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In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil broke down which Broncos player will make the biggest jump in their second season. Dover explained why he's really liked what he's seen from Troy Franklin in camp. Jake Shapiro joined the show and mentioned that he's starting to believe more in Bo Nix this year. Who steps up if Courtland Sutton misses time? 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Garett Bolles talking about the RB room this year. Dover explained how this Broncos team knows their expectations. The guys reacted to NFL players getting in trouble for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value. Jake Shapiro joined the show and mentioned that he doesn't think Bo Nix will win a Super Bowl after his rookie contract. 

22:30 - Frank Schwab (NFL Writer/Yahoo Sports) 38:15 - Dan Swartos (SDHSAA Executive Director) 1:20:15 - Jake Shapiro (denversports.com) 1:37:45 - Zach Borg (SD Sports Broadcaster)

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on July 29, 2025 Jake Shapiro from Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan in Denver joined to talk about Coach Prime & The Colorado Buffaloes. Also, quick notes from Denver Broncos training camp & thoughts on the Nuggets.  Jake loves his salacious celebrity stories. Today he's focused on Katy Perry's rebound after her split from Orlando Bloom.  What starts as a WNBA story about a wig falling off turns into an interesting question. Are there any toupees in the NBA? 

Jake Shapiro from Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan in Denver joined to talk about Coach Prime & The Colorado Buffaloes. Also, quick notes from Denver Broncos training camp & thoughts on the Nuggets. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from July 29, 2025 Hour 1 Kyle Whittingham opened up about Utah's Offense looking a lot different this year than it has in recent years.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Details on a shooting at the NFL Offices in New York, Taylor Hendricks returning to 5 on 5 play, BYU QB Battle thoughts NBA Player Marcus Morris facing felony charges because of a bad check.  Hour 2 Jake Shapiro from Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan in Denver joined to talk about Coach Prime & The Colorado Buffaloes. Also, quick notes from Denver Broncos training camp & thoughts on the Nuggets.  Jake loves his salacious celebrity stories. Today he's focused on Katy Perry's rebound after her split from Orlando Bloom.  What starts as a WNBA story about a wig falling off turns into an interesting question. Are there any toupees in the NBA? 

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jake Shapiro, Sports Analyst for DenverSports.com Latest on the CFP format The Top 10: Last 10 states to be added to the union

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on July 23, 2025. 2025 CFB season one month away; Wishlist for what we want to see Latest on the MLB to Utah movement Would You Rather? Jake Shapiro, Sports Analyst for DenverSports.com Latest on the CFP format The Top 10: Last 10 states to be added to the union NBA rebuild rankings NFL Blitz: Russell Wilson is QB1 for the NY Giants Best and Worst of the Day

Jake Shapiro, Sports Analyst for DenverSports.com, joins the program to preview the Colorado Buffaloes ahead of the 2025 college football season.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro open the second hour calling out Mike about his fajitas and proposing a Fan barbecue to figure out who reigns supreme on a grill. They address the State of the Nuggets and they highlight the new faces they brought in. Could this be the best Nuggets team of all time? Piro and Shapiro discuss all things Broncos like the state of the roster with a QB in place, the Broncos’ needs, and the expectations for the team this year. What’s Trending? A key contract for the Broncos, new ideas for the All Star Game, and the Shemar Stewart situation. The guys finish the second hour with #4 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro open today’s show chopping it up about the All Star Game and the new winning format. The guys answer some texts about their baseball addictions, and they talk concerts as they set up the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs. The Broncos finally put pen to paper with their first round rookie, Jahdae Barron, and how it could set the foundation for an all-time CB tandem. It’s all eyes on RJ Harvey as they discuss the implications of the draft contract disputes across the NFL. Aniello and Jake wrap up the first hour with #5 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro with Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with some guy talk about cold leftovers before they dig into Jahdae Barron finally putting pen to paper to possibly make the best CB duo of all time. They sort through the 2nd round holdout situation and how it relates to RJ Harvey and even Shemar Stewart. Stink finds his brethren in Jake and Aniello as they get him caught up to #3 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs. Stink closes out the third hour giving the guys a lesson in continuity for a young, ascending team.

Aniello Piro and Jake Shapiro with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour addressing the Vegas over/under win totals for the AFC West. They pivot to the hardwood to get Stink’s take on how much the Nuggets improved over last season. Notable MPJ truther Jake Shapiro and the #1 MPJ hater Mark Schlereth have a dialogue about the Cam Johnson trade. The guys hit #2 of the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs. Aniello, Jake, and Stink finish today’s show with their #1 on the Daily Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Songs, as well as the best stories of the morning.

22:40 - Jake Shapiro (denversports.com) 41:45 - Jake Sorensen (93.7 The Ticket- Lincoln, NE) 1:06:30 - Craig Mattick (SD Sports Broadcaster/SDPB) 1:21:00 - Rob Keighron (Wednesday Happy Hour presented by quepasarc.com)

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, Dover and Cecil broke down which local Denver sports team made the biggest upgrades this year. The guys told their best and worst 4th of July stories. Jake Shapiro joined the show to give his thoughts on the Nuggets new additions. How much pressure is on David Adelman this season? How did Aaron Gordon's new deal help the Nuggets? 

Richie Carni and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with a wolfpack huddle apologizing to the Nuggets’ co-GM’s for underestimating them. They are joined by our Denver Nuggets analyst at Denversports.com, Jake Shapiro, to get his reaction to the MPJ trade and to get an explanation for the moving parts of the Nuggets’ transactions. The guys also ask Jake about some potential moves and backup big men the Nuggets may have their eye on. Richie and Stoke break some NBA news before they set expectations for Cam Johnson. They finish the third hour on the text line getting suggestions for potential jersey sponsors for the Rockies.

Mike Evans and Aniello Piro without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour pointing out their problems with the Nuggets’ new front office hierarchy. Mike gives the 8am listeners a lesson in the NBA’s 2nd Apron and explains why Josh Kroenke said what he said about Nikola Jokic and why the Nuggets are doing what they’re doing. Mike wonders if Broncos Country can trust George Paton after the revelations of the NFL collusion case. They are joined by our guy on the Nuggets beat at Denversports.com, Jake Shapiro, to get more information about the Jokic trade comment from Josh Kroenke, how to handle the 2nd apron, and his feelings on the GM hierarchy. They finish the third hour on wonderment about how George Paton felt so desperate to offer Russell Wilson a 350 million dollar contract.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour wondering how the Nuggets’ co-GM model is gonna work. Dick Monfort had something to say about his brother’s comments about the way he’s running things but did he say enough? The guys take some time out to celebrate Stoke’s birthday. They are joined by our Nuggets beat writer at Denversports.com, Jake Shapiro, to get some clarity on the Nuggets’ front office hierarchy and how they’ll approach improving the roster going forward. Mike, Stink, and Stoke finish today’s show talking about the controversy at the College World Series before rounding out the Daily Top 5: Sports Venues.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to their conversation with Jake Shapiro and debate if the Nuggets hiring both Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace to executive roles was the right direction for the organization. Are the Nuggets in a better place with Josh Kroenke having a bigger voice? How will the Nuggets stack up in the western conference in the 2025/2026 after seeing the Thunder win the NBA Finals last night? With Broncos training camp right around the corner, Phil and Richie look into the candidates to get cut from the Broncos final roster. We wrap up the show with everything we learned in Denver sports today. Will the hirings of Tenzer and Wallace be the solution the Nuggets have been looking for at general manager for weeks?

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie dive into the Nuggets offseason as Dario Saric picked up his player option for the 2025/2026 season. How does Saric opting in limit the potential moves the Nuggets can make? We have quotes from Rockies owner, Dick Monfort’s brother on how it is time for the organization to look outward and bring someone in to help the team. Will Charlie Monfort be the voice that gets through to Dick Monfort and brings hope back to the organization? How well of a job did the Broncos do in the off season of emphasizing a strength in their defense and adding to it in free agency and the draft? Should Broncos Country be worried the team did not fix their weaknesses enough in offensive weapons? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss the new structure of the Nuggets front office, the possible moves for the Nuggets offseason, and much more.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussing what we can expect from Marvin Mims this upcoming season. Jake Shapiro joined the show to break down what he's hearing about the moves that the Nuggets made with the GM role. Were the Nuggets close on trading for Kevin Durant? How do the Nuggets get back to the NBA Finals? Closing out the show, the wondering why people are still disrespecting Bo Nix. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Richie debate who will be impacted most from the addition of JK Dobbins. Who will be the Broncos third running back this season? We react to the Rockies walk-off win vs the Giants. Will the Rockies have another win streak at any point this season? We pivot back to the Broncos and dive into what each Broncos running back brings to the field. The Avalanche are heading into the offseason and there are reports suggesting members of the Avs could be on the move via trade. Who would the guys like to see traded out of the organization and who would the guys want to see return? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss KSE acquiring sole ownership of the area surrounding of Ball Arena.

24:10 - John Brice (FootballScoop.com) 43:00 - Chris Denker (netscoutsbasketball.com) 1:22:50 - Frank Schwab (NFL Writer/Yahoo Sports) 1:39:00 - Jake Shapiro (denversports.com)

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Jake Shapiro to discuss what kind of trades the Nuggets can make this offseason. Could Zion Williamson be a realistic option for Denver? What's the biggest challenge for the next Nuggets GM? The fellas broke down the gap between Marvin Mims and Pat Bryant. Why does a flag football QB think he's better than NFL QBs? 

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, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on CU and Coach Prime as we head into his first season without Shedeur and Travis Hunter. Should Deion’s expectations be similar to coaches around the country that are making similar money? How can Colorado get their standard to be at the same level as schools like Georgia, Ohio State, or Texas? We react to the news of the NFL allowing their players to participate in the Olympics in flag football. Why were NFL owners willing to risk their players in non-NFL games? Has the Nuggets goal of a dynasty changed to just winning Jokic one more ring during his time in Denver? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss what he saw in Oklahoma City during the Nuggets series, if David Adelman is the man for the next Nuggets head coaching job, and Jamal Murray’s playoff performances. Do the Nuggets need a complete roster overhaul or just a few more bodies at the end of the rotation?

In the Final Hour, Jake Shapiro, our Nuggets Insider, joins the show from OKC to recap yesterday's disappointing loss in Game 7 and why fans who are expecting big-time changes for the Nuggets roster may be disappointed.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil recapped Game 6 of the Nuggets and Thunder. Jake Shapiro joined the show and talked about how great Julian Strawther was last night. How clutch is Jamal Murray? The guys talked about what records Travis Hunter could break in the NFL. Closing out the show, the fellas gave their final predictions for Game 7 on Sunday. 

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Hour 1 Starting Lineup: NBA playoffs | Rudy Gobert & Minneota's NBA Finals chances Real Golf Radio host Bob Casper What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Utah Jazz president Jim Olson Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Denver Sports analyst Jake Shapiro Sports Roulette Utah Jazz hire a new scout

In the final hour, Cecil and Will reacted to Kyle Freeland's comments after his bad performance yesterday. Jake Shapiro joined the show to preview tonight's Nuggets game. If the Nuggets have the series tied at 2-2, can they beat the Thunder in this series? What should we expect from Michael Porter Jr. tonight? The fellas reacted to DeMarcus Ware's comments on Nik Bonitto. How much could Bonitto get on his next contract? Closing out the show, the guys gave their final predictions for tonight. 

In the final hour, Cecil and Richie discussed if RJ Harvey was the No. 2 RB in the draft in Sean Payton's eyes. What kind of year will Harvey have as a rookie. Jake Shapiro joined the show to preview Game 2 tonight between the Nuggets and Thunder. What has Westbrook's impact been for the Nuggets in the playoffs? Closing out the show, the guys gave their final predictions for tonight's game. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach shares his experience from game 7 in Ball Arena for the Nuggets game and how the Clippers were able to stuff the arena with their fans. Did Mikko Rantanen have the best revenge game in sports history? Was part of Rantanen’s big game, puck luck? What happened for Cale Makar to disappear in this series? Was this the perfect situation for the Avalanche to beat the Stars and they still couldn’t do it? Where do the Avs go from here? Could Jared Bednar still be fired? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss where the Nuggets have an advantage over the Thunder, who will be the Nuggets second best player in this series, and how will Russell Westbrook follow up his impressive first round. We wrap up the show with Zach and Phil’s predictions for the Nuggets in tonight’s game and the series.

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. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open today’s show recapping a huge Game 6 win from the Avalanche. Stoke predicts doom and gloom for the Nuggets as the guys talk about the two Game 7’s happening tomorrow. They highlight the Avalanche players who stepped up in last night’s big Game 6. They are joined by our Denver Sports’ own Jake Shapiro, live from LA, to get a recap of the Nuggets’ Game 6 loss and a preview of Game 7 tomorrow night.

Dover and Danny Williams opened the show recapping last night's Avs game that forced a Game 7 tomorrow night. The guys gave their thoughts on Cale Makar's performance. Will Makar's goal give him a boost tomorrow night? Jake Shapiro joined the show to recap the Nuggets' victory last night. Could this be the last game we see of the core four? 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open the second hour previewing tonight’s key playoff games. Mike wonders if the Nuggets would be in the position to clinch if Michael Malone was still the coach. The Broncos’ draft got a poor instant reaction but experts are warming up to it upon further review, Mike and Stoke hear some experts saying the Broncos got one of the big sleepers of the draft. They are joined by our very own Jake Shapiro to get his breakdown for why the Nuggets have performed so well in the last two games, Russell Westbrook’s impact, and the bench. What’s Trending? A preview of tonight’s playoff action, an update on John Elway’s agent, and burying the hatchet with the Sanders’.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which team they feel more confident in tonight between the Avalanche and Nuggets. Will Avs players outside of Nathan MacKinnon step up in their must win game tonight? How will the Avalanche respond in an elimination game? We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on the Avs being able to play free and an instinctual game tonight. Zach shares the history of the Avalanche in series when trailing 3-2 and it’s not pretty. Will the Avs having their captain back in Gabe Landeskog be enough to push this series to a game 7 in Dallas? Will David Adelman secure himself as the next Nuggets head coach with a win tonight? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show live from Los Angeles. Will the Nuggets learn from last year’s blown series lead? Will Jamal Murray be able to follow up his impressive game 5 performance? We wrap up the show with which Denver athletes need to step up the most in tonight’s two massive games.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil previewed tomorrow night's Avs game against Dallas. What's the latest with the lineup changes on the second line? The fellas broke down who can take TreVeyon Henderson ahead of the Broncos in the second-round tonight. Jake Shapiro joined the show to discuss if the Nuggets season is over after last night's loss. Closing out the show, Dover and Kissner explained that they've felt better about the Broncos taking Jahdae Barron. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if we'll see playoff Jamal Murray this postseason. How deep can the Nuggets go with their bench in Round 1? Jake Shapiro joined the show to preview the Nuggets-Clippers series. Can Christian Braun slow down James Harden? The fellas heard from Sean Payton on the first-round RBs. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question which team has the better “core four” between the Clipper and Nuggets. How does Jamal compare to James Harden? Will Aaron Gordon be the defensive force he has in past post seasons? Will Norman Powell continue to be a “Nuggets killer”? Zach and Phil revisit CU’s decision to retire Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders’ numbers. Was this move premature? We hear Coach Prime address the issue and claim if Shedeur Sanders wasn’t a “Sanders” this wouldn’t be a problem. If Shedeur wasn’t a “Sanders” would the university even be retiring number 2? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to break down the Nuggets and Clippers playoff series. Will Michael Porter Jr. shrink in this series like he has in the past vs physical defenses? What defensive schemes will Ty Lue throw at Jokic and the Nuggets?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss if Ashton Jeanty is worth trading away assets for the Broncos to move up and draft. How much of a gap is there between Jeanty and the rest of the running back draft class? Zach and Phil revisit CU’s decision to retire Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders’ numbers. Was this move premature? We hear Coach Prime address the issue and claim if Shedeur Sanders wasn’t a “Sanders” this wouldn’t be a problem. If Shedeur wasn’t a “Sanders” would the university even be retiring number 2? DenverSports.com and CU alum, Jake Shapiro joins the show to share his thoughts on the controversy at Colorado. Has Coach Prime ruined many of the University of Colorado traditions? How difficult of a matchup will the Clippers be for Michael Porter Jr.? What kind of defensive issues will the Clippers bring the Nuggets as a whole?

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil talked about the possibility of the Broncos trading down in the first-round and taking a different RB. Jake Shapiro joined the show and gave his thoughts on Jamal Murray's status for tonight's game. How realistic is it that the Broncos land a DT with the 20th overall pick in this year's draft. Closing out the show, the fellas got another Masters Update and took a look back at Super Bowl 32.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely with Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour setting their expectations for the offseason now that the Nuggets don’t have a GM or Head Coach. They discuss the disconnect between Michael Malone and Calvin Booth and how it affected the harmony within the organization. The guys are joined by Denversports’ Jake Shapiro to get more information on the stunning firing of Michael Malone. He explains why the move to fire both makes sense and what the issue between Malone and Booth was behind the scenes. They keep Jake on for another segment to get some more info on the future of the roster and the timing of Michael Malone’s firing to finish the show. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deeper look at the Nuggets decision to cut ties with GM, Calvin Booth. Did the Nuggets lose their culture when their old GM, Tim Connely took a job with the Minnesota Timberwolves? ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss the surprising news of the Nuggets firing both their coach and GM, how flawed the Nuggets roster is, and if we will see more moves from the Nuggets regarding the roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes different audio cutes from national sporter personailities including Brian Windhorst, Shams Charnia, and Ramona Shelburne. What is the plan for the Nuggets moving forward? Did Michael Malone and Calvin Booth ever have a relationship? Did one specific interaction lead to the Nuggets clearing house? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss why the Nuggets decided now was the time to fire Michael Malone, if Malone lost the locker room, and how the Nuggets lost their culture.

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil continued to react to the breaking news of the Nuggets firing Michale Malone and Calvin Booth. Where do the Nuggets go from here heading into the playoffs? Jake Shapiro joined the show to give his reaction to the firings and why they came now. Could the Nuggets get a spark heading into the playoffs? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Kyle Reese preview tonight’s Nuggets matchup with the Warriors. Will tonight be a good test for the Nuggets as they get ready to make a playoff run? Is tonight a must win for the Nuggets to pick up momentum? Is it on Nuggets coach Michael Malone for playing Russell Westbrook in high leverage situations and Westbrook screwing up? DenverSports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to recap this week’s “Mile High Milestones” including Deion Sanders getting hired by CU and transforming the program, Carmelo Anthony getting traded to the Knicks, and much more. DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show, live from Coors Field. We discuss the Rockies falling in their home opener, Chase Dollander getting announced as Sunday’s starter, and Kris Bryant not starting today. We pivot to the Nuggets, in which Jake states the Nuggets don’t need to win another but just need to go into the playoffs healthy. We wrap up the show with what the guys learned in Denver sports today and a live reaction to the Rockies extra inning loss.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro to discuss the Rockies bullpen blowing yet another great game from their starting pitcher. The conversation shifts to the Broncos potential new stadium and the possible locations of the new stadium. Where would Broncos Country like to see the new stadium get constructed? Zach and Phil react to new details on the Dre Greenlaw’s decision to sign with the Broncos. Why did Greenlaw decide to sign with the Broncos despite a bigger contract being offered by San Francisco? Will Greenlaw be the leader of the Broncos defense? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the signing of Greenlaw and all the work that went into the move, behind the scenes. Will Greenlaw be able to stay healthy during his time in Denver? With Deion Sanders’ new contract, Zach and Phil compare Colorado’s expectations to the other top line programs around the country. Will Coach Prime be able to overcome the turnover of his roster and continue winning with a new quarterback?