CSG Podcast

The Bulwark and The Next Level podcast's Tim Miller joins Jeff again to talk about his emotions when the Nuggets finally climbed their way to the finals, optimism, and the Nuggets matchup against the Heat. Are we being too optimistic? Do we need to throw some cold water on our expectations, lest we be disappointed? Nah ... we are FANS! That's our answer. Enjoy the show!

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the Celtics vs Heat series and how awful an "eye bleedingly" bad it has been visually and what it would look like if/when the Nuggets face either team. In the second half Jeff talks about the 1994 Nuggets comback from 0-3 down to tie the series vs the Utah Jazz. What the series looked like and what analogies you can draw to what is happening right now in the Celtics/Heat series. Enjoy the show!

The NBA media infrustructure is having a hard time with the Denver Nuggets and their recent success. On the latest Mortcast on CSG, Jeff talks about how NBA Laziness (covered in a previous episode you should definitley listen to) and ESPN's myopic tendency to cover drama and big markets is causing the league and it's media partners to be really uncomfortable.Enjoy the show!

THEY DID IT! The Denver Nuggets vanquished the Los Angeles Lakers, their own personal boogeyman, to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in their NBA franchise history. Jeff gushes about Jokic, Murray, Porter and Gordon before putting this victory in context about what it means to defeat the Lakers. Enjoy the show!

Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 Seasons on twitter. On the latest bonus Mortcast Jeff talks about the two era's that define Melo's legacy in Denver and how eventually everyone will let bygones be bygonesEnjoy the show! Congrats on retirement Melo.

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in game 3 of the Western Conference Finals to go up 3-0 in their best of seven series. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Nuggets got there, who was the standouts in the game, and how the Denver Nuggets are very mentally tough.In the second half Jeff says ... it's been 56 years of Nuggets history. Let fans feel however they want to. Their suffering has earned them this moment. Enjoy the show!

Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to chat about the Nuggets game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. What did Trey think of Jamaly Murray's 4th quarter explosion. Are the Nuggets disrespected by the National Media? All things are discussed including Tupac. Don't ask.Enjoy the show!

The Nuggets beat the Lakers in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Much was made of the Lakers adjustment and their big comeback in the 4th quarter. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers adjustment "worked" but also how the Lakers were desperate to win Game One and the Nuggets foiled their playoff long strategy.Enjoy the show!

Tonight the Nuggets and Lakers play for the Western Conference crown for the 4 time in 38 years. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how the Lakers strategy is to steal game one and let LeBron coast in game 2 cannot succeed and how the Nuggets need to meet the Lakers energy.Jeff's prediciton? Nuggets in 5.Enjoy the show!

The Nuggets have a long and torturous playoff history versus the Los Angeles Lakers. On the latest Mortcast on CSG Jeff talks about how a last second, game winning sky hook by Kareem began the Denver Nuggets misery vs the Lakers in 1979.Also Jeff talks about how this is the best Nuggets team to ever face the Lakers and how Nuggets fans should act like they're the favorites (they are) no matter what Lakers fans project. Enjoy the show!

Andy Feinstein joins Jeff to talk about him reclaiming the Denver Stiffs name from SB Nation oblivion and how special this Denver Nuggets team could be. Great conversation with a tremendous friend and former colleague. Enjoy the show!

Trey Mitchell returns to CSG to talk about the Nuggets going up 3-2 on the Suns behind an epic Nikola Jokic performans. We are indeed blessed to be able to watch Nikola Jokic play every game. Also Jeff and Trey talk about fake trades, flow of the game and the advantages of buying physical media.Be sure and check out Trey's podcast, Mile High Cinema. Available wherever you get your podcasts.Enjoy the show!

The Nuggets come back to Denver with their series with the Suns tied at 2-2. What happened to make the series this way? Also Jeff talks about Jamal Murray's deliberate nature and how that is hurting the Nuggets right now and how when MPJ isn't making shots it hurts even more. However, Nikola Jokic had 53-4-11 and went absolutely supernova.Also Jeff talks about Mat Ishbia. His actions during the game and how his approach is helpting create a rivalry between the Nuggets and Suns.Enjoy the show!

On the latest CSG, Tim Miller returns to talk about the Nuggets playoffs so far. How has the team looked in their first seven games? What did Tim take away from the Nuggets game 2 defensive victory and what can we expect from the Nuggets in game 3.Also Jeff and Tim talk about the Nuggets inability to connect with their past (a Kroenke issue) and the Melo jersey retirement debate that erupted on twitter after Melo was seen at the Knicks game this week.Another great talk with Tim! Enjoy the show!

The Nuggets win a slug fest 90's style game 97-87 over the Phoenix Suns to go up 2-0 in their semifinal series. Jeff talks about what the Nuggets did right, what the Suns did the muck things up and how the Chris Paul injury was NOT the big loss that caused the Nuggets to reel the Suns in.Also Jeff compliments the Nuggets fans for the Nuggets in 4 chant during the game. How the Nuggets have missed a rivalry for years and how this is a good thing for the Nuggets and Suns ... and the League. Enjoy the snow!