CSG Podcast

How Ross Martin is still agreeing to pick games is beyond his co-host's comprehension. With just four weeks of picks left, it will take a mighty comeback for Ross to get the lead back. You could say he's Colorado State and down 20 at the half to Nate Timmons (Colorado). But this comparison makes little to no sense as Ross is the CU guy and Nate the CSU guy. Point being ... Ross needs some help. So, Jeff Morton joined us for the picks this week in an attempt to throw Nate out of his rhythm. Click play to see if it will work ... Week 13 Results: Ross: 8-8Nate: 11-5Overall Standings: Ross: 109-82Nate: 124-67 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are joined for this podcast by Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs. The boys are talking CU football and if Butch Jones will take the gig, a look at the Nuggets, recapping Buccaneers vs. Broncos, and previewing Broncos vs. Raiders. The laughs from the trio are aplenty and that might be good-or-bad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming off yet another humiliating weekly loss, Ross attempts to figure out where he went wrong and where he can go right this week with his picks. Nate is shifting into cruise control and ready to keep on rollin'! Week 12: Ross Martin: 11-5Nate Timmons: 13-3Overall Standings: Ross: 101-74Nate: 113-62 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Still sweating out massive amounts of gravy and cranberry sauce, the guys are back and ready to talk Broncos vs. Chiefs, Nuggets, and even a little Jon Embree and CU football or lack thereof. The Broncos powered themselves to another win, this time over hapless Kansas City. Knowshon Moreno went from inactive to starting and made the guys reevaluate their thoughts on the running back situation. With Tampa Bay coming to town, the guys can't help but talk about the Ravens. What is going on in Boulder? Lots of names being thrown around ... Dave Logan to Jack Del Rio. Can the Buffs bring in anyone? The Nuggets had a hot week and followed it up with a frustrating loss in Utah on Nov. 26th. The Lakers and Knicks are coming up and the third game with Golden State Warriors ... how many times can the two teams play?!? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Better late than never?!? Ross goes 11-3 in Week 11, but as usual he comes up short to the King as Nate goes 13-1. Ross' overall record is now 90-69 and is far inferior to Nate's dominating 100-59 mark. Can Ross get some games right this weekend? Listen to find out ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanksgiving week is upon us. The guys do a little special edition of the show by bringing back the Top 5 list to guide the conversation with the Top 5 Things to be Thankful for. Plenty of talk about robots taking over the world, eggnog, Broncos, Nuggets, and plenty more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate recap their Week 9 and Week 10 picks and get breakdown their Week 11 picks on this week's show. They also dive off the deep end and discuss NBA League Pass (a little), pre-workout powders, and tons of other random things. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are joined by Jeff Morton of Denver Stiffs. The guys go off on a number of tangents, but they manage to discuss the Broncos vs. Panthers, the upcoming Chargers vs. Broncos game, and plenty of Denver Nuggets talk.Will Willis McGaehee's fumbling issues doom the Broncos? Are the Nuggets doomed after just eight games? Find out by clicking play ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite disagreeing on Danilo Gallinari's hairdo, both Ross and Nate agree that if the Nuggets are to be serious title contenders down the line - it will be because Gallo got them there. Denver's uniforms are also discussed as the team's home opener nears against the Detroit Pistons. The Broncos once again found themselves victors and Ross takes a different angle as to why the team found success this week. Nate gushes over Trindon Holliday, and the guys reflect on the Bengals and look ahead to the Panthers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross Martin is riding high after his Week 8 Pick 'Em victory over Nate Timmons. Can Ross follow up his 10-4 Week 8 with another strong performance in Week 9? The overall standings ... Nate is still in first place with a 66-51 record. Ross is on the comeback trail and pushed his record to 60-57, he's back above five-hundred! Click play and find out who is going to win the battle of the birds ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are reflecting on the Broncos win against the Saints with a nod to the path of how Denver got there. The guys also preview the Bengals game, breakdown the Nuggets' opener in Philadelphia, and discuss the Ty Lawson contract extension. And the guys review their Week 8 NFL picks, will we have a new winner this week in the pick 'em challenge? Click play to find out ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to pick the Week 8 games and Ross Martin finds himself needing a big time comeback week as he is sitting uncomfortably in second place with an overall record of 50-53. Nate Timmons is leading the way with an overall record of 59-44, the heat is on!How many battles of the birds will take place this week? Listen now to find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Sports Guys are bringing you the most complete and comprehensive Nuggets preview your ears will be able to find out on the interwebs or radio from Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut Street in Denver.Nate is joined by Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post, Matt Moore of CBS Sports.com, Travis Heath of Mile High Sports radio, Hoopsworld.com, and USA Today to talk all things Nuggets and NBA for the upcoming season. Big thanks to all three of those guys for making time to bring you their unique takes.Ross and I also preview Saints vs. Broncos, talk a little MLB playoffs where ex-Rockies are once again playing prominent roles, and the Andre Iguodala Google+ Hangout on Denver Stiffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are back deciding who will win the battle of the birds, the battle for Ohio, and many more games for Week 7 of the NFL slate. Jeff Morton also joins in and offers up his usual mediocre selections! Nate's overall record: 49-41Ross' overall record: 45-45 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross is back from his assignment in Florida and he's ready to talk Broncos. Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com is back to join in on the Broncos talk with the guys, discuss his article on Coming Out Day, offers up his thoughts on JaVale McGee and the abundance of Nuggets wing players, and a little Rockies and Jason Giambi talk. Plus, Nate and Ross go over their Week 6 NFL picks. Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link.Follow Ross Martin on Twitter here. Follow Nate Timmons on Twitter here.Follow Jeff Morton on Twitter here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Ross and Nate each went 7-7 last weekend picking NFL games, the Skins game continues and the guys remained tied from Week 4 and Week 5. Overall Nate is in the lead with a record of 42-34 and Ross is sitting pretty at 39-37, just above the .500 mark. Check out this week's picks as Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com steps in to pick on Ross' behalf, recorded at Jake's Food and Spirits on 3800 Walnut Street in Denver. Enjoy the quick show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross is on assignment in Florida, so while he's away Nate and Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs (@jmorton78 on Twitter) decide to talk nothing but NBA! Just kidding. The guys did record the show from Jake's Food and Spirits at 3800 Walnut Street in Denver while enjoying some fine food and tuning up for fresh sports talk. The guys talk about Jim Tracy's departure from the Rockies, how the Broncos went wrong in New England against the Patriots, preview the big Monday night game between the Broncos and hated Chargers, and of course lots of Nuggets talk. The Nuggets and Clippers played the first NBA game ever on the Las Vegas Strip at the Mandalay Bay Events Center - Denver won a thriller, thanks to Ty Lawson. Taking over the hosting duties was new for Nate and let's just hope Ross makes it back soon! If you want to support the podcast, please click the following link and do your normal Amazon shopping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are going through this week's NFL games and picking the winners and losers. Nate is in the overall lead with a record of 35-27 to Ross' pedestrian 32-30. With the Week 4 tie (both guys went 9-6), this week and last week will be added up to determine the weekly winner. Enjoy the quick episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are talking Nuggets Media Day and the team's new alternate uniforms. Plus, the the guys dive into Broncos vs. Raiders and preview Peyton Manning playing Tom Brady ... again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate are picking the Week 4 games. Nate is atop the leader board with an overall record of 26-21, while Ross is eating dust at 23-24. Jeff Morton posted an unimpressive Week 3 slate of 6-10 as the guest picker.This week it's just the CSG boys arguing over which teams will win and other random side stories ... enjoy this quick episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate, the dynamic duo, are back this week talking Broncos, NFL replacement officials with some conspiracy theories, Nuggets, and even some Sons of Anarchy on episode 62! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After going 8-8 in week 2, the guys carry over again. Now tied at 17-14 they pick the winners and losers for NFL week 3. Enjoy this mid-week episode just in time for Thursday Night Football, a game that Ross won't be watching because he doesn't have cable. Which he may have mentioned before. Take these golden picks to the bank because there's a lot on the line, the loser will have to read a prepared statement, that he didn't prepare. Thanks to Jeff Morton for sitting in AGAIN! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com joins the guys in studio for tonight's podcast. Ross loses his mind over the Broncos vs. Falcons game. The guys discuss Peyton Manning's performance, answer a question about Knowshon Moreno, and discuss the wide-receivers.We were pleased to be joined by Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports. Spears started covering the NBA with The Denver Post; where he worked from 1999-2000. He shares with us some connections he still has with some familiar names. Marc also talks about his time with The Boston Globe (2007-2009) and making the switch to Yahoo! Sports. He also shares his back-story with us about how he got involved with journalism and it all began when he was in the 7th grade.If you're not one of the 111,000+ people following Spears on Twitter, you can find him here @SpearsNBAYahoo.If you like what we're doing here on the podcast help us out by visiting our site, clicking on our Amazon.com banner, and doing your normal shopping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate come at you with a late week podcast - dedicated to Week 2 NFL picks! The guys tied with records of 9-6 in Week 1 (they didn't pick the Cowboys vs. Giants game in time) and each week the loser must read a prepared statement - that they didn't prepare.We're doing a carry-over Skins Game for Week 2 ... click play to hear the breakdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CSG crew is fired up to talk Broncos football. A big win in the Mile-High City will do that to a couple of homers, but the Broncos planted themselves on the national map with their prime-time win over the Steelers. But there is more to talk about than the Broncos as the Denver Stiffs is busy with the Nuggets; with training camp opening in a matter of weeks.Ross and Nate breakdown the poll of, "Most Sports-Hated Player: Denver Nuggets" on Denver Stiffs and Ross shares a couple of stories about Kiki Vandeweghe. Should Bernie Bickerstaff draw the stink eye of Nuggets Nation? How do the fans feel about Carmelo Anthony? What in the world is Anthony Carter and Dale Ellis doing on this list?Plus, the guys talk about the Nuggets mission to have top-10 players at each position and how the team can fare heading into training camp. Can the Nuggets really be a contender? Why not dream big? If things break right, which they can in the sports world, the Nuggets could go farther than you think.Get ready for some heavy Broncos talk - the guys are breaking down the Steelers game, Top 5 style, and previewing the big Monday night match-up with the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 17th.As always, check out the Broncos news over on Mile High Report. If you are thinking it, they have an article about it. And for some insider access on the team, be sure to check out the good folks over at Predominantly Orange.com.And if you like what we're doing here with our podcast, we ask that you show our sponsor Amazon.com some love. By clicking the Amazon banner on our homepage and doing your regular shopping, we get a small percentage of any purchases, the best part - no up-charge to you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are flying solo or rather as a duo in the CSG studios talking sports and stuff. Ross explains how talking works; while Nate breaks down the signing of Nuggets rookie Quincy Miller and his conversations with Miller's agent Dwon Clifton from Envision Sports Agency.The guys break down the Broncos 2012 schedule ... game-by-game. Ross has them going ... we can't give that away! You have to listen to hear our predictions. We also will be keeping track of our NFL picks this season and the loser each week is going to read a prepared statement, that they didn't prepare. From the show: Dream Team by Jack McCallum: click here.No Easy Day by Mark Owen: click here.Sony Digital Flash Recorder: click here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CSG guys are back, as usual! This time they talk with Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow.com about the cancellation of UFC 151. Who is to blame? Can Jon Jones bounce back from the heat he is taking? Did Chael Sonnen know something was up with teammate Dan Henderson weeks earlier than announced? Coffeen answers all our questions and tells us how he got into writing about Mixed Martial Arts - a not so usual route.Lance Armstrong chose not to defend himself against the allegations being lobbed at him in witch-hunt fashion. Who is going to stick up for our American Hero? We are.Nate breaks down Mark Titus' book, "Don't Put Me In, Coach" and discusses the famous disses in the text. Including Titus' thoughts on current Nuggets center Kosta Koufos, an Ohio State man. Ross reads some of Andrew Martin's thoughts on defeating Josh Beckett and the Los Angeles Dodgers, from Purple Row.com. And the guys try to find some Broncos chatter that doesn't involved Peyton Manning throwing his first touchdown passes ... Jeremiah Johnson anyone?!?From the Show:Crazy Broncos toaster - it's puts the Broncos logo on your BREAD! Click here.Marching Powder - South American Scarface? Perhaps! Click here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross and Nate fly as a duo in the CSG studio this week. Ross reveals his love of The Grateful Dead's: Touch of Grey, and Nate talks about a Knocked Up sequel that isn't really a sequel. Would Maurice Jones-Drew be a good addition to the Denver Broncos? The guys discuss the 27 year-old running back's pros and cons, which leads to a discussion on what position upgrades, if any, the Broncos might need. Plus, be sure to find out what happens this season down at Mile-High when you get tossed out of a game, it's going to cost you $75 and your precious time. Some piping-fresh Rockies talk - Ross is disappointed in the false advertising of "microbrews" down at Coors Field and he's also disappointed that he can't recognize any faces playing baseball for the home squad. Plus, Augusta National admits two women into membership of their prestigious golf course - Nate thinks the women should have turned their backs on the invitation and Ross feels private business can do as they please, but thinks this is a good thing. All this and a little bit more, just a click or a download away! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight we were joined in-studio by Matt Moore from CBS Sports.com's basketball blog Eye On Basketball, NBC Sports.com's ProBasketballTalk, and ESPN True Hoop Network site Hardwood Paroxysm. If you can't tell by that resume, Mr. Moore is one busy guy.Matt takes us on his journey to becoming a full-time blogger and that story starts in a bar or in Arkansas ... just click play to hear his sorted story. We also get Moore's take on the Denver Nuggets and it is a must listen for all of Nuggets Nation. He'll tell you when he thinks the Nuggets could contend for a title, what he thinks of the Andre Iguodala trade, just what the Nuggets are building, and how they stack up in the Western Conference. This is the best Nuggets talk you are going to get - bar none.We also talk Broncos and Peyton Manning. Ross vents about preseason football and Nate finds a way to circle back to hoops talk to compare the NFL and NBA and more specifically, the Broncos and Nuggets.And we can't leave without some movie talk and getting Matt's favorite sports flicks on record!Enjoy the podcast and be sure to follow Matt's work. He's new to Colorado, so be sure to drop him a line and let him know some Colorado-musts. I think we just made up another word "Coloradomusts".Matt Moore on Twitter: click here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs comes in studio for a plethora of sports talk and of course some movie/TV talk. We're diving into the Broncos Summer Camp ... or Training Camp, the charges being dropped against Elvis Dumervil, and why did 40,000-plus attend the first Broncos scrimmage at Sports Authority Field? The short answer is Peyton Manning, the long answer is Peyton Manning. If the city is talking about the Rockies, does it matter if that talk is good or bad? The team is on the mind of many in the city and state, but will things ever change down at Coors Field? Morton delved into the Rockies in his latest piece on Stiffs, The Nuggets, the Rockies, and the benefits of good ownership. The "back-9" of the show is dedicated to some Olympic talk (specifically women's volleyball), pop-culture talk, UFC 150 where Benson Henderson (Colorado Springs) and Ed Herman (Fort Collins) will be making separate appearances, some 1990's hoops talks comes out as the old Bulls and Rockets teams are discussed and the legendary 1996 Bulls vs. Nuggets game, and of course some movie/TV talk. And if you like the grassroots style stuff like podcasts, then you have to check out the guys at FND Films. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Ross would say, "lots to talk about" on this week's episode.We are joined by Kirk Davis from the Mile High Report to talk Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Davis aka Kaptain Kirk has been in attendance at Dove Valley and brings us the inside scoop on all things Broncos. We even get to chat with him about how he got involved with blogging and specifically how he came to be a member of MHR.Charlie Yao of Roundball Mining Company joins us from San Diego to talk Nuggets. Charlie was in Las Vegas covering the team during Summer League and offers up his take on Evan Fournier, team chemistry, and much much more.And we couldn't leave the show without talking about the Olympics. Missy Franklin, of Colorado, has captured this state's attention and is having a remarkable Olympic run at just 17 years old. We also discuss the coverage of the games and our thoughts on beach volleyball outfits, men's synchronized swimming, and Ryan Lochte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just about everywhere you turn, people are talking about the tragic shootings in Aurora, CO. And folks are discussing the sanctions and punishments handed down to Penn State, as well. We believe it's important to remember those who were harmed and wronged and to remember them in a positive light for their good deeds here and their heroics. Sports takes a backseat when tragedies occur, but they can also help heal. It's been great to see the Colorado community come together. Enjoy the show, and do like some readers do on this episode, email us and give us your take! Ross takes another stand against Chicagoans and their pizza stubbornness and attacks a Colorado legend. Official Jessica Redfield Sports Journalism Scholarship Fund - linked here.Score Big with CSG. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denver attorney Scott Goldman of Goldman Law, LLC joins the show to help break down the felony charges against Elvis Dumervil. Should Broncos fans be worried about missing their defensive star? What will prosecutors have to prove? Just what did that Victoria's Secret employee see? Goldman has all the answers and he's got jokes too.Ross and Nate also talk NBA Summer League as Timmons was in Las Vegas over the weekend as a member of the media getting some inside looks at the Nuggets. Chris Andersen is also discussed ... Marc Stein of ESPN had reported that Birdman would not be amnestied and that caused Nate to be quite confused and after the show, friend of the podcast, Benjamin Hochman reported that indeed Birdman WOULD be amnestied.Plus, what happens when Ross dressed up like Peyton Manning a few Halloween's ago? He almost got pummeled - that would never happen now, right?!? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What better way to learn about the enemy than to bring in a couple of writers from the Thunder and Timberwolves? J.A. Sherman from Welcome to Loud City and Tim Allen from Canis Hoopus join the show to talk about the Thunder and T-Wolves, respectively. We delve deep in the Northwest division as Sherman fills us in on Perry Jones, the likely departure of hated Derek Fisher, and how Oklahoma City fans and Seattle fans are interacting. A budding rivalry between the Thunder and Nuggets would be a great thing for the two cities and the league, Sherman explains why. The Wolves seem to be collecting a lot of white players, what does Allen think of that? Is there any chance of Love ... Kevin Love ... in Denver? Can Minnesota expect to see a playoff run in the near future and how is Ricky Rubio recovering from ACL surgery? All that and Allen even humors Ross with some Cubs and Rockies talk. Plenty of Nuggets discussing as well. Timmons is gearing up for Summer League and will be in Las Vegas to cover the team this weekend. With Andre Miller and Evan Fournier signing deals, do the Nuggets have room to add JaVale McGee and Quincy Miller? Find out by clicking play! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs joins the show to talk Nuggets free agency, the draft that was, and the crazy NBA contracts being handed out by general managers.The losing continues as Coors Field - will anything change?And, as usual, movie talk dominates the end of the podcast as Ross, Nate, and Jeff throw out some titles that you must watch. The Troll Hunter? Why not! The Change Up? You better see it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People might not see how the sweet science of boxing and basketball go together. Other than the referees and judges perhaps being crooked, they don't really mix. That's why we had two separate calls on this episode as Duran Hill of Sting Like a Bee Entertainment and Kalen Deremo of Roundball Mining Company join the show.Hill shares his background with us - with his father and uncle both boxers, he was destined to get into the fight game. And being named after legendary boxer Roberto Duran, who his family knew, that just added fuel to his fire. He wanted to be the next Sugar Ray Leonard, but an accident derailed his promising career. But as one door closed, another opened as he got into the business side of boxing. The Denver Native is currently promoting a 7-match fight card on Friday, June 13th at the Exdo Event Center in Downtown Denver. For tickets, visit his webpage here. The card features some local talent that could soon burst onto the national scene.On the national stage tomorrow night are your Denver Nuggets. Deremo, one of three contributors at RMC, dives deep into the NBA Draft with us. We go over the dream scenario of the Nuggets landing a lottery pick and just how high up that pick could be.Please make a donation to help out with the Colorado Wildfire efforts. Visit Help Colorado Now.org to donate - that's where the Denver Broncos are asking people to donate as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post and Nate Kreckman of 102.3 ESPN Radio join the podcast. Hochman shares his background and flaunts his Cardinals championships in Kreckman's face. A Illinois guy, Kreckman talks about the Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks and tells us how he got to Colorado. And whether or not his gifted radio voice left him any choice, except for talk radio.Plus a Top 5 list with four participants! Our Top 5 Walk-Up Songs ... yes, if we were in the big leagues or perhaps on the softball field - what songs would we want to walk to the batter's box to? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Guys are back in the CSG Studios talking Dale's Pale Ale, the technology that NASCAR is utilizing for the fans at home, should Major League Baseball replace umpires with computers, and why are NHL fans wanting attention and then shunning it?Plus, the Los Angeles Kings and their recent Stanley Cup victory, NBA Finals talk that leads to some discussion on Michael Jordan, Nick Collison, and more. And the Top 5 Worst Sports Movies ... yep, more movies and sports! Who makes the cut this week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming in hot with some new intro music the guys are talking Netflix, Las Vegas, and what not to stick to your car's rear window.With the Celtics and Thunder both down 0-2 and now up 3-2 over the Heat and Spurs (OKC winning their series 4-2), Nate and Ross try to figure out who to root for in the NBA Finals. That leads to a lengthy discussion on LeBron James and how the guys will feel if he wins a championship.Broncos rookie Derek Wolfe is excited about the upcoming NFL season and he's taking quite the liking to Twitter. #Teammule ... what is that?Plus, the Top 5 is back again! This week ... The Top 5 Stadium Foods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Top 5 has been Missing In Action for weeks - so the guys found a way to merge two of their favorite topics into one! The Top 5 Athletes Who Will Become Actors and What Genre They Will Fill. Who makes the cut? You'll have to listen to find out, but move over Denzel Washington, Brian Cox, Dolph Lundgren, Nic Cage and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys meet up on a rainy Wednesday afternoon to record the show. With Barack Obama in town, Ross finds time to bag on people in Colorado from Chicago ... deep dish pizza? Gross. And Nate is thinking about selling all his possessions (not many) on Craigslist. The sports talk? Are the Broncos Super Bowl Contenders? Nate is worried that Peyton Manning needs more talent around him, but Ross talks him off the ledge. What is wrong with the Rockies? The Guys know how to fix the team ... one answer includes fireworks during the game! And the NBA Conference Finals are discussed, at length. Who do the Guys think will represent the Western Conference in the Finals? And who is going to make the ECFs ... the Celtics, Heat, Pacers, or 76ers? Click in and listen ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys welcome Jeff Morton from Denver Stiffs.com back on the show to help put a bow on the 2011-12 season. Morton also offers up his take on what the Nuggets will do in the off-season and answers Nate's specific questions on Arron Afflalo, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried, how much he'd pay JaVale McGee if he were Masai Ujiri, and if Ty Lawson is the future point guard of the the team. Ross and Nate also discuss Chris Andersen and the things that have had him in the headlines recently. Plus talk about new media and where the journalism world is going ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the Nuggets defeated the Lakers in game 5 to stay alive, Nate and Ross recorded this episode at Jake's Fine Food and Spirits. They had the privilege to spend some time talking Broncos and Nuggets with Denver Sports Nation hosts "D" in Denver and Adam Kinney. Ross also managed to track down one of the other Denver Stiffs, Jeff Morton for a quick halftime chat - which you will hear instead of the usual Week in Review. Nate played quiz master to some big time Nuggets fans in this week's CSG trivia showdown. All this and more in CSG #40! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 39 - as Ross would say, "Lots to talk about!" The Broncos added to their roster through the draft with Derek Wolfe, Brock Osweiler, and Ronnie Hillman. The guys discuss each pick as well as John Elway's decision to take a quarterback and trade his first round pick ... twice! Ross talks with the face of the NFL Network, Rich Eisen - about running the 40-yard dash at the combine, and how you can win a change to appear on his show by stepping in to his shoes. They also discuss Rich's reaction to the Jaguars selecting a punter in the 3rd Round, and about the Broncos selection of Osweiler. Plus, Eisen discusses his own podcast and explains why it's fun to have celebrities on his show.The Nuggets are fighting for their playoff lives against the experienced and talented Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant is still a force and 7'1'' and 285 pound Andrew Bynum has been a wrecking ball through the first two games. Can the Nuggets pull of another miracle comeback (remember the 1994 playoffs?!)