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Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey

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On the Wake up and Win podcast we focus on the intersectionality of sports, politics and culture. Our goal in every episode is to give our listeners a formula to go out and win.
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Episodes

Episode 068: The Power of the "Unfollow" Button

On this week's episode we allow D-Boi AKA Mr. Rip City to try and defend his Portland Trailblazers, we discuss The Game's daily post surrounding Nipsey Hussle and the power of the unfollow button(23:56), we also finish the episode with our Takin' L's segment(42:07).

May 16, 201959 min

Episode 067: Easy to Say, Harder to live

On this week's episode we discuss the recent successes of Street Roots and the Portland Street Response, the NBA Playoffs (13:10), and we finished with our "Takin L's" segment" where we discuss Tyra Banks and Ayesha Curry (34:00)

May 09, 201956 min

Episode 066: Game Like Dame

On this week's episode we discuss Damian Lillard's epic game winner and D-Boi LTD's epic performance outside of the Moda Center, Tim Anderson gets suspended for calling a player the "N Word" in Major League Baseball (23:39) and we finish the episode with our "Takin' L's" segment(38:31). The Losers in "Takin' L's were Will Cain and Dboi LTD. Intro Song: Dboi LTD- "Rip City"

Apr 25, 201953 min

Episode 065: Postseason or Bandwagon Season?

On this week's episode the guys discuss who they're rooting for in this years playoffs and if they're bandwagon fans because of it? They discuss the NBA playoffs(20:15), the trend athletes making announcement via social media (Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, and Russell Wilson; 38:00) and they finished the episodewith the "Takin L's" segment (72:25)

Apr 18, 20191 hr 26 min

Episode 064: It's Our Anniversary

On this week's episode the guys discussed the 2 year anniversary of this podcast, reflected on the news of the death of Nipsey Hussle (9:02), discussed the NCAA Final Four (33:11)and ended the episode with the Takin' L's segment(48:29).

Apr 05, 201959 min

Episode 062: The Wager Featuring Chef Kenny

On this week's episode DeVon is joined by Chef Kenny (Notable Clients: Jake Layman, Anfernee Simons, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum) to discuss Robert Kraft, Ole Miss basketball players taking a kneel in protest of a pro-confederate rally, black history month and more. Chef Kenny also publicly expresses that he is willing to wager $500 with any chef out there to a cook off!!!!!!!

Feb 28, 20191 hr 6 min

Episode 061: All-Star Talk

On this week's episode we discuss the rumors surrounding Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson allegedly purchasing the Masters for his wife and legendary singer/entertainer Ciara, we gave our predictions on NBA All-Star weekend events(20:17), and we finished things off with a bang with our "Takin L's" segment. Harzadous Beauty Street Roots Article: https://news.streetroots.org/2019/02/08/hazardous-beauty-passinart-play-taps-spectrum-social-landmines

Feb 15, 201953 min

Episode 60: Just Call a Spade a Spade

On this week's episode we recap the Super Bowl with some quick hits, discuss LeBron's controversial instagram post(26:40), Takin L's (51:30)and more!

Feb 08, 20191 hr 6 min

Episode 059: Power Struggles

On this week's episode we discuss Anthony Davis trade request and the power struggles surrounding it, we discuss Roger Goodell's response to a no-call in the NFC championship, we discuss Marcus Peters(10:38, and we finish the episode with our Takin L's segment(25:17).

Feb 01, 201939 min

Episode 058: The Greatest Champ?

On this week's episode we debate if Tom Brady is the greatest individual champion in American Sports history, we discussed the stand off between the Covington Catholic School Boys and Native American Veteran Nathan Phillips (15:20), we recapped our early season NBA predictions (24:15) and we closed out with our Takin L's segment (35:00).

Jan 25, 201947 min

Episode 057: "I Paid" Said the Billionaire

On this week's episode we discussed Donald Trump feeding Clemson fast food, we wagered on the upcoming NFL playoff games (17:32), ranked the top 5 hip-hop dances of all-time(29:33), and we concluded with the Takin' L's segment (41:50)

Jan 18, 201954 min

Episode 056: Method or Mayhem?

On this week's episode we discussed the R. Kelly docuseries, the NFL Playoffs (33:30), Takin L's segment (47:19) and we capped the episode off with a bonus segment where I defended my hot take stating I'll take James Harden over prime Dwyane Wade!

Jan 11, 20191 hr 15 min

Episode 055: New Year New Who?

On the first episode of 2019 we recapped the year 2018, discussed LeBron's wine dilemma, answered the listener question of the week: Damian Lillard or Kyrie Irving?(22:40), and we finished with the Takin L's segment! (33:32)

Jan 04, 201944 min

Episode 054: Top 7 is Better than Top 5

On this week's episode we discuss Kevin Hart and Merritt Paulson's recent twitter happenings, Maroon 5 still hasn't found a guest performer for the Super Bowl (13:55), "Takin L's" segment (23:24), and the seven greatest shooting guards of all-time (40:52).

Dec 14, 201853 min

Episode 053: What Happens After the Championship?

On this week's podcast DeVon and D-Boi discuss if keeping it real amongst athletes, former athletes and people close to the sport can go wrong?, They re-visit their NBA predictions to see where they currently stand (17:28), whether the Timbers will go to the White House or not if they win the MLS Cup (31:44), and they close the show with the Takin' L's segment (41:53).

