• The Stiddy Gritty
    Jan 22 2026

    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.

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