Schlereth and Evans

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, explaining to a 9am listener why it’s okay to have high hopes for the local teams. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge. The Morning Crew will have Stoke for the first time in two weeks, but they’re missing Stink, can they overcome the big guy being out? Mike and Stoke cap off the week setting some odds for a special event happening tonight.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke debate what the Avs should do with Jared Bednar. Should they let him go or run it back? Is Bedsy even the biggest issue the Avalanche have to address? Mike and Stoke discuss the value of hope and optimism for sports fandom. Mike and Stoke lament the lack of parades we’ll be having in Denver and they wonder what went wrong. Are injuries an excuse for the Broncos, Avs, or Nuggets? They sort through Bo’s first two seasons and compare them to many of the NFL’s top QB’s which makes them wonder why he doesn’t get any love from the national media outlets.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they call out Stink for letting us all down yet again. Mike gets heated about the continued lack of respect the national media has for Bo Nix. Mike and Stoke break down why Bo gets no respect from the national outlets and they project where he’ll rank among his peers in 3 years. They warn Broncos Country to be careful what they wish for in Davis Webb. What's Trending? Too many blowouts for the NBA, the Rockies' quest for sub-100, and a tragedy in the Avalanche family.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike vents about the state of the NBA. He calls out the lack of competitiveness in the conference finals and especially the SGA brand of basketball. One 6am listener is already feeling Avs and Nuggets fatigue ahead of a crucial offseason for both teams. Mike and Stoke discuss how they would feel about both teams running it back next season. Mike and Stoke discuss how sturdy Bo is going to be moving forward, and they debate whether he needs to change how he plays. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour talking about how famous Stoke’s terrible little dog has become before they talk about the Avs’ last dance.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they explain why it isn’t the time or place for a Von Miller reunion for the Broncos. They open the text line to the 9am listeners so they can give their takes on Von Miller’s leadership qualities and to gauge which beloved sports figure they hate the most. They wonder when we’ll get news about Jared Bednar’s job as Mike tries to get into the heads of the Kroenke’s during this process. They debate how the Avs’ front office should evaluate the season when it comes to Bednar and the roster.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they put themselves in the role of the Avalanche front office and sort through the possible reasons why Jared Bednar is currently hanging onto his job and why the Avs could still let him go. Mike advocates for the Ball Arena teams to blow up their cores. They revel in the greatness of Shohei Ohtani. The former players take Mike to task about his take that Jarrett Stidham needs more live game reps. The Avalanche had “Cup or Bust” expectations heading into the season. Do the Broncos have “Super Bowl or Bust” expectations heading into the 2026 season?  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they pick which day they would take off if they had a 4-day work week. They debate whether Jared Bednar’s job is safe after he survived yesterday. Von Miller continues to lobby for a return to Denver but the guys explain why it isn’t the right time. They tell everybody to smash the over on Bo Nix’s TD’s this season. What’s Trending? Bednar’s job security, Cale’s shoulder, and Mike Vrabel mastering the art of deflection.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Jared Bednar is still the head coach of the Avalanche and the guys wonder if this means he’s here to stay. Mike marvels at Shohei Ohtani’s performance against the Rockies last night. Are we witnessing the GOAT? The guys discuss how important Jarrett Stidham’s relationship with Bo is to the Broncos as Mike makes a crazy pitch for the Broncos’ backup. News is coming out about the severity of Cale Makar’s shoulder injury but is it any excuse for how the Avalanche lost in the Western Conference Finals? Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour by losing a bet and talking about Bat Boy. 

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they make a checklist of moves the Avs must make to keep the championship window open. Who would you rather trade if the Avs broke up their core: Nathan MacKinnon or Cale Makar? Jared Bednar got an endorsement from the guy who just beat him, does it matter to the higher-ups who decide his fate? Or are there other factors at work? They answer texts about goaltending from the 9am listeners. Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show talking about practice. 

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they hear what Logan O’Connor, the last angry man on the Avalanche, had to say about the sweep. They wonder if the key injuries will play a part in the decision making in the offseason. They discuss what kind of coach the Avalanche need if they decide to replace Bedsy. They rank the worst, most painful playoff losses in the history of Denver sports. Stink and Stoke close out the third hour trying to talk Mike off the ledge. Is the Avs championship window closed?  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they debate with Stink about whether the Avs will pull the trigger on Jared Bednar. They warn Avalanche fans about what could go wrong with firing Jared Bednar, like scapegoating the longtime coach without evaluating the roster. The Morning Crew tries to diagnose all the playoff failures we’ve seen as Denver sports fans over the last 4 months between the Broncos, the Nuggets, and the Avs. They wrap up the second hour debating whether the Avs’ window is closed and what the Avs will do with Jared Bednar.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke react to the Avs’ embarrassing sweep at the hands of Vegas. They lament the horrible injury luck our favorite teams have suffered. The guys rank where this sweep ranks among the most painful playoff losses in Denver sports history. Mike calls for a major shakeup to the coaching staff and the Avalanche roster. They run through all the reasons why the Avalanche choked against Vegas and lays blame on the top guys for their performance. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour hearing the Avs faithful vent about the sweep.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they give the 9am listeners a chance to hear some of TNT hockey analyst Darren Pang’s analysis about Martin Necas’ style of play and the plan for the offseason. Mike gives his formula for an increasingly unlikely Avalanche victory tonight. They worry about the possibility of an Avalanche version of the Oilers suck song as they question the hunger of their veterans. Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show sorting through their feelings after the Game 3 collapse and make their predictions for tonight’s do-or-die Game 4.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they debate whether the Avs’ issues are in the way they are coached or the way that they are constructed. They discuss how to approach the next steps for the Avs. Should they change the coach, retool the roster, or do both? OTA’s are only a week out, but how much do they matter in the grand scheme of things? Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the third hour answering texts from the 8am listeners about the netminder for Game 4 and the Avs’ lack of mental fortitude.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they are joined by TNT’s between-the-glass-reporter Darren Pang to get his take on why the Avalanche are down 0-3 in the series and what needs to happen if they lose the series. The guys get Stink’s take on the deficit the Avalanche have fallen to in the Western Conference Finals. The guys debate whether the Avs have a chance to come all the way back from their 3-0 series deficit. What’s Trending? An OT thriller, a nerd makes a faux pas on national TV, and an emotional weekend of motorsports.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys talk through their shock at how the Avs are down 0-3 to Vegas. Who or what is to blame? There were hopes for three parades back in January... and there have been three disappointments instead. Which one stings the most? Mike goes out to the text line to get some theories on why the Avs are in the position they are in. Mike and Stoke debate what the Avalanche's next step should be if they don’t make it out of the Western Conference Finals. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on Bo Nix’s ankle and to hear about Davis Webb’s system. 

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike Rice and Marcello Romano sit in for the guys for this Memorial Day. They discuss how the Avs could find a spark in a do-or-die Game 4. Is it time to make a switch back to Mackenzie Blackwood? They discuss what the Brocos’ offense will look like with Davis Webb in charge. What does it mean to “let it rip”? Could Sean Payton take the play calling back? Mike and Cello cap off our Memorial Day show previewing a do-or-die Game 4 tomorrow night.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike Rice and Marcello Romano sit in for the guys for this Memorial Day. They come out of halftime having a difficult discussion about Jared Bednar. How hot is Bedsy’s seat? Do the Avalanche need to make a change on the bench if they don’t make it out of this series? There are two young team on top of the Western Conference that aren’t going anywhere soon. Is there any way the Nuggets can find their way back into championship contention, or are they stuck? Mike and Cello end the third hour debating whether the bigger concern for the Avalanche is the injuries or the underachieving from their stars.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike Rice and Marcello Romano sit in for the guys for this Memorial Day. The guys try to diagnose the biggest problem with the Avs that has led them to an 0-3 hole. Mike and Cello point out the Avs’ issues across the roster and on the bench and rank which one takes highest priority. They project what Bo Nix and the offense will look like under the leadership of Davis Webb. What’s Trending? The Avs are trending down, Spurs making believers, the closest Indy 500 ever, and the untimely passing of Kyle Busch.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike Rice and Marcello Romano sit in for the guys for this Memorial Day. They react to a shocking 5-3 Game Three loss to send the Avalanche to a 3-0 series deficit. They cover a couple of NBA headlines like the Western Conference Finals and the All-NBA teams. They try to make sense of the Avs’ stunning collapse as they fill in some blanks. Jamal Murray made his first All-NBA team. Does this make him a more valuable trade piece in the offseason? Mike and Cello end the first hour discussing the Avs’ key injuries heading into Game 4.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink shares some juicy details from his and Stoke’s Broncos alumni event. They discuss how likely a bounce back Game Two is without Cale Makar. The Morning Crew (sans Stoke) take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge. Mike and Stink make their predictions for the Avalanche’s Game Two matchup tonight. Can they bounce back?  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, were they discuss Cale Makar’s status for the game and the Avs’ ceiling without him. They discuss execution and how the Avs could bounce back. They talk about the benefit of youth and experience as a player when it comes to Davis Webb as the new OC. They wonder what the Broncos’ offense could look like and debate what it should look like under Davis Webb.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the speculate on Cale Makar’s status for Game Two and they debate whether the Avs will course correct after a dropping the first game of the series. They vent about the SGA brand of basketball and what has allowed it to succeed. They hear what former Broncos QB Ben DiNucci has to say about Davis Webb’s offense. Mike and Stink are joined by ESPN’s Ray Ferraro to get his take on Cale Makar’s Injury and his breakdown on how the top line is getting disrupted. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke is out and Stink is in. They chat about parking situation before they wonder if Cale Makar is good to go for game two tonight. Mike ruins Karma Chameleon before he tells people why Bednar shuffling the lines isn’t such a bad thing. The rest vs rust topic comes up again after the Hurricanes’ loss to the Canadiens last night. A former QB raved about the Broncos’ new OC, Davis Webb, but Stink tells you why you shouldn’t get excited just yet. They respond to texts and messages on an IsIt Just Me Friday before they pay respects to the late Kyle Busch to end the first hour.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they share their feelings about the Western Conference Finals after the Avs dropped game one of the series. Execution was the theme of Jared Bednar’s postgame press conference after last night’s loss to Vegas. What is the cause for poor execution and how do the Avalanche fix it quickly? They argue which championship is harder to win between the Stanley Cup or the Super Bowl. How hard does the Broncos offense and Bo Nix need to work to get ready for the tough 6-game start? How do the Broncos handle training camp this year? Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show reassuring Avalanche fans about the team’s ability to bounce back.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stokely goes dry as The Morning Crew tries to pick out what the issue with the Avs’ game one execution issues were. They debate whether the Avalanche can survive the Western Conference Finals without Cale Makar. They set expectations for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense. Mike calls out four prominent names on the Avalanche that need to step up their game if the Avalanche want to make it through the Western Conference Finals. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour debating who will be minding the net for the Avalanche in game two.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys get Stink’s reaction to the Avs’ game one loss before they hear from Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar. They hear from Vegas coach John Tortorella to get some insight into the matchup heading into game two and they confront an uncomfortable question: what if Cale Makar misses game two? They discuss philosophy for the Avs heading into game two and they debate whether game two is a must-win. What’s Trending? The Avs face their first real adversity, road warriors in the NHL playoffs, OKC is in real trouble, and the Rockies are making baby steps. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike is back to react to the Avs’ game 1 loss to Vegas. They gauge the reaction from a lot of testy Avalanche fans, including our resident LA fan, Brandon Stokley, as they try to give everybody a bit of perspective. They pick out a few Avs who need to step up their game. They get more reaction to the Avs’ game 1 loss, explaining how important Cale Makar’s absence is and forbidding Stoke from going to any more games. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour debating what the the Avalanche will do at goalie after the game one loss to Vegas.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, we get a huge update on Cale Makar’s status for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. They discuss the possibility that the Avalanche will be without Cale Makar and highlight the depth the Avs have across the roster. Stink shares his number 1 concern about tonight’s game 1 matchup as the guys break down their attendance record. Marcello, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show with their predictions for the Western Conference Finals.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they discuss how to handle the goalie tandem. Is it time for Scott Wedgewood to mind the net full-time? The guys compare and contrast the different team mindsets on display between the Nuggets and Avalanche. Can the Nuggets do enough in one offseason to catch up to OKC and San Antonio? Would Jared Bednar be in the conversation as the greatest coach in Denver sports history if the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup this year? We get Stink’s take on Garrett Bolles talking about the transition from Sean Payton’s play calling to Davis Webb to close out the third hour.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink and Stoke tell us as much as they can about the big time Broncos event yesterday. They preview tonight's Game 1 matchup against Vegas as they worry about Cale Makar’s status for tonight’s tilt. Cello asks the players about how pro athletes are wired, is it possible to get the hunger and dawg mentality back after losing it? They dive into the mental aspect of the Stanley Cup playoff grind between managing the grind, how Gabe’s leadership affects the team, and both teams’ playoff pedigree.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Marcello Romano sits in for Mike as the guys preview the beginning of the Western Conference Finals for the Avalanche. A veteran coach just hit the market and the guys bang the table for the Nuggets to bring in some help for David Adelman. They look at the long odds favoring the Avs in the Western Conference Finals but are those odds telling the whole story? Marcello and Stoke wrap up the first hour hearing Kay Adams work her magic on Garrett Bolles.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they give the 9am listeners a chance to hear what our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis had to say about the Broncos tough schedule. Stink and Stoke argue about how much effort to put into the function they’re going to after the show before they get Paul Bissonette’s take on the blue line matchup in the WCF. Mike advises Stoke to call an audible before the guys hear from a reputable(?) NFL source that has some good news about the Broncos’ season opener. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show looking at positions of need that the Broncos could add to over the summer.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the Morning Crew gets a medical opinion from a former NFL team doctor about the Broncos’ week 1 opponent. They do some mythbusting on one of the most prominent rookie QB narratives. Ross Tucker has a take on the folks complaining about the schedule, what do our former players have to say on the topic? Mike argues why the Vegas Golden Knights are going to be the Avs’ toughest opponent yet. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour with a difficult question: has the Nuggets’ window closed? 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap a great game 1 of the NBA’s western conference finals and their takeaways from it as Nuggets fans. The guys and Paul Bissonette call out some of the Avs’ underachievers. They talk Stoke through some of his social anxiety. What’s Trending? PK Subban has high praise for Nathan MacKinnon, a familiar face has become a big time playmaker, OKC may have met their kryptonite, Stink doesn’t know how to use a thermostat, and a story right out of Tin Cup.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys chat about the drought-busting rain hanging around before they recap a thrilling night of sports from the NBA, the NHL, and even the rainy-day Rockies. Mike explains why the Avs’ series against the Vegas Golden Knights an even tougher test will be than the Wild. The guys hear what the talking heads think about the western conference finals. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ tough 6-game opening stretch and other implications of the schedule release. 

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they chat about the rainy morning and construction going on around the studio as they eagerly anticipate the Avs’ Western Conference Final matchup coming up on Wednesday. Cloin Cowherd thinks the NFL is out to get the Broncos and Stoke puts on his tinfoil hat right along with Cowherd. Are the Broncos equipped for their tough 6 game start? The guys discuss how to retool around Nikola Jokic in the wake of their devastating series loss to the Timberwolves. Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show with some of the smaller stories around the sports world like the Rockies and the Stokely good-luck totem.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they talk about the weather before previewing the Avs’ sneaky-tough matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss the expectations for the Broncos amid their tough 6 game slate to open the season. Stoke tells us about his big weekend partying with a bunch of rock stars. Are the Steelers a real threat with a 42-year old Aaron Rodgers under center? A national talking head explains why he thinks the Steelers will sneak up on people. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to call out Mike for badmouthing him before they discuss the Broncos’ schedule.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys establish why the players missed out on Friday’s show before they preview the matchup the Avalanche face in the Western Conference Finals. Stink also missed out on the Broncos schedule reaction on Friday so the guys get his reaction to the Broncos’ tough early slate. Was the murderer’s row in the first 6 games a conspiracy against Sean Payton like Colin Cowherd thinks? They look ahead to set a roadmap for the Nuggets’ path back to the Finals after the MVP race results came out. What’s Trending? SGA entering rarified air, too many blowouts in the NBA, NBA Finals predictions, the Stokley good luck totem, the Rox cooling off, and Stink tries to decode some Gen Z slang.  

