The Drive

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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, starring at running back for Denver South High School. He went on to break records at the University of Colorado, before becoming a Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos. Phil’s energy and enthusiasm matched with Zach’s passion and precision creates Denver’s can’t miss show on your drive home, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday afternoons!

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September 9 · 40 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.09.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the NFL season opener in a Super Bowl rematch between Seattle and New England. Will tonight be a repeat of the blowout we saw, or are we in store for a one-possession game? We pivot to college football and question why Colorado and Colorado State aren't playing this season. Zach and Phil preview the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Chiefs. We debate who has the coaching edge between Sean Payton and Andy Reid, between Davis Webb and Steve Spagnolo, and more. We react to ESPN's FPI predicting the Broncos to go 7-10. What would have to happen for the Broncos to only win 7 games this season? Could Boulder host College Gameday if the Buffs can start the season 4-0 and welcome a ranked Texas Tech team?
September 8 · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.08.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to James Palmer's time on the show. We preview the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup in Kansas City. Will this be the first time the Broncos beat Patrick Mahomes in KC? Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of an undrafted free agent playing left tackle for the Chiefs? Why are the Chiefs favorites over the Broncos? Is Phil too confident in the Broncos in Week 1? We go through the Broncos and Chiefs and debate which team has the better skill position players. Is JK Dobbins due for a big first game after sitting out from preseason games? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports, which includes the Broncos releasing Drew Sanders and Patrick Mahomes getting the green light to start in Week 1.
September 8 · 43 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.08.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil hear from Deion Sanders following Colorado's win in Atlanta to start the season 1-0. Will Colorado be able to keep their momentum going with a route over Weber State? Will this weekend be a great recruiting opportunity for CU? With the Broncos kicking off the season in 6 days, we preview their season opener in Kansas City. Will this be the first time the Broncos beat Patrick Mahomes in KC? What version of Patrick Mahomes will we see after major knee surgery? We react to Woody Paige's report that the Penners plan to buy 35% more of the Rockies after purchasing 40% earlier this year. Will the Penners and their financial prowess be able to finally turn the Rockies into a winner? NFL reporter James Palmer joins the show to discuss the unknown with Patrick Mahomes' health going into Week 1, why the Chiefs are favorites over the Broncos, and what to expect from the matchup between Steve Spagnuolo and first-time offensive coordinator Davis Webb.
September 8 · 43 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.08.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they start their season on Monday Night Football. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of an undrafted free agent playing left tackle for the Chiefs? Which team has the better skill players? Do the Broncos have the edge at tight end with Evan Engram over Travis Kelce? Do the Chiefs have Super Bowl aspirations this season? Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos fans being all in for this season by leading the NFL in preseason attendance, Christian Gonzales becoming the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, and Dante sharing about all the new food down at Empower Field he got to try today. We react to the wild weekend in college football that included controversy in Ann Arbor after Michigan was awarded one second left for a game winning hail marry, Malachi Toney jumping into the Heisman conversation, and LSU beating the breaks off of Clemson.
September 8 · 40 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.08.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Colorado State rebounding after getting embarrassed by Wyoming a year ago. We pivot to the Broncos as we get set for the Broncos' season-opening game. What version of Patrick Mahomes will we see after major knee surgery? Why are the Chiefs still favorites with a rusty Mahomes? Zach and Phil continue to preview the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup in Kansas City. We react to Woody Paige's report that the Penners plan to buy 35% more of the Rockies after purchasing 40% earlier this year. Will the Penners and their financial prowess be able to finally turn the Rockies into a winner? Will this purchase take away the Penners' attention to the Broncos? We react to CSU beating Wyoming and kicking off the Jim Mora era with a win. Zach takes his victory lap after calling his shot on CSU QB Hauss Hejny.
September 8 · 31 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.07.26
For the first hour of The Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil, Mike and Justin start out the show with a recap of the big opening weekend of college football. The guys also ask if the Broncos are the team to beat in the AFC, and if there is a positive shift in the quality of college football in Colorado?
