McChesney Unchained
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsEx-Bronco and Buff Matt McChesney breaks down Denver sports like only he can while bringing Denver's biggest names and loudest opinions. McChesney talks Denver Broncos, CU Buffaloes, and Colorado high school football on this podcast.
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Episodes
Previewing Super Bowl LVI
February 08, 2022 17:42 - 23 minutesMatt McChesney gets you ready for the Super Bowl with a preview of the game and notes from around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AFC and NFC championship games and thoughts on Nathaniel Hackett
January 28, 2022 17:26 - 33 minutesIn this episode, David Bruton Jr. joins Matt McChesney to discuss the AFC and NFC title games and make predictions for the SuperBowl. Plus, thoughts on the new head coach for the Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Morgan Fox on college athletes monetizing their brand
January 21, 2022 20:19 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Morgan Fox, defensive end for the Carolina Panthers. The two discuss the NFL playoffs, NCAA NIL deals, and the latest news and notes around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Closing the book on a miserable Denver Broncos season
January 12, 2022 19:42 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney shares some final thoughts on a miserable Denver Broncos season and wonders whether or not a directionless era is finally over for a once proud organization. Plus, Georgia pulls the upset in the national title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why are so many CU football players entering the transfer portal?
January 04, 2022 21:37 - 59 minutesMatt McChesney is joined by Bobby Pesavento to figure out why so many CU Football players are fleeing Boulder. Is it as simple as more money for players in other markets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nail in the coffin
December 22, 2021 22:55 - 55 minutesOn today's show, Matt McChesney shouts out the Colorado kids who signed letters of intent this past week and discusses the opportunity ahead for the standouts who are joining some of the best college football programs in the country. He also gives thoughts on the new offensive coordinator up in Boulder and other news and notes from around the NCAA. Plus, thoughts on what appears to be the nail in the coffin for the Denver Broncos' football chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Broncos Country lost a good one in Demaryius Thomas
December 10, 2021 21:27 - 33 minutesMatt McChesney gives a heartfelt and emotional tribute to his former teammate and Denver Broncos legend, Demaryius Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Broncos strike back
November 29, 2021 20:21 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney breaks down a busy rivalry week in college football that was highlighted by the Ohio State-Michigan game. Michigan football recruit Connor Jones joins to describe what the atmosphere was like at the game and why he thinks there is something special brewing in Michigan. Plus, the Denver Broncos have bounced back in a big way, dominating the San Diego Chargers and giving themselves a chance to play for first place in the AFC West on Sunday. Learn more about your ...
No Broncos quarterback in recent history would've given as little effort as Teddy Bridgewater did on Sunday
November 20, 2021 00:11 - 29 minutesMatt McChesney sounds off on a sad Denver Broncos performance and why the team cannot keep Teddy Bridgewater at the helm after the effort he put forth on Sunday. Plus, notes on the Denver Nuggets, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Dempsey on Nikola Jokic, CU Buffs football and basketball, and Denver Broncos
November 10, 2021 21:52 - 52 minutesChris Dempsey of Altitude TV joins Matt McChesney to talk about Nikola Jokic's reputation now that he smacked the hell out of Markieff Morris. Plus, a big win for the Buffs men's basketball team on opening night. And a look back at the Broncos' best win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt McChesney on Ruggs, Rodgers, and the rest of the new around the NFL
November 05, 2021 16:07 - 15 minutesMatt McChesney shares notes on the latest news around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lonie Paxton on KindHumans, Tom Brady, and the NFL
October 26, 2021 17:44 - 39 minutesMatt McChesney bounces around the weekend in the NFL and NCAA including: Illinois vs Penn State CSU's end of game debacle Jackson Mahomes dancing Then he's joined by Lonie Paxton to discuss his company, Kind Humans. Then the guys breakdown the top stories around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The message is not getting through with the Denver Broncos
October 20, 2021 06:24 - 25 minutesMatt McChesney breaks down a full slate of NCAA and NFL football. Up first, matt shares notes on a blowout CU Buffs win over Arizona, LSU and Washington State making coaching changes, and other notes around college football. After that, Matt bounces around the NFL and shares his thoughts on the week's marquee games before ripping into the Denver Broncos organization and explaining why the team clearly isn't connecting with the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
What's wrong with the Denver Broncos? With Ryan Koenigsberg
October 13, 2021 19:13 - 1 hourRyan Koenigsberg joins Matt McChesney to discuss the struggling Denver Broncos and try to diagnose what's wrong with them and their disgusting offense. Is Pat Shurmur to blame? Are injuries a legitimate excuse? Plus, plenty of college football talk and a look ahead to the upcoming week in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How confident should the Denver Broncos feel after their 3-0 start?
September 28, 2021 19:50 - 1 hourMatt McChesney breaks down a jam-packed weekend of NFL and NCAA football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lawrence Vickers on The Buffs, Broncos, and leadership
September 23, 2021 03:55 - 56 minutesLawrence Vickers joins Matt McChesney to talk about a blowout Buffs loss, the 2-0 Denver Broncos, and the importance of leadership in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Lewis on Teddy Bridgewater, Von Miller, and an impressive Denver Broncos win against the Giants
September 15, 2021 19:35 - 57 minutesThis week, Matt McChesney is joined by Rick lewis to break down the Denver Broncos' impressive season-opening win over the NY Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Ninkovich and Matt McChesney on the NFL's targeting rules
September 07, 2021 22:14 - 53 minutes2x Super Bowl Champion Rob Ninkovich joins Matt McChesney to discuss the new targeting rules and how difficult it is to play defense with these new rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previewing the college football season for the Buffs
September 02, 2021 17:35 - 25 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney discusses the opening week for high school football in Colorado, the coming season for the CU Buffs, CSU Rams, and more. Topics Include: Predicting the Buffs record Where do the Denver Broncos stand heading into the season? Why Matt Is Pessimistic about the QB spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Teddy Bridgewater vs. Drew Lock: The final decision
August 24, 2021 17:40 - 27 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney explains why he thinks the QB battle in Denver appears to be heading towards a controversial conclusion. Drew Lock represents upside and hope but also volatility. Teddy Bridgewater seems to have the trust of the coaching staff but not the trust of the fanbase. Is there a right pick? Plus, thoughts on Vic Fangio's coaching style and the over/under for the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Atwater on Hall of Fame Week and the Denver Broncos
August 21, 2021 20:40 - 50 minutesOn episode 122 of McChesney Unchained, Matt McChesney interviews Hall of Famer and former Denver Bronco Steve Atwater. They talk about Hall of Fame week, the future of the Denver Broncos and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clint Oldenburg of EA Sports on Madden ratings, updates, and the return of NCAA Football
August 13, 2021 14:29 - 47 minutesOn Episode 121 of McChesney Unchained, Matt McChesney is joined by Clint Oldenburg of EA Sports to talk about Madden ratings, updates to the software what the return of NCAA Football will look like and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Klatt on Broncos, Buffs, and NIL
August 06, 2021 02:56 - 57 minutesJoel Klatt, former CU Buffs quarterback and college football analyst for Fox Sports joins the show to talk about the NCAA's new name, image, and likeness rules as well as the future of the CU Buffs and Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the departure of Texas and Oklahoma, the Big 12 just needs to start over
July 27, 2021 17:22 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney talks about Texas and Oklahoma's decision to leave the the Big 12 for the SEC, the trend in college sports, and how to save (or re-invent_ the Big 12. Plus, thoughts on the Denver Broncos, Aaron Rodgers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Casey Roddick on the Olympics, NCAA football, and the new name, image, and likeness rule
July 20, 2021 17:38 - 58 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Casey Roddick of the CU Buffs football team to talk about a wide variety of topics, including: The Olympics getting off to a rough start Working out a six-zero Name, Image, and Likeness in college football The NBA Finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NCAA athletes can finally profit off of their name, image, and likeness
July 02, 2021 16:16 - 29 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney goes in-depth on the NCAA's new "name, image, and likeness" rule and all of the implications for college athletes going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to evaluate the Denver Nuggets' season after getting swept by Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns
June 14, 2021 17:05 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChensey talks with Adam Mares of DNVR about the Denver Nuggets getting swept by the Phoenix Suns, what is in store for the team going forward, and how to evaluate this injury-plagued season. Then Matt talks about football news across the NFL and NCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Willie Anderson on hard work, toughness, and the NFL hall of famer who made his skeleton hurt
June 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourMatt McChesney is joined by 4x all-pro Willie Anderson to discuss the mentality that it takes to succeed at the highest levels of professional sports, why toughness is important to emphasize when training young athletes, and the shock elite prospects get when they first arrive in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CU Buffs Defensive Coordinator Chris Wilson
May 22, 2021 00:32 - 33 minutesMatt McChesney is joined by Chris Wilson, defensive coordinator for the CU Buffs. Topics include Tim Tebow, the latest NFL news, and the rise of Buffs football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broncos schedule talk
May 17, 2021 17:51 - 27 minutesThis week, Matt McChesney shares his thoughts on the Denver Broncos' schedule, the showcase camp, and the Denver Nuggets' matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Surtain, and recapping a wild NFL draft night, with Cecil Lammey
May 03, 2021 21:18 - 50 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Cecil Lammey of 104.3 the Fan and footballguys.com to talk about the Denver Broncos' draft night, the new additions, and the chances that Aaron Rodgers winds up on the Denver Broncos roster by the start of camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nikola Jokic is the MVP. Deal with it.
