The Denver Post sports columnist Mark Kiszla gives his take on the top stories in Colorado sports and sits down with the biggest names in the landscape on the Kickin' It With Kiz podcast.
What Bill Belichick, Nick Saban exits say about what Sean Payton has to do in Broncos Country
In the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, sports columnist Mark Kiszla reflects on a pair of coaching legends calling it quits in the same week. Among the topics discussed:
+ Looking back at coaching legends Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. Can Sean Payton learn from their blueprints?
+ Got money? Kiz has more ways for you to lose it. "Take Your Shot" aka "Worst Gambling Advice in America": Who will replace Nick Saban at Alabama. Deion at +600 seems more likely to be the replacement for the replacement, so who is next? Dan Lanning, Dabo Swinney, Mike Norvell… Kiz rolls the dice.
+ Bourbon and BBQ with Nate Kiszla. How important is the burn in bourbon?
+ In Parting Shot, we find out who is coming for Kiz this week.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
Producer: AAron Ontiveroz
Music: “Bumble Bees” by Schama Noel
4 Jan 2024
Can Shedeur Sanders win Heisman? Or Nikola Jokic another MVP? Some fearless 2024 predictions.
In the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, sports columnist Mark Kiszla breaks down the local teams and their respective outlooks heading into 2024. Among the topics discussed:
+ If Shedeur Sanders has a real offensive line … the Buffs win 7 games? A Heisman finalist in Boulder? How fast can Deion Sanders run?
+ Can Nikola Jokic win another NBA MVP award? How far can this year’s team go in what appears to be a much-improved Western Conference? OKC… uh, oh.
+ How many Rockies can you name? Is manager Bud Black on pace for back-to-back 100-loss seasons? Will fans be able to watch the Rockies on TV? Do they want to?
+ March Madness for the Buffs and Rams. The teams are primed and ready to dance.
+ Will we ever stop talking about the next Broncos quarterback? Nope, nope, nope.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
Producer: AAron Ontiveroz
Music: “Bumble Bees” by Schama Noel
21 Dec 2023
What's Russell Wilson's future with the Denver Broncos?
In the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, sports columnist Mark Kiszla breaks down the Broncos, bourbon and barbecue, and opens up the mailbag. Among the list of topics:
+ Denver Post Broncos beat writer Parker Gabriel joins Kiz to talk about Russell Wilson's future, the depth of the Walton-Penner ownership group's pockets and whether Sean Payton is sold on his QB1.
+ Nate Kiszla drops in to rap about all things bourbon and BBQ.
+ Kiz takes his daily dose of X (formerly Twitter) love/hate mail and responds.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
15 Dec 2023
Denver's Brandon Royval chases UFC glory, Broncos close in on playoffs and Jerry Jeudy's struggles
On the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz Podcast, Denver Post sports columnist Mark Kiszla talks UFC, Broncos and much, much more. Among the list of topics:
+ Denver native Brandon Royval is challenging Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title on Saturday at UFC 296. If he wins, he'll become the first Denver-born fighter to win a UFC title.
+ The Broncos have won six of their last seven games and now sit at 7-6 as they head to Detroit for a showdown with the NFC North-leading Lions. Can the Broncos keep it rolling against Dan Campbell and Co.?
+ Once again, Kiz is joined by his son, Nate, to talk bourbon and barbecue — a family passion for the Kiszlas.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
7 Dec 2023
Handicapping the CFP, sizing up the NFL draft and mourning Darian Hagan's CU departure
In this edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, Denver Post columnist Mark Kiszla talks sports betting, bourbon, Broncos and the controversy surrounding the College Football Playoff. Among the topics discussed:
+ Kiz is joined by Denver Post staff Nuggets beat writer Bennett "Benito" Durando as they break down the College Football Playoff and the game lines they are eyeing this weekend.
+ Kiz talks Broncos and their chances for a playoff Berth after winning five of their last six games.
+ Nate Kiszla, son of Kiz, stops by to talk bourbon with his pops.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
30 Nov 2023
How Deion Sanders' CU Buffs can win 10 games in 2024
In the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz Podcast, Mark Kiszla gives tips on winning in FBS, winning big gambling your paycheck and the titanic showdown between the Broncos and the Texans.
+ How can the Deion Sanders-led Buffs win 10 games in 2024? Our humble host offers up a 10-point plan.
+ The Broncos are riding a five-game winning streak as they head to Houston to face rookie sensation CJ Stroud and the Texans. As 3.5-point favorites, are the Broncos a good bet?
+ The Dusty Old Cowtown knucklehead of note signs off as he lets the audience weigh in on his standing as king of the knuckleheads.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
Producer: AAron Ontiveroz
Music: “Bumble Bees” by Schama Noel
17 Nov 2023
Will the real Colorado Avalanche please stand up?
In this edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, columnist Mark Kiszla joins us from a remote location where he discusses his betting beats and the Colorado Avalanche with Denver Post beat writer Corey Masisak.
+ Are the Colorado Avalanche legitimately title contenders based on their dominant wins or pretenders based on their lackluster losses?
+ Where will Patrick Kane land? Do the Avalanche have any interest in the vet on the last legs of his career?
+Kiz bets big after a pair of losses last week.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
Producer: AAron Ontiveroz
Music: “Bumble Bees” by Schama Noel
10 Nov 2023
Is the shine off Coach Prime and CU Buffs football?
In the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, Mark Kiszla breaks down all things local sports including where to lose your money this weekend on sports wagers.
+ Kiz re-introduces his pod after a layoff and looks ahead to his 40th season covering Denver sports.
+ Sports editor Matt Schubert joins Kiz to talk about the Buffs, Broncos and why January might be a little quiet in Denver.
+ Buffs money? Bills Money? Is Russell Wilson a safe bet?
Readers weigh in on parting shots in which Kiz responds to the world of Twitter (or is it X?) commenters.
The Kickin' it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.
Producer: AAron Ontiveroz
Music: “Bumble Bees” by Schama Noel
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