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Episodes
10-23-26 Hour 2: Nuggets Starters Disappointed/Chris' NFL Notes/Poppin' Tops!!
The Nuggets starters were pretty disappointing to start the NBA season. Coach and Berto discuss the Nuggets losing to the Thunder in their season opener. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and Poppin' Tops!
41:5310-23-26 Hour 1: Nuggets Drop Season Opener/Broncos vs Cardinals Preview/Caleb Williams Looks AWESOME
The Denver Nuggets looked pretty dumpy offensively in their first game of the NBA season. Coach and Berto comiserate over how much of a bummer it was. Plus, Broncos-Cardinals is this weekend and it presents an opportunity for Bo Nix to get his groove back.
40:4610-22-26 Hour 2: How Healthy Can We Expect the Nuggets Starting Five?/Chris' NFL Notes/Brady Tkachuk is an S-TIER HEEL
We're all jazzed about the Denver Nuggets beginning their season tonight, buuuuuut it's another season where we gotta wonder: How is this team gonna stay healthy? Coach and Raj discuss on The Morning Sprint. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and Brady Tkachuk flexed his chops as a TOP SHELF HEEL.
40:5610-22-26 Hour 1: The Denver Nuggets Begin Their Season TONIGHT/BEHIND ENEMY LINES/Jonathon Cooper Speaks
The Denver Nuggets kick off their 2026-27 tonight and Coach and Raj are AMPED. They preview tonight's matchup against the Thunder on The Morning Sprint. Plus, the gang goes BEHIND ENEMY LINES with the Arizona Cardinals and Jonathon Cooper spoke to the media for the first time since returning to team activities.
41:2110-21-26 Hour 2: Colorado State DC's LOSIN' SLEEP/Chris' NFL Notes/The NBA Season BEGINS
Colorado State's new defensive coordinator is sleepin' at the job! Coach Sanford thinks that's just a waste of time. Go home!! Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and Coach and Raj react to the first three games of the NBA season on The Morning Sprint.
41:4910-21-26 Hour 1: Avs Pointless on Road Trip/Broncos Get-Right Game Approaching?/Meghan Angley Joins the Show!
The Colorado Avalanche came up winless in their east coast road trip this week. Coach and Raj break down a tough Avs loss to the Devils last night. Plus, is this a get-right game for the Broncos offense against the Cardinals? Plus, Meghan Angley of The Rink Report joins the show to talk the first ten games of the Avs season!
41:3710-20-26 Hour 2: DO NOT BENCH BO NIX/Chris' NFL Notes/NBA Season Begins TONIGHT
Benching Bo Nix is not an option. Coach and Raj make their case why this nuclear take is so not the move for the Broncos if they want to improve their offense. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and the NBA season begins TODAY!!!
41:4110-20-26 Hour 1: Avs Look Sluggish vs Flyers/Bo Nix Needs to Visit the Wizard of Oz/NFL Rewind
Coach and Raj break down the Avalanche looking pretty sluggish in their loss to the Flyers last night on The Morning Sprint. Plus, LeBron looks pretty cool actually in Sixers stuff, Bo Nix needs to see the Wizard of Oz and get...an ankle? And it's the NFL Rewind.
42:2510-19-26 Hour 2: NFL Sunday Debrief/Chris' NFL Notes/Avs vs Flyers TONIGHT
It was a pretty wacky Sunday of NFL football, and Coach and Raj break it down in Hour 2 of The Morning Sprint. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and a preview of Avs vs Flyers TONIGHT.
40:4010-19-26 Hour 1: A For Effort From Coach Prime?/SHOULD The Broncos Try for Jonathan Taylor?/ Playcalling Verbiage?
For the first time in his entire tenure, Coach Prime is handing out As for Effort against Utah? Coach and Raj break down what the hell happened over the weekend in football on The Morning Sprint. Plus, should the Broncos make a play for Jonathan Taylor?
43:2510-16-26 Hour 2: Is Bo Messing Up His Money?/Chris' NFL Notes/Poppin' Tops!
The Broncos are 4-2 through the toughest part of their schedule...but there's a big Bo Nix sized question mark that needs some answering. Coach and Raj of The Morning Sprint wonder if Bo Nix is spiritually injured (or even physically!). Plus, Chris' NFL Notes, Survivor Pool Picks, and Poppin' Tops!
40:0210-16-26 Hour 1: Broncos Defense CRUNCHES Seahawks/Big Play Replay/Bo Taking SHOTS
The Broncos defense stepped up and dragged the Broncos to a TNF win over the Seahawks and a 4-2 record after six games. Coach and Raj break that game down on The Morning Sprint, reasons to be joyous with plenty of reasons to be concerned. Plus, Big Play Replay from Thursday Night Football, and Bo Nix is getting a loooooot of flack after his performance last night.
43:1710-15-26 Hour 2: Soundbites from the locker room/NFL Notes/Big Air Force fans, Brock Huard on Bo
0:00 - Broncos players, coaches, and coordinators spoke to the media on Tuesday. What were they saying in the locker room? What's the vibe surrounding this game against the Seahawks tonight? 14:15 - What's the latest from the gridiron? Dan Tanner who's in for Nelly who's in for Chris Mitchell takes us through the hottest headlines in today's NFL Notes. 30:35 - Coach Sanford's Valor Christian Eagles are playing a game at the Air Force stadium tonight. How cool is that?? Coach said when Air Force football is good, it's a win for football in the state of Colorado. Yesterday, Brock Huard was on our show! He talked about the voices in Bo's head, and how he struggled with the same internal monologue as a young QB. Can Bo silence the voices and ball out tonight?
42:0410-15-26 Hour 1: Are you okay with 3-3?/Behind Enemy Lines/Avs fall to the Stars in Shootout
0:00 - Are you okay with a Broncos loss tonight? Is 3-3 acceptable? What if they win, go 4-2, but the offense is garbage again? Do we care more about optics or the result? 14:22 - Raj & Coach did the scouting report so you don't have to! Let's head Behind Enemy Lines and take a look at what to expect from the Seahawks tonight. 29:35 - At least the Avs got a point, but they lost to the Stars in a shootout. It didn't help that Gabe Landeskog had a goal taken off the board for a completely bogus reason.
39:5810-14-26 Hour 2: Brock Huard Joins the Program!/Chris' NFL Notes/Avs Back At It TONIGHT
Seattle Sports 710's Brock Huard joins The Morning Sprint to breakdown Broncos-Seahawks tomorrow night on Thursday Night Football. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and a preview of Avs-Stars TONIGHT at Ball Arena.
43:0110-14-26 Hour 1: Bo Nix Sayin' Who Cares??/Avs Snag Big Win vs Stars/Meghan Angley Joins the Show!
Are we getting a new version of Bo Nix? A Bo Nix that isn't thinkin' too hard about the game? Coach and Raj consider this idea + how Bo compares to a guy like Sam Darnold to open The Morning Sprint. Plus, the Avs get the win over the Stars in Dallas and The Rink Report's Meghan Angley joins the show to talk last night's Avs game and tonight's.
41:0210-13-26 Hour 2: WHAT in the World is Bo Nix?/NFL Rewind/Chris' NFL Notes!
Coach and Raj continue to discuss whether or not they know what Bo Nix is on The Morning Sprint. Plus, NFL Rewind and Chris' NFL Notes!
42:2310-13-26 Hour 1: Who the Heck is Bo Nix?/Conor McGahey Joins the Program!
Coach and Raj run a poll on The Morning Sprint: Is Bo Nix...1) A certified winner no matter what 2) A Stinktown USA Quarterback or 3) A total mystery Plus, Conor McGahey joins the program to talk Avs ahead of their matchup against the Dallas Stars tonight and TOMORROW night.
