Drive Time Sports: Recent Episodes
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Denver Nuggets Forward Torrey Craig joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about their improbable comeback against the Bucks, what it will take to get into playoffs, and which player complains the most when he guards them
Rockies Super Utility Man Pat Valaika joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about expectations for the Rockies as they open the 2018 season in Arizona
Kurt Helin of NBC Sports' Pro Basketball Talk joins Ryan Kaufman to discuss who's to blame for the Denver Nuggets fading down the stretch, who has done the best coaching job in the Western Conference, and how worried the Warriors should be
Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to discuss how the Top 5 picks of the NFL Draft are shaping up
Air Force Point Guard Trevor Lyons joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about his opportunity to play for a $50,000 prize in the Dos Equis 3x3U National Championship
General Manager Jay Johnson, Coach Jerry White, and Marketing director Nate Sheppard of the Colorado Springs Mountaineers join Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about the new ABA team coming to Colorado Springs
Ashley Bowen of Mesa Ridge High School joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about being named Athlete of Week, the Grizzlies loss in the Final Four, and her plans to play basketball in college and beyond
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden talk NFL Combine with NFL Agent Craig Domann, Buccaneers VP of Player Development Duke Preston, and Tiki and Tierney Host Brandon Tierney. They also talk to Mixed Martial Artist Nate Cullison
Rampart High School Basketball player Dawson Carper joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about being named Athlete of the Week, his career at Rampart, and his decision to play college ball at Hawaii
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden compare the NFL Combine Quarterbacks to popular movies, talk hockey with Air Force Goalie Billy Christopolous and Colorado College Coach Mike Haviland, Grant Meech of KOAA 5 explains why just because the Vikings are in on Kirk Cousins doesn't mean the Broncos are out
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss Sam Darnold's decision not to throw at NFL combine, how viable of an option Teddy Bridgewater is for Broncos, and the best old school video game consoles. Guest: Eric Galko, Optimum Scouting and The Sporting News
Ryan Kaufman talks with State Champion Wrestler Jason Hanenberg of Air Academy High School about winning the final match of his high school career, wrestling for his grandfather, and how wrestling against the country's best changed his perspective
Ryan Kaufman discusses why the US Women's Hockey team is the latest example of how women shine the brightest on the international stage and talks hoops with Paul Klee of The Gazette and Bill Reiter, Host of Reiter Than You on CBS Sports Radio
State Wrestling Champion Nathan Johns of The Classical Academy joins Ryan Kaufman to discuss avenging his loss in the 2017 State Championship
Ryan Kaufman tells you why Gary Bettman should be second-guessed after the USA's exit from the Olympics. Guests: Grant Meech of KOAA 5, Former NBA Player and Author Ed O'Bannon, and CC Tigers Coach Mike Haviland
Jordan Schweitzer and Taylor Hunter of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks join Ryan Kaufman to talk preseason preperations, their love of the DU Pioneers, and how they secretly wish they were contestants on The Bachelorette
Catriona Clarke, Allana Clarke, Edenna Chen, and Lindsey Immel who make up the State Champion 200 Medley Relay Team from Rampart join Ryan Kaufman after being named Athlete of the Week
Gary Parrish of CBS Sports joins Ryan Kaufman to talk FBI investigation, what's wrong with Trae Yong, why people hate on Virginia, and the Eustachy saga in Fort Collins
Catriona Clarke, Allana Clarke, and Lindsey Immel from the Rampart's State Championship winning 200 Medley Relay Team join Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden along with their head coach Dan Greene to talk about Rampart being crowned 4A State Swimming and Diving Champions
Switchbacks FC President Nick Ragain joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to discuss whether the team would be willing to share a downtown stadium with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss whether Switchbacks FC or the Colorado Springs Sky Sox should get a stadium built in downtown Colorado Springs
David Purdum of ESPN Chalk joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about which Super Bowl team is getting the majority of the $4.5 billion America is betting on the game, if that matches what the pro bettors are doing, and just how many people actually bet on the ridiculous prop bets
Athlete of the Week Angelina Jackson of Mesa Ridge joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about her big performance against Harrison, why beating Widefield is better than beating anyone else, and whether she really is "the best student athlete" as one voter called her
Colorado College Forward Nick Halloran joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about being tied for 1st in the nation in scoring, whether he's voted for himself for the Hobey Baker, and the Tigers goals for the last month of the regular season
Olympic legend Eric Heiden joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about his 5 gold medal performance in the 1980 Winter Olympics, the hardest part of becoming an Olympic superstar, and his expectations for the US in PyeongChang
Benjamin Allbright of Mile High Sports joins Ryan Kaufman to discuss who won Senior Bowl week and some of the players who caught teams attention in Mobile
Brandon Tierney, the host of Tiki and Tierney on CBS Sports Radio, joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about who he would take if faced with the choice of Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen, who the Broncos biggest threat to landing Kirk Cousins is, and how the Super Bowl would be different if Carson Wentz was healthy
Colorado College Hockey Coach Mike Haviland joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about the Tigers upset win over Western Michigan, Nick Halloran's transformation into one of the nation's best players, and their upcoming series against Miami
Switchbacks Goalkeeper Steward Ceus joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about joining the Switchbacks, how his parents immigrating from Haiti to the US drives him, and his rapper alter-ego Stew Money
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss why even after the NFC Championship Game, Nick Foles may not be a good alternative to the Broncos pursuit of Kirk Cousins
Gazette Air Force beat writer Brent Briggeman joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to discuss the Academy's decision to cancel sporting events because of the government shutdown and if/how those games will be made up
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss the day's biggest stories including Tom Brady's response to Jalen Ramsey, whether the Steelers would fire Mike Tomlin, and if John Elway made the right decision drafting Garrett Bolles
Ryan Kaufman explains through the power of song, why despite the Broncos leading the NFL in arrests since 2000, John Elway is not to blame
Jeff Mosher from The Sports Corp joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about the PyeongChang Olympic Downtown Celebration happening in Colorado Springs on February 9th
Olympic Figure Skater Mirai Nagasu joins Ryan Kaufman to talk about being named to the US Figure Skating team that will compete in PyeongChang, whether being on Drive Time Sports before helped her make the team, and how if it weren't for some rain she wouldn't even be a skater
Air Force Hockey Coach Frank Serratore joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about his team's winning streak and his "other" team beating the Saints on a last second TD pass
Athlete of the Week Winner Micah Hilts of Vista Ridge High School joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to discuss his 27 point performance against Falcon, what he learned from Hunter Maldanado, and the first time he dunked a basketball
Colorado College Hockey Coach Mike Haviland joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about Nick Halloran winning NCHC Player of the Month and previews their upcoming series vs Minnesota-Duluth
Former Air Force and current Wichita Thunder Goaltender Shane Starrett joins Ryan Kaufman to discuss being named to the ECHL All-Star Classic, what he misses about the Academy, and his path towards an NHL callup
Perry Sanders of 'Activate Antlers Park' joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to discuss the proposal he and Nick Ragain of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks put in front of the Colorado Springs City Council for a new downtown multi-use facility and sports complex
Colorado Buffaloes Guard George King joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden after their upset win over #4 Arizona State
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss what Seth Wickersham's piece on ESPN.com says about Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and Robert Kraft
Denver Nuggets Swingman Malik Beasley joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to talk about whether the best is yet to come for Nuggets, Michael Malone's belief in the bench, and what its like to get blessings from Lil B The Basedgod
Colorado Avalanche Winger Mikko Rantanen joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden after their OT win against Winnipeg to talk about the team's turnaround in 2017
Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting and The Sporting News joins Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden to discuss Broncos chances of landing Kirk Cousins and who they may be targeting with the 5th pick in the NFL Draft
