Episodes

  • One Step Forward, and One Step Back
    Mar 19 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 1-1 back-to-back vs the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. Both games matter, but Denver's inability to string together wins is holding them back from building any real momentum. Ryan discusses the turnover issues for Nikola Jokic, the 7-man rotation from David Adelman, and more concerns for the Nuggets.


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    44 mins
  • Embiid OUT tonight + NBA Expansion Imminent
    Mar 17 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup tonight and another missed opportunity to see Nikola Jokic vs Joel Embiid. He breaks down Nuggets fans' most hated players, then discusses NBA Expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas being imminent.


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    46 mins
  • MASSIVE Comeback Win vs San Antonio, Is Momentum Building?
    Mar 13 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets comeback win vs San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were fantastic, while Spencer Jones played perhaps his best game of the year. Ryan discusses the comeback, why it matters, and what's next for Denver: a HUGE game vs the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

    Come to Number Thirty-Eight to the Mile High Sports Watch Party on Saturday Night for food, drinks, giveaways, and a pregame podcast with Ryan Blackburn before the Nuggets face the Lakers!


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    52 mins
  • Cam Johnson SHINES! Nuggets Dominate Rockets, a Blip or a Signal?
    Mar 12 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets big win over the Houston Rockets, showcasing an aggressive Cam Johnson, impressive Christian Braun, and a strong Nuggets defense. Ryan discusses the win, if it was a blip on the radar or a sign of improvement, and previews tonight's game s San Antonio Spurs.


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    42 mins
  • Jokic vs SGA was cinema, but OKC is Inevitable
    Mar 10 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets loss to Oklahoma City Thunder in which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a game-winning three. Nikola Jokic battled in the second half, but the Thunder were inevitable. Does OKC have Denver's number?


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    53 mins
  • BIG Week for the Denver Nuggets
    Mar 9 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over an important week for the Denver Nuggets against four of the top five teams in the Western Conference. He discusses tonight's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the injury status of Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson, and how the rest of the week will shape Denver's final stretch run.


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    41 mins
  • It simply might not be the Denver Nuggets' year
    Mar 7 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey go LIVE at Number Thirty-Eight, reacting to an ugly Denver Nuggets loss to the New York Knicks last night. Aaron Gordon made his return, but Jamal Murray immediately suffered an injury that may hold him out for weeks. Is it simply not Denver's year amid horrible injury luck and a Western Conference that just might be better than them?


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    55 mins
  • The Next 7 Games will Define the Nuggets
    Mar 5 2026

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the next 7 games on the Denver Nuggets schedule and why he thinks they will define who and what the Nuggets can be in a playoff environment. Will the Nuggets make a run against the top teams in the NBA? He also discusses some roster moves.


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    52 mins