Tom Green welcomes Susie Wargin for an in-depth conversation on her journey through Denver media, her work with the Broncos, and the changing landscape of sports and broadcasting. From early radio days to becoming a trusted sideline reporter, Susie shares behind-the-scenes stories, career lessons, and her perspective on the growth of women’s sports and media in Colorado. The conversation also touches on CSU athletics, coaching influences, and the importance of relationships in sports broadcasting.
00:00 Denver’s women’s sports moment & NWSL/WNBA discussion
02:27 Susie Wargin’s Colorado Explosion story (ABL days)
04:28 Growth of women’s basketball & Becky Hammon impact
07:48 CSU football, Sonny Lubick & program legacy
11:24 Jim Mora & building CSU football culture
13:00 Susie’s path to CSU & early career aspirations
14:26 Discovering radio & early broadcasting passion
16:30 First radio job & learning on-air skills
18:30 Concerts, music scene & early DJ experiences
20:08 Transition to TV & returning to radio
21:07 “Say yes” mindset & career growth
26:30 Break into sports radio & Broncos/KOA opportunity
28:10 CSU sidelines & early TV career at 9News
29:09 Broncos radio crew chemistry & sideline role
31:01 Covering good vs. bad Broncos teams
32:04 Building relationships with players
33:17 TV career challenges & “anchor hair” era
35:45 Growth of women in sports media
37:16 Mentorship & supporting next generation
40:43 ‘Cut, Traded, Fired, Retired’ podcast origin story
