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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the expectations and pressure on Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels as they head into their second NFL seasons. With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie ask if/when the team will sign Sutton, Allen, Bonitto or JFM to contract extensions. Would paying some and not all of the players looking for extensions cause issues in the locker room? What did the guys make of the first Nuggets summer league game? How did DaRon Holmes look in his first NBA action after tearing his Achilles last year? What did we make of David Adelman’s latest comments on the Jonas Valanciunas situation?

Aniello and Danny filled in for Dover and Cecil and began the show talking about the Jonas Valančiūnas trade for the Nuggets. The guys broke down the news of the Avalanche giving Josh Manson an extension. The fellas explained that we can't worry about Mikko Rantanen anymore. What did the guys think of last night's Summer League games? 

In the 2nd hour, Aniello and Danny discussing what it would mean if J.K. Dobbins doesn't have a good year for the Broncos this season. Danny explained why he's not sold on Dobbins. Can the Broncos have one of the best offenses in the NFL? Adam Munsterteiger joined the show to say who he thinks CU's starting QB will be starting the season. Where does this CU team rank in the Big 12? 

In the 3rd hour, Aniello and Danny discussed when they knew Bo Nix was the real deal. Will Vance Joseph become a head coach after this season? Danny explained why he thinks Bo Nix could be a bust this season. Does the national media actually think Deandre Ayton is in the same class as Nikola Jokic? 

In the final hour, Aniello and Danny discussed if the Nuggets should add Chris Paul to be a backup point guard. Should the Broncos pay Nik Bonitto big money or make him prove it again? The guys gave their thoughts on the Broncos offense and discussed if their experience can help them. Do the guys believe in Bo Nix or do they need to see him do it again this year? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss Phil’s early tee time this morning and Zach playing Arrowhead yesterday and running into former Bronco Justin Simmons. Zach and Phil react to ESPN’s grade of an A- for the Broncos off season. Do the Broncos deserve this high grade with moves like signing Evan Engram, DJ Jones and adding to their already stout defense? We hear from Michael Porter Jr. with his goodbye video to Denver and Nuggets fans. Zach points out some interesting things MPJ said including not knowing Jon Wallace had been appointed GM and wanting a bigger role on the team. Did the Nets call the Nuggets for the MPJ trade or were the Nuggets shopping Porter Jr.?

In the 2nd hour, Aniello and Danny discussed where Patrick Surtain will rank in this year's NFL Top 100. Brian Howell joined the show to preview the CU football season. What did Brian think of Deion Sanders' comments yesterday? Do the Buffs have a better team this year compared to last year? 

In the final hour, Aniello and Danny broke down what to expect from DaRon Holmes tonight for his Summer League debut this season. Mike Klis joined the show to give an update on Jahdae Barron and why he hasn't signed his rookie contract yet. Does the team think that they can make a deep playoff run this season? Closing out the show Danny gave his NFL comparisons for Bo Nix. 

In the 3rd hour, Aniello and Danny talked with Chicken Fingers on which local Denver sports coach is under the most pressure this season. The guys reacted to Michael Porter Jr.'s comments after being traded to Brooklyn. The fellas broke down ESPN's offseason grade for the Broncos. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Richie cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss CU at media today and who should be the starting quarterback for the Buffs this season. Is there reason to be concerned with Jokic’s decision to not sign a contract extension with the Nuggets this offseason? Is Jokic keeping his options open or making the right financial decision?  We react to Maurice Jones-Drew’s power rankings of NFL running backs. Where did RJ Harvey come in on the lost and do the guys have a problem with his ranking? Is Jonas Valanciunas looking for the Nuggets to guarantee his 2026-2027 salary?

In the 2nd hour, Aniello and Danny broke down some projections for Evan Engram and Marvin Mims for the 2025 season. What do the guys want to hear from Deion Sanders when he talks to the media today? The fellas talked about the impact Bruce Brown can have this season for the Nuggets. 

In the final hour, Aniello and Danny discussed if Troy Franklin can become the No. 2 WR for the Broncos this season. The guys heard from Deion Sanders as he spoke to the media today. Will CU have a better season without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? 

In the 3rd hour, Aniello and Danny broke down the latest news of Nikola Jokic wanting to sign his extension this offseason. How big of a priority is the backup center for the Nuggets while Jokic is in the starting lineup? The fellas heard from Deion Sanders talking about his quarterback situation up at CU. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys react to the Broncos low ranking when it comes to offensive weapons. Will another wide receiver make a jump in their game, or will the Broncos bring in a veteran option at wide receiver? Zach and Phil share their stories from golfing over the weekend and Phil losing his putter on the course. Today marks the first day Jokic can sign a three-year $206 million extension with the Nuggets, but will he sign this offseason or wait a year? With the Jonas Valanciunas situation with the Nuggets still up in the air, we look at alternative options and debate if Al Horford would be a better fit with the roster. With the NFL’s top 100 players list coming out, we debate where Patrick Surtain will be ranked and if he will be the top defensive player.

In the 2nd hour, Aniello and Danny discussed if Bo Nix can have a sophomore slump despite having a great rookie season. Could Al Horford or Chris Paul be options for the Nuggets? The guys reflected back on the anniversary of LeBron James making the decision to play for Miami. 

In the final hour, Aniello and Danny reacted to the latest coaching hire for the Avalanche. What has to happen this season that would cause Bo Nix to have a slump in his second year? The guys closed out the show explaining why they think Jonas Valančiūnas will play for the Nuggets this season. 

In the 3rd hour, Aniello and Danny discussed if Nikola Jokic will sign his extension this year or next year. What is the weakest position group for the Broncos heading into this season? The guys then got into a heated debate on if Brock Purdy is a top-10 QB. What's the latest news on the college football playoff format. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Aniello and Danny. The guys discuss the ongoing story of Jonas Valanciunas reportedly wanting to return to Europe to play basketball and not honoring his contract with the Nuggets. Will the Nuggets be the “nice guy” and allow Valanciunas to play in Europe? Zach and Phil recap their 4th of July weekend. How bad of a loss would Valanciunas be for the Nuggets’ second unit? We pivot to the Broncos and Zach asks if John Franklin-Meyers is an underrated and underpaid player that the team should be looking to keep in Denver. If the Zach and Phil were the GM of the Broncos, which looming contract extensions would they prioritize?

In the 3rd hour, Aniello and Danny talked about the Jonas Valančiūnas drama with the Nuggets. Which offseason move is going to be the most valuable for the Nuggets this season? The guys reacted to Zach Allen making the NFL Top 100 list. Will there be anymore Broncos that make the list? The fellas talked about the latest surrounding CU's football program.   

In the final hour, Aniello and Danny had the fun discussion on who they would rather have between Patrick Surtain or Micah Parsons. Can the Broncos actually get to 13 wins this season? Jake Shapiro joined the show to give the latest insight on the Nuggets' offseason so far. Is there another move that they can make before the season starts? The guys discussed if the Nuggets still need to get past Minnesota. 

In the 2nd hour, Aniello and Danny discussed if Courtland Sutton is the No. 1 WR for the Broncos. Who are the No. 2 and 3 WRs for the Broncos this season? The fellas talked about how great of a year Evan Engram can have this season. Do the Broncos have the best WR group in the AFC West. 

Mike Evans and Aniello Piro open today’s show reacting to a press conference that inspired little confidence, in fact, it did the opposite for Mike and most of Nuggets Nation. Mike and Aniello dig into the bombshell NFL collusion case that broke yesterday and dig through the nightmare scenario of a 7-year 350 million dollar Russ contract. Speaking of nightmare scenarios, the guys react to Josh Kroenke’s baffling comment about possibly trading Nikola Jokic. Mike and Aniello finish the first hour gauging the reaction of the 6am listeners with all of these bombshells dropping around them.

