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Three-time Super Bowl Champion and FOX NFL Analyst Mark “Stink” Schlereth joins radio veteran Mike Evans to form one of the most honored and successful morning shows in the country. While Stink and Mike bring differing perspectives with decades of experience, it’s their unique chemistry and bond that keeps Denver listeners tuning from 6:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m. weekday mornings!
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Stink is finally back! Yesterday Sean Payton spoke about “first base” type guys. How many of those guys do you need on a successful team? Payton also said everything with Courtland Sutton will “work out”. What does that mean?
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James Merilatt claims that Stink is the President and Mike is the VP of the In Sean We Trust Fan Club. Mike and Mark react by asking the listeners what club James is the President of. Mike asks another fun question: If you could pick any former Nuggets to bring back on the team, who would it be?
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Even though the Broncos definitely need Courtland Sutton this year, Mike and Mark say he hasn’t outplayed his contract, therefore, the Broncos aren’t budging. Since Stink is the President of the Sean Payton Fan Club, what does Sean need to do this year for Stink to remain the Prez?
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Earlier Stink said he will remain the President of Sean Payton’s Fan Club as long as he proves that Bo Nix was the right choice after this season. But what exactly does Bo Nix success look like? After an epic deviled egg debate, the boys jump around to all of the major stories in sports right now.
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Mike is back from is white boy summer trip to Mexico bronzed and ready to catch up on all the sports news he missed. Mat and Mike debate who they’d rather cheer for, the Mavs or the Oilers? Jokic looks like he’s having fun on vacay too…do we want to see him and Jamal playing in the Olympics this summer? Our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins the…
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Yesterday our own James Merilatt came on the show and took Mike to task for blindly trusting Sean Payton. Today, Mike defends himself and says it’s not as simple as that. We heard A LOT of interesting stuff from other members of the media yesterday: McAfee on Caitlin Clark, Chris Harris Jr. roasts Phillip Rivers, James Worthy praises Jokic and Joel…
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Mat says the most important thing for the Broncos to do this season is to establish a culture. Mike says the only way that’s possible is if a group of core players buy in. The debate continues: should Broncos fans trust Sean Payton? What about Deion? The Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final, what do they have that the Avalanche don’t?…
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Rockies ownership clearly has terrible motives. It seems the fans might actually be reflecting their poor decision making…slowly, but surely. Then, what do the Broncos do with Courtland Sutton? Is he paramount to the development of Bo Nix? Mat makes a case that he is.
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The Stanley Cup Final is set. It’s the Oilers and the Panthers just as some of us predicted. Not Mat Smith and Kyle Reese though who are in for Mike and Stink this morning. Who are the guys rooting for here as well as the NBA Finals? Mat reflects on the state of the Broncos by asking listeners what the storyline would be had the Broncos gotten Hard…
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Is Luka on top now in Jokic’s place? That will be the narrative if the Mavs go on to win the finals. Mat and Kyle give their thoughts on that before asking how the Broncos can develop an identity this year. What kind of identity do they need to develop? And, are the Broncos in a rebuild period right now or is this another band aid year?…
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Hour 3 is all about the Broncos “rebuild,” if you can even call it that. Kyle makes a case that it is while Mat thinks it’s just another band aid season. Then, our Denversports.com Chief Editor James Merilatt joins the show and takes Mike and Mark to task for being Sean Payton stans saying Sean Payton isn’t impressive enough to not be questioned fo…
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New details come out regarding the Shilo Sanders lawsuit including a video that shows part of the altercation. Mat and Kyle debate who's to blame here before hitting all of the major stories in sports right now. Shannon Sharpe on the Caitlin Clark drama, cosmic baseball, caddie opportunities, Deions rap career and more in hour 4!…
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The Mavs take care of business last night and head to the NBA Finals. Soooo…the Timberwolves aren’t that good, and the Nuggets just blew it? Mat Smith and Kyle Reese debate. Sean Payton was in good sprits yesterday while speaking to the press after OTAs and gives us somewhat of an update on Bo Nix.
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Luka Doncic went off last night winning the Western Conference Finals and Mat and Kyle are preparing for the media to label him the best player in the NBA. Que the Jokic comparisons. Sean Payton lets us know how Javonte Willaims is doing…what are we expecting him to contribute to the team this year? Finally, Mat and Kyle compete in a spelling bee!…
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The media has inferred a lot from Broncos OTA’s thus far, but Sean Payton urges us not to look too far into the rotations that we’ve seen and that they’re just “happen stance”. So, is Bo Nix the guaranteed starter? Are Seans expectations higher or lower heading into this season? Finally, has Anthony Edwards proven the media wrong that he’s not the …
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Our very own Cecil Lammey joins Mat Smith and Kyle Reese to give us the down low on everything he saw out of Broncos OTAs thus far. What does Bo Nix's arm really look like and have his expectations for the season changed for the season? Mat and Kyle return to their spelling bee competition.