September 8 · 44 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.07.26
In the second hour of The Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil, Mike asks Justin if he thinks the Broncos can meet the expectations that people in Denver have for them, and the guys give their picks for the Broncos record. Mike and Justin finish the hour by getting into the huge news that Greg Penner is interested in buying the Colorado Rockies
September 8 · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.07.26
Hour three of the Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil features Mike and Justin's thoughts on the Colorado Rockies predicted ownership change coming in 2027. The guys also talk about how good they think CU and CSU could actually be this year.
September 8 · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.07.26
For the fourth and final hour of The Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil, Justin breaks down exactly what he thinks the Broncos need to do in order to beat the Chiefs in week one. The guys give their Superbowl picks and highlight a team they think could surprise people this season in the NFL
September 4 · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.04.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Buffaloes after their huge win in Atlanta last night. What did the guys make of the Buffs' commitment to the run game and the impressive defensive performance? Are the guys confident in JuJu Lewis moving forward after his roller coaster performance? Did last night's performance change the guys' minds on the outlook for CU this season? We hear from Deion Sanders on always thinking Colorado was going to win the game. Zach shares his pick of the weekend in college football and his pick of the year for a season-long win total. We wrap up the show previewing Colorado State's season.
September 4 · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.04.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the Morning Show. Will we continue to dominate the Morning Show like we have recently? Will we be able to live up to their 4-0 performance from earlier today? After the Broncos came in at number 2 on The Athletic's poll of teams in the AFC, we debate if the Broncos are the team with a target on their back. Are the Broncos the most feared team in the AFC, or does that still belong to a team like Kansas City or Buffalo? We preview the Broder War as we are 24 hours away from CSU kicking off the Jim Mora era in Fort Collins. What are our biggest questions for CSU and Wyoming this season?
September 4 · 43 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.04.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Buffaloes after their huge win in Atlanta last night. What did the guys make of the Buffs' commitment to the run game and the impressive defensive performance? Are the guys confident in JuJu Lewis moving forward after his roller coaster performance? We hear from Deion Sanders after the win on challenging JuJu, what the final drive showed Deion, and more. Phil breaks down the Buffs' run game and shares which running back was his favorite. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos having 3 of the top 10 games that will define the NFL season, Von Miller getting #40 for the Cowboys after negotiating a deal with his chicken company, and Garth Brooks playing a surprise show at the Grizzly Rose last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Jonah Coleman will suit up for the Broncos this season while Dobbins and Harvey are healthy, why Sam Ehlinger made the 53-man roster, and how the tight end room will impact the Broncos offense.
September 4 · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.04.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Colorado's miraculous comeback over Georgia Tech to start the season 1-0. What do the guys make of the Buffs' commitment to the run game and hanging around in the game to have an opportunity to win late? Zach and Phil continue to react to Colorado's win in the season opener, new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion shirtless on Instagram Live in the locker room after the win, and all the history they made last night. We react to 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis saying Jonah Coleman may not suit up on game days for the Broncos. How can there be so much hype around Coleman but still not be a role for him on this offense? We preview the Broder War as we are 24 hours away from CSU kicking off the Jim Mora era in Fort Collins. What are our biggest questions for CSU and Wyoming this season?
September 3 · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.03.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Colorado and Georgia Tech season opener in college football tonight. What are our expectations for the Buffaloes as they enter a new season with a mostly new roster and new offensive and defensive coordinators? Zach shares about Brennan Marion's coaching history and how he became the Buffs' offensive coordinator and play caller. We hear from Georgia Tech's head coach on Deion's popularity in Atlanta, Colorado's new offensive and defensive coordinator, and more. Will Deion Sanders' Atlanta jersey be the most popular jersey at Georgia Tech tonight? With the news that Kroenke Sports and Entertainment bought the Los Angeles Angels, we debate who we would rather own the Rockies between the Walton-Penners and KSE. We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show for the guys to share their predictions for Colorado's season opener at Georgia Tech.
September 3 · 41 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.03.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton officially naming Jarrett Stidham the Broncos' backup quarterback. Is Stidham the better option over Sam Ehlinger? Could Stidham step in and win games for the Broncos if necessary this season? Zach shares a shocking stat about how many drops receivers have with Bo Nix throws over the past two seasons. How much is Bo to blame for all the drops? Does this give Nix an excuse for lower-than-desired passing stats? With Jonathon Cooper's future up in the air, who will start on the opposite side of Nik Bonitto? Are Que Robinson and Jonah Ellis ready to take the next step as pass rushers? Could JK Dobbins take home the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award this season if he's able to stay healthy for the entire season? Who would be Dobbins' competition for the award this season?
September 3 · 43 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.03.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Colorado and Georgia Tech season opener in college football tonight. How many people will be watching the Buffaloes tonight on ESPN? We hear from Georgia Tech's head coach on Deion's popularity in Atlanta, Colorado's new offensive and defensive coordinator, and more. Will Deion Sanders be the most popular jersey in Tech's stadium tonight? What are the guys' expectations for Brennan Marion in his first game as the Buffs' play caller? Is tonight a huge "swing game" for the Buffs season? Today's "Three Count" includes the most and least affordable NFL teams to go watch this season, the Raiders naming Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback which breaks a streak of 6 number one overall quarterbacks taken to start Week 1, and the viral video from the Denver Summit in which a player nutmegs 4 people. With the news that Kroenke Sports and Entertainment bought the Los Angeles Angels, we debate who we would rather own the Rockies between the Walton-Penners or KSE.
September 3 · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.03.26
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Colorado and Georgia Tech game and the teams' trends when being underdogs and favorites. After missing out on Kenyon Sadiq, could the Broncos be in line to draft this year's Oregon tight end? Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos, and Zach shares a shocking stat about how many drops receivers have with Bo Nix throws over the past two seasons. Does this give Nix an out for lower-than-desired passing stats? Are Que Robinson and Jonah Ellis ready to take the next step as pass rushers for the Broncos? We hear from Sean Payton on the rotation of rushers outside of Jonathon Cooper and what Payton likes about Robinson. Could JK Dobbins take home the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award this season if he's able to stay healthy for the entire season? Who would be Dobbins' competition for the award this season?
September 2 · 39 min
The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.02.26
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day: the NBA handing down its punishment to the Clippers for their Kawhi Leonard scandal. Is stripping the organization of 5 first-round picks and a $30 million fine too harsh? Is this good news from a Nuggets perspective? Dan Jacobs joins the show live after sitting in on Shilo Sanders' trial today. Dan tells us about Shilo getting "got" a few times in court today by the opposition's lawyer and even his own lawyer. Will the judge in the case believe Shilo over his opponent and a few witnesses? We react to Peyton Watson and Michael Porter Jr.'s comments on Watson's restricted free agency, missing the playoffs with an injury, and more. How do the guys feel about Watson sitting out of games with a potential big payday coming? Is there a trust issue between Nuggets players and their training staff? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to recap the day in Denver sports.
September 2 · 45 min
The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.02.26
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on the Broncos starting faster this season than the past two seasons and how Bo Nix can shift the narrative about him from a national media sense. Are media members still holding on to their pre-draft evaluations of Nix? We debate if there is value in a Jonah Coleman future for Rookie of the Year at 55-to-1 odds. Would Coleman profile into the starting running back role if JK Dobbins gets injured again this season? We dive into the latest with Shilo Sanders' court case, with the trial taking place today. Will Deion Sanders get roped into this mess? What do the guys make of Bo Nix's lack of throws down the middle of the field last season? We hear from Nix on what the next step is for him to develop. We hear from Sean Payton on Bo Nix being "slighted" by not being named on ESPN's top-100 player list.
September 2 · 42 min
The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.02.26
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by former Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno. Knowshon shares about his journey to getting offers to play big-time college football and why he chose Georgia. What was it like having Matthew Stafford as a college teammate? What did Knowshon know about Denver before getting drafted to the Broncos in the first round? What does Knowshon remember about the Tim Tebow season with the Broncos? What was it like being Peyton Manning's teammate? Today's "Three Count" features more time with Knowshon Moreno, asking him about what he remembers about Super Bowl 48, crying during the National Anthem, and what he makes of the Broncos' current running back room. What are the realistic expectations for CSU Football in year 1 of Jim Mora, following a 2-10 season? How does Jim Mora feel about kicking off the season against a rival?

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