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Denver Broncos
Denver Nuggets
Colorado Avalanche
Bo Nix
Nikola Jokic
Lebron James
Sean Payton
Colorado Buffaloes
Denver
Colorado Rockies
Vegas Golden Knights
Cale Makar
Peyton Watson
Nuggets
Jamal Murray
Jonathan Cooper
World Cup
NFL
Davis Webb
Minnesota Timberwolves

“The Drive” is an iconic sports-talk radio show in Denver history featuring some of the most entertaining personalities to ever crack a microphone over the years. The current iteration of “The Drive” is hosted by Zach Bye, who brings years of radio experience and unmatched authenticity to the program each day. His partner, Phillip Lindsay, is the embodiment of our city. Phil grew up in Denver, sta... more

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For the fourth and final hour of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, after a lengthy preseason pregame in the first three hours the guys finally play trivia!  The morning show went a dismal 1-3 giving the Drive guys a low bar to clear, but t... more

In hour three of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, Zach and Phil dive heavily into the Broncos stadium situation which has gotten significantly more complicated with the news about Denver Water.  The guys also get ready for preseason game ... more

For the second hour of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, the fellas start getting more excited about the Broncos first preseason game and welcome in 9News insider, Mike Klis to talk about it and what they think might happen with the new Br... more

In the first hour of the Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay, the guys start out with cross-talk between Dover and Cecil and the Drive getting ready for preseason game one.  Zach and Phil get into what they want to see out of the running backs to... more

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Recent Guests

Damani Leech
Team president of the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
Episode: The Drive | Hour 4 | 08.03.26
Joe Buck
Broadcaster
Broadcasting
Episode: The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.03.26
Michelle Beisner Buck
Sports journalist
ESPN/Denver media presence
Episode: The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.03.26
Will Peterson
Scrappy commenter, guest on the show
The Drive
Episode: The Drive | Hour 4 | 07.29.26
Bob Nightengale
Senior baseball writer, USA Today
USA Today
Episode: The Drive | Hour 2 | 07.28.26
Colin Zanker
Colin fills in for Dante Gomez during trivia
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 07.24.26
Lindsay Heaps
Soccer figure, notable guest mentioned as debuting with Denver team
Denver sports media
Episode: The Drive | Hour 4 | 07.17.26
Amanda Brown
LA expert on the show
LA sports media
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 07.10.26
Eddie Lopiro
In for Zach Bye, co-host on The Drive
Episode: The Drive | Hour 4 | 07.08.26

Hosts

Zach Bye
Host of The Drive, Denver sports radio personality with deep local ties
Phillip Lindsay
Co-host and former Broncos running back, Denver sports figure
Will Peterson
Fill-in host with Denver sports insights
James Merillat
Sports analyst and filling-in host with Avalanche and NFL insights

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 441 ratings
  • More than 22 yds

    Why does everyone (Zack) say the broncos haven’t had an over 22 yd run in over a year or 2 years or whatever? Maybe I have your timeline wrong, but didn’t Badie bust a 40+ run week 3 vs. Tampa bay? 🤔. Great show though fellas every day listener…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt-E-ICE!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good Show

    Show is good & I enjoy listening it while driving home from work. However, I am listening to more commercials than I am the actual show. Hopefully that changes soon

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Natedawgsneaks
    United Statesa year ago
  • I’m out

    I’ve listened to every show since the new line up of Zach and Phil, I gave it a chance because I respect Phillip Lindsey, but I’M OUT. It’s a serious downgrade from the previous show and very robotic. Zach’s style is too structured and it’s just not entertaining. It’s stiff and forced. The takes from Zach and Phil are mediocre at best and you’ll hear them anywhere else. As a result they just agree with each other the majority of the time. BORING! Plenty of other guys in town that are at the game... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lil that Kills
    United States2 years ago
  • Wrong direction

    I miss the chemistry of Stoke with Zach and the substance of DMac. The station seems to want a different audience. So bye.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TLGCO
    United States3 years ago
  • Like it, but the duo isn’t a great fit

    Love ZB, but Phil just isn’t ready for prime time. He loses his line of logic, uses the wrong words or phrases too often and consistently mispronounces key names in sports, especially the Broncos. He was thrusted to prime time with no practice reps and I just don’t think he has it or adds to the show in terms of topics or takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scottdpt
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests with Broncos and Avalanche expertise are seen as strong adds for credibility.
Listeners value the local sports focus and deep team knowledge.
Fans appreciate cross-sport conversations but some miss the prior on-air dynamic.
Criticism centers on excessive advertising reads and reduced show chemistry after lineup changes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Drive | Hour 3 | 07.31.26
Q: In this setting, does Sean Payton want Bo Nix to explore his game as if it's a game or to stay within the safe plays?
Payton indicated he wants a balance: allow exploration and risk-taking in practice to refine techniques, but still emphasize ball security and the smart, timely decisions appropriate for in-game situations.
The Drive | Hour 2 | 07.28.26
Q: Should the Denver Broncos be in the Vita Vea business?
Hosts discuss the potential fit and trade considerations, weighing the cost of roster moves against winning goals, with a cautious note on realism as Vea would require significant assets.
The Drive | Hour 4 | 07.07.26
Q: How does Deion Sanders' situation with CU contrast with Payton's intensity in Denver?
The hosts compare Payton's relentless attention to football with Deion's challenges at CU, focusing on leadership styles, the pressures of elevating programs, and the differing paths to achieving long-term success in different sports programs.
The Drive | Hour 4 | 07.07.26
Q: Was there any consideration of bringing in Bill Belichick to coach under Payton?
Yes, the hosts discuss the floated idea as a thought experiment, noting it was not taken seriously as a real plan, but it illustrates Payton's willingness to explore unconventional moves and the dynamics of coaching power and mentorship.
The Drive | Hour 4 | 07.07.26
Q: What stood out most about the ESPN interview and its portrayal of Sean Payton?
The discussion emphasized Payton's intensity and obsession with details, highlighting how his approach shapes the team and the culture around it, including how he manages play-calling and coaching staff. Seth Wickersham's interview provided context on Payton's strategies and the broader implications for the Broncos.

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What is The Drive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy Denver-area sports talk program that covers a wide slate of teams and moments with a casual, opinionated style. Episodes routinely blend in-depth discussion of Broncos football, Nuggets and Avalanche playoff narratives, and occasional Rockies and college sports chatter, all interspersed with trivia, listener texts, and sponsor reads. A recurring strength is the mix of historical memory (iconic comebacks, franchise milestones) with current schedules and hot takes, delivered by a rotating roster of local voices that keeps the banter vibrant yet accessible. The show stands out for its deep local focus, cross-sport breadth, and willingness to mix nostalgic storytelling with real-time game analysis, making it a compelling listen fo... more

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1. Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth
2. Dover and Cecil
3. Stinkin Truth Podcast
4. The Fan Weekends
5. DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast

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The Drive launched 16 years ago and published 446 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Drive include:

1. Damani Leech
2. Joe Buck
3. Michelle Beisner Buck
4. Will Peterson
5. Bob Nightengale
6. Colin Zanker
7. Lindsay Heaps
8. Amanda Brown

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