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Section 113 - Views from the Portland Trail Blazers Radio Booth

Travis Demerswww.buzzsprout.com

The Portland Trail Blazers radio broadcast team of Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down all the latest news and action, with great guests and pinpoint analysis

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Section 113 S3 E 12 - Road tripping for the play in

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the season long road trip that started 4-2, and ends in OKC. They talk about having something to play for at this stage of the season, and how the team has evolved in winning situations. Plus, how do things look as they battle for the play in.

Mar 07, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Section 113 S3 E 11 - Historic Blowout

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the Blazers record setting blowout win over Charlotte. They also break down the upcoming 7 game road trip, and how post all star break play this season is different from the last few years.

Feb 24, 202523 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Section 113 S3 E 10 - Red Hot and Rollin'

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the Blazers hottest stretch in years that has seen them win 9 of their last 10 games. Plus they take a big picture view of the changing NBA landscape.

Feb 06, 202525 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Section 113 S3 E9 - Putting it all together

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the Blazers best stretch of basketball this season, as they have won 5 of their last 6 games. They discuss players accepting their roles, and how they've executed them in this recent stretch. Plus, how Chauncey Billups has kept this team motivated, despite a lack of wins.

Jan 30, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Section 113 S3 E8 - Offensive distraction?

Trail Blazers radio partners Travis Demers and Michael Holton are back after a short hiatus. They talk about the positives from the 5 game road trip to start 2025, Scoot Henderson's career night vs Brooklyn, and does offensive success distract from defensive intensity?

Jan 16, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Section 113 S3 E7 - NBA Cup/Bigs are Back

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton are back, this week talking Emirates NBA Cup. Michael went down to Vegas for the championship game for the second straight year, and talks about the growth and it's impact on the league and players. They also discuss the improving health of the team, especially in the front court. Also Deni Avdija continues to be the team's rock as they look to be more consistent as a whole.

Dec 19, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Section 113 S3 E6 - Finding Focus

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton dive into a number of topics. Including the differences between radio and tv broadcasting from Michael's perspective, inconsistencies to start games, and Deni Avdija finding his groove.

Dec 06, 202424 min

Section 113 S3 E5 - Offensive Identity/Michael Shares his story

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton dive into the Blazers improved defense, and Shaedon Sharpe's evolution into a clutch player. They also dissect the team's offensive identity, and Michael shares some stories from the past that have impacted him off the floor in a profound way.

Nov 22, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Section 113 S3 E4 - 2 Games 1 Cup

Chad Doing joins Travis Demers this week, as they break down the Blazers remarkable response to their worst effort of the season. Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan highlighted a couple of big nights at Moda Center.

Nov 14, 202429 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Section 113 S3 E3 - Developing On Schedule

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the first 2 weeks of the regular season, that saw the Blazers go 3-5. They take a look at the development of the young players and the team, along with trying to get over struggling third quarters. We hear from Chauncey Billups and Anfernee Simons as well.

Nov 07, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Section 113 S3 E2 - Season Opening Thoughts

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down what they say in the 3-1 preseason run. They discuss Scoot Henderson's comfortability and with the growth of Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert. Was Donovan Clingan's dominance in the preseason finale a sign of things to come? What does Deni Avdija bring in his first year in Rip City? What themes from the preseason are sustainable? Chauncey Billups has some lineup decisions to make. All of that and more!...

Oct 22, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Section 113 S3 E1 - Preseason Primer

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton get ready for the preseason, which begins Friday October 11 in Seattle against the Clippers. They talk about what they've seen in training camp, and what the outlook and expectations are for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25. They also discuss several individual players, and what is needed from them this season.

Oct 09, 202428 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Section 113 S2 E25 - Draft Night Recap: Clingan + Avdija

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast partners Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down their thoughts of the Trail Blazers drafting UConn Center Donovan Clingan, along with the reported acquisition of Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards. Why did the moves make sense? How do the players fit in? What does it mean for the future?

Jun 28, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Section 113 S2 E 24 - Season Wrap

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast team Travis Demers and Michael Holton give their closing thoughts on the 2023-2024 season. They talk about expectations vs reality, break down Scoot Henderson's rookie campaign, along with the season of many of the players and coaches. Plus, they look ahead to what's next.

Apr 18, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Section 113 S2 E 23 - It's a young man's game

Trail Blazers radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with playing young players down the stretch of the season.

Mar 29, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Section 113 S2 E 22 - Brad Turner LA Times: Clippers, Rebuilding & What If's

Brad Turner from the LA Times brings his many years of basketball knowledge to the conversation with Travis Demers and Michael Holton. He talks about whether or not the Clippers can be the 'superteam' to break the trend, Chauncey Billups role as Blazers Head Coach and all things that come with it, and how would history have changed if things went differently on June 4, 2000.

Mar 21, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Section 113 S2 E 21 - Dominayton the Middle

Trail Blazers Radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about Deandre Ayton's monster week, spotlighting why the Blazers traded for him. They also discussed the never quit attitude and hustle that has produced some highlight plays on both ends of the floor, and the perspective that tonight is the only night that matters, every night. And, winning plays that have defined games.

Mar 16, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Section 113 S2 E 20 - Hard work shows development

Trail Blazers radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the last week which saw the Blazers go 2-2 with a pair of wins over the Grizzlies, and hard fought tight games against the West leaders Minnesota and OKC.

Mar 07, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Section 113 S2 E 19 - Adjusting the goals

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast Team Travis Demers & Michael Holton talk about how the latest injuries effect the teams' goals heading into the stretch run. They talk about effort vs wins, and how they don't always align, and get ready for back to back games in Memphis. In addition, the guys take a look at the championship contenders in both conferences with 6 weeks remaining in the regular season.

Mar 01, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Section 113 S2 E 18 - Run Your Race

Trail Blazers Radio Team Travis Demers and Michael Holton get into post All-Star Break basketball. They give some brief thoughts about All-Star weekend, paint the picture of where the Blazers are entering the final stretch, and talk about what is expected in the final 24 games of the 2023-24 season.

Feb 23, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Section 113 S2 E17 - Trade Deadline Review/What is next?

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast team of Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the Trail Blazers decisions at the trade deadline, and listen to what GM Joe Cronin had to say. They talked about why the team made minimal moves, how they have developed, and what the future holds. The question of which path - one reminiscent of the Thunder, or the Rockets makes sense, or if something completely different is where they should go.

Feb 09, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Section 113 S2 E16 - Dame's Return & Continuity on The Floor

Trail Blazers Radio Team Travis Demers and Michael Holton give their perspectives on Damian LIllard's return night in Portland - from the spectacle and emotion of it, to the impressive Blazers' win. Plus, they talk about how the health and continuity of this team has led to better basketball of late, and DeAndre Ayton's emergence.

Feb 02, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Section 113 S2 E15 - Finding a Flow

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton are back at it, explaining what it's like sliding over and filling in for Kevin and Lamar on TV. They also break down why the health of the Blazers has led to better play, and the NBA Calendar's effect on players psyche.

Jan 25, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Section 113 S2 E14 - Back on track?

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the Blazers trying to rebound after a rough road trip to start 2024, and the close win over Brooklyn Wednesday Night. They talk about the most recent changes to the starting lineup, leadership, and what is the best path for Scoot Henderson's development. They also broke down what actually leads to on court success, and what it will look like when this team finally clicks.

Jan 18, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Section 113 S2 E13 - Conversation with Pooh Jeter

Trail Blazers Radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton sit down with Trail Blazers player development Coach and Rip City Remix Assistant GM Pooh Jeter. They talk about how Pooh puts those two roles together, and how he works with Scoot Henderson as well as other players. Pooh also shares his journey and philosophies that have taken him from the inner city to the University of Portland, Europe and Asia, the G league and now the NBA. The common thread of all of those things? Relationships....

Jan 11, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Section 113 S2 E12 - Conversation with Mark Tyndale

Trail Blazers Radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton sit down with Assistant Coach Mark Tyndale to talk about his career path, player development, relationships and how to build the tools needed to be successful.

Jan 04, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Section 113 S2 E11 - Back to Defense

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the Blazers refocus on defense following a big win vs Sacramento.

Dec 27, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Section 113 S2 E10 - Streak Snapped

Trail Blazers Radio Team of Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about what went into the Blazers 7 game losing streak, and how they were able to break it against a good Suns team. How are things evolving with a healthier roster? Why has the defense struggled as the offense improves? And what will the rest of 2023 look like with a favorable schedule.

Dec 20, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Section 113 S2 E9 - Youth Development

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the development of the team's youth: Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara, Shaedon Sharpe and Jabari Walker.

Dec 13, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Section 113 S2 E8 - QUARTER POINT

Trail Blazers Radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the season through the first 20 games. What have the results looked like compared to expectations? Despite being 6-14, nearly every game has been close as this team learns how to win.

Dec 07, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 8
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