He was the first NHL player drafted out of West Point, became a Stanley Cup champion and spent over a decade in the show. But it wasn't easy for Dan Hinote, especially after hockey as a salesman and stockbroker. Today life is better as a coach. Listen ➡️

Nothing rattles Keith Bishop. A force on the Broncos offensive line for 10 years followed by 2 decades with the DEA. Facing Lyle Alzado and missions in Afghanistan were "normal." Today he's the VP of Broncos security and still not one to mess with. Listen:

RT @SusieWargin: Tyrone Braxton is the epitome the @CTFRPodcast: battling the lows and rising up:.2 Super Bowls losses✅.2 Super Bowl victor….

He was a star 3-sport athlete in Lamar. When Scott Elarton was drafted 25th overall in 1998, he thought he'd be an Astro for life. But the pro game has a way of quelling dreams. Today he uses his experiences to help players with their mental game. Listen:

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, but memories of Draft Day for players will never be forgotten. Hear Draft Day stories from 14 former @Broncos including Peyton Manning, Von Miller, TD, Champ & more in the latest Special Edition episode!.

Hockey was his life. Kyle Quincey found his niche as a defenseman in the NHL. He also dealt with major injuries & over 20 concussions. In retirement he dealt with life, including his son's brain tumor & figuring out who he was. He's on a path now. Listen:

Growing up in Fort Collins he had no plans for CSU: until Coach Lubick convinced him otherwise. @_dallasdavis became a captain & star for the Rams, on and off the field. His NFL time was short, but his front office gig in MLB has lasted years. Listen now:

If he were asked to send a message today, it would be a cordial email to a financial client. But back in his hockey days, Rick Berry's messages usually packed a punch. His path from a small Canadian town to the NHL was long, but very rewarding. Listen now:

He grew up loving basketball & horses. Ricardo Patton's coaching would take him to many stops, including over a decade in Boulder where he recruited Chauncey Billups. Now Mr. Big Shot has recruited him to lead the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy. Listen:

He was a pitcher in high school & juco with no future in baseball. Charlie Blackmon was prepared to get his finance degree from Georgia Tech & enter the working world. until he discovered he could hit. Nearly 2 more decades of baseball followed. Listen:

She'll head into the @COSportsHoF in 2025 with good reason: Lisa Van Goor is a basketball legend. The girl from SD was the 1st male or female at CU to score 2K points & grab 1K boards. The 5X international All-Star now serves as ED of @Buffs4Life1. Listen:

After playing for @wyo_football, his road to the pros took an interesting path. After spending several years in the @CFL, Longmont’s Gabe Knapton set himself up for success in retirement as a firefighter, business owner & family man. Listen now!

Nate leads a team of 300 people, coaches high school football and is a girl dad of 3. Listen:

He spent his junior year at NC State recovering from a single car crash. The next year, Nate Irving was an All-American. @JusSayNate learned early from tough lessons. There were plenty more after the Broncos drafted him: a Super Bowl loss, injuries & being cut. These days⬇️

He's an Entertainment Capital native, but Kenn Solomon didn't need Vegas to entertain the world. He created an opportunity when he cold called the Nuggets & formed a Hall of Fame mascot. Retirement was a little weird, but now new doors are opening. Listen:

He's Colorado through & through. DPS kid, Mullen grad. Little rough around the edges. Made a big mark with @CSUFootball. Also lost a year for a failed drug test. @RickyBrewer56 learned some valuable lessons. Lessons he now passes on as a principal. Listen:

The No Fly Zone has a reunion at today's Broncos game. The 2 "Juniors" are fantastic episodes: Chris Harris Jr & David Bruton Jr. Each had to prove their worth, Chris as an undrafted free agent and David as a 4th round pick. They did. Listen links:

After an injury his senior year at Oklahoma, Corey Nelson figured the NFL wasn't an option. So @C_Ne7son doubled down on classes & graduated. Turns out the NFL was an option: Broncos 7th rounder, SB 50 champ, more injuries & uphill battles. Listen now!

He wasn't offered a college football scholarship until basketball season of his senior year. Once Kansas offered, others followed, but @ChrisHarrisJr kept receipts. for a long time. The chip on his undrafted shoulder led to quite the NFL career. Listen:

He started playing football in high school and earned a scholarship at William & Mary. Jim Ryan planned to graduate and start working, until a Broncos scout called. Undrafted, the LB signed with Denver, made the team & had a 10 year NFL career. Listen: