Podcasts about AVS

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they discuss how much they and the Avs will miss Val Nichushkin after the trade. Mike rants about Costco shoppers. Stink explains why he thinks the Broncos could’ve won the Super Bowl if the Broncos had a healthy Bo Nix. How much pressure are Sean Payton and Bo Nix under going forward? Is it Super Bowl or Bust for the Broncos now? What’s Trending? The Avs’ strategy is clear, a good loss for Team USA, and a wildcard run for the Rockies?  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they debate how much merit the Avs’ apparent strategy of building through free agency is. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will they perform with the team’s captain out of commission? Mike and Stink cap off the week coming up with ideas to get Stoke back and speculating who else on the Avalanche could get dealt over the weekend.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they run through the headlines of the morning between the Nuggets’ draft, the Avs’ trading Jack Drury to Nashville, and the LaMelo trade to Minnesota. They run through the top five improvements that Bo needs to make to take it to the next level. They run some of Stoke’s symptoms through Doctor Google to end the third hour.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which of the Broncos on the final year of their contract are most likely to get an extension. Is there any chance the Broncos bring back Evan Engram after a rocky first season in Denver? Could anyone take Riley Moss's starting cornerback spot across from Pat Surtain? What did the guys make of the Nuggets' two second-round picks in the NBA Draft last night? Zach breaks down who Trevon Brazile is as a prospect and what he brings to the Nuggets roster. Will Bryce Hopkins make an impact for the Nuggets or more likely be a G-League player? We dive into the news of the day in  Val Nichushkin getting traded to Columbus in exchange for draft assets. We look back on Val's roller coaster of a time with the Avs. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Val Nichushkin's departure from Colorado. Will details Val's controversial time as a member of the Avs, the ups and the downs. How will the Avs utilize the cap space created from trading Nichushkin? Would the Avs have won another championship if Val had not been suspended and missed time due to his addiction problems? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the US's World Cup possibilities as they look to make it further in the bracket than they have in recent history. Could soccer pass up hockey as the 4th most popular sport in the country? Zach and Phil break down the Nuggets' 35th overall pick in Trevon Brazile out of Arkansas. What does Brazile bring to the Nuggets roster? Will Brazile be an impact player or more of a development project? We react to the breaking news that the Avalanche have traded Val Nichushkin to Columbus for draft capital. We recap Val's time in Denver, from the good of the 2022 Cup run to the bad of being suspended multiple times. How will the Avs use this freed-up cap space after "salary dumping" Nichushkin? We respond to your thoughts on the text line regarding Val's departure. Did Val cost the Avs a second championship in this window? 

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the Nuggets draft picks from the second round. Are either of those players NBA-ready? Which one could project to be a rotational player, and who did we compare him to? The Avs made a trade with their old friend Chris McFarland in Nashville. Who got moved, and how can this help the Avs with Cale Makar? Which team last night made moves that will impact next season faster? What are the biggest questions for the Denver Broncos defense? The Rockies had another comeback win last night. We’re talking this thing day to day, but a lot of Rockies fans still are upset! Is it better to demand instant results or take it game by game with a young Rockies team?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the Nuggets draft picks from the second round. Are either of those players NBA-ready? Which one could project to be a rotational player, and who did we compare him to? The Avs made a trade with their old friend Chris McFarland in Nashville. Who got moved, and how can this help the Avs with Cale Makar? Which team last night made moves that will impact next season faster? What are the biggest questions for the Denver Broncos defense? Who can help the Broncos replace JFM’s production? The Rockies had another comeback win last night. We’re talking this thing day to day, but a lot of Rockies fans still are upset! Is it better to demand instant results or take it game by game with a young Rockies team?   

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they answer some “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong’s” about Klint Kubiak and Stink’s love for the Washington. They play a game to predict which games Stink will be calling this football season. Will Shedeur be able to win the starting job in Cleveland or is there just too much red tape to overcome? A “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong” point is in dispute and Mike explains why the Avs should make this trade if it’s available.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Mount Rushmore of Colorado-born athletes and who the GOAT is. Darrin Chiaverini joins the show to discuss his time with Davis Webb at Texas Tech, what Webb will bring after his promotion to become the Broncos' offensive coordinator, and Coach Chiaverini's praise of Phil after coaching him at CU. Chiaverini shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter "skipping the line" to be honored at Colorado. Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to Chiaverini's comments on the Buffs, Jack Drury getting traded to Nashville to rejoin the Avs former GM Chris MacFarland, and the top 5 picks in the NBA Draft last night. We react to Dick Monfort charging $23 a head to watch World Cup games at McGregor Square. Is this move "fair or foul"? Is Monfort being greedy, or is this just capitalism? 

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the Nuggets uneventful draft day. They traded away their first-round pick. Why? Was it the correct decision, or did they leave some talent on the table? Should they make a pick tonight or continue to acquire assets? Are the only questions for the Broncos offense JK’s health and their tight ends? Can Davis Webb unlock the tight end room in a way this team hasn’t seen in years? With what we know right now, which roster is better positioned for a title run, the Nuggets or the Avs? What did the Rockies do last night? Is it our responsibility as fans to voice our frustration with the team to try and get a change?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the Nuggets uneventful draft day. They traded away their first-round pick. Why? Was it the correct decision, or did they leave some talent on the table? Should they make a pick tonight or continue to acquire assets? Is the only question for the Broncos defense, who replaces Cooper? With the loss of John Franklin-Myers and possibly Jonathon Cooper, is pass rushing their biggest concern? With what we know right now, which roster is better positioned for a title run, the Nuggets or the Avs? What did the Rockies do last night? Is it our responsibility as fans to voice our frustration with the team to try and get a change?

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys preview the NBA draft! The Nuggets pick at 26. What do we expect them to do with that pick? Will they use it, trade it to move back, or move up in the draft? Which players do the guys like? The Bucks traded away their franchise cornerstone in Giannis. How does this shake up the NBA, and how does it impact Denver? Big Val has come up in a lot of Avs rumors. What can they get for him? The Rockies walked off the Red Sox last night! How did they turn around a comedic 8th inning into a magical 9th?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys preview the NBA draft! The Nuggets pick at 26. What do we expect them to do with that pick? Will they use it, trade it to move back, or move up in the draft? Which players do the guys like? The Bucks traded away their franchise cornerstone in Giannis. How does this shake up the NBA, and how does it impact Denver? Big Val has come up in a lot of Avs rumors. What can they get for him? The NFL announced it will not hold a supplemental draft. What does that mean for Brendan Sorsby?

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck get the pod going by discussing the two big trades in the NBA that went down last night. Giannis was traded to Miami and the T-Wolves dealt Julius Randle to Brooklyn in a salary dump. The NBA Draft is tonight and the Nuggets hold the No. 26 pick. Will they make a big trade and move up/move back? Could Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun be moved tonight? Who are some draft prospects that would be a good fit with Denver? Plus, Val Nichushkin trade talks are heating up – should the Avs look to unload his contract? Is he still one of the more valuable players on the team? Catch a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke’s out and Stink’s backpack is moldy. They recap their Father’s Day weekends and the sports viewing from it like Wyndham Clark winning the US Open in front of a hostile crowd and the Rox beating Skenes. Stink channels his inner ugly American to vent about the World Cup for a bit before he lays out the questions he still has about the Broncos’ roster now that the offseason is complete. The NBA and NHL drafts are this week, what do the Nuggets and Avs need to accomplish to get where they want to go? Mike and Stink wrap up the first hour opening the text lines to some irate soccer fans.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they cover a couple of stories from the US Open like the 17-year old golfing and Wyndham Clark playing the heel for the PGA Tour. They discuss how the TE’s will split reps this season and how they need to perform. Is it even up to them? What does Bo Nix need to do to make the 3rd year leap and earn the respect of the NFL world? The NBA and NHL offseasons have officially begun, Mike and Mark chop it up about what the Nuggets and Avs need to do. What’s Trending? Anger management, baby steps, and live coverage from Portugal.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the Juneteenth edition of the show. They kick off the third hour defining the difference between a good team and a talented team. Chad breaks down why the Avs have struggled in the playoffs in spite of being the most talented team in the NHL. The Ringer ranked the Top 100 players in the NBA and they think the new guard are coming in. John and Chad tell them why it’s premature to crown the new blood. The guys discuss whether the disrespect the national media has shown toward Bo is actually justified. John and Chad wrap up the third hour airing their concerns about the Broncos’ lack of takeaways last season carrying over to this season. 

In Hour 3, the guys get into some Avs talk with thoughts on the trade of Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators for a goaltender and two draft picks. Would the Avs have beaten Carolina in the Stanley Cup Final? Plus, thoughts on the Broncos WR room, in particular Marvin Mims. With Davis Webb as OC, will we see more/less touches for Mims? How does Jaylen Waddle factor into all of this? Father's Day plans/traditions. 

The offseason is officially underway, and Ross Colton is the first man out the door after being traded to the Nashville Predators for draft picks. With the cap space opened up, what dominos are next to fall for Joe Sakic and the Avs this offseason. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions after beating Vegas, what can the Avalanche learn from them to bring home another title? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the war for Stink's parking spot escalates. Stink gets in bright and early to take his parking spot back and to tell everybody about the first day of Broncos mandatory minicamp. Bo spoke about his ankle, ostensibly with good news, but Mike and Stoke wonder if the Broncos’ QB needs to change the way he plays the game. Mike discusses whether the Broncos’ ownership needs to take the Jonathan Cooper matter into their own hands. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour covering the Avs’ first move of the offseason and a young, intriguing Rockies team.  

In hour three, Dover and Cecil look at the Broncos mini camp! What did Bo Nix have to say at mini-camp? Where is he after the ankle surgeries? Can we put the injury concerns to bed now? How does he feel about his new weapon in Waddle? What are his goals going into his third year? The Avs and Super Joe wasted no time in making moves. What did we think the trade was for, and could this be two friends doing each other a solid? We get another update on the Jonathon Cooper situation. 

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by reacting to what Bo Nix told the media yesterday. Where is he after the ankle surgeries? Can we put the injury concerns to bed now? How does he feel about his new weapon in Waddle? The Avs and Super Joe wasted no time in making moves. What did we think the trade was for, and could this be two friends doing each other a solid? We get another update on the Jonathon Cooper situation. We show a little love to the Rockies to close the hour.   

0:00 - Summer means one thing: rankings and lists. And ranking lists. Lists of rankings! The Ringer ranked the Top 100 NBA players now that the season's in the books. We know Jokic is on the list. Where does he rank. How many Nuggets cracked the Top 100?14:46 - Ross Colton is headed to Nashville! Chris MacFarland's first move as the Predators GM involves his old team. How much more tinkering with the Avs rosters can we expect this summer? How much does it need?29:36 - Oh, by the way...these World Cup water breaks/hydration breaks are just commercial breaks. We're trying to disguise them, but that's all they are. Have you see how much it costs to buy hydration break commercial air time? We're talking Super Bowl commerical prices here.Oh, by the way...Luka Doncic helped Jaxson Hayes get Slovenian citizenship. Hayes can now play with Doncic on Team Slovenia in international games. That...kinda feels like we're coloring outside the lines a bit here, doesn't it?Oh, by the way...a French World Cup fan has fallen in love with Buc-ee's. He tried to be a snob and avoid it, but he got sucked in. He posted a video online detailing his experience and it's fantastic.

0:00 - Chris MacFarland got to Nashville, set up his desk, connected to the Wi-Fi, then immediately called his old team to make a deal. Ross Colton is headed to the Predators. The Avs got some draft picks and a goalie in return. Sakic is back to his wheelin' and dealin' ways. What's the game plan here? What's his next move?17:13 - Broncos Mandatory Mini-Camp is underway and everyone is focused on one thing and one thing only: BO NIX'S ANKLES, BABY. LFG. What did Bo himself have to say about his ankles yesterday?33:36 - Zlatan has been fantastic on TV during the World Cup. He's been going full Zlatan. He was asked to rank his Top 10 players in the World Cup now, and his #1 shouldn't surprise you at all.After that, the Rockies won last night! We totally thought they were gonna blow it and then they didn't. It's still early his in his career, but MAN, that Cole Carrigg is looking legit.

00:00 Cross talk.22:15 Payton and Nix comments on Bo's ankle.35:20 Avs trade Ross Colton, Payton comments on Jonathan Cooper.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Broncos as they started minicamp this week. We hear from Bo Nix on where the team is at at this point in the offseason, his procedures on his ankle, and much more. Will Nix come back and be able to utilize his mobility as he did before the surgeries? How will Bo Nix and Sean Payton's relationship grow without Payton calling plays? We react to the latest with the Broncos new potential stadium. Will the city of Denver and the Broncos be able to overcome all the obstacles still in the way of moving to Burnham Yard? Could the Broncos new stadium be a host for the 2031 Women's World Cup if the construction is completed by then? We wrap up the show reacting to the Avalanche trading Ross Colton to Nashville to reunite with the Avs' former GM and sharing an update on Jonathan Cooper as his lawyers put out a message today. 

In hour two, Dover and Cecil look at Sean Payton. Where did he have shortcomings as a play caller? Can Davis Webb clean those up next season? The Broncos added two players from the UFL. How does Cecil feel about them? What could their arrival signal for one Broncos receiver? What are the Avs missing on their roster? We check our X to close the hour?   

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil look at Sean Payton. Where did he have shortcomings as a play caller? Can Davis Webb clean those up next season? The Broncos added two players from the UFL. How does Cecil feel about them? What could their arrival signal for one Broncos receiver? What are the Avs missing on their roster? Did the Knicks' success and Brunson's contract impact how future front offices will talk to superstars? Will that impact Nikola Jokic’s contract?   

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and what they have that the Nuggets are lacking in. Will the Nuggets ever get back the connectivity we saw in 2023? Zach and Phil react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times? How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? Would only one championship for this core be a disappointment? We react to the championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? We react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times?  How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? We react to JK Dobbins calling his shot to lead the NFL in rushing and to stay healthy throughout the season. We react to the NBA championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them?  

In hour three, Dover and Cecil look at the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche! What's next for the Nuggets? Do they have any plans for their core next year, and is it enough to win a title? Who is closer to the mountain top after this year, the Nuggets or the Avs? What are the Avs missing to get there? Have we seen the best of Zach Allen? The Rockies had a shaky weekend, but ended with a bang. What are we hoping to see from the Rockies this month?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil now that an NBA champion has been crowned, what's next for the Nuggets? Should they look to extend Watson now? What did the Dallas Mavericks do over the weekend that has Josh curious? What can Jaylen Waddle do for Bo Nix and Davis Webb?  What will the Avs look like once Cale signs his big extension? We also heard from Vance Joseph. What did he learn from his head coaching interviews?  

In hour two, Dover and Cecil, now that an NBA champion has been crowned, what's next for the Nuggets? Should they look to extend Watson now? What did the Dallas Mavericks do over the weekend that has Josh curious? What can Jaylen Waddle do for Bo Nix and Davis Webb? Can his numbers turn Nix into an MVP contender? What will the Avs look like once Cale signs his big extension? We check our X to close the hour.   

0:00 - Jalen Bruson took a $100 million dollar pay cut a few years ago so the Knicks had more money to sign good depth pieces. ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS. Well, his gamble paid off. His wallet's a little lighter, but he's forever a legend in New York City. 16:21 - To run it back or not to run it back? That is the question. Should the Golden Knights run it back with Torts as their head coach? The Avs are essentially running it back with the same team, Bedsie included. Look at how long Carolina stuck with Rod Brind'Amour! But what about the Nuggets. If they literally can't afford to run it back, what should they do with the roster?32:58 - People from every corner of the globe are flocking to the US for the World Cup. And these Europeans are having their eyes opened to the glorious world of things like Buc-ee's, Cracker Barrel, and Taco Bell. It's been so fun seeing all these tourists on social media documenting the gems they've found in America. 

On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Knicks winning their first NBA title since the 1972-73 season. Did the Spurs and Wemby run out of gas in the Finals? Will it take Wemby some time to win his first championship, sort of like Michael Jordan? The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games. How would the Avs have fared against Carolina? Plus, is Davis Webb the most interesting man in the Broncos offseason? With Sean Payton's new contract, will that give Webb a shorter or longer leash as a play-caller? Check out another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from the Glenn Bar and Grill. The guys recap Zach's time on the golf course yesterday, playing 100 holes for charity, and all the massive news in Denver sports yesterday that he missed. Zach and Phil react to the latest in the Jonothan Cooper story with the law and his domestic violence allegations. Could Cooper get released from the Broncos with the poor decisions he's made in the last week? We react to Davis Webb explaining how Jaylen Waddle coming to Denver reminds him of when the Bills traded for Stephon Diggs in Josh Allen's third season in the NFL. Will Bo Nix take a massive leap in production like Allen did with the arrival of an elite number one receiver? We hear from Joe Sakic and his comments from the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conference. Is the Avs organization not upset enough about the way they were defeated in the playoffs? 

0:00 - Jonathon Cooper's been arrested twice in a week or so. Sean Payton, George Paton, and the Walton-Penner group have a big decision to make. This is the first serious off-the-field issue they've had to deal with. Will they hang onto Cooper and wait for due process of the law? Or should they cut him immediately and avoid a potential headache completely?14:18 - Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke finally held the Avs end of the season press conference yesterday. Right off the bat, they made one thing clear: Jared Bednar is the head coach because the locker room loves him. It doesn't matter what any of us jackwagons behind a microphone think. The players want him. That's why he's still here.33:41 - Moser's dealing with technical issues, blood sugar issues, and bad smell issues today. Happy Friday. Then after that...It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered.

0:00 - Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke FINALLY addressed the media yesterday for the Avs end of the season press conference. Did they say the right things? Did they answer all the questions we've had in the offseason so far?15:30 - News broke during this segment that Jonathon Cooper has been arrested again. He's back in Douglas County jail. Yikes. His days in orange and blue may be coming to a close sooner than we all expected.Mid-segment, Marc Moser disappeared completely and handed off his headset to Conor McGahey. Hi Conor! What a pleasant surprise.33:42 - Conor McGahey is a HUGE soccer fan and has been a hockey ref since his teenage years. Let's preview the World Cup with a true soccer junkie. Who do the USA Men never stand a real chance? What are reasonable expectations for them this year?

0:00 - Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper is back in Douglas County jail. He got arrested again last night. This situation has gone from bad to worse. Can the Broncos hang onto him? Or is that a guy you need to cut loose immediately?17:03 - John-Michael Liles throws on the headset so Moser can take another Twix break. JML was at the Avs end of season presser yesterday. What were his takeaways from everything Sakic and Kroenke had to say?32:47 - Oh, by the way...Phil Mickelson is back in the headlines again for the wrong reasons. He's had a meteoric fall from grace in the past few years. Oh, by the way...Karl-Anthony Towns was playing chess on the final play of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Everyone else was playing checkers. Oh, by the way...a top outfield prospect for the Dodgers hurt his knee because he had to dodge (no pun intended) the bat dog. 

The end of season press conference for Joe Sakic and the Avalanche might not have been the most informative, but it still revealed some interesting tidbits about the Avs future. The coaching staff will remain the same, and the Avs are pretty much going to run this back as best they can going into next season, with the same coaching staff. How do we feel about the Avs direction heading into the offseason. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle For the latest in Denver Sports, stay tuned here at Mile High Sports where you get daily coverage on your favorite teams, boots on the ground from our credentialed reporters. Every Team. Every Day. Subscribe to our channel: / milehighsports Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @MileHighSports Check out our website: MileHighSports.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the ratings are through the roof for the NBA and NHL Playoffs. Mike and Stink break down why both Finals series have captured the attention of people across America. They rave about the power of Madison Square Garden and the role it played in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. They preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and they give their do’s and don’ts for Joe Sakic’s press conference later today. Stink explains why the national pundits’ “1-score games” narrative about the Broncos is incorrect. Mike and Stink end the third hour answering texts about the media darling QB’s across the NFL and the Avs’ offseason. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Josh Kroenke explaining why the Avalanche and Nuggets are not in the same situation and why he is not treating their offseasons the same. Why is Josh much more involved with the Nuggets and not as much with the Avs? Could the Avalanche make a splashy trade this offseason that shakes up the core of the team? Would the Avs be able to recoup any assets in return for Val Nichuskin or Ross Colton? We react to the news of the day in Sean Payton and the Broncos agreeing to a new 5-year contract extension. We hear from Sean on how great ownership has been here in Denver, and wanting to coach until he stops being excited about football.  We pivot to the Avalanche as Joe Sakic spoke today at the team's end-of-the-season press conference. We hear Sakic's thoughts on Cale Makar's looming extension and the injuries the team suffered in the playoffs. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will live from Todd Creek Golf Course. The guys react to the breaking news of the day in Sean Payton and the Broncos agreeing to a new 5-year contract extension. Will Payton get a pay raise in his new contract after all the success he's had in Denver the past few seasons? Does this rule out a future in which Davis Webb will be the head coach of the Broncos? Phil and Will continue to discuss Sean Payton's contract extension, and we hear from Sean on how great ownership has been here in Denver, and still being excited about football. We pivot to the Avalanche as Joe Sakic spoke today at the team's end-of-the-season press conference. We hear Sakic's thoughts on Jared Bednar returning for next season, even in the final year of his contract. Will Bednar get an extension before the next season starts? Will the Avs and Cale Makar agree on a contract extension this offseason? 

In hour two, Dover and Cecil react to the big news of the day! The Broncos have extended Sean Payton! What does this mean for the Broncos' timeline? Does this mean you’re losing Davis Webb and Vance Joseph next season? Kevin Kissner gives us the stats we need to know about tight ends and running backs. What numbers do they need to reach on a Super Bowl-contending team? Do we trust the Avs front office as we wait for their presser to start? We check our X to close the hour.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike works his way back into golf shape and Stoke calls Stink out for flaking on the Broncos alumni event yesterday. Gabriel Landeskog got some new hardware for the season he had and Cole Carigg made his electrifying debut for the Rockies, can the young man be one of the future core Rockies? Sean Payton and the guys are talkin’ about Bo, specifically his ankle and the long term worries about his health. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour wondering what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing that the Avs couldn’t.

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, it is a contentious start to the second hour as Stoke holds Stink accountable for flaking on him yet again. Stoke raves about the Broncos’ new facility, could it be the best in the world? Mike pats the Avs’ disappointment-in-chief on the back for getting a couple of awards for leadership. The guys are talkin’ about Bo, specifically his arm strength and the QB evaluation throughout his NFL journey. What’s Trending? Champ needs to see more reps from Bo, the future of the Rox, it’s fair to compare the Canes to the Avs, and a do or die Game 4.  

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at the Stanley Cup Final! What did we see from the Carolina Hurricanes, and what can the Avs learn from them? A big trade suggestion was made, but how do we feel about it? What does Champ Bailey think about Bo Nix? What can keep Nix from being a top 10 QB? How serious is this ankle injury? Can Jaylen Waddle help the Broncos get into the top half of the NFL in explosive plays?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil react to what Andrew Mason found about teams in the following year after winning a lot of one-score games. What does history tell us about the Broncos going into next year? Kevin Kissner breaks down some numbers in “Kiss My Stats!” What do Super Bowl champion number two receivers average? What does Courtland Sutton need to aim for? Some news came out of the Nuggets camp. What was it and how did we react? What will the Avs press conference look like tomorrow? We preview the NBA Finals game to close out the show!

My guest today is Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber. Before Uber, Dara ran Expedia for thirteen years. We start with why he took this job in 2017, and a big part of that story is Daniel Ek, who told him that life is not about happiness, it is about impact. We talk about what the chaos felt like on day one, and how his family leaving Iran when he was nine shaped the way he handles pressure today.  We spend most of our time on autonomous vehicles and Uber's role as the demand aggregator in a world of physical AI. Dara explains why Uber is a supply-led company, what it will take to win, and why he expects many winners in AVs rather than one.  We also discuss Uber's $10 billion in free cash flow, the push toward a single app for everything, and what he has learned from Allen & Co, Barry Diller and Reed Hastings. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Intro to Dara Khosrowshahi (00:03:37) How Daniel Ek Convinced Dara to Take the Uber Job (00:06:54) Bringing Order to Chaos (00:09:20) Managing Stress as a Leader (00:11:22) The Chip on His Shoulder (00:12:53) Parenting Lessons (00:17:01) Mandate for AI Adoption (00:21:21) Uber's Role in Physical AI (00:22:48) Winning the AV Demand Race (00:27:41) Partnering vs. Competing with Waymo (00:32:05) AV Success Unlocks New Markets (00:35:09) Why Drones Haven't Arrived Yet (00:36:27) Regional AV Rollout Differences (00:37:35) Uber Eats International Winning Formula (00:39:44) Key to Aggregating Supply Well (00:44:34) Adding Hotels to Uber Platform (00:50:46) Lessons in Marketing at Scale (00:52:59) Apps vs. AI Agents in Seven Years (00:54:08) What Dara Learned from Barry Diller (00:56:52) What Dara Learned from Allen & Co (01:00:09) Buybacks vs. Growth Investing (01:04:17) Lessons from Reed Hastings (01:05:49) The Kindest Thing

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's Western Conference Finals Game 6 between the Thunder and Spurs, comments made by JJ McCarthy in reference to his relationship with Kyler Murray, what's going on in MLB as Shohei Ohtani continues to set records as labor negotiations are about to heat up, a recap of last night's conversations with all the league's commissioners, and more. Joining the show is about three great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB, 2x Emmy award winner for NFL Live, and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, to chat about the Kyler Murray/JJ McCarthy situation, which teams with new OC's he's worried about, and more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, 18 year NHL veteran, 2006 1st overall pick, and ESPN NHL analyst, Erik Johnson joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes looks like they're pulling away from the Habs, how Vegas managed to sweep the Avs, and more. Later, 21 year NBA veteran, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA, 9x All NBA-Defense, and 2x Gold Medalist, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about Adam Silver and Tyrese Haliburton's comments last night on the state of the NBA, his stance on all the flopping and how it's getting taught now, his thoughts on tonight's game, this run the Knicks are on, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices