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“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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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys discuss Bo Nix's poor play to start the season and not being able to connect on his deep ball. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos' offense poor success rate on early... more

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss where they are at on Bo Nix after having such high expectations heading into the season and not playing up to them through the first three games. Is Nix trying to do too much and be "Superman"? We open up... more

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition vs the morning show. How will we follow up our 4-0 performance from last week? Zach shares the Broncos poor numbers when it comes to their offense's success rate... more

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments from today on "getting back to basics". Will Sean Payton be simplifying the game for Bo Nix? Will the Broncos be able to limit the penalties we've seen in the first three weeks? We... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Marshall
Super Bowl 50 Champion
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.19.25
Drew Spivak
Sports commentator and trivia participant
Denver Sports, 104.3 The Fan
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.18.25
Nick Wright
Sportscaster at FS1
FS1
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.29.25
Brian Howell
Buffs beat writer for Buffs Zone and the Boulder Daily Camera
Buffs Zone, Boulder Daily Camera
Episode: The Drive | Hour 2 | 08.28.25
Kevin Lytle
Sports journalist covering CSU for The Coloradoan
The Coloradoan
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 08.27.25
Richie Carney
Former producer for The Drive, returning as a guest host.
Episode: The Drive | Hour 1 | 08.07.25
Aaron Goldhammer
ESPN Cleveland personality from Colorado
ESPN Cleveland
Episode: The Drive | Hour 3 | 07.31.25
Emmanuel Sanders
Former NFL receiver and now a mentor for young players
Episode: The Drive | Hour 2 | 07.30.25
Quinn Miners
Denver Broncos offensive lineman
Denver Broncos
Episode: The Drive | Hour 2 | 07.24.25

Hosts

Zach Bye
Host of The Drive
Phillip Lindsay
Co-host of The Drive

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 427 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 States2 months 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 States3 months 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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 States2 years ago

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

Listeners appreciate the deep dives into player performances and strategic analyses of games.
Common complaints include a perceived overabundance of commercials and dissatisfaction with the show's direction after hosting changes.
There are mixed feelings about the current host duo, with some long-time fans missing previous hosts.

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The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.19.25
Q: Do you believe it's a must-win game already for the Broncos to win the division?
It's a semi-important, semi-must because you don't want to fall two games back so early, but no must games in week three.
The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.19.25
Q: What do you think is the key to victory for the Broncos from your perspective?
Nik Bonitto in the game, have to get to Herbert.
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.15.25
Q: Do you think the Broncos lost it more than the Colts won it?
It's a mixture of both because I want to give the Colts credit for their game plan and execution while acknowledging the Broncos' mistakes.
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.15.25
Q: Where does this loss stack up compared to like other gut-wrenching last second losses?
It's not a playoff loss, but it is a regular season loss that stings.
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.12.25
Q: What do you think is the single biggest key to victory to go in there and start the season 2-0?
You have to shut down Jonathan Taylor, he is the heartbeat of this team. Make Daniel Jones beat you.

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This sports talk podcast presents dynamic discussions centered around the Denver Broncos, featuring in-depth analysis of player performances, coaching decisions, and team developments. The hosts engage in lively debates, shedding light on critical games and player statistics, while also weaving in personal anecdotes and community issues. Unique to this podcast is the combination of a sports professional with firsthand experience in the Denver area and a seasoned radio personality, creating an authentic connection with listeners through shared local references and insightful commentary.

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1. Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth
2. Dover and Cecil
3. DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast
4. The Fan Weekends
5. Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

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The Drive launched 15 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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1. Brandon Marshall
2. Drew Spivak
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4. Brian Howell
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7. Aaron Goldhammer
8. Emmanuel Sanders

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