After the Horn

Guerilla Sports

Three Denver legends. One great guest. Welcome to the show where smart, spirited, no-BS sports talk takes center stage the moment the buzzer sounds. Each week, we bring together iconic voices who’ve lived and breathed Colorado sports history, combining decades of experience, behind-the-scenes stories, and sharp opinions you won’t find anywhere else. This is more than just hot takes — it’s where history, headlines, and humor collide. From unforgettable Denver sports moments of the past to the biggest storylines unfolding right now, the conversation is always fresh, always honest, and always entertaining. With one special guest joining the roundtable each episode, you’ll get unfiltered insight, spirited debates, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you bleed orange and blue, live for the Avs on the ice, or still remember the glory days at McNichols, this is your go-to destination for sports talk that respects the past while cutting straight to the heart of today’s game.

  1. 4D AGO

    After the Horn Ep. 38 | Shelby Harris Talks Free Agency, USA-Canada Olympic Hockey & NFL Combine

    Shelby Harris joins Woody Paige, Ron Zappolo and Tom Green as NFL free agency approaches to discuss his future in the league, what he looks for in a head coach after playing under Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland, and why a return to Denver would appeal to both him and his family. The group also dives into the controversy surrounding Olympic hockey’s 3-on-3 overtime format in the USA-Canada gold medal game, debates whether the Olympics still carry the same cultural weight in America, and reflects on how moments from this year’s Games continue to inspire the next generation of athletes. Plus, a closer look at why the NFL Combine may be losing relevance in today’s data-driven evaluation process, how offensive timing impacts pass rushers more than most fans realize, and whether the Denver Nuggets’ loss to a short-handed Warriors team could become a costly wake-up call in the Western Conference playoff race. 00:00 – Shelby Harris joins the show 01:30 – Olympics recap: USA vs Canada hockey 03:30 – 3-on-3 OT controversy in the gold medal game 06:00 – Is this the best Olympic hockey game ever? 08:00 – Do the Olympics still matter culturally? 10:00 – Joy vs pressure for Olympic athletes 11:00 – Inspiring the next generation 12:30 – Olympic representation vs winning pro titles 14:50 – Avalanche players on the international stage 16:40 – NFL Combine begins this week 17:00 – Shelby on skipping the Combine 18:30 – Electronic vs hand-timed 40s 19:30 – Why the Combine is outdated 21:00 – Data tracking vs traditional drills 22:00 – Broncos play-calling: Sean Payton or Davis Webb? 24:00 – Snap counts & play clock advantages 25:30 – Home vs road offensive timing 26:30 – Playing alongside Myles Garrett 29:00 – Sack record controversies 30:10 – Shelby Harris on free agency 31:10 – Kevin Stefanski’s coaching style 32:00 – Broncos reunion possibility 33:30 – Shedeur Sanders’ work ethic 36:00 – Life around NFL facilities 37:40 – American Financing sponsor read 38:00 – Nuggets’ emotional win after Doug Moe tribute 39:00 – Loss to short-handed Warriors 41:00 – Championship habits late in games 42:00 – Celtics matchup preview 43:00 – Nuggets chemistry concerns 45:00 – Aaron Gordon’s impact 47:00 – Bench contributions & rotation issues 49:30 – Coaching voice & leadership questions 52:00 – End-of-game execution problems 55:00 – Malone’s adjustments 58:00 – Western Conference playoff outlook 1:01:00 – Toughness vs talent 1:04:00 – Nuggets playoff mentality 1:07:00 – Final thoughts on Denver’s stretch run 1:10:30 – Closing with Shelby Harris 1:12:01 – End of show ‘After the Horn’ is sponsored in part by American Financing Visit: AmericanFinancing.net/Green NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well-qualified borrowers. Call 855-581-5828 for details about credit costs and terms, or visit AmericanFinancing.net/Green Furniture provided by Furniture Rowdenvermattress.furniturerow.com #AfterTheHorn #Broncos #DenverBroncos #NFLPlayoffs #BoNix #SeanPayton #DenverSports #americanfinancing #furniturerow

    1h 12m
  2. FEB 19

    After the Horn Ep. 37 | Olympics Pressure, NBA All-Star Fix & Broncos Free Agency Targets

    The guys open with Olympic storylines, including the medal race, US–Canada hockey anticipation, and standout athletes before diving into a deeper discussion about pressure, performance, and how athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Ilia Malinin handle the biggest stage. They reflect on legacy while paying tribute to Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson, discussing impact beyond sports. The conversation shifts to whether the NBA finally found the right All-Star format, and what it would take to truly fix the event long term. Finally, it’s full Broncos mode: salary cap flexibility, free agency priorities, tight end and wide receiver targets, and whether splash trades like A.J. Brown make sense for Denver’s future. 00:00 – Olympic medal race and US–Canada hockey preview 05:45 – Avalanche players in the Olympics and standout performances 12:45 – Tribute to Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson 18:40 – Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic pressure and athlete mental resilience 21:00 – College basketball surge and CU basketball outlook 36:00 – Ronda Rousey return talk and combat sports discussion 37:10 – NBA All-Star Game format debate and whether it worked 44:00 – Broncos free agency outlook and salary cap flexibility 45:00 – Tight end targets: Isaiah Likely debate 49:00 – Wide receiver options: Alec Pierce, Rasheed Shaheed and more 1:00:05 – Trade rumors: A.J. Brown discussion 1:02:30 – Final thoughts and offseason expectations ‘After the Horn’ is sponsored in part by American Financing Visit: AmericanFinancing.net/Green   NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well-qualified borrowers. Call 855-581-5828 for details about credit costs and terms, or visit AmericanFinancing.net/Green Furniture provided by Furniture Row denvermattress.furniturerow.com #AfterTheHorn #Broncos #DenverBroncos #NFLPlayoffs #BoNix #SeanPayton #DenverSports #americanfinancing #furniturerow

    1h 17m
  3. FEB 18

    After the Horn Ep. 36 | Remembering Doug Moe

    This special edition of After the Horn was recorded immediately after the news broke that Doug Moe had passed away at the age of 87. Woody Paige, Ron Zappolo, and Tom Green share deeply personal reflections on Moe’s career, character, and influence, both professionally and privately. The conversation covers Moe’s ABA roots, his fiery competitiveness, his unforgettable Nuggets tenure, his unique media presence, and the countless stories that defined him — from locker room tirades to golf course pranks to his enduring love for “Big Jane” and his family. More than a coaching résumé, this episode honors Doug Moe the man: loyal friend, relentless competitor, generous mentor, and one of the most beloved figures in Colorado sports history. His banner may hang in Ball Arena, but his legacy lives far beyond numbers and wins. If you knew him, you understand. If you didn’t, this is a window into why he mattered so much. 00:00 – Immediate reaction to Doug Moe’s passing 02:00 – Moe’s colorful life: player, coach, character 05:00 – North Carolina roots & ABA history 07:30 – Personal stories: family, friendship & loyalty 10:45 – The famous Doug Moe competitiveness 15:30 – “When I’m dead, do I give a f—?” – perspective on milestones 18:00 – Courtroom, roasts & radio moments 22:00 – Why Doug transcended sports in Denver 27:00 – Fear of flying & road trip stories 31:30 – The coach players loved (even when he screamed) 37:00 – “Hockey Doug” & the radio years 44:00 – San Antonio, Italy & NBA respect 49:00 – Why everyone felt like Moe’s best friend 52:00 – Banner at Ball Arena & Nuggets legacy 55:00+ – Final reflections & what Doug meant to Colorado ‘After the Horn’ is sponsored in part by American Financing Visit: AmericanFinancing.net/Green NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well-qualified borrowers. Call 855-581-5828 for details about credit costs and terms, or visit AmericanFinancing.net/Green Furniture provided by Furniture Row denvermattress.furniturerow.com #AfterTheHorn #Broncos #DenverBroncos #NFLPlayoffs #BoNix #SeanPayton #DenverSports #americanfinancing #furniturerow

    56 min
  4. FEB 11

    After the Horn Ep. 35 | Super Bowl Boredom, Olympics Take Over & Nuggets Limp Into All-Star Break

    The Super Bowl conversation opens with immediate reaction to a lopsided game, questioning whether the Patriots were ever truly elite and why Seattle was clearly operating on another level. The panel debates quarterback play, roster construction, and how the postseason exposed teams that benefitted from favorable paths. Attention then turns to the Bad Bunny halftime show and the intense backlash it sparked, leading to a candid discussion about culture, politics, race, and why sports no longer exist in isolation from the broader national conversation. The show pivots back to football with an early look at the Denver Broncos’ outlook, how wide open the AFC appears heading into next season, and why free agency and coaching changes could dramatically reshape the conference. From there, the conversation moves to the Winter Olympics, including Lindsey Vonn’s final run, American athletes speaking out, and whether the emotional connection to the Games feels different than it once did. The final stretch focuses on Colorado sports, starting with the Denver Nuggets’ late-game struggles, Nikola Jokic’s unselfishness in crunch time, coaching questions, and the concern that injuries may define the season as the team limps into the All-Star break. The episode wraps with classic After the Horn reflection, humor, and perspective from three longtime voices in Denver sports. Chapters00:00 – Super Bowl reaction: a game over early 03:30 – Patriots’ path, roster gaps & Seattle’s dominance 06:00 – Quarterback play, Drake Maye & playoff exposure 10:00 – Broncos outlook and the wide-open AFC 12:30 – Bad Bunny halftime show and cultural backlash 16:30 – Politics, race, and why sports don’t live in a vacuum 18:00 – Early Broncos expectations for next season 20:30 – Winter Olympics begin & Lindsey Vonn’s final run 23:00 – American athletes speaking out on the world stage 28:00 – Olympic hockey, nationalism & rooting conflicts 32:45 – Nuggets segment begins: frustration building 36:30 – Late-game execution, Jokic’s unselfishness 40:30 – Coaching questions and injury concerns 45:30 – Seeding, road vs home struggles & playoff outlook 52:00 – Broader NBA context before the All-Star break 01:02:00 – Reflections on careers, timing & knowing when to step away 01:18:30 – Final thoughts and show wrap-up

    1h 22m
  5. FEB 4

    After the Horn Ep. 34 | Super Bowl 60, and Who Will Call Plays for the Broncos

    This Super Bowl week episode opens with perspective on NFL history and the current state of the league before zeroing in on the Broncos’ offseason questions. The panel examines whether Davis Webb’s move to offensive coordinator represents a real shift in play-calling responsibility or simply reinforces Sean Payton’s command, and how that decision affects Bo Nix, locker-room relationships, and long-term organizational balance. The conversation then turns to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with Woody Paige offering firsthand insight into the voting room, the problems created by anonymous ballots, and why transparency matters when evaluating legacies such as Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and Mike Shanahan. In the final portion of the show, attention turns to Denver’s winter sports teams, as the Nuggets’ loss to Oklahoma City sparks an honest assessment of Nikola Jokic, the emergence of Peyton Watson, health concerns, and the urgency surrounding the NBA trade deadline, along with discussion of the Avalanche and where both teams fit among true contenders. 00:00 – 02:20 | Super Bowl week open, Barrel Man memories, setting the stage 02:20 – 05:00 | Super Bowl history, media week perspective, league evolution 05:00 – 09:30 | Rooney Rule, minority coaching hires, ownership accountability 09:30 – 19:15 | Pro Football Hall of Fame: transparency, voting flaws, Belichick & Kraft debate 19:15 – 22:15 | Super Bowl matchup outlook and quarterback health 22:15 – 30:00 | Broncos offseason: Davis Webb promotion, Sean Payton, play-calling control 30:00 – 33:30 | Bo Nix, power dynamics, organizational balance, ownership role 33:30 – 36:15 | Broncos roster needs: tight end, wide receiver, salary cap window 36:15 – 39:30 | Sponsor read and transition to winter sports 39:30 – 45:00 | Nuggets vs OKC reality check, Jokic usage, Peyton Watson’s rise 45:00 – 49:30 | Nuggets trade deadline pressure, roster construction, financial realities 49:30 – 53:30 | Peyton Watson’s ceiling, contract reality, and why Denver may not be able to keep him 53:30 – 56:30 | Championship windows, Jokic’s responsibility vs roster limitations 56:30 – 59:30 | Avalanche context, recent results, contender vs pretender discussion 59:30 – End | Final league-wide observations, Denver sports outlook, closing thoughts

    1h 2m
  6. JAN 21

    After the Horn Ep. 31 | George Karl on Losing Star Players, Jokic’s Legacy & the Soul of the ABA

    Hall of Fame coach George Karl sits down with Tom Green, Ron Zappolo, and Woody Paige for an expansive conversation that blends football, basketball, history, and perspective. Karl opens with his reaction to the Broncos’ playoff win and the loss of their starting quarterback, explaining why being an underdog can actually empower a locker room and free coaches to think differently. Drawing on decades of experience, he discusses leadership when stars are unavailable and why defense, belief, and opportunity still matter most in January football. The discussion then shifts to the Denver Nuggets, roster construction, and what recent stretches without key players reveal about depth, patience, and long-term planning. Karl weighs in on Nikola Jokic’s place in Nuggets and NBA history, the evolution of the modern game, and the growing influence of European-style basketball. From there, the conversation turns nostalgic and revealing, as Karl and the panel dive deep into the ABA era, its personalities, physicality, innovation, and cultural impact, setting the stage for Karl’s upcoming documentary on the league’s overlooked legacy. The episode closes with a thoughtful discussion on sports as a reflection of society, the role coaches and athletes play in speaking out, the influence of money on modern sports, and whether competition can still serve as a unifying force. It’s a rare, unfiltered look at the game through the lens of one of basketball’s most respected voices.

    1h 16m

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Three Denver legends. One great guest. Welcome to the show where smart, spirited, no-BS sports talk takes center stage the moment the buzzer sounds. Each week, we bring together iconic voices who’ve lived and breathed Colorado sports history, combining decades of experience, behind-the-scenes stories, and sharp opinions you won’t find anywhere else. This is more than just hot takes — it’s where history, headlines, and humor collide. From unforgettable Denver sports moments of the past to the biggest storylines unfolding right now, the conversation is always fresh, always honest, and always entertaining. With one special guest joining the roundtable each episode, you’ll get unfiltered insight, spirited debates, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you bleed orange and blue, live for the Avs on the ice, or still remember the glory days at McNichols, this is your go-to destination for sports talk that respects the past while cutting straight to the heart of today’s game.

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