Dec 07, 201850 min

Episode 052: Is that a Baseball Stadium or an Amusement Park?

On this week's episode DeVon and Dboiltd discussed the Dwight Howard being gay scandal, the Portland Diamond Project agree on a deal to acquire land for a stadium in Portland (28:11), they answer a listener question regarding the Baker Mayfield and Hue Jackson feud (39:47), and they finish the episode with the Takin' L's segment (45:09)

Nov 30, 201856 min

Episode 051: If you Know... You Know!!

On this week's episode DeVon and Dboi LTD discuss Le'Veon Bell being out for the season due to lack of agreement on his contract negoitations. They also discussed the wild week in the NBA including KD & Draymond drama, Jimmy Butler to the 76ers, and Carmelo no longer playing in Houston (21:00). DeVon answers a listener question about mental health in sports (44:53). Lastly they close out with the "Takin L's" segment (51:51).

Nov 16, 20181 hr 7 min

Episode 50: The Best Ability is Avail-Ability

On this week's episode we discuss the recent news regarding the Portland Diamond Project, check-in on our NBA predictions, answer listeners questions and we finished off with the Takin' Ls segment!

Nov 09, 201844 min

Episode 049: The Underrated Sports City

On this week's episode we discussed the new alliance of Kanye West and Lavar Ball, Boston being the greatest sports city in America after the Red Sox wins the World Series and where Portland ranks amongst Sports cities(19:24), Derrick Rose scores 50 in a game (42:00) and the Takin' L's segment(55:00)!

Nov 02, 20181 hr

Episode 048: What Happens when a House Burns Down? You Rebuild it!

With DeVon being gone last week, he comes right out the gates swinging with his NBA predictions and where they stand after week 1 of the NBA season (also on his Social Media). He and D-boi also discuss the politics that have bombarded the NFL with Rihanna and Amy Schumer declining Superbowl opportunities and the dispute between Malcolm Jenkins and Eric Reid (35:00). They close out the episode with the "Takin' L's" segment (46:29)!

Oct 25, 20181 hr

Episode 47: October Means Baseball... Kind've.

DeVon starts this weeks episode going on a salty rant about the MLB playoff format because his favorite team was eliminated, Also Eric Reid is back in the NFL! Is Lil Wayne the most influential Hip-Hop artist ever? DeVon and D-Boi rank there top 5. Plus the Takin' L's segment to close out the episode.

Oct 05, 201846 min

Episode 046: Platform to Platform

On this week's episode we discussed the top athlete endorsers in the world list, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers being endorsed by Biofreeze, LeBron James starring in the new Space Jam movie(11:30), and the takin' L's segment (22:30).

Sep 25, 201842 min

Episode 045: "Just Do It" or not?

On this week's episode we discuss Colin Kaepernick making a trip the Nike campus for "Just Do It" day, Serena Williams fights against sexism after her recent Tennis Match (21:09), the unfortunate passing of Mac Miller (33:00), and we closed out with our "Takin L's" segment where we discuss who had a losing or embarrassing moments around the world (41:45).

Sep 13, 201850 min

Episode 044: The Big 3 Recap Featuring Oliver Maroney

On this week's episode Oliver Maroney joined the crew to recap the Big 3 basketball season. We also discussed Colin Kaepernick's new advertisement with Nike and what sport is more gratifying to score a game winner in. We implemented a new segment called "Takin' L's" where we discuss who had the worse moments around the world this week. Lastly, we opened the episode with a new announcement on the direction of the podcast!

Sep 05, 20181 hr 2 min

Episode 043: Are you All Cap or Colin Kaepernick?

On this week's episode we discussed Madden 19 bleeping out Colin Kaepernick's name on the Big Sean's verse in the song "Big Bank", Terrell Owens decides not to go to the NFL Hall of Fame ceremony(11:17), Trump's criticism of LeBron James and Don Lemon (18:20), Far-Right protest hosted in Portland, OR (26:29) and more!

Aug 10, 201856 min

Episode 042: What Makes a G.O.A.T?

On this week's episode we discussed the Spurs and the Toronto Raptors trading Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan amongs others (0:45), is Serena Williams the Greatest Athlete of all-time? (14:00), Will Pusha T's app allowing people to become A&R's succeed? (20:30), Todd Gurley Jealous of the money NBA players make, is it too much? (30:18)

Jul 20, 201842 min

Episode 041: Chess Moves

The Wake Up and Win podcast is back!!! On this weeks episode we discussed the crazy first week of NBA free agency, Drake's new album and more!

Jul 09, 201845 min

Episode 040: The Owner Vs. The Player

On this week's episode DeVon discussed his experience at Russell Wilson and Ciara's private press conference in announcing their investment in bringing Major League Baseball to Portland, the NBA Finals (15:20), Is LeBron the G.O.A.T? (26:00), Trump uninvited the Eagles to the White House? (44:21), Roseanne TV show is Cancelled (50:00).

Jun 06, 201856 min

Episode 039: All Bets are ON!

On this weeks episode the DeVon, D-Boi and Juma Blaq discussed game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the legalization of sports betting (10:11),YBN Cordae responds to J Cole's 1985 on behalf of young rappers (20:24),Reuben Foster's Ex-Girlfriend claims she lied about him committing domestic violence against her (32:00), last but not least send our condolences to the families affected by the Santa Fe High School Mass Shooting(39:35).

May 20, 201849 min
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