CSG Podcast

Yeah. Covid got me so you might as well listen to my sultry voice while I talk about some takeaways from the first 10 games of this Nuggets season. Apologies for the brevity of this episode. Back to normal next week when my voice is stronger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is there a way to hold Kyrie Irving accountable for giving support to antisemitic conspiracy on Twitter? On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how players control over their media access has hindered accountability and how we can reset the balance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do we cover Michael Porter Jr. the way we do? Why do we collectively shrug while witnessing someone who has come back from a third back procedure. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how we need to re-balance how we cover the enigmatic forward and contrasts it with how we talk about Jamal Murray. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Tim Miller of The Bulwark and author of Why We Did It returns to CSG to preview the Denver Nuggets upcoming season and play Hopium or Copium. Are we being too optimistic or are we not being optimistic enough? We discuss. 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.

Next up in the Season of No Excuses, Michael Porter Jr. How can Mike, AND Jokic/Malone work to get him incorporated into Jokic-ball while letting him cook? It can be done and Jeff explains how. Shout out to Adam Mares for making me move the podcast up and Katy Winge for the MPJ Bones audio (via twitter) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Episode 2 in "The Season of No Excuses" series is the two time MVP Nikola Jokic. What small area can Jokic improve? Jeff talks about his basketball relationship with MPJ and how (on Jokic's end) he can improve Mike's role. 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 the first of a four part mini-series on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2022-23 season, Jeff talks about the Season of No Excuses. First up, Michael Malone who must go from the great culture setting coach of his early tenure to one that can manage a veteran heavy roster. Can Malone adapt by letting go of the reigns? Jeff talks about what Malone must to do become a next-level coach. Enjoy th...

The Anthony Edwards incident of homophobic comments toward gay men minding their own business in Atlanta is yet another in a series of homophobic comments in the league that dates back decades. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how this is a culture that needs to be changed and the culmination of these incidents has made covering the league less fun. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff tells the listeners why he doesn't cover Eurobasket. Simply put, he would be bad at it. Also Jeff goes over Jamal Murray Working out with Nuggets players in Denver and finally the potential NBA Mid-Season Tournament. Spoiler: It would be a bad idea. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Happy Labor Day. In reference to the new Netflix Documentary series episode Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul about Tim Donaghy, Jeff decided to talk about when Donaghy emailed him out of nowhere in 2012, leading to Donaghy guesting on CSG in March 2013. Jeff gives his story and re-plays the original interview from 2013. Fascinating look back at a controversial figure. Happy Labor Day again and enjo...

On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about the Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr dynamic and how the team can actually optimize them this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his last of the August "Evolution" series, Jeff talks about how the small forward "peak" essentially ended in the 1980s with a brief resurgence in the 00's. What happened to the position and will it come back to it's 1980's dominance? Jeff goes over the facts. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

The rise and fall of the sweet footed big man. Is it because they became harder to find, or is it because the NBA changed rules in the early 00's. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how it's a combination of both. However, with the emergence of Jokic and Embiid maybe we have seen it come back. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

In the first in a series on contrasting the old with the new, Jeff talks about why we no longer call guy's "chuckers" in the NBA (in the derogatory sense) and what the definition was before the modern era. Are bad shots now good? Jeff explores how we got from there to here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

The Legend Bill Russell passed away today at the age of 88. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about Russell's multifaceted legacy, from being the greatest winner in professional sports history to being an even greater human being. Jeff also goes into the videos that were released on twitter this last week featuring Michael Porter Junior playing pickup ball. Enjoy the show. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Goran Dragic, newly of the Chicago Bulls, gave an interview this week where he spoke about how American NBA players perceive Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about why the NBA players have such a hard time with these players ... and it's not in the way that you may think. Enjoy the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Nick Kosmider, the Broncos beat reporter from The Athletic joins Jeff to talk about his perception of the Nuggets offseason (his former beat) and also Broncos ownership, quarterback, and coaching. Fun conversation with a great friend. 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.

Jeff gives his thoughts on the Nuggets trading Will Barton and Monte Morris for Kantavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith from the Washington Wizards. 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 the Denver Nuggets 2022 Draft and how perplexing their use of the JMyke trade to get a guaranteed contract for a project player 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 Booth/Malone regime has entered into a critical time. If the Nuggets end up drafting two late first round picks it will be the ultimate worst case scenario for a Nuggets team trying to win-now. Additionally it's time for Stan Kroenke to step up. Moves made the next two weeks will show exactly where the elder Kroenke wants to go. Is he willing to be uncomfortable? Or is he just looking to decre...

The NBA is NOT the NFL or NHL. Its system is set up to encourage you to spend and be "uncomfortable" in order to win in the league at a championship level. Is Enos Stanley Kroenke willing to be uncomfortable with his finances in order to win? Jeff talks about that quandary on the latest Mortcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Denverfan.com Jake Shapiro joins Jeff to talk about his new role, teaching at CU, and what the Denver Nuggets need going through the next season. Also, is Michael Malone looking to fill in the power vacuum in the Nuggets organization? Jake talks about it all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Green from DNVR joins Jeff to talk about his career change, life, getting older and innovating while in the media game. Great conversation as always with with Mr. Greene. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer at Large from the Bulwark Tim Miller joins Jeff to talk about the legacy of Tim Connelly. Was it as good as we remember it to be? Additionally we talk about contracts, the godawful conference Finals in the NBA and his new book "Why We Did It". You can pre-order the book on Amazon Why We Did It: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Did-Travelogue-Republican/dp/0063161478/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3...

Tim Connelly exits the Denver Nuggets after 9 years, drafting a two time MVP and assembling a contending roster. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about his friendship with Tim Connelly and how that led to him giving up writing. So long Tim, it was nice having you on the podcast 20 times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...