Moser, Lombardi and Kane

Erik Johnson has had ENOUGH of the spray tan accusations that Nathan MacKinnon started! He asked to join our show and put the rumors to bed once and for all. Since we had him on the line anyway, we decided to ask him some actual hockey questions about the Avalanche as well. God forbid we talk sports on this show!

Schefty reported there was an earthquake in SF, then hopped on our show. He breaks Geological news, then breaks NFL news. What doesn't this guy do?

0:00 - Schefty reported there was an earthquake in SF, then hopped on our show. He breaks Geological news, then breaks NFL news. What doesn't this guy do?

14:21 - Aside from the possibility of Jokic winning MVP, which is more likely: Peyton Watson wins Most Improved Player, Tim Hardaway Jr wins 6th man of the year, or David Adelman is Coach of the Year?

32:38 - This weekend, a boxer got punched so hard that his fake hair fell off. Yikes. And somehow, he won the fight by decision. Nope! If your toupee falls off mid-fight, that's an...

0:00 - Erik Johnson has had ENOUGH of the spray tan accusations! He asked to join our show and put the rumors to bed once and for all. Since we had him on the line anyway, we decided to ask him some actual hockey questions about the Avalanche as well. God forbid we talk sports on this show!

14:03 - In last night's Nuggets vs Thunder game, Jaylen Williams wrapped up Jokic, square danced with him, twerked with him, and the refs didn't call a foul. This is Jokic's curse. The Thunder will always push the foul boundaries and get...

0:00 - The Nuggets faced OKC for the first time this season, and lost 121-111 at Ball Arena. We can cry about the whistles all we want, and we probably will. But it doesn't change the fact that OKC is still the gold standard in the West. They're still the man, and to be the man ya gotta beat the man. Figure out how to beat them.

16:19 - Nathan MacKinnon accused Erik Johnson on rocking a spray tan on Saturday during the Avs @ Red Wings broadcast. EJ is one of the only guys who can get Mack to act...

0:00 - Bo Nix vs Sean Payton: AnkleGate has splintered the Broncos fan base (much like Bo's ankle, AMIRITE?) Let's get the opinion of someone's who been in plenty of NFL locker rooms and has played for all-time legendary head coaches. What does Chad Brown think of how they handled it? Also, what does Chad think about the firing of Joe Lombardi? Will Sean Payton finally hand over play calling duties on offense to Davis Webb?

18:54 - Vic Lombardi caught up with MPJ after last night's game, his first game back in Denver as a member of the Brooklyn...

0:00 - Aaron Gordon, welcome to the DENVER NUGGETS RE-EVALUATED IN 4-6 WEEKS CLUB! These poor Nugs can't stay healthy. At least David Adelman gave us some good news yesterday about Jokic's recovery progress. 

13:34 - Ja'Quan McMillian is a restricted free agent. Should the Broncos retain his services? How about the rest of their impending free agents on defense?

31:12 - The Avs are stuck in the mud right now, man. The Colorado Wagon has come to a complete stop.

0:00 - The Thrill of Victory, and the Agony of Defeat. That's how the Double Diparoos go sometimes. Even though he took that L on the way out, MPJ looked great in his return to Denver as member of the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, the Avs sleepwalked through whatever the hell that effort was in Montreal.

16:52 - Davis Webb withdrew his name from the Raiders Head Coach search. Does this mean he'll be the Broncos OC now? Would Sean Payton let him call the plays?

33:11 - Drake Maye is "limited in practice" right now with a shoulder injury...

0:00 - Jeff Legwold joined us live from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. We asked him about the drama with Bill Belichick and the Hall of Fame...if Jeff's even allowed to tell us anything. Also, what does Jeff think about the Sean Payton/Bo Nix Ankle Surgerygate? Can he explain what Joe Lombardi's role was as Broncos OC and why he got fired? 

20:33 - It's a double diparoo tonight, which necessitates a Double KEYS-a-roo! How can both the Avs and Nuggets get bounce-back wins tonight?
Also, Greg Penner truly understands his role in the Broncos organization. I...

0:00 - The Broncos fired their offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi...okay? What was he even doing? I thought the offense was Sean Payton's baby. Also, Sean has worked with Joe for like 15 straight seasons. Why fire him now after the Broncos reached the AFC Championship game? Strange situation all around.

17:08 - For the past couple years, Von Miller has said he wants to return to Denver and play in this iron-clad Broncos defense. Should they welcome him back? Would the Vonster be a good addition?

34:09 - Greg Penner addressed the media yesterday, and multiple times, he said...

0:00 - Last night, the Avalanche looked awful in Ottawa. They couldn't get anything going. Brett says it's because these boys need the Olympic Break in the worst way. They're getting tired of the slog of the season. They desperately need the time off, then they'll come back stronger. 

17:20 - Yesterday, Bo Nix called his own press conference to clarify some of the comments Sean Payton said about his ankle and surgery. Bo didn't think he got some of the particulars correct. This is weird, right? A QB holding his own presser to refuse something his coach said?

0:00 - Could the Broncos take an unconventional approach to fixing the run game? Maybe a method that involves Nelly?

18:07 - I think we started talking about Nuggets basketball...then the conversation devolved into a debate about who's taller: Vic or Mose?

32:57 - Andy Lindahl didn't appreciate some accusations that Vic made about him and Nate, so he HAD to call the show and respond. He just had to. XXXL couldn't help himself.

0:00 - Sam Malinski just inked a 4-year extension with the Avalanche. Head Coach Jared Bednar had nothing but good things to say about Malinski and his journey this morning when he joined us for his weekly appearance. 

16:57 - Last night, Jamal Murray was open and honest in his postgame press conference. He owned up to his critical mistakes in Denver's loss to the Pistons. That's a sign of growth from Jamal. In years past, he was snippy and dismissive with the media.
Also, yesterday we learned that Bill Belichick will NOT be a First Ballot Hall of F...

0:00 - The Nuggets had a chance to win, but fell short of beating the Pistons last night at Ball Arena. It is what is it. Chalk it up to the travel debacle where they couldn't get out of Memphis. They sat on the tarmac for ages, and made it back to Denver less than 24 hours until tip. It is what it is. But, one positive takeaway: Jamal Murray was very open and honest in his postgame presser. He actually took responsibility for his mistakes instead of being flippant and dismissive with the media. 

15:02 - The Law Firm of P...

0:00 - Broncos Linebacker Jonathan Cooper said something yesterday that makes us think maybe...just MAYBE...Vance Joseph is staying with the Broncos.
Also, Moser is IN OTTAWA at the practice rink WATCHING THE AVALANCHE SKATE, and yet he didn't break any news. We had to get the news from Pierre LeBrun on Twitter.

13:22 - Nate & Andy did what they did best: dug up some numbers and analytics to justify Sean Payton going for it on 4th and 1 instead of kicking the FG. That's cool, nerds. Nice numbers. They don't tell the full story, though. Still should've kicked...

0:00 - Yesterday, Mike Florio published an article about the AFC Championship saying that the snow made it unwatchable. He suggested that the championship games should be played at a neutral site with good weather, like the Super Bowl, to ensure a watchable product. 
Vic agrees with the snow part of it. That's not "football weather." It completely ruined the ending of the game. 

12:46 - DMac went BACK to the same NESN (Boston TV) show that he was on last week, so he could face the music. Good for him, but MAN he let that host tear him a...

0:00 - Yesterday, Broncos players cleaned out their lockers at addressed the media one last time on their way out the door (until they return to the new facility for training camp). How do the players feel about the state of their team right now?

16:28 - Did Sean Payton make a questionable decision or two in the AFC Championship game? Absolutely. We'll be wrestling with that 4th and 1 decision until we're dead in the ground. But let's not let that cloud our judgment of what Sean Payton has done for this organization in 3 short years.

34:27 - The...

0:00 - NFL Insider and ESPN's own Adam Schefter hops on the show to talk the AFC Championship game. Everyone is sad, but Schefter hits the boys with a glass half full perspective about the Broncos despite losing 10-7.

15:00 - Vic, Mose, and Kane continue their debrief of the AFC Championship Game, it was a game of inches so it begs the question: What was the most impactful play of the game? Was it going for it on fourth down? The fumble? We got options here.

32:54 - The 2025 Broncos were comeback artists...but will that be enough...

Adam Schefter joins the show to talk that AFC Championship Game, the Broncos ground game, and have a little history lesson about Broncos playoff exploits.

0:00 - Should the Broncos have gone for it on 4th and 1 instead of kicking a FG early to go up 10-0? Do you like the aggressive call from Sean Payton? If he knew the horrible snowstorm was coming in, would he have made a different decision?

15:43 - The Broncos game we saw yesterday...we've seen that 1000 times before. We saw that game, what, 10 times this season? Stuggles on offense, big plays on defense, you need your QB to drive down the field and orchestrate a comeback...sound familiar? Would Denver have won that game yesterday with Bo Nix?<...

0:00 - The Broncos season came to an end yesterday inside a snow globe at Empower Field. And the worst part was...the game felt completely and totally winnable. It was within reach, and the Broncos couldn't get it done. Would they have won that game with Bo Nix at QB? Probably, but we'll never know.

