Mile High Hoops with Earl Boykins and Zach Bye Podcast

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Former Denver Nugget Earl Boykins and 104.3 The Fans Zach Bye analyze all of the latest happenings with the Denver Nuggets, the NBA and the Colorado basketball scene.

Mile High Hoops with Earl Boykins and Zach Bye


    • Oct 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 302 EPISODES

    4.9 from 61 ratings Listeners of Mile High Hoops with Earl Boykins and Zach Bye Podcast that love the show mention: hoops, nuggets, fans, better, listening, love, zach bye, earl boykins.


    Ivy Insights

    The Mile High Hoops with Earl Boykins and Zach Bye Podcast is an excellent addition to the Denver sports scene. This podcast offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the Denver Nuggets, a team that often gets overshadowed in the local media. I have been a listener since Zach joined the station, and his commitment to covering the Nuggets has been admirable.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Zach and Earl. They both bring unique perspectives to the table, with Earl providing insider knowledge from his experience in the league, while Zach adds his sharp basketball background. This combination leads to intelligent and engaging discussions about not only the Nuggets but also the NBA as a whole. The hosts truly dig into the details of each game, offering in-depth analysis that keeps fans informed and entertained.

    Another standout feature of The Mile High Hoops podcast is its ability to educate listeners on various aspects of basketball. Whether it's discussing team strategies, player performances, or league dynamics, Zach and Earl provide valuable insights that deepen our understanding of the game. As a fan, I appreciate their dedication to informing their audience and helping us develop a greater appreciation for basketball.

    While The Mile High Hoops podcast is overall outstanding, there are a few areas where it could improve. One minor drawback is occasionally underestimating certain accomplishments by the Nuggets. For example, in one episode, they mentioned that the Nuggets had two first-round exits in consecutive years when they actually made it out of the first round two years ago by beating Portland. While this may seem like a small error, attention to detail is essential for maintaining credibility as sports analysts.

    In conclusion, The Mile High Hoops with Earl Boykins and Zach Bye Podcast is an exceptional listen for any Denver Nuggets or NBA fan. It offers unique perspectives from experienced hosts who know how to break down games and provide valuable insights. Although there are minor areas for improvement, such as accuracy in reporting, the overall quality of this podcast is top-notch. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for in-depth analysis and entertaining discussions about the Nuggets and basketball as a whole.



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    Latest episodes from Mile High Hoops with Earl Boykins and Zach Bye Podcast

    What the Nuggets big extension of Aaron Gordon means for Denver's title hopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 23:47


    Zach Bye joins Jake Shapiro for a handoff of Mile High Hoops as the two look at the Aaron Gordon extension and how it impacts the team’s title window. Plus, who will win a ring this year? The fellas share their prediction on the season’s Opening Day.

    Mile High Hoops | 5.21.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 18:26


    Zach Bye reacts to the end of the Nuggets season and gives his take on what went wrong for the team that prevented them from sealing a game 7 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

    Mile High Hoops | 5.16.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 15:39


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets winning the most important game of the season thus far in game 5 versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, and discusses the true basketball masterclass that Nikola Jokic put on in his historic performance.

    Mile High Hoops | 5.14.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 17:20


    Zach Bye reacts to the drastic turnaround by the Denver Nuggets by stealing games 3 and 4 from the Minnesota Timberwolves and dives in to the key factors that have allowed this team to bounce back in such a tremendous fashion.

    Mile High Hoops | 5.9.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 18:10


    Zach Bye reacts to the shocking response of Shaquille O'Neal to Nikola Jokic being named MVP, as well as the continued drama that is surrounding Jamal Murray's behavior.

    Mile High Hoops | 5.7.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 21:41


    Zach Bye reacts to the utterly shocking result of game 2 between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves and gives his take on what the biggest contributors were to this historically embarrassing loss.

    Mile High Hoops | 5.2.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 18:40


    Zach Bye looks ahead to the upcoming second round matchup of the Nuggets versus the Timberwolves and discusses what the Nuggets will need to do to prepare for a young superstar like Anthony Edwards.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.25.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 18:38


    Zach Bye reacts to the close out game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers and gives his take on which Nuggets stepped up during the series and which players need to improve.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.25.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 15:31


    Zach Bye previews game 3 of the Nuggets versus Lakers series and explains how Michael Porter Jr.’s Impact in the last two games is something that cannot be ignored.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.23.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 21:22


    Zach Bye reacts to the storybook ending of game two of the Nuggets versus the Lakers and takes a deep dive into the spectacular performances of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the rest of the Nuggets team.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.18.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 21:56


    Zach Bye reacts to the Lakers vs. Pelicans game and looks ahead to the Western Conference Finals rematch between the Nuggets and the Lakers to discuss how he believes the first round of the playoffs will play out.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.16.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 22:42


    Zach Bye reacts to the utterly shocking loss to the Spurs and takes a look at the overarching Nuggets season to decide which players lived up to the fans’ expectations.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.11.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 16:54


    Zach Bye reacts to arguably the best win of the Denver Nuggets’ season against the Minnesota Timberwolves and explains the pieces of the team that make them so successful, including the unstoppable performance from Nikola Jokic.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.9.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 14:55


    Zach Bye reacts to the blowout win against the Atlanta Hawks and looks ahead to the matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves which will make or break the Nuggets’ chances at the #1 seed.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.4.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 15:10


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets’ win against the San Antonio Spurs and dives in to the major matchup of Nikola Jokic versus Victor Wembanyama.

    Mile High Hoops | 4.2.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 16:31


    Zach Bye reacts to the troubling results of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and gives his take on whether Nuggets fans should be worried about the Nuggets losing in the upcoming playoffs.

    Mile High Hoops | 3.28.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 17:15


    Zach Bye reacts to the heartbreaking loss against the Phoenix Suns and describes the troubling areas of the team that Nuggets fans should keep an eye on in the future.

    Mile High Hoops | 3.26.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 18:39


    Zach Bye reacts to the unstoppable force that is the Denver Nuggets and explains how Nuggets fans and NBA fans alike should never take a historic talent like Nikola Jokic for granted.

    Mile High Hoops | 3.21.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 21:07


    Jake Shapiro of DenverSports.com reacts to the recent surge of production from Michael Porter Jr. and explains how he is one of the most crucial pieces for the Nuggets to have in the upcoming playoffs.

    Mile High Hoops | 3.19.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 14:44


    Zach Bye reacts to the storybook ending of the game versus the Dallas Mavericks, and explains how Nuggets fans have elements to be encouraged about in this loss.

    Mile High Hoops | 3.7.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 14:31


    Zach Bye reacts to the very disappointing loss to the Phoenix Suns and looks ahead to the potential NBA Finals matchup of the Nuggets versus the Boston Celtics.

    Mile High Hoops | 3.5.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 16:07


    Zach Bye reacts to the massive surge from this Nuggets team since the All-Star break, and explains how Michael Porter Jr. may be playing the best basketball of his career so far.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.29.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 17:44


    Zach Bye reacts to the championship level performance by the Nuggets over the Sacramento Kings and explains how winning this game could be instrumental in the team’s journey to the Finals.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.27.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 16:46


    Zach Bye reacts to the historic performance of Nikola Jokic against the Golden State Warriors and explains how this win could be a sign of positive things to come for the rest of the Nuggets’ season.  

    Mile High Hoops | 2.22.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 13:51


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets’ upcoming schedule and explains how the fight for the #1 seed in the West may be more important than we thought.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.20.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 17:18


    Zach Bye reacts to the NBA All-Star break and explains how in a few years Luka Doncic coming to play in Denver may be a possibility to keep an eye on.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.15.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 15:24


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets’ third consecutive loss, and explains how Domantas Sabonis has been able to get the better of Nikola Jokic in big ways.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.13.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 16:04


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets’ major back to back losses and explains how Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s hamstring injury could be disastrous if managed improperly.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.8.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 13:33


    Zach Bye reacts to the NBA trade deadline and looks forward to the Nuggets’ matchup with the Lakers and explains why it will hold so much meaning.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.6.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 17:38


    Zach Bye reacts to Jokic’s MVP odds, and explains how Jokic’s current career trajectory will put him among the greatest to play the game.

    Mile High Hoops | 2.1.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 22:44


    Zach Bye reacts to the disappointing loss to the OKC Thunder and explains how we need to see more consistency from star level players like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.30.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 22:34


    Zach Bye reacts to the crucial win the Nuggets had over the Milwaukee Bucks, and explains how Joel Embiid’s behavior now has Jokic as the MVP favorite.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.25.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 18:32


    Zach Bye reacts to the outstanding performances of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in their recent games, and discusses which Denver Nuggets we could see play in the Paris Olympics.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.23.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 19:01


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets giving the Celtics their first loss in Boston, and gives his take on Jamal Murray’s perceived inconsistency in the regular season.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.16.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 17:33


    Zach Bye reacts to the bouncing back of the Nuggets in their wins against the Pelicans and the Pacers and looks forward to the anticipated matchup of Jokic against Embiid.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.11.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 16:25


    Zach reacts to the Nuggets disappointing loss to the Jazz on Wednesday night

    Mile High Hoops | 1.9.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 18:35


    Zach Bye reacts to the continued lack of shooting from Nikola Jokic and explains why he is not a fan of the lack of scoring from an NBA superstar of Jokic’s caliber.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.4.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 18:22


    Zach Bye reacts to the upcoming matchup against the Golden State Warriors and discusses how Jamal Murray should be in the NBA All-Star conversation.

    Mile High Hoops | 1.2.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 18:58


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets’ commanding win over the Hornets, Jokic’s surprising lack of shooting during the first half, and Aaron Gordon’s return after his dog attack.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.28.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 16:39


    Zach Bye reacts to the shocking news about Aaron Gordon’s dog attack injuries, as well as the victory the Nuggets had over the Warriors on Christmas Day.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.21.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 20:42


    Zach Bye reacts to the continued stellar performance of Peyton Watson and discusses why Joel Embiid is currently ahead of Nikola Jokic in the NBA MVP race.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.19.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 19:33


    Zach Bye reacts to the very impressive performance of the Denver Nuggets’ bench during their win against the Dallas Mavericks and explains how the Nuggets are fighting two battles by trying to develop younger players while also trying to defend their first title in franchise history.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.14.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 21:56


    Zach Bye reacts to the surprising ejection of Nikola Jokic, as well as the indefinite suspension of Draymond Green and the drama surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game ball.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.12.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 18:15


    Zach Bye reacts to the much-needed victory the Denver Nuggets had over the Atlanta Falcons and discusses the performances of the all Nuggets stars.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.7.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 15:45


    Zach Bye reacts to the surprising loss the Nuggets had to the Clippers, and the lackluster performance from several Nuggets stars.

    Mile High Hoops | 12.5.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 16:39


    Zach Bye reacts to the continued super star level performance of Nikola Jokic and gives his outlook on the Denver Nuggets now that one quarter of the season has passed.

    Mile High Hoops | 11.30.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 19:43


    Zach Bye reacts to the explosive performances of Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic in the Nuggets’ victory over the Houston Rockets, and gives an update on Jamal Murray’s new injury status.

    Mile High Hoops | 11.28.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 18:30


    Zach Bye reacts to the major win of the Nuggets over the Clippers, despite Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon being out with injuries.

    Mile High Hoops | 11.21.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 19:28


    Zach Bye reacts to the Nuggets’ narrow victory over the Detroit Pistons as well as the continued dominant performance of Reggie Jackson.

    Mile High Hoops | 11.14.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 16:17


    Zach Bye reacts to the dominant performance of the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Clippers and gives his take on whether or not Bones Hyland deserved a ring from the Nuggets.  

    Mile High Hoops | 11.14.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 20:25


    Zach Bye reacts to the result of the Nuggets loss to the Houston Rockets, and previews their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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