Denver Stiffs: for Denver Nuggets fans
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe official home for audio programming from Denver Stiffs, SB Nation's community for fans of the Denver Nuggets.
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Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets prepare for NBA trade deadline as winning streak ends
February 05, 2019 14:31 - 57 minutesThe winning streakDid the Nuggets finally figure out the Houston Rockets?How gutsy was the win over the TWolves? On the RoadPistons bring them back to earthWhat will be the Nuggets record on this road trip Trade deadline Will Anthony Davis get traded?Will the Nuggets do anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: The Big Trade Show - Do the Denver Nuggets Go All-In on Anthony Davis?
January 30, 2019 04:33 - 1 hourWe're joined by Denver Stiffs writer, Ryan Blackburn, to figure out what the Nuggets could be doing at the trade deadline. The obvious target is Anthony Davis. But is it worth it to bet the farm on a player that may not stay? We move on to Otto Porter Jr., who Blackburn just wrote about on the Stiffs. And what about smaller trades? Only a handful of trades actually happen before the deadline, and they're often pretty small. What minor changes can the Nuggets make to improve their team now ...
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets bounce back after loss to Utah Jazz and Jarred Vanderbilt makes his debut
January 28, 2019 16:53 - 1 hourThe week that wasIs Utah a team the Nuggets should hope to avoid in the playoffs?Were the Jokic suspension and Plumlee fine justified?Is Will Barton back to 100%?Small sample size be damned, Jarred Vanderbilt is awesome Upcoming WeekGordon’s JV thoughtsPhilly GameHow good can this team be now that they have their starting group rolling?Upcoming Schedule game: Are They Done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: Rawlins, Wyoming with T.J. McBride
January 25, 2019 08:08 - 26 minutesIn this “special” edition of the Full Court Press podcast, T.J. McBride and I were stranded in Rawlins, Wyoming on our way back from Salt Lake City. We split some whiskey and killed some time by offering our review of Rawlins and describing our experience covering the Denver Nuggets on the road. If this is your first time checking out the podcast, I strongly suggest choosing a different episode. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Midseason Grades - What success can the Nuggets continue, what will the roster look like, MPJ practice news
January 17, 2019 05:01 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets win again behind Nikola Jokic to start off four game homestand
January 14, 2019 17:15 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: Jeff Morton
January 11, 2019 07:11 - 33 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nuggets Numbers 6 - Nikola Jokic is absurdly good
January 09, 2019 23:39 - 38 minutesIn this episode, Ryan talks about the experience at Pepsi Center, Denver's back to back against Houston and Miami, and Nikola Jokic's greatness this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: The Denver Nuggets are streaking again as they head into a jam packed week
January 07, 2019 12:14 - 43 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Getting Healthy - Millsap, Harris, and Barton are in - how far along until MPJ and Vanderbilt?
