Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Schlereth

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour airing their concerns about the Broncos’ offense ahead of the playoffs. They talk Bronco fans off the cliff, referring back to 2015. Stoke and Stink break down where the Broncos struggled on offense. They praise the defense for their improvement in taking the ball away. It’s Black Monday in the NFL and the guys speculate why a certain coach was shown the door. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to give his take on the Broncos’ offense ahead of the playoffs.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the fourth hour celebrating the Broncos’ 14-3 record... but also anxious about the way the Broncos have looked heading into the postseason. Stink and Stoke give a 9am listener a reality check about the Broncos’ offense and the eye test compared to the rest of the AFC. They take a moment to laugh at the Raiders after more Black Monday news came in from the Silver and Black. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show debating how valid Myles Garrett’s sack record is, Stoke ranting about how the Colts handled signing the Phillip Rivers’ signing, and breaking down the transfer portal by the numbers.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off today’s show celebrating the Broncos clinching 1st place in the AFC. They discuss how the offense looked against the Chargers backups heading into the playoffs. They update the 6am listeners about Gabriel Landeskog’s scary looking injury. The guys highlight the turnovers the Broncos’ defense generated against the Chargers. They point out the poor blocking in the run and pass game. Are the Broncos the worst #1 seed in NFL playoff history? Stoke seems to think so. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour with all the biggest news and notes from around the NFL after Week 18.  

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth open the second hour asking the big guy if he’s convinced by the Broncos after what he saw from them yesterday. Mike and Stink reiterate their confidence that the Broncos can make the Super Bowl, but they still hold the offense accountable. Stink tells the story of how he got fired by proxy over the weekend before they argue about the run game the Broncos put out yesterday. The Morning Crew wrap up the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the big picture, playoff experience, starting from the bottom, and Wild Card Weekend.  

Join Bryan Hayes and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Stinkin' Truth Podcast Host and Former NFLer Mark Schlereth on the NFL playoff picture, the coaching spots and the headlines for the playoffs. Hayes and Noodles discuss Canada's roster for the Winter Olympics, Canada playing in the bronze medal game against Finland and Bryan gives out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Mike and Stoke discuss what is an 'appropriate laugh.' Jonas Valančiūnas has a calf strain and will miss at least four weeks. Can the Nuggets weather the storm with five key players now sidelined? How soon will Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon return to the court? James Palmer joins the guys to give his thoughts on the 13-3 Broncos heading into the final week of the regular season. Preview of Broncos-Chargers. Who are the top two teams right now in the NFL? Mike and Stoke pick their Week 18 Fantasy Football lineups. Game predictions for Broncos-Chargers. 

Joel Klatt joins the guys to discuss the state of college football, the CFP to this point and his feelings on the Broncos heading into Week 18. Who is the scariest team in the AFC? Will Sunday's game be similar to the Broncos vs. Chiefs game from Week 18 last year, in which Denver won 38-0 and Kansas City sat most of their starters. More on the college football playoff - what tweaks need to be made and can anybody stop Indiana? 

The guys take a close look at Broncos-Chargers on Sunday. How much is at stake here? How are the Chargers feeling in the visiting locker room? How badly does the Broncos pass rush need to get going again? Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood both NOT selected to play for Team Canada at the Olympics in February. Avs respond by pounding Jordan Binnington and the Blues. Mark joins the guys from Atlanta where he is calling the Falcons-Saints game on Sunday, which will have some playoff implications. What should the expectations be for Sunday? 

Mike and Stoke are in for the first show of 2026. It's an 'Is it just me Friday.' Recap of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Best of the Dan Orlovsky interview from Wednesday's show. The guys talk about their New Year's Eve and if it's an overrated holiday. Stoke has a passionate opinion of Father's Day. Texts from listeners. Mike and Stoke have differing opinions of Michael Irvin and his antics on the sideline of Miami games. 

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? 

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. 

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?

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.

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.

Schlereth talks Cardinals, Kyler Murray, Jonathan Gannon, and more.

Former NFL Offensive Lineman and host of the Stinkin Truth Podcast Mark Schlereth stops by to talk all things NFL, including if the losing coach in Ravens-Steelers could be fired, are his Broncos legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and Saints-Falcons in Week #18. Then, we preview tomorrow night's Cotton Bowl between Miami and Ohio State, wondering why Miami is a popular upset pick, following after only scoring ten points against Texas A&M in the opening round. Plus, which Quarterback do you trust more, why Caleb Downs is the best player on the field, and more! The hour wraps with bets for tonight' NBA Card, headlined by LeBron celebrating his birthday with the Lakers hosting the Pistons, Clippers-Kings, and Grizzlies-Sixers.

Former NFL Offensive Lineman and host of the Stinkin Truth Podcast Mark Schlereth stops by to talk all things NFL, including if the losing coach in Ravens-Steelers could be fired, are his Broncos legitimate Super Bowl contenders, Saints-Falcons in Week #18, and more!

Dan Orlovsky, our ESPN NFL Analyst, 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?

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.  

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. 

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? 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

3x Super Bowl Champ Mark Schlereth joins the Nation recapping 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 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 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.