After the Horn

Hall of Fame coach George Karl sits down with Tom Green, Ron Zappolo, and Woody Paige for an expansive conversation that blends football, basketball, history, and perspective. Karl opens with his reaction to the Broncos’ playoff win and the loss of their starting quarterback, explaining why being an underdog can actually empower a locker room and free coaches to think differently. Drawing on decad...

This Weekend Betting Edition of After the Horn features Tom Green, Woody Paige, and Natasha breaking down the NFL Divisional Round and the College Football National Championship. The show opens with Broncos vs. Bills, as the panel debates whether Denver’s defense and Bo Nix can slow Josh Allen, the importance of starting fast, and whether the game stays under the total. They move to Seahawks vs. 4...

Tom Green and Woody Paige open by previewing the Bills’ playoff visit to Denver, examining why Buffalo presents a unique challenge and why the outcome may ultimately come down to Bo Nix’s ability to elevate the offense against Josh Allen. They debate Sean Payton’s coaching impact, the Broncos’ running game concerns, defensive matchups, and whether altitude and crowd energy can truly swing the game...

The show opens with college football’s biggest matchups as the panel debates Miami vs. Ole Miss and Oregon vs. Indiana, weighing toughness, quarterback play, coaching, and postseason momentum. From there, the focus shifts to NFL Wild Card Weekend, with in-depth discussion of Rams–Panthers, Packers–Bears, Bills–Jaguars, 49ers–Eagles, Chargers–Patriots, and Texans–Steelers. Along the way, the guys e...

The Broncos secure home-field advantage and a bye, but concerns linger about offensive execution, quarterback play, and whether Denver is peaking at the right time. The panel breaks down Bo Nix’s recent performances, Sean Payton’s role in his development, offensive line struggles, and which playoff opponents pose the biggest threat. Attention then shifts to the Nuggets after their remarkable overt...

To wrap up the year, After the Horn takes on a Hot Ones–style wing challenge, pushing through rising Scoville levels while talking sports, media, and memories. The conversation moves from Denver’s place on the national sports stage to why Nikola Jokic and Shohei Ohtani stand apart as once-in-a-generation talents. From there, the episode turns reflective, with personal stories about legendary athle...

It’s the Christmas Week Weekend Betting Edition of After the Horn as Tom Green, Woody Paige, and Ron Zappolo tackle one of the busiest and quirkiest slates of the season. The conversation opens with the NFL’s expansion into Christmas Day, including Lions–Vikings on Netflix and Broncos–Chiefs with Denver installed as a heavy favorite. The crew discusses whether the Broncos need to make a statement,...

From trap games and turnovers to trick plays that don’t quite work, the guys break down what went wrong for the Broncos and what needs fixing fast. The discussion expands into the larger NFL picture, including inconsistent officiating, replay controversies, gambling’s influence on perception, and why fans’ behavior toward players is becoming a league-wide issue. The episode also features reflectio...

The Weekend Betting Edition of After the Horn returns with Tom Green, Woody Paige, and Ron Zappolo delivering sharp analysis, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs as they run through the biggest games of the week. The conversation starts with major College Football Playoff matchups, including Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Miami vs. Texas A&M, Ole Miss vs. Tulane, and James Madison’s tough road test at Or...

With the Broncos riding an 11-game win streak and Super Bowl talk heating up, After the Horn welcomes longtime Denver sports voice Vic Lombardi for a wide-ranging, deeply reflective conversation that goes far beyond the standings. Tom Green, Ron Zappolo, and Woody Paige discuss why this Broncos team feels different, how expectations change when a team truly matters again, and whether Denver is in...

This week’s Weekend Betting Edition opens with the Army–Navy matchup and a look at how the oddsmakers view the final stretch of the college football season, including major movement in the national championship market. The crew then turns to the NFL, running through a full slate of games with thoughts on Ravens–Bengals, Bills–Patriots, Browns–Bears, Chargers–Chiefs, Lions–Rams, Colts–Seahawks, Dol...

This week on After the Horn , Ron Zappolo, Tom Green, and Woody Paige open with the bizarre finish to Broncos–Raiders and whether Pete Carroll’s late field goal crossed the line in an NFL now consumed by sports betting. They question the league’s integrity, the role of officiating, and how prop bets and gambling culture have completely changed the fan experience. The conversation expands to other...

Championship weekend delivers chaos, and the crew breaks down how Oklahoma, Alabama, BYU, Texas Tech, and Georgia shape the final CFP picture. Woody shares classic BYU and ABA stories before the betting show officially gets underway, with picks across Cowboys–Lions, Bengals–Bills, Colts–Jaguars, Steelers–Ravens, Bears–Packers, Broncos–Raiders, Texans–Chiefs, and more. The guys debate the Heisman T...

On this episode of After the Horn , Tom, Ron, and Woody break down another close-call Broncos win and ask the question every fan is thinking: can Denver keep surviving these razor-thin finishes? They look at Bo Nix’s up-and-down performance, the late-game magic, and why the defense suddenly looked vulnerable against a backup quarterback. The discussion expands to whether the Broncos can truly comp...

This Thanksgiving Weekend Betting Edition of After the Horn brings Tom, Woody, and Ron together for a full slate of NFL and college football picks. They dig into Lions–Packers, Chiefs–Cowboys, Bears–Eagles, 49ers–Browns, Texans–Colts, Bills–Steelers, and the Broncos taking on Washington. From there, they dive into every major rivalry game of the week, including Ohio State–Michigan, Texas A&M–Texas...

This week, Tom, Ron and Woody assess all of Denver’s pro teams as the Broncos push for the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the Avalanche continue their dominant run with only one regulation loss. They compare this moment in Denver sports to past eras and discuss whether the Avalanche’s MacKinnon–Makar pairing could ultimately surpass Sakic and Forsberg. The Nuggets remain near the top of the NBA despite inju...

On this weekend betting edition of After the Horn , Tom Green, Ron Zappolo, and Natasha open with the fallout from last week’s picks — including some regrettable bets and some well-deserved “told you so” moments. The crew dives into a full college football slate, including Missouri–Oklahoma, Georgia–Charlotte, Oregon–USC, and BYU–Cincinnati, with Ron delivering an all-timer “Blue By You” pick insp...

John Elway joins After the Horn for a candid and personal conversation with Tom Green, Woody Paige, and Ron Zappolo. Elway reflects on stepping away from the Broncos and embracing a slower, more family-focused chapter of life, including becoming a grandfather many times over. He discusses climbing new mountains throughout his career — from Arena Football ownership to running NFL front offices — an...

Tom Green, Ron Zappolo, and Woody Paige dive into Week 12 with a full board of college football and NFL matchups, starting with Notre Dame–Pitt and rolling into USC–Iowa, Alabama–Oklahoma, and Texas–Georgia. The crew debates inflated lines, defensive mismatches, quarterback storylines, and why some of the biggest names in college football aren’t living up to their reputations this season. In the N...

This week’s After the Horn dives deep into Denver’s football and baseball storylines. Bo Nix looks rattled and indecisive, while Sean Payton’s creative play-calling has backfired—prompting the crew to wonder whether the Broncos’ head coach is holding his rookie QB back. Then, the focus shifts to the Rockies’ surprise move hiring analytics veteran Paul DePodesta from the Browns, sparking debate ove...

In this Weeknd Betting Edition of 'After the Horn', Tom, Woody, and Ron size up a huge weekend across college and pro football. They open with BYU-Texas Tech and Indiana-Penn State, debate whether Oregon or Iowa is more playoff-ready, and question if Texas A&M is secretly the SEC’s best team. Then they shift to the NFL — starting with the Broncos hosting the Raiders on Thursday night, followed by...

Denver’s first-place Broncos are stacking wins, but style points are still hard to find. On this episode of After the Horn , Tom, Ron, and Woody break down Bo Nix’s struggles, Sean Payton’s conservative play-calling, and what needs to change before the Chiefs come to town. The crew also dives deep into Game 7 of the World Series — from Yamamoto’s gutsy performance to Dave Roberts’ lucky buttons —...

Woody, Tom, and Ron kick things off with hilarious stories about meeting Ted Williams and Frank Gifford before jumping into a loaded weekend slate. The conversation covers everything from Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia becoming a surprise Heisman contender to the Georgia–Florida rivalry, Tennessee’s playoff hopes, and why Woody still can’t stand Vanderbilt. They shift to the NFL with in-depth talk on th...

The guys are back on After the Horn breaking down one of the Broncos’ most complete performances of the season — a dominant win over the Cowboys that showcased Bo Nix’s growth, RJ Harvey’s breakout game, and a renewed commitment to the run. Woody Paige, Tom Green, and Ron Zappolo debate whether Denver has finally found its offensive identity and how the team can hold up without Pat Surtain II anch...

Woody Paige and Ron Zappolo welcome Dallas Morning News columnist and Around the Horn alum Tim Cowlishaw to talk Cowboys, Broncos, Dak, Bo Nix, and Jerry Jones. Plus Woody & Ron’s picks for college football, NFL Week 8, and the World Series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.