CSG Podcast

A slightly perturbed Jeff talks about the Nuggets loss to the Atlanta Hawks. How Jokic's attitude in 2022 is starting to reflect in how the team starts games. Also Jeff goes into how it's been 8 years for Michael Malone ... he needs to stop talking about defense. 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 is back with some Nuggets related talk. On this weeks Mortcast we discuss how you really can't glean much from the injury/covid riddled stretch the Nuggets have just gone through. How Vlatko Cancar can help the team going forward and how the Nuggets way of reporting injuries has hurt the perception of some players ... MPJ in particular. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a change from the usual episode on CSG ... Jeff talks about what happened at Club Q in Colorado Springs and, vents a bit about the cynical people who used and ginned up hate against people. An emotional episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has Nikola Jokic kind of ruined our ability to appreciate "typical" NBA players? On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Jokic is a one-off and we should appreciate him as such, but not let it affect how we perceive other players. 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.

Yeah. Covid got me so you might as well listen to my sultry voice while I talk about some takeaways from the first 10 games of this Nuggets season.Apologies for the brevity of this episode. Back to normal next week when my voice is stronger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is there a way to hold Kyrie Irving accountable for giving support to antisemitic conspiracy on Twitter? On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how players control over their media access has hindered accountability and how we can reset the balance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do we cover Michael Porter Jr. the way we do? Why do we collectively shrug while witnessing someone who has come back from a third back procedure. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how we need to re-balance how we cover the enigmatic forward and contrasts it with how we talk about Jamal Murray. 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.

Tim Miller of The Bulwark and author of Why We Did It returns to CSG to preview the Denver Nuggets upcoming season and play Hopium or Copium. Are we being too optimistic or are we not being optimistic enough? We discuss.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.

Next up in the Season of No Excuses, Michael Porter Jr. How can Mike, AND Jokic/Malone work to get him incorporated into Jokic-ball while letting him cook? It can be done and Jeff explains how. Shout out to Adam Mares for making me move the podcast up and Katy Winge for the MPJ Bones audio (via twitter) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2 in "The Season of No Excuses" series is the two time MVP Nikola Jokic. What small area can Jokic improve? Jeff talks about his basketball relationship with MPJ and how (on Jokic's end) he can improve Mike's role. 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 first of a four part mini-series on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2022-23 season, Jeff talks about the Season of No Excuses. First up, Michael Malone who must go from the great culture setting coach of his early tenure to one that can manage a veteran heavy roster. Can Malone adapt by letting go of the reigns? Jeff talks about what Malone must to do become a next-level coach.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 Anthony Edwards incident of homophobic comments toward gay men minding their own business in Atlanta is yet another in a series of homophobic comments in the league that dates back decades. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a culture that needs to be changed and the culmination of these incidents has made covering the league less fun. 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 on CSG Jeff tells the listeners why he doesn't cover Eurobasket. Simply put, he would be bad at it. Also Jeff goes over Jamal Murray Working out with Nuggets players in Denver and finally the potential NBA Mid-Season Tournament. Spoiler: It would be a bad idea. 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.

Happy Labor Day. In reference to the new Netflix Documentary series episode Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul about Tim Donaghy, Jeff decided to talk about when Donaghy emailed him out of nowhere in 2012, leading to Donaghy guesting on CSG in March 2013. Jeff gives his story and re-plays the original interview from 2013. Fascinating look back at a controversial figure. Happy Labor Day again 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 Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr dynamic and how the team can actually optimize them this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his last of the August "Evolution" series, Jeff talks about how the small forward "peak" essentially ended in the 1980s with a brief resurgence in the 00's. What happened to the position and will it come back to it's 1980's dominance? Jeff goes over the facts.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 rise and fall of the sweet footed big man. Is it because they became harder to find, or is it because the NBA changed rules in the early 00's. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it's a combination of both. However, with the emergence of Jokic and Embiid maybe we have seen it come back. 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 first in a series on contrasting the old with the new, Jeff talks about why we no longer call guy's "chuckers" in the NBA (in the derogatory sense) and what the definition was before the modern era. Are bad shots now good? Jeff explores how we got from there to here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Legend Bill Russell passed away today at the age of 88. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Russell's multifaceted legacy, from being the greatest winner in professional sports history to being an even greater human being. Jeff also goes into the videos that were released on twitter this last week featuring Michael Porter Junior playing pickup ball. 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.

Goran Dragic, newly of the Chicago Bulls, gave an interview this week where he spoke about how American NBA players perceive Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about why the NBA players have such a hard time with these players ... and it's not in the way that you may think. 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.

Nick Kosmider, the Broncos beat reporter from The Athletic joins Jeff to talk about his perception of the Nuggets offseason (his former beat) and also Broncos ownership, quarterback, and coaching. Fun conversation with a great friend. 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 gives his thoughts on the Nuggets trading Will Barton and Monte Morris for Kantavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith from the Washington Wizards. 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 Denver Nuggets 2022 Draft and how perplexing their use of the JMyke trade to get a guaranteed contract for a project player was. 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 Booth/Malone regime has entered into a critical time. If the Nuggets end up drafting two late first round picks it will be the ultimate worst case scenario for a Nuggets team trying to win-now. Additionally it's time for Stan Kroenke to step up. Moves made the next two weeks will show exactly where the elder Kroenke wants to go. Is he willing to be uncomfortable? Or is he just looking to decrease his tax bill.The most critical Nuggets offseason in 12 years begins at the draft. 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 NBA is NOT the NFL or NHL. Its system is set up to encourage you to spend and be "uncomfortable" in order to win in the league at a championship level. Is Enos Stanley Kroenke willing to be uncomfortable with his finances in order to win? Jeff talks about that quandary on the latest Mortcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denverfan.com Jake Shapiro joins Jeff to talk about his new role, teaching at CU, and what the Denver Nuggets need going through the next season. Also, is Michael Malone looking to fill in the power vacuum in the Nuggets organization? Jake talks about it all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Green from DNVR joins Jeff to talk about his career change, life, getting older and innovating while in the media game. Great conversation as always with with Mr. Greene. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer at Large from the Bulwark Tim Miller joins Jeff to talk about the legacy of Tim Connelly. Was it as good as we remember it to be? Additionally we talk about contracts, the godawful conference Finals in the NBA and his new book "Why We Did It". You can pre-order the book on AmazonWhy We Did It: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31OB5LE9AAFQ&keywords=tim+miller+book&qid=1653592527&sprefix=Tim+Miller%2Caps%2C537&sr=8-1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Connelly exits the Denver Nuggets after 9 years, drafting a two time MVP and assembling a contending roster. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his friendship with Tim Connelly and how that led to him giving up writing. So long Tim, it was nice having you on the podcast 20 times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff talks about Tim Connelly's surprise talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves and how KSE's reputation preceeds it and makes things like the Twolves/Connelly talks possible. It emanates from one Enos Stanley Kroenke. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Nikola Jokic won his second straight MVP. Jeff talks about how the next step in the Nuggets evolution is to parlay these MVP seasons into appearances into the NBA Finals. What is the Nuggets all-in move? Do they have one. Where can the 2x MVP improve to make the Nuggets even better? 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 how the Nuggets are facing actual pressure and expectation for the first time in the Tim Connelly era. How do the Nuggets navigate that? Jeff says that this is a natural progression that the every team goes through. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff wraps up the Denver Nuggets season by giving his thoughts on Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Tim Connelly's presser. Also, he explains the different planets that MPJ and Jokic live on and how finding a way to "make it work" is the most important move of this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Stiff Andy Feinstein joined Jeff to talk about the trouble with home court advantage in Denver, the Nuggets historical issues with winning at home in the playoffs and coming back from 0-3 down in the playoffs. Fun conversation as always.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.

How do the 2022 Nuggets compare to the 2008 version. Where did the 08 team go in the offseason that took them from being swept in the first round to appearing in the Western Conference Finals a year later? Jeff talks about the differences and the parallels and concludes this Nuggets team needs more dog in them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets succumb in embarrassing fashion in game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. Jeff talks about how the shorthanded Nuggets don't have any measure that match up right now. Simply Put.Also, Jeff wrote a monologue defending his Nuggets fandom. Don't wanna miss this 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.

The Nuggets lost Game one of their first round series versus the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets fell back into their usual old habits of being slow, methodical and trying to induce missed shots from Steph Curry. In the latest Mortcast Jeff argues that the team needs a wake up call. They don't have good shooters. Time to stop playing as if they do. Make their lives a bit easier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to talk about the Denver Nuggets season gone by, the Play-In Games from the night before and what the Nuggets vs Warriors playoff matchup might look like.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.

Ryan Blackburn from Denver Stiffs joins Jeff to talk about the contentious MVP debate surrounding Jokic, Embiid and Giannis. Why does the whole thing feel so nasty? Also, Jeff and Ryan talk about the Nuggets first round matchup to get their initial thoughts on what may or may not happen. 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 Saturday Morning Coffee, Jeff talks about how the Nuggets are learning they can out run teams in Denver and how they should use that to their advantage. In the second half Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to stay at the 6th spot to avoid the Dallas Mavericks (hopefully) 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.

Former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was elected to the Nasmith Hall of Fame. Well deserved. Jeff talks about his time as Nuggets coach, the challenges, the complications and the triumphs in his time as Nuggets head coach. Congratulations coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What has happened to the Nuggets home court advantage? What has happened the last 9 years to limit one of the greatest home courts in basketball history in Denver? On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about what has happened. Also, Nuggets fans, team and more seem to be in a bit of an Eeyore like funk with playing the game of basketball. Jeff talks about why. 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, a long time Nuggets fan and lifelong Denver resident, explains how the Nuggets suffered more acutely than their counterparts during the late 90's and how that has put the team behind the 8 ball in terms of fan support. 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 Michael Malone's decision to bench the starters coming out of halftime against the Boston Celtics. It showed a disturbing amount of desperation. Will that translate to wins down the stretch? Also Jeff registers his disgust at taking shots at Nuggets fans when they haven't been able to watch the team for three years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this morning's Saturday Morning Coffee Jeff talks about how the discourse surround Will Barton is ridiculous considering he is just a role player. Also, Jeff goes into how Michael Malone's end of game tunnel vision did Barton and Aaron Gordon no favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trey Mitchell is back for his regular spot to talk about the Denver Nuggets victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. How did the game go and what does it say about Jokic, Bones Hyland and JaMychal Green? Also the guys discuss the future of the NBA ... it looks great. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff wraps up the Nuggets 3-1 week (with one game left to play against the Raptors) and looks at Nikola Jokic's great season. Also, Jeff talks about how easy it would be to incorporate MPJ into the Nuggets if/when he returns. 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 CSG Podcast Jeff talks about Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and players needing to log off of twitter to save themselves from trolls. It's not worth it and you can take control of your careers in other ways. Also Jeff talks about Russel Wilson being traded to the Denver Broncos. 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 how we need to appreciate Nikola Jokic who is setting himself apart as maybe the best player in Nuggets franchise history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New series called Saturday Morning Coffee where Jeff breaks down the week that was. On this debut edition:Mike and Jamal aren't going to Grand RapidsThe Houston victory says more than the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.