Denver Broncos Origin Story: Bears Stadium, First Playoff Win & Training Camp Countdown | Bourbon, Broncos & No B.S.

Denver Broncos Origin Story: Bears Stadium, First Playoff Win & Training Camp Countdown | Bourbon, Broncos & No B.S.

From Bourbon, Broncos & NO B.S. Podcast by Denver Broncos Orange Weekly

July 15, 2026 · 43 min · Season 11

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The episode explores the origins of the Denver Broncos, highlighting key moments and figures in the franchise's history leading up to training camp.

The Broncos didn't become Broncos overnight. Before the Orange Crush, before John Elway, before back-to-back titles, there was a nearly-broke minor league baseball owner, a used-uniform franchise, and 13 seasons of losing before Denver's first winning record. In this off-season edition, Kevin and Adam rewind all the way to the beginning — Broncos then versus Broncos now — one week out from training camp. From Bob Howsam buying the team on the cheap in 1959 and the Broncos playing their first games at Bears Stadium, to the naming contest that gave Denver its identity, to John Ralston delivering that elusive first winning season in 1973, this is the franchise history most fans have never heard. The guys break down the 34-21 Christmas Eve playoff breakthrough over the Steelers in 1977, the legend of Barrel Man (Tim McKernan and his $10 bet), Shannon Sharpe calling in the National Guard, C.J. Anderson's overtime dagger against the undefeated Patriots, and the Mile High Magic that keeps showing up when it matters most. Plus a look ahead to training camp, the rookies reporting July 22nd, and why this could finally be a Super Bowl 61 year for Broncos Country. Live every Tuesday night at…

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