Fandom from Afar
Join me as I discuss my journey as a Colorado sports fan living in Florida and my interviews with sports fans that are forced to enjoy their favorite teams from a distance.
Episodes
63 episodes
Nuggets 1-0, Revenge Tour has Started!
We ride the full Game 1 emotional swing, from early panic to a clutch finish that puts Denver up 1-0. We break down what actually changed after the first quarter, then lay out what we loved, what worries us, and what we think Game 2 is about to...
It's Playoff Time for our Denver Nuggets
The playoffs arrive and we map Denver’s clearest path back to a championship, starting with the Timberwolves rematch that still feels personal. We weigh Minnesota’s athletic pressure against Jokic-led skill, then zoom out to bracket picks, awar...
Nuggets Scenarios - Final Four Edition
We take a clear-eyed look at where the Nuggets sit with five games left, why the West standings feel like a coin flip, and how injuries keep shaping everything. Then we run a March Madness style Nuggets Final Four of outcomes and land on why Jo...
Nuggets are Getting Healthy
We step back from the game log and map the most injured season of the Jokic era, finding real bench depth, a sharper identity, and a path back to title form. Player by player, we weigh roles, health, and how the rotation should harden for May.<...
Nuggets are a Hallmark Movie
We recap a 3–1 stretch, then turn the Nuggets into a Hallmark movie using bingo tropes, from Jokic’s “magical elder” aura to Cam Johnson’s small-town fit and Bruce Brown’s joyful return. Predictions land, humility holds, and we close with a rem...
Happy Jokmas! Nuggets are Streaking at Home and on the Road
We celebrate Jokmas and retrace how one bold choice turned Jokic into the franchise’s axis while breaking down a seven-game run that mixed an odd home slide with an elite road streak. We make fresh predictions, own past misses, and share a simp...
Thankful for the Nuggets
We recap a 13-4 start that swings from a statement win in Houston to puzzling losses against the Bulls and Kings, then pull real lessons from injuries, depth minutes, and Cam Johnson’s heating up. Predictions, corrections, and a reading rec kee...
Nuggets Rolling, Jokic Ascendant
We break down a 9–2 start, a seven-game sprint, and why Jokic’s form looks better than any past MVP run. We also dig into new additions that stabilize the bench, the Thunder’s rise, a wobbly East, and a grounded 5–1 forecast.• seven-gam...
Why the Nuggets Offense Looks Unstoppable Right Now
We break down a 3–1 start with quick-hit game reviews, a full-throated salute to a locked-in Jamal Murray, and why Denver’s offense feels inevitable. The bench steadies, Cam Johnson’s shot will come, and we make a bold Halloween streak predicti...
How the Entire NBA Relates to the Nuggets
We set expectations for a loaded Denver season, explain why the offense could be historic, and map out which teams truly threaten a title run. Fresh rotations, a steadier bench, and a sharper defensive plan change the floor and raise the ceilin...
Nuggets Training Camp has Started!
We recap a high-impact offseason, a refreshed coaching staff, and a reshaped roster, then shift to training camp vibes where Jokić is loose and Jamal Murray arrives locked in. The mood is light, the roles make sense, and the title window feels ...
The Offseason is almost over! We are Back!
After an unexpected summer break, Fandom from Afar returns with renewed energy and a streamlined focus on Denver Nuggets coverage. What started feeling like a chore has been transformed back into a passion project with some exciting changes for...
Nuggets A+ Offseason
The Denver Nuggets front office has completely transformed the roster this offseason with several high-impact moves that address key weaknesses while maintaining championship aspirations. New co-GMs Ben Tenzer and John Wallace have executed a b...
50 Episodes Deep: The Children of Fandom Finally Speak
In this special 50th episode, I invite my children Evelyn and Bennett to reveal what it's like growing up with a basketball-obsessed parent who constantly talks about the Denver Nuggets and MVP Nikola Jokić. The kids rate my sports fanaticism b...
Nuggets Offseason Preview
The Nuggets face crucial decisions this offseason with multiple paths forward after a disappointing follow-up to their championship season. Josh Kroenke's emphasis on internal development signals one approach, but trade possibilities and free a...
Nuggets Playoff Run Comes to an End
The defending champion Denver Nuggets' season ended with a disappointing Game 7 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as Denver's lack of depth was exposed against the younger, more athletic Thunder team. Despite the difficult ending, the m...
Nuggets prep for Game 7, Again!!
The Nuggets force a Game 7 against the Thunder with a resilient Game 6 victory at home. Julian Strawther emerges as an unexpected hero while Jamal Murray delivers a gutsy performance despite battling the flu.• Nuggets have gone to Game ...
Nuggets are Clutch! Up 2-1 on Thunder
The Nuggets showcase their championship pedigree against the Oklahoma City Thunder in an intense playoff series, demonstrating their clutch mentality and toughness despite challenges. Through three games, Denver displays remarkable resilience a...
Game 7 Westbrook
The Nuggets defeat the Clippers in Game 7, adding another chapter to their history of decisive playoff games and setting up a second-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Denver's victory came through unexpected heroes as Russell Westbr...
Nuggets Fight Back!
The Nuggets-Clippers playoff series has delivered incredible drama with four unique games showcasing championship-level resilience. Aaron Gordon's historic game-winning buzzer-beating dunk saved Game 4 and tied the series 2-2, becoming the firs...
The Beast Awakens: Nuggets Find New Life After Major Shake-up
The Nuggets shocked the basketball world by firing both championship-winning head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with just three games left in the regular season, sparking a dramatic turnaround in team energy and performa...
Panic time in Denver!
The Denver Nuggets are in a tailspin with four straight losses despite Nikola Jokić's historic offensive production. Championship hopes are fading as the team battles injuries, exhaustion, and disconnection with just three games left in the reg...
Nuggets are a Mystery and My Favorite Sports Bracket
The Nuggets have been on a wild rollercoaster ride, from Jokić's historic 30-20-20 game to baffling losses against the league's worst teams and impressive wins against its best.• Nikola Jokić made NBA history with the first 30-20-20 gam...
Why Jamal Murray's Performance Could Make or Break the Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are striving for consistency in their play as they approach the playoffs. Jamal Murray's fluctuating performances are a significant focal point as the team navigates a tight schedule and strives to find their rhythm.•...
Nuggets' Rom Com: We Love them!
Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA players might fit into the whimsical world of rom-coms? As the Denver Nuggets ride the highs and lows of their season, I've taken a creative leap, blending the thrill of basketball with the charm of ...
