Schlereth and Evans

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show back at Broncos training camp talking about the little things like watching someone who cut you off getting pulled over before they discuss how evaluation changes after the first preseason game. Mike gets defensive about his softball league before they pivot to breaking down RJ Harvey’s carries against the Niners. Aer the Chiefs set to regress back to the pack? The guys discuss. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ first preseason game and some inside info about the 14 things Sean Payton was pissed off about.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour debating whether they’d go up the crane at Broncos Park before they dig into the dog days of training camp. Is a championship core forming here in Denver? One of ESPN’s writers had a very bold prediction that would spell disaster for the Broncos, the guys sort through the doomsday scenario. Mike and Stoke sort through the leftovers of the Broncos’ preseason debut. What’s Trending? The depth charts don’t matter anymore, the modern world frightens and confuses Jaxson Dart, spoiled young prospects, and a tale of two coaches.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour roasting Stink in the sun before they gauge the vibes around camp after week 1. They debate whether the Broncos should pull the defensive starters for the rest of preseason and they break down RJ Harvey’s film. Mike and Stink bring back the “Save the Top Button” campaign. They discuss the cold reality of roster cuts to finish the third hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour back on track getting Stink’s take on ESPN’s future power rankings and the Broncos’ future. They look back at the good old days of their childhood activities as well as the preseason. The guys give a reality check to the Shedeur fans that may take exception to the Browns’ latest depth chart that features Shedeur at the bottom of the pecking order. Mike, Mark, and Stoke finish today’s show learning what spring bear meat tastes like and hearing what Tom Brady has to say about this generation of QB prospects.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show reliving a fun barn party that Joel Dreesen hosted where Mike learned all about Lana Stokley’s illustrious college softball career. They break down how the offense looked in their preseason opener, were the struggles on offense a good thing? What were the bright spots on Saturday? The guy grade Bo’s performance for week 1 before they highlight the positives of the Broncos’ first outing of 2025. Mike and Stoke finish the first hour discussing whether Sean Payton and the Broncos will take the game in Santa Clara as a reality check.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour with a pissed off Sean Payton as they discuss the way the Broncos approached their first preseason game. Mike takes victory lap on one of his takes from last week after the overwhelmingly negative reaction to the Broncos underwhelming preseason performance. They discuss the defensive performance from the 1st team and they break down Bo’s performance. What’s Trending? Shedeur’s shining debut, CeeDee Lamb gets trucked, Brady’s boring statue, Coors goes Bananas, an old timer update, the never ending heartbreak of Tommy Fleetwood, and a close call in the winner’s circle.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour welcoming Stink back from his trip to Alaska. They debate the way Stink and Poolside handled their project before they break down the offense’s performance in their preseason debut. Did the Broncos read their own press clippings after their strong joint practice performances? The guys debate whether that’s an acceptable excuse for a young team on the rise. They are joined by the Senior Editor at Denversports.com, James Merilatt, to debate the 1st team offense’s performance in Santa Clara.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour talking about culture throughout the organization after Sean Payton said that there were over a dozen things off the field that got him pissed off. There was a huge negative reaction throughout Broncos Country after week one of the preseason but Mike, Stink, and Stoke highlight numerous positives they saw in the game. Shedeur Sanders made waves in his NFL debut and the guys discuss everything surrounding it like his entrance and taking time to confront a reporter after the game. Mike, Stink, and Stoke finish a Reaction Monday with the best stories going on around the wide world of sports.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show asking Stoke for some more French Cajun words before they hear what the coach and QB had to say all the way from Santa Clara. They wonder what pairs well with gator meat and which RB will make clear the roster bubble. Kyle Shanahan had some high praise for Bo Nix after the Broncos’ joint practice as well as high praise for the Denver defense. Andrew Mason is present for the joint practices in the bay area and the guys get his report on how the defense did. Mike and Stoke finish the first hour listening to Bo talk about the super goals Sean Payton has set for him.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour focusing on the offense’s performance in joint practices against the 49ers. They hear Andrew Mason and Sean Payton’s thoughts on Bo Nix’s improv. Does the first preseason game mean more for the run game than anybody else? The guys discuss. A comparison Mike made between Bo Nix and Jay Cutler created a hullabaloo on the text line as they explore a great Broncos what-if. What’s Trending? A must-win in week 1, a catastrophic injury has Mike shaken, local guys earning their spots on the roster, and an argument over Soft Knocks.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour having fun making fu of Joel Klatt for a bit before they highlight the defense, which by all account dominated the 49ers in joint practices. What do they have to prove against the NFL’s elite QB’s? They are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get the national reaction to Sean Payton’s comments about Bo Nix and the Broncos’ Super Bowl expectations. Mike and Stoke finish the third hour with some “Is It Just Me’s” on this Friday about the name James and Mike’s sarcasm.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour covering the Broncos’ offense in the joint practices ahead of their first preseason game. The guys get a bunch of second opinions for Stink and Poolside’s latest project from the construction workers listening. They get Bo’s reaction to Sean Payton’s comments about the Super Bowl and his belief that Bo can be a top 5 QB in the NFL. Mike tells the tale of Poolside as they try to get clarity on his most recent project with Stink. Mike and Stoke finish today’s show informing everybody how Mike’s meeting went yesterday.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show revisiting a topic from yesterday’s show before looking ahead to Broncos joint practice with the 49ers. Stoke has issues with his coffee mug and Mike has issues with the meaningless depth chart that came out, as well as the Rockies’ return to historic futility. The Broncos continue to be preseason darlings, the guys look at how a national outlet ranked the Denver coaching staff. ESPN is set to ruin a good thing, Mike and Stoke chat about Red Zone to finish the first hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour hearing some insider info that the Broncos are on Kansas City’s radar. Joint practices with the 49ers has the guys wondering What-If? What if the Broncos hired Kyle Shanahan over Vance Joseph? Stoke holds Mike accountable for an incident after the show. What’s Trending? A meaningless depth chart, an update on the smelling salts debate, the ESPN-NFL partnership is bad for consumers, a legitimately cool coaching moment, and CSU’s inaugural ring of fame.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour arguing about the elevator incident. They debate how much pressure Sen Payton is under to succeed this season and Must-Win Mike makes his first appearance of the season. A High ranking executive in Kansas City is keeping an eye on the Broncos, is Sean Payton’s team primed to catch the Chiefs? Mike and Stoke finish the third hour listening to Bo Nix talk about his visit with Drew Brees during the offseason.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour talking about what they want to hear come out of Broncos’ joint practices with the 49ers. They debate whether the Broncos should play their starters in the first preseason game, even if the Niners aren’t playing their starters. The guys take on The Drive’s trivia challenge across a couple of segments. A 9am texter goes after the guys for a new reason before Stoke gives an update for behind the scenes stuff. Mike ends the show with a question: is it important that the Broncos “win” practice today?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show back in the studio as they recap Broncos Training Camp with joint practices and the first preseason game around the corner. Zach Bye was wondering what happened to Sean Payton’s “anonymous donors” mindset and Mike agrees, worrying about the possibility that Payton’s comments blow up in the Broncos’ face. National voices are buying what Sean Payton is selling, are the Broncos serious contenders? Will Payton’s’ comments make or break his tenure? Mike and Stoke must talk down a rabid Shedeur fan in the national media to finish the first hour.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour discussing how Vance Joseph has gone from a maligned figure in Broncos history to a beloved member of a new era in the team’s history. They discus the benefits of playing under center as a next step in Bo’s development. Mike is still very twitchy about Sean Payton’s comments and Stoke has to talk him down before they answer texts from the 7am listeners about the Broncos ahead of their first preseason game. What’s Trending? Sean Payton loves his Q, Jamarr Chase throws shade at his own QB, the Chargers’ social media team is still pretty good at their jobs, and much ado about smelling salts.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour telling us about a mascot literally almost dying. They tell us who stood out through the first part of training camp between the offense and defense. They have a long discussion about bulletin board material after Sean Payton’s comments. Vance Joseph has a lot to prove this year, how will the Broncos defense do against the best and brightest of the NFL this season? Mike and Stoke finish the third hour answering texts from the 8am listeners saying that Mike has gone soft and talking about the impending 18 game NFL season.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour presenting the key for Bo Nix to take the next step in his sophomore year, by the numbers. Is Shedeur Sanders being set up to fail in Cleveland… aside from the fact that he plays for Cleveland? Mike and Stoke discuss. The guys commend a division rival for doing the only thing they do best, debate the efficacy of bulletin board material, and Mike takes exception to the NFL banning smelling salts. Mike and Stoke wrap up today’s show having some fun about how much Sean Payton likes Bo Nix.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show recapping Mike’s softball playoff game that made him run late before telling Broncos Country to relax after Bo Nix threw a couple of picks in yesterday’s practice. Sean Payton had his annual inflammatory interview recently, hyping the Broncos up as a Super Bowl contender, are you worried that he’s painting a target on his teams back? Mike and Stoke gauge the fan’s reaction to the article. The guys are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his opinion on Sean Payton’s comments to Charles Robinson and how Bo’s been doing in camp lately.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour talking about joint practice and the risk of player the starters in the preseason. Mike and Stoke unpack Sean Payton’s belief about Bo Nix’s potential as a top 5 QB in the NFL. The guy get the 7am listeners’ reaction to Sean Payton’s comments and the Bo Nix comparison that Mike drew. What’s Trending? A unknown playing at Coors, Bo (Bichette’s) big game, PFM kickin’ ass for over 15 years, and Morbid Mike McDaniel.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with an L from Stoke before Mike draws an ironic comparison between this year’s broncos and a hated enemy. They sort through the attributes that make a contender in the NFL and they parse through the owners around the league who actually give a damn about winning. The guys wonder why Sean Payton made his bold predictions, why he would put out bulletin board material that could paint a target on his back. Mike finishes the third hour with a history lesson for Stoke.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour resetting our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis’ comments about Sean Payton’s recent interview with Charles Robinson. The guys get the reaction of the 9am texters reacting to Mike before they debunk one of the dumber arguments against Sean Payton. They react to another one of Mike Klis’ comments about Bo’s streak of interceptions in the last few days of practice. Mike and Stoke wrap up today’s show with the best audio of the day.  

hour 2

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show explaining why Mike’s been taking so much time off lately. Stoke catches mike up on the goings on at camp between Bo’s bad Friday and Drew Greenlaw pulling up. They talk about road tripping before they highlight Zach Allen’s contract extension. Which disgruntled superstar should the Broncos kick the tires on, Micah Parsons or Terry McLaurin? Mike and Stoke debate whether the Broncos should make a move at all. Sean Payton was in a good mood after inking Zach Allen to a new deal and he used some colorful metaphors to describe it.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour looking forward to joint practices in San Francisco and Mike trying to defend himself for his “camp boost” take. Peyton Manning is a Bo-liever, and the guys look ahead to the season. Mike gets back on the playoff win or bust bandwagon. What’s Trending? The Rockies get a good historic first for once, a debacle in the rain, ESPN set to ruin a good thing, a stacked first ballot, the Lakers are still the Lakers, and a happy 100th birthday to Marv Levy. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with Mike giving way too much information about how he stayed cool during his cross country road trip. They highlights Zach Allen’s new contract extension and debate a couple of trade targets the Broncos could pursue. The guys chat about mascots with Miles at training camp and Mike tries to pitch another addition at receiver to Stoke. Mike and Stoke finish the third hour with a debate about bringing in veterans instead of letting the youth develop.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour pointing out the special treatment Tom Brady gets before seeing what Peyton Manning thinks of this year’s Broncos. Mike tries to make the case that Zach Allen is the 2nd best Broncos free agent signing of all time, 2nd only to Peyton Manning. Mike once again tries to push the Contract Boost agenda to Stoke. Mike and Stoke finish today’s show making a breakfast bet on the fate of NFL Red Zone and the absence of Stoke’s annual Hall of Fame afterparty photo.  

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley open today’s show with a near-miss before they recap the return of football. How did Omarion Hampton look? What do they think of this year’s Hall of Fame class? They rave about the competitive spirit they’ve been seeing from the Broncos in camp. Should the Broncos shut Dre Greenlaw down until week 1 after he had another health scare yesterday? Stoke and Will wrap up the first hour looking down the short list of ILB’s the Broncos could bring in to reinforce the weakest position on the defense.

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley open the second hour talking about the RB room, there are two locks for the roster but who has to show up in the preseason to make the cut? There’s been a trade request that makes Courtland Sutton’s new contract look even better, but should the Broncos make a call to look into it? Stoke and Will discuss. It’s been a spirited camp from the team and Sean Payton explains his approach to handling all of the strong personalities. What’s Trending? The Rockies made some moves at the deadline, the best high school sports program in the nation is right here in Denver, and a trivia question answer retires.