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Mat Smith in for Mike Evans this morning as Stink challenges listeners to figure out how much water belongs in his koi pond. Earlier this week Mike Klis said that inside the Clubhouse, the Broncos expect themselves to be a good team this year. Mat gets Stinks take on that before we hear from our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck who tells us all about…
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There seems to be a sense of optimism creeping around the corner here in Denver for the Broncos. Jame Palmer said yesterday that the #1 thing to figure out this year is whether or not Bo Nix was the right pick. Then, Joel Klatt says that CU should be a lot better this year if they strengthen their protection for Shedeur, but Stink says it’s not as …
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The Broncos have a 1 in 31 chance of making it to the Superbowl and 1 in 16 chances of making it to the playoffs- so it’s not off the wall to have Debbie downer expectations for this team. Mat explains his “ceiling theory” to help define what success would look like this year. Also, who is the best offensive player on the squad right now and what d…
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Sean Payton essentially referred to his QB room as a bunch of rescue dogs. How are Mat and Stink feeling about that? Also, why exactly is Zach Wilson here? Ocean Gate Part II, Rockies shocking the world, Bronny Jr. and Stinks Western Michigan Broncos are the topics of discussion as we close out the show.…
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Well well well, the Timberwolves stay alive. How likely is it they’ll win another game against the Mavs? Stink is still sore from all that yard work he did over the weekend, but it doesn’t stop him from weighing in on the new NFL offseason changes. Finally, we hear from Tom Brady who provides great insight on developing rookie QB’s.…
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Yesterday Mike and Mark discussed what would make a successful first season for Bo Nix, but what would make a bad first season for him? Here goes Mike with his predictions-saying the Chiefs will not 3 peat this season. Let’s hope he’s right about that. Finally, Tom Brady talked about how important it is for young QB’s to have a mentor- should Sean …
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It’s no secret that it’s likely KCP won’t be with us next season. Rumors are circulating about a possible landing spot for him, and Stink isn’t mad at it. New audio comes out of Scottie Scheffler explaining what happened that day when he almost missed his tee time. Then, is Sean Payton building a bully ball offense?…
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Mike and Mark get into an epic argument after hearing Tom Brady say the same thing that Stink has been preaching everyday since the draft. Then, we hear an amazing story from Mike Breen about Bill Walton as we continue to remember his legacy.
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Mike and Mark are back after Memorial Day weekend where Stink took care of business with his lawn care. A lot happened in the NBA and NHL playoffs as well. What does the Timberwolves getting smoked by the Mavs say about the Nuggets? Then, our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins the show to tell us about Bo Nix’s progression and which current Bron…
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We haven’t even reached the NBA Finals yet and there are already juicy trade rumors circulating. Should the Nuggets take advantage of a potential big name being available? Mike and Stink remember the great Bill Walton before Mike plays a little game with Stink which lends proof that missing on a QB is what causes loosing in the NFL.…
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Mike continues to make his case for why the Nuggets should trade KCP and MPJ for Kevin Durant while Stink remains unsure. Then, Mike asks, do the Broncos have the worst QB room in the NFL? He addresses the Sean Payton nay sayers and asks: If Payton’s not the answer, then who is?
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Mike lays out what would make this season for the Broncos a success: coming away knowing strongly who the core 10 guys are, including Bo Nix. Only then can they begin building towards another championship. How’s future MJ Anthony Edwards and the TWolves doing? Should we feel better or worse about this as Nuggets fans?…
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Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all who have served this country! Mat Smith and Kyle Reese fill in this morning after a wild weekend of playoff basketball. The Mavs are up 3-0 on the Timberwolves! Does that make us feel better or worse as Nuggets Fans? Apparently, inside the clubhouse, the Broncos believe they will be a good team this year. Is …
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Mat Smith and Kyle Reese in this morning celebrating Memorial Day! What are the biggest things the Nuggets need to address this offseason? Did Malone drop the ball on developing younger guys so they’d be reliable in the playoffs? Mat and Kyle morn the Pac 12 before detailing yet another drama filled situation going on up in Boulder.…
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The Buffs conversation continues as Mat Smith and Kyle Reese are in this morning for Stink and Mike as we celebrate Memorial Day here at The Fan. Do the guys have concern for Deion and his grasp on this program? How about the Broncos: what are their expectations this year and what would be considered “failure”?…
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Happy Memorial Day everyone! Mat and Kyle keep it rolling here in hour four as we return to our Nuggets debate. What do the Nuggets need to do this offseason to win another championship? Then, The Judge Mr. Dan Jacobs jumps on the mic and clarifies what’s going on in the Shilo Sanders lawsuit.
