Vic Lombardi Show

ESPN's Adam Schefter joined us to day to preview the Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl, and break down the new-look AFC West, now that Pete Carroll is the new Raiders head coach.

0:00 - We're sick and tired of the Tush Push. It should be banned from the game. Vic has a list of other bannable sports plays. Also, Cale Makar is too nice. He's far too kind. He needs to grow some teeth!14:54 - More thoughts on the wild AFC/NFC Championship Weekend. As much as it pains all of us in Denver, the Chiefs already have established a dynasty, even if they lose the Super Bowl. 32:06 - The Mikko Rantanen trade came down to 2 issues. The front office thinks the team has cap problems and depth problems. The trade ostensibly solved both. 

0:00 - ESPN's Adam Schefter made his weekly appearance to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games and to explain to us how/why Refs have the power to award an automatic touchdown if they think it's warranted.18:51 - Lots of rumors are swirling about the Mikko Rantanen trade. Many of them are false. Also, Vic Lombardi made a shot! It took him 60 attempts, but he recreated Jokic's 75-foot buzzer beater. 35:05 - What is a "palpably unfair act?"

0:00 - Late Friday night, Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. What was the reasoning behind the trade? How do we feel about the move, Avs fans?21:19 - A Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl rematch?? Really? Ugh.35:30 - Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland explained his reasoning behind the Rantanen trade in a press conference before Saturday's game.

The Avalanche are coming off a 5-game home stand whether they left a few points on the table against conference opponents. What's Avalanche Defenseman Josh Manson's mindset as they hit the road for a 3-game East Coast road trip?

0:00 - Avalanche Defenseman Josh Manson joined us this morning as the Avalanche travel out east for a 3-game road trip in Boston and NY.24:38 - The AFC West is now essentially a retirement home. Look how old all the head coaches are! Also, the Russell Westbrook Experience is fitting in very well with the Nuggets rotation. So well that Vic decides to recreate his revealing outfit from yesterday's postgame presser. 45:05 - What are some of the best sounds in sports? And why does it sound like Pink Floyd? Then it's time for our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKESSSSSSSSSS

0:00 - What does a quarterback/coach think of Jokic's wild buzzer beater last night? How is Joker's throwing motion?13:15 - Currently, Aaron Gordon is fitting comfortably into his role as a bench player. Will he be okay with staying there? Or will he want to return to the starting lineup?26:19 - Pete Carroll is now the new head coach of the Vegas Raiders. The AFC West is a gauntlet of accomplished coaches now.

0:00 - Yesterday, Nokola Jokic sank one of the wildest shots you'll ever see on a basketball court.17:27 - Just when it seems like Jokic has reached the highest heights of his career, he keeps climbing.32:24 - Shad Khan finally fired GM Trent Baalke after a strange sequence of events. The devil's in the details. Brett pointed out - it demonstrates just how much different Broncos ownership is. More importantly, DMac offered a challenge to Vic: recreate Jokic's wild shot from last night.

0:00 - In honor of last night's heartbreaking Avalanche loss, we dusted off a classic Moser goal call from the past.17:28 - Russell Wilson took a veiled shot at Sean Payton during his interview on the Pat McAfee show yesterday. And honestly? We're here for it. It totally makes sense.35:39 - Update: the guys didn't jump off that legde in our building. Red Panda is amazing halftime entertainment. The Mayor of Philadelphia can't spell. I think that about covers it.

0:00 - Our NFL Insider Jeff Legwold made his weekly appearance with us to discuss the rumors surrounding Vance Joseph. 21:14 - Turns out, we're all alarmingly lazy when it comes to cooking/preparing food. Shocker! 36:50 - LeBron and Anthony Davis are complaining about the state of the Lakers AGAIN. Have you ever looked inward, guys? Have you ever started with the man in the mirror? Also, the Nuggets are facing a surging Sacramento Kings team tonight. What are Vic's keys to the game?

0:00 - What a hearbreaker for the Avs! Even though the kept it close and secured 1 point, the team still has issues they need to address. Clearly. 20:18 - Rumors are swirling about where Vance Joseph might head next! Could he get a head coaching job? Kane said this is a good sign. It bodes well for you when your coordinators are coveted commodities.34:43 - When the Avs lose like they did last night, do you stick around and watch the postgame show? Or do you turn off the TV immediately in disgust?

Nuggets Guard Julian Strawther hopped on the program today! He explained his unique 3-point celebration, talked about his own development as a player, and broke down what it's like playing with two savvy veterans like Jokic and Westbrook. 

0:00 - Do you know what a halfback is JACK? Also, somehow Josh McDaniels got another NFL job. That guy has more lives than a cat. Then, some Nuggets players revealed their favorite guilty pleasure TV shows in an episode of Nuggets Road to Gold on YouTube.16:22 - UConn Men's Basketball Head Coach Dan Hurley is really starting to rub us the wrong way. He just made THE LIST.24:39 - Nuggets Guard Julian Strawther joined the program after his career night vs the 76ers yesterday, and explained the origin of his thumbs down 3-pt celebration.

0:00 - Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar made his weekly appearance with us to break down his squad's loss to Minnesota on Monday and preview their clash with Winnipeg TAHNIGHT.20:15 - Corey Perry scored a goal yesterday while dodging a full plate of nachos that someone threw on the ice. What's the most disruptive and dirty food item a fan could chuck onto the ice?33:57 - The Nuggets are finally starting to stabilize, and Aaron Gordon looks comfortable in his current role coming off the bench. 

0:00 - The Nuggets smashed the 76ers last night in primetime. Embiid or not, it still feels good. Aaron Gordon is really starting to gel with the bench rotation. He might stay there for the rest of the season.20:17 - According to reports, the Broncos aren't planning to re-sign Javonte Williams. That should be surprising to no one. What's next for the Broncos RB room?34:11 - The 2025 MLB HOF class was announced yesterday, and it confirmed something we already kenw: the voters are miserable people.

0:00 - Let's keep piling on philosophers! Who do these guys think they are anyway??13:52 - STOP CONSOLING BRETT ABOUT HIS LIONS. And don't console Vic about the Irish! Let them be! Let them seethe in peace. 32:41 - Seeing your team win a championship causes one emotion more so than any others: relief. 

0:00 - Lions OC and offensive genius (depending on who you ask) Ben Johnson is headed to the Chicago Bears! Do we think he can maximize Caleb Williams' potential?11:13 - The Avalanche released their quarter century team yesterday. Do we think they got it right? Who are some notable omissions?32:09 - Why are philosophers such a big deal? They just say some stuff that sounds smart! How did they make money?

0:00 - The Avalanche fell flat on their face. Notre Dame fell flat on their face, and then made things interesting for a second. No one's in a good mood this morning.16:09 - Alright, it's time for Vic to blow off some steam. No one is safe from his wrath: Ohio State, LeBron James, Bryce Harper, you name it. 35:45 - Word on the street is the Toronto Raptors are shopping Bruce Brown on the open market. Would the Nuggets be able to get him back?

Adam Schefter made his weekly appearance with us to ease Kaner's Lions sadness and recap the NFL Divisional Round insanity. 

0:00 - Vic's Irish will play for a national title today! Will you root for them? Can you sideline your anti-Notre Dame sentiments just for one day?14:40 - The Rockies social media team shared the worst beer pour of all time over the weekend. It's truly baffling. 34:28 - Don't try to console Kaner about the Lions loss! He's mad right now and will be mad for awhile! That's fine! Let it happen! Let him stew.