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden chat with Denver Pioneer and Colorado Native Troy Terry who was named to the 2018 US Men's Olympic Hockey team
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden talk to Figure Skating Olympic hopefuls Chris and Alexa Knierim about balancing being married and being teammates, Alexa's long road back after a nearly fatal illness, and thier chances of qualifying for PyeongChang 2018
Ryan Kaufman discusses why Dave Roberts may have cost Dodgers the World Series and why Brock Osweiler is not the key for the Broncos. Paul Klee joins the show to discuss the Broncos QB change
Ryan Kaufman discusses the benching of Trevor Siemian in favor of Brock Osweiler and chats with a couple of hockey players, Dylan Abood of Air Force and Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes
Ryan Kaufman gets fantasy football advice from Matt Wiley of the Gazette and discusses the big wins for the Chiefs, Rockies, and Ezekiel Elliott
On Day One of DriveTime Sports at Falcons Camp, Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden talk to Air Force coaches Sam Barber, Dave Pilipovich, and Troy Calhoun, discuss Trevor Siemian being tabbed the Broncos starter, and preview the 2017 Mitchell Football Season with Head Coach Corey Anderson
Ryan Kaufman explains why Chris Long's gesture is a big one, previews both Cheyenne Mountain and Doherty Football with Head Coaches Jay Saravis and Jeff Krumlauf, and chats with Danica Patrick about her new Colorado State themed car
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss impact of Roger Goodell not hearing Ezekiel Elliott's appeal, chat with David Ramsey of The Gazette, preview Palmer football with Head Coach Tom Reber and WR Jackson Brill, and tell jokes on National Joke Day
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss whether its unfair to Paxton Lynch to give him the same amount of playing time as Trevor Siemian, chat with Sam Farnsworth of KKTV 11, and preview Widefield Football with Head Coach Nic Olney on '25 Teams in 25 Days'
Ryan Kaufman broadcasts live from The Country Club of Colorado and explains why the Broncos are being unfair to Paxton Lynch, talks with one of the newest Rockies Pat Neshek, discusses the Broncos preseason opener with Grant Meech of KOAA 5, and spotlights Lewis-Palmer with Head Football Coach Dustin Tupper on '25 Teams in 25 Days'
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden come your way from the Tilted Kilt where they preview the Broncos preseason opener with Paul Klee of the Gazette, discuss food safety at MLB ballparks, and spotlight the Colorado Springs Christian Lions with Head Football Coach Jay Kersey on '25 Teams in 25 Days'
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss rumors that Broncos are pursuing AJ McCarron, hold their PGA Championship Draft, and talk Peyton football with Head Coach Richard Deems and defensive standouts Mitchell Swartz and Nate McLarty
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss Trevor Siemian being named the Broncos starter for the preseason opener, talk The Classical Academy Football with Head Coach Justin Rich on 25 Teams in 25 Days, and remember Don Baylor with former Rockies pitcher Mark Knudson of woodypaige.com
Ryan Kaufman discusses the Broncos decision to start Trevor Siemian in the first preseason game. Guests: Brent Briggeman of the Gazette, Sierra Football Coach Shane Rowland, and Sam Farnsworth of KKTV 11
Ryan Kaufman talks to newly tabbed US Men's Olympic Hockey Coach Tony Granato about his plan to bring a gold medal home from South Korea in February, previews the 2017 season for the Coronado Cougars football team with Head Coach Monte Gutowski on '25 Teams in 25 Days', and explains why it may be time to just name Trevor Siemian the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden come your way from the Douglas County Fair and discuss the Rockies wild loss to the Mets, whether Vance Joseph has made a decision on his starting quarterback, and preview Fountain-Ft. Carson football with Head Coach Jake Novotny on 25 Teams in 25 Days
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss whether Von Miller can get 30 sacks in 2017, whether the Broncos should sign Colin Kaepernick, and preview the Rampart Rams football season with Head Coach Rob Royer, QB Keion Cross, and RB/LB Seth Sheppard
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss Chris' vacation, talk Liberty Lancers football with Head Coach Marc Sites, debate whether Terrell Davis lowers the Hall of Fame bar, and whether Daryl Morey is right when he says there should be no more postseason NBA awards
Ryan Kaufman asks whether you are more interested in the Rockies playoff push or Broncos training camp, chats with Paul Klee of The Gazette about Day 1 of Training Camp, and discusses whether players are retiring in light of the newest CTE study
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss why the Rockies can't seem to win when their on ESPN, what Gary Kubiak's new job with the Broncos actually is, why so much money is coming in on Conor McGregor, and chat with Sky Sox pitcher Taylor Jungmann
Ryan Kaufman discusses why Hugh Freeze is not alone when it comes to poor decision making by college football coaches, why Denver would be a good spot for Kyrie Irving, and why Brandon Marshall is missing the point with Colin Kaepernick
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss whether Carlos Gonzalez has shown signs of breaking out of his slump, Colin Kaepernick's response to Michael Vick, hold the Open Championship Draft, and chat with Grant Meech of KOAA 5
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden chat with Team Colorado who is vying for $2 million in The Basketball Tournament, David Ramsey of The Gazette, and Palmer Ridge QB Ty Evans who has signed with Arkansas
Ryan Kaufman explains why the fantasy of the MayMac World Tour does not change the reality of the fight, why John Elway staying with the Broncos is not a forgone conclusion, and talks Nuggets with Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss whether Richard Sherman is right when he says players need to be willing to strike, chat with Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas, and debate which kind of french fries are the best
Ryan Kaufman chats with all four D-I football coaches in Colorado, expresses his displeasure with the first Mayweather-McGregor press conference and his satisfaction with the MLB All-Star Game
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss Kyle Freeland's near no-no, Pat Bowlen's chances of getting into Hall of Fame, and talk with Pro Football Camp Coaches Drew Iddings, Greg Milhouse, and Rich Griffith
Ryan Kaufman wonders whether we should be more optimistic about the Nuggets or the Broncos, debates proper tipping etiquette with Wheelz, and chats with the No. 1 contender for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Title Valentina Shevchenko
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss Danilo Gallinari's legacy in Denver, where the Nuggets stack up in the West after more free agent craziness, and more Rockies losing
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden debate whether the addition of Paul Millsap makes the Nuggets a playoff team, whether DJ LeMahieu deserves to be an All-Star, and talk NBA free agency with Sam Farnsworth of KKTV 11
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss potential free agent targets for the Nuggets with Paul Klee of The Gazette, learn what football players do to entertain themselves from former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior contestant Anthony Trucks, and debate the merits of the Coors Field Party Deck
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss the continuance of the Rockies losing streak, the impact of the CP3 trade, and chat with Sky Sox 1st Baseman Garrett Cooper and 2x Super Bowl Champion Greg Scruggs
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss a difficult weekend for Rockies, chat with Avalanche draft pick Conor Timmins, talk Nuggets with Sam Farnsworth of KKTV 11, and play Crunch Time
Ryan Kaufman discusses what will happen when the Sky Sox move in 2019, previews the NBA Draft with Paul Klee of the Gazette, and discusses what weaknesses of the Rockies the Diamondbacks exposed
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss the Sky Sox moving to San Antonio, talk to Bud Black about another big Rockies win, chat baseball and blackmail with Matt Prichard of KOAA 5, and reveal what they do when they are alone
Ryan Kaufman discusses why sports and politics shouldn't always mix, Nolan Arenado providing one of most memorable Rockies moments, and whether Nuggets should pursue Paul George with help from Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden discuss whether Rockies should bench Carlos Gonzalez, the ridiculousness of analyzing Broncos mini-camp with Grant Meech of KOAA 5, and hold the inaugural US Open Draft
Ryan Kaufman talks to Colorado Rockies Draft Picks Will Gaddis and Tommy Doyle and discusses the legacies that were affected by the Warriors NBA Finals win with David Ramsey of The Gazette
Ryan Kaufman discusses why Colorado is a big event state, why the 2017 Rockies are a lot like the 2016 Cubs, why the cartoons from his childhood are better than the cartoons of today, and why the Warriors will never be appreciated like they should
Ryan Kaufman discusses the real historical NBA matchup we should be talking about, how good historically the Rockies rookie pitchers can be, the retirement of Bob Stoops, previews the MLB Draft with Jim Callis, and reveals how he eats ice cream,
Ryan Kaufman and Chris Braden debate whether Will Parks is worth the distraction to the Broncos, who would win a game between the 2017 Warriors and the 1996 Bulls, chat with Sky Sox Pitcher Tristan Archer, and discuss the business of movie theaters
Ryan Kaufman explains why Jeff Hoffman deserves to be in Rockies rotation, talks to Sam Farnsworth of KKTV, plays Crunch Time and ranks most famous Colorado athletes