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Mike and Mark are reacting to everything we heard yesterday in a day jam packed with important press conferences. We hear from Sean Payton, Michael Malone, Landeskog, Calvin Booth and Chris McFarland. Malone talks about the difficulty of repeating- Stink can attest to that. Payton speaks on starting rookie QB’s, and Mike and Mark question if the Av…
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Sean Payton spoke yesterday on the competition going on in the QB room right now. Is it still reasonable to assume Bo Nix will be our week 1 starter? Did Malone really run his team into the ground this season? Is burnout to blame here? Finally, after hearing from Gabe and MacFarland, is it safe to say Val will definitely be on the squad next season…
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Michael Malone spoke yesterday about the difficult balance between chasing another championship and developing young players. Are he and Calvin Booth on different pages? And is Booth in the wrong for not taking advantage of a championship window? Mike and Mark debate with the listeners what the Avs should do about Val before asking: Did the Broncos…
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Mike and Stink come up with a ranking system for the top 6 QB out of the draft this year. Who will wind up being a super star, great starter, good and straight bust. Then, our own Cecil Lammey joins the show fresh off Broncos OTA’s in high spirits after seeing great stuff out of Bo Nix. Cecil spills the beans before Stink comes up with Bo Nix’s ver…
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It’s a huge press conference day here in Denver as Josh Kroenke, Calvin Booth and Michael Malone are set to hit the podium on the Nuggets side and for the Avs, we’ll hear from Chris MacFarland and Gabe Landeskog. What are Mike and Mark hoping to hear from them? Jokic makes first team All-NBA- does the lack of other award winners around him help or …
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Peyton Manning was honored last night and spoke after the ceremony on all things Broncos. Particularly, how important it is for rookie QB’s to start in their first year. Is his influence more reason to believe Bo Nix will be our week 1 starter? Speaking of week 1, will Courtland Sutton be around for that?…
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Members of the national media are coming for the Nuggets! Mad Dog, Nick wright and more. Is the media overreacting to the Nuggets second round departure, or is this just their “I told you so” moment? So many important Denver sports figures will have press conferences today. Interestingly, Gabe Landeskog will be one of them. Why? Could he be announc…
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Will Bo Nix have a better first season here with Sean Payton than Russ? He may not have better numbers, but in Stinks opinion, he'll pass the eye ball test.
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Our boy Stink is finally back in studio and boy was he gone for probably the saddest time of the year. Mike gets his reaction to the Nuggets and Avs going out the way they did. Was Val’s departure to blame for the Avs losing that series? And should the Nuggets consider trading MPJ? All that and more in hour one!…
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Mike and Mark expand on Mase’s article at Denversports.com on the 5 Broncos players who have the most at stake this offseason. Then, how do the guys feel about KCP being snubbed off the NBA all defensive teams? Finally, could Mike and Stink complete the 9x9x9 challenge this summer at Coors Field? 9 beers, 9 hotdogs in 9 innings.…
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It’s a “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong” Wednesday and one listener brings up an interesting point: Has Calvin Booth developed a sustainable and long-term plan for the Nuggets to follow and has Michael Malone ignored that? Are they on different pages? Mike and Stink debate before Mike must retract an IIJM point he awarded earlier in the show. Finally, Stink …
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Today might be one of the worst days in 104.3 The Fan history as Stink has to send an apology text to Stephen A. Smith after the Nuggets went down in the second round. At least it's not as bad as getting made fun of for having a "dad bod" like Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes knows how to go back to back though...ouch. Mike and Mark take a spin around the …
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It’s time to start looking ahead for the Avalanche after they fall in the second round. Which free agents do they keep and who do they say goodbye to? And what do they do about Val? Breaking news came out of Broncos Country last night: linebacker Drew Sanders has torn his Achilles and will be out of most of the season. Our 9News Broncos insider Mik…
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Mat Smith in for Stink this morning. Jamal Murray is set to play in the Olympics this summer. Is there any concern there in terms of getting enough off-season rest? And what will Jokic do? The Prime effect is still in full form as CU officially sells out of all their tickets for the season. Mat and Mike debate expectations for CU this year before q…
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What direction do the Nuggets go in this off season to set themselves up for another championship? Should they continue to develop young players, or should they let some guys go to go out and get a veteran? Then, Mat and Mike play a game of “Should I Stay or Should I Go” with the Avalanche’s free agents.…
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Does Bo Nix need to worry about “winning” the QB position or just keeping it? It sounds like the competition is between Zach Wilson and Jarret Stidham. Mat and Mike debate as the Broncos begin their first full OTA’s this week. Who are the guys rooting for in the NHL and NBA playoffs now that our teams are out?…
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What a shame. The Nuggets and Avalanche’s seasons are officially over, and we are wallowing in the disappointment. What the heck happened this weekend? Mat Smith and Mike Evans try to figure it out. Lack of trust? Burn out? Out rostered? Either way, which team’s 2nd round exit is more surprising?
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Is the fatigue excuse for the Nuggets a good one. Mike doesn’t buy it, but Mat argues that it is a piece of the overall failure equation for the Nugs. There is one player who let the team down the most and was Michael Malone out of pocket in his postgame presser? How about the Avs, how much of the result of the season was in their control?…
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