15:40 - The Broncos just needed to make ONE more play! They had so many chances to close this game out, and couldn't make ONE more play when they needed it the most.

32:50 - It's an old favorite that we're bringing back...

The legendary Jim Nantz, who will be calling the AFC Championship game for CBS, joined us today to preview the game. He's called plenty of exciting Broncos games this year, and he's expecting Sunday to be no exception, even without Bo Nix.

0:00 - Let's preview the AFC Championship with a former NFLer who actually played for the Patriots at one point: Chad Brown.

10:41 - The legendary Jim Nantz, who will be calling the AFC Championship game for CBS, joined us today to preview the game. He's called plenty of exciting Broncos games this year, and he's expecting Sunday to be no exception, even without Bo Nix.
Also, there are only 2 NFL games this weekend. But that won't stop Moser...from LAYIN IT DOWNNNNNNN.

31:39 - The time has finally come. The fellas make their final predictions once and...

0:00 - DMac already took on Boston sports radio. Yesterday, he collided with Boston sports TV! He made an appearance on NESN and absolutely owned those Chowdaheads, if I do say so myself.

16:33 - Can Stiddy orchestrate a thrilling comeback win at the last second like Bo Nix? No, probably not. But we don't need him to do that. Instead, the key for Stiddy will be early success. Start strong, get comfortable, maybe built a bit of a lead, a cushion...that way you won't have to battle back. 

33:46 - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross officially introduced t...

0:00 - We've been trying to predict how the Broncos will look on Sunday in the AFC Championship with a backup QB but in reality...we know nothing. This situation is so foreign to us that it's impossible to truly predict how Stiddy will play in the biggest game of his career. But what is our job in radio if not to speculate wildly?

16:21 - Moser spent all morning compiling a list of Broncos Musts! These are all the musts for a win on Sunday. 

34:00 - Does weather affect QBs? Should we be factoring in Sunday's forecast a...

0:00 - Moser has a great story about an angry pig, and we'll get back to it any minute now.
Also, Nuggets are in DC tonight to face the Wizards. What are the keys to a Nuggets victory?

13:20 - It seems like we aren't taking Drake Maye as a serious threat. Why is that? Should we be worried about him?

30:54 - An old friend swung by the studio today, and it turns out things haven't changed a bit.

0:00 - Mad Dog Russo is the king of mispronoucing names at this point. No one does it better than him, even our very own Vic Lombardi. Yesterday, he found a new way to say "Stidham."

16:22 - How's Stiddy looking in practice? Will Dobbins be ready to go? How about Pat Bryant? Jeff Legwold shared all his observations of the Broncos as they ramp up for the AFC Championship. 

37:55 - Is there anything more important than this Broncos game on Sunday? Any life event, sporting event, event of any kind that's more important than the Broncos game?

0:00 - It's a term we throw around too much, or at least we used to. Last night, it actually happened for real. The Avs got Goalied™

14:55 - DMac made an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston yesterday, and his Boston accent crept out. It happens to the best of us when you least expect it.
Also, Stiddy finally addressed the media for the first time since being named the starting QB. How's the Mayor of Stiddy City feeling?

36:25 - Why not believe in Stiddy? Why not hop on the hype train? WHY NOT? What do...

0:00 - Are the Patriots a problem on offense? How do their offensive weapons stack up to Denver's defense?

21:25 - Mike McDaniel is headed to the Los Angeles Chargers to be their OC. The Broncos will now have to face him twice a year. He's a weird dude and maybe isn't a good head coach, but he's still a brilliant offensive mind. His weirdness will work with Harbaugh, and his playcalling will complement Justin Herbert. Watch out.
Also, it's been fun watching the depleted Nuggets win improbably games on the strength of pure friendship alone. But enough is...

0:00 - Has Jared Bednar finally learned what goaltender interference is? Has anyone given him an answer? Does the league even know? Let's see if Coach has done more research into one of life's many great mysteries.

21:08 - Everyone keeps bringing up how, historically, the Patriots don't play well in Denver in the playoffs. Does that actually matter in the here and now? Does the history have any bearing on Sunday's game?

33:51 - Vic has a new beef with Bostonian loudmouth idiots (a bit redundant, I know). He already has hundreds of beefs with Boston, and somehow...

0:00 - The Nuggets lost to the Lakers last night in Denver. To add insult to injury, the Lakers practically won in front of a home crowd. Lakers fans invaded Ball Arena like they usually do. But this time, they finally broke Vic. 

