Denver Stiffs: For Denver Nuggets Fans

Miroslav Ćuk, host of a new Serbian Nuggets podcast that's already gained a large following, cohosts this episode of The Dig. On the heels of a frustrating Game 4 loss and the frustrated comments of Michael Porter Jr. after the game, Nick and Miroslav discuss how the Nuggets pick up the pieces, how the Nuggets can set the stage for next season, and what in the world is a "Cheesecake Factory." NOTE: Nick's audio is wonky until about the 8-minute mark, so skip there if it's too much to handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down what went wrong for the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 to lose to the Los Angeles Clippers and go down 2-1 in the series: Fourth quarter offense Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggled in the fourth quarter Flurries of turnovers at inopportune moments Can't stop the Clippers when they made contested shots Ryan then goes over how the Nuggets can bounce back in game 4, including more minutes and maybe a starting spot for Michael Porter Jr. going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Sabreena Merchant of Clips Nation to discuss how the Denver Nuggets bounced back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2. They talk about: Kawhi Leonard appears human for once Denver's defense ratchets up the intensity and execution Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray start off hot and dish to role players late LA's bench with Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell was limited What to expect in a Game 3 matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this shorter episode of the Denver Stiffs Show, host Ryan Blackburn is joined by two Stiffs, social media director Jena Garcia and senior writer Brandon Ewing, to recap an excellent Denver Nuggets win in Game 7 over the Utah Jazz. They discuss: Nikola Jokic's game winner over Rudy Gobert Gary Harris' incredible defense An elite defense that saved some confusing rotations from Michael Malone A hobbled Jamal Murray fights through the pain (he gets a pass because duh) There's also a short conversation on the Los Angeles Clippers, who the Nuggets will face in Game 1 on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Adam Mares, former site manager of Denver Stiffs and current VP of Creative Production at DNVR to discuss all things Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. They delve into: Jamal Murray's elevated performance Nikola Jokic off-ball versus in the action Denver's role players and rotations How to defend Donovan Mitchell Can Denver at least slow down Mike Conley? Relying heavily upon Michael Porter Jr. in the biggest moments Starting Lineups and Closing Lineups This was a doozy of a podcast that you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We react to the Denver Nuggets big win over the Utah Jazz in game 6. Topics included Jamal Murray and his rise to stardom, Michael Porter Jr finding ways to be a positive even on an off shooting night, how the Jazz are now the ones having to work to get every basket and how much of a difference Gary Harris makes for Denver’s perimeter defense. For the second half of the show we look forward to Game 7 and talk about what adjustments, if any, each team might make to try and win the series. Lastly, we wrap up with our predictions on who is going on to play the Los Angeles Lakers and who is headed home from the bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Quenton Albertie, writer and contributor for Denver Stiffs, to discuss the NBA news and Quenton's experience as a black man. The NBA is setting a great example Changes from the top down Quenton's personal experience dealing with police How white people can continue to be allies for change They also discuss Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz at the end, which will most likely be moved to Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a double upload episode between Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs and Brian Preece and McCade Pearson of HomeCourt Press talking Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. They discuss: Jamal Murray's explosion offensively Denver's clutch offense focused on Murray and Nikola Jokic Why the Utah Jazz struggled to score in the second half Can the Nuggets force a Game 7? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down the lineup data from the first four playoff games between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. He discusses: The lineups that haven't worked, from the initial starting unit to non-playmaking lineups around Nikola Jokic The lineups that are undecided, primarily Denver's newest starting group The lineups that could aid Jokic and Jamal Murray and win the Nuggets the playoff series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Pickaxe goes on all in on the Denver Nuggets tough loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 4. We discuss some suspect officiating particularly late in the game, whether coach Michael Malone has reached his peak, if being down 3-1 is any different in the bubble vs normal, will the Nuggets be able to ever stop Donovan Mitchell on a pick and roll, can Denver find any help for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray on offense and a host of other topics. Come commiserate with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the issues for the Denver Nuggets at length in Game 3 before moving into some tactical adjustments: Getting Jamal Murray going at the expense of Michael Porter Jr. Rough offense all the way around Nikola Jokic and effort/engagement Mike Conley gets hot immediately Joe Ingles and Royce O'Neale are unperturbed Why isn't Jerami Grant starting over Paul Millsap? What the Nuggets can do to bounce back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After getting run off the bubble court in Game 2, the Nuggets have to treat their wounds and regroup quickly. Should Grant get the start over Millsap? Can the Jazz really continue to shoot THIS well? Are Jeremy and Nick still arguing? Listen now to a battle royale episode of The Dig. (Recorded 8/19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a double upload of the Home Court Press podcast with Brian Preece (@bpreece24) and McCade Pearson (@McCadeP8) that Ryan joined on Tuesday morning following Denver's Game 1 victory over the Utah Jazz. They discussed: Donovan Mitchell's 57 points and what the Nuggets can do to slow him down Jamal Murray's strong performance The Murray-Jokic two-man game that was unstoppable in crunch time Nikola Jokic v Rudy Gobert Denver's role players shooting a high (unsustainable?) percentage on three-pointers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down Denver's victory in Game 1 over the Utah Jazz, discussing: Jamal Murray's unstoppable 4th Quarter and Overtime Nikola Jokic outplays Rudy Gobert in Game 1 Donovan Mitchell's 57 points aren't enough Michael Porter Jr.'s slow start How the role players performed What's next for Game 2 from both teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Pickaxe focuses briefly on recapping the Denver Nuggets eight seeding games and the emergence of Michael Porter Jr. The majority of the show we talk the Utah Jazz, how much having Mike Conley out to start the series hurts them and whether they can come up with a gameplan to stop the versatility of Porter, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Zach Mikash, Deputy Site Manager of your Denver Stiffs and host of the Pickaxe Podcast, to discuss a wide array of topics: Appreciation for Damian Lillard and Questions for Zion Williamson Takeaways from matchups with the Lakers and Clippers Zach takes listeners "inside the bubble" Playoff races in the East and West at length Finishing up with one of many Nuggets v Jazz playoff previews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first post-bubble podcast for The Dig features some catching up, a bit of debate about MPJ’s role in the coming rounds and whether Paul Millsap has been worth his $30m extension. The hosts also share the curious existence of malaphors and their unheralded place in the accidental comedy pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn spends some time talking about the Denver Nuggets and their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses: Jamal Murray's post game Bench mob vs Lakers starters LeBron and AD were good, not perfect MPJ needs more play calls with Jokic and Murray He then discusses seeding in the NBA playoffs, what the Nuggets need to do to get the 2 or 3 seed, and why it may not matter where they end up at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jena Garcia, Denver Stiffs' Social Media Director, and Jeff Morton, the OG King of Thornton himself, to discuss the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and a wide range of topics: Was this loss intentional with Nikola Jokic sitting the fourth quarter? MPJ continues to dominate Other impressive Nuggets in the bubble Takeaways from Denver's first four games Injuries are more concerning than ever A quick glance at the rest of the Western Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Denver Stiffs writers Brandon Ewing and Daniel Lewis to break down the Denver Nuggets victory over the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss: MPJ's elite performance and his status as a playoff starter Nikola Jokic's performance as "a reincarnation of Larry Bird" Other standout performances from Denver's supporting cast What the starting lineup will look like going forward MPJ vs Zion vs Ja Predictions for Denver's game against Portland on Thursday night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices