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Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

Mile High Sports, Bleav
Denver Broncos
Denver Nuggets
NFL
Bo Nix
Colorado Avalanche
Broncos
Sean Payton
Nikola Jokic
Nuggets
Kansas City Chiefs
Colorado Rockies
Deion Sanders
AFC
NBA
Davis Webb
Nikola Jokić
Super Bowl
Peyton Watson
Avalanche
NHL

Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl cover everything sports in the Mile High City every weekday morning at 9am on Mile High Sports.

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On a Monday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their thoughts on FIFA rescinding Folarin Balogun’s red card and making him eligible to play vs. Belgium tonight in the Round of 16. Should this decision have been made and how does i... more

On a Thursday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the podcast by discussing the Nuggets signing Marvin Bagley III to a 3-year deal. Will Bagley be the backup big man behind Jokic? Jaylen Brown has been traded to the 76ers – did Bo... more

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck start the podcast by discussing Bowen Byram’s new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Why is Byram getting $12.5M AAV? Also, the latest buzz in the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes is discuss... more

On a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into the latest with the Jaylen Brown situation. After the Trailblazers traded for Ja Morant yesterday, does that leave the Nuggets as front-runners to land Jaylen Brown? Who has mor... more

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Recent Guests

Parker Gabriel
Denver Post columnist who wrote the article discussed on the show
Denver Post
Episode: Mon. June 15: NBA & Stanley Cup Finals complete | Is Davis Webb the most interesting man in Denver’s offseason?
Garett Bolles
Broncos offensive tackle, guest on Kay Adams show discussed Davis Webb
Denver Broncos
Episode: Thu. May 21: Avs lose Game 1, 4-2 | Concerned about Avs losing the series? | Garett Bolles on Davis Webb as the play-caller
David Adelman
Basketball coach, discussed as returning head coach candidate for the Nuggets
Denver Nuggets (coach)
Episode: Thu. May 7: David Adelman’s future as Nuggets head coach | Avs handling long layoff | Concern about Bo Nix’s ankle
Stan Van Gundy
Former NBA head coach
Basketball analyst/commentator
Episode: Wed. Apr. 15: Best NHL teams in salary cap era | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves TV schedule | Nikola Jokić’s defense
Pierre LeBrun
NHL insider, ESPN/TSN veteran
ESPN/TSN
Episode: Mon. Mar 30: Nuggets beat Warriors, but injury woes continue | Nikola Jokić compared to other superstars | Could Jared Bednar get a contract extension?
Myck Miller
Channel 2 and Fox 31 sports broadcaster
Channel 2 / Fox 31
Episode: Mon. Mar 30: Nuggets beat Warriors, but injury woes continue | Nikola Jokić compared to other superstars | Could Jared Bednar get a contract extension?
Christian Fauria
Former Buffs tight end and NFL player
None
Episode: Fri. Feb 13: Broncos targeting Oregon TE in mock draft | Christian Fauria goes after Coach Prime | Is A.J. Brown a viable option in Denver?
Dennis Williams
Longtime Buffalo sportscaster
Episode: Fri. Jan 16: Broncos vs. Bills preview | Can Sean Payton stick to the run game? | Longtime Buffalo sportscaster Dennis Williams joins the show
D.J. Jones
Professional football player for the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
Episode: Fri. Dec. 19: Broncos vs. Jaguars preview | Interview with Broncos DL D.J. Jones | College Football Playoff begins tonight

Hosts

Eric Goodman
Host of multiple Denver-area sports talk shows with Mile High Sports; frequent analyst and interviewer across hockey, basketball, and football.
Bruce Haertl
Co-host with a long-running presence on regional sports radio; frequent contributor on hockey and football discussions.
Troy Renck
Co-host/analyst with deep Denver sports coverage; regular presence across hockey, Nuggets, and Broncos topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • The best

    No one knows Colorado sports more than Les and Eric. Plus, they’re fun to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackie Wood
    United States8 years ago

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Mon. June 15: NBA & Stanley Cup Finals complete | Is Davis Webb the most interesting man in Denver’s offseason?
Q: Why Davis Webb is the Most Interesting Man in Denver's Off-Season? Do you agree?
Yes, Webb is seen as the most fascinating addition in terms of role, with a potential to reshape the offense and the quarterback-room dynamics, though there are questions about staff, ego, and long-term fit.
Tue. Feb 17: First look at the 2026 Colorado Rockies | Rockies new pitching philosophy | What could Breece Hall bring to the Broncos?
Q: What would be considered a successful season in the standings?
Avoiding 100 losses would be a significant improvement compared to last season's performance.
Wed. Feb 11: Rockies place Kris Bryant on 60-Day IL | Have we seen the last of Bryant as a Rockie? | Bo Nix's development
Q: What are your thoughts on Kris Bryant's future with the Rockies?
It seems unlikely he will play another inning for the Rockies due to ongoing injuries and management decisions.
Thu. Jan 29: Bo Nix disputes Sean Payton's comments on ankle injury | Greg Penner on Broncos offseason approach | Broncos search for new OC
Q: Do you believe at his age he is introspective enough to evolve where you can teach an old dog new tricks?
I'd say he's right in the middle at 5, because he embraces technology, he embraces analytics behind the scenes, so he's not this old school guy, my way or the highway.
Thu. Jan 29: Bo Nix disputes Sean Payton's comments on ankle injury | Greg Penner on Broncos offseason approach | Broncos search for new OC
Q: Do you think he may have overcompensated from his past experiences?
He went for it because that's who Sean Payton is. He trusts himself more than anyone. He's insanely confident slash arrogant.

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Denver-area sports conversations hosted on weekday mornings blend in-depth analysis of Colorado hockey, basketball, and football with practical banter and local business plugs. Frequent topics include playoff dynamics for the Avalanche, Nuggets, and Broncos, coaching moves, leadership themes, and roster decisions, all delivered in a fast-paced, opinion-driven style with strong regional flavor. Distinctive aspects include cross-sport comparisons, a focus on leadership and front-office strategy, and regular sponsor reads that anchor the show in the Mile High community. Potential listeners who enjoy candid takes, regional sports culture, and accessible, voice-driven analysis are likely to find this show engaging and entertaining.

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2. Garett Bolles
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4. Stan Van Gundy
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6. Myck Miller
7. Christian Fauria
8. Dennis Williams

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