The Denverse
The Denverse
Derek Kessinger and Quinn Marchman
The Denverse is a sports podcast for the true Denver sports fan. Denver natives Derek and Quinn bring stories and context to the many great moments in the city of Denver. They set the scene for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Buffaloes and Denver Broncos. Derek has a background in Denver sports journalism and Quinn is an actor who fuels his passionate prose into the Denver sports scene.
Seattle's Best Combined with the Best of Serbia and Boulder
The fortunes of the Denverse have shifted as Russell Wilson becomes a Denver Bronco. Celebrations of CU Basketball star Evan Battey's senior day, the Jokic takeover game against the Pelicans. Plus, the Avs injury concerns.
Mar 13, 2022
38 min
Welcome Back to the Denverse
Quinn joins Derek live from New York to dive back into Denver sports. They talk about the lack of hope around the Denver Broncos. Then they discuss Quinn's Denver Nuggets optimism, Derek's apprehension over the Avs as favorites and finally, the MLB lockout.
Feb 24, 2022
48 min
The Denver Nuggets Knock Out Portland
The Denverse discusses all aspects of the Denver Nuggets series victory over the Portland Trailblazers. Centered around how the series built into Game 6, the guys discuss the power of Jokic and how the team won each game of the series. Special attention is given to Austin Rivers, Monte Morris and Aaron Gordon.
Jun 4, 2021
32 min
Impromptu Avs Talk Before Game 3 Against Knights
A check-in on the Colorado Avalanche before Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Quinn asks Derek how good the Avs actually are historically and if they can win the Stanley Cup. Also, talk about NHL discipline and why purist fans hate the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jun 4, 2021
9 min
The Jokic MVP Season and the 2021 Nuggets
Quinn joins Derek to recap the Nuggets regular season. It will be remembered as the Jokic MVP season. The team also battled COVID, injuries and inconsistency. Michael Porter Jr. broke out and Facu Compazzo left his mark as a rookie. What is Aaron Gordon to the Nuggets? Then the Denverse looks ahead to the Nuggets first-round matchup against the Portland Trailblazers. Quinn joins the broadcast from New York, but it sounds like the International Space Station. Blame our producer (Derek).
May 19, 2021
28 min
Previously in the Avalanche-Blues Rivalry
A preview of the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues 1st Round Matchup by explaining the Division rival's recent history. The history includes Nazem Kadri's buzzer-beater, Game 82 in 2018, Ryan O'Reilly and the COVID stoppage. Plus, why Jordan Binnington isn't Patrick Roy and how the Avs make this a short series.
May 16, 2021
8 min
The Colorado Avalanche's Road to the Presidents' Trophy
The journey for the Colorado Avalanche to capture the best record in the NHL started with Joe Sakic hiring Patrick Roy and ended with coach Jared Bednar trusting home-ice advantage to the team's third-string goalie. Let's look back at the Avs history under Sakic and how it lead to this huge accomplishment for the Avs in a crazy season. Also, the absurdity of the Presidents' Trophy curse.
May 14, 2021
12 min
Jeff Bridich Resigns, Long Live the Rockies (4-27-21)
Derek breaks down the recent resignation of Colorado Rockies General Manager Jeff Bridich and his legacy with the Rockies. Now looming large over the team is owner Dick Monfort's long-term involvement in the future. This season became about a lot more than avoiding 100 losses.
Apr 27, 2021
12 min
Fools Gold Denver Nuggets Lose Jamal Murray (4-14-21)
The Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray tore his ACL. Derek and Quinn return to talk about the injury—how they're processing the news and what this means for the Nuggets going forward this year. Also, they wonder how this will alter Murray and the Nuggets' futures.
Apr 14, 2021
26 min
Ignore Everything Except for Denver Sports (10-2-20)
The Denverse returns with only the Broncos still standing. We talk about the Broncos falling into a victory over the Jets. What's left to accomplish for this team in 2020? (3:00). We finally had to wake up without the Nuggets in Orlando. We discuss how they get back to the Western Conference Finals. No more the bubbles, please! (17:20). Finally, we examine the bleak sports calendar for the rest of 2020 (17:15).
Oct 3, 2020
34 min
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