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Jack Esplin

Jack Esplin

Morning Show Host/News Reporter

Background & Experience:

Hi, I'm Jack! I LOVE sports broadcasting. My goal is to one day work for ESPN doing College Gameday or March Madness. Here are a few of my accomplishments:

-Color commentary for Idaho State women's basketball team on ESPN+
-Play-by-play voice for SVI Media East Idaho Game of the Week
-Play-by-play, color commentary and sideline reporting for TitleOne Tip-Off Classic in Idaho Falls
-Play-by-play and color commentary for IdahoSports.com at 5A State Baseball Tournament and HS Basketball.
-Started sports broadcasting group at BYU-Idaho doing commentary for competitive football and basketball leagues.

I've worked as a reporter and morning show host for BYU-Idaho Radio since January of 2025. I love meeting and talking with new people almost every day. I was also an anchor for my high school news team.

I make sports content about the NBA, NFL and college football and basketball on my YouTube channel, JackEspy. I am a huge Duke Blue Devils basketball and Philadelphia Eagles fan.

About Me:

I'm a Communications Major with a News & Journalism Emphasis.

I'm from Pocatello, Idaho, and I am the oldest of 4 children. I served my mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bolivia and Colombia.

I married my wife, Malia, in the Los Angeles California temple in May 2025. I love traveling around the world with my family. Some of my favorite places I've been to include, Thailand, Fiji, Ecuador, Honduras and Mexico, just to name a few!


Latest from Jack Esplin

September 18, 2026 11:00 AM
The annual Idaho Spud Day celebration is set to take place in Shelley this weekend.
1 Min Read
August 31, 2026 01:28 PM
Edson Fichter’s Nature Talk series is back for its sixth year.
1 Min Read
August 26, 2026 02:45 PM
Southeast Idaho is officially on the map for the sports scene.
2 Min Read
August 03, 2026 01:00 PM
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting an art contest for all Idahoans, and they need your help.
2 Min Read
July 30, 2026 10:50 AM
Anyone who’s been outside this summer has noticed the intense heat wave that has swept across the United States. Multiple cities in the Gem State alone have set record-high temperatures, with many asking the question: Why is it so hot this year?
2 Min Read
July 28, 2026 01:00 PM
In preparation for the newly renovated Wildlife Museum on campus, BYU-Idaho’s Wildlife Society is hosting an art and photography contest over the next few months.
1 Min Read