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour getting Stink’s expert take on how to handle Dre Greenlaw’s injury ahead of the season. They talk about the Hall of Fame Game and the class of 2025, as well as the Broncos that should be up for enshrinement very soon. There is a conversation about shovels before they discuss Sean Payton’s motivational tactics. They answer texts about the Broncos’ place in the AFC West and speculate about Zach Allen’s contract status to finish the third hour.  

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, to get a national perspective on the Broncos’ prospects, Sean Payton’s expectations, the presence of the Chiefs, and contract disputes around the league. The guys give an update on the Broncos’ shiny new facility before they dig into the sticky situation Stink stepped into with the rest of his (former) national media brethren. They get Stink’s take on the RB room behind RJ & JK; who stays and who goes? Will, Stink, and Stoke wrap up today’s show talking about the considerable restraint the Broncos are showing in their practices while they’re keeping their competitive spirit.  

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley open today’s show recapping a chippy practice from yesterday. They speculate how many more days the Broncos have of padded practice and how they’ll handle the rest of camp. Riley Moss had a breakout year in 2024 but is his job as the CB2 safe after the Broncos drafted Jahdae Barron? Will and Stoke discuss. The guys debate who should be the WR2 next to Courtland Sutton and Will ties to make the case for Marvin Mims. Another outlet is bullish on the Denver defense this season, have they shown enough in camp to back it up?

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley open the second hour hearing Bo talk about expectations before Stoke has to talk down another rabid host’s runaway expectations for this year. They also hear Bo talk about the importance of veteran coaches as well as the impact of the new faces on offense he has to at his disposal. They share some news about an od friend, they hear PS2 talk about the new guys, and Sutton finds a new way to be a team leader. What’s Trending? ESPN is bullish on the Nuggets, RyMac refreshed in the Bronx, Madden rookie ratings come out, and a high school stadium that would put universities to shame.

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour raving about the competitiveness they have seen between the offense and the defense during training camp, especially without a brawl breaking out. They hear a bit of the trash talk going around the team. An emerging national outlet ranked the Broncos’ defense #1 ahead of the NFL season and the guys break down how that can happen this season. They ask Stink if he thinks Moss is still the CB2 after the Broncos drafted Jahdae Barron, his answer may surprise you. praising the young receivers like Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Evan Engram for their performances in camp so far. 

Will Petersen and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour debating Marvin Mims’ role on the team, is he set to take the WR2 role or is he still a special teams/gadget player? The guys fight through technical difficulties to take on The Drive’s best shot at trivia before they set expectations, both optimistic and realistic, for the Broncos. Will, Stink, and Stoke finish today’s show looking at some of the latest power rankings and where the Broncos stack up against the rest of the NFL.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show telling us about a great night of charity work for Stoke and the station. They highlight a player on the bubble who stood out when the pads came on. How does Courtland Sutton’s contract extension affect his legacy with the Broncos? Richie and Stoke discuss. If there is one word you would use to describe this year’s training camp, what would it be? Richie and Stoke wrap up the first hour with their observations on the backup ILB’s that stepped up for Alex Singleton and Drew Sanders. 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour setting a high floor for Evan Engram after seeing him in action as Sean Payton’s Joker piece on offense. They pivot to another TE, possibly the heir apparent to Engram, and how he fits into the Broncos’ plans down the road. They discuss the immediate impact of Courtland Sutton’s new deal, is Sutton a future Broncos Ring of Fame player? What’s Trending? The over/unders on Shedeur Sanders’ rookie season and Ichiro earning a bit of pettiness.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour scouting Troy Franklin and projecting what he could be in Sean Payton’s offense this year. They get Stink’s take on the floor for Evan Engram. The guy discuss which player should be extended next after Courtland Sutton’s deal. It’s the Mark Schlereth show to finish the third hour as Stink breaks down an odd offensive line drill the Broncos were doing yesterday.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour taking in the vibes from training camp and putting a label on it as they try to get in the team’s head for this upcoming season. Sutton got paid but there’s a disgruntled player on defense that’s making a lot of noise, are the Broncos just waiting or are there too many mouths to feed? Mike Evans calls into his own show once again, this time from Ohio, tells us about his drive through Indy wearing his favorite Russell Wilson T-Shirt. Richie, Stink, and Stoke wrap up todays’ show talking about the Broncos’ 3rd straight day of padded practice.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open today’s show on a slight hiccup before they react to Courtland Sutton’s extension. Sutton got paid but there’s a disgruntled Bronco who may disrupt the good vibes of the team. A thin position on the Broncos is already being tested, who are the next guys up? Coach Prime held a serious press conference that served as a reminder that some things are bigger than sports.

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley open the second hour joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some insider info on pending deals after Courtland Sutton’s new deal and an update on the injuries to the LB room. They discuss the nigh-and-day difference between the Broncos of this year and the teams of years past after Sean Payton and Dre Greenlaw spoke about Denver being a destination again. Richie and Stoke go in-depth on Courtland Sutton’s fair new contract extension and the implications of it for the team. What’s Trending? The Morris-Jokic match is off, PS2 snubbed, and sports betting bugaboos.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour getting Stink’s evaluation of the team so far. They cover the LB room after a bout with the injury bug, getting Stink’s injury expertise about Drew Sanders. Stoke tells us his 3 standouts after the players donned the pads. Stink gives a coffee tip before the guys discuss Coach Prime’s battle with cancer and the positives it could have beyond football and Boulder. It’s been nearly a decade, but it’s looking like Denver is becoming a free agent destination one again.  

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour highlighting one of the Broncos’ prized acquisitions this offseason. Is the heir apparent to Mike McGlinchey emerging in this training camp? Stink breaks it down. Mike Evans calls into his own show to face the music about his freezing cold take about Coach Prime’s press conference and Sutton’s contract. Richie, Stink, and Stoke finish TUESDAY's show with some rookie hazing and some snack theft.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show discussing the difference that pads make in training camp practices. They also recap a bunch of topics over the weekend like the Drew Sanders injury, Damani Leech’s updates on the stadium site, and the Ryan McMahon trade. How important is it that the Broncos are now Bo’s team? Does Stoke feel better about Bo working out with a QB guru after hearing Bo’s side of it? Mike tells us his theory for the impending Coach Prime Press conference that has folks feeling doom and gloom.  They discuss how a team handles adversity during the season after hearing Sean Payton talk about it himself.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour setting the table for the first day of padded practice and talking about how the Drew Sanders injury affects the Broncos. They highlight Jokic’s emotional horse race victory over the weekend. The guys get to Aaron Rodgers’ response to Terry Bradshaw before they dig into Troy Franklin’s candidacy as the Broncos’ most improved player. They hear how Bo is approaching his sophomore year and how Sean Payton is building a culture. What’s Trending? Coach Prime’s upcoming press conference, the RyMac trade, A historic night for the Big Amish, Jokic loves his horses, and an intergalactic threat descending on Planet Earth. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour getting the player’s experience for how the team gets back into routine. They project the impact of the Drew Sanders injury and hear some classic Payton audio. They discuss how Bo’s offseason conversations with Drew Brees and Peyton Manning impact this season. How much does it matter that the Broncos are Bo Nix’s team? The guys discuss. The guys finish the third hour joined by the Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, to debate all things Broncos.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour with the top stories of the day like the updates to the Broncos’ stadium site search and the practice facility. Mike tells us to relax ahead of Coach Prime’s press conference later today. They wish Drew Sanders well before they highlight the way Bo Nix has handled his first professional offseason. Stink has an awkward moment with one of the Broncos’ coaches. Mike, Stink, and Stoke finish today’s show listening to the best audio of the day.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open today’s show live from Broncos Park (powered by Common Spirit) to preview the true Day 1 of Broncos Training Camp. Stoke gives us the player’s perspective on the early days of practice. The guys debate how much a nice practice facility truly matters to players. They hear what the Broncos’ attitude heading into the season is from The Belly, are the Broncos still hungry? Mike and Stoke finish the first hour answering texts from the worrywarts and the conspiracy theorists.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour discussing the Broncos’ improved football IQ after hearing one of the new guys talk about VJ’s system. They chat about the QB evaluation process and how the “experts” missed the mark on Bo. Stoke shares some horror stories about the brutal conditioning tests he had to take during his playing days, as well as the story of his rookie holdout. What’s Trending? Bo Nix the media darling, you can’t relate to Cam, JJ Watt calls out Chicken Fingers, and the Hulkster passes on.