James Merilatt does have friends! No, seriously. Here's hoping his friends can talk some sense into him. James has takes; his friends have opinions. Follow along with a show that is certain to give us all something to talk about!
It wasn’t pretty, but the Broncos are 4-2 | James Has Friends ft. Phillip Lindsay
The Broncos were inexplicably bad on offense again, but they found a way to win against the defending Super Bowl champs. How did they beat the Seahawks? Join @jamesmerilatt and @I_CU_boy to figure out how Denver keeps winning games.
15 Oct 2026
Can the Broncos knock off the defending Super Bowl champs? | James Has Friends ft. Bill Reffel
The first six games of the Broncos season have been a gauntlet. At 3-2, they have a chance to finish the stretch with a winning record. But the defending champs stand in their way, as the Seahawks roll into town for “Thursday Night Football.” It’s a huge test for a team that’s been under a lot of scrutiny. Can Denver pull the upset over Seattle? Join @jamesmerilatt and @XsandOsShow to preview the matchup.
14 Oct 2026
The Broncos and Buffs are two teams feeling the pressure | James Has Friends ft. Dan Jacobs
As the Broncos prep for the Seahawks and the Buffs get ready for the Utes, both teams appeared to be tight during their mid-week press conferences. Join @jamesmerilatt and @dantjacobslaw to look at what happened when Sean Payton, Bo Nix and Deion Sanders met the media.
13 Oct 2026
Is the Broncos offense archaic? | James Has Friends ft. Arran Andersen
Every week, other teams light up the scoreboard with dynamic offense. Meanwhile, the Broncos are stuck in the mud. Join @jamesmerilatt and @arranandersen to find out why.
12 Oct 2026
The Broncos rally again, beat the Chargers | James Has Friends ft. Brandon Stokley
Sean Payton was calling the plays, but the Broncos offense still sputtered. Nonetheless, an opportunistic defense and hapless Chargers offense helped Denver move to 3-2. Join @jamesmerilatt and @bstokley14 break down the Week 4 loss.
9 Oct 2026
Can the Broncos avoid disaster against the Chargers | James Has Friends ft. Ryan Harris
The Broncos head to Los Angeles to play the winless Chargers, a game they have to have in order to keep within striking distance in the AFC West. Can they avoid the upset? Join @jamesmerilatt and @RyanHarris_68 to preview the matchup.
8 Oct 2026
Can the Broncos afford a loss to the Chargers? | James Has Friends?
The Chargers are one of five winless teams in the NFL. Getting a win in L.A. is the key to staying above water during the first six games. Can the Broncos hold off a desperate divisional opponent. Join @jamesmerilatt and @heyrachelvigil to look ahead to Sunday’s showdown.
7 Oct 2026
The clock has struck midnight for Coach Prime | James Has Friends?
The Buffaloes still garner national attention, but it’s now for all of the wrong reasons. After a third-straight loss, in embarrassing fashion, is it time to pull the plug on Deion Sanders. Join @jamesmerilatt and @dantjacobslaw to look at the state of CU football.
6 Oct 2026
Has the game passed Sean Payton by? | James Has Friends?
Every week, the Broncos offense seems to sputter. Meanwhile, other teams are lighting up scoreboards. Has Sean Payton’s offense become outdated? Join @jamesmerilatt and @byesline to answer that question and more.
5 Oct 2026
The Broncos can’t come back to beat the Niners | James Has Friends?
Once again, the Broncos found themselves behind late in a game. But this time around, the orange and blue couldn’t pull a rabbit out of their hat, falling 24-14 to the 49ers. Join @jamesmerilatt and @markschlereth break down the Week 4 loss.
2 Oct 2026
Can the Broncos pull the upset over the 49ers? | James Has Friends?
The Broncos head to San Francisco as a 3.0-point underdog. Can they keep pulling upsets, this time over the undefeated 49ers? Join @jamesmerilatt and @bianchiweather to preview the matchup.
1 Oct 2026
MacKinnon powers Avs to big win | James Has Friends?
The Avalanche are back, once again one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. And in the season opener, they looked more than up to the task. Join @jamesmerilatt and @jvtakes to talk a little puck.
30 Sept 2026
The Broncos offense isn’t the only issue | James Has Friends?
The Broncos are 2-1, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have things to address. And the problems go well beyond Bo Nix and the offense. Join @jamesmerilatt and @dantjacobslaw to look at what ails the Broncos.
29 Sept 2026
The Nuggets have an odd vibe heading into the season | James Has Friends?
After getting unceremoniously bounced in the first round last season, the Nuggets are back to avenge the disappointing end to that campaign. But if media day is any indication, it could be a bumpy ride this year. Join @jamesmerilatt and @joshuadover break down the start of Nuggets season.
28 Sept 2026
The Broncos somehow beat the Rams | James Has Friends?
Despite trailing 16-0 at halftime, the Broncos were able to pull off another Mile High miracle, rallying in the second half to beat the Rams in the most-improbable of fashions. Join @jamesmerilatt and @markkiszla break down the Week 3 win.
23 Sept 2026
After a blowout loss, the Buffs are unraveling | James Has Friends?
Colorado got blown out at Northwestern, a defeat that has led to player dismissals, apologies and a QB under the bus. Join @jamesmerilatt and @dantjacobslaw to dive deeper into the mess.
22 Sept 2026
Did Sunday’s win solve the Broncos problems? | James Has Friends?
It wasn’t a thing of beauty from start to finish, but a strong fourth quarter got the Broncos their first win of the season. Did Denver hit their stride in the comeback? Join @jamesmerilatt and @myckmiller break down what the Week 2 win meant for the Broncos.
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