Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Schlereth

It's the last day of 2025! Mike and Stoke discuss their New Year's Resolutions for Colorado teams and players. Can the Nuggets stay above water while Nikola Jokic misses time with his knee injury? Time for Jamal Murray to step up and put the team on his shoulders. Mike and Stoke mess with Stink and laugh about his other work commitments that interfere with doing the show. A look at the textline and the listeners New Year's Resolutions for our teams and players.

More on our Denver sports New Year's Resolutions. Can the Nuggets survive life without The Joker? How will they fare over the next 15-20 games without the 3-time MVP? Now that Jokic is unlikely to capture his 4th MVP, do we pour all our MVP energy into Nathan MacKinnon winning the Hart Trophy? Mike and Stoke harp on the point that windows close quickly in pro sports. Out of the three teams in Denver that can win a championship, which team would you most like to see win it all? Best New Year's Eve memories. Can the Broncos take care of the Chargers, like they did with the Chiefs in Week 18 last year? A peak at NFL's All-Rookie Team - did any Broncos make it? 

No Broncos on NFL's All-Rookie Team. Ranking the Broncos rookies this year. What new additions will be added to Mike Evans' big board of B.S. Lies and other nonsense in 2026? College football bowl games and the 12-team playoff. How crazy do you have to be to invest in these bowl games with all of the player opt-outs? The CU Buffs are 5th in the nation as far as number of players in the transfer portal. Highlights and lowlights on the morning show in 2025. Has Bo Nix done more with less than any other QB in the AFC?

How will the Nuggets look minus Nikola Jokic? Stoke says it will be a disaster with Jokic off the court. What will the Nuggets record be until Jokic returns? Dan Orlovsky joins the show to give his thoughts on the Broncos compared to the rest of the AFC championship contenders. What does the team need to improve on as they head into the playoffs? Dan gives his honest assessment of Bo Nix. Have we seen enough from Bo to know he is the guy? Hopes and aspirations for 2026. 

Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth joins Randy and Abe to talk about the Falcons season, and NFL Playoffs approaching.

In hour 3 Randy and Abe get in to the CFB Playoff, and chat with Audacy insider Mark Schlereth

Hour 3

Bickley and Luke Lapinski talk Diamondbacks, Bickley Blasts on the Cardinals, and we're joined by Mark Schlereth and Bryce Drew.

Dave and Lefko have their weekly conversation with Mark Schlereth to get his thoughts on the Seahawks’ win over the Panthers, what he’s seen from Bryon Murphy this season, and the Seahawks Saturday night matchup against the 49ers, they react to John Schneider showing support for his suspended linebacker by wearing a Derick Hall jersey this weekend, and they hear why Pete Carroll supports Maxx Crosby after he stormed out of the Raiders practice facility in Sweeping the Dial. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour laying out the best-case scenario for Nikola Jokic’s injury. They discuss championship expectations for the Broncos and the Avalanche as their seasons have progressed. Stoke breaks down what the Broncos did in their final drive and shares one of his big worries about the defense in his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown. The guys finish the second hour chopping it up about the decline of cash in modern society. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour coming to terms with the Jokic injury timelines, albeit with some optimism about the shorter timeline. Mike vents about ESPN’s (lack of) coverage on Jokic’s injury. They worry about the long term prospects of the Nikola Jokic injury if the worst-case scenario comes to pass. They discuss how Sean Payton motivated the team before the season with his Super Bowl comments and Mike gets Stoke’s take as a player. The guys finally get Nikola Jokic’s diagnosis from Shams and they break down what it means for the Nuggets for this season and beyond. Stoke recaps and re-racks his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown of the Broncos’ go-ahead drive on Christmas night. Mike and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing the Nikola Jokic news and all of the other major injuries the Nuggets have suffered.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with their instant reactions to the Nikola Jokic injury. They move onto lighter news like the Avs’ blowout win over the Kings and the Broncos’ AFC West championship swag. They consult an internet doctor before they discuss the Chargers’ starters resting for Week 18. Will the Broncos play like they did last year or last week? Mike has a good gut feeling about Jokic’s injury but can the Nuggets survive without him for any period? They confront Sean Payton for speaking out both sides of his mouth about the pass rush. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the defensive deficiencies and how he thinks the Broncos will come out against the Chargers.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour reacting to the Nikola Jokic injury, they speculate the severity and try to play detective when it comes to the injury. They move onto lighter news like the Avs’ continued dominance and the Broncos’ divisional crown. The Broncos’ defense has put out a lacking sack attack since the bye week and the guys argue against Sean Payton’s comments about their struggles. Mike and Stoke wrap up the third hour talking about the big game that the big guy is calling.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the second hour recapping a couple of key plays against the Chiefs in a close game that has Stoke worried about the state of the Broncos ahead of the playoffs. The guys look at how far the Broncos have come since their Christmas night humiliation in 2022 between coaching, ownership, and quarterbacking. Mike and Stoke look ahead to the first place schedule the Broncos have ahead of them next year before they enter 4 Down Territory to cover the AFC West champions, the #1 seed, and the NFL playoff picture.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the third hour highlighting the culture that Sean Payton has built with the Broncos. Stoke shares some big worries about the Broncos ahead of the playoffs. They expose some freezing cold takes before they highlight the greatness of Nikola Jokic. They look at the betting line for Week 18 against the Chargers, what are the Vegas wise-guys telling us? Do the Broncos have to worry about a scrappy Chargers team in their quest to secure home field advantage? Mike and Stoke close out the third hour looking forward to the position of need on offense the Broncos need to address this offseason.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour giving the fans an update about Mike’s snowblower he got from Stink before they discuss the Broncos’ timeline. Are the Broncos ahead of schedule? The guys talk about lovely Christmas presents and not-so-lovely Christmas traveling before they talk about the NBA’s officiating over the weekend. Mike and Stoke highlight the culture the Broncos have built with the right guys along the trenches. Stoke tells us all about his holiday “diet” down in New Orleans. The guys cap off today’s show looking ahead a few months and even as far as next year.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reacting to the Broncos’ AFC West title and the path to the #1 seed open to them. They recap a historic effort from Nikola Jokic on Christmas. Mike and Stoke sort through some playoff seeding scenarios as they speculate whether the Chargers will even play all of their starters in Week 18. The Broncos took a victory lap on social media after winning the AFC West crown, are you okay with the Broncos feeling themselves after achieving a major goal? Mike and Stoke look back at the parallels between the Super Bowl 50 team and the beginning of the season before Stoke vents about the state of NBA officiating.  

More Broncos-Chiefs takeaways. How did the Denver defense play vs. a 3rd string quarterback? How far can the Broncos go in the playoffs and which team provides the toughest matchup? 4 down territory. More Jokic greatness, a look at NBA’s Western Conference and Sean Payton’s game plan and play calling last night. 

Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report joins the guys to discuss Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. What message did Jokic send to the NBA last night? Can the Nuggets make a championship run? Plus, did the Broncos defense rebound last night after the poor showing vs. Jacksonville? And more on Bo Nix's play, including using his legs more to pick up first downs. 

The John Elway Netflix documentary debuted on Monday. John and Chad give their thoughts on the doc and their favorite Elway playing memories. More on Sean Payton and the Broncos offense controlling time of possession as well as getting Chris Jones to jump offsides on 4th & 2 in the 4th quarter. A look at the AFC playoff scenarios and the Chargers-Texans game tomorrow. 

John Davis and Chad Andrus are in on the day after Christmas. Recap of the Broncos win over the Chiefs and the Nuggets win over the Timberwolves. Which was more surprising - the Broncos win or the Nuggets victory. Nikola Jokic put on another show last night with 56-16-15. Did Bo Nix’s performance last night change your opinion of him? 

Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth joins the show to break down the AFC Playoffs, Broncos vs. Jaguars and MUCH MORE! Plus, Jake Hasan says his goodbye to the YBYB audience on his final show.

Chad Andrus and John Davis are in for SEM on Christmas Eve! A look at the six Broncos Pro Bowlers. On a short week, the Broncos will be out a couple guys tomorrow night in Kansas City. Dre Greenlaw and Pat Bryant will likely be out. The guys ask the textline what unique Christmas Eve or Christmas traditions they have. Recap of the Nuggets loss in Dallas last night in which Peyton Watson missed a open 3-pointer at the buzzer. Recap of the Avs 1-0 win over the Utah Mammoth. Did karma come around early for the Chiefs? 

Broncos vs. Chiefs. What do we expect from this game? Is this the worst year to have an Olympic hockey break for the Avs? Four down territory: More Avs and Nuggets discussion. Cam Johnson hurt his knee and left last night's game and will undergo an MRI today to determine the extent of the injury. A look at the AFC playoff picture as well as the NFC playoff picture. What is the most likely Super Bowl matchup? 

What did Kliff Kingsbury expose about Vance Joseph's defense? VJ was the DC under Kingsbury in Arizona. After tomorrow, Broncos only play 5 more games at Arrowhead Stadium. Does the Broncos-Chiefs rivalry lose some luster if every game is played inside with no elements, starting in 2031? More Nuggets talk, including Peyton Watson's play of late and a possible upcoming contract extension. A look at the Week 17 NFL slate. 

Chad presents three scenarios involving the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. John and Alex Becker decide which scenario they would like the most. Will Peterson joins the show to talk Avs and their red-hot play in the first three months of the season. Any concerns for the Broncos on a short week? What Broncos injury is the most worrisome going forward? Reading the textline - favorite Christmas songs and traditions. 

3x Super Bowl Champ Mark Schlereth joins the Nation recapping Week 16 of the NFL.

Zach Wolchuk has a Daily Football Fix, Ian Eagle joins the Nation previewing Cowboys-Commanders on Christmas, Mark Schlereth joins the Nation reviewing Week 16 of the NFL.

Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth joins the show to recap Broncos/Jaguars, break down the AFC Playoffs and MUCH MORE!

Dave and Lefko have their weekly conversation with Mark Schlereth to discuss how the Seahawks special teams unit was able to change the momentum in the Rams game and how they stack up against the Panthers, they break down which of the Seahawks injuries is the most concerning heading into week 17, and they hear Mariners GM Justin Hollander give an update on a potential Geno Suarez reunion in Sweeping the Dial. 

John Davis and Aniello Piro kick off today’s show giving their recap on the Broncos’ loss to the Jaguars as Aniello gives a vibe check from the Broncos locker room after the loss. Is Vance Joseph actually the biggest hurdle to the Broncos’ Super Bowl chances? John and Aniello make their case. They chat about their favorite albums before they discuss how RJ Harvey has stepped up in JK Dobbins’ absence. John Davis and Aniello Piro are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some injury updates from the LB group and his extensive analysis on a Broncos defense that has been fading down the stretch.  

John Davis and Aniello Piro open the second hour fresh from their interview with our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis and they explain why they think the Broncos absolutely need to get the #1 seed now. They recap a dominant Nuggets win as they preview the rest of the season, are the Nuggets the team that will topple the Thunder? John Elway had high praise for Bo Nix lately and the guys explain why Elway’s comments should give you confidence that the Broncos will bounce back against KC. John and Aniello end the second hour stressing how important it is that the Broncos defense gets back on track.

John Davis and Aniello Piro kick off the third hour chopping it up about streetwear, Christmas shopping, and the best presents they’ve ever gotten. John explains why the 2025 season will be an abject failure if the Broncos don’t make it to the Super Bowl, contrary to what The Drive believes. They revel in the current golden age of Denver sports as they discuss the Avs’ chances to win the Stanley Cup. Are the Broncos better off losing now? Will the loss to the Jags help the team lock in for the home stretch? The guys discuss the nuances of a loss to close out the third hour. 

John Davis and Aniello Piro open the fourth hour wondering if the Broncos are capable of winning in a shootout. Do you believe that Sean Payton can dial up the offense and outcoach his competition down the stretch? The guys predict which of the current Nuggets will have their numbers hanging in the rafters when it’s all said and done as they discuss the renewed focus that the team seems to have. The Broncos are good again and the Pro Bowl rosters reflect that, how many Broncos got the nod? John and Aniello take a lap around the Denver sports scene as they cover a dominant Avs team, a lazy take about the MPJ trade, and the Broncos’ Pro Bowl resurgence ahead of the playoffs.

Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour recapping what went wrong in the Broncos’ loss to the Jaguars. They lay out their expectations for Christmas night in KC, how much do style points matter this Thursday night? The guys update the playoff race for the Broncos’ quest to get the #1 seed before they discuss whether the Broncos will cash the reality check they just got from Jacksonville. The guys respond to the messages coming in from the 9am listeners. Mike and Stink cap off today’s show answering texts about the Broncos’ viability and the real team the Broncos should be worried about.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show reacting to the Broncos’ 11-game winning streak being broken by the Jaguars. We get a positive update on Pat Bryant after his injury scare. The guys discuss the consequences of the loss to Jacksonville, how does this loss affect the path to the #1 seed?  The Broncos’ defense has underperformed ever since the bye, how worried are you for the stretch run? The guys break down how Bo played in the loss to the Jags. Mike and Stink wrap up the first hour answering questions and responding to the 6am listeners’ takes.  

Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth open the second hour wondering if the loss to the Jaguars is a blessing in disguise. Stink disputes the doom and gloom that’s coming from some fans after the loss. How do you balance the short week with coaching up your team after a loss? Stink explains. Which side of the ball has you more concerned after the loss to the Jaguars, the offense or the defense? The guys update how the Nuggets and the Avalanche did over the weekend before they dive into 4 Down Territory where they cover the Broncos’ loss, their next steps, the AFC playoff picture, and the absolute duds in the College Football Playoffs.  

Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour trying to find the positives after the Broncos; loss to the Jaguars like RJ Harvey’s consistent improvement. Mike explains why his confidence in the Broncos hasn’t been affected after losing to Jacksonville. In fact, they explain why it could be the best thing for the Broncos at this point. They chop it up about the big NFC South game Stink called, including an update on the top button situation. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to give his take on the Broncos’ loss to the Jaguars, is he cool with it or will we see Chicken Little Merilatt emerge once again?  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour highlighting Nikola Jokic’s career milestone with the possibility of setting an unbreakable record. They discuss how long Jokic will play, can the Joker keep going until he’s 40? Mike explains why Sunday’s game against the Jags might be easier than expected. Our NFL Insider, James Palmer, joins the show to give insight into the Broncos’ game plan for the Packers, the mentality of both teams playing in Mile high on Sunday, and the advantage of altitude in the playoffs. Mike gives a power outage update to end the third hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley without Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour working through the scenario that the Broncos clinch the #1 seed ahead of week 18 against the Chargers. Would you want the Broncos to rest their starters or keep playing through? Mike and Stoke face off in their weekly Broncos fantasy matchup, will Mike have to buy breakfast for the crew again next week? They address a bit of trivia controversy before taking a step back to appreciate where the Broncos are from just two years ago. Mike and Stoke cap off Jags week by making their fearless predictions for the big game on Sunday.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show wondering why JFM hasn’t signed after the Jags just handed out a new contract to one of their players. Mike gives an update on his power outage situation. The guys recap a great game of Thursday Night Football that sent shockwaves through the NFL playoff picture. They congratulate Nikola Jokic for becoming the big man king of NBA playmaking. They answer some Is It Just Me’s about the grudge Broncos Country holds against Jacksonville and the Broncos’ chances for the Super Bowl on this Is It Just Me Friday. Stink drinks his extra-large cup of stupid as the guys break down the dearth of talent in the Broncos’ TE room and why Evan Engram hasn’t caught on.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour chopping it up about shuffling around Stink’s podcast and trivia tracking as Stink broadcasts from the Overlook Hotel. Are you excited for the College Football Playoff? The Morning Crew discuss the field of play with the controversial selections that made it to the dance. The guys lay out how important Sunday's game against the Jaguars is to the Broncos’ quest for the #1 seed before they pick which team they want to see in the playoffs. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where the Broncos are getting healthier, Kirk Cousins goes in-depth, and a new diva distraction WR is born. 

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour telling Broncos Country why they shouldn’t be overlooking a very dangerous Jacksonville Jaguars squad. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s weekly Trivia Challenge, can they keep their winning streak alive? Can they go 4-0 for a third week in a row? Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show hearing from Johnny Fever’s Most Precious Blood alumni and a stat correction from a 9am listener.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour making fun of Mike’s big head. They break down the Broncos’ operations against the Packers and the mismanagement of the timeouts form Sean Payton. Stink and Stoke give some (terrible) “advice” to all of the students going through their finals. Stink and Stoke share some more of their college stories like Mrs. Stoke taking one for the team (and no, it’s not marrying Stoke in the first place) and Stink quitting while he was ahead. The Morning Crew end the third hour discussing the Broncos getting calloused before the playoffs before it devolves into a debate between the NFL playoffs and Game 7’s.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show with blank rundowns and a very tired, still-powerless Mike Evans. The guys take some texts about Stoke’s slow golfing party before they hear why Sean Payton is taking the Jags very seriously. The guys had Dan Orlovsky on the show yesterday and our ESPN Analyst had a warning for the Broncos defense. The 6am Duo highlight the heartwarming story behind an unknown Bronco’s very first TD to end the first hour.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour filling Stink in on the power outage situation before they discuss the Broncos’ remarkable winning streak and the mental fortitude it takes to maintain that kind of success. Is Sean Payton coddling his players? The Drive thinks so, but our players educate the 7am listeners about coaching. Bo is awfully good on the run this early in his career, but is it really a surprise or is it a sign of the times? The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where “next man up” is a reality for the Broncos, the Jacksonville DB’s have hands, and Puka Nacua hates the refs. 

Nick Kostos sits down with Mark Schlereth, Sean McDonough, Brett McMurphy and Drew Dinsick as they give their favorite CFP, NFL & NBA bets! Plus, Nick breaks down his favorite NBA Cup and MBB bets!

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour with a thought exercise: which QB’s across the NFL would they trade Bo for straight-up? The Morning Crew are joined by our ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky, to break down how and why Bo has been playing so well since the mini bye and to tell us where the Broncos rank amongst the NFL. They discuss the pecking order of the AFC playoff picture as they explore the perfect scenario for the Broncos come playoff time. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show with the top audio of the day between Riley Moss, Garrett Bolles, and Mackenzie Blackwood.  

Nick Kostos kicks off the third hour with Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth as the two break down their favorite NFL bets.

Rich reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers taking one more step towards winning the AFC North with a Monday Night Football win over Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins to improve to 8-6 on the year. NFL on Fox analyst/'Stinkin' Truth' podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss Kyler Murray's uncertain future with the Arizona Cardinals, Philip Rivers' return to the Indianapolis Colts after a 5-year retirement, how Denver Broncos' QB Bo Nix and Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence have improved over the past month, how Micah Parsons' season-ending ACL injury impacts the Green Bay Packers' chances to catch the Chicago Bears in the NFC North, if the Detroit Lions miss or make the playoffs, which teams is likely to come out on top in the NFC South, and explains why he agrees with Rich that we'll all (even KC haters) miss the Chiefs come playoffs time. Rich weighs in on the Dolphins being eliminated from playoff contention and the future of head coach Mike McDaniel in Miami after another disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices