Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open today’s show fired up from last night’s comeback win over Buffalo that also had Jared Bednar heated. The guys revisit the best of Joel Klatt’s guest spot yesterday, breaking down the misconception of Payton’s play calling and the meaning of a classic college rivalry. What’s Trending? The Avs got heated, PS2 the DPOY favorite, and the Broncos still need to upgrade. Mike and Stoke try to ease the nerves of Broncos Country ahead of a make-or-break matchup against the Chiefs.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokely open the second hour in 4 Down Territory where they cover the Avs’ heated comeback after an injustice, the Broncos pass rush, and the value of a Pro Bowl nomination. Mike has a bit of a rough patch before discussing the eye test for the Broncos. The guys discuss the College Football Playoff so far and the meaning of classic rivalries in today’s game. What’s Trending? Player safety hypocrisy, just the beginning  for PS2, surprise sack artists, and rooting against the SEC.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley enter the third hour debating how nervous they should be for the Broncos’ upcoming pivotal tilt against Kansas City’s 2^nd string. They are joined by Stink to get his take on the anxious feelings of Broncos Country ahead of one of the most important games in the last few years. They reach out to the 8am listeners to get a feel for the anxiety around Broncos Country. Mike and Stoke are joined by our NFL Insider, James Palmer, who joins Mike up on the ledge and previews the most important Broncos game in the last eight years.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley kick off the fourth hour with their favorite sound bites that came from the local teams. The guys tell us why we should treat the Broncos like the Buffs and why Mike may have undersold the Avs. Mike and Stoke talk about their old school hairdos and the Nuggets’ roster. They finish today’s show with their fearless predictions for the biggest Broncos game in years.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth Mike and Stoke talk about how good it would feel if the Broncos beat Kansas City’s backups.  Mike asks the question, what is more concerning, Bo Nix or the Broncos defense?  The guys check out what’s trending like Michael Malone's comments on Jokic, Bo Nix's opinions on high pressure games, the College Football Playoffs, and some Avalanche news.  

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke look at the potential pitfalls of playing against mostly backups.  They take another look at what’s trending, with Michael Malone and Sean Payton.  And to finish out the hour they ask a horrifying question. What if The Broncos lose to the Chiefs? and how will this season be remembered if they do? 

The third hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth features a weekly appearance of Joel Klatt to get into the nitty gritty of The College Football Playoffs, and to moisten up the room. Mike points out an observation about Bo Nix’s rushing yards.  And Stink goes on a long tangent about Nick Foles and other journeyman quarterbacks.

In the final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the fellas go over the top audio clips of the day from Bo Nix, Sean Payton, and Michael Malone.  Stokely brings a new level of optimism never before seen from him to the show and Mike is shocked.  And to tie a bow on the whole show Mike Stoke and Stink break down the draft prospect Cam Skattebo with some scat man goodness and make their pro comparisons for the young man.

In hour 1 John Davis and Will Petersen sit in for the guys on this New Years Eve Day.  Did Sean Payton say something that has the guys second guessing the coach?  The Broncos can still make the playoffs, but do they need help?  The guys cover what’s trending.  Mike Klis joins the guys to take a deeper look at last weeks game and ahead to this week.

In hour 2 John Davis and Will Petersen react to the conversation with Mike Klis.  The Nuggets last night did something that has only happened 10 times before. Do the Nuggets need to make a big move?  Is the team better with Westbrook starting?  The guys wrap the hour up with what’s trending.

In hour 3 John Davis and Will Petersen get into the matchup with the Chiefs.  Are the guys justified in being nervous about this game.  No one wants perspective right now.  Could the Saturday games play a role in Sundays games?  Is the Broncos D an issue?  Were we fooled in thinking the team was just one player short?  If things don’t go well this weekend could there be a big name gone?

In hour 4 John Davis and Will Petersen get into the timeouts and end of game situations.  Are these issues becoming a trend for the Broncos.  The Nuggets made some history last night.  Can the team continue their upward trend?  The Broncos have the playoff in their hands.  Does this make you nervous or confident in their chances?  What’s the difference between going with your gut and overthinking?

In hour 1 Mike and Stokley react to the Broncos loss in OT vs the Bengals.  They get into the prospects of KC not playing their starters.  What happened with Sean Payton’s play calling?  What’s trending covers all the sound from the weekend.  Is something that was a strength now a weakness?

In hour 2 Mike and Stokley kick things off in 4 down territory.  Is Sean or Bo more to blame for the struggles in OT?  Could the Chiefs be sending a message by not playing their starters Sunday?  The guys wrap the hour up with what’s trending reacting to sound from Payton, Nix, Shadeur, Murray, and Bednar.

In hour 3 Mike and Stokley and joined by Mark who get into the X’s and O’s in the Broncos game.  Terrell Davis joins the guys to discuss the running game and what is being done out in Philadelphia.  Is the play calling an issue for the Broncos?  James Merilatt joins the guys to discuss the end of an era.

In hour 4 Mike, Mark and Stokley the guys hear from Payton, Nix, Shadeur, Murray and Bednar in the top audio of the weekend.  The reaction keeps rolling in from the Broncos loss to the Bengals.  With one game left it is almost a must win.  Will the Chiefs help the Broncos reach the playoffs?

John Davis and James Merilatt sit in for Stokley and Evans today!

The Broncos still control their down destiny to make it into the playoffs, but the path is not easy. How does their match up on Saturday against the Bengals look in the eyes of John and James? Does it matter how the Broncos make it into the playoffs or are we content just making it in? If the Broncos miss the playoffs this year have, they regressed from last year? The Broncos got some great news regarding Riley Moss, but did his absence cause more concern than we were anticipating? This defense seems to collapse when one of their major pieces goes out. Is the clock hitting midnight on this Broncos defense? What’s trending today in sports? The CU Buffs and CSU Rams are going bowling tomorrow! Are we excited for the match ups, or will we be tuned into other games? Jim Larranaga is stepping down from coaching Miami Basketball, and is his reason a reflection of the current college landscape? The Broncos struggled in their last rain game in New York, with similar conditions possibly coming in Cincinnati what are the Broncos doing to get ready?

John Davis and James Merilatt sit in for Stokley and Evans today!

James Palmer joins the Program to dive into the Broncos and Bengals match up. Whats the latest coming out of Broncos practice and what impact will the weather have on the game? James gives his prediction for the game tomorrow, and it may leave some fans unhappy. The Broncos are running into a high-powered offense tomorrow, what are the players saying leading up to the game? The PS2 and Chase matchup must see TV; how do the guys think the Broncos defense will respond against this offense? NBA Christmas day was a lot of fun, until about 8:30 when the Nuggets played a disappointing game against the Phoenix suns. Who is to blame for the Nuggets struggles this year? Is Michale Malone out of answers for questions this team has? Could this team be prioritizing the wrong message this season? Has Calvin Booth overplayed his hand and is it costing the Nuggets moving forward? The CU Buffs and CSU Rams are going bowling tomorrow! It will be the last time seeing Shedeur and Hunter in black and gold, what does the future hold for the CU program once they leave?

John Davis and James Merilatt sit in for Stokley and Evans today!

The Broncos have a big matchup against the Bengals tomorrow and John and James take a deep dive into the game. James says every serious team needs a signature win, a win in Cincinnati becomes the Broncos signature win and has James feeling better about the Broncos entering the playoffs.  What are the Broncos keys to the game? How important is a hot start against this elite offense? Can the Broncos offense keep Joe Burrow off the field as long as possible? Big time players need to make big time plays which two players on the defensive side of the ball need to step up to help the Broncos win? Are people discrediting the Broncos record too much based off strength of schedule? Which team do playoff teams wants to see in the postseason, the Broncos or the Bengals? James is the biggest Russell Wilson fan in Denver, but has he turned on him after the Christmas day game? Is this Wilson last year in the NFL?

John Davis and James Merilatt sit in for Stokley and Evans today!

Everyone in Colorado wants the Broncos to make the playoffs, but could reaching the playoffs actually send the front office the wrong message about the team? In 2002 Mike Shanahan got very upset with one James Merilatt. What was he upset about and how did James react to getting yelled at? Are we convinced that Sean Payton is the right guy for the job? Has his two years proven that or left a lot to be desired? We take a look at the best Prop bets for the Bengals and Broncos game and a build a fantasy roster with the two teams! James and John give their final predictions before the game and both may be already looking ahead to a win and you’re in matchup with the Chiefs even before Denver kicks-off tomorrow.  

John Davis and Mike Rice sit in for Stokley and Evans.  In hour 1 the guys start things off with what happened to the Nuggets last night.  Were the Broncos given a gift by the Chiefs yesterday?  The guys go into what's trending.  Mike Klis wraps the hour up with an outlook on this weekends game.

John Davis and Mike Rice sit in for Stokley and Evans.  After the conversation with Mike Klis John has some questions about Bo Nix.  With some bad weather expected in Cincinnati this weekend does this give the broncos an advantage having already played one of these games this season.  What’s trending brings up the hot topics in the NBA, NFL and College football.  Kurtis Seabolt of Chiefs Radio joins the show to give a perspective from the Chiefs side.

John Davis and Mike Rice sit in for Stokley and Evans.  In hour 3 the Broncos still need a win to clinch a playoff spot.  Can Bo Nix and the Broncos keep up with Burrow and the Bengals?  How will the team try to stop Jamarr Chase?  If the Broncos are successful with Chase are there other players to worry about?  Russell Wilson also played on Christmas day and had some different results.  The guys recap the two games.

John Davis and Mike Rice sit in for Stokley and Evans.  In hour 4 Bo Nix talked about having played in some big games.  Is this one of his biggest games ever? Should the Broncos aspire to be like the Bengals?  Heading into the weekend slate of games is Nix vs Burrow the marquis matchup?  The guys Hit the Hardwood and react to a Nuggets game last night that felt them feeling anything but inspired.  Does Malone feel the same way?   Who should the Broncos be worried about on the Bengals D?

Dan Jacobs fills in for Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth on this Christmas Eve. He opens the show introducing himself and telling us about some of his family’s holiday traditions. Dan gives the 6am listeners a some pointers on how to smoke and barbecue their Christmas dinners. What’s Trending? Sena Payton calling out the media, Joel Klatt puts lipstick on a pig and puts Lan Kiffin in his place. Dan finishes the first hour discussing Sean Payton’s bad reputation amongst Bronco fans.