In the debut episode of The Other Tom Green Show, veteran broadcaster Tom Green kicks off his podcasting journey with none other than Denver sports legend Ron Zappolo.
From the rise of the Orange Crush Broncos in 1977 to the unforgettable characters who shaped Denver sports culture, Tom and Ron dive into a wide-ranging conversation filled with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and decades of experience in news, sports, and television.
š¤ What youāll hear in this episode:
Ronās memories of covering the 1977 Broncosā magical Super Bowl run
Career highlights: from mentorship under Maury Povich to joining Denverās powerhouse Channel 4 sports team
Colorful stories about Doug Moe, Dan Reeves, Sonny Lubick, and Wade Phillips
The pressures and triumphs of covering both sports and breaking news ā including the challenges of anchoring during 9/11
Reflections on leaving the TV world, life after the newsroom, and the joy of storytelling
The episode closes on a personal note as Ron shar...