April 22, 2021 22:55 - 36 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney talks about how impressive Nikola Jokic has been this season for the Denver Nuggets despite dealing with a mountain of adversity. He also talks about the later rounds of the NFL draft and why it's not ALL about the first round. Lastly, he looks at some things he is taking away from visiting some of the former dungeon crew who are up at CU and CSU for spring ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Schlereth on the NFL players union, voluntary workouts, and more
April 15, 2021 01:10 - 52 minutesMatt McChesney is joined by Mark Schlereth to talk about players opting out of voluntary offseason workouts and share their perspective on the dynamics of the NFL players union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former CU Basketball star David Harrison on the NCAA Tournament, the surging Denver Nuggets, and more
April 07, 2021 22:39 - 52 minutesIn this episode, David Harrison joins Matt McChesney to discuss all of the latest Denver Sports headlines. Topics include: Baylor's NCAA Tournament win CU Basketball in the Pac-12 vs. the Big 12 The Denver Nuggets' rise and the leadership of Nikola Jokic Draft targets for the Denver Broncos Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CU Buffs open spring ball
March 31, 2021 18:14 - 31 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney talks about the CU Buffs football team heading towards spring ball and what things he is looking forward to as the Buffs shift into a new season with a new identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Phil Lindsay and the Denver Broncos
March 20, 2021 02:26 - 34 minutesMatt McChesney shares his thoughts on the state of the Denver Broncos after showing Phil Lindsay the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CU Football needs to stop overlooking homegrown talent
March 12, 2021 08:12 - 31 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney explains why he is disappointed in the CU Buffs' in-state recruiting efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Top 5 pass rushers currently playing the NFL, with Chad Brown
March 03, 2021 09:45 - 41 minutesFormer NFL all-pro, Chad Brown joins Matt McChesney to discuss the top 5 pass rushers currently playing in the NFL, CU Football, and the Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X teammates unite, with special guest Alan Faneca, 2021 Hall of Fame guard
February 22, 2021 21:19 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney kicks things off by sharing "stories with Six Zero," a new segment where Matt shares funny, crazy, or insightful stories from his experience as a football coach and trainer. Then, Alan Faneca joins the show to talk NFL, the hall of fame, and much more. Plus, McChesney gives his take on the Cam Newton-young fan video that went viral over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The difference between Pat Mahomes and Tom Brady
February 09, 2021 20:10 - 39 minutesMatt McChesney shares his thoughts on Super Bowl LV, what the Denver Broncos can learn from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about how to slow Pat Mahomes, and why Tom Brady is boring...but a winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl Week, with Tampa Bay Bucs' Ryan Jensen
February 05, 2021 03:45 - 59 minutesMatt McChensey talk NFL Super Bowl week with Ryan Jensen, Center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt McChesney and Kyle Turley on NFL athletes, opioid addiction, and recovery
January 29, 2021 02:15 - 54 minutesIn the 100th episode of the McChesney Unchained podcast, Matt McChesney is joined by former all-pro offensive tackle, Kyle Turley to talk about opioid addiction among NFL athletes and how cannabis helped "save his life" by helping him get off of addicting pain killers. Plus, Matt breaks down the AFC and NFC championship games and shares some early thoughts on the SuperBowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previewing the AFC and NFC Championship games
January 22, 2021 18:57 - 21 minutesIn this episode, Matt McChesney discusses the last week of NFL action and previews the NFC and AFC championship games. He also wonders where the hell all these Kansas City Chiefs fans came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Playoffs, round one
January 13, 2021 19:15 - 25 minutesMatt McChesney breaks down all of the game in the NFL's first week of the postseason and looks ahead to this weekend's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Double Feature with Dave Logan on the Denver Broncos and head coach Karl Dorrell on the CU Buffs
January 07, 2021 00:42 - 1 hourIn this episode, Matt McChesney opens the show by talking with the voice of the Denver Broncos and the 9x state champion head football coach Dave Logan. Topics include: Floyd Little’s Legacy - Most important person in Denver Broncos history Elway stepping down What are you looking for in a GM Would you draft a QB or stick with Drew Lock? The state of High School sports coverage in CO Then, Matt welcomes on the head football coach of the CU Buffalos to talk about the challenge of coachin...
Wrapping up the week in the NFL and talking CU Buffaloes with Coach Gary Barnett
December 23, 2020 02:35 - 46 minutesIn this episode, former CU Buffs coach Gary Barnett stops by to discuss the CU Buffs' season with Matt McChesney. Plus, a look around the biggest stories in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Drew Lock the franchise QB for the Denver Broncos? With Ryan Koenigsberg
December 16, 2020 04:05 - 1 hourRK joins McChesney to talk about the rollercoaster that is Drew Lock and debate whether or not he is the face of the Denver Broncos going forward. They also talk about how the Pac-12 is treating CU like the hillbilly stepbrother from the mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Broncos have to acclimate or die. With Cody Roark.
December 08, 2020 23:48 - 52 minutesCody Roark of the Locked on Broncos podcast joins Matt McChesney to talk about Drew Lock, Vic Fangio, and the state of the Denver Broncos. Plus, are the CU Buffs getting screwed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where should the CU Buffs rank among the nations top college football programs? With Brian Howell.
November 30, 2020 22:07 - 50 minutesBrian Howell (@BrianHowell33), CU Buffs writer for Buffzone and the Boulder Daily Camera joins to help Matt break down the college football landscape and where the Buffs should rank among the nations best football programs. Matt also goes unchained about the sham of a weekend for the Denver Broncos and the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Broncos still have a long way to go
November 24, 2020 17:54 - 33 minutesAfter a promising win against the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos still have a tough road ahead of them. Just how good should Broncos fans feel about last Sunday's game? Plus, can we please give the damn ball to Philip Lindsay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices