CSG Podcast

A Canadian reporter who covers the Toronto Raptors once described Nikola Jokic as a "7 foot bag of milk". On this weeks Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Jokic is challenging our notion of athleticism and the NBA, which is why casual fans are reluctant to embrace Jokic. They just don't get him Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate gets home from work and is completely in the dark about the NBA Trade Deadline, so he goes through all of the day's deals in his own real time... thanks for listening and enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the morning of the Super Bowl Irv Brown, Denver sports icon and media legend, passed away at the age of 84. On the latest Mortcast Jeff gives his tribute to the legend and his impact on his life. You'll be missed Irv. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate and Jeff are at Pepsi Center to talk to, Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly about mostly all things Nuggets, but a bit of some other stuff too. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets 5-1 pick and roll and how Michael Malone's fear of turnovers has led to the slow pace of this Nuggets team. Not a bad thing. Just different. Nuggets are 28-12. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2016 Jeff wrote what was intended to be a series of articles on the Peter Bynoe and Bertram Lee ownership of the Denver Nuggets. Intended to parlay into some sort of documentary that didn't come into being (for a multitude of reasons). Jeff talks about reviving that project and goes into an overview of what happened from 1989-92. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets are 21-9 and sit atop the Western Conference. They are winning despite missing three starters. Much of this has to do with Nikola Jokic understanding that not all scoring is "selfish". In the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic becoming that superstar the city of Denver needs. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets just defeated the Toronto Raptors in a huge victory for the up and coming team. With that in mind, Jeff talks about Masai Ujiri and Tim Connelly and the successes they have had with their mutual teams. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets are now 14-7 after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on November 27th in Denver. The latest victory points to a fact that needs to be stated unequivocally ... Tim Connelly needs to be extended now, with no delay. Also I take gratuitous shots at Lakers fans. You'll love it. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an era that emphasizes space and freedom of movement, the Nuggets first 10 games were a bit of an aberration. Slow-it-down, all-game style defensive squads are a thing of the past, replaced by teams who dictate with their offense and pick their spots on defense. The Nuggets need to get their identity back to being that offensive juggernaut that CAN play good defense when the chips are down. This includes Nikola Jokic who needs to find himself again. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest CSG Podcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets offensive issues and goes over how their defensive approach is naturally affecting their offense as they've become a slower, more deliberate team. Too mechanical. Nuggets are 9-3 after the first 12 games. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate take a deep dive into the 2018-19 Denver Nuggets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Latest CSG Special on the 2009 Western Conference Finals Denver Nuggets, Jeff goes over the BIG trade that happened ... the Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups trade that changed the culture of the Denver Nuggets forever. Also, Jeff talks about why this trade is top 2 in Nuggets history but NOT the best one. Enjoy the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this installment of CSG Special on the 2009 Western Conference Finals Denver Nuggets, Jeff talks about the Carmelo Anthony transformation from baby fat, out of shape scorer into a greater all around player with better dedication. It wasn't due to the 2008 Olympic Redeem team ... it was because of one particular player... Kobe Bryant Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello and WELCOME to this CSG Special series on the 10th anniversary of the 2008-09 Denver Nuggets. These will be a series of podcasts throughout the season that will focus on different aspects of that special team. This episode Jeff talks about the 2008 offseason and the three big factors that forever altered the course of that team. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest CSG Podcast, Jeff goes over his own mental health and the his severe anxiety he has suffered this summer. From there he talks about what it must be like for a major athlete to suffer from that same anxiety. Special CSG. Hope you enjoy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the NBA offseason again, and you know what that means! Endless, tiresome, circular arguments about Nikola Jokic versus whatever other NBA center. In today's CSG Podcast Jeff talks about Jokic and the reasons he tends to be dismissed by the average NBA fan and what he can do to overcome it. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff returns from vacation to make an announcement about his new path. Also, breaking down the Nuggets schedule and what it means for rookie Michael Porter Jr. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest CSG Podcast, Jeff talks about the recent decision by the New York Daily News to lay off 35 of it's sports department writers. How the demise of the Rocky Mountain News created the compartmentalized news consumption we have today in Denver. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's solo CSG, Jeff talks about Carmelo Anthony and his place in history. Also, what are his chances for the Basketball Hall of Fame as well as how he will be regarded once he retires from the game of basketball? Enjoy the Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Antonio Spurs trade Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster late-night trade. In today's CSG Jeff talks about the trade and Toronto GM Masai Ujiri's history of gambling on trades going back to Denver. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Latest CSG, Jeff discusses the rather bizarre reaction to the Denver Nuggets' trade of Darrell Arthur, Kenneth Faried and a protected first to the Brooklyn Nets. Maybe people are overvaluing draft picks again? Also Jeff goes into the signing of Isaiah Thomas. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special edition of CSG Podcast, Jeff talks to long time YouTube Lets Player Helloween4545. He has successful built a large following on YouTube with over 10 years. Fascinating subject about video game Lets Playing, building an audience and more. Thanks to Ben (Helloween) for coming on the podcast to talk to Jeff! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets traded Wilson Chandler and a future 2nd round pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for a right to swap 2nd round pick and cash considerations. In this CSG, Nate Timmons and Jeff Morton talk about Wilson Chandler the person, and who they got to cover these last 8 years. Fascinating person. Wilson has been a frequent guest on CSG, starting in 2013. Enjoy the Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first day of NBA Free Agency is behind us and the Denver Nuggets made a bit of news by re-signing Will Barton and Nikola Jokic. Late on Saturday night Chris Mannix said the Nuggets are aggressively pursuing a meeting with Lebron James!? Oh my! All is discussed within. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff takes you on a journey through 2018 NBA Free Agency. What will Lebron James do? The Nuggets are in cap hell so how can they make the team better? Will trades happen. Got it all here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this solo CSG Podcast, Jeff Morton talks about draft night and the Nuggets selection of High Risk/High Reward Michael Porter Jr. Is his back healthy enough to play? Does it matter? Also, Jeff spoke exclusively with Nuggets President Tim Connelly after the press conference to introduce the drafted players. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we approach the 2018 NBA Draft, Jeff goes into the worst Draft in Nuggets history the 1996 NBA Draft. While there are those who say that the 1998 draft was worse, the Nuggets franchise directions was fundamentally altered by the 1996 Draft and Jeff goes into reasons why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all have things that we look back on and aren't proud of. Jeff looks back on a particular column he wrote in 2011 that he regrets a whole bunch. Jeff also talks about blogging in 2011 and blogging in 2018 and how far we have come. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets face what amounts to a play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the final game of the NBA regular season. If the Nuggets win, they are in the playoffs. If they lose, they are out. Simple as that. Today Jeff Morton asks T.J. McBride, Brendan Vogt and Dev Johnson from Mile High Sports Nuggets to weigh in on the last game. Denver Nuggets Do or Die. Today's podcast is sponsored by King Law Firm www.kinglawfirmco.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this solo CSG Podcast, Jeff Morton talks about Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and Nikola Jokic. Jeff has a theory that the Nuggets struggles since Millsaps return have more to do with Malone's approach on Defense than anything else. This weeks episode is sponsored by King Law Firm www.kinglawfirmco.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate break down the state of the Nuggets with Paul Millsap's looming return. Who starts? Who sits? What will the West look like when the season shakes out? All that and more, enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three games Friday night. They overcame Nikola Jokic fouling out and ... questionable officiating to notch their 33rd win. Jeff talks about that, and has an exclusive interview with one of the stars of the night: Wilson Chandler Check out this episode's sponsor, King Law Firm: http://kinglawfirmco.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Denver Nuggets are now coming down to a crucial home stretch. The last 24 games of the season heading toward the playoffs. These games will tell you a ton about who the Nuggets are, particularly with the anticipated return of Paul Millsap. How will the Nuggets fare? Jeff Morton goes solo and explains. This week's episode is brought to you by King Law Firm in Denver. Fighting for the little guy Check out the link to their website http://kinglawfirmco.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Morton conducted a phone interview with Adam J. Criblez, author of Tall Tales & Short Shorts: Dr. J, Pistol Pete and the birth of the modern NBA. A fascinating book about the evolution of 1960's, Celtics dominated basketball to the modern, guard slashing game. As with the Dan Issel interview, this was recorded off of a phone conversation. Cleaned up as much as possible for your enjoyment. This is a fantastic book that everyone should read. It's available on Amazon. Here is the direct link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Tall-Tales-Short-Shorts-Popular/dp/144227767X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518906419&sr=8-1&keywords=tall+tales+and+short+shorts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly talks exclusively with Jeff Morton about the Nuggets actions at the Trading Deadline, what the Nuggets were looking to accomplish and the continued development of Jamal Murray and Gary Harris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denver Nuggets President and Governor Josh Kroenke joins the show to discuss all things Nuggets, his role with both the Nuggets and Avalanche, his journey through the sports world and much more. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recently, Jeff Morton conducted a phone interview with Denver Nuggets legend Dan Issel for his big article in Mile High Sports Magazine. While this wasn't initially intended for a podcast, Issel's answers and stories were so good we decided to upload it as it's own thing. This interview is phone quality but we improved it as much as possible or your listening enjoyment. Your can enjoy Jeff's article on the 1974-76 Denver Nuggets HERE Issel spoke to Jeff about his time in the ABA. This wacky journey from the Kentucky Colonels to the Denver Nuggets in 1975 and how great those Late ABA/Early NBA Nuggets really were. Great stories from the a Basketball Hall of Famer. Enjoy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate break down the first two Nuggets games against the Jazz and Kings, while also looking towards the Wizards game. Lots of Nuggets talk followed by some movie and life talk. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys get excited about the Nuggets opening night coming against the hated Utah Jazz, deep dive into the rotation, the team's expectations, the playoffs and much more. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate welcome Denver Nuggets Team President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly back to the show. In this episode, the guys talk about the importance of Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic's offseason, the expectations of Gary Harris and Jamal Murray, Mason Plumlee's new contract and what to expect this coming season. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate mourn Ross Martin's short-lived NFL career, dive into what stars align with Nikola Jokic, discuss their blogging history and more on this episode. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate talk uniforms, player development, female athletes, movies coaches and more. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate and Jeff welcome in Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Harrison Wind of BSN Denver to the show, as Ross is MIA after his Las Vegas Summer League assignment. A deep dive into the team, starting with Paul Millsap and ending with uniforms. Enjoy the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate takes another look at the race for eight in the West, but first has a phone call with Jeff, who is on his way back to Denver from Houston. Only four games left. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets are no longer in the driver seat for the eight seed in the West after two tough losses to the Rockets, but Jeff doesn't want to hear your negativity. The guys go over the brutal end of game and more. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Nate discuss Wilson Chandler's career night vs. the Kings, the timing of the Jusuf Nurkic trade, the race for eight and much more. Enjoy the show, thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate and Jeff wrap up the craziness that was or was not the NBA trade deadline; plus where the deadline left the Nuggets in their quest for the post-season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys talk pop culture to start the show before diving into Nuggets and NBA trade deadline talk (20:45 mark). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Denver Nuggets trading Jusuf Nurkic and a first round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Mason Plumlee and a second round pick, we had to discuss it. Nuggets GM Tim Connelly joins us (5:30 mark) to discuss the trade and then we have Matt Moore of CBS Sports and Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs on to break things down even further. Enjoy the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.