CSG Podcast

Tonight the Nuggets and Lakers play for the Western Conference crown for the 4 time in 38 years. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers strategy is to steal game one and let LeBron coast in game 2 cannot succeed and how the Nuggets need to meet the Lakers energy.Jeff's prediciton? Nuggets in 5.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 have a long and torturous playoff history versus the Los Angeles Lakers. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how a last second, game winning sky hook by Kareem began the Denver Nuggets misery vs the Lakers in 1979.Also Jeff talks about how this is the best Nuggets team to ever face the Lakers and how Nuggets fans should act like they're the favorites (they are) no matter what Lakers fans project. 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.

Andy Feinstein joins Jeff to talk about him reclaiming the Denver Stiffs name from SB Nation oblivion and how special this Denver Nuggets team could be. Great conversation with a tremendous friend and former colleague. 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.

Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to talk about the Nuggets going up 3-2 on the Suns behind an epic Nikola Jokic performans. We are indeed blessed to be able to watch Nikola Jokic play every game. Also Jeff and Trey talk about fake trades, flow of the game and the advantages of buying physical media.Be sure and check out Trey's podcast, Mile High Cinema. Available wherever you get your podcasts.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 come back to Denver with their series with the Suns tied at 2-2. What happened to make the series this way? Also Jeff talks about Jamal Murray's deliberate nature and how that is hurting the Nuggets right now and how when MPJ isn't making shots it hurts even more. However, Nikola Jokic had 53-4-11 and went absolutely supernova.Also Jeff talks about Mat Ishbia. His actions during the game and how his approach is helpting create a rivalry between the Nuggets and Suns.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, Tim Miller returns to talk about the Nuggets playoffs so far. How has the team looked in their first seven games? What did Tim take away from the Nuggets game 2 defensive victory and what can we expect from the Nuggets in game 3.Also Jeff and Tim talk about the Nuggets inability to connect with their past (a Kroenke issue) and the Melo jersey retirement debate that erupted on twitter after Melo was seen at the Knicks game this week.Another great talk with Tim! 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 win a slug fest 90's style game 97-87 over the Phoenix Suns to go up 2-0 in their semifinal series. Jeff talks about what the Nuggets did right, what the Suns did the muck things up and how the Chris Paul injury was NOT the big loss that caused the Nuggets to reel the Suns in.Also Jeff compliments the Nuggets fans for the Nuggets in 4 chant during the game. How the Nuggets have missed a rivalry for years and how this is a good thing for the Nuggets and Suns ... and the League. Enjoy the snow! 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 blew out the Phoenix Suns 125-107 in game of the NBA Western Conference semifinal matchaup in Denver. Jamal Murray. That's all you have to say about this one. In the second half of the podcast Jeff waxes poetic about what Jamal accomplished and what it means to be a 16 game player. Also, Jeff gives kudos to Christian Braun and Michael Porter Junior. Two guys who stepped it up defensively in a big time way. 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.

Today Jeff previews the Nuggets vs. Suns second round matchup. This will be a 1980's type of series with both teams unable to stop the other one. Who will win this offensive war of attrition? Also, Jeff talks about Suns onwer Matt Ishbia announcing that he will air Suns games over the air for free and this seemed interestingly timed on the eve of Nuggets Suns. Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke needs to be accountable and answer questions and he wont. This has been the biggest issue from a catestrophic PR perspective for the Nuggets and Avalanche. 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 defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109, advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2021. They will once again face the Phoenix Suns who defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Jokic being awesome despite his shooting struggles, MPJ powering through, Jamal's tough shot making and Michael Malone's "no point guard" panic move/brain fart in the first half. Then Jeff previews the second round series agains the Suns. Is this actually an easier match up for Jokic? We talk about it inside.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 dropped game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Not much to take away from the game other than Jamal Murray needs to back off the hero ball and the Nuggets need to play with an extremely fast pace in game 5. Other than that ... it's hard to sweep, folks. Those are just facts.Also, Jeff draws a comparison between this series and on the Nuggets played against the Dallas Mavericks in 2009. Both series the Nuggets went up 3-0. Both lost close games in game 4. Jeff thinks this will end up just like that series did as well.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 went into Minneapolis and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first round playoff series to go up 3-0. What sets this Nuggets team apart from others? What can we learn from the Nuggets playoff series agains the Warriors last year? In the second half of the podcast Jeff addresses the struggle the national media has in adjusting their narratives. Some of it is the Nuggets own fault, some of it is general media laziness. Also, Jeff talks about what a disgrace it is that the Athletic doesn't have a Nuggets beat writer. They're the #1 seed in the West! Come on. 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 withstood the Minnesota Timberwolves throwing the proverbial kitches sink of effort at them in the third quarter by establishing a simple fact: They are the better team. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets made this fact obvious by Jokic being casual, Jamal getting his own and dropping 40 and MPJ establishing the team isn't just Jamal and Jokic in a masterful fouth quarter. 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 pounded the Minnesota Timberwolves by nearly 30 points in game one of their first round playoff series. Did the Nuggets play possum at the end of the regular season? On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets prioritizing their health over everything else at the end of the season caused us all (including the Timberwolves) to underestimate them. Also, Jeff chides Michael Malone for putting Jokic back in when the Nuggets were up by 30 points. You can't have a Mortcast without Malone criticism. Ha!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 attempts to recontextualize the Nuggets playoffs misfortune and make the argument that bad luck has hurt them more than lack of talent. Jeff highlights 4 such moments (among many). Also, Jeff talks about how Joel Embiid can't seem to take the W and be happy that he is winning ... interview after interview complaining about how he has been treated. It's not helping him and making people who would otherwise be on his side turn against 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.

The sub par play of the Denver Nuggets alarmed some observers down the stretch, but it was clear from the moment the Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at home in early March that they would be prioritizing health in the playoffs over consistency in meaninless games. Is that the right strategy? We will find out once the playoffs begin. Also, Jeff discusses how the Milwaukee and Philly games from late March are probably instructive of which Nuggets team can show up in these pressure packed playoff 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.

On the latest (very short) Mortcast, Jeff talks about how the NBA's reliance on players promoting themselves abdicates the league's responsibility in promoting it's stars. How this and a bunch of other factors have combined to hurt the visibility of Nikola Jokic. 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.

So we had a matchup that was supposed to happen, but didn't. Joel Embiid sat out his big MVP battle matchup with Nikola Jokic on Monday and everyone was left fumbling for reasons. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how Embiid sitting seemed to be projected from the start of the Sixers road trip, the odd decision for Embiid to play against the Suns on Saturday, and how the city of Denver likely played a factor in Embiid sitting out this game. 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 OG CSG Nate Timmons joined Jeff to talk about all things CSG and Denver Nuggets. Do these Denver Nuggets have a chance in the NBA Playoffs? Do we trust them. Nate and Jeff also talk about the 2013 Nuggets team and contrast them with the current one. Along the way they talk movies, and how Denver Stiffs pioneered everything you see right now. Great show as always with Nate Timmons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a dramatic but little-known incident in team history, in January of 1978 back up point guard Brian Taylor (who galvonized the Nuggets second unit) didn't show up for one game. In the New York Times the very next day Taylor announced that he was now a free agent. The affect on the Nuggets was profound and was the first in a series of events that eventually derailed the 1970's Golden Era of the Nuggets. Jeff talks about its affect and how the team responded ... or didn't respond. Here's Jeff's interview with Dan Issel from 2017: https://www.spreaker.com/user/milehighsports/csg-278-nuggets-legend-dan-issel-talks-t Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No, it's not just a Foreigner song. One the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has his eyes filled with that tunnel vision and how that might hurt the team in the playoffs. Three guard lineups seem to be his comfort food. 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 on CSG Trey Mitchell joins Jeff to talk about the sorry state of coverage in the NBA ... specifically when it comes to the toxic MVP debate and general coverage of the Denver Nuggets. What is going wrong? How could things be better? The last few weeks of coverage has been a sad state of what the NBA coverage has become. 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.

Yes ESPN would rather the Lakers win. Yes the Worldwide Leader is infiltrated by the big player agencies who have their own agendas. Yes David Stern never liked basketball in Denver. None of that matters. On the Latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how Nuggets fans need to concentrate on two words: Just Win. Nothing cures disrespect by taking that respect by force. Just. Win. 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 player agencies shape coverage at ESPN through influence. The original sin was tying player max deals to All NBA voting or MVP. It left things the NBA cant control (narrative and independent coverage) to being pressured by large player agencies. Jeff also talks about how that shapes the perception of Nikola Jokic and even the Denver Nuggets.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 1982 the Denver Nuggets were on the verge of being contracted by the NBA, pushed by then NBA lead counsel David Stern. They were on the edge of financial ruin and their consortium of owners couldn't afford to own the team, let alone pay the bills. On the edge of this financial collapse and near contraction along comes former Spurs owner Red McCombs. On today's Mortcast Jeff talks about how "Big Red" came to the Nuggets rescue and created the modern franchise.Enjoy the show! (RIP Red McCombs) 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 NBA being at a crossroads in 2023 and how it needs to de-couple itself from the corrosive influence of Disney/ESPN and start afresh somewhere else. Along the way Jeff talks about how the league is both smarter and dumber than we think it is and how a similar crisis moment in 2002 led it to sign with ESPN away from NBC. 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 from The Bulwark and author of "Why We Did It" joins Jeff to vent about the NBA Trade deadline, the paltry return the Nuggets got back for Bones Hyland and then lift everyone up with some positivity. The Podcast you've all been waiting for. 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.

Mile High Sports Nuggets beat writer Ryan Blackburn joins Jeff to preview the NBA trade deadline. Among the topics discussed are the Kyrie Irving to Dallas trade that just happened and how it affects things in the West. Speaking of the Western Conference, Jeff and Ryan talk about how 'mid' the west is right now. Also they preview the Nuggets at the deadline and see if Bones Hyland will actually be traded.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.

Michael Porter Junior is going through some stuff right now. We all know the details of what has happened and I think that it would be important for Nuggets fans to understand this and have consideration that he might not be in the best mental shape to play basketball when he returns.In the second half of the podcast Jeff talks about the five greatest Nuggets in their history. Not favorite, but who Jeff believes to be the best ... in order ... in all of Denver Nuggets history. Should drive some nice debate on the ol twitter machine. 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.

It's been almost 12 years.It's time to forgive and forget Nuggets fans. Carmelo Anthony needs to be given his flowers as a franchise changing player ... which he was. Too much water under the bridge. Too many years. It's time. Lets stop the resentment and give him the loveIt's about damn time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the seeming inability for NBA teams to defend and increasing offensive dominance in the league, Jeff talks about the concept of hand checking. Why over the course of 26 years (from 1979-2005) the league made repeated attempts to curb it and finally made it a strict penalty only after The Malice at the Palace early in the 04-05 season. While this undoubtedly helped out offenses ... it' also made it almost impossible to guard the perimiter on defense. On the latest Mortcast Jeff makes the proposal to allow hand checking to bring some defensive balance back to the league. 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.

Christian Clark of NOLA.com joins Jeff to talk about the state of the New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamsons injury, and how the team can survive without such a dominant player. Also Jeff and Christian catch up and talk about the best of 2022 in Music and movies. Hope you enjoy as much as Jeff did talking to the one and only Christian Clark.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, the last CSG of 2023, Jeff ends the year by talking about how Nikola Jokic is the John Carpenter of the NBA. A man who is putting up numbers and influencing the game in ways that are unpretentious but game changing. Someone who's stamp on the way we play won't be fully appreciated until long after he is done playing.In 2022-23 Jokic is putting up The Thing type numbers and eventually the NBA media and greater NBA world will catch up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post Charlotte Hornets game, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sounded as unsure of himself has he has in 8 years. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how that is likely a good thing for Malone and how his acknowledgement that HE is part of the problem will help the team going forward.Also, Jeff proposes a radicle rules change the NBA can implement that could give defenses a chance in the league again. Sure to be controversial.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 lost to the LA Lakers on Friday night but even worse, their continued slide into Paul Westhead era defensive sukeration continued unabated. Who is the problem? Is it head coach Michael Malone? Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Bones? Or is this a combination of absolutely everything including the lack of Michaep Porter Junior? Jeff attempts to answer that question.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 harkens back to the 2012-13 57 Win Denver Nuggets team and talks about their home/road split to begin the year (far more severe than this team). Can this Nuggets team take advantage of this big run of games at home? Can they also take advantage of a thoroughly mediocre Western Conference? 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.

Adam Mares from DNVR and Locked on Nuggets/NBA joins Jeff on the Mortcast to talk about this weird Denver Nuggets season. How has this reflected on Michael Malone? How has this reflected on the players and what can be done to kick the team out of their doldrums. Adam and Jeff 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.

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.