The Wired Up Sports Podcast

Matt, Jerry, and Josh talk via Zoom this week in preparation for the NFL Draft that is starting on Thursday night. The new virtual concept has a lot of questions regarding the security of the calls and if any technical glitches will play spoiler to the most exciting sporting event to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guys discuss possible surprises and break down the likelihood of five wide receivers being taken in the first 15 picks. Also, Gronk is joining his old buddy Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Will this be a problem for the rest of the NFL and what will the Bucs offense look like come the start of the season? 

With some spotty wifi and coffee in hand, Matt, Jerry, and Josh collectively discuss and debate the possibility of the MLB season being moved to Arizona and Florida with new leagues and divisions. Would it work if no fans were in the stadium? What about players respecting social distancing? Also, the guys try and give their NFL All-Decade picks but sadly Josh's wifi allows them to only pick the offense.   

Matt sits down with DNVR Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens and discuss everything happening in the Broncos offseason. Zac talks about his conference call with John Elway and Vic Fangio while Matt shares insight from his conversation with All-Pro safety Justin Simmons. What about the Melvin Gordon signing? How does the offense stack up this year with more weapons for Drew Lock? 

The Premier Lacrosse League has not changed its times for the start of the 2020 season which is scheduled to begin on May 29th in Boston. Jerry and Josh talk about the recent draft and the success of the first season. Looking ahead, which teams and players are poised for a big season this year? Also, how does the COVID-19 Pandemic affect the season as of right now? 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh connect via Discord to break down all of the biggest trades, releases, and pickups in the NFL so far this offseason. The three debate which players will make the biggest impact in their new locations while also breaking down exactly which teams and organizations made the worst moves with the cards they were dealt. 

Matt does a show all by himself as the social distancing has reached Wired Up. Matt recaps the last week of events starting with the NBA season getting suspended. Also, NFL Free Agency has been running wild the last two days from Tom Brady joining the Bucs to Chris Harris Jr jumping ship to LA. 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh talk about the breaking news regarding the NCAA not allowing any fans to be in attendance for March Madness along with any other NCAA Championship event. The NBA will also be making strides towards taking fans away from games. Also, despite all of the Coronavirus attention, there is still sports to be played so the guys preview and predict the NCAA Div. II Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament taking place this weekend. 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh Coleman discuss the current Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference basketball tournaments going on this week. Also, Chris Harris Jr. is probably on his way out of Denver. Does this mean the Broncos have their secondary set and where should they focus on next with the NFL Draft coming up? 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh breakdown the situation of the CU Football head coaching position with the recent reports of Air Force coach Troy Calhoun interviewing for the job. ESPN's and The Gazette's Woody Paige joins the show to give some behind the scenes of the Stadium Series debacle at Falcon Stadium. Also, the Rockies are remaining quiet going into Spring Training and GM Jeff Bridich says he wants to move forward with Nolan Arenado, but his actions may say otherwise. 

Uh oh! The KMSA transmitter broke today during the live show so the original show with Matt Kennedy, Jerry Peralta and Josh Coleman cannot be played. So here is Matt recapping the show and playing the interviews with DNVR Buffs Reporter Henry Chisholm and the Voice of the Buffs Mark Johnson where they discuss the why's, how's and what's about CU Football and Mel Tucker leaving for MSU. 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh run a rather lackadaisical show and recap the amazing win the Nuggets had against the Jazz on Wednesday. Also, the three depict the moves made at the trade-deadline and if Denver will be pushed over the edge because of it. Who picked the better team? Giannis or Lebron? 

Matt, Jerry and Josh preview and give final predictions Super Bowl 54. The three discuss the biggest difference makers, if Jimmy G can be trusted and if the Chiefs secondary can be a game-winning factor. Also, Zac Stevens from DNVR Broncos joins the show to discuss the most recent coaching hirings in Dove Valley and Connor Dockery from MSU-Denver and MET Media calls in to highlight the NBA All-Star Game rule changes. 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh Coleman debate whether the Denver Nuggets can actually perform in the playoffs at full strength. Matt gets heated when Jerry and Josh say that the Nuggets can't beat the Lakers or the Clippers in a 7-game series. Also, the 49ers are trying to win their 6th Super Bowl title and the guys discuss the potential of the defense of San Fran winning it almost entirely on their own. 

Wired Up is back with Matt Kennedy and Jerry Peralta discussing this weekend's matchups in the AFC and NFC conference championship games. Also, following the CFP National Championship game, all the media has been pointed at OBJ, is it justified? 

After two stellar starts under center for the Broncos, Drew Lock has solidified himself as the future QB of the Denver Broncos...or has he? Matt, Jerry, and Josh Coleman discuss the current situation in Denver ahead of the Chiefs game. Also, do we actually care about the XFL? If not, then should we? 

On a special Saturday edition, Matt, Jerry and Josh Coleman predict both the college football and NFL playoffs and which teams could be potentially left out. Also, are the Cowboys in the worst coaching/ownership situation in the NFL? 

In a very heated episode, Matt Kennedy, Jerry Peralta, and Josh Coleman all get into it about the Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph brawl. Also, Matt get passionate about Philadelphia sports commentators petitioning to get professional sports out of Denver. How about the Kaepernick workout? Is it a PR stunt or could it be a legit chance for Colin K to get back into the NFL? 

Matt Kennedy and Josh Coleman are joined by Connor Dockery from MSU-Denver to talk about the current AB situation along with other professional athletes ranting on Twitter. Should players be held to a higher standard on social media? Also, Matt and Josh discuss which center is the better team player in Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid ahead of the Denver vs 76'ers game. 

Drew Lock is not yet on the practice field for the Broncos. Matt and Jerry talk about the QB situation going on in Denver and get some help from Zac Stevens from DNVR Broncos and Matt Boyer from BroncosTv. Now that the season is halfway over, is it likely that the 49ers and even the Ravens could both be in Miami come February? Also, Dixie State is going Div.I next fall, what does that mean for schools like Colorado Mesa who could possibly be making the switch in the future? 

When is it too late for teams to try and save their season? Teams like the Broncos maybe should start considering that. Matt rants about his team in Denver and then him and Jerry say which other squads should looking at the future more than the present. 

Matt and Jerry discuss the Denver Nuggets being looked down upon from the mountain that is the Staples Center and predict whether the Nuggets can actually win an NBA Championship. Also, Matt rants about the Denver Broncos before asking when is it time for NFL teams to call it quits on the season? Top 5 Bottom 3 also returns to close out the show. 

Matt is joined by Patriot fan and friend Alejandro Arroyo to preview and predict the matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs. The two also discuss the issue of the AFC being lackluster this year compared to the NFC. Also, preview of the Colorado Mesa vs CSU-Pueblo football matchup. 

Matt and Jerry are joined by Connor Dockery from MET Media at MSU-Denver to debate and discuss which college in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has been the most dominant in the 2019 school year. Colorado Mines? Colorado Mesa? What about MSU-D? Plenty of teams who could be sitting at the top but there could only be one. 

Matt and Jerry discuss Colorado college football, such as Air Force. The head coach of the Falcons, Troy Calhoun sits down with Matt. Also, Connor Dockery from MET Media at MSU-Denver calls in to discuss which college in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference currently has the best athletic programs. Finally, which NFL team is predicted to win their division after a quarter of the season has surpassed? 

Matt dives deep into the state of football in Denver and asks if John Elway needs to take a long hard look in the mirror as ask himself "Can we actually win with this team?" Also, Zac Stevens from DNVR joins the show to talk about the how the week has been inside Bronco practices from Von Miller walking off the podium during a press conference to the injuries on the defensive side of the ball. 

With the recent conclusion of the Premier Lacrosse League, Jerry Peralta and Josh Coleman discuss the rating of the league and compare to other sporting events. Is there more lacrosse fans in the US then people think? Also, Jerry and Josh talk about the concept of the league and the differential in schedules that make it interesting to watch.