
Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsBasketball | |||

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the later prime of Nikola Jokic ahead of his supermax extension in July. Ryan projects Jokic's regular season numbers and overall impact, including his comparison to all-time great... more
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets and their desire to be better than third or fourth place in the Western Conference. What can they do to change that? Is it worth possibly getting worse? Ryan also ... more
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses an impressive NBA Finals Game 1 win for the New York Knicks over the San Antonio Spurs, as well as some similarities between the Knicks and Denver Nuggets. Can the Nuggets learn anyt... more
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn does the 2025-26 season grades for Denver Nuggets centers. He discusses Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Zeke Nnaji before breaking down what the Nuggets must do to build around Jokic for ... more
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Ryan Blackburn is the BOSS GAWD of Nuggets coverage.
Thank you for covering the Nuggets again this year and though it was not the ending we wanted, there is still a desire to dig into the ongoing saga of the Jokic era. Thanks for your hard work!
Ryan does a fantastic job covering the Nuggets. I look forward to each Nuggets game in part because of Ryan’s exceptional coverage and commentary . In a sea of bland sports podcasts, Pickaxe and roll stands out.
Too slow and too obvious of takes. It’s a podcast about a game maybe have some fun.
Ryan’s the hardest working nuggets writer/podcaster - thank you!!
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A analytics-forward basketball show focused on the Denver Nuggets, featuring in-depth breakdowns of rosters, contracts, and strategic decisions. Episodes frequently dissect player roles, cap space, and roster-building around Jokic and Murray, often tying in broader league context and potential trade scenarios. Notable strengths include data-driven insights, clear ownership of dug-in Nuggets coverage, and consistent sponsorship integration that supports regular, long-form analysis. The show tends to attract die-hard Nuggets fans, sports analytics enthusiasts, and listeners who value candid, technically grounded discussion over hot takes.
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