Mike Evans and Aniello Piro without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour lamenting how the NBA has killed interest in its own game with all this 2nd Apron business. Mike gauges the confidence level in the Nuggets after the introducing their new-look front office and coaching staff. Mike and Aniello are joined by our Senior Broncos Writer at Denversports.com, Andrew Mason, to get some insight into the Russ trade amid the NFL Collusion bombshell. The guys finish today’s show rounding out the Daily Top 5: Concerts They’ve Been To, and getting the national reaction to Josh Kroenke’s comment about the possibility of trading Jokic.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys debate if Gabe Landeskog should participate in the Olympics for team Sweeden. Would it be fair for the organization to ask Landy to sit out and miss playing for his country? After watching last night’s NBA Finals game and the Thunder’s Jalen Williams go for 40 points, Zach and Aniello ask if Jamal Murray can still be the robin to Jokic’s batman on a championship team.  Is the Nuggets championship window running out of time? Should the Broncos pick up the phone and start shopping around Audric Estime? Is Broncos Country moving on from Estime too quickly after only one season as a 20-21 year old? With CU football being one of the most bet on teams again, will they be able to repeat their success from a season ago?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello discuss what the biggest “green lights” would be for the Broncos in 2025. Will the Broncos be able to stay mostly healthy for another season? Will Bo Nix be able to avoid a “sophomore slump”? Will Nik Bonitto follow up his breakout season with another DPOY-esque season? We also discuss the “red lights” the Broncos could face this season. Could the Raiders be more of a challenge than they have been in recent years? Today’s “Three Count” includes the Panthers showing interest in former Bronco Justin Simmons, if the Panthers will win the Stanley Cup tonight or the Oilers will force a game 7, and if the Nuggets should have interest in Gary Harris after the Magic declined his team option. With the Rockies winning a second game in a row, and 3 out of their last 5, are we seeing a more competent operation from the team?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello react to Mikko Rantanen’s post on Instagram addressing the changes he went through this season and thanking the Dallas Stars fans. Would Mikko have handled this season differently in retrospect? After watching last night’s NBA Finals game and the Thunder’s Jalen Williams go for 40 points, Zach and Aniello ask if Jamal Murray can still be the robin to Jokic’s batman on a championship team. Have the Nuggets overvalued Murray throughout his time in Denver? Should the Broncos pick up the phone and start shopping around Audric Estime? Is it “inevitable” that Estime will be cut from the Broncos during training camp? How will the Buffs look in their first season without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? What would qualify as success this season?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello discuss what the biggest “green lights” would be for the Broncos in 2025. Will Bo Nix take the next step from his rookie year and be in compete command of the offense? Will JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey be the running back solution the Broncos have been looking for for years? What is the ceiling for wins in the 2025 season? Could the Raiders be more of a challenge than they have been in recent years? Will the Broncos be able to stay mostly healthy for another season? We wrap up the show with Denversports.com’s Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if the Broncos should be shopping Audric Estime for draft assets and Miko Rantanen thanking Stars fans in an Instagram post.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello continue their conversation on Caitlin Clark and how she compares to popular athletes throughout history and growing their respective sports. Should she be in the same conversation with athletes like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, etc.? Do we have yet another clue of the new site for the Broncos next stadium. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver? With massive trades underway in the NBA, is it time for Nuggets fans to be concerned that the team has still yet to announce their general manager? Are the Nuggets fumbling the Nikola Jokic prime? Announcements for Olympic hockey rosters came out over the weekend, and the guys are nervous about Gabe Landeskog being named to the Swedish team. Should the organization allow Landeskog to play during the three week Olympic break?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos off season and their time off between OTA’s and training camp. Will we see the Broncos and Courtland Sutton reach a contract extension before training camp starts? How much would the guys be willing to pay Sutton and where should he stack up with all wide receivers salaries in the NFL? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30. We wrap up the show with the reports of Broncos ownership purchasing a large plot of land off of I-25 and 6th. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Aniello take a deep dive into the Broncos off season and their time off between OTA’s and training camp. Will we see the Broncos and Courtland Sutton reach a contract extension before training camp starts? With Bo Nix on a rookie contract, is now the time to sign Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto to big contracts? If Bonitto and the Broncos don’t come to an agreement, do they run the risk of Bonitto having a great season and re-setting the market at his position? Today’s “Three Count” features JJ Spaun winning the US Open on a treacherous course in Oakmont, Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound tonight, and Joey Chestnut announcing he will participate in the hot dog eating contest on July 4 after missing it last year. The guys debate if Caitlin Clark has become the most popular athlete in all of sports under the age of 30.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the low ratings for both the NBA and NHL Finals. Have these sports decreased in quality or are networks doing a poor job of promoting the sports? Zach and Aniello question if we have yet another clue of the new site for the Broncos next stadium. Would the proposed location near Burnham Yards be the perfect location for fans across the metro area of Denver? With massive trades underway in the NBA, is it time for Nuggets fans to be concerned that the team has still yet to announce their general manager? Will the Nuggets have a GM in place by the time the NBA draft comes around? Announcements for Olympic hockey rosters came out over the weekend, and the guys are nervous about Gabe Landeskog being named to the Swedish team.

In the final hour, Cecil and Aniello reacted to the latest news of what the Kroenke family is buying next to Ball Arena. How can the Broncos get from 10 wins to 13? Could we see a 2nd-year slump from Bo Nix this season? Clsoing out the show, Cecil wonders why the Nuggets haven't named a GM yet. 

In the 3rd hour, Cecil and Aniello talked about the latest news about the Broncos and Courtland Sutton's contract discussions. Cecil explained why the Broncos shouldn't play money games with Sutton. Who are the most important players the Broncos need to pay coming up? The fellas reacted to Russell Westbrook declining his player option with the Nuggets. 

In the 2nd hour, Cecil and Aniello discussed if the Broncos can over take the Chiefs this season and win the division. The guys talked about the latest new with the stadium developments surrounding the Broncos. What is the latest purchase of Kroenke family around Ball Arena? The fellas broke down how the Broncos can go from 10 wins to 13. 

Cecil and Aniello opened the show reacting to last night's insane Stanley Cup game. The fellas gave their thoughts on Russell Westbrook declining his player option with the Nuggets. Who could the Nuggets target if Westbrook doesn't comeback? The guys talked about their favorite sports memories with their dads with Father's Day coming up. 

On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including a U.S. trade court's ruling on the Trump administration's tariffs, Salesforce's acquisition of AI-powered data management company Informatica, and the end of Elon Musk's time in government. Next, Josh and Yaz speak with the showrunner and co-creator of "Hacks," Lucia Aniello, about the Emmy-winning comedy's season finale. They also discuss how Aniello created and runs the show with her husband, Paul W. Downs, and her close friend Jen Statsky, as well as how they foster a supportive writers' room. Finally, Yaz interviews the co-author of "Like: The Button That Changed the World," Bob Goodson, about how data from your likes can be used to train AI-driven algorithms to deliver more content you're obsessed with.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Aniello cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to a hypothetical trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Draymond Green and Buddy Hield. Would Draymond bring an edge to the team that the Nuggets could use? We also have breaking news as SGA has officially won the NBA’s MVP award. Why did the NBA wait so long to hand out the award? Phil and Aniello react to Michael Malone’s comments from the ESPN broadcast, last night. Was Malone taking a shot at Jokic and the Nuggets when he said, “SGA showed why he’s the MVP”? Phil answers if David Adelman is the right guy to be the next Nuggets head coach after a short stint as interim head coach. Will Adelman be able to get the most out of the Nuggets roster? What is Adelman’s philosophy? Should the Nuggets still perform a full search for their head coach opening? How do the guys feel about NFL players being allowed to participate in the Olympics for flag football? Would Phil have played in the Olympics if he was still in the league? Who would be the best option for team USA’s quarterback?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello react to Michael Malone’s comments from last night as well as from months ago regarding the NBA MVP. Which quote is actually how Malone feels about who deserves the award? Did Nikola Jokic make Malone who he is? How deserving of the MVP award was SGA? Did the league and the media push for SGA to win the award? Today’s “Three Count” features the “tush push” nearly getting banned from NFL owners but falling 2 votes short, the discourse on Twitter surround SGA’s foul baiting, and Bo Nix throwing out the first pitch at the Rockies and Yankees game on Friday. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss where the Nuggets stand in the NBA’s CBA, how does a Christian Braun extension impact the Nuggets finances, and how being in the second apron restricts a team.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello react to James Palmer’s comments on Sean Payton and the Broncos, going pedal to the metal and wanting people to know they’ve arrived. Does Sean have reason to be so confident in his group? Will the Broncos defense be able to make life easier for Bo Nix and the offense? Phil walks up through what the Broncos rookie class is going through. What is there to like from this Broncos rookie class so far? We react to the NFL rule changes and the ones that didn’t pass. Should the league ban the “tush push”? How can the NFL improve their kickoff and onside kick rules? Phil answers if David Adelman is the right guy to be the next Nuggets head coach after a short stint as interim head coach. Will Adelman be able to get the most out of the Nuggets roster? What other names should the Nuggets interview during the hiring process? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello dive into the NBA MVP discourse as SGA was officially announced as the winner today. Was Nikola Jokic snubbed from the award after having his best season yet? Did the league award SGA the MVP because “it was his turn”? Has SGA’s “foul baiting” gone too far and ruined the viewing experience of Thunder games? We react to James Palmer’s comments on Sean Payton and the Broncos, going pedal to the metal and wanting people to know they’ve arrived. Does Sean have reason to be so confident in his group? Will the Broncos defense be able to make life easier for Bo Nix and the offense? We wrap up the show with breaking news of Colts owner Jim Irsay passing away as well as how the Nuggets ownership should proceed in the offseason.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Aniello Prio and he explained why he would keep playing Michael Porter Jr. in this series. What does Aniello think of Jamal Murray's performance last night. The guys explained why they don't want to hear about the Nuggets being tired late in games. What Broncos WR could be fighting for his job this season? 

In the final hour, Cecil and Aniello reacted to the breaking news of the Avalanche firing assistant coach, Ray Bennett. The fellas then heard from GM Chris MacFarland on the firing. Was Joe Sakic involved in the Mikko Rantanen trade? Will Petersen joined the show to recap what he learned in the Avs press conference today. Are the Avs going to run this roster back? 

In the 3rd hour, Cecil and Aniello gave their thoughts on last night's Nuggets game. Did David Adelman get out of the way at the right times to let Nikola Jokic talk with the team and did he already win the Denver head coaching job? Cecil explained that Jared Bednar got outcoached by Stars head coach, Peter DeBoer. Should the Avs run it back with the same roster next season? 

In the 2nd hour, Cecil and Aniello recapped the Nuggets' victory over the Thunder last night. The guys broke down how Aaron Gordon changed his game since becoming a Nugget. What should we expect from the Avs' press conference today? Cecil explained why he wants changes with the Avalanche and mentioned that Cale Makar didn't play well against Dallas. Ian Eagle joined the show after he called last night's Nuggets game against the Thunder. 

Cecil and Aniello opened the show reacting to the Nuggets beating the Thunder last night in Game 1. Did the Nuggets win that game or did the Thunder lose it? Cecil explained why he was happy that Russell Westbrook passed the ball on the final possession. The guys talked about how Aaron Gordon has improved his 3-point game. Did David Adelman solidify a head coaching after last night's game? 

In the final hour, Cecil and Aniello broke down what kind of impact Russell Westbrook will have in this series against the Thunder. Jake Shapiro joined the show to give his thoughts on the Nuggets-Thunder series and explained why he thinks the Thunder will win. Do the fellas like listening to sporting events on the radio while driving during a road trip? Closing out the show, the fellas gave their final predictions for the Nuggets-Thunder series. Kissner explained why this is the worst loss in Avs history. 

In the 3rd hour, Cecil and Aniello previewed tonight's Nuggets game against OKC. Can the Nuggets steal Game 1 tonight? The fellas discussed if Nikola Jokic will have a domiant series against SGA and the Thunder. The guys got into a heated debate discussing if the Avs should fire Jared Bednar. 

In the 2nd hour, Cecil and Aniello discussed if David Adelman could become the permanent head coach moving forward after this season. Can the Nuggets use the "tired" excuse if they lose tonight in OKC? The fellas broke down if the Jared Bednar deserves to be fired after losing to the Stars in Round 1. 

Mike Evans and Aniello Piro with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour talking about Rory McIlroy’s Masters win and a draft scenario where Shedeur slides down the board. Mike and Aniello preview the Avs’ first round matchup against the Stars and whether there need to be consequences if they get bounced. Aniello calls his shot for the Broncos’ 20th overall pick. Aniello gets his introduction to Stink before the big guy gives his scouting report on the Ohio State RB’s after they hear the Broncos are visiting with one of them. The guys finish the third hour talking about the CU jersey retirement controversy after hearing what our CU legend Phillip Lindsay had to say on the matter. 

Mike Evans and Aniello Piro open the second hour previewing the Nuggets’ first round matchup with the Clippers. They discuss if they would want the Broncos to make a big swing for one of the most premium players in the Draft. Mike and Aniello open the text line to the 7am listeners to address their takes and answer their question about the new guy. What’s Trending? Status updates on Landy, the Nuggets’ playoff schedule, Jokic’s MVP season, the Rockies reap what they sow, and some crusty old media guys blow things out of proportion.