Moser, Lombardi and Kane

0:00 - Jeff Legwold! Long time, no talk. We missed our Leggy updates. A few weeks ago, he told us not to worry about Jahdae Barron still being unsigned. He was right about that. Now, should we be concerned that RJ Harvey hasn't put pen to paper yet? 14:31 - Fox Sports might be hiring some of the Barstool guys (like Dave Portnoy) to join their college football TV broadcast this season. Clearly, they're trying to emulate the McAfee model. Do we enjoy Pat McAfee? Or is he overstaying his welcome a bit? Then, Moser calls us from Italy with an update. 32:15 - The Bears just signed their 2nd round pick, and he was only 2 picks away from RJ Harvey. This means that Harvey should be signing soon, right? Also, let's revisit the Greatest Cry that was ever recorded on tape.

0:00 - The Clippers signed Bradley Beal to a 2-year/$11 million contract. We don't think this is going to work because...the SuperTeam plan rarely works. SuperTeams fail more often than they succeed.10:14 - George Paton really doesn't get his flowers as a GM. He's done an amazing job with the Broncos. Hiring Nathaniel Hackett is a huge black mark on his record, but basically everything else he's done has been a success.29:13 - What's Courtland Sutton's value to the Broncos? Where does he stack up amongst NFL wide receivers?

0:00 - Shane Gillis roasted anyone/everyone in his opening monologue at the ESPYs yesterday. Everyone from Donald Trump to Simone Biles caught some strays. Brett, Rob, and Nelly are fans of it. That's what these award shows need. Did you enjoy Gillis' monologue?19:34 - The Avs schedule is out! Tickets are on sale tomorrow. Conor McGahey, the Voice of Your Colorado Avalanche, hopped on the phone to break down the schedule with us. Are there any easy stretches for the Avs? Tough road trips? What does Conor think?36:54 - Jamal needs to have a breakout year this season. He knows it. We know it. Jon Wallace knows it, and he said as much on our show yesterday.

0:00 - Pat Surtain II signed the most expensive Cornerback contract in NFL history like a year ago. Now, it's maybe 4th highest? People keep one-upping our boy!12:33 - Jokic has a special relationship with his brothers. They had a large part in turning Jokic into the player he is today. A bond between brothers is specially, espeically when it comes to sports. 26:20 - Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jon Wallace joined us to offer more clarity on the Jonas Valanciunas situation. And even after all the moves him and Tenzer have made so far, what deficiencies does the team still have? We asked him what his next move(s) will be.

0:00 - Already, Arch Manning is emerging as a legitimate Heisman contender. Are we overvaluing him because of his name? Can we pump the brakes on the Manning Hype Train just a bit? How often do we raise a player's stock because of their last name?17:16 - Cowherd is bullish on the Broncos. The sky's the limit in Year 2 for Bo Nix. 12 wins? 13 wins? Totally reasonable expectation. Do we agree?33:36 - Wyndham Clark has been banned from Oakmont Country Club for angrily destroying a locker during the U.S. Open last month. He'll be able to return if he pays for the damages, makes a charitable donation to an organization selected by the Oakmont board...and completes anger management counseling. 2 of those seem reasonable. 1 of them doesn't. 

0:00 - Ben Tenzer joined PHD yesterday and offered his side of Jonas Valanciunas situation. 17:04 - The MLB All-Star game is still the King of Exhibitions. Last night's game was awesome, and no other leagues have a comparable All-Star game. Not even close. Why is that?34:45 - Broncos first round draft pick Jahdae Barron finally signed his rookie deal! RJ Harvey is the last remaining unsigned rookie. That Texans 2nd-round draft pick who signed a full guaranteed deal really muddied the waters for everyone.

0:00 - Scottie Scheffler spoke to the media about what motivates him...or doesn't. It's a strange outlook to have on life, sports, and competition. 13:51 - A man in Rochester, NY saw a mountian lion, then recounted the experience to a local news station. Turns out, he's not a fan. Just like how our very own Vic Lombardi isn't a fan of snakes on the golf course. 30:08 - Brett's friends over at LanchPad Brewing are celebrating 10 years of business! They brewed a custom beer for our show, and the name comes at Moser's expense. Even though it's historically accurate.

0:00 - Vic is currently going through a midlife crisis. Brett questions if it's truly MID-life.11:25 - Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his high school football coaching job for giving "impermissable benefits" to his players. Brett thinks the punishment doesn't necessarily fit the crime.30:18 - Can MPJ become an All-Star in his first season in Brooklyn? Will it potentially be easier for him in his new role?

0:00 - Are you a fan of the Home Run Derby? Brett's a derby sicko, Moser hates it, and Vic's somewhere in the middle.20:18 - A few shorts weeks ago, we couldn't BELIEVE the Nuggets established this weird Co-GM Vice Presidents thing. The reaction wasn't particularly positive. Now, after all these roster moves, Nuggets Nation has complete faith in them. Quite the turnaround!35:43 - Rookies are scheduled to report to Broncos training camp tomorrow, and yet multiple Rookies haven't signed a contract yet (including Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey). We weren't worried about this before. Should we be concerned now?

0:00 - Now that Jonas Valanciunas is officially a Nugget, Moser wrote a letter to Greece to express some deep feelings he's having.18:23 - Anthony Edwards is running his mouth again and talking trash about the Nuggets. But the worst part is...we can't really say anything about it. Also, the Rockies drafted Ethan Holliday in the MLB Draft. If you're Matt, how do you feel about your son going to the Rockies given the current state of the organization?33:53 - Brett experienced something this weekend that's completely unacceptable in America. We used to be a country. A proper country. 

0:00 - MPJ is in Vegas hanging out at Summer League. During a media scrum, he was asked what he meant when he said he "plateaued" in Denver.14:36 - Now that the NFL is taking over Christmas Day...there are too many games on that day. Officially. Whatever happened to watching like 1 game and hanging out with your family?33:47 - The Broncos will open the 2025 season on the road at the Titans. In the words of Marc Moser, that's a BIG TIME WIN. Right now...top of your head...name 5 players on the Titans roster. And you can only name 1 QB. Heck, can you name their head coach?

0:00 - With the 4th pick in the MLB draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday. His dad, Matt, still hasn't touched home plate. Also, the Valanciunas trade is finally officially official. He's a member of your Denver Nuggets, baby. 15:34 - Strahinja Jokić showed up at Summer League over the weekend. Couple things. First of all, that dude is still an absolute UNIT my goodness. Second of all, why was he in the building? What's he doing there? Also, it's the offseason...let's dig into another QB rankings list. Where does Bo Nix stack up? What are we expecting from him in 2025?37:22 - LeBron's definitely leaving the Lakers...right? Everything he's been saying and doing lately makes it seem like he's working his way out.

0:00 - Brett Kane...not a fan of remakes, spin-offs, or the Big Bang Theory. Bazinga.14:25 - RGIII said Bo Nix is the "most underrated QB in the NFL." Welcome to the party, pal. 34:16 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAAAAAAKES!

0:00 - OKC is printing money for their core players. They're paying 3 dudes like $800 millon dollars. That'll work for now, but they'll be catapulted into the 2nd apron in a year or two. They'd better win now, because they'll be paying the piper soon.12:35 - Have the Broncos had a good offseason so far? Also, can we stop body shaming athletes who show up to training camp with a "Dad Bod" please? Who cares what they look like if they ball out when the season starts?31:01 - DaRon Holmes II (fittingly) made his 2nd debut with the Nuggets last night in Summer League. How did he look?

0:00 - DaRon Holmes FINALLY played basketball again last night. He suited up with the Nuggets Summer League squad and he looked GOOD doin it. 15:14 - Alright, these Panathinaikos fans are really starting to get on Vic's nerves. HEY GREECE! YOU JUST MADE THE LIST!34:16 - There was a...strange rendition of the National Anthem before the Orioles game yesterday. It got is thinking - what are some of the best & worst national anthem renditions we've heard?

0:00 - Are you a fan of the Savannah Bananas? Do you like Banana Ball? Or is it an insult to the sport of baseball? 19:51 - Rick George thinks CU should play Nebraska in football every year because it's "good for the game." CU fans of the world - if you could only pick one...would you rather play CSU or Nebraska every year?36:01 - Our old Rockies friend DJ LeMahieu got DFA'd by the Yankees. Most people look at Arenado getting shipped off to St. Louis as the beginning of the end. Vic says it was actually losing DJ. 

0:00 - NBA Summer League begins tonight & all eyes will be on DaRon Holmes. Will he turn into the backup center that the Nuggets drafted him to be? But more importantly...how do you accurately assess talent during Summer League games? How do you evaluate players properly?14:06 - Brett has a stat that proves Marvin Mims is in elite company. Can he stay in that group this season?32:29 - This season, Deion Sanders can be just a Coach instead of being a Coach and a Father at the same time. He knows this, and he's looking forward to it. 

0:00 - Deion Sanders spoke at Big 12 Media Days yesterday. He spoke about the portal, his health, and torillas...even though he still can't pronounce the word "tortilla."21:32 - More from Prime at Media Day...if you want to level the NIL playing field in college football, Prime says the sports needs a salary cap that mimicks pro sports. Also, NBA paydays keep getting bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger. Look at what OKC is offering up to their superstars. 36:34 - Yesterday, MPJ uploaded an 11-minute video to his YouTube channel bidding farewell to Denver. He shed some light his time with the Nuggets, what Coach Malone did for him, and how severe his shoulder injury was. We'll miss you, Mike.

0:00 - Can we stop it with these dumb "aerodynamic" bike helmets that are all pointy and stupid looking? Do they really give you an advantage at all? Also, Vic has some more info about the (alleged) new location of the Broncos stadium.18:54 - A top EuroHoops website used a quote from Vic Lombardi in an article about the whole Valanciunas situation. But they misinterpreted his quote and claimed he said something he didn't actually say. Plus, they didn't appreciate our sarcastic tone.34:26 - Tamar Bates, one of the newest Nuggets, is a lifelong Chiefs fan. Can he swallow his pride and root for the Broncos while he's in Denver? Also, let's take the Valaniunas situation to the Altitude Sports Radio Court. Honorable Judge Brett Kane presiding. We need a ruling once and for all.

0:00 - Moser's really taking this whole Jonas Valanciunas situation personally. Yesterday, Katy Winge said it might be rooted in some deeper issues...14:59 - Ex-NHL player Nick Tarnasky was golfing this weekend and someone picked a fight with him on the course. Terrible idea. Turns out...former NHLers are still tough dudes.30:55 - The Greeks have completely and totally invaided our show across Twitch, YouTube, Twitter/X, you name it. Their onslaught has been swift and fierce.

0:00 - Evidently, the entire Nation of Greece wants Moser's head on a stake. What a fascinating 24 hours on Twitter.20:55 - Former Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol has joined the Avalanche staff as an assistant. Can he help get the PP back on track?35:17 - Nikola Jokic opted not to sign his contract extension this offseason. Instead, he'll wait till next offseason. We're not worried about it. In fact, it's what we all expected.

0:00 - Let's play Would You Rather! Today's edition involves NFL QBs. Would you rather have Bo Nix or [insert QB here]?15:15 - Talent scouts have such a tough job. How do you watch some high schooler playing and accurately judge if they're headed for greatness?31:56 - Kris Bryant has officially passed Russell Wilson for the worst contract in Colorado sports history. Where will Jamal Murray's contract rank, either good or bad, in the history of Colorado sports contracts? Players will always be judged by the money they make, for better or worse.

0:00 - What are some of the most iconic venues/arenas/stadiums in sports history? Which ones have we visited?17:58 - Why is it so hard to get info from Lithuania? We can't figure out what's happening over there? Can someone get Lithuania on the line?34:51 - Valanciunas' decision doesn't just affect the Nuggets. It'll affect the NBA as a whole. If he's allowed to dip for Greece, it'll set a precedent for how we handle contracts.

0:00 - Come on, man. Why haven't we heard anything about Valanciunas yet? This song and dance is getting tired.16:35 - What are some of the greatest sports empires in history?33:28 - Is Bo Nix a legit dark horse candidate for MVP? What would it take for Bo to get there?

0:00 - It's Summer Sports Radio, baby! That means it's time for some piping hot lists. Berto found a list that ranked the greatest NFL draft picks of all time at each spot (Greatest #1 pick ever, #2 pick ever, etc). Who is the greatest #1 overall pick of all time?15:25 - We need some clarity from the Valanciunas camp ASAP. Does he want to win here with Jokic or not? But it has to come directly from the source. 31:43 - Even though the Rockies suck, they still packed Coors Field over the 4th of July Weekend against the garbage White Sox! Turns out, an embarrassingly bad season won't keep people away from 20th and Blake. Also, Kris Bryant's back has gone from bad to worse. Will he ever step foot on a baseball diamond again?

0:00 - Vic keeps finding snakes in his house. Yikes. Why'd it have to be snakes? Also, why would Jonas Valanciunas choose to play basketball in Greece instead of the NBA?18:02 - The NFL is releasing their annual Top 100 list, and Zach Allen came in at #90. If he's the 90th best player in the NFL, you're gonna have to pay him, right? PAY him.33:36 - A Texas Tech player signed a 3-year FULLY GUARANTEED NIL DEAL. Yet again, the line between college sports and pro sports continues to blur. 

0:00 - Jonas Valanciunas is a Nugget now...or is he? Supposedly, he wants to play ball in Greece instead. That would require the Nuggets to buy him out of his NBA contract and free him up. That was a weird story that emerged over the weekend. If Valanciunas doesnt want to be here, do we want him?15:09 - DMac called the cops on some kids who set off fireworks in his neighborhood. Was he justified? The Man Himself joins our show to defend himself.33:28 - Brent Burns is now a member of the Avalanche. Do we like the addition? Can Burnsie help with the defensive depth?

The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven't had Le Peep, your day is not complete. Happy 4th of July weekend!

The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven't had Le Peep, your day is not complete. Happy 4th of July weekend!

The Altitude Summer scramble is fueled by Le Peep! If you haven't had Le Peep, your day is not complete. Happy 4th of July weekend! 

0:00 - You've waited...you've asked for it...and now it's time...for the return...OF FAMILY FEUD!18:23 - Right now, we have good feeling about the Avalanche, Nuggets, and Broncos all at the same time. That's rare. When was the last time you felt good about 3 of our local teams all at the same time? Was there are time when you felt good about all 4, including the Rockies?33:15 - A new picture of Christian Braun is circulating and he looks JACKED. Dude's been hitting the weight room. What can we expect from CB this upcoming season?

0:00 - Brett says Calvin Booth isn't without criticism, BUT we're maybe hammering him a bit too hard. In fairness to Booth, he never actually got to see his vision carried out. He and Michael Malone sabotaged each other. Mutually assured destruction. 16:00 - If you looked at any ONE of the Nuggets moves from the past 48 hours, you'd say, "Wow, the team got better!" And somehow, the Nuggets made FOUR of those moves.34:13 - Let's take a live look at ESPN right now. The current topic: have the Nuggets done enough to "support Jokic."

0:00 - With all the moves the Nuggets made yesterday, is this the greatest offseason of all time? Especially when you consider the Jokic window, the lack of depth, and the cap issues. 16:16 - The Nuggets...finally have a competent backup center? Who can fill non-Jokic minutes effectively? So Jokic doesn't have to play 100 minutes every night? Really?36:38 - Meanwhile, back on the farm, the Avs haven't done much of anything in free agency. What can they do? Should we expect to see more moves anytime soon?

0:00 - NBA Free Agency is heating up! Who do the Nuggets still have a chance at grabbing? Who got snatched off the market already?14:56 - The news broke during our show that the Milwaukee Bucks waived Dame Lillard. Wow. The Dame Time Era ends with a whimper in Milwaukee.34:00 - Nico Harrison needs to stop flapping his gums ASAFP. Also, we still can't get over the Bucks straight up waiving Dame Lillard. What's next for Mulwaukee? What's next for Dame?

0:00 - Over the past year, the Avs & Nugs both made comparable trades that follow a similar philosophy.15:42 - Now that MPJ's time in Denver is done, let's ride off into the sunset together by playing Stepback J Kabloom in its entirety one final time.36:25 - Florida and Vegas are WAY over the cap right now. Could the Avs potentially pounce on a few cap casualty players from around the league?

0:00 - Yesterday, Michael Porter Jr was traded to Brooklyn AND the Nuggets brought back Bruce Brown. Happy trails, MPJ. We wish you the best. No hard feelings on our end. Good luck in the Big Apple.20:11 - With the moves that happened yesterday, do you have any more faith in the New Nuggets Two-Headed brain trust?35:48 - After offloading MPJ's salary, the Nuggets have a good chunk of cap space to play with. They hae room to make even more changes to this roster.

0:00 - Brucey B HAS to sign with Denver at this point. You can't keep posting these little teasers on social media and not end up here. Please, Brucey, don't toy with us. 16:24 - Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood are now members of the Columbus Blue Jackets, in a trade that was essentially a salary dump. What's next for the Avs? Also, let's do a deep dive into the classic beloved franchise that's universally accepted as the peak of Western Cinema: Air Bud.35:26 - With both NHL and NBA Free Agency around the corner, do we expect to see our local teams in the mix at all?

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0:00 - Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood were traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. What's the next move for the Avalanche? Moving Coyle and Wood seems like the first step in a bigger plan.15:36 - Malik Beasley is under federal investigation for allegedly betting on NBA games. It seems like one of these investigations pops up ever year or so. Sports betting isn't going anywhere, so what can the league do to fix this issue?37:07 - Mitch Marner is leaving the Leafs and hitting the free agent market. Supposedly, the Golden Knights want to sign him. But if he takes his talents to Vegas, the Maple Leafs have a way to fight back. 

0:00 - Ace Bailey said he didn't want the Utah Jazz to take him, and then they drafted him. He hasn't made his way to Salt Lake City yet. Will this turn into an Eli Manning situation?14:42 - The ESPY Nominations were released and lots of Colorado/Denver athletes made the list! Who's most likely to win?32:59 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAAAAAAAKES

0:00 - The PAC-12 is adding teams and regaining some momentum. So...who's in the conference now? How many teams?14:42 - Yesterday, a headline on ESPN said "Are the Nuggets failing Jokic?" What does that mean? What is "failure" for both of our local teams?32:03 - Who's the best sports movie actor: Dennis Quaid or Kevin Costner?

0:00 - The NBA Draft is in the books, and the Nuggets didn't make any wild moves to trade into the action. But, they did sign a few players to 2 way contracts. 17:05 - The Buffalo Sabres are shopping Bowen Byram and supposedly, the Avs are in the mix. Do you want to see Bo back in Denver?29:39 - What are sports that old people (like Vic and Mose) can actually play?

0:00 - Why haven't the Broncos signed Jahdae Barron yet? Let's ask our ESPN Broncos Insider Jeff Legwold to see if he has any insight?15:10 - The Rockies made a front office change...and instituded more of the same, somehow.32:42 - Nikola Jokic is changing the way that Centers play basketball. He's revolutionized the position. The first round Centers taken in the draft yesterday have modeled their game after Joker.

0:00 - Rumor has it - Jonathan Drouin will hit the open market and take his chances elsewhere.16:13 - The Broncos haven't signed Jahdae Barron yet. Should we be concerned about this? Is it a Shemar Stewart Bengals situation?35:14 - The NHL has begun negotiations on the new CBA. One propsed change: no more player dress code.

0:00 - The NBA Draft is underway and the Nuggets weren't involved in any Round 1 trickery. Also, Malika Andrews got a little tongue tied and gave us a funny moment.16:05 - With Round 1 of the NBA draft in the books, did anyone get significantly better?34:02 - The Rockies lost in a weird, rainy, frustrating game yesterday. Shocker. Also, the NHL has started working on negotiations for the next CBA. What is the league hoping to implement?

0:00 - Genuinely...why does ANYONE care what the Morris Twins have to say about basketball ESPEICALLY when it comes to NIKOLA JOKIC? Quit putting these clown hacks on my TV screen.15:11 - Evander Kane has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks, and he announced in on social media himself! Before any beat writers got the chance to do it. Also, should the Nuggets get involved in any draft night trades? Any NBA Draft Trickery, even though they don't have a pick?32:46 - The NCAA is considering expanding March Madness to include even MORE teams. Do we like this idea? Will that help of hurt the tourney?

0:00 - If you could pick any NBA player right now to build a franchise around, who would you pick? Schoolyard pick style? Who's your first off the board?11:57 - Aaron Rodgers used to be universally beloved and revered in NFL circles. Now, he's overstayed his welcome and everyone's kinda sick of him. Has anyone else followed his same trajectory?32:13 - There Nuggets have a good relationship with Nikola Jokic. Josh Kroenke told Vic Lombardi & Katy Winge as much yesterday.

0:00 - OMG JOSH KROENKE SAID THE NUGGETS ARE TRADING WHO???? Stop it. A soundbite from yesterday is spreading through the sports wording and everyone's taking it WAY out of context.16:25 - Jon Wallace spoke about his philosophy for next Nuggets season, and it sounds similar to something David Adelman said at his intro presser.35:40 - The NFL Is investigating if owners have been colluding to not guarantee enough money in their contracts. Under this investigation, some details surfaced about the Broncos' negotiations with Russell Wilson back in 2022.

0:00 - Videos are going around of OKC fans berating Pacers fans on the way out of the arena after OKC won the title. Be proud of your victory, but you don't need to rudely shove it in everyone's faces.13:11 - Winning requires plenty of talent and skill, but it also requires a decent amount of luck. The Nuggets had it when they won, and OKC had it this year on their title run.31:00 - Watching the Panthers and Thunder get obliterated during the celebrations of their championship makes us miss the days when our local teams were hammered on parade...We want to stay on parade, man. We really do. 

0:00 - Brett learned a valuable lesson recently: everyone on the Internet is an expert in everything INCLUDING how to properly construct an NBA front office. The angry mob doesn't like the Nuggets Co-GM strategy, and they're all experts on the subject, so they're all correct. Bob Myers was the only candidate, and the Nuggets blew it. At least Brett understands it now!14:15 - Colin Cowherd has an idea to reduce all these Achilles injuries in the NBA: shorter the playoffs.33:44 - Who are the best "Dickie"s in sports history?

0:00 - Do you trust the new arrangement of the Nuggets front office? The Co-GM thing? More importantly, why shouldn't you trust them? Hasn't the ownership group done enough to earn your trust/the benefit of the doubt?17:06 - Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace have one job and one job only: get AT LEAST one more championship in the Jokic era. The goal, the purpose, the motivation has to be the same for both of them. The message from ownership needs to be crystal clear. Get Jokic another or else.After that, golfer Matt Schalk joins the program! He was once a Nuggets ball boy with Vic Lombardi, and now he's a golfing at the Boardmoor in the Senior Open. 34:55 - All 4 of our local teams have insanely tough paths to the playoffs. They all play in the toughest divisions of their respective sports. Yet, the expectations of each team are different. The Broncos are probably in the best situation right now.