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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 098: The Tik-Tok Era

D-Boi's recent Tik-Tok success (5:20) Holland Woods Commitment (16:29) Christian McCaffery highest-paid running back ever (26:55) Takin L's (39:15) P.S. yes I know I repeatedly said Melvin Ingram instead of Melvin Gordon in the Running back conversation! Shit happens when you talk too much!

Apr 20, 202054 min

Episode 097: Better Winner? or Better Career?

This episode was recorded the night before Holland Woods made his decision to commit to Arizona State but DeVