The Other Tom Green Show

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'The Other Tom Green Show’ is a weekly podcast driven by longtime Colorado newscaster Tom Green, as he leaps from the TV into the digital age. Through his vast local connections Tom brings stories of Colorado’s past to life, and gives context to the storylines that are unfolding today.

  1. 3D AGO

    Mike Nelson on Colorado's Warm Winter, Broncos Stuck in Snow & the Evolution of TV Weather | OTGS

    Mike Nelson sits down with Tom Green for a wide-ranging conversation about sports, storms, science, and the future of climate in Colorado. The episode opens with Tom recounting his own experience covering games during the 1997 blizzard before Nelson shares the unforgettable story of Steve Atwater seeking shelter in his home during that same storm — a moment that later appeared on a Broncos Super Bowl highlight tape. Nelson revisits his early career in Madison, Wisconsin, and his role in helping bring computer graphics into television weather. He shares the behind-the-scenes story of installing a groundbreaking weather system at 9NEWS and how his wife Cindy helped win over legendary forecaster Stormy Rottman during a pivotal moment in Denver broadcasting history. The conversation shifts to severe weather coverage and the responsibility meteorologists carry when delivering life-saving information during tornado warnings and blizzards. Nelson explains how trust is built over time and why calm, steady communication matters most during dangerous storms. In the second half, the discussion turns to climate. Nelson breaks down the difference between weather and climate in simple terms, explains rising carbon dioxide levels, and addresses Colorado’s historically warm, dry winter and the wildfire risks that could follow. He also discusses renewable energy economics, electric vehicles, and why leadership decisions today will shape the climate future for decades. The episode closes with a classic Colorado twist — a forecast that the Rockies home opener just might bring snow. Chapters 00:00:01 – Sports & the 1997 Colorado blizzard 00:03:09 – Mike Nelson joins the show 00:05:32 – First job in TV weather & meeting mentor Terry Kelly 00:08:25 – The birth of computerized TV weather graphics 00:11:12 – Installing a weather computer for Stormy Rottman 00:15:21 – How Cindy Nelson won Stormy over 00:17:25 – Forecasting philosophy & trusting the forecaster 00:18:28 – Delivering life-saving tornado coverage 00:21:26 – Steve Atwater stuck in the snow 00:24:25 – Terrell Davis & Broncos snow stories 00:41:02 – Weather vs. climate explained 00:42:29 – Carbon dioxide levels then vs. now 00:44:58 – “Ten Facts in Ten Minutes” climate book 00:46:13 – Is climate change political? 00:51:02 – Fossil fuels, solar economics & China’s expansion 00:53:55 – Colorado’s warmest, driest winter concerns 01:02:05 – Dew point explained 01:05:40 – What makes a great TV forecast 01:15:36 – The changing face of broadcast meteorology 01:16:50 – Rockies home opener forecast

    1h 18m

  2. FEB 27

    Mark McIntosh on Bill McCartney, Kidney Transplants & Bringing the Transplant Games to Denver | OTGS

    In this episode of The Other Tom Green Show, Tom is joined by former Channel 4 and 9 sportscaster Mark McIntosh for a wide-ranging conversation that blends Denver sports history with a deeply personal journey through adversity and recovery. McIntosh recalls his time covering CU football during Bill McCartney’s rise, the impact of legendary Denver broadcasters like Ron Zappolo and Irv Brown, and what it was like competing in the local television sports landscape during its most competitive era. He then opens up about being diagnosed with amyloidosis — a rare and incurable blood cancer that led to kidney failure — and how an unexpected comment from a gas station clerk prompted him to seek medical help that ultimately saved his life. After months of dialysis and chemotherapy at UC Anschutz, McIntosh received a life-saving kidney transplant from a living donor through the National Kidney Registry. Now serving as Chair of the Host Committee for the Transplant Games of America coming to Denver this June, he’s on a mission to educate the public about organ donation and the growing kidney crisis affecting communities across the country. Chapters: 00:00:00 Tom’s Colorado Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame induction 00:02:15 Mark McIntosh joins the show 00:03:19 Inspired by Ron Zappolo during John Elway’s rookie year 00:05:33 Covering CU football during Bill McCartney’s rise 00:07:21 Sideline interviews with McCartney 00:09:04 McCartney’s early recruiting impact in Colorado 00:12:18 Building relationships with recruits and families 00:14:28 McCartney’s faith and decision to resign in 1994 00:16:15 Changes in the local TV sports industry 00:19:02 Transition to Colorado & Company 00:21:41 Writing and life coaching after divorce 00:22:54 Career-ending injury in high school 00:26:08 Work with the Denver Rescue Mission 00:28:55 Early warning signs of kidney failure 00:31:20 Diagnosis of amyloidosis 00:33:03 Beginning dialysis and chemotherapy at UC Anschutz 00:37:38 Being told he needs a kidney transplant 00:40:15 Meeting his donor through the National Kidney Registry 00:44:35 Recovery after transplant surgery 00:47:27 Advocating for organ donation 00:50:31 Donor Awareness Month 00:53:30 Transplant Games of America coming to Denver 00:56:07 The Irv Brown Endowment Fund at MSU Denver 00:59:23 Final thoughts on organ donation and wellness

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 20

    Rick Reilly on Denver Sports, SI’s Back Page & His New Book | The Other Tom Green Show Ep.

    In the wake of Doug Moe’s passing, Tom Green welcomes longtime friend and acclaimed sportswriter Rick Reilly to discuss Moe’s lasting impact on the Denver Nuggets and what made him one of the most accessible and authentic figures in professional sports. Reilly shares memories from covering Moe early in his career and contrasts Moe’s laid-back, honest approach with more traditional coaching personalities like Pat Riley and Dan Reeves. The conversation expands into Reilly’s journey from Boulder to the back page of Sports Illustrated, where he became one of the most widely read columnists in America, and the pressures that came with producing must-read national commentary each week. Reilly also examines how journalism has evolved from the print-first era to today’s digital ecosystem, where reporters are expected to produce across multiple platforms instantly while competing with athlete-driven media and independent creators. The episode closes with reflections on the decline of major newspaper sports sections, the rise of podcasts, and the importance of storytelling in preserving sports history. 00;00;01;19 – Remembering Doug Moe & Media-Coach Relationships 00;02;17;00 – Rick Reilly Joins the Show 00;02;56;24 – New “Who’s Your Caddy?” Sequel & Pebble Beach Stories 00;07;07;09 – Caddying for the Worst Golfer in America 00;13;13;02 – Writing, Film Projects & Life After Sportswriting 00;15;47;00 – From Boulder Camera to SI Back Page 00;18;07;28 – Covering Doug Moe’s Nuggets 00;24;55;20 – Modern Journalism vs. Print Era Reporting 00;27;24;06 – The Multi-Platform Reporter Today 00;29;32;12 – The Fall of Newspaper Sports Sections 00;33;18;28 – Locker Rooms Then vs. Now 00;41;53;25 – Doug Moe’s Coaching Style & Legacy 00;44;07;16 – Moe vs. Pat Riley Coaching Philosophies 01;02;11;09 – Golf’s Post-COVID Boom 01;03;15;14 – Closing Thoughts with Rick Reilly

    1h 5m

  4. FEB 13

    Lindsay Jones on Belichick, Super Bowl & Broncos | The Other Tom Green Show

    Tom Green sits down with The Ringer’s senior NFL editor Lindsay Jones to unpack one of the most controversial Hall of Fame voting cycles in recent memory. Lindsay shares what it was like being in the room when Bill Belichick failed to receive enough support for induction and explains how the new voting structure may be reshaping the process. The conversation then shifts to Super Bowl week in Santa Clara, where Lindsay served as the AFC pool reporter, giving her rare, full-practice access to the Patriots. She details what she saw from Drake Maye, how Seattle’s defense under Mike Macdonald dictated the championship, and why the Patriots’ offensive line struggles ultimately decided the game. They also discuss Roger Goodell’s carefully managed press conference, questions surrounding league ownership, and how the Super Bowl halftime show played differently inside the stadium versus on television. Finally, the focus turns to the Denver Broncos — their cap flexibility, roster needs at wide receiver and tight end, the importance of Bo Nix’s development, and why this offseason could define the franchise’s next decade. A candid, insider look at power, politics, and football at the highest level. 00:00:02 – Intro: Sportswriting, newspapers, and modern media 00:02:22 – Super Bowl pool reporter access: full Patriots practices 00:04:03 – PR approval, independence, and working around team/league clearance 00:08:52 – Drake Maye’s Super Bowl performance breakdown 00:15:11 – Mike Macdonald’s defense and Seattle’s championship formula 00:18:28 – Russell Wilson trade fallout and Seattle’s reset 00:19:44 – Halftime show: inside the stadium vs. television broadcast 00:22:29 – Hall of Fame voting controversy: Belichick and Kraft reaction 00:24:56 – New Hall of Fame voting system explained (80% threshold) 00:28:20 – Transparency debate and Lindsay reveals her votes 00:30:50 – Owners, Epstein questions, and Goodell’s press conference 00:35:55 – The NFL grind: combine, networking, and nonstop calendar 00:38:06 – Broncos offseason outlook: cap space and roster priorities 00:48:58 – Lindsay’s journalism path and love of sportswriting 01:02:20 – State of sports media, layoffs, and Olympic coverage 01:07:17 – Life on the road: family, travel, and the emotional toll 01:08:50 – Outro and closing   ‘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 9m

  5. FEB 6

    The Other Tom Green Show | Episode 23 with Steve Foley

    Steve Foley’s Broncos career spanned one of the most transformative periods in team history, from the emergence of the Orange Crush defense to the dawn of the John Elway era. In this conversation, Foley walks through how his quarterback background shaped his instincts as a defensive back, why preparation and anticipation mattered more than speed, and how defensive coordinator Joe Collier found pre-snap tells long before advanced analytics existed. Foley revisits the intensity of the Raiders rivalry, the Broncos’ first Super Bowl appearance, and the controversial moments that defined that game. He also reflects on coaching influences like Johnny Robinson and Richie McCabe, the physicality of the era, and the mental discipline required to survive at cornerback and safety. The episode closes with Foley explaining the moment he knew his career was complete, why he chose to walk away healthy, and how he views today’s Broncos defensive lineage. 00:00:00 – Broncos Super Bowl history and defining franchise eras 01:14 – Steve Foley introduction and Hall of Fame recognition 02:12 – Record-setting 44th interception and early career reflections 03:44 – Team continuity then vs. now and the business of football 04:27 – Tulane to the pros: leverage, rival leagues, and opportunity 05:45 – Quarterback background and transition to defensive back 07:10 – Johnny Robinson’s mentorship and life-changing perspective 09:15 – Mental toughness, competition, and surviving in the NFL 10:30 – Early pro challenges and navigating unstable leagues 11:58 – Path back to Denver and becoming a Broncos starter 13:32 – Rookie season, facing Dan Fouts, and early interceptions 15:15 – Reading quarterbacks and playing the ball as a DB 16:32 – Playing opposite Louis Wright and advice for modern corners 18:03 – Broncos cornerback lineage and Patrick Surtain II discussion 19:56 – Birth of the Orange Crush defense 21:18 – Joe Collier’s genius and pre-snap tells 23:16 – Raiders rivalry and AFC Championship intensity 25:33 – Super Bowl XII and the controversial Butch Johnson catch 26:20 – Richie McCabe and defensive fundamentals 28:54 – Move to free safety and seeing the whole field 29:56 – Earl Campbell collision and physical football stories 31:31 – 1984 Snow Game vs Packers and lessons from bad conditions 33:21 – Elway era begins and Super Bowl XXI vs Giants 35:19 – Fake punt and fake field goal stories 36:31 – Final Super Bowl run and missed opportunities 38:43 – The moment Foley knew it was time to retire 40:39 – Retirement conversations and end of an era 42:08 – Coaching considerations and choosing family 44:54 – Ranking Broncos safeties across eras 46:15 – Being a white cornerback and Riley Moss comparison 47:30 – Growing up undersized and late physical development 49:14 – Tulane career stories and defining college moments 52:25 – Greatest wins and toughest opponents 54:07 – The Drive season and legacy moments 55:19 – Ring of Fame meaning and family pride 57:05 – Final reflections and farewell 57:51 – Show outro and Colorado Sports Hall of Fame plug ‘OTGS’ 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 #OTGS #Broncos #DenverBroncos #NFLPlayoffs #BoNix #SeanPayton #DenverSports #americanfinancing #furniturerow

    59 min

  6. JAN 30

    The Other Tom Green Show | Episode 22 with Darren McKee

    Darren McKee sits down with Tom Green to talk about the craft of radio, the importance of storytelling, and why the most powerful word in broadcasting is “you.” McKee shares personal stories from his early days in radio, lessons learned from being fired and rehired, and how embracing digital platforms has reshaped his career in his 50s. The discussion naturally shifts into Denver sports, with in-depth thoughts on the Broncos’ quarterback situation, Sean Payton’s leadership style, roster construction, and the urgency of winning during Bo Nix’s rookie-contract window. The episode wraps with a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche, examining coaching, player development, injury management, and whether both teams have legitimate championship paths this season.

    1h 7m

  7. JAN 23

    The Other Tom Green Show | Episode 21 with Mark Schlereth

    Mark Schlereth sits down with Tom Green for an unforgettable episode that goes far beyond football. Schlereth opens by sharing what it was like growing up in Alaska, where opportunities were limited and the path to college football — let alone the NFL — was anything but clear. He walks through his winding journey to the University of Idaho, constant position changes, repeated surgeries, and the moment he was forced into an early retirement before stubbornly fighting his way back. Schlereth details how former teammates helped him get noticed by NFL scouts, how his career nearly ended due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, and how Denver ultimately gave him a second football life. The conversation dives deep into offensive line culture, unselfishness, mentorship, and why great units are built on trust and accountability. Schlereth also reflects on Super Bowl moments with John Elway, the coaches who saved his career, the physical toll of the game, post-career health scares, and the strange reality of aging as a former athlete who still feels 23 inside. It’s a powerful, funny, and honest look at resilience, loyalty, and what it really takes to survive the grind of professional football.

    1h 9m

  8. JAN 16

    The Other Tom Green Show | Episode 20 with Romi Bean

    Tom Green welcomes Romi Bean of CBS4 Denver for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of women in sports media, the realities of building a broadcasting career without traditional journalism training, and the importance of developing an authentic voice. Romi opens up about her early struggles with imposter syndrome, the stigma she faced after beginning her career as a Broncos cheerleader, and how she learned to establish herself as a respected sports journalist in a demanding industry. The discussion explores how social media has changed audience engagement, the pressure and criticism women in broadcasting continue to face, and why mental toughness is essential in modern media. The conversation then shifts to Colorado sports, where Romi and Tom break down the Broncos’ playoff matchup with Buffalo, the pressure surrounding Josh Allen versus Bo Nix, and the role of defense and leadership in postseason football. They also reflect on the Nuggets, Avalanche, and the broader golden era of Denver sports, along with insights into locker room culture across different professional leagues. It’s a thoughtful, candid episode that blends media perspective with deep sports knowledge and personal storytelling.

    1h 7m
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'The Other Tom Green Show’ is a weekly podcast driven by longtime Colorado newscaster Tom Green, as he leaps from the TV into the digital age. Through his vast local connections Tom brings stories of Colorado’s past to life, and gives context to the storylines that are unfolding today.

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  • Creator
    Guerilla Sports
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025GSTomGreen
  • Show Website
    The Other Tom Green Show

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