January 02, 2019 22:09 - 58 minutesWith the Nuggets getting healthier, both physically and performance-wise, we’re heading for a problem that most teams wish they had: how do we maximize all of our talent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets get two big wins and Emmanuel Mudiay makes his return to Denver
January 01, 2019 21:31 - 52 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets drop two games in a row as injuries start to take their toll
December 27, 2018 13:42 - 53 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nuggets Numbers 5 - A bird's eye view of the Denver Nuggets season
December 26, 2018 19:53 - 29 minutesRyan breaks down Denver's offensive and defensive statistics thus far and answers some Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: Vic Vela
December 22, 2018 01:07 - 59 minutesCPR’s Vic Vela sits down with Brendan Vogt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Silver & Gold Lining - How the Nuggets are More Valuable than Ever
December 21, 2018 16:44 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets get quality two quality wins, now face Luka Doncic for first time
December 18, 2018 19:38 - 50 minutesIt’s Luka Doncic Night in Denver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: Katy Winge
December 14, 2018 06:50 - 51 minutesAltitude's Katy Winge joins Brendan Vogt in the latest episode of Full Court Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets sign Nick Young, get bounce back win against Memphis Grizzlies to open home stand
December 11, 2018 14:52 - 1 hourThe Nuggets are bringing on Swaggy P just to whether the crazy injury storm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Denver Nuggets Quarterly Awards ft. Brendan Vogt
December 07, 2018 02:54 - 1 hourWho is the most improved Nugget? Best bench player? And what do the Nuggets do about their problems closing games out in the fourth quarter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets get massive win against Toronto Raptors, look to close out road trip strong
December 04, 2018 14:00 - 53 minutesThe Nuggets are streaking on the road, can they close it out against inferior competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: T.J. McBride
November 30, 2018 17:00 - 32 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nuggets Numbers - Adam Fromal on Nikola Jokic, Defense, and Analytics
November 28, 2018 08:41 - 45 minutesDiscussing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets with NBA Math Founder Adam Fromal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets prepare for LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers after big win over Oklahoma City Thunder,
November 26, 2018 15:05 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Casting the Nuggets - What Roles Should The Nuggets Be Playing and How Well are the Current Players Doing at Them?
November 22, 2018 02:25 - 55 minutesWhat do the Nuggets do when their players don't fit their roles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets headed in wrong direction with tough week on the NBA in the horizon
November 19, 2018 16:42 - 55 minutesZach Mikash, Mark Grimaldi and Ashley Douglas recap a tough week for the Denver Nuggets and preview what might even be a tougher week to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nuggets Numbers - Juancho Hernangomez and lineup analysis with Zach Mikash
November 14, 2018 07:30 - 45 minutesRyan Blackburn and Zach Mikash discuss Juancho Hernangomez, the Denver Nuggets starting lineup of old, and lineup combinations of the present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets deal with off-court distractions and on-court collapses
November 12, 2018 16:22 - 56 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: Matt Moore
November 09, 2018 19:02 - 47 minutesAction Network's Matt Moore sits down with Brendan Vogt to discuss the evolution of both his career as a writer and the industry itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Denver Nuggets Gold or Fool's Gold
November 08, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets grind out big wins as they prepare for big week with Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks upcoming
November 05, 2018 18:14 - 57 minutesZach Mikash, Dan Lewis and Mike Olson wrap up the Nuggets latest winning streak before looking ahead to a big week with some big Eastern Conference opponents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets streak ends as they prepare for New Orleans Pelicans
October 29, 2018 06:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Court Press: Episode 1 — Adam Mares
October 26, 2018 18:30 - 35 minutesIn episode one, I sat down with The Stiffs’ EIC, Adam Mares, to discuss his ambitious audio-documentary on Will Barton. Why was Adam compelled to tell Thrill’s story? What did he learn in the process? Will there be a second documentary in the same style? Plus, Adam reveals his most embarrassing moment as a media member and gets real with me about his biggest fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nuggets Numbers - Will Barton and what makes Denver's defense great
October 24, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutesIn this episode, Ryan is joined by Denver Stiffs writer Daniel Lewis. The two discuss Will Barton's injury, the numbers behind Denver's defense thus far, and play Basketball 'Would You Rather.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig - Taking a Leap - Denver Nuggets Season Preview, MPJ expectations, more!
October 23, 2018 15:30 - 1 hourThe Dig - Taking a Leap (Episode 1) In our first episode we break open the narrative of the Denver Nuggets "taking a leap" this season. We'll look at where the Nuggets have come from, digest quotes from within the organization on their own expectations, and project what the first three games of the season mean for the season's outlook. We're joined later by Ladd of Sephora to dissect the Western conference and where the Nuggets fit within it. And Jeremy turns Nick into a guest on his own ...
Nuggets Numbers - Projecting the Denver Nuggets 2018-19 season
October 17, 2018 17:00 - 30 minutesWelcome to the first episode of Nuggets Numbers, a podcast focused on the Denver Nuggets, the NBA, analytics, and how they mesh together. Today, I am joined by Denver Stiffs writer Gordon Gross as we discuss Trey Lyles, NBA win projections, and play some Nuggets related games. 2:00 - Guess the Nuggets Player 9:00 - Nuggets win projections 19:00 - Is this a Nuggets Number? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits - The Denver Nuggets 2018-2019 NBA Regular Season is here!
October 15, 2018 14:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Jeremy Poley, Mark Grimaldi. Wrapping up preseason Overall grade for the starters and bench unit? Who did the most for their case in preseason? Which player did the least? Regular Season How important is it for the Nuggets to get off to a fast start? What percentage do you put their chances at to win the opener in LA? Biggest concern to open the season? Will the Nuggets make the playoffs? How far will they go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets preseason is in full swing
October 08, 2018 21:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Ryan Blackburn. Lakers games Malik and Juancho big performances Mason Plumlee looks fully healthy Thoughts on how the Lakers look with LeBron? Perth game what was up with the starters? Are you worried about Jokic at all? Monte Morris’ big night Final preseason games if the Nuggets go undefeated is it significant in any way? what player still needs to show out? Biggest takeaway so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets open preseason against Lebron James & Lakers
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourMedia Day reaction what was the biggest story line from media day? Thoughts on the statements about JV, MPJ and IT and their recovery? Expectation is clearly the playoffs, happy the Nuggets didn’t avoid that answer? Early rotation quirks/ camp battles Can Trey Lyles play the three? Will Malik Beasley or Juancho Hernangomez beat out Torrey Craig for the last rotation spot? Do you feel good about Monte Morris starting the season as the backup PG? First preseason game vs Lakers How long do...
Pickaxe Pundits: Denver Nuggets 2018-2019 NBA Season Preview & Media Day
September 24, 2018 13:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Mike Olson. Media Day Mega Pod Who is on muscle watch? Who are you most excited to hear about what they are working on next season How many actual camp battles for rotation spots are there? How concerned are you about the health of IT, MPJ and JV? What are the implications of coach Malone being on the final year of his contract? Last year the entire organization dodged the “playoffs or bust” question at media day, is this year without a doubt playoffs or bust? Do you expec...
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets 2018-2019 player previews: Michael Porter Jr
September 10, 2018 16:30 - 1 hourMichael Porter Jr Do you think he’ll play this season? Will he be a good pairing with Jokic? If he lives up to the hype what does it mean for the Nuggets future? Juancho Hernangomez Is he better as a small forward or a power forward? Was last years lack of playing time entirely health related or something more? What does he have to do to earn a rotation spot? Malik Beasley Does his up and down summer league concern you? Can he bring the most value to the Nuggets as on offense first or def...
Pickaxe Pundits- Denver Nuggets previews Mason Plumlee, Trey Lyles, Torrey Craig
September 03, 2018 15:00 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Ashley Douglas, Gordon Gross. Mason Plumlee What does a good season from Mason look like? if he can be a consistent rim protector do the Nuggets have to find a way to play him next to Jokic? what are the odds of him being traded? Trey Lyles How many minutes should he get? Can he become more than a stretch 4 off the bench? What does he have to do to earn an extension? Torrey Craig Should he be the backup SF out of the gate? what does he have to add to his game to have a lon...
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets 2018-2019 player previews: Murray Barton Thomas
August 27, 2018 15:00 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Ryan Blackburn. Jamal Murray Do you think he will lead the team in scoring? What’s the biggest thing he needs to improve on this season? Will he be a MIP candidate? Will Barton How will being a starter change his game? How big of a concern is his size as a starting SF? Should he lead the team in minutes Isaiah Thomas How many minutes should he get? what is a reasonable stat line to expect from him? What are the chances he ends up spending more than one season in Denve...
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets 2018-2019 player previews: Jokic Millsap Harris
August 20, 2018 12:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Mike Olson, Jeremy Poley. Nikola Jokic Do you think he will lead the team in scoring? Where does Nikola rank among NBA centers in the league today? What’s the biggest thing he needs to improve on this season? Paul Millsap How big of an impact will a healthy Millsap make? Is he the de facto leader of the team? Gary Harris How much more improvement is realistic to expect? Does he have what it takes to be an all nba defender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets release 2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Schedule
August 13, 2018 14:00 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Gordon Gross, Ryan Blackburn Nuggets sign Akoon-Purcell Nuggets preseason Only home game is against Perth What’s the number one thing you’ll be watching for? Only two games will be televised by altitude tv Regular season schedule released 14 National TV games, Nuggets are gaining popularity What 10 game stretch has you the most worried? What portion of the schedule could make the season a success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits - Who will be the Denver Nuggets most improved player?
August 06, 2018 16:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Dan Lewis. MPJ 2K MPJ inviting strangers off the internet to his apartment for high stakes 2K What team would you use and how would you beat MPJ in a 2K game? Who on the Nuggets would give MPJ a run for his money in 2K? Way too early predictions Who will be the Nuggets most improved player? How far will the Nuggets make it into the playoffs? Name one member of the organization who won’t be with the Nuggets after the season is over? Blogging about your favorite team How...
Pickaxe Pundits - Talking about the Denver Nuggets core
July 30, 2018 14:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Mark Grimaldi. The Core Is there anyone outside of Jokic, Harris and Murray that you consider part of the core? What is the biggest need this team has to become a contender? Who is the best player on the Nuggets 5 years from now? Looking ahead to the season What must the Nuggets do to make the playoffs? Who emerges from the young players fighting for minutes? Who makes the playoffs and who’s out in the West? Michael Malone Are you worried about the trend of coaches leaving...
Pickaxe Pundits - Looking forward to the 2018-2019 Denver Nuggets NBA Season
July 23, 2018 14:00 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Gordon Gross, Brendan Vogt. Monte Morris signing How important was it to get him a full NBA contract? Do you think he will crack the rotation? Predictions on who gets the open 2-way contract? Closing out the Offseason Offseason gradesMicah Nori leaving Break Looking ahead to the season Predictions on the rotation MPJ has second surgery on back Which player is the most likely to have a breakout year? How high will the Nuggets finish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets sign Isaiah Thomas & trade Kenneth Faried
July 16, 2018 15:30 - 1 hourIsaiah Thomas signing Good signing or no? Are you worried about him in the locker room? Hosts: Zach Mikash, Jeremy Poley. Faried/DA trade are you okay with the Nuggets straight up dumping salary? Can Faried resurrect his career in Brooklyn? Wrapping up summer league did any dark horses emerge like Torrey Craig did last year? who helped themselves the least? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Pundits - Denver Nuggets trade Wilson Chandler & NBA Summer League
July 09, 2018 16:00 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Ryan Blackburn Quick thoughts on LeBron James to the LA Lakers Chandler traded Was is time? Should the Nuggets have tried to get something in return? Summah League Who stood out in the first game? Who still needs to make a big impression this week?? Will Barton extension Is it an overpay? Can he fill the role of starting small forward? Melo Would you trade for him? Would you try to sign him if he gets stretched? Is it time for Nuggets fans to forgive him? Learn more about ...
Pickaxe Pundits Denver Nuggets draft Michael Porter Jr & Wilson Chandler opts in
June 25, 2018 13:30 - 1 hourHosts: Zach Mikash, Gordon Gross. Michael Porter Jr Are you happy with the pick? How concerned are you with his health? If he gets healthy and lives up to the hype, what is Denver’s ceiling? Break Other draft news and notes What do you like about Jarred Vanderbilt and Welshy? Wilson Chandler opts in How does this affect the Nuggets cap situation? Should the Nuggets immediately look to trade him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices