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The Appetizer Hour with Brett Kane

KSE Radio Ventures
Denver Nuggets
Colorado Avalanche
Denver Broncos
Nikola Jokic
NBA
NFL
Jamal Murray
Oklahoma City Thunder
NHL
Colorado Rockies
Bo Nix
NBA Playoffs
Sean Payton
Michael Porter Jr.
Russell Westbrook
Broncos
New York Knicks
Minnesota Timberwolves
Nuggets
Minnesota Wild

Wake up with Brett Kane, weekdays from 6-7am!

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Latest Episodes

0:00 - Now that LeBron is leaving LA...would you take him here in Denver? Remember, before he signed with the Lakers, the Nuggets were supposedly a candidate to land him.

14:45 - Brett has settled down a bit. He's not as concerned about the Nuggets... more

0:00 - Word on the street is, the Nuggets declined Jalen Pickett's team option for the '26/'27 season. That's a shame. He always showed flashes of brilliance but could never find a consistent role on the team. So what's next for the team?

14:31 - Ye... more

0:00 - Bill Simmons said there's some "smoke" around the Nuggets right now. Some of it is legit, and some of it isn't. He thinks there could be a mutually beneficial trade between the Nuggets and Celtics. It might be all conjecture and heresay, but S... more

0:00 - We're getting weird with it today, y'all! We're bringing back the Altitude Summer Scramble, but we're DOING IT LIVE. For the Appetizer Hour, let's pair Berto & Coach Sanford together and see what the heck happens.

14:39 - CBS Sports published... more

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Recent Guests

Moshe Lombardi
Broncos insider; invited guest
Undisclosed Broncos/Altitude affiliates
Episode: 6-05-26 - Canes even the series in OT/Courtland Sutton defends TE room/A flying puck to the face
Eric Johnson
Former NHL player
NHL / Former Player
Episode: 5-20-26 - Avs vs Golden Knights Game 1 TAHNIGHT!/What makes the Avs different/Nervous about Avs, Cavs choke
Jared Bednar
Colorado Avalanche head coach
Colorado Avalanche
Episode: 5-20-26 - Avs vs Golden Knights Game 1 TAHNIGHT!/What makes the Avs different/Nervous about Avs, Cavs choke
Michael McCarron
NHL player discussed in the episode
Professional hockey player
Episode: 5-12-26 - Avs win Game 4 decisively/"Dirty" Josh Manson/Mack takes puck to the nose, Broncos-Chiefs MNF
TJ Ward
NFL figure doing draft coverage
Basketball/Draft Coverage
Episode: 4-22-26 - Last night's Avs game had EVERYTHING/Avs acquisitions stepped up/Crazy NBA playoffs
Frank Caliendo
Comedian in studio guest mentioned
In-studio guest on the show
Episode: 4-17-26 - Avs FINALLY have a playoff opponent/Nugs depend on depth & health/Take your opponent seriously
Tyson Barrie
Former NHL defenseman, guest on the show
Colorado Avalanche (guest on appearance)
Episode: 4-16-26 - The Worst Trade in SPORTS History/Nathan MacKinnon with K&L/Cocky Anthony Edwards
David Karl
National Championship winning coach, DU Pioneers
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers, Hockey
Episode: 4-14-26 - Avs beat Oilers in a shootout/Nugs vs T-Wolves in Round 1/Aqib Talib's Broncos Hunch
Ben Tenzer
Reported on NBA developments
Not mentioned
Episode: 7-16-25 - Tenzer expects Valanciunas to play/Jahdae Barron finally signed/Nugs fall to 0-3 in Summer League

Host

Brett Kane
Host of Six in the Morning; central figure on sports talk focused on NFL/NHL, with strong Colorado ties.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Impressed

    Quality sports talk that keeps you entertained. Feels like the Milker is really growing into a staple professional in the broadcasting world with his ‘common man’, relatable approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amazing Saltine
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates local Colorado focus and banter that feels authentic, not scripted.
Fans note high-energy mornings and strong guest insights that ground hot takes.
Listeners praise the show for relatable, 'everyman' style and sharp sports takes.

Talking Points

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4-16-26 - The Worst Trade in SPORTS History/Nathan MacKinnon with K&L/Cocky Anthony Edwards
Q: What is overblown about you?
The host questions the guest about public perceptions, and the guest reflects on intensity and the balance between being driven and relaxed, acknowledging the scrutiny while asserting commitment to winning.
6-18-25 - Florida goes back-to-back/How do you string together cup runs?/ROX BATS GETTIN HOT
Q: What allows teams to not just be contenders, but to make it to the finals?
Teams need to possess talent, top-end players, depth, and stability in key positions.
6-10-25 - Edmonton looked weak last night/Bruce Brown reunion a possibility?/Bo Nix MVP pipe dream
Q: Darnell Nurse is related to which former NFL quarterback?
Darnell Nurse is the nephew of former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb.
6-27-25 - Nuggets-less NBA Draft wrapped up/Nuggets failing Jokic?/Garett Bolles raves about his QB
Q: What does failure look like to you?
The texture shared a view that failure for the Nuggets would be not winning a championship but with no clear progress in improvement or depth issues.
1-08-25 - Jokic-less Nuggets lose to Celtics/Surprise factor if Broncos beat Bills/NFL STOCK UP - STOCK DOWN
Q: On a scale of one to ten, 10 being the most shocked, where would a win on Sunday in Buffalo be on the scale?
An 8.5 for a win in Buffalo, but it's an outside shot.

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A brisk weekday morning sports talk blends deep NFL/NHL analysis with regional loyalties and light pop-culture banter. Hosts discuss contract moves, offensive philosophies, and roster depth while weaving in fan calls and local flavor, including notable moments like dramatic playoff highlight breaks and a running joke thread. Expect energetic takes on the Broncos, Colorado hockey and basketball scenes, plus guest insights from insiders that anchor debates about team building, coaching, and front-office decisions. The show stands out for its approachable, “everyday fan” voice paired with sharp, data-informed commentary and spontaneous humor that keeps conversations lively across a tight 6-7am slot.

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Recent guests on The Appetizer Hour include:

1. Moshe Lombardi
2. Eric Johnson
3. Jared Bednar
4. Michael McCarron
5. TJ Ward
6. Frank Caliendo
7. Tyson Barrie
8. David Karl

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