41:0210-12-2026 Hour 2: How Avs Bounce Back Tonight/NFL Notes/Broncos' Short Week Ahead
40:0110-12-2026 Hour 1: Broncos Win Ugly/Big Play Replay
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42:06Hour 2: Coaching Trees/Chris' NFL Notes/Poppin' Tabs
38:5510-9-26 Hour 1: Sean Payton Takes The Headset Back/Behind Enemy Lines/Avs Win Big in Calgary
42:1010-08-26 Hour 2: If Davis Webb Falls...Who's Next?/Chris' NFL Notes/Get a Jeremy Crawshaw Jersey!
Coach and Raj walk through a hypothetical on The Morning Sprint: If Davis Webb takes the fall for the offensive woes for the Broncos, what happens if Sean Payton is back in the driver's seat and the offense still doesn't look awesome? Do you turn away from...Bo Nix? Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and Coach Sanford needs a niche jersey.
41:3310-08-26 Hour 1: Davis Webb Losing the Playcalling?/Signals of Change from Sean Payton?/Avs Lose to the Jets
BIG NEWS for Broncos Country this morning as multiple sources have reported that there could be some real changes to how the Broncos delegate offensive playcalling duties! Coach and Raj break down WHY and HOW the Broncos could start to pivot away from Davis Webb to maybe Webb + Sean Payton or even Just Sean Payton on The Morning Sprint. Plus, the Avs lose their first of the season against the Jets.
41:4610-07-26 Hour 2: Broncos and Chargers...OC Problems?/Chris' NFL Notes/Jesse Montano Joins the Show!
Big storylines for the Broncos and the Chargers this year? Their offensive coordinators. Coach and Raj discuss what Davis Webb and Mike McDaniel have in common going into this tilt on Sunday. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and brand spankin' new addition to Altitude Sports Radio Jesse Montano joins the program to talk some Colorado Avalanche!
41:3410-07-26 Hour 1: It's CHARGERS WEEK/Is Jim Harbaugh on the Outs with the Chargers?
It's time to pivot to the Los Angeles Chargers in Broncos Country. Coach and Raj of The Morning Sprint break down the stakes for the Broncos as they face a reeling Chargers squad. Plus, what's the deal with the Jim Harbaugh and Chargers relationship? Are they kinda on the outs?
42:2410-06-26 Hour 2: Broncos Depth Needs to STEP UP/Chris' NFL Notes/CAN Bo Nix Carry the Team?
The Broncos are pretty dinged up going into the next two weeks. With injuries to Riley Moss, Pat Bryant, and Pat Surtain II, guys like Jahdae Barron and Troy Franklin are gonna have to pick up the slack. Coach and Raj discuss this on The Morning Sprint and who else needs to come in and produce for the Broncos. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and there's one other guy who REALLY needs to pick it up now that the top two corners on the defense are out...and it's Bo Nix.
41:4010-06-26 Hour 1: Falcons BULLDOZE Saints on MNF/NFL Rewind/Happy Anniversary Avs!
The Falcons dunked all over the Saints on Monday Night Football in NOLA. Michael Penix looks awesome, Bijan Robinson looked unstoppable, and Coach and Raj can't help but draw parallels between a very encouraging first two games back for Penix and the (successful!) struggles of Bo Nix so far. Plus, NFL Rewind and an anniversary for the Colorado Avalanche!
41:1310-05-26 Hour 2: Colorado CFB Chaos/Chris' NFL Notes/"...His mechanics?"
Before the Broncos kicked off on Sunday afternoon, a LOT OF STUFF happened between Colorado and Colorado State football on Saturday: Mid-game fired coordinators, loose playbooks, you name it. Coach and Raj react to the aftermath of Saturday on The Morning Sprint. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and do we need to ask questions about Bo Nix's mechanics?
41:1310-05-26 Hour 1: Broncos Banged Up In Niners Loss/Big Play Replay/Broncos Depth Will Be TESTED
A rough outing for the Broncos in the points scoring department and the injury department in a 24-14 loss to the 49ers. Coach and Raj break down what's next for the Broncos on The Morning Sprint. Plus, Big Play Replay (which somehow isn't the shortest Big Play Replay of all time) and the guys discuss the depth options for the Broncos.
42:0710-02-26 Hour 2: Who's the Next Indiana?/Chris' NFL Notes/Poppin' Tabs!
There's other football going down this weekend, if you can believe it! In college! Coach and Raj of The Morning Sprint discuss some of the sleeper CFP teams this season, who's the most Indiana-ish? Plus, Chris' NFL Notes, a discussion about NHL trade clauses, and Poppin' Tabs!
40:3710-02-26 Hour 1: Broncos-Niners THIS SUNDAY/Behind Enemy Lines/TNF Aftermath!
The Broncos hit the road to take on the 49ers this Sunday! Coach and Raj break the game down on The Morning Sprint and go BEHIND ENEMY LINES with the most dangerous Niners for the Broncos. Plus, the aftermath from Thursday Night Football and...should the Browns be thinking about keeping Deshaun Watson?
41:3510-01-26 Hour 2: Jared Bednar = Index Fund?/Chris' NFL Notes/MacKinnon SWINGING
You want a steady investment? Or something that could boom as likely as it could bust? That's a smart guy question but also something you can ask NHL fans about their head coaches, including Avs fans with Jared Bednar. Coach and Raj discuss the kind of security the Avs have with Bednar and if that's REALLY what the team needs. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and we're still not done talking about Nathan MacKinnon swinging on somebody.
41:5810-01-26 Hour 1: Avs Open the Season SWINGING/Joey Porter Jr Traded?/They Said WHAT??
The Avalanche came out the gates SWINGING, figuratively and literally, to start the NHL season. Coach and Raj break down their 8-4 win over the Kings at Ball Arena. Plus, what does the Joey Porter Jr trade mean for corners like Riley Moss? And...They Said WHAT?
41:059-30-26 Hour 2: Avalanche Season Preview/Chris' NFL Notes/We Want Hot Hockey!
Coach and Raj give their preview of the 2026-27 Colorado Avalanche season, and how the leadup compares to how the Denver Nuggets have treated the offseason. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and the gang yearns for Hot Hockey.
41:369-30-26 Hour 1: Bednar EXTENDO!/...Are the Broncos REALLY off to a Slow Start?
The Avalanche begin their season TONIGHT, taking on the Los Angeles Kings. And that's not all! Head Coach Jared Bednar just got a contract extension! Coach and Raj on The Morning Sprint break down what it means for the Avs this season. Plus, are the Broncos...really off to that slow of a start this season?
42:189-29-26 Hour 2: Nuggets...Defiant or Indignant?/Chris' NFL Notes/NHL Award Predictions!
The Nuggets had their media day yesterday...and they have a peculiar tone to start the season. Coach and Raj compare how the Nuggets sound with how the Avalanche sounded during their offseason. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and The Morning Sprint gives their NHL Season Award Predictions!
42:329-29-26 Hour 1: TIMELESS CASE KEENUM/NFL Replay/The Avs Return TOMORROW
Monday Night Football was incredible for NFL journeyman QB Case Keenum. The Philadelphia Eagles? Less so. Coach and Raj talk about the NFL landscape now that Week 3 is done and dusted. Plus, NFL Replay and our preview of the Colorado Avalanche and the NHL season begins!
41:299-28-26 Hour 2: A Tale of Two Halves/Chris' NFL Notes/The Big Plays We Missed!
Sean Payton said it, it was a tale of two halves of football between the Broncos and the Rams. Coach and Raj break down some of the mind-boggling stats behind all three games from a first half/second half standpoint. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and all the big plays over the weekend that we missed!
41:399-28-26 Hour 1: The Broncos DID IT AGAIN. IN PRIMETIME.
The Broncos were down 16-0 at the half to the Rams and gutted out the win AGAIN. Coach and Raj on The Morning Sprint break down what it means for the team going forward. Plus, Big Play Replay and more!
42:309-25-26 Hour 2: BEHIND ENEMY LINES/Chris' NFL Notes/POPPIN' TABS
Before Sunday Night Football, Berto and Coach go BEHIND ENEMY LINES with the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and Poppin' Tabs!
41:579-25-26 Hour 1: SHOCKING TNF Game/Broncos-Rams on SUNDAY NIGHT/Who's Got the Craziest Arm?
BERTO is filling in for Raj today on The Morning Sprint, just in time to talk about how in the DUMPS the Packers are and how GOOD the Falcons looked with Michael Penix Jr back in action, which is GREAT news for Coach. Plus, Broncos-Rams is on the horizon and who had the best HOWITZER in the NFL?
39:259-24-26 Hour 2: Do The Broncos Still Get Cooked By Tight Ends?/Chris' NFL Notes/SURVIVOR POOL
Do the Broncos still get cooked by tight ends? And what's Bo Nix's passing attempt sweet spot? Coach and Raj discuss on The Morning Sprint. Plus, NFL Notes with Chris and the NFL Survivor Pool CONTINUES!
42:179-24-26 Hour 1 - Coach LOVES Penix/So...How Does the Broncos Offense Function?/They Said WHAT??
Thursday Night Football goes down TONIGHT, Michael Penix Jr is back in action and Coacher could NOT be happier. He and Raj break down some other games going down this weekend. Plus, Coach delves into the kind of tendencies this Broncos offense is showing a couple games into the season, and the folks out in LA Rams country said WHAT??
39:339-23-26 Hour 2 - Get Matt Stafford On His Ass!/Chris' NFL Notes/Farewell Kyle Freeland!
The Broncos defense seriously pressured Trevor Lawrence on Sunday, and that helped propel the team to a win. Coach and Raj outline why this will ultimately be the deciding factor for Broncos-Rams on Sunday night, Puka or no Puka. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes, Colorado Springs is getting a football team(???), and a farewell to Rockies pitcher/hometown kid Kyle Freeland.
40:399-23-26 Hour 1: Injury Concerns All OVER The Place/Did The Avs Miss Their Shot?/Rox Lose 100
Injury bug is nipping everybody in the NFL. Jaxson Dart is eyeballing end of season knee surgery and the Broncos have some injuries of their own at a VERY important position. Coach and Raj discuss what the options are for the Broncos on The Morning Sprint. Plus, did the Avs miss their shot and come into 2026 with a lesser roster? And the Rockies...well they lost 100 games. Again. This time with Kyle Freeland on the mound. Extra salt on the wound.
41:269-22-26 Hour 2: An EARLY Broncos vs Rams Preview/Chris' NFL Notes/...A Broncos/Seahawks Spygate?
Week 2 of the NFL is officially in the Books, so it's time for Coach and Raj on The Morning Sprint to get into the keys for the Denver Broncos to get one over on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football this Sunday. Plus, Chris' NFL Notes and...was there gonna be a Spygate/Connor Stallions situation with the Seahawks and the Broncos?
41:239-22-26 Hour 1: The Rams Looked SCARY Last Night/NFL Rewind!/What We Missed Over the Weekend!
The Broncos have a dance with the Rams on Sunday Night Football, and they looked pretty dangerous on Monday night against the Giants. Coach and Raj size up the preseason Super Bowl favorite to kick off The Morning Sprint. Plus, NFL Rewind with the plays we missed, and other football-y things we missed while watching the National Football League.
41:299-21-26 Hour 2: CU Got Beat By Some NERDS/Chris' NFL Notes/What Was the PIVOTAL Moment in Broncos/Jags?
The Broncos looked great, but Colorado State and CU most assuredly did NOT. Coach and Raj react to those games and what the trajectory of the Buffs and Rams are looking like. Plus, Coach heads to the board to break down that Bo Nix interception, Chris' NFL Notes, and Mission 63 for the Rockies is surely toast. Kaput. Dead.
41:329-21-26 Hour 1: Broncos Punch Their First Win of the Season!/Big Play Replay/Bo Bounced Back!
The Denver Broncos won their first game of the NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars! Coach and Raj of The Morning Sprint break down that Broncos win: What went right, what went wrong, and more! Plus, a much sweeter Big Play Replay than last Monday.
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