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Will Petersen and James Merilatt open today’s show bagging on the British Open and highlighting the best jokes from Shane Gillis’ ESPY monologue. There was a new development late last night in the 2nd round disputes across the NFL, will it open the floodgates for RJ Harvey to sign his deal? The Avalanche’s full season schedule was revealed and the guys break down what it means for their season between all of the matinee games and the Olympic break. Will and James lay out how important the #1 seed is for the Avalanche and the Nuggets’ championship hopes to finish the first hour.

Will Petersen and James Merilatt open the second hour revealing #5 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery before they pick out Courtland Sutton’s place amongst his NFL peers. They debate how to handle Courtland Sutton’s looming contract extension, would they extend him at all? They get to #4 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery before they preview which new Bronco they’re looking forward to seeing in training camp the most. What’s Trending? PS2 claims his rightful place in the CB hierarchy, the Avs have some revenge games, and ESPN The Ocho returns.

Will Petersen and James Merilatt without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with #3 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery. They debate who’s the best mascot in Denver sports before they discuss the next domino to fall in the NFL league-wide 2nd round holdout situation. Chicken Little James Merilatt present one of the most optimistic scenarios the Broncos could see in this upcoming season, he thinks we could see the return of Broncomania within the first 5 weeks of the season. Will and James finish the third hour with a question: would you rather have David Adelman or Michael Malone coach the Nuggets this season?

Will Petersen and James Merilatt without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour revealing #2 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery before James presents his dream scenario for Sean Payton and the Broncos. Will and James sub in for this week’s Trivia Challenge with The Drive, can they steal a win from the guys in the afternoon? The guys get a huge update on the 2nd round holdout situation that could lay the framework for RJ Harvey. Will and Jake finish today’s show rounding out the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery. 

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro open today’s show chopping it up about the All Star Game and the new winning format. The guys answer some texts about their baseball addictions, and they talk concerts as they set up the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs. The Broncos finally put pen to paper with their first round rookie, Jahdae Barron, and how it could set the foundation for an all-time CB tandem. It’s all eyes on RJ Harvey as they discuss the implications of the draft contract disputes across the NFL. Aniello and Jake wrap up the first hour with #5 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro open the second hour calling out Mike about his fajitas and proposing a Fan barbecue to figure out who reigns supreme on a grill. They address the State of the Nuggets and they highlight the new faces they brought in. Could this be the best Nuggets team of all time? Piro and Shapiro discuss all things Broncos like the state of the roster with a QB in place, the Broncos’ needs, and the expectations for the team this year. What’s Trending? A key contract for the Broncos, new ideas for the All Star Game, and the Shemar Stewart situation. The guys finish the second hour with #4 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with some guy talk about cold leftovers before they dig into Jahdae Barron finally putting pen to paper to possibly make the best CB duo of all time. They sort through the 2nd round holdout situation and how it relates to RJ Harvey and even Shemar Stewart. Stink finds his brethren in Jake and Aniello as they get him caught up to #3 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs. Stink closes out the third hour giving the guys a lesson in continuity for a young, ascending team.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour addressing the Vegas over/under win totals for the AFC West. They pivot to the hardwood to get Stink’s take on how much the Nuggets improved over last season. Notable MPJ truther Jake Shapiro and the #1 MPJ hater Mark Schlereth have a dialogue about the Cam Johnson trade. The guys hit #2 of the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs. Aniello, Jake, and Stink finish today’s show with their #1 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs, as well as the best stories of the morning.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show ribbing Zach and discussing how confident they are in Bo Nix heading into his rookie year. They get a former QB and now national talking head’s take about Bo’s standing among his NFL peers. The guys go on Broncos rookie contract watch with the 1st and 2nd round picks still unsigned. Stoke tells us his own rookie holdout story. Richie and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey’s contract disputes.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with a pretty BS take about the Nuggets’ sterling offseason from Bleacher Report’s panel of NBA contributors. ESPN’s annual top 10 QB rankings came out and there is a slightly encouraging sign for Bo and the Broncos, according to folks around the league. Richie and Stoke have a major debate about the Daily Top 5: Best Father-Son Sports Figures before they dig into What’s Trending like Teddy Two-Gloves getting suspended and the decline of the Home Run Derby.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour looking for Nuggets in the NBA’s Top 100 Players list as Stink makes a record-early appearance on the show to pitch in his two cents on the matter. Stink gives one word… well, maybe not just one word, to describe the Nuggets’ offseason. The guy get Stink all caught up on the Daily Top 5: Best Father-Son Sports Figures. They finish the third hour looking at a perceived strength on the Broncos roster, the offensive line, and looking at how it’s ranked amongst the rest of the league.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour asking Stink if Mike needs to give the snowblower back in light of recent developments before they dig into the ramifications of Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey’s possible holdouts. Richie asks the players what fair expectations for Bo Nix looks like. Many 9am listeners are begging Sean Payton to keep things simple for his young QB in his sophomore year. Richie, Stink, and Stoke finish today’s show rounding out the Daily Top 5: Best Father-Son Sports Figures.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show talking about the best thing they saw all weekend between the Rockies drafting Ethan Holliday to the Wimbledon champaign incident. The Valanciunas deal is complete and Richie may have to watch his back as Greek public enemy #1. One deal is done but two key deals are still in limbo for the Broncos, is it time to start worrying about the Broncos’ unsigned rookies? Richie and Stoke begin the Daily Top 5: Sports Rants to end the first hour.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour on bust watch; there’s a national outlet that thinks a key piece of the Broncos offense will disappoint this year, who could it be? Richie and Stoke discuss what Coach Prime has left to prove at CU. Vegas is adding a childhood favorite to their high roller rooms, meanwhile, the Broncos are taking some gambles themselves with some of their acquisitions this offseason, which one is the best bet? What’s Trending? A novelty putter, the Home Run Derby, and an apology for the golf fight the other day.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with the Daily Top 5: Sports Rants before they set the floor and the ceiling for the Broncos with Stink. The coaches in Denver sports all face a lot of pressure to win this year but who’s under the most pressure to perform? Richie, Stoke, and Stink power rank how hot all the coaches’ seats are. They close out the third hour joined by our Senior Editor at Denversports.com, James Merilatt, to get his take on which coach is under the most scrutiny this year.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour getting up to their runner-up’s on their Daily Top 5: Sports Rants. The Broncos have a lot of question marks in the wide receiver group and Richie is wondering if the Broncos are missing one of their ex’s right about now. Stink gets all caught up on the Daily Top 5: Sports Rants, including an unhinged rant that the boys behind the scenes had to work overtime on. Richie, Stink, and Stoke finish today’s show discussing the impact of Jonas Valanciunas now the trade is official before rounding out the Daily Top 5: Sports Rants.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show with a new Friday tradition before they take some time to bash Russ again. Mike answers some “Is It Just Me’s” as they highlight DaRon Holmes’ performance in the Summer League coming off of his Achilles tear and get an update on the Jonas Valanciunas situation from the coach’s mouth.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour previewing the Daily Top 5: Favorite Current Actors before they answer some “Is It Just Me’s” about the way the Nuggets have handled the offseason and Mike gives his thoughts on the Josh Manson extension. The guys get started on the Daily Top 5: Favorite Current Actors before they answer some “Is It Just Me’s” about the worries over the Broncos hype this offseason and Nik Bonitto’s looming extension. What’s Trending? Big news coming out of Summer League, a beloved Avs player gets extended, and a hated former Bronco is up to his antics again.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour talking about the breakfast saga of the last few weeks. Mike shares plans for a boys trip next week in light of Stink’s boys trip making him miss the show. They get some “Is It Just Me’s” about the Broncos contracts, Coach Prime’s health concerns, and his apparent about face when it comes to NIL and the transfer portal. They hit the next entry in the Daily Top 5: Favorite Current Actors and debating whether the Chiefs are truly vulnerable this season. They present a huge opportunity for the NBA and vent about the Rockies to end the third hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour complimenting Johnny Fever’s sleeper build and defending their take that the NBA should try to take advantage of the sports dead period in July. They debate which team is closer to a title between the Avalanche or the Nuggets. They address the trivia controversy dispute with The Drive and plan out how to proceed; should they turn the Cold War hot? Mike and Stoke hit #2 and #3 on the Daily Top 5: Favorite Current Actors as they answer an “Is It Just Me” that’s skeptical about Bo Nix’s growth in his sophomore year. The guys close out the week with their #1 on the Daily Top 5: Favorite Current Actors and some more “Is It Just Me’s”.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show with a very anxious Mikey throwing his teammates under the bus, as he is wont to do. The blame game continues as the great 6am listeners get in on the fun. Coach Prime made the media rounds recently and while he didn’t want to talk about his health, he did dish on how to replace talent and the culture at CU. They hear what Michael Porter Jr. had to say on his way out as he gave thanks to some of his former teammates and bosses; Mike and Stoke discuss if MPJ was being limited during his time here in Denver or if he hit his ceiling.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour calling for 4-5 more years of Coach Prime before hearing from one of the newest Nuggets talk about how much he’s looking forward to playing with Nikola Jokic. Mike and Stoke debate which QB had the best season ever after a Fox Sports article got it wrong. Mike tells us about the morning struggle bus before they dig into What’s Trending like the over/unders for the big college teams, golf fights, a 2K cover controversy, old money being stingy, and DJ’s DFA.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with a promise from Mike and a discussion about their alarms in the morning. They hear Coach Prime talk about how much he loves about living in Colorado. Stink hops on the show to her all about the morning struggle bus, tell us why he was chowing down on a hotdog on national TV, and to give his take on MPJ’s comment that he was limited with the Nuggets. Mike, Stink, and Stoke debate which QB season is truly the greatest of all time after Stink’s cohorts at Fox Sports got it wrong.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour discussing Coach Prime’s comments at the Big 12 media day. Stink declares war on Stoke. The morning crew take on The Drive’s trivia challenge after a week off for the holidays. The guys wrap up their trivia challenge before they pivot to lighter topics like Livvy Dunne’s dispute with the New York old money and DJ’s DFA. Mike, Stoke, and Stink finish today’s show with a very stupid article and the immaculate vibes Mike is getting from the Bo-Payton partnership.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show hearing all about Stoke’s tomahawk steaks he grilled up last night. Nikola Jokic turned down an extension this year, is there a cause for concern or is there nothing to see here? The guys introduce the Daily Top 5: Favorite Meals before giving an update on the Jonas Valanciunas situation that has Stoke worried about the worst case scenario. Stoke closes the first hour calling Mike out for being a teacher’s pet and for his unfulfilled promises to the rest of the morning show.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with a leftover tomahawk revelation, show meeting do’s and don’ts, and Nikola Jokic’s contract and the lazy read the national media is giving the situation. Which Broncos have the most to prove this season? Is it someone on defense or is it one of the most maligned young Broncos from last season? Mike and Stoke hit #4 on the Daily Top 5: Favorite Meals. What’s Trending? The Rockies hit a new fascinating low, Bo and Stoke’s best friend TP Toomer’s Corner, Belichick legacy in tatters, and the right mentality to have in your QB.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour talking tomahawks and the brouhaha that’s come from the national media after Nikola Jokic turned down this year’s extension. Stink hops on the show licking his wounds, being tormented by missing out on the tomahawks, and telling us all about taking up yoga. They guys discuss the Broncos’ skill position players (no, not the OL) after a prominent writer at ESPN published his rankings for every team. They finish the third hour debating the implications of Jokic turning down the extension for this year.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour with the long-awaited tomahawk taste test, how did Stoke do? Which one will Mike prefer? How sad will Mark be that he’s missing out? Stoke and Stink pile on Mike for being the teacher’s pet in work meetings as they sort through the do’s and don’ts of work meetings. Did Joe Burrow just give a blueprint for Bo to follow? The guys discuss leadership from the QB. Mike, Stink, and Stoke finish today’s show with the conclusion of the Daily Top 5: Favorite Meals, and Belichick’s spiraling legacy.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show recapping a very sore Mike’s return to the softball field as well as highlighting the wonders of Sam’s Club. Mike tells the 6am listeners why he’s hoping the Jonas Valanciunas trade falls through. They introduce the Daily Top 5: Non-Super Bowl Broncos Memories as well as the Top 25 movies of this century. The guys read an article about the Chiefs that makes the bile rise in their throats to end the first hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour getting some cooking tips for Stoke’s big impulse buy. They dive into a recent roster ranking for the Broncos and why it gives Mike a lot of reassurance for the future of the team. Stoke learns what reverse searing is before they play a game highlighting the top 100 college football rivalries.  They get to #4 on the Daily Top 5: Non-Super Bowl Broncos Memories. What’s Trending? Jordan Beck goes inside the Monster, 1/3 of Tim Duncan, a roster that’ll make you feel old, and football at Wimbledon.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour banging the table for Al Horford over Jonas Valanciunas. They discuss the Nuggets’ core four and Jokic’s new supermax options. Stink hops on the show to share some of his own Sam’s Club stories while Mike shares a story from Brad Pitt. They get Stink caught up on the Daily Top 5: Non-Super Bowl Broncos Memories. Zach Allen got onto the NFL Top 100 list and the guys hear what his peers have to say about him to finish the third hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour getting confirmation about the moving shelves at the grocery store and discussing which upcoming contract extension is the safest. Stoke tells a story about being on the other side of Peyton Manning’s 7 TD game before they dig into the best CFB rivalries. They reach #2 on the Daily Top 5: Non-Super Bowl Broncos Memories. Mike, Mark, and Stoke finish today’s show speculating how many Broncos will be on the NFL Top 100 list before they finish the Daily Top 5: Non-Super Bowl Broncos Memories.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show with a recap of Mike’s vacation to Cabo as they talk about, what else, golfing. They discuss golfing with the missus before they dig into whether the Nuggets did the right thing playing hardball with Jonas Valanciunas. Mike tells us about his precious time with Stink, they highlight the lone Rockies All-Star, and they rant about the bean counters at Coors Field. They debate the efficacy of Mike’s head as a floatation device before Mike builds up some hope that maybe the Broncos’ boogeyman is going away.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with some proof that the Broncos are on the rise. Mike takes a victory lap about his sustained hatred of Michael Porter Jr after seeing all of the big moves the Nuggets made and how it has affected their title odds. Mike and Stoke discuss disgruntled employees; are the Nuggets playing with fire playing hardball with Jonas Valanciunas and are the Broncos running the risk of holdouts with their pending extensions? What’s Trending? The lone All-Star from the Rox, Joey Chestnut’s intro, Brad Pitt’s new blockbuster, and a friend of Jokic’s dominance.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour wondering if the Nuggets just opened themselves up to a locker room cancer after strong-arming Jonas Valanciunas to honor his contract. They discuss whether Mahomes is still the boogeyman or if he has fallen back to the QB pack. We get story time with Stink featuring a brand-new story about a M.O.B. during his vacation cruise. They have a very relaxed James Merilatt on to get his thoughts on the Nuggets’ free agent moves, the Valanciunas situation, bad contracts, and impending deals for the Broncos to finish the third hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour with Mike telling us about his visit to Stink’s house to finally get his coveted snowblower… and only the snowblower, thanks to Stink. Mike has a theory of his backfire as Stink brutally dismantles his theory about the Broncos’ morale when it comes to the Broncos’ upcoming contract extensions. The guys rant about how dumb the NFL Top 100 players list is as they reveal the first Broncos to appear on the list. They finish today's show debating whether Pat Mahomes is still ahead of the QB pack in the NFL or if he's has regressed to the mean.

Happy Independence Day!  On this 4th of July Morning Show Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in.  The guys continue to dissect the Nuggets after news broke yesterday of a trade that might not work out as planned.  The top 5 list of backyard games begins.  Which Broncos are on the bubble?  Does Chad have a better idea than a boycott?

Happy Independence Day!  On this 4th of July Morning show Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in.  In hour 2 the guys ponder which was more shocking Miko being traded or MPJ? Is there more news for the Nuggets and Valanciunas?  The top 5 backyard games continues.  The guys get into the Broncos scenarios to win the west. 

Happy Independence Day!  On this 4th of July Morning show Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in.  In hour 3 in the NFL which teams can the guys see falling off this year.  Which teams are being overlooked?  The list of outdoor games gets to the halfway point.  Is there more agreement?  Who is in a better position to win the next championship in Denver the Nuggets or Avs?

Happy Independence Day!  On this 4th of July Morning show Chad Andrus and John Davis sit in.  In hour 4 college sports and the NIL are in the news.  What do all the new rules mean for parents, students and even tax payers?  The top 5 outdoor activities gets wrapped up.

In the first hour of Mike Rice and Dante Gomez filling in for the morning show, Mike brings up his top five 4th of July foods and asks Dante about his.  The guys break down all the massive moves made by the Nugget so far this offseason and a couple smaller moves made by the AVS.  And finishing out the hour Mike and Dante are joined by Stan Cotten, the voice of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to discuss the national view of Deion Sanders and the Buffs.

For the second hour of Mike Rice and Dante Gomez, Mike asks how much pressure is on David Adelman?  The guys also break down recent comments made by Walker Monfort about potential changes for the Rockies.  The guys close out the hour by getting into some Broncos Training camp scenarios and checking out what’s trending. 

In the third hour of Mike Rice and Dante Gomez, Mike and Dante power rank the Nuggets offseason acquisitions and break down the Avalanche’s new “grey beard”.  We then re-visit our interview with Stan Cotton voice of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.  And they end the hour with baseless optimism about the Rockies.

For the fourth and final hour of the day with Mike Rice and Dante Gomez, the guys are joined by the lovely and Talented James Merilatt to discuss the recent Russel Wilson contract revelations and where he thinks the Nuggets stand.  Then Mike and Dante get into some Broncos talk since we’re in the middle of the “calm before the storm” of the NFL season.  And the guys tie a bow on this thing by revealing their top five 4th of July foods and Dante gives his top ten. 

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley open today’s show reacting to the Nuggets’ encore to their big moves on Monday, heaping praise on Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace for undoing the damage the Calvin Booth has done. Who’s the first in line for a new contract extension from the Broncos? Will it be a key defender or will it be Bo’s best buddy? Will and Stoke debate. They look at the players on the fringe of a revitalized roster to preview who’s in and who’s out ahead of training camp. How hot are Chris MacFarland and Jared Bednar’s seats this season? Do they need to make a big splashy move to save their jobs this season? Will and Stoke discuss.

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley open the second hour debating what the Broncos should do with their wide receiver room, should they bring in a veteran or should they let the young guys develop? ESPN came out with their sleeper for the Broncos that Will’s ready to write the book on already, as well as a way-too-early mock draft. They begin the Daily Top 5: 4th of July Activities, before they highlight What’s Trending like the best player on the Buffs, football burnout, great expectations in Austin.

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour highlighting the amazing job the Nuggets’ dynamic front office duo has done. They discuss the legacy of Calvin Booth in the aftermath, as well as how Michael Malone is feeling, and the exoneration of Josh Kroenke. They hit the next couple of entries of the Daily Top 5: 4th of July Activities before they look at the key contracts coming up for the Broncos. They hear what a couple of national talking heads had to say about the Nuggets’ moves in the first couple of days in free agency. The Nuggets’ wheeling and dealing has the guys fired up but will it light a fire under Jamal Murray? The guys discuss to end the third hour.

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour debating bringing in a free agent WR versus letting the youth develop before they chat about some former Broncos on the free agent market. They hear two different Tim’s analysis about the Nuggets’ moves in free agency. Will and Stoke react to a rare interview from Walker Monfort where the heir apparent to the Rockies answers questions about spending, their record, and selling the team. The guys finish today’s show wrapping up the Daily Top 5: 4th of July Activities.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show reacting to the Nuggets’ big start to the NBA offseason, heaping praise on the new-look front office for finally shaking things up by trading MPJ and getting Bruce Brown back in Denver. Richie and Stoke look at the remaining holes left on the Nuggets roster and they pick out some candidates to fill them all across the price range. They finish the first hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info about the roster bubble ahead of training camp.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour highlighting an underrated cornerstone piece of the Broncos. They break a bit of Nuggets news before they discuss how the Nuggets’ moves on the first day of free agency affect their title contending window. Richie and Stoke sift through the Broncos’ roster to find the positions that need a little bit more help. What’s Trending? Pittsburgh going all in and some potential jersey sponsors for the worst team ever.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with a wolfpack huddle apologizing to the Nuggets’ co-GM’s for underestimating them. They are joined by our Denver Nuggets analyst at Denversports.com, Jake Shapiro, to get his reaction to the MPJ trade and to get an explanation for the moving parts of the Nuggets’ transactions. The guys also ask Jake about some potential moves and backup big men the Nuggets may have their eye on. Richie and Stoke break some NBA news before they set expectations for Cam Johnson. They finish the third hour on the text line getting suggestions for potential jersey sponsors for the Rockies.