On this episode DeVon reflects on his experience attending the Big 3 celebrity game and semifinals in Dallas (9:41). The guys also discuss the latest in the WNBA (33:50), Tank Vs. Jake Paul announcement (46:10), the Trailblazers have reached a sale agreement (49:36), BET's cancellation of the Hip-Hop and Soul Train awards (58:41), new music releases (1:13:20) and more!
Aug 22, 2025•1 hr 22 min
On this episode we reflect on the passing of Hulk Hogan (21:42), we celebrate C.C. Sabathia officially being inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47) and we rapid fire through topics such as Coach Prime being cured of cancer, Shannon Sharpe not returning to ESPN, Gilbert Arenas gets arrested and more!
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min
On this episode we reflect on the passing of Hollywood Hulk Hogan (21:42), celebrate the achievement of C.C. Sabathia being officially inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47). We then rapid fire through topics such as Coach Prime being cured from cancer, Shannon Sharpe being let go by ESPN and Gilbert Arenas gets arrested.
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min
On this episode the guys discuss the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers (4:58), the Stud Budz shine during WNBA All-Star weekend (32:11), WNBA players reject the latest CBA offer from the league (40:58), the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne (101:28) and lastly we acknowledge the New York Times article about the success of the Joe Budden Podcast and the Joe Budden network as an independent black media entity (1:07:45)
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On this episode DeVon recaps the opportunity to DJ during D.O.L.L.A. weekend in Palm Springs, CA (5:35). The guys then go on to discuss their thoughts around the official announcement of the Portland Fire (16:21), recap recent music releases including albums form the Clipse, Jane Handcock and more (25:50), Northwest Conference new media rights deal (42:25) and more!
Jul 17, 2025•54 min
On this episode we open up discussing our trip up to Seattle last week. We go on to discuss WNBA expansion to Philly, Detroit and Cleveland (26:04), Portland's WNBA team parts ways with Team President and what it could mean (29:52), the current NBA offseason transaction cycle (42:56). Spencer also shares his thoughts on the "Big Beautiful Bill" (58:40). P.S. we recorded this episode prior to the reporting of Jalen Williams max rookie extension agreement
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min
On this episode we waste no time celebrating reaching the episode 300 milestone! We also recap the NBA Finals (19:20), the latest in the WNBA (47:10), we share our thoughts on if the Neo-Soul sub-genre was disrespected in the recent Billboard top 75 R&B artists of all-time list (58:26) and what is happening with alternative first response systems in the state of Oregon (1:14:30).
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 25 min
On this Juneteenth episode DeVon recaps his black rodeo weekend experience in Portland (3:10). We also discuss Glorilla winning a gospel BET award and what that means for black music (16:40) and the latest in the NBA Finals (48:10).
Jun 19, 2025•55 min
On this episode David Pouncey Sr. joins to reflect on the life of his cousin Sylvester Stewart affectionately known as Sly Stone (3:50). Then DeVon and Spencer discuss the NBA Finals (27:50) and the new NBA All-Star format Team World Vs. Team USA (56:41) and more!
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min
On this episode Dr. Courtney M. Cox joins to discuss her journey from journalist to professor and now author (5:30). We also discuss a wide range of women's basketball topics covered in her newly published book "Double Crossover: Gender, Politics, and Performance in Basketball" (15:13).
May 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On this episode DeVon discusses topics surrounding the WNBA opening weekend (4:50), New York Times article about Stephen A. Smith wanting to be Joe Rogan? (32:50) and briefly the NBA Playoffs
May 22, 2025•52 min
On this episode we discuss NBC's announcement of Michael Jordan becoming a Special Contributor for next seasons NBA coverage (2:30), Portland Trailblazers for sale (21:25), NBA playoff update (38:18) and more!
May 15, 2025•1 hr
On this episode we discuss an article about broadcaster/DJ Adam Amin who is based in Chicago (3:57), NBA playoffs (12:30) and the WNBA is back (50:20)!
May 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On this episode we discuss the controversy around Shedeur Sanders 5th round NFL draft selection (5:50), latest thoughts on the NBA playoffs (35:45), DeVon discusses his departure from Street Roots after 7 years (1:00:00) and more!
May 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min
On this episode Chris James joins to discuss Lowkey Golf and their upcoming golf tournament (6:05), latest in the NBA playoffs (13:52), and friend of the show Senator Ron Wyden joins to discuss the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Portland Thorns and Portland WNBA facilities (35:05)
Apr 26, 2025•40 min
On this episode we congratulate Portland Trailblazers Coach Chauncey Billups for receiving a multiyear extension (5:58), make our NBA postseason predictions (21:39) and more! P.S. Excuse the tardiness of this episode. It's been a long week!
Apr 20, 2025•58 min
On this episode we congratulate Joe Cronin for receiving at multi-year extention as the Portland Trailblazers (2:00), NCAA Women's and Men's March Madness comes to an end (13:25), Stephen A. Smith announces he's open to running for President (31:00) and more!
Apr 10, 2025•49 min
On this episode we are joined by Alex Moore and we discuss our predictions for the Men's and Women's Final Four (4:52), Alex's new podcast episode release titled "One More" (27:30), the Portland Trailblazers (46:51), music (53:28) and more!
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 12 min
On this episode we rapid fire through many topics starting with a reflection from DeVon on finishing up his 2nd season as the broadcast analyst for the Rip City Remix. Then the guys send their well wishes to Juju Watkins (15:38), and Damian Lillard (21:35). We then acknowledge the passing of George Foreman (27:51). We then revisit the back and forth between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith and the recent play of Bronny James (30:15), share our thoughts around March Madness (1:04:25) and more!
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On this episode we discuss recent happenings with Jess Hilarious on "The Breakfast Club" and how the media landscape has affected that (4:55), NCAA Women's basketball tournament predictions (38:12), a recap of the Unrivaled league (51:55) and more!
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min
On this episode we discuss D-Boi's recent music releases (1:30), LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith confrontation (24:42), and NFL Offseason moves (1:04:36)
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On this episode we discuss LeBron James reaching 50,000 ponits and the latest in the NBA (11:50) and United States Senator Ron Wyden joins to discuss the legacy of Bill Walton (45:50)
Mar 07, 2025•58 min
On this episode we discuss our experience in the Bay Area for NBA All-Star weekend (3:08), reports of WNBA expansion to Cleveland (54:10), and *Spoiler Alert* DeVon recaps the new Sly and the Family Stone documentary on Hulu (57:09) and more!
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 23 min
On this episode we recap the Super Bowl and the Kendrick Lamar halftime performance (7:53), latest in the NBA (34:10) and WNBA (50:31) and more!
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min
On this episode Motaz joins to discuss the Grammy's and our predictions made when nominations were released (5:00), Latest news in the NBA (32:00), Super Bowl predictions (1:01:17)
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min
On this episode we congratulate Vallejo baseball legend C.C. Sabathia for his induction into the baseball Hall of Fame (13:19), how Trump used sports to get back in the White House (29:10), the NFL playoffs (1:13:35) and more!
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 27 min
On this episode DeVon and Spencer open it up discussing college hoops and the respective teams they broadcast for. They move on to make NFL divisional weekend predictions and other NFL news (46:17), UMG responds to Drake's federal lawsuit (1:02:38)
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min
On this episode we discuss the latest in the NFL including Wildcard weekend and MVP predictions (20:53), "Unrivaled" league begins this month (33:53), Lawsuit at FS1 (42:35) and more!
Jan 09, 2025•53 min
On this episode friend of the show JG joined to recap some of our favorite moments of 2024. Favorite sports moments (17:45), favorite music moments (28:40), favorite media outlets/moments in media (41:30), favorite Wake Up and Win moments (53:07), in memoriam (1:13:05) and more
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 25 min
On this episode we discuss the current state of Oregon sports (9:40), is this the best Heisman finalist class ever? (17:25), Caitlin Clark wins Time Magazine Athlete of the Year (28:21), the NBA cup and the latest in the NBA (40:00) and more!
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min