15:39 - We're jumping on the Jarrett Stidham Hype Train here in Denver, because why not? But it's not just here. Nationally, lots of talking heads are buying Stiddy Stock as well. Why? What makes this situation different?

32:59 - Sean Payton needs to make things easy on Stiddy. What does that mean? Use ALL your w...

0:00 - Indiana completed their improbably journey yesterday. They went from the cellar to the Penthouse in just 2 seasons. It proves that we're entering a new era of college football. The SEC no longer "just means more." The transfer portal and NIL have completely leveled the playing field.
Also, yesterday marked the anniversary of one of Brett Kane's all-time favorite soundbites.

15:25 - Nuggets are hosting the Lakers tonight. What are they keys to a Nuggets victory?
Also, Drake Maye can SLING it. He can move the football down the field, and Brett has the numbers to back...

0:00 - The Broncos do one thing really well. And the Patriots do that thing poorly. It's one angle that could give Denver the edge in the AFC Championship. 

11:14 - The dropoff in abilities between Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham isn't that steep! And that's not an insult to Bo. That's more of a compliment to Stiddy.
Friend of the Program Kyle Keefe texted Moser during this segment and made a prediction: the Broncos will win the Super Bowl with Stiddy at QB, then we'll have a full-blown QB controversy between him and Nix all offseason long.

0:00 - Check the forecast. I think Hell might be freezing over. The Indiana Football Hoosiers are national champions. No matter how you feel about Curt Cignetti, you have to admit that he orchestrated one of the greatest turnarounds in sports history. 

16:26 - We still have no idea what Goalie Interference is. We don't know, Coach Bednar doesn't know, the players don't know, and the league don't know. But at least we're all on the same page.

33:29 - David Adelman is a lifelong Bills fan and has said as much. Are we okay with that? Is it o...

He broke the news that Buffalo had fired Sean McDermott, then chatted with us like 1 hour later. What a day for Adam Schefter. He also recounted the moment he heard the news about Bo's injury on Saturday night.

0:00 - He broke the news that Buffalo had fired Sean McDermott, then chatted with us like 1 hour later. What a day for Adam Schefter.

17:18 - Let's chat with someone who knows a thing or two about being a backup QB in big games/big moments: former Broncos QB Steve Beuerlein! What does he think about Jarrett Stidham getting his first start in over two years...in the AFC Championship game?

34:41 - On Saturday, Sean McDermott stood up for Buffalo, dammit. Today, the Bills parted ways with him. If Josh Allen didn't turn the ball over 5 times...

0:00 - On Saturday, Ja'Quan McMillian had one of the craziest interceptions in Broncos franchise history. It's the time of clutch play that will live forever in Broncos lore ESPECIALLY if they make it to (and dare I say WIN) the Super Bowl. 
Bo Nix's injury will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs, which means Jarrett Stidham is your QB1. Whether or not we believe in him doesn't matter. Sean Payton has full confidence in his backup, and that's all that matters.

18:45 - Caleb Williams' game-tying touchdown vs the Rams last night broke our brains. It d...

0:00 - Your Denver Football Broncos are headed to the AFC Championship, and they'll host the New England Patriots. But they'll be doing it without Bo Nix, after he suffered a season-ending injury late in OT. The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. How are we feeling this morning, Broncos Country?

16:11 - The losers of Buffalo, New York need to stop crying. All we've heard since Saturday night is a stream of tears thundering louder than Niagara falls. Stick a cork in it, Buffalo. YOU GET NOTHING. YOU LOSE. GOOD DAY SIR! Turn that microscope inwards and realize...

0:00 - Let's preview tomorrow's Broncos vs Bills divisional playoff game with a man who's played in his fair share of NFL playoff games: Chad Brown!

14:44 - Brett's nervous about the Broncos game tomorrow. Not because he thinks Denver will lose. But how could you not be?? Nerves are to be expected! And think about how much is at stake for both of these teams!
Also, there are only 4 NFL games this weekend...but you better believe Moser...is still...gonna LAY IT DOWN! (and yes, I left in his grunting and breathing for all the podcast sickos...

0:00 - The Los Angeles Dodgers added ANOTHER high priced free agent yesterday. The rich keep getting richer. MLB NEEDS to put a salary cap in place. Period. It's seems more and more likely that the MLB is headed for another lockout sooner rather than later.
Also, Bo Nix has legs and he knows how to use em, or whatever ZZ Top said. The Broncos offense needs to utilize his legs tomorrow so the offense isn't one dimensional. Keep Buffalo on their toes.

16:18 - The Broncos offense is so up and down! They run hot and cold. That...