In the First Hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys welcome back A.I. Ty AKA Kumi-Ty from his 6-week excursion. They discuss the Avs’ Western Conference Finals matchup as they debate the benefits of rest versus rust. Stoke missed out on the Broncos schedule reaction on Friday so he gets his chance to give his take on the tough 6-weeks to open the football season. Mike and Stoke try to get a read on the Avs’ opponent in the Western Conference Finals: the Vegas Golden Knights. Aaron Rodgers is back in Pittsburgh, how does that affect their matchup with the Broncos later in the season? Mike gets Stoke’s status for tomorrow’s show before they wrap up the first hour trying to decode a bunch of Gen Z slang.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mark and Stoke are out today so Mike is joined by the lovely and talented James Merilatt to definitely not upset any Avalanche fans who may be listening by saying that he’s concerned about the Avs after they have gone 8-1 in the playoffs so far.  And then it’s everybody’s favorite segment of the week, Trivia!!!  The guys try to avoid going 2-2 again and with James Merilatt in studio and it being Joe’s last day filling in for AI Ty AKA (the KumiTy) that might actually happen.   

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, James Merilatt is sitting in with Stoke and Stink out, and he starts out being overly negative about everything, but Mike starts to make some progress and gets him to change his Broncos prediction.  Mike and James continue to break down The Broncos schedule and look at which games they feel people should be concerned about, and James gives some Nuggets trade hypotheticals to try and get them out of the first-round next year.   

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke and Stink are out today so we welcome in the lovely and talented James Merilatt to keep us all calm and relaxed.  The Avalanche are moving on to the Western Conference Finals and we now know their opponent will be the Vegas Golden Knights, Mike and James get into how this series can go and who is actually on the Vegas Golden Knights who have had some big roster changes in recent years.  And James Merilatt had a good idea about whether or not Sean Payton will retire if the Broncos win a Superbowl.   

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke is out today, so we welcome in the lovely and talented James Merilatt to bring his calming demeanor and measured takes.  The Avalanche are 8-1 in the playoffs and get ready to take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western conference finals, and shockingly James Merilatt isn’t impressed.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys react to the Game 5 comeback win for the Avalanche as they move onto the Western Conference Finals.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the Avalanche got a massive win last night to advance to the Western Conference Finals on the back of a goalie switch, and the guys get into what could have happened if all the decisions by Jared Bednar didn’t work and chaos ensued.   

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth as Mark joins the show the guys just gush about the Avalanche game from the previous night and how well Scott Wedgewood played.  According to Mark the Avs goalie situation is solved and the guy is Wedgy.  Now the guys take a look at the other Western Conference game and decide how they would rather play and also go in depth into the biggest reasons the Avs won this series.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike is back and the Avalanche are going to the Western Conference finals, he and Stoke break down the game from last night and look forward to who the Avs might play.  After giving up three goals in the first period Mackenzie Blackwood was pulled in favor of Scott Wedgewood who sparked a huge come back, does this mean it’s his net going forward? And Stoke shares some big news about his dog Cody at the end of the hour.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis sits in for Mike Evans to keep the show on the rails.  The Broncos are having rookie minicamp today, and new running back Jonah Coleman had some encouraging comments, and the guys get into what his role on the team might be this year and going forward.  And we close out the show with our predictions for game five against the Minesota Wild and whether or not they will close it out tonight.   

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis is in for Mike Evans and the guys start to get ready for week one at Kansas City and take a look at the matchup between Davis Webb and Steve Spagnuolo, how will Davis Webb’s experience as a quarterback help him against one of the best defensive coordinators of all time.  The Avalanche look to close out the Minesota Wild tonight and Stoke has some reasons to be concerned.  And the guys close out the hour by remembering some of their favorite role players from teams they played on. 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth as Mark joins the show, and John Davis sits in for Mike Evans, the guys hear some comments from Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman and predict whether he will compete for playing time with RJ Harvey.  The Avalanche get ready for game five against the Minesota Wild and everyone except Stoke is very confident about the Avs going forward.  And to finish up the hour, we listen to comments made about Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson being dirty, and Mark Schlereth tells us about when he learned Terrell Davis's name.