The Nuggets endure a long road trip and win their first game back at home but not without a little drama. Checkout the latest episode for the lowdown on what the Nuggets really want for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

On this episode of The Chick N' Nuggets podcast we have the great honor of speaking with long time basketball analyst and senior writer for the Action Network, Matt Moore. I pick Matt's brain on some of the major ongoing themes this season within the NBA and society as a whole. One of those themes being the GMs forming an association to support hig…

Nuggets finally give up 100 to a depleted Sixers team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

An episode recapping the Nuggets 4 game winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

With all the things going on in the world, with athletes across the Olympics taking a stand for their mental health, it seemed a good moment to ground the show and "Play Present," as sports psychologist, Graham Betchart would say. Graham is the author of the book "Play Present" and co-founded the mental skills website trainthemind.com with Nuggets …

In this episode, Jena is joined by long time Denver Stiff writer, Gordon Gross and one of the newest members of the Stiffs, Asher Levy. The group reviews the last few games and dives into the Nuggets best win of the season against the Miami Heat. And of course the altercation that took place between Markieff Morris and Nikola Jokic towards the end …

The Chick N’ Nuggets Grilled opens the first episode of the season with one of the dopest reporters covering Denver sports, Aniello Piro from Mile High Sports. Aniello has covered Denver sports over the last several years and now host, The Denver Sports Betting show daily from 3-4pm on 98.1FM. Aniello was the perfect guest for this episode because …

Host, Vidavivadiva, welcomes fans back to another season of the Chick N' Nuggets Podcast. Theres plenty for fans to be excited about in 202, all while not knowing when superstar, Jamal Murray will return. Catch an overview of game 1 and look ahed to game 2 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In this episode we speak with Will Barton's childhood friend, E Sosa about Will's upcoming free agency as he turns down his player option. Sosa gives fans a behind the scenes look at Will Barton's time in Denver. We discuss Will's free agency options and speaks to the most important priorities for Will moving forward. Not only does E Sosa work clos…

In the final episode of the 2021 post-season, Jena and Reilly reminisce on the Suns series, the season as a whole and the ups and downs of the last year. After a tough loss that led to a second round season sweep, it was a sad start to the week for Denver sports fans but, in the words of Michael Malone, “We are not going to let this series define t…

Jena has a conversation with long time Nuggets enthusiasts and host of the Colorado Sports Guy podcast. Jeff shares his journey through Nuggets fandom from a teenager who loved LaPhonso Ellis to commenting on FireGeorgeKarl.com to covering the years of Melo, Ty Lawson and now the MVP of the NBA, Nikola Jokic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

In this episode, Jena and Reilly recap the Nuggets game 1 loss to the Suns and catch up with all the other major events happening around all the League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

In this episode we speak with Altitude Tv producer and editor, Taylor Vincek. She talks to us about her journey to working with the NBA and shares all the details on being behind the scenes with the Nuggets team in the bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

In this episode, Jena and Reilly dig into the first two games of the first round series between the Blazers and the Nuggets. After game 2 the series is all tied up and headed to Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

In this episode, Portland native, Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report joins the show to talk Blazers Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

The play-in tournament brings all the smoke! The games were electric and this podcast reviews all of the games thus far and focuses on the storylines that will directly effect the Denver Nuggets post-season match against the Portland Trailblazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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On this episode, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report joins Jena to talk about his new book, 'Built to Lose: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever'. Buy "Built to Lose" at https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lose-Tanking-Changed-Forever/dp/1629378712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tune in to this episode for the post-season conversations all your friends are having, a hot take on the play-in tournament and an even hotter take on LeBron from Reilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

Even with several lineup changes, due to injury, the Nuggets continue to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon SB Nation

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…

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 an…

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 He…

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 t…

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’…

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 o…

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…

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 Niko…

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, …

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, …

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 ab…

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 grou…

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: Den…

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 s…

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 …

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 o…

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 c…

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 th…

The Denver Nuggets are on a roll What was the key to winning four games out on the road? Is Michael Porter Jr about to be a starter? Who has to step up with the injuries? Getting ready for the road again and Jerami Grant’s return Did you expect this type of play from Grant this year? Why are the Detroit Pistons still not good? What are their chance…

Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Jeff Morton, OG Stiff and host of the Colorado Sports Guys podcast, to discuss the latest with the Denver Nuggets and their five-game winning streak. Which former Nugget and former Bull does JaMychal Green remind Jeff of? Establishing an identity with the starting and bench units How the Nuggets should handle Paul Mill…

Garbage Takes is the newest podcast added to the weekly lineup on Denver Stiffs. It is a fun, quick listen that is 100% worth the time. Five questions all Nuggets fans want answers to with two distinct views and plenty of disagreements. This podcast is goofy and out of the ordinary while packed with the most outrageous garbage takes Nuggets fans ha…

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets winning over the Dallas Mavericks, including a 30-point performance by Michael Porter Jr. and what it means going forward: Starters good in first quarter, sluggish in third quarter Bench picks up starting unit again in a win When will Michael Porter Jr. be reinserted into the starting unit to help ou…

Are the Denver Nuggets back on track Are the Phoenix Suns not as good as their start? What were the differences this time around versus when these teams played each other a couple weeks ago? The difference Michael Porter Jr makes. Is it more to the Nugget advantage to have him come off the bench to start the game but then finish the game with the s…

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the best win of the season for the Denver Nuggets, a 130-126 overtime victory that saw Denver come from behind after an abysmal start defensively: What led to the early deficit? Was this the best scoring of the season from Gary Harris and Will Barton? Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray looked great in crunch time What to ma…

Host Ryan Blackburn and Bright Side of the Sun contributor Sam Cooper discuss the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in-depth. Are the Phoenix Suns really the fourth best team in the West? How has Chris Paul changed the culture and expectations? What are the matchup advantages and disadvantages between both teams? Can Denver solve its biggest weakness…

Host Ryan Blackburn explored the first 13 games of the Denver Nuggets season through the use of lineup data: Which lineups have played the most? Which have been most or least successful? Which players play best next to Nikola Jokić? Who should play more? The combinations that should anchor Denver's starting and bench units Then, Ryan discusses the …

The Denver Nuggets continue to be inconsistent Strong road trip ended in disappointment. The Denver Nuggets got some luck but then couldn’t finish strong against the Brooklyn Nets. Weekend games against the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz were a tale of two teams. After playing their most complete game of the season the Nuggets fall apart in th…

Host Ryan Blackburn brings on social media director Jena Garcia and senior writer Brandon Ewing, both of Denver Stiffs, to discuss the Denver Nuggets win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. They talk about: Nikola Jokić is having an MVP caliber season and it's time to lead the charge Jamal Murray struggled shooting but did everything …