Denver Stiffs: For Denver Nuggets Fans

Host @vidavivadiva interviews @kendra__andrews. As they reminisce on the craziest year in all of our lives and tell you some of the wildest parts of covering an NBA team during a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fun episode with some very serious topics of conversation. Nikola Jokic solidifies the MVP race. The national media finally gives the Joker some recognition, as Nuggets nation finds themselves on another roller coaster high, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks episode of The Chick N’ Nuggets with Jena Garcia is filled with sorrow and sadness after Jamal Murray tears his ACL in Monday nights game against the Golden State Warriors. As if Steph going for 53 points, 21 in the first quarter wasn’t bad enough, Denver’s star point guard, Jamal Murray goes down with 58 seconds left in the game. o With Jamal out indefinitely, Jena and Reilly discuss the gravity of the loss to this team’s expectations for this season. It was just last week when the Nuggets were on an 8 game winning streak and feeling invincible and today couldn't feel further from that feeling. There were a lot of different angle to discuss in regards to Jamal’s injury, including the constant pressure on players to play in nationally televised game, a dilemma Jena and Reilly could not agree on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of, The Chick N’ Nuggets podcast with Jena Garcia, featuring Reilly Biller, the ladies talk about joys of being a Nuggets fan during the Aaron Gordon era. The Nuggets extend their streak to six games with a win tonight against Jerami Grant and the Detroit Pistons. Even with an impressive 29 point, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, Grant and the Pistons were not able to overcome the Nuggets many reinforcements. And let’s not forget this 15 point win was done without Jamal Murray. There was plenty of takeaways to talk about now that Aaron Gordon is playing "meaningful basketball" every night and "getting the easiest buckets of his career," including; the impact on MPJ's game, the offense blooming, Jokic dominating and Jerami Grant trying to prove a point. It is a fun time to be a Denver Nuggets fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight’s episode of the Chick N’ Nuggets is coming to you a day late due to some members of the team living on the east coast but nonetheless it will not disappoint. Jena and Reilly dive deep in the trade deadline and how Aaron Gordon has completely opened up the Nuggets offensive and defensive potential. And even though Reilly is convinced the Heat won the trade deadline by acquiring, Victor Oladipo, there is a pretty good chance that the Nuggets will prove her wrong. It is a positive episode with your weekly dose of bickering, advice and wild takes that can span from Facundo Campazzo not being that good for this team to Bol Bol needing more minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of The Chick N’ Nuggets Podcast, Jena and Reilly have lots to catch up on with the Nuggets recent loss to the Pelicans, win in Orlando and the NBA trade deadline looming. They discuss the recent loss to the Pelicans that shouldn't have been and their win last night in Orlando. While the Nuggets seem to be coming the team we think they are there are still some obvious concerns around their ability to maintain a lead against teams like the Pelicans and Orlando. Not that there isn't a ton to celebrate, this team does have an MVP candidate that continues to perform at a high level night in and night out. But with the trade deadline coming to a close Thursday, Jena and Reilly wonder what trade could improve this team and help them reach their championship aspirations. And that is how a wild game of would you rather breaks out in this episode. Check it out and enjoy! There is honestly so many topics covered your are really going to have to listen to it to know everything. Learn more abo

In the latest episode of, The Chick n’ Nuggets Podcast with Jena Garcia featuring Reilly Biller, the girls asks all the questions Nuggets fans are wondering. The Nuggets also playing better as of late, closing out the first half of the season with a four game winning streak and beginning to look like they have found a better fit for Michael Porter’s talents. Reilly and Jena talk about the key factors they believe the Nuggets need to reach the top tier of teams in the NBA. They discuss trade options that would best improve this team and take them to that next level, not that either is convinced the Nuggets will make a move at the deadline. And while Jena believes that championship team is centered around Nikola Jokic you will have to check out the pod to find out who Reilly thinks is the player to build around in the coming future. They debate the toughest upcoming matchups on Denver’s schedule heading into the trade deadline. Let’s just hope its a better deadline than getting rid of Malik Beasley and the bask

To everyone who has listened to the Pickaxe over the past four years I thank you. Those who were there at the beginning suffered through hours of lousy audio and rambling while I figured out how to do this whole podcast thing from scratch (ok, the rambling never really went away). It’s been an absolute pleasure to share Gordon and I’s discussions on the Denver Nuggets and whatever else we wandered off to with all of you. I hope that we were able to make you laugh and to make you think about the Nuggets and the multitude of aspects that go along with the day to day of an NBA team. If you told me when I started that we’d make 148 of these things and average over a thousand listens per episode I’d have said you were nuts. It truly was an honor to get to share all of this with you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me accomplish a dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of the Chick N’ Nuggets host, Jena Garcia and co-host, Reilly Biller recap the Denver Nuggets’ recent back to back victories over the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Both hosts were in high spirits after a recent uptick in Michael Porter Jr.’s game with 4 double doubles in his last 5 games and Jamal Murray’s efficient, 10 game streak with 20 or more points. Jena and Reilly give you a unique set of takeaways from Milwaukee and Chicago and of course Reilly had to eat some crow on her Jamal Murray takes. And each host speaks to this recent resurgence of the team and what has been going well over the last couple of games, while remembering that this team just lost to the Wizards for a second time and to the Kings three times this year. And there was a short detour in the pod where Jena explores the Reilly’s obvious lack of knowledge around former Rockies players. In fact, this pod is not just for avid Nuggets fans but a good laugh for Rockies fans as well. Learn more about your ad choices. V

Host Ryan Blackburn and Zach Mikash, deputy site manager of Denver Stiffs, break down a terrible, awful no good, very bad loss to the Washington Wizards that featured a high profile miscue in the final seconds. They talk about: The final play Poor execution leading up to the closing minutes A bad night for almost everyone, from Will Barton and Nikola Jokic to Vlatko Cancar and Monte Morris Then, they talk about the end of an era at Denver Stiffs, with the podcast network drastically changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn shares details and thoughts about the transition from hosting 'Nuggets Numbers' and 'The Denver Stiffs Show' to a new podcast partnering with Mile High Sports titled 'Pickaxe and Roll.' He shares thoughts on the current state of affairs due to COVID, mental health, and the importance of "togetherness." Then, Ryan talks Nuggets, including how Denver must approach their final six games of the first half schedule and Tuesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers: More minutes for Jamal Murray at shooting guard next to a point guard facilitator More minutes for Michael Porter Jr. at power forward next to Nikola Jokić Keys to limiting Damian Lillard and the Blazers ...and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Jena Garcia, social media director of Denver Stiffs and host of multiple Nuggets podcasts, to talk about an incredible Jamal Murray performance. What was the most impressive aspect of the 50 points? Was this more or less impressive than what "Bubble Jamal" could do? Is Jamal Murray fully back? Did he ever leave? Then, Ryan and Jena spend some time discussing other parts of the game, from Nikola Jokić's birthday performance, to a solid Michael Porter Jr. game overall, to some general thoughts about the Nuggets in the short and long term. What should Denver's goal be this season? Has Porter shown enough to earn confidence? How hard should the Nuggets push for wins given the condensed season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a crossover episode with the Locked On Nuggets podcast, Matt Moore of The Action Network and host of LON and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Denver Nuggets season to date. How far away are the Nuggets from last year's team? How much do the Nuggets miss Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee? Can they still be a Western Conference finalist? Then, they talk about Denver's current situation. How far does Michael Porter Jr. have to go? What more can Nikola Jokić even do? Where can the Nuggets squeeze more potential out of their roster for wins? Litigating Facundo Campazzo's minutes. All of that and more on the latest crossover episode between Locked On Nuggets and The Denver Stiffs Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down what the Denver Nuggets did to win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, from strong performances by Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray to surprising performances from Zeke Nnaji and Facundo Campazzo. He then breaks down the lineup data of the first 26 games of the season, including takeaways from different groupings, how the Murray-Porter-Jokić trio is doing, and how to build out the rotation when everyone's healthy again. Finally, Ryan discusses the last 10 games of the first half of the regular season. Two separate four-game road trips with games against Portland and Washington in between. What Nuggets fans should expect and how the Nuggets can finish the first half strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers and why it was so important for Denver to have a really great win: Michael Porter Jr. gets back on track Starting unit appears cohesive Zeke Nnaji and R.J. Hampton captain the excitement from the bench unit Then, Ryan breaks down where the Nuggets currently stand as a team: Denver's path to this point in the year Evaluating Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. What changes the Nuggets might make to recover and become a top 4 seed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 125-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and what to make of the general frustrations surrounding the team right now: Will Barton's Jekyll and Hyde game capped off by a factor he simply can't control Jamal Murray's tough night offensively Nikola Jokić once again receiving limited help The defense making sure none of Denver's offensive positives mattered How to handle Michael Porter Jr. at this stage Can Denver fix anything right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Nuggets struggle in California Why are the Los Angeles Lakers such a bad matchup for the Denver Nuggets? Why are the Sacramento kings so hard for them to beat? Can the Nuggets turn it around on an upcoming homestand What do you do to try and stop Giannis Antetokounmpo? What’s an acceptable record on this four game home stand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses where the Denver Nuggets went wrong in the 114-93 beatdown on national television at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. Why was the first half so good? Why was the second half a tire fire? Is Michael Porter Jr. ready to impact this matchup? No. Do the Nuggets need to prepare MPJ for impacting this matchup? Yes. All of that and more on this episode of The Denver Stiffs Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Thursday morning, and you know what that means? It's garbage day! In this episode of Garbage Takes, Host Jena Garcia has the tough task of judging the showdown of the season and it didn't involve Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic. She has definitely beaten that dead horse. On this episode, The Action Network’s Senior NBA writer Matt Moore looks to challenge the reigning champ of Garbage Takes, the owner of the Bayless Award, and leader of the stiffest, Ryan Blackburn. Ryan has held the record for longest back to back wins. In the first episode he destroyed one of his newest employees without a second thought and in the second he his own Jedi master, leveling up to full Darth status. Ryan has had good competition but tonight he headed into the ring as the underdog. Matt Moore of the Action network has been covering basketball for the last 20 years while Ryan is barely 20 years old. This battle was sprinkled with playful metaphors, dramatic twists you would never expect and a lot of sports talk. The crew tackles

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses what happened at Ball Arena on Monday night to postpone the game between the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons, pushing off the return of Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee to the Mile High City. Ryan then shares his general thoughts on teams around the NBA, focusing in on record, net rating, and even how the bottom of the standings might impact the top some time soon. This includes Bradley Beal trade discussion and the Aaron Gordon ankle injury. Finally, Denver shares his thoughts about Nikola Jokić and his MVP candidacy: Who are the biggest contenders for MVP? Why it should be Nikola Jokić Why on-off numbers matter less for Denver and Jokić than they do Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid What Jokić means to the Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices