continue working for station owner Cumulus Media doing sales for the foreseeable future. But, eventually, he hopes to find a sports-related career path in Texas. “I. Love. College. Football,” Caves said. “I love the business of college athletics. I love the business of sports.”