? And speaking of miracles ... Todd Helton and Jason Giambi are still plugging along for the Rockies, but have the Rockies done a disservice by doing something different with their hotdogs and bratwursts? All that and more ... in this episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are back for CSG #38 - where Nate still hasn't seen The Hunger Games and Ross can't believe he had to witness a Rapids game. The guys discuss the Nuggets possible playoff foes, now that George Karl's team has locked up a playoff spot for the ninth time in his tenure. The Lakers or the Thunder ... both teams present very tough match-ups for the Nuggets. Nate tries to understand how the Rookie of the Year is determined in the NBA. Ross declares it a popularity contest and they both try to make the case for Kenneth Faried. Sad news with Brian Dawkins announcing his retirement from the Broncos and the NFL. The guys discuss Dawkins' career and if he should retire as an Eagle. Plus the guys discuss the upcoming NFL draft that is going to take place Thursday, April 26th. If you're looking for somewhere to watch the NFL Draft, the guys at the South Stands Denver Fancast are taping their 100th episode and having a party at Jake's Food and Spirits in Denver. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the 37th episode of the Colorado Sports Guys podcast. Ross and Nate have a lot to talk about ... including CSU's new hoops coach - again, what teams the Nuggets might face in the post-season (if they make it), the Broncos' schedule is out and they have a ton of prime-time games because of Peyton Manning, Todd Helton's turn back the clock games, and Nate's gripe with a local Irish pub. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you smell that fresh cut grass? I bet you do because Opening Day at Coors Field happened this week and that fresh grass aroma has been floating all over Lower Downtown Denver aka LoDo. We should consider ourselves lucky not to smell the vomit that surely covered a good area of the LoDo sidewalks. Well, the guys talk at length about Opening Day and your Rockies. Are the hardcore fans upset with the slow start? Do the casual fans like going to the ballpark above anything else? What can we expect out of this team and should we even care ... The CSU football team is facing a little controversy up in Fort Fun or Fort Collins. Guilty before being proven innocent continues to be the cloud that hangs over every star laden headline. What role should head coach Jim McElwain play in the whole thing? Ross and Nate have to agree to disagree. The Nuggets now have eight games left on the schedule and Danilo Gallinari is back, but Nate tries to explain why Denver fans should expect more out of their basketball team. And Ross is more than happy to question the Nuggets and their ownership's ways. All that and a little bit more ... just click play! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys welcome Andrew Martin from Purple Row.com to the show. The folks at Purple Row are running the most comprehensive and largest Rockies blog in the world. After talking with Mr. Martin the CSG guys know why the Rockies are in good hands with Purple Row. And after you listen to his interview, you will be ready for opening day at Coors Field on April 9th.The guys discuss a little Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Troy Tulowitzki, they talk about who the Rockies got back in the Baldy trade: Drew Pomeranz and Alex White and what kind of success we can see from them this year, where will the Rox get offense, and a whole lot more.Andrew joins the guys for the entire show and gives his take on the Broncos "new" orange uniforms designed by Nike. Ross is excited for the stands at Mile-High to be uniform once again, like the sea of red in Kansas City and the black hole in Oakland. Denver fans can look forward to seeing the Orange Crush back in the Mile High City.And as the guys normally do with a guest, they play a game ... Martin vs. Martin to determine which guy - Ross or Andrew - will walk away with some bragging rights to Nate's Rockies Trivia! And of course ... there is a prize.Listen now! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 34 gets down to some real Nuggets talk as Ross and Nate discuss who should be the leader of the team. Ross makes a case for hard working players being the best leaders, like Kenneth Faried as Nate looks at why Ty Lawson hasn't been a consistent floor general. Can the Nuggets make a post-season run? Can George Karl even get his team there? The guys take a look at player rotations and what needs to be done to make the playoffs possible. The Broncos brought in some luke-warm free agents, who could turn out to be better than expected. The Top 5 punishments for college coaches who don't fulfill their contracts are handed out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys come into the 33rd podcast the day after Nate's 30th birthday. Ross tries to explain the pros and cons of gray hair, but can't stay focused for too long as Peyton Manning talk beckons.The CSG boys hold off on Manning talk long enough to discuss the Nuggets trade deadline move that saw Nene shipped off to the Washington Wizards for center JaVale McGee. Now that Danilo Gallinari may be out for a few weeks, Nate likes the role Wilson Chandler will play for the Nuggets stepping into the starting lineup (hopefully).Now to the Manning talk ... what does this mean for Tim Tebow? Does Manning still have it from a playing stand-point? Did Pat Bowlen invest too much money into the Peyton pot? Will No. 18 have a say in personnel decisions? That plus the Top 5 Things to Now Do With Tim Tebow ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.