What is the value of Damian Lillard to the Blazers in 2025? On court play? Mentorship? And, by the way, what are the ins and outs of mentorship itself? The NBA holds parallels, but also significant differences from your ordinary mentorship situation. All this and more this week on Trail Daddy! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad c...
Aug 03, 2025•52 min
Dave runs down Yang Hansen and the Trail Blazers in NBA Summer League so far, more about Jrue Holiday, and his philosophy of conversation about sports, basketball, and life! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min
It's the offseason omnibus episode of Trail Daddy! Dave runs down the Jrue Holiday-Anfernee Simons trade and who it impacts, the drafting of Yang Hansen, buying out Deandre Ayton, and where all these things leave the Trail Blazers. Are they any farther ahead now than they were two weeks ago? Plus Damian Lillard, Summer League, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gil...
Jul 06, 2025•56 min
This week Dave talks about big developments around the NBA--the Finals and the LA Lakers sale--and runs down the Top 20 NBA Draft prospects. Which candidates are suitable for the Blazers and which should they avoid? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 24, 2025•51 min
In this week's episode Dave talks NBA Finals, the price of parity in the league, why fans tend to criticize rather than credit GM's, Joe Cronin's long tunnel, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 08, 2025•39 min
The Trail Blazers know their draft position for the June NBA Draft. Dave gives his opinion of the outcome and how it can impact the upcoming season for the Blazers. The Blazers are selecting 11th in the draft. What should the team do with the pick? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 27, 2025•51 min
The reviews of individual Trail Blazers players this year pointed to some fascinating conclusions about the team as a whole. Hear what those are and what we might expect as the next season commences! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 10, 2025•47 min
What will the Blazers do in the off-season? Dave runs down the procedure step by step: draft, trades, contracts, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2025•35 min
Hear Dave take the gloves off discussing the rationale, the caveats, and the potential problems behind the Blazers extending the contract of Head Coach Chauncey Billups. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2025•40 min
Dave looks at the upcoming end of the Trail Blazers' 24-25 season. What are we seeing, what are we hoping for, and what to watch for in the final games of the year! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 30, 2025•29 min
In this week's episode Dave talks about the most promising Trail Blazers losing streak of the season, the ins and outs (and future) of Coach Chauncey Billups, the development of your favorite Blazers, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 17, 2025•49 min
Dave takes stock of the Blazers season so far. After 59 games, what questions have been answered, and how might that affect the road forward this summer? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2025•40 min
The Blazers have won 6 of 7 games! What in the world is going on? Dave breaks down how their play has improved in January, the players most responsible for the upswing, and why this might be significant for the franchise. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 04, 2025•57 min
The Blazers are in the middle of a rough stretch but Scoot Henderson sure is looking good! Dave discusses the reason and significance of these developments and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 13
Anfernee Simons is making waves with his interview about his struggles with the current incarnation of the Trail Blazers. How valid are his complains and where does the weight lie in this argument? Is this the end for Ant? Hot show ahead! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 12
The Blazers have rented out entire rows of seats on the struggle bus this month. Dave shares the root causes of their woes, including one very surprising source that was supposed to be a strength. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 15, 2024•35 min
It's Black Friday weekend! Dave Deckard runs down the Trail Blazers roster asking whether we should buy or pass on the direction of the team and its main members. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 30, 2024•41 min•Ep. 10
The Blazers won two games in a row this week! Dave breaks down how it happened, all the players stepping up right now, and what it means for the future. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 17, 2024•42 min
The Trail Blazers hold a 2-3 record after wins this week versus the Pelicans and Clippers! Could it get any better? Dave Deckard shares how, plus all the things going well for the young club! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2024•47 min
The Portland Trail Blazers have returned and so has the Trail Daddy Podcast! Hear Dave Deckard break down Portland's opening night game versus the Warriors, their new players, and the fresh approach to the season! How successful can they be? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 7
Today Dave takes time to remember Bill Walton through his unique contribution to the Trail Blazers and their fan base. Hear how Dollar Bill established a relationship that nobody else could, or has, between Portland fans and NBA basketball. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 08, 2024•30 min
Dave Deckard does what he does best, taking you on a tour of Portland Trail Blazers head coaches and their tenures, asking what the history of the franchise can teach us about Chauncey Billups, his prospects, and his tenure today. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks got eliminated from the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dave puts the loss, and Lillard's career, in perspective. Does this diminish, or change, anything? Who is Damian Lillard, really? And how should he be interpreted in Trail Blazers lore? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
May 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 4
In this edition of Trail Daddy, Dave Deckard answers your questions about the biggest story of the Trail Blazers season, drafting big men, and Head Coach Chauncey Billups. Don't miss it! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 23, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the inaugural episode of a new Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard looks at 5 questions dogging the Trail Blazers right now and whether the team has made any progress towards answering them. In the midst of a frustrating season, let's take stock of the franchise and see where they need to go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2024•33 min•Ep. 2
Dave Deckard returns to podcasting with Trail Daddy, your weekly show covering the Portland Trail Blazers. In this inaugural episode, Dave addresses a half-dozen misconceptions surrounding the Blazers during this rough season and opens up hope for the path ahead. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2024•44 min
In this special Damian Lillard edition of the Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard welcomes old podcast partner Danny Marang as the two discuss all things Damian Lillard, from his history and significance to the Trail Blazers to the (maybe necessary) acrimony surrounding his departure to the fruits of the deal that sent him to Milwaukee. Don't miss this XL tribute to Dame and the Blazers! Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. On this special edition of Blazer's Edge's podcast, veteran writer and draft guru Steve Dewald joins Dave Deckard to talk about the Dame timeline, potential trade returns, and the future with Portland's young players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2023•39 min
The Portland Trail Blazers are one week closer to the NBA Draft, but are they any closer to resolving their swampy, neither-fish-nor-foul position? Damian Lillard names teams he'd like to be traded to. Scoot Henderson affirms that he's all that and a bag of chips. What's the path forward? That, plus NBA finals, Jerami Grant talk, Chris Paul a free agent, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jun 10, 2023•55 min
The NBA coaching carousel continues to turn. How do we feel about Detroit, Phoenix, and Philly picking up NBA Finals coaches while the Blazers stand pat? Plus more talk about trading down in the draft, center help, and whether a Scoot-Shaedon backcourt would work for the Blazers. Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 03, 2023•54 min
