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Ex-Bronco and Buff Matt McChesney breaks down Denver sports like only he can while bringing Denver's biggest names and loudest opinions. McChesney talks Denver Broncos, CU Buffaloes, and Colorado high school football on this podcast.

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    • Feb 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 134 EPISODES

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    Previewing Super Bowl LVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 22:45


    Matt McChesney gets you ready for the Super Bowl with a preview of the game and notes from around the NFL.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AFC and NFC championship games and thoughts on Nathaniel Hackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 32:53


    In this episode, David Bruton Jr. joins Matt McChesney to discuss the AFC and NFC title games and make predictions for the SuperBowl. Plus, thoughts on the new head coach for the Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Morgan Fox on college athletes monetizing their brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 44:31


    In this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Morgan Fox, defensive end for the Carolina Panthers. The two discuss the NFL playoffs, NCAA NIL deals, and the latest news and notes around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Closing the book on a miserable Denver Broncos season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 35:08


    In this episode, Matt McChesney shares some final thoughts on a miserable Denver Broncos season and wonders whether or not a directionless era is finally over for a once proud organization. Plus, Georgia pulls the upset in the national title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why are so many CU football players entering the transfer portal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 58:28


    Matt McChesney is joined by Bobby Pesavento to figure out why so many CU Football players are fleeing Boulder. Is it as simple as more money for players in other markets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nail in the coffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 53:29


    On today's show, Matt McChesney shouts out the Colorado kids who signed letters of intent this past week and discusses the opportunity ahead for the standouts who are joining some of the best college football programs in the country. He also gives thoughts on the new offensive coordinator up in Boulder and other news and notes from around the NCAA. Plus, thoughts on what appears to be the nail in the coffin for the Denver Broncos' football chances.

    Broncos Country lost a good one in Demaryius Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 31:29


    Matt McChesney gives a heartfelt and emotional tribute to his former teammate and Denver Broncos legend, Demaryius Thomas.

    The Denver Broncos strike back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 47:31


    In this episode, Matt McChesney breaks down a busy rivalry week in college football that was highlighted by the Ohio State-Michigan game. Michigan football recruit Connor Jones joins to describe what the atmosphere was like at the game and why he thinks there is something special brewing in Michigan. Plus, the Denver Broncos have bounced back in a big way, dominating the San Diego Chargers and giving themselves a chance to play for first place in the AFC West on Sunday.

    No Broncos quarterback in recent history would've given as little effort as Teddy Bridgewater did on Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 26:58


    Matt McChesney sounds off on a sad Denver Broncos performance and why the team cannot keep Teddy Bridgewater at the helm after the effort he put forth on Sunday. Plus, notes on the Denver Nuggets, and more.

    Chris Dempsey on Nikola Jokic, CU Buffs football and basketball, and Denver Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 50:16


    Chris Dempsey of Altitude TV joins Matt McChesney to talk about Nikola Jokic's reputation now that he smacked the hell out of Markieff Morris. Plus, a big win for the Buffs men's basketball team on opening night. And a look back at the Broncos' best win of the season.

    Matt McChesney on Ruggs, Rodgers, and the rest of the new around the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 13:25


    Matt McChesney shares notes on the latest news around the NFL.

    Lonie Paxton on KindHumans, Tom Brady, and the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 37:31


    Matt McChesney bounces around the weekend in the NFL and NCAA including: Illinois vs Penn State CSU's end of game debacle Jackson Mahomes dancing Then he's joined by Lonie Paxton to discuss his company, Kind Humans. Then the guys breakdown the top stories around the NFL.

    The message is not getting through with the Denver Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 23:12


    Matt McChesney breaks down a full slate of NCAA and NFL football. Up first, matt shares notes on a blowout CU Buffs win over Arizona, LSU and Washington State making coaching changes, and other notes around college football. After that, Matt bounces around the NFL and shares his thoughts on the week's marquee games before ripping into the Denver Broncos organization and explaining why the team clearly isn't connecting with the coaching staff.

    What's wrong with the Denver Broncos? With Ryan Koenigsberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 83:48


    Ryan Koenigsberg joins Matt McChesney to discuss the struggling Denver Broncos and try to diagnose what's wrong with them and their disgusting offense. Is Pat Shurmur to blame? Are injuries a legitimate excuse? Plus, plenty of college football talk and a look ahead to the upcoming week in the NFL.

    How confident should the Denver Broncos feel after their 3-0 start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 64:59


    Matt McChesney breaks down a jam-packed weekend of NFL and NCAA football.

    Lawrence Vickers on The Buffs, Broncos, and leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 54:14


    Lawrence Vickers joins Matt McChesney to talk about a blowout Buffs loss, the 2-0 Denver Broncos, and the importance of leadership in football.

    Rick Lewis on Teddy Bridgewater, Von Miller, and an impressive Denver Broncos win against the Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 55:30


    This week, Matt McChesney is joined by Rick lewis to break down the Denver Broncos' impressive season-opening win over the NY Giants.

    Rob Ninkovich and Matt McChesney on the NFL's targeting rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 51:22


    2x Super Bowl Champion Rob Ninkovich joins Matt McChesney to discuss the new targeting rules and how difficult it is to play defense with these new rules.

    Previewing the college football season for the Buffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 23:11


    In this episode, Matt McChesney discusses the opening week for high school football in Colorado, the coming season for the CU Buffs, CSU Rams, and more. Topics Include: Predicting the Buffs record Where do the Denver Broncos stand heading into the season? Why Matt Is Pessimistic about the QB spot

    Teddy Bridgewater vs. Drew Lock: The final decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 24:46


    In this episode, Matt McChesney explains why he thinks the QB battle in Denver appears to be heading towards a controversial conclusion. Drew Lock represents upside and hope but also volatility. Teddy Bridgewater seems to have the trust of the coaching staff but not the trust of the fanbase. Is there a right pick? Plus, thoughts on Vic Fangio's coaching style and the over/under for the Broncos.

    Steve Atwater on Hall of Fame Week and the Denver Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 48:17


    On episode 122 of McChesney Unchained, Matt McChesney interviews Hall of Famer and former Denver Bronco Steve Atwater. They talk about Hall of Fame week, the future of the Denver Broncos and more

    Clint Oldenburg of EA Sports on Madden ratings, updates, and the return of NCAA Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 45:05


    On Episode 121 of McChesney Unchained, Matt McChesney is joined by Clint Oldenburg of EA Sports to talk about Madden ratings, updates to the software what the return of NCAA Football will look like and more!

    Joel Klatt on Broncos, Buffs, and NIL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 55:40


    Joel Klatt, former CU Buffs quarterback and college football analyst for Fox Sports joins the show to talk about the NCAA's new name, image, and likeness rules as well as the future of the CU Buffs and Denver Broncos.

    With the departure of Texas and Oklahoma, the Big 12 just needs to start over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 32:07


    In this episode, Matt McChesney talks about Texas and Oklahoma's decision to leave the the Big 12 for the SEC, the trend in college sports, and how to save (or re-invent_ the Big 12. Plus, thoughts on the Denver Broncos, Aaron Rodgers, and more.

    Casey Roddick on the Olympics, NCAA football, and the new name, image, and likeness rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 56:10


    In this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Casey Roddick of the CU Buffs football team to talk about a wide variety of topics, including: The Olympics getting off to a rough start Working out a six-zero Name, Image, and Likeness in college football The NBA Finals

    NCAA athletes can finally profit off of their name, image, and likeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 27:27


    In this episode, Matt McChesney goes in-depth on the NCAA's new "name, image, and likeness" rule and all of the implications for college athletes going forward.

    How to evaluate the Denver Nuggets' season after getting swept by Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 39:00


    In this episode, Matt McChensey talks with Adam Mares of DNVR about the Denver Nuggets getting swept by the Phoenix Suns, what is in store for the team going forward, and how to evaluate this injury-plagued season. Then Matt talks about football news across the NFL and NCAA.

    Willie Anderson on hard work, toughness, and the NFL hall of famer who made his skeleton hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 61:43


    Matt McChesney is joined by 4x all-pro Willie Anderson to discuss the mentality that it takes to succeed at the highest levels of professional sports, why toughness is important to emphasize when training young athletes, and the shock elite prospects get when they first arrive in the NFL.

    CU Buffs Defensive Coordinator Chris Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 30:48


    Matt McChesney is joined by Chris Wilson, defensive coordinator for the CU Buffs. Topics include Tim Tebow, the latest NFL news, and the rise of Buffs football.   

    Broncos schedule talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 25:28


    This week, Matt McChesney shares his thoughts on the Denver Broncos' schedule, the showcase camp, and the Denver Nuggets' matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers.

    Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Surtain, and recapping a wild NFL draft night, with Cecil Lammey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 48:40


    In this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Cecil Lammey of 104.3 the Fan and footballguys.com to talk about the Denver Broncos' draft night, the new additions, and the chances that Aaron Rodgers winds up on the Denver Broncos roster by the start of camp.

    Nikola Jokic is the MVP. Deal with it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 33:58


    In this episode, Matt McChesney talks about how impressive Nikola Jokic has been this season for the Denver Nuggets despite dealing with a mountain of adversity. He also talks about the later rounds of the NFL draft and why it's not ALL about the first round. Lastly, he looks at some things he is taking away from visiting some of the former dungeon crew who are up at CU and CSU for spring ball.

    Mark Schlereth on the NFL players union, voluntary workouts, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 50:00


    Matt McChesney is joined by Mark Schlereth to talk about players opting out of voluntary offseason workouts and share their perspective on the dynamics of the NFL players union.

    Former CU Basketball star David Harrison on the NCAA Tournament, the surging Denver Nuggets, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 49:52


    In this episode, David Harrison joins Matt McChesney to discuss all of the latest Denver Sports headlines. Topics include: Baylor's NCAA Tournament win CU Basketball in the Pac-12 vs. the Big 12 The Denver Nuggets' rise and the leadership of Nikola Jokic Draft targets for the Denver Broncos Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant

    CU Buffs open spring ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 29:44


    In this episode, Matt McChesney talks about the CU Buffs football team heading towards spring ball and what things he is looking forward to as the Buffs shift into a new season with a new identity.

    Phil Lindsay and the Denver Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 31:57


    Matt McChesney shares his thoughts on the state of the Denver Broncos after showing Phil Lindsay the door.

    CU Football needs to stop overlooking homegrown talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 29:23


    In this episode, Matt McChesney explains why he is disappointed in the CU Buffs' in-state recruiting efforts.

    Top 5 pass rushers currently playing the NFL, with Chad Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 39:18


    Former NFL all-pro, Chad Brown joins Matt McChesney to discuss the top 5 pass rushers currently playing in the NFL, CU Football, and the Denver Broncos.

    X teammates unite, with special guest Alan Faneca, 2021 Hall of Fame guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 43:26


    In this episode, Matt McChesney kicks things off by sharing "stories with Six Zero," a new segment where Matt shares funny, crazy, or insightful stories from his experience as a football coach and trainer. Then, Alan Faneca joins the show to talk NFL, the hall of fame, and much more. Plus, McChesney gives his take on the Cam Newton-young fan video that went viral over the weekend.

    The difference between Pat Mahomes and Tom Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 36:57


    Matt McChesney shares his thoughts on Super Bowl LV, what the Denver Broncos can learn from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about how to slow Pat Mahomes, and why Tom Brady is boring...but a winner.

    Super Bowl Week, with Tampa Bay Bucs' Ryan Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 57:13


    Matt McChensey talk NFL Super Bowl week with Ryan Jensen, Center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    Matt McChesney and Kyle Turley on NFL athletes, opioid addiction, and recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 52:42


    In the 100th episode of the McChesney Unchained podcast, Matt McChesney is joined by former all-pro offensive tackle, Kyle Turley to talk about opioid addiction among NFL athletes and how cannabis helped "save his life" by helping him get off of addicting pain killers. Plus, Matt breaks down the AFC and NFC championship games and shares some early thoughts on the SuperBowl.

    Previewing the AFC and NFC Championship games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 18:57


    In this episode, Matt McChesney discusses the last week of NFL action and previews the NFC and AFC championship games. He also wonders where the hell all these Kansas City Chiefs fans came from.

    NFL Playoffs, round one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 23:40


    Matt McChesney breaks down all of the game in the NFL's first week of the postseason and looks ahead to this weekend's games.

    Double Feature with Dave Logan on the Denver Broncos and head coach Karl Dorrell on the CU Buffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 64:00


    In this episode, Matt McChesney opens the show by talking with the voice of the Denver Broncos and the 9x state champion head football coach Dave Logan. Topics include: Floyd Little’s Legacy - Most important person in Denver Broncos history Elway stepping down What are you looking for in a GM Would you draft a QB or stick with Drew Lock? The state of High School sports coverage in CO Then, Matt welcomes on the head football coach of the CU Buffalos to talk about the challenge of coaching during the pandemic, the 2020 college football season, why the season left him hungry, and some breaking news about the Buffs program.

    Wrapping up the week in the NFL and talking CU Buffaloes with Coach Gary Barnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 44:13


    In this episode, former CU Buffs coach Gary Barnett stops by to discuss the CU Buffs' season with Matt McChesney. Plus, a look around the biggest stories in the NFL.

    Is Drew Lock the franchise QB for the Denver Broncos? With Ryan Koenigsberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 61:52


    RK joins McChesney to talk about the rollercoaster that is Drew Lock and debate whether or not he is the face of the Denver Broncos going forward. They also talk about how the Pac-12 is treating CU like the hillbilly stepbrother from the mountains.

    The Denver Broncos have to acclimate or die. With Cody Roark.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 50:34


    Cody Roark of the Locked on Broncos podcast joins Matt McChesney to talk about Drew Lock, Vic Fangio, and the state of the Denver Broncos. Plus, are the CU Buffs getting screwed?

    Where should the CU Buffs rank among the nations top college football programs? With Brian Howell.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 48:28


    Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33), CU Buffs writer for Buffzone and the Boulder Daily Camera joins to help Matt break down the college football landscape and where the Buffs should rank among the nations best football programs. Matt also goes unchained about the sham of a weekend for the Denver Broncos and the NFL.

    The Denver Broncos still have a long way to go

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 31:21


    After a promising win against the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos still have a tough road ahead of them. Just how good should Broncos fans feel about last Sunday's game? Plus, can we please give the damn ball to Philip Lindsay?

    Talking the Trenc with OL Mastermind Duke Manyweather

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 69:34


    In this episode, Duke Manyweather of OL Masterminds stops by to talk about the Denver Broncos, player development, and trends in the NFL.

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