Shapiro and Piro

Shapiro and Piro is your classic happy hour sports talk show built for the modern day media landscape. Covering the biggest local stories and the most compelling national angles, Shapiro and Piro bring you the unique takes you didn’t know you needed every weekday on Denver Sports.

Shapiro and Piro is a sports podcast hosted by 104.3 The Fan, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

104.3 The Fan hosts Shapiro and Piro, a sports show with 62 episodes published.

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  Avalanche extend Jared Bednar: is Colorado ready for another run at the Cup?

  Sep 30, 202633 min

  The Colorado Avalanche have extended head coach Jared Bednar as they open a new season with Stanley Cup ambitions. Shapiro and Piro break down what Bednar’s extension means for the franchise and preview the biggest questions facing the Avs heading into tonight’s opener. From expectations for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to roster depth, goaltending and consistency, the fellas discuss what Colorado needs to make another deep playoff run. Is this team ready to contend, and what still needs to fall into place?

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  Colorado’s QB question: should Coach Prime make a change for Texas Tech?

  Sep 29, 202621 min

  Should the Colorado Buffaloes make a change at quarterback before facing Texas Tech? Shapiro and Piro break down CU’s quarterback situation, the case for sticking with JuJu Lewis, and whether a different option could give the offense a spark. We discuss what Deion Sanders and his staff need to evaluate, how much of Colorado’s offensive struggles falls on the quarterback, and what the Buffs must improve against Texas Tech. Is a QB change the answer, or do the problems run deeper?

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  Nikola Jokic commits to Denver: what we learned at Nuggets media day

  Sep 28, 202634 min

  Nikola Jokic made his intentions clear at Denver Nuggets media day: he plans to sign an extension and remain in Denver. Shapiro and Piro break down what his comments mean for the franchise and the biggest takeaways as the Nuggets prepare for the season. The fellas also discuss DeMar DeRozan’s first comments as a Nugget, how he sees his role alongside Jokic, and David Adelman’s growth as a head coach. What did media day reveal about Denver’s direction and championship outlook?

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  Nikola Jokic commits to Denver: what we learned at Nuggets media day

  Sep 28, 202634 min

  Nikola Jokic made his intentions clear at Denver Nuggets media day: he plans to sign an extension and remain in Denver. Shapiro and Piro break down what his comments mean for the franchise and the biggest takeaways as the Nuggets prepare for the season. The fellas also discuss DeMar DeRozan’s first comments as a Nugget, how he sees his role alongside Jokic, and David Adelman’s growth as a head coach. What did media day reveal about Denver’s direction and championship outlook?

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  Denver Nuggets Media Day: 3 BIG Storylines Fans Need to Watch | Shapiro and Piro

  Sep 25, 202622 min

  Denver Nuggets media day brings three major storylines into focus: Nikola Jokic’s contract situation, DeMar DeRozan’s first comments as a Nugget, and David Adelman’s growth as a head coach. Shapiro and Piro break down what fans should watch for, the questions we want answered, and what each storyline could mean for Denver’s season. From Jokic’s long-term future to DeRozan’s role and Adelman’s leadership, there’s plenty to learn as the Nuggets prepare for another championship push.

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