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Keep it up Ryan.

I was a subscriber and regular listener of the podcast through the entirety of the 22-23 championship run season. I enjoyed the content as a newer NBA fan and loved listening to the recaps of games, especially when I couldn’t watch games due to the Denver/Comcast blackout. But since the podcast started being recorded during YouTube livestreams, the podcast quality has really suffered. You often hear Ryan struggling with the technology or referring to things that can only be seen on YouTube. As an audio-only listener, this has negatively impacted my experience with the podcast. I was already pulling away from regular listening to the podcast when it started including advertisements for guns. Maybe I’m in the minority as a sports fan, but regardless of views on guns, it seems insensitive to the many victims of senseless gun violence to advertise for the sale and recreation of guns. For these reasons I’ve officially unsubscribed from the podcast and will be looking elsewhere for my Nuggets content. I’m disappointed to lose this source, but some things are more important.

Good stuff, like your show. 👍

This is an excellent podcast for Nuggets fans to listen to. Ryan’s passion for Nuggets basketball shines brightly in a way that I think die hard Nuggets fans can appreciate. Ryan is great with analytics, but he also has a talent for taking those analytics and providing insightful and interesting thoughts and analysis. Ryan’s personality subtly shows throughout these podcasts, which provide a layer of unintended humor that I think makes this podcast even more enjoyable. I also have to give kudos for how noticeably hard Ryan has been working over the years at what he’s building—I was amazed last summer at how much content Ryan was able to generate during the offseason. I know that can’t be easy, and is only something a true Nuggets fan can deliver to their listeners. I’ve been a listener for years, so this review is long overdue, but I cannot recommend this podcast enough for Nuggets fans.

Extremely good content. Knowledge!

I really like Ryan’s perspective. Great listen for all NBA fans not just for Nuggets fans.

Ryan is awesome. Great content, informative and fun podcast. Despite the bias, Ryan manages to bring fair analysis, which has become increasingly less common in the media.

Ryan is a great insightful and analytical listen for all nuggets fans!

I’ve listened for over a year now while I work overnights and just been an absolute joy the whole time. A great deep dive into an awesome topic.

Amazing, concise analysis from a guy who knows ball. Not to be missed if you’re a basketball fan.

Ryan is a keen follower of all things Nugget and is an entertaining and honest listen. Great work!

Must listen for year round Nugs content. Thanks RB!

Great addition to enjoying the Nuggs season. Ryan has some great insights and really knows the team!

Easily one of the best podcasts for Nuggets fans, highly recommend!

I like all the Nuggets media but Blackburn is my favorite. He has a more sophisticated knowledge of the game and shares objective critiques when the team struggles. I’m blown away, too, that he seems to know every NBA player’s name and what they do and don’t do well. And because the dulcet tones of his voice put my wife to sleep, she often requests we listen to Pickaxe & Roll at bedtime and is a huge fan. I do wish he’d analyze the rest of the league more and assess the opposing team a bit longer as well, especially the other contenders. His predictions of lineup changes are also hilariously unreliable, but predicting that Michael Malone will adjustment to bad play is a fool’s errand. I’m good with the wishful thinking.

Ryan is the legend that first discovered 2,000, 1,000, and 500 in a season for Jokic. This stat went viral and helped Jokic get that 2nd MVP. Ryan also provides fascinating analysis of all things Nuggets!

Just wanted to say thanks for putting out so much quality content. It doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate it!

blackburn goes in depth about all things nuggets if you want to keep up in the long nba season listening to this pod should be a no brainer

The ONLY place to get your nuggets info whether during the season or offseason. Doesn’t matter the outlet he uses, just that he’s there.

Ryan is completely dialed in to all things Nuggets and has a good feel for the league in general, too. Always look forward to this pod dropping - keep up the great work!

Must-listen Nuggets pod for true diehard fans. Ryan is super plugged into all things Nuggets, particularly when it comes to stats/quantitative analysis. I would pay to subscribe, but I can’t, so I just tell every Nuggets fan to listen!

Host’s voice is overly expressive like he’s reading a picture book to a kindergarten class. I personally find it annoying and hard to listen to.

I have been following the Nuggets since the David Thompson days and love Ryan’s work. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and articulate.

There isn’t much to say. Ryan gives great Nuggets content before, during, and after every season. For the past year I’ve heard 4/5 of the weekly podcasts. Can’t recommend enough. Thank you Ryan.

Episode on front office, Malone and ownership was so well timed. Ryan does such a good job of reading the temperature of Nuggets fans. I’m still convinced biggest problem we have is the Kroenkes. Until they sell I fear the Jokic era will end in disappointment. This is the beat player in franchise history and we may still end this without a title.

Ryan brings entertaining and knowledgeable analysis to the Nuggets. Always love listening to his takes!

Ryan always brings accurate interesting analysis to Nuggets Nation. One of the best in the biz! Religious listener!

Can’t believe this guy is only like 25. Honestly one of the best analysts in all of Basketball - you’d think he’s a media veteran when you hear Ryan break down the game.

This podcast is the best way to cope with sad Nuggets losses, and Blackburn is lots of fun when Denver wins, too. Sometimes he has astonishing takes or overstates some strength or weakness of a particular player or combo, but who doesn’t? Fallible mortal like us all, Blackburn manages to be more insightful than most of us and certainly more entertaining than many.

Love your perspective on the game! I listen to every episode! Go Nuggets! Keep up the good work!

Host Ryan Blackburn is the king of Nuggets analytics, and manages to make what is usually a dry topic interesting. He not only has the numbers, but also does a creditable job explaining what goes into them. And he puts them in context as the Nuggets season progresses. At first, I was put off by Ryan's overreliance on favorite catch phrases ("It's not perfect", "It is what it is", "We shall see", etc. but he seems to be saying them less often as he relaxes into his podcast host role Either that or he's growing on me. Or both. I usually listen to the Denver Stiffs podcast immediately after games, then turn to Ryan for the numbers. Locked on Nuggets is another worthwhile listen.

This is my go to podcast for Nuggets info. I find Ryan’s analysis spot on, and he’s never afraid to call it like it is. Always a good take, always worth a listen.

Ryan does a great job as a typically solo Podcaster breaking down the games and giving some very smart analysis. This pod and the DNVR nuggets show are the two I always listen to immediately the next day after a game to learn more about why the Nuggets won or loss.

Ryan does a great job informing fans of what’s going on and keeps the listener engage at all times. Great listen daily !

Great reality takes. Not just fandom

The only place I go to stay up to date with Nuggets Basketball while living in the DC Metro area. Ryan is always awesome to listen to and love when he has on special guests from other conference rivals pods.

Smart and analytic. My favorite sports podcast.

I listen to all of Ryan's podcasts while stretching in the morning. Very bright young man. A pleasure to start my day with him. Howard Selinger

Ryan is a multitalented, super dedicated Nuggets fan and analyst. He’s been showing up for years. 5/5

Ryan Blackburn does an exceptional job breaking down and analyzing the Denver Nuggets. He always comes with a fresh take and doesn’t let bias overtake what he talks about. I’ve only been listening to him for about a year and a half but I know he is one of the best voices in Nuggets media and deserves a much larger following.

I really appreciate the pre and post game insights! Great to hear a break down each morning after a game and I enjoy the guests that he has on! Subscribe and enjoy! Good luck on your move!!

always gets a listen from me. I always enjoy it

Very thorough and informed analysis of the Nuggets, as always.

Ryan Blackburn is an awesome Nuggets reporter. He does very in depth reviews of games and Nuggets news in general. And he’s just a passionate Nuggets fan which is great.

Ryan Blackburn is about two things and only two things in life: having an enormous hog and Nuggets basketball. If you share either of these, this pod is a must listen. Super knowledgeable about the Xs and Os of basketball, analytics, and player development. He has an eye for talent and has a great handle on the team. For the other thing Ryan talks about he gives helpful tips for those of us that need to ease our way in with women, 100% a must subscribe for the well endowed and Nuggets fans.

Always tune in when I can. Great analysis and guests. Kept me engaged during the season after the Murray injury haha so I’m appreciative for that

This is a nice easy listen to stay up to date on the latest happenings with the Denver Nuggets. Ryan knows his stuff, great, passionate Nuggets analyst as endorsed by the GOAT Dorris Burke!

Ryan does an incredible job at using actual data to support his analysis without making the discussion too technical or difficult to understand. He had some REALLY good line-up analysis last season!! He is teaching me about basketball as he covers this team, it’s awesome. I enjoy his sense of humor and demeanor as well, makes it feel like your chatting with your buddies about the Nuggets. Keep up the great work, Ryan!!

I enjoy Ryan’s insight and his own perspective about the state of the Nuggets during the season and the offseason.