The Drive

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they get set to start their playoff runs. Zach shares the latest injury report from the Nuggets which has Spencer Jones listed as questionable. Who is under the most pressure from both the Nuggets and Avalanche? Would Jared Bednar be on the hot seat if the Avs can't make it back to the Stanley Cup finals? Who is more important to stay healthy throughout the playoffs between Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson? LA Kings tv color analyst Jim Fox joins the show to discuss the Kings season with firing their head coach, how the Kings can pull off an upset in this series, and much more. Who are the Nuggets and Avalanche x-factors in their first-round matchups? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing their predictions for the Nuggets and Avalanche in both game ones and for their series. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Will we beat their shaky 1-3 performance from earlier today? We look back on the Avalanche season and ask if Nathan MacKinnon would have the best season from any Av ever if he caps it off with a Stanley Cup. We preview game one of the Nuggets and Timberwolves series. How many points will Jamal Murray score in his highest scoring game of the series?  We react to George Paton's comments on selecting the best player available in the NFL draft and how it will be hard for a player to come in and start day one. The guys explain why a rookie not starting off the bat can be the healthiest thing for both the Broncos and the player. Do the Broncos need to add depth at offensive line with uncertain futures for two of the starters? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they get set to start their playoff runs. Which team is under more pressure heading into the playoffs? Would Jared Bednar be on the hot seat if the Avs can't make it back to the Stanley Cup finals? The Athletic's NBA analyst Jon Krawczynski joins the show to discuss the Timberwolves underwhelming season, how the TWolves will try to slow down Nikola Jokic, and who the x-factor is for Minnesota in this series. Could the TWolves "blow up" their roster if the series doesn't go well for them? Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to our conversation with Jon Krawczynski, CU landing a huge financial commitment to the Athletic department from a donor, and Chase Dollander dealing in last night's game against the Astros. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the anticipation around the draft without a first round pick, if the Broncos will make a big splash like Aqib Talib predicted, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how many championships we will see in Denver this summer between the Nuggets and Avalanche. Are the Avalanche the Thunder of the NHL? Zach and Phil preview the Avalanche first round playoff matchup now that we know their opponent in the Los Angeles Kings. Are the guys expecting the Avs to take care of business fairly quickly and sweep or win the series 4-1? We preview the Nuggets and Timberwolves first round matchup. How will the Timberwolves and Chris Finch guard Nikola Jokic? Will we see Minnesota dare Jokic to score and try take away the other Nuggets' players? We react to George Paton's comments on selecting the best player available in the NFL draft and how it will be hard for a player to come in and start day one. The guys explain why a rookie not starting off the bat can be the healthiest thing for both the Broncos and the player. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and John take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get ready to start the first round of the playoffs against the Timberwolves. How does this series feel different than when they played the TWolves in 2024? Could the Nuggets be in jeopardy of losing game one of the series? How will the week long break for the Nuggets impact the team as they ended the season on a 12-game win streak? What are our biggest concerns for the Nuggets in this series? Could the Broncos find their "joker" in tight end Eli Stowers? How important is it for the Broncos to upgrade at tight end this offseason? Do the Broncos still need to add a true running back to the team? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss the potential playoff matchups for the Avalanche in the first round. Is there any excuse for the Avs to not make it out of the first round? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and John dive into the Avalanche as they will find out their first-round opponent tonight. We debate who the Avs will start at goaltender when the playoffs start. Has Jared Bednar been setting up MacKenzie Blackwood to be the starter after seeing how much he has played recently? How will the health of Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones impact the Nuggets in their first-round matchup? What is the biggest question or concern for the Avalanche as they head into the playoffs? Will Marty Necas bounce back after a tough postseason last year? We react to ESPN's Ben Solak's piece which details how the Broncos can "ace" the draft next week. Do the Broncos need to begin a succession plan for their aging offensive line? Do the Broncos need added depth on defense, specifically at inside linebacker? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John are joined by DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro to breakdown the upcoming Nuggets playoff run. How does the western conference bracket set up for the Nuggets chances of winning a championship? Are the Nuggets and Timberwolves officially rivals? Is this year's Nuggets team better than the 2023 championship teams? How will the Nuggets use their depth to not overuse their guys in the first round? How will the Timberwolves approach trying to slow down Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets offense? Today's "Three Count" includes Steph Curry and Draymond Green turning back the clock with a vintage performance in last night's play-in tournament, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham winning their appeal for extraordinary circumstances appeals to qualify for NBA awards, and Dante's simple fixes to making the NBA regular season matter more. We react to Rockies recent losing skid and dive into what is going wrong with the team.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and John cross-talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the Broncos needs in the draft and how they would feel about the team drafting a running back, tight end or defensive lineman with their first pick. Phil and John preview the Nuggets and Timberwolves first round matchup in the playoffs. We debate how the Nuggets will use their new found depth this season and how the injuries to Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones will impact their rotations. We breakdown the possible matchups for the Avalanche in the first round of the playoffs. Who would the guys prefer the Avs play between the Oilers, Ducks and Kings? How would the style of games change, depending on who the Avs opponent is? We react to ESPN's Ben Solak's piece which details how the Broncos can "ace" the draft next week. Do the Broncos need to begin a succession plan for their aging offensive line? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get ready to go on a championship run. Is this year's team better than the 2023 team that won the title? We hear from Anthony Edwards on the rivalry between Minnesota and Denver, Julius Randle's thoughts on what he's learned about playing against Jokic, and Chris Finish's thoughts on slowing down Jokic. We react to Bo Nix's letter he wrote to his newborn daughter. Zach reads excerpts from the letter and points out the new side of Nix he saw when openly and honestly talking about his personal life. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss Nix's letter in the Player's Tribune and what we learned about Nix. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil try to guess how the odds makers are pricing the Nuggets and Timberwolves game one. We try to guess Jokic's point total, who will have the most threes in the game, and much more. We react to the Avalanche's record setting win last night in Calgary as they tied the franchise record for road wins in a season with 29. Will Colorado's road success translate to the playoffs? We also dive into Marty Necas's achievement of reaching 100 points in a season for the first time in his career and joins MacKinnon as two Avs score 100+ points in a season for the fourth time ever. How do the guys feel about being behind both SGA and Victor Wembanyama in ESPN's rankings of the most impactful players in the NBA playoffs? With the NFL Draft 8 days away, we react to ESPN's Mel Kiper's latest mock draft which has the Broncos selecting a defensive tackle out of Florida. Do the Broncos need extra depth at defensive line after the departure of John Franklin-Meyers? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get ready to go on a championship run. Is this year's team better than the 2023 team that won the title? We hear from Anthony Edwards on the rivalry between Minnesota and Denver, Julius Randle's thoughts on what he's learned about playing against Jokic, and Chris Finish's thoughts on slowing down Jokic. Today's "Three Count" features Deion Sanders and Colorado securing a commitment from a four-star quarterback and reacting to two thrilling games in the first day of the NBA's play-in tournament. NHL Network's Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss how the Avalanche stack up against the rest of the playoff teams, if the Avs will roll out multiple goaltenders during the playoff run, and how well Marty Necas has fit with the Avs since the trade last season. Who would Johnson vote for the Hart Trophy this season?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the beginnings of their radio careers, learning how to fill time on air, and getting over not liking the sound of their voice. Zach and Phil discuss if Zach is a Coloradoan yet and all the great things Denver and Colorado have to provide. We react to the Avalanche's record setting win last night in Calgary as they tied the franchise record for road wins in a season with 29. Will Colorado's road success translate to the playoffs? We also dive into Marty Necas's achievement of reaching 100 points in a season for the first time in his career and joins MacKinnon as two Avs score 100+ points in a season for the fourth time ever. With the NFL Draft 8 days away, we react to ESPN's Mel Kiper's latest mock draft which has the Broncos selecting a defensive tackle out of Florida. Do the Broncos need extra depth at defensive line after the departure of John Franklin-Meyers? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they matchup with the Timberwolves in the first-round of the playoffs. Who is the best player in the series? Which team has the better second option? Will Jamal Murray have the same playoff rise we've seen from him in the past, even after having his best regular season yet? Which team has the better depth? Who is the better coach? Which team will have the three-point shooting advantage? We preview the Rockies as they head into a series in Houston after getting swept in San Diego. Which version of Michael Lorenzen will we see tonight on the mound? We wrap up the show DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss the start to the season for the Rockies, Bo Nix hanging out with Drake Maye at the Masters, and more. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro to discuss the Nuggets as they start their playoff journey. What is the biggest thing the Nuggets need to look out for with the Timberwolves? Will Christian Braun finish games for the Nuggets? How will the Nuggets guard Anthony Edwards? Which team will have the three-point shooting advantage? How has the Nuggets bench improved since last season? We react to Jim Nantz's comments on seeing Bo Nix at the Masters hanging out with Drake Maye. What position group would offer the quickest path to starting and making an impact? Is there room for an offensive weapon to crack the lineup? We break down the Avalanche beating the Oilers in a shootout last night as Scott Wedgewood wins his 30th game of the season. How impressive has Wedgewood been compared to what the expectations for him were? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Drew saying he thinks MacKenzie Blackwood will start "a majority" of the playoff games for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Nuggets as we preview their first-round playoff matchup with the Timberwolves. Who is the best player in the series? Which team has the better second option? Will Jamal Murray have the same playoff rise we've seen from him in the past, even after having his best regular season yet? Today's "Three Count" includes Ball Arena hosting outdoor watch parties for the Nuggets and Avalanche playoff games and previewing tonight's NBA play-in tournament games between the Suns and Blazers as well as the Hornets and Heat. We react to Mike Klis' mock draft in which the Broncos select a tight end with the 62nd pick and a running back with the 108th pick. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss breaking news of Dianni Russini stepping down at The Athletic after her controversy with Mike Vrabel. Will Russini get another job in sports media after her ethics and credibility have been questioned? Zach and Phil react to former Bronco Aqib Talib calling his shot for the Broncos to make a splash around the NFL draft. What position group would offer the quickest path to starting and making an impact? Is there room for an offensive weapon to crack the lineup? Are the Broncos in a position to draft the best player available instead of drafting for positional needs? We break down the Avalanche beating the Oilers in a shootout last night as Scott Wedgewood wins his 30th game of the season. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets now that they officially set up a playoff series with the Timberwolves. We look back at the history between these two teams including the Nuggets series win on their way to a championship to losing a heart-breaking game seven by blowing a historic lead. Are the Nuggets and TWolves one of the few remaining rivalries in the NBA? Will Denver be able to match Minnesota's toughness and grit? We preview the Avalanche and Oilers game tonight as the Avs head into the final 3 games of the regular season with games that have no stakes for the Avs. We wrap up the show congratulating Lauren Betts for being selected as a top-5 pick in the WNBA Draft and reacting to the Rockies getting swept in San Diego after a 6-6 start to the season. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to the Rockies getting swept in San Diego after their encouraging 6-6 start to the season. Did Denver media get ahead of themselves when talking about the Rockies after the first few series of the season? We react to the Nuggets officially securing the three-seed in the western conference and being locked in a series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. How do the guys feel about the way the Nuggets handled the end of the regular season and giving guys plenty of time off? Were the Nuggets trying to manipulate the standings to avoid Minnesota? With the NFL Draft a week out, we preview how they will approach their picks. Do the Broncos need to draft for need or best player available? We hear from Aqib Talib and him calling his shot on the Broncos making a splash in the draft. We react to the video of CU players running out of the tunnel in which people pointed out the Buffs looking small and debate how long CU and Deion Sanders will stay together. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will continue their conversation on Colorado and Deion Sanders. How long with Sanders be in Boulder? Is CU in a financial position to move on Sanders if there isn't more winning this season? We pivot to the Nuggets as they officially set up a playoff series with the Timberwolves. We look back at the history between these two teams including the Nuggets series win on their way to a championship to losing a heart-breaking game seven by blowing a historic lead. Are the Nuggets and TWolves one of the few remaining rivalries in the NBA? Today's "Three Count" features DU winning an 11th national title in hockey with their goaltender Jonny Hicks having a historic tournament, Rory McIlroy winning the Masters for the second consecutive year, and previewing the other NBA playoff series. We react to Avs coach David Bednar taking a puck to the face in a scary sight over the weekend. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the University of Denver winning a National Championship over the weekend and how DU was able to overcome getting out shot by Wisconsin. Zach and Will react to the Nuggets officially securing the three-seed in the western conference and being locked in a series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. How do the guys feel about the way the Nuggets handled the end of the regular season and giving guys plenty of time off? Were the Nuggets trying to manipulate the standings to avoid Minnesota? With the NFL Draft a week out, we preview how they will approach their picks. Do the Broncos need to draft for need or best player available? We hear from Aqib Talib and him calling his shot on the Broncos making a splash in the draft. We react to the video of CU players running out of the tunnel in which people pointed out the Buffs looking small. 

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the news of the day in Greg Penner buying into Rockies ownership with a 40% stake. We debate who approached who to make this deal happen. How badly did the Monfort's need this influx on money after losing money on their television deal disappearing? Will there come a time where the Penner's want more control in the franchise? Is this a sign that the Penners will buy out the Monfort's for a majority stake? Today's "Three Count" features your textline reactions to the ownership shift regarding the Rockies, reacting to the Rockies getting walked off in a 7-3 loss in San Deigo last night, and the Avalanche securing the President's Trophy with last night's win. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the Penner's new involvement in the Rockies, how much change will come with the Penners, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the news of Greg Penner buying into the Rockies with a 40% stake. How optimistic should Denver sports fans be that the Penners will be able to have the same impact on the Rockies, as they did on the Broncos? Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Penners, buying into the Rockies as minority owners. How will the Penners' financial flexibility impact the Rockies? Zach reads from the Denver Post which details how the deal went down, the breakdown of roles going forward, and much more. We breakdown how the Monfort's investment has appreciated over the years and if the Monfort's "had" to make this move to keep up with other MLB owners around the league and their spending habits. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Nuggets and the MVP conversation around Nikola Jokic. We hear from Dan LeBatard and his take that Jokic is a better offensive player than Michael Jordan. Who would the guys want with the ball with the game on the line? How would Jokic matchup with Shaquielle Oneal? Zach questions if the Broncos will be planning for the future in this year's NFL draft by selecting an offensive lineman, even though they have 5 solidified starters in the position group. The guys disagree with how the Brocnos should proceed; Zach wants the team to draft a project and potential future starter, while Phil wants depth on the defense. We wrap up the show previewing the Rockies and Padres series and game tonight. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if they could win the Masters if they started every hole on the green. What would our scores look like if we played Augusta? We dive into Deion Sanders and Colorado's approach to the transfer portal this off season. We read from ESPN's Bill Connolly's article which details some of the top players CU added. We breakdown the Nuggets and Grizzlies game last night in which the Nuggets took care of business winning by 17 and gave Jokic some rest with him only playing 31 minutes in the game. How concerning was Denver's defense in the first half of the game? We hear from Jamal Murray and his thoughts on flipping the switch in defensive stretches. How impressive has the Nuggets 10-game win streak been when some of the teams they are facing have intentionally lost? We preview the Avalanche and Flames game tonight and question how Coach Bednar will handle the player's time on ice, now that they've secured the Central division. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil open up the phone line and take your calls on how you are feeling about the Rockies surprising start to the season. Should Rockies fans be "cautiously optimistic"? Will the Rockies come back to earth this weekend with a series in San Diego? Will the Rockies be able to build up their farm system by selling off good trade assets this season? We pivot to the Nuggets and the MVP conversation around Nikola Jokic. We hear from Dan LeBatard and his take that Jokic is a better offensive player than Michael Jordan. Today's "Three Count" includes our continued debate on Michael Jordan vs Nikola Jokic and who is the more dominant offensive player. Zach questions if the Broncos will be planning for the future in this year's NFL draft by selecting an offensive lineman, even though they have 5 solidified starters in the position group. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their excitement for the Rockies and ask why fans are so hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. Should baseball fans give Walker Monfort a fair shot? Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets and Grizzlies game last night in which the Nuggets took care of business winning by 17 and gave Jokic some rest with him only playing 31 minutes in the game. How impressive has the Nuggets 10-game win streak been when some of the teams they are facing have intentionally lost? We hear from Jamal Murray and his praise for Tim Hardaway Jr., advocating for him to win 6th man of the year. We preview the Avalanche and Flames game tonight where the Avs can win the President's Cup? Will MacKenzie Blackwood gain some confidence heading into the playoffs?  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive in to the Nuggets as they look to win their 10th straight game for the first time in over 10 years. What kind of challenge lies ahead for the Nuggets in the Memphis Grizzlies? Do the guys want to see Aaron Gordon play tonight? Will the Nuggets cover the massive betting spread on tonight's game? We debate where the Broncos wide receiver room stacks up in the AFC West after the Jaylen Waddle trade. We go team by team and breakdown the rooms, their inconsistencies and lack of talent. We wrap up the show reflecting on what we learned in Denver sports today as the Rockies sweep the Astros reach a .500 record at 6-6. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the Broncos wide receiver room stacks up in the AFC West after the Jaylen Waddle trade. We go team by team and breakdown the rooms, their inconsistencies and lack of talent. We celebrate as the Rockies sweep the Astros with a 9-1 win today. Why are some Rockies fans so hesitant to jump on the bandwagon? Are there "fans" that are so spiteful they are rooting for the Rockies to be bad? We read and react to the textline and their feelings on the hot start to the season for the Rockies compared to their expectations. We read texts all over the spectrum from fans excited about the team and ready to get hurt again to fans waiting on their inevitable downfall. We hear from Rockies manager Warren Schaffer and his thoughts on if he expected the Rockies to be this good, this quick and  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Colorado. Are the guys surprised Julian Lewis decided to stay in Boulder after his freshman year? We hear more from Deion Sanders and his thoughts on Lewis earning his title as a leader. We pivot to the Nuggets as they look to win their 10th straight game for the first time in over 10 years. What kind of challenge lies ahead for the Nuggets in the Memphis Grizzlies? What has been the second best win for the Nuggets on this win-streak behind the Spurs game? Today's "Three Count" features the rumors surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianni Russini as they were seen with each other at a hotel in Arizona and a brawl in the Angels and Braves game last night. We hear from Michael Malone in his introductory press conference with North Carolina and debate which job is better between being the head coach of the Nuggets or UNC. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil and Will. The guys discuss the Avalanche's potential path to a Stanley Cup Final and if the guys want to play the Dallas Stars to get over that hurdle or avoid them completely. Zach and Phil react to the Rockies winning their third straight game and taking the series against the Astros. How sustainable is this winning streak for the Rockies? Should fans still be skeptical of the Rockies falling off a cliff this summer? We react to the Avalanche officially securing the Central Division with a 3-1 win over the Blues. How are the guys feeling about Scott Wedgewood almost going down in a scary collision last night? With the Colorado Spring Game this weekend, we breakdown CU's approach to rebuilding their roster. We hear from Deion Sanders and his thoughts on if building a roster was more difficult than anticipated.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go in the "way back machine" and react to Melvin Gordon's recent comments from Johnny Manziel's podcast. Melvin discusses how he found out he was coming to Denver in free agency, his experience splitting a backfield with Phillip Lindsay, and his depression while in Denver. Should Gordon have been upset with "having" to sign with the Broncos, even though it was the best contract financially? Did the city's love for Phil get in the way of Melvin's relationship with Denver? We react to The Athletic's article detailing the Broncos free agency approach. Were the Broncos caught off guard by losing out on Travis Etienne, when he signed with New Orleans? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to preview the Avalanche and Blues game as the Avs look to clinch the Cenrtal Division. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to The Athletic's article detailing the Broncos free agency approach. Were the Broncos caught off guard by losing out on Travis Etienne, when he signed with New Orleans? We dive into the Nuggets winning again, making them the hottest team in the NBA with 9 straight wins. We preview the Avalanche and Blues game tonight as the Avs look to secure the Central Division. With the Blues playing for their playoff lives, will the Avs get their revenge after falling to St. Louis on Sunday? Will the Avs break out of their power play slump in their recent three games? We ask what is brewing down at Coors Field after the Rockies beat the Astros 9-7. coming back from a 3-0 deficit. Will the Rockies' aggressive play continue to lead to success? We hear from OF Troy Johnston and his thoughts on the city of Denver supporting the team with all the gear he sees around town. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go in the "way back machine" and react to Melvin Gordon's recent comments from Johnny Manziel's podcast. Melvin discusses how he found out he was coming to Denver in free agency, his experience splitting a backfield with Phillip Lindsay, and his depression while in Denver. Should Gordon have been upset with "having" to sign with the Broncos, even though it was the best contract financially? Phil shares about Melvin reaching out to him about Denver before signing with the Broncos. Did the city's love for Phil get in the way of Melvin's relationship with Denver? Today's "Three Count" includes Stephen A. Smith saying the NBA MVP conversation shouldn't exist without Nikola Jokic and recapping the Michigan Wolverine's national title last night and how dominant they were this season. We dive into Michael Malone taking the North Carolina head coaching job. Are the guys rooting for Malone and how successful will he be in Chapel Hill? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Rockies after their come from behind win over the Astros last night. Are the guys officially "in" on the Rockies? Are we at the beginning of the Rockies "climb" towards competency and the playoffs? Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets winning yet again, making them the hottest team in the NBA with 9 straight wins. With the Nuggets heading into the playoffs mostly healthy, is the expectation, championship or bust again? We preview the Avalanche and Blues game tonight as the Avs look to secure the Central Division. With the Blues playing for their playoff lives, will the Avs get their revenge after falling to St. Louis on Sunday? We ask what is brewing down at Coors Field after the Rockies beat the Astros 9-7. coming back from a 3-0 deficit. Will the Rockies' aggressive play continue to lead to success? We hear from OF Troy Johnston and his thoughts on the city of Denver supporting the team. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they defeated the Spurs in overtime on Saturday. Did Nikola Jokic go to an extra gear when facing top competition in Victor Wembanyama? How encouraging was Aaron Gordon's defensive effort when matching up against Wembanyama and Dearon Fox? How impactful were the "others" for the Nuggets in Chirstian Braun and Cam Johnson providing help offensively? Zach shares his criticism of David Adelman when it comes to him being uninformed on a specific NBA rule that could have cost the Nuggets. We react to the NBA's straw poll when it comes to the predicted NBA MVP this season. Will we see Jokic win his fourth MVP award? We wrap up the show reacting to the betting odd reflecting the Broncos are most likely to draft a linebacker of defensive lineman with their second-round pick in the NFL Draft. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the NBA's straw poll when it comes to the predicted NBA MVP this season. Will we see Jokic win his fourth MVP award? Will he finish top 2 or 3 in voting? Is it fair for people to leave Jokic off their ballets completely? Was Saturday's win over San Antonio the best win for the Nuggets this season? We debate if Jokic has nay fear of Victor Wembanyama. We breakdown the Avalanche beating the Stars 2-0 on Saturday and getting closer to securing the President's Trophy. Zach shares the history with NHL teams that win 50+ games for four seasons and what we should expect from the Avs in the playoffs after they reached this mark. After a shutout performance, has Scott Wedgewood officially cemented himself as the postseason goaltender? We recap the Rockies' three-game series against the Phillies this past weekend which featured a blowout loss, a competitive loss, and a Rockies win. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which team had the more impactful weekend between the Nuggets and Avalanche. We take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they defeated the Spurs in overtime on Saturday. How encouraging was Aaron Gordon's defensive effort when matching up against Victor Wembanyama? Zach shares his criticism of David Adelman when it comes to him being uninformed on a specific NBA rule that could have cost the Nuggets. Today's "Three Count" features shouting out the Denver native Betts sisters for leading UCLA to a national title in women's basketball, recapping the Final Four and previewing the National Championship game tonight. Will we see UConn cement their dynasty with a third championship in four years? We react to the betting odd reflecting the Broncos are most likely to draft a linebacker of defensive lineman with their second-round pick in the NFL Draft. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys recap their time at Rockies Opening Day from last Friday including the cold, Zach's live bets, and more. Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets and Spurs heavyweight fight we saw over the weekend with the Nuggets narrowly edging out San Antonio in overtime. How impressive was the Nuggets' supporting cast in Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson? Did this win prove that the Spurs aren't ready to compete for a championship yet? We breakdown the Avalanche beating the Stars 2-0 on Saturday and getting closer to securing the President's Trophy. After a shutout performance, has Scott Wedgewood officially cemented himself as the postseason goaltender? We recap the Rockies' three-game series against the Phillies this past weekend which featured a blowout loss, a competitive loss, and a Rockies win. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and John continue their conversation on the Broncos. We breakdown the running back room and debate if the "joker" role is still a thing under Sean Payton. We pivot to the Nuggets and preview the Nuggets and Spurs huge game this weekend. We react to the latest injury report which features Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones listed as out for this weekend. With Luka missing the rest of the regular season with an injury, can the Nuggets secure the three-seed and avoid the Thunder until the Western Conference Finals? We preview the Avalanche and Stars game this weekend. How will Cale Makar's injury impact the Avs? How can the Avs find a way to beat Jake Ottinger who they have struggled against? Would a win for the Avs, put Avs Faithful's minds at ease heading into the playoffs? We wrap up the show with our thoughts on the Rockies home opening game and if we are disappointed based on the result. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil, John and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. How will we fare without Zach? Will we best the morning show's 2-2 performance from earlier today? We react to the Rockies being down big in the 9th after allowing 7 runs in the first inning. How did the game go differently than we had expected? What should we expect from Chase Dollander tomorrow in his first start of the season? The guys react to the article detailing the lack of momentum for George Paton to leave the Broncos for Minnesota as it was previously reported. How important has Paton been to the Broncos turnaround? Has Paton proved himself after a bad Russell Wilson trade? Who is likely to be the "odd man" out in the Broncos wide receiver room? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and John take a deep dive into the Nuggets and preview their big matchup with the Spurs this weekend. Will the Nuggets prove themselves against an upper echelon NBA team? How much does seeding matter to the Nuggets at this point? Will we see Peyton Watson bounce back from his hamstring injury in time for the playoffs? Ho quickly will Aaron Gordon get back into game shape? DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss Warren Schaffer calling his shot on the Rockies being better this season, Chase Dollander likely making his first start of the season tomorrow, and much more. Today's "Three Count" features a preview of this weekend's Final Four, an update on the Rockies home opener, and reacting to Luka Doncic getting a hamstring injury in last night's Laker game. Our 9News Broncos' insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how much of a priority JK Dobbins was in free agency, Dre Greenlaw's injuries, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and John Davis live from the Thirsty Lion for the Rockies home opener. Phil and John preview the Rockies and Phillies game as the Rockies return to Denver with some momentum after winning their most recent series in Toronto. How important has the upgraded starting rotation been to seeing a more competitive team in the Rockies? DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show to discuss the young position players making a difference for the Rockies this season, the growth we want to see this season, and why Warren Schaffer was the right hire to be the Rockies manager. Will the Avalanche secure the Central Division with a win in Dallas on Saturday? How will Cale Makar's injury impact the Avs? How can the Avs find a way to beat Jake Ottinger who they have struggled against? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they beat the Jazz handily last night but suffered more injures. How concerning are the Nuggets' injuries stacking up with all three of their primary wing defenders in Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones all going through injuries? Can the Nuggets afford to sit their injured players until the playoffs start? Have the Spurs accumulated enough "playoff scars" to be a legitimate threat to win a championship this season? We share our picks for who should win NBA MVP this season between Jokic, SGA, Luka and Wembanyama. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the NBA MVP race in which Michael Malone endorses SGA as well as previewing Jaylen Waddle's betting prop for receiving yards. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the crazy game at Ball Arena last night between the Avalanche and Canucks. How concerning was Mackenzie Blackwood's performance, allowing 6 goals before getting pulled? How tough of a situation are the Avs in going forward after already have given Blackwood a huge contract? Has Jamal Murray answered all the criticism with having the best season of his career this year? Does Murray deserve to be on an All-NBA team this year? We preview the Rockies home opener tomorrow as they host the Phillies. What has been the biggest surprise one week into the Rockies season? How long will the Rockies stay competitive and how long will their pitching continue to give the team a chance to win games? We breakdown all the Broncos 1-possesion wins from last season and question if they will have the same amount of "luck" in 2026. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on how those close games can give the guys more confidence going forward. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to their conversation with Super Bowl champion CJ Anderson. We pivot to the Nuggets as they beat the Jazz handily last night but suffered more injures. How concerning are the Nuggets' injuries stacking up with all three of their primary wing defenders all going through it with Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones? Would these injuries be open to reaggravation when playing a playoff series against a physical team in the Timberwolves? Can the Nuggets afford to sit their injured players until the playoffs start? Today's "Three Count" includes the Raiders signing Kirk Cousins to an interesting contract and Michael Malone endorsing SGA as NBA MVP this season. We try to guess what Jaylen Waddle's betting props are when it comes to receiving yards this upcoming season. Should we expect Waddle to be a 1,000-yard receiver in 2026? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Nuggets after they beat the Jazz but suffered even more injuries. Zach shares his concerns with the Nuggets' injuries stacking up with all three of their primary wing defenders all going through it with Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones. Zach and Phil breakdown the crazy game at Ball Arena last night between the Avalanche and Canucks. How concerning was Mackenzie Blackwood's performance, allowing 6 goals before getting pulled? How tough of a situation are the Avs in, already have given Blackwood a huge contract? We preview the Rockies home opener tomorrow as they host the Phillies. What has been the biggest surprise one week into the Rockies season? Former Bronco and Super Bowl 50 champion CJ Anderson joins the show to discuss going from undrafted player to scoring the game winning touchdown in the Super Bowl, the Broncos current running back room, and much more.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what they've seen from the annual NFL meetings. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the changes with Davis Webb taking over play calling. How will Webb and Bo Nix's relationship change as Webb is no longer his position coach but the offensive coordinator? How does Payton have so much confidence in Webb with Webb never having called plays before? What do the guys make of Payton's comments on not trying to win the day but win in general? We preview the Nuggets and Jazz game tonight as the Nuggets go for their 7th straight win. Will they tie their best road record in franchise history and get their 25th road win tonight? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to preview the Avalanche and Canucks game tonight as Nathan MacKinnon goes for his 50th goal of the season. Will we see MacKinnon rest down the stretch after the Avs lock up the number one seed in the west? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to an article predicting the most likely landing spots for Lebron James in the offseason. Would it make sense for the Nuggets to bring in Lebron as the team's third best player behind Jokic and Murray? What is Lebron looking for in his next stop? Getting paid? Winning a championship? The biggest role possible? We react to the Rockies winning for the second time in three days as they take a road series in Toronto. Are we seeing a competent organization in the Rockies this season? How impressive has Kyle Freeland been this season in his two starts? We preview the Avalanche and Canucks game tonight as Nathan MacKinnon looks to score his 50th goal of the season. Is MacKinnon a shoe-in for the Hart Trophy this season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown what they've seen from the annual NFL meetings, Sean Payton holding court and talking to other coaches around the league, and more. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the changes with Davis Webb taking over play calling. How will Webb and Bo Nix's relationship change as Webb is no longer his position coach but the offensive coordinator? We pivot to the Rockies as they won today, taking a series over the Blue Jays. How impressive has Kyle Freeland been this season in his two starts? Today's "Three Count" features Tim Hardaway Jr. on the verge of being second all-time in single season three pointers for the Nuggets and Luka Doncic having an all-time scoring month for the Lakers as they went 15-2 in March. Who is the more important player for their team's championship hopes between Aaron Gordon and Cale Makar?