The season is over, and the post-mortem is officially underway. John and CaptainBronco sit down to dissect a brutal 10-7 loss to the Patriots, Sean Payton’s questionable decision-making, and the subsequent coaching exodus in Denver. From the "Big Peener Energy" of the front office to the unsettling reality of Vance Joseph’s job security, no stone (or coach) is left unturned. Grab a drink, because we’re processing this one the only way we know how: with blunt honesty and a side of Epstein-file-fueled banter.

Key Topics Discussed:

The Patriots Heartbreak: Why not kicking the field goal was the ultimate "Bozo" move.

The Storm in Denver: How the weather changed the game and why the coaching staff wasn't ready.

The Coaching Carousel: Firing Joe Lombardi and the surprising promotion of Davis Webb.

The Vance Joseph Dilemma: Why "Vancey-Pants" is still here and why the league didn't want him.

Bo Nix vs. Sean Payton: The rising tension between the rookie QB and the head coach regarding injury disclosures.

Off-Season Dreams: Targeting Michael Pittman Jr. and the $40 million cap space.

The Epstein Files & Diddy Parties: A wild detour into the darkest corners of celebrity news and billionaire antics.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] - Introduction and the Missing Captain’s Hat.

[00:02:15] - The Bet: 3 Ounces of "Golden Nectar" after the Super Bowl.

[00:07:30] - Post-Mortem: Why Sean Payton cost the Broncos the Patriots game.

[00:13:45] - Weather vs. Strategy: The second-half snowstorm disaster.

[00:19:00] - The Joe Lombardi Firing: Was he just a "Yes Man" for Payton?

[00:25:30] - The Vance Joseph "Problem": Why no one else would hire him.

[00:32:00] - Bo Nix Injury Controversy: The rift between QB and Coach.

[00:40:45] - Off-Season Outlook: $40M in cap space and the need for a WR1.

[00:45:00] - The "Budgy Smuggler" Discussion & Australian NFL ads.

[00:52:00] - The Epstein Files & Celebrity Gossip Detour.

[01:05:00] - Hall of Fame Snubs: Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick.

[01:15:00] - Closing Thoughts: The future of the Big Peener Energy.

In this electric episode of The Booze Up, John and the Captain break down the Broncos' shocking and euphoric victory over the Buffalo Bills to secure a spot in the AFC Championship game. They relive the rollercoaster of emotions—from the despair of Bo Nix's injury to the "Stiddy Gritty" triumph led by Jarrett Stidham. Plus, they dive into the controversial Brandon Cook catch, debate the "scumbag" fairy tale of New York, and get hyped for the showdown against New England.

Key Topics:

The Buffalo Miracle: Reacting to the Broncos' huge upset win over the Bills.

Stidham's Moment: Analyzing Jarrett Stidham’s steady performance and the "Stiddy Gritty" phenomenon.

The Controversy: A deep dive into the "was it a catch?" debate surrounding Brandon Cook.

Jersey Talk: John's Travis Henry jersey and the curse of obscure player names.

AFC Championship Preview: Early thoughts on facing the Patriots and being 5-point underdogs.

Vibe Check: How the fanbase went from "season over" to Super Bowl dreaming in 24 hours.

Detailed Timestamps

[00:00:00] - Intro & The "Stiddy Gritty": John debuts his new glasses and the guys celebrate the unexpected playoff run.

[00:02:15] - The Wet Blanket Moment: John recounts his despair when Bo Nix got hurt and his shock at the win.

[00:07:00] - The Sean Payton Factor: Discussing coaching, that weird screen pass, and the team's grit.

[00:10:45] - The Catch Controversy: Was it a catch? Analyzing the Brandon Cook interception-touchdown madness.

[00:16:30] - Jersey Lore: John explains why he owns a Travis Henry jersey and the guys discuss "Reidy" athletes.

[00:23:45] - The Jarrett Stidham Appreciation Society: Giving credit to the backup QB who stepped up.

[00:29:00] - Patriots Preview: Looking ahead to the AFC Championship game and the 5-point spread.

[00:36:15] - Final Thoughts: "Big Peener Energy" and wrapping up before the next big game.