The Drew Goodman Podcast

The Rockies have found their bats on this road trip.  Hunter Goodman has led the way and other guys in the lineup are starting to come around like Michael Toglia and Ryan McMahan.  While in Atlanta, Drew had a chance to catch up with our old pal Walt Weiss who has some thoughts on the Rockies current predicament.  

After getting their first sweep of the season last week, the Rockies seem to have more of a buy in around the clubhouse.  Hot hitting catcher Hunter Goodman joins Drew to talk about his mindset and approach to the game this season, and who he seeks counsel with.  The NBA and NHL have seen two shockiing firings this post-season.

The Rockies historic struggles are continuing and Drew is answering the question, how did this happen?  One of a few bright spots for the Rockies is left fielder Jordon Beck.  He talks about Drew about his better play and how he copes with the team's struggles.

The Nuggets and Avalanche are facing difficult choices this offseason.  Should the Nuggets break up their core to strengthen their bench?  And what do the Avs do to fortify their 2nd line.  Also Rockies intrim manager Warren Shaeffer joins the show to talk about his style of managing and the kind of team he'd like the Rockies to be. 

After a historic 7-33 start, the Rockies have moved on from manager Bud Black.  Drew offers his reaction.  Warren Schaefer takes over.  The Nuggets are now tied 2-2 with the Thunder headed back to OKC.

It was a bittersweet weekend in Colorado sports.  The Nuggets are moving on to the 2nd round.  The Avalanche suffer a brutal loss to Dallas in heartbreaking fashion.  Chase Dollander joins Drew to talk about his first few weeks in the big leagues and will get technical on how he uses his pitches.  

Gabriel Landeskog had a dream come true night in the Avalanche game 4 win over the Stars.  Aaron Gordon's stunning buzzer beater dunk gets the Nuggets even with the Clippers.  And what have we learned from the story of Shedeur Sanders falling so far in the draft?  

The Rockies brutal start has lead to some changes as hitting coach, Hensley Meulens takes the fall.  Clint Hurdle takes over as hitting coach.  Kyle Farmer, the one bright spot in the Rockies lineup, joins Drew to talk about the tough start and what he's doing to help younger players.  The Buffs have retired the jersey numbers of Travis Hunter and Sheduer Sanders and the controversy is hot.  

It's a special edition of the Drew Goodman Podcast.  Episode 300!  And for the occasion, we have special guest Charlie Blackmon talking about life after baseball.  The Nuggets shocked the world this week with their dismissal of Coach Michael Malone.  The Rockies are off to a dismal start but have elevated Zach Veen and Chase Dolander to the roster.

The Avs are on a collision course with the Dallas Stars in the post-season.  Kyle Keefe has a declaration about who wins that series.  Drew has some ironic facts about the Rockies slow start.

It's the most optimistic day of the year.  And we've got some!  Measured optimism.  Rockies Manager Bud Black is on the show and says the pitching is much improved and the defense is elite.  The hitting is still a place of concern.  Drew has a full break down of the CSU Rams tough tournament loss. 

Rockies Pitching coach Darryl Scott is prett optimisic about his squad.  But Drew is concerned about the lack of offense.  The Rams advance to the round of 32.  The Avalanche have the Stanley Cup on their mind.

Drew is focusing in on Nolan Jones, Jorden Beck and Zach Veen.  What are they expectations from the Rockies outfield?  The NBA MVP conversation is back.  The Broncos are making big moves in the offseason.  Former big leaguer and current Padres broadcaster Tony Gwynn Jr. joins the show to discuss the Padres, baseball and his late father Tony Gwynn.

Drew has another in depth report on the Rockies at spring training and is highlighting some players you need to know about.  Dodgers play by play announcer joins Drew to talk baseball and says that the Dodgers are not satisfied with last year's World Series title. 

Drew is in Scottsdale, Arizona and has a full report on some Rockies prospects you're going to see this summer.  You do not want to miss this.  Also, more with Alanna Rizzo, who has some interesting thoughts on the salary disparity in Major League Baseball.  

The Four Nations Face-Off proved to be a home run for hockey.  Drew is breaking down the series.  The Four Nations tournament also proved be a stark contrast the lackluster NBA All-Star Game.  Drew's former TV co-worker Allana Rizzo joins the show to talk about old times, baseball and the Dodgers.  

This week Drew is reaction to the Eagles blowout of the Chiefs in Superbowl 59.  The G.O.A.T. converstation is not over.  Drew has some advice for Tom Brady in the broadcast booth.  Hockey's Four Nations Face-Off is here.  And Drew is talking with the remarkable Kai Correa, who is an assistant coach with the Cleveland Guardians. 

The Superbowl is here and Drew is doubling down on not being a Chiefs hater.  What was the reason behing the shocking lopsided trade between the Mavericks and Lakers?  Drew likes the looks of new Avs winger Martin Necus.  And the new radio play by play voice of the New York Yankees, Dave Sims, joins the show to talk shop.  

Lots of football fans are disgruntled that it's Patrick Mahomes in another Super Bowl. Guess who isn't? Drew!  He explains why.  Everyone is shocked at the Miko Raton and trade.  And former buffs quarterback, Darien Hagan joins Drew to talk about the fifth down. And share some old stories about The lake great Bill McCartney. 

Drew has a preview of the NFL conference championshipt games.  Spring training is getting closer and Drew has some of the off-season moves, in particular, with the Dodgers.  This year's Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced and Drew has some thoughts.  And our special guest this week is Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford who has thoughts on recruiting in 2025.  And Tony shares what it's like having coached at both Michigan and Ohio State.

It's a huge weekend for sports!  Drew has some final thoughts on the Broncos season.  It's the NFL divisional playoff round.  We're remembering the great Bob Uecker.  Coach Prime is flirting with the Dallas Cowboys.  The College Football Championship is set for Monday night.  And Drew continues his conversation with Thom Brennamen about the charitable work of Snoop Dogg, the nuance of evaluating players in the broadcast booth and the state of baseball.

The College Football Playoff got a lot more exciting in the final four.  Drew is questioning some of the Texas play calling.  The Irish are suprising finalists.  Broadcaster THom Brennaman joins Drew to talk about the fateful moment where he uttered a homophobic slur on a Cinncinati Reds broadcast.  And Drew is paying tribue to Bill McCartney.   

Drew is breaking down the College Football Playoff.  It all comes down to quarterbacks.  Taylor McGregor is our guest this week and gives us a peek behind the curtain in covering the College Football Playoff.

On this Christmas Day we are remembering some conversations this year with Rockies greats Todd Helton, Matt Holiday, Trevor Story and Ryan McMahon.  Drew is breaking down the College Football Playoff.  And it was a banner year for sports in Colorado.  Drew has a rundown.  Merry Christmas!

The Broncos missed a big opportunity in LA, but the're still in good shape.  The College Football playoff is here and Drew is breaking down round 1.  And we have more with Jenny Cavnar, the first woman lead play by play announcer in Major Leage Baseball.  Jenny has some thoughts on dealing with backlash on social media.

Jenny Cavnar is the first woman to be the lead play by play announcer for a Major League Baseball team.  She joins drew to reflect on her first season.  The Rockies are making offseason moves.  Juan Soto backs up the brinks truck.  And Coach Prime says his boys will play!

This week, Drew is joined by his sons Jacob, Zach and Gabe who each have their own opinions on the vast world of Colorado and national sports.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Like most of us, Drew sat down to watch he Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight last Friday.. and regrets it.Coach Prime has impressed us all and says he's here to stay.  But is he?  The Nuggets struggle without Nikola Jokic.  The Avs are getting healthy.  And Bud Black is back for part 2 of his visit with Drew and is looking ahead to 2025.  

Despite a heartbreaking loss in Kansas City, Drew feels like the schedule looks good for a Broncos playoff run.  Drew remembers Gerry Faust who passed recently.  Coach Prime shows his prowess in dealing with the transfer portal and new players coming in.  Rockies manager Bud Black joins the show to recap this season and what we can expect next year.  

Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar win Gold Gloves.  Saquon Barkley goes airborne.  The Broncos get boat raced in Baltimore.  There were separate unfortunate incidencts involving the 76ers' Joel Embiid and former Eagle Jason Kelce.  Drew continues his conversation with TNT's Brian Anderson about the amazing MLB post-season.

Drew's TV partner Cory Sullivan are going in depth on all the ins and outs of a WILD World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers.

It's a Dodgers Yankees World Series.  Drew says it's a great thing, even if you root for a small market team.  Brian Anderson of TNT joins the show to talk about the big homeruns in the ALDS and the new pace of baseball.  

Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett joins the jshow to talk, you know, Dodgers!  Will we have a Dodgers Yankees world series?  Drew and Tim also chat about a few behind the scenes broadcaster things.  And what it is like seeing the Shohei Ohtahni media frenzy?

Buddy Black is coming back as the manager of the Rockies.  Drew gives his case as to why this is a good thing.  The MLB playoffs are on and they are stellar!  Drew's son Zach joins the show to talk about his first season broadcasting minor league baseball in Texas and Zach has a full preview on the Avalanche.

Sunday at Coors Field brought an emotional goodbye to Charlie Blackmon.  Monday saw the loss of two iconic figures in sports.  What's the future of Bud Black.  We're talking MLB playoffs!  And the Heisman Trophy talk is just gettting started.

Charlie Blackmon announced this will be his final season.  Drew's TV pals Cory Sullivan, Jeff Huson and Ryan Spilborghs join the show to recall Chuck's career, review the Rockies season and talk about what's next for the Rockies.

Drew reflects on the Rocky Mountain Showdown and the pettiness of Shedeur Sanders.  Deonne Sanders has a strange take on the media and Drew takes issue.  The CSU Rams are moving to the Pac 12.  And Rockies back end reliever Tyler Kinley talks about addrenaline, preparation and the stable of dudes in the bullpen who are building a new culture.  

Shedeur Sanders continues to show a troubling lack of leadership.  There is a bright spot for the Rockies.  The Broncos need to throw the ball down the field.  And Matt Holiday has a new vocation.  You gotta hear this!

This week Drew catches up with Matt Holiday who talks about being a big league dad.  Drew is breaking down the MLB stretch run, College football and the Broncos.

Rockies outfielder Jake Cave is on the show this week talking about why it's important to be a good teammate in the clubhouse and what makes the Rockies special.  The CU Buffs get a big first win, but under precarious circumstances.  

There's one word to describe the Rockies new young closer:  FEARLESS.  In this week's show he sits down to talk with Drew about his new role with the club.  A lot of young Rockies of the future going to be in the lineup down the stretch.  Drew has the details.  There's a new rule being proposed in baseball, but Drew doesn't think it'll get anywhere.  And how far can the Broncos go under Bo Nix?

This week Drew has an angry response to the way CU Buffs Head Football Coach Deion Sanders is interacting with media.  Jeff Huson is back from Paris with a few stories.  Drew is explaining some of the Rockies recent moves.  

Brenton Doyle was the National Leaque Player of the Month for July.  He's on the show this week talking about his hot bat and what success feels like in the big leagues.  Drew has some thoughts on some Rockies pitching prospects in the pipeline.   And Drew has an Olympics update. 

This week Drew sits down with Trevor Story to talk about the good times.  And Trev has a message for Rockies fans.  Drew has the feels for the Olympics.  And we're breaking down the Rockies moves and non-moves at the trade deadline

Todd Helton goes into the Hall of Fame is a very Todd Helton way; self depricating, humorous and humble.  Former Rockies manager Jim Tracy joins the show with some great stories about Todd Helton and the Rockies.  

Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon is headed to the Mid-Summer Classic.  We'll hear from Ryan about his approach this season.  Rockies Director of Player Developement Chris Forbes joins the show to update you on the hottest prospects in the Rockies system and who you might see in the 2nd half of the season.  

On this 4th of July edition of the Drew Goodman podcast the producer and editor of the show, Markie, joins Drew to bounce some important topics off of Drew.  And we remember some great John McEnroe melt down moments.  Thanks for checking out the show this week and happy 4th of July!

Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle departs for Texas, but not before making headlines by scolding a reporter.  JJ Redick is the Lakers man and makes a splash at his press conference.  Scottie Scheffler wins again, but where does he really rank?  And Drew talks with Hunter Goodman, the Rockies utility man about confidence and catching.  

This week Drew is remembering Willie Mays only the way a kid from New York can.  Umpire Chris Guccione gives us a rare glimps into the life of an umpire.  And Drew has some perspective on the Rockies brutal loss Tuesday night and the shocking end to the US Open.

Rockies starter Cal Quantril came to Colorado with a chip on his shoulder and has pitched like it.  He discusses with Drew how he applies his engineering background to his work on the mound.  Caitlin Clark has been left off Team USA.  And Drew remembers Jerry West.

The WNBA's Caitlin Clark has been the center of a lot of highly charged discussion this week.  Drew is offering his thoughts.  The Rockies Director of Mental Skills Developement is on the show to share some interesting insights on counseling players.