CSG Podcast

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the dueling projects that KSE and the Walton/Penner group have right now and how it's complicated by how difficult it is to build a major project in a city like Denver. 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 this instant reaction Shortcast on CSG Jeff talks about his reaction to the Denver Nuggets schedule release. What are the differences from last year and what are the downsides. Jeff talks about two monster stretches (both good and bad) in the year and more. 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 and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets re-heated nachos offseason. What that means going forward. Also he talks about the games released on the schedule so far and if that means the bloom is off the rose. Lastly Jeff talks about the Lakers shocking sale ... again ... and the NBA's inflated team valuation problem and the money being introduced 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.

On the latest Shortcast, Jeff proposes the Nuggets doing a 2+1 contract for Watson to cool the inflamed atmosphere right now in negotiations. Not a win-win but close. 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.

(Recorded before it was revealed Lonnie Walker signed a training camp deal). Jeff talks about the Lonnie Walkers signing and how Walker is a B- version of Tim Hardaway Jr. The rest of the podcast is devoted to my guest Nate Lundy reporting from Broncos training camp about Bo Nix, Jalen Waddle and the Broncos 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.

On the latest shortcast, Jeff talks about Brian Windhorst mentioning Nikola Jokic's option year. Jeff asks why we haven't talked about it more and if maybe the Year 38 rule in the NBA has anything to do with extending off the option. 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 and MHS Jeff goes over the fiasco unfolding in Portland right now with the Blazers and why everyone needs to pay attention to what is going on there. Also the Nuggets apparently are looking to install an observation deck on their practice court. Jeff talks about how that's like putting lipstick on a pig. 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 a jam packed Mortcast Jeff talks about the Nuggets matching Spencer Jones. The team putting an epic squeeze on Peyton Watson and finally Josh Kroenke loves the Grit and Grind Grizzlies. 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 today's Shortcast Jeff talks about the upcoming season and how Jokic's decision to wait until he has to make a decision on his option to accept a new contract from the Nuggets, as much as we trust him, will create just the most irritating Nuggets discourse we have seen in a long, long time. 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 are like the rest of the NBA in that they are facing a financial recoking they don't really want to deal with. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about that reckoning and how contracts in the NBA are no longer viewed in basketball terms ... just financial. 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 this Shortcast, Jeff talks about how Restricted Free Agency is a relic of the late 90's Lockout and how the NBA using a fake hard cap and the guardrails of restricted free agency is fundamentally unfair. 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 signed Alpha Diallo this weekend to a very small one year contract. Outside of that the team is stuck in one place ... trying to navigate a real belief that things will be better if everyone wasn't injured with the reality that keeping this roster together would result in the largest tax bill in NBA history. 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 cap situation, their lack of movement in free agency despite having only 10 players under contract and the haggling with Peyton Watson has left them frozen. A lack of ambition and willingness to take any risk has frozen them in a weird and cap strapped place. 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 Peyton Watson's contract as opposed to Christian Braun's. The decision that was made and how just because you want something doesn't mean you'll get it. In the second half Jeff discusses the LeBron stuff and how the Nuggets really don't want the league to think they're cheap 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 time for another Shortcast! Jeff talks about the Nuggets signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones while they wait for Peyton Watson and (faint FAINT possibliity LeBron). What this means going forward. Jeff ends this shortcast with a rant about how unethical restricted free agency is when the NBA is operating with a fake cap. 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 LeBron James and Brian Windhorst listing him as an "outside" possibility for the Denver Nuggets. In the first half Jeff talks about the Nuggets disappointing and very slow free agency period and how this has resulted in a dark possibility of "Run it back but with a worse team" scenario. 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 joins Jeff to go over the Nuggets draft, what it means going forward. Also what is the Nuggets plan, exactly? Trey and Jeff bring their theories about where the Nuggets stand on their future. Plus MOVIES TALK! 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 first round of the NBA draft has left Jeff with a couple conclusions. 1. They did the best they could by trading back and collecting second round picks 2. They didn't like the players available at 26 3. They lack a ambition ... also Jeff asks why was KSE President Kevin Demoff in the Nuggets war room. 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 Shortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about how the draft tomorrow needs to herald the change that we all hope the Nuggets partake in this offseason. 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 Jake Fischer impying the Nuggets might be willing to "move up" in the first round this offseason. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to be bold and how that will mean Nuggets fans need to get comfortable with being angsty about it. 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.

Brendan Vogt, beat writer extraordinaire from DNVR joins Jeff to talk about the wild and wacky Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the dramatic and sad cut of the Nuggets broadcast team at Altitude and finally the questions that face the Denver Nuggets going in to the offseason. 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.

Hypothetical: The Denver Nuggets bring back exactly the same team next year as the one that played this year. Leaving the severe financial penalties aside, there is magical thinking involved with that approach that doesn't match reality. Will this Nuggets team with a two year history of injuries suddenly be healthier? Jeff talks about those implications. 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 newest weekend Shortcast, Jeff talk for about 20 minutes on how the Nuggets should emulate the 2011 Spurs and their approach to the offseason to build the Nuggets. How aiming high in the lottery was something the Nuggets should have done all the way back in 2023. 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.

Nate Lundy, the CEO of Mile High Sports and radio host joins Jeff to talk about how the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche seasons all ended similarly and the outlook for each team going forward into the next season. Fascinating and fun discussion with Nate. 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.

Can the Nuggets learn some lessons from the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals? On the latest Mortcast Jeff goes through the last two Knicks Finals appearances in the 90's and a rematch vs the San Antonio Spurs. Then Jeff talks about the lessons the Nuggets can learn from the Knicks and what they accomplished this season. 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 lastest Mortcast Shortcast (yes, this will be a thing) Jeff talks about how the NBA is entering in to a new era of team building with the Lottery and Anti Tanking reform stuff. While he isn't convinced THIS is the remedy the NBA thinks it is, it does open up a new era in thinking about how to build a team in 2026. 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 Cheif Culture Officer Josh Kroenke's history of decision making with the Denver Nuggets, how things have evolved since. Also Jeff talks about how Josh made the decision to fundamentally alter the Nuggets "style" in 2013 without changing players to disastrous results. 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 a brand new Shortcast (Mortcast but short ... get it?) Jeff talks about how the NBA has lost it's shine because they've transitioned from aspiration to relatability. How the league thrives on daydreaming about things you will never be able to do as an average person ... which is why Victor Wembanyama might be the key to making the NBA remember what it once 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 Nuggets are up against a clock. As the years progress it will be harder and harder to re-form the Nuggets around Nikola Jokic due to Jokic's max extension and the money owed to the rest of the starters. Does the Chief Culture Setter have what it takes to make the tough decisions this offseason to re-imagine this Nuggets team? 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 and MHS Jeff discusses the Calvin Booth era of Nuggets basketball and how it was marked by a failure to fully commit to the two timelines thing. If you're gonna get draft picks, get high ceiling ones. Also Jeff talks about the Nuggets likely decision to cut salary this offseason and how it can be done without leading to disaster. 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.

If the Nuggets do this offseason correctly there are going to be some pissed off fans. That is ok. The Nuggets need a playstyle and roster re-set to get to the next Nikola Jokic era. In the second half Jeff talks about his brief conversation with Jason Collins in 2014 and how what he did was brave for many factors including locker room dynamics. 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 (short) Mortcast today Jeff talks about how both Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic are far too comfortable with each other and a little more urgency by the Nuggets and discomfort from Jokic is the prescription the team might need. 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 Draft Lottery happened on Sunday. Washington got pick number one. The Clippers getting pick number 5 is by far the most interesting part of the lottery. In the second half Jeff talks about the Nuggets lack of athleticism and screen navigation at the guard spot and how a big problem there is simply 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.

There's a lot to break down from Josh Kroenke, Jon Wallace, Ben Tenzer and David Adelman press conference on Friday ... and there's also not a lot to break down. The thing we do know is Josh Kroenke is the decider. He's the one who decides. And that is clarifying for both criticism and praise for the future. 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 process of getting appropriate answers about the direction of the Denver Nuggets starts (and ends) with Josh Kroenke. He is the one who needs to answer the questions about the repeater tax, direction, coaching and everything. Then we can move forward. 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.

Do the Denver Nuggets need to go all in on defense? Do they need to go all in on offense? Or do they need more athleticism. On the latest Mortcast on CSG and MHS Jeff talks about what the Nuggets need going forward and if the hardest decision they need to make is getting more athletic and point guard. 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 to the Timberwolves 110-98 in game 6, losing their series in embarrassing fashion. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the team, the poor decisions they made last offseason, and the tough road ahead to maximize the rapidly shrinking Nikola Jokic window. Can THIS Nuggets ownership and front office do what it takes? 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 and MHS Jeff talks about the Nuggets Game 5 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. How Jokic re-emerged from his series-long slumber and what that means. Also Jeff talks about the importance of Jonas Valanciunas and how he is deployed, drawing a comparison to 1990's great tough guy Anthony Mason. 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 a very long solo Mortcast, Jeff dissects the Nuggets issues ranging from organizational disharmony since Tim Connelly left in 2022, to poor decisions with roster construction, Jokic losing a step or two and not being in his prime and more. The Nuggets could come back and win this series ... and it won't really matter. We know who they are. This is a premature autopsy of a Nuggets era coming to an end. 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.

Miroslav Cuk makes his debut with Jeff on the Mortcast to have a vent session about the Nuggets atrocious game 3. What went wrong, is it terminal and is the team right in their configuration? Also Miroslav and Jeff end the podcast with some (shock!) positivity and give predictions about ho the series CAN go (Spoiler: Jeff advocates a lineup change). 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 and MHS Jeff yells and hyperventilating Nuggets fans after their close loss to the Timberwolves in game 2. A game that really came down to Christian Braun's missed free throw but is suddenly somehow a referendum on the Nuggets as a whole. Also Jeff talks about how the Nuggets need to cool it with the saving of Jokic for the second half of 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.

The Nuggets opened their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round with a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After a sleepy first quarter for the Nuggets they came roaring back behind Jamal Murray and the efforts of Bruce Brown. In the second half Nikola Jokic played takeover and the Nuggets prevented the wolves from taking the lead. On to game two. 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 joins Jeff again to talk about a tumultuous Denver Nuggets season, the injuries, the lows, the highs and the reasons for excitement. Also Jeff and Tim discuss the Timberwolves series and Jeff's overwhelming positivity about the series. 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 positive are you about these Denver Nuggets? Jeff is really positive because of that Spurs game from April 4th. A game that showed Jeff all he needed to see. First, Jeff talks about the play in tournament games and what they mean for entertainment purposes. 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 Mile High Sports joins Jeff to talk about the Nuggets approach to the last two games. Does it make sense or doesn't it? Jeff thinks it makes perfect sense. Also Jeff rants a bit about the lousy coverage the Nuggets have received from ESPN and then the guys preview the Nuggets/Timberwolves first round series! 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 this Mortcast Bonus Jeff talks about Dick and Charlie Monfort (and other Rockies Minority owners) selling a 40% stake in the team to the owners of the Broncos, the Penner Group. Jeff talks also about how this same opportunity was offered to Stan Kroenke about 15 years ago. Enjoy the bonus episode! 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 defeated the Memphis Grizzlies last night to win their 10th game in a row. Should they push for the three seed or preserve as much of their health as possible? Also Jeff talks about all the soft tissue injuries in the league and how reducing the on court spacing and making 3's less efficient is the only way to preserve players bodies. 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 all about Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets head and the Nuggets heart combined in the second half to power the Nuggets over the Spurs in what might be the game of the year in the NBA. A declaration from Jokic and a plea for Nuggets fans not to take Aaron Gordon for granted. 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 and Spurs play a Saturday afternoon game (ugh) in Denver. This will be a game that Wemby will care about a LOT but will the Nuggets care as much as him? Also, Austin Reaves yelled at an OKC fan last night. Good for him. Sometimes online plot armor leaks into every day life and needs to be called out. 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 silly ESPN article came out linking (potentially) LeBron James with the Nuggets. No ... no that's not going to happen. The Nuggets play the Utah Jazz tonight ... lets hope they put forth some effort. Finally Jokic is out of the MVP running but that might benefit the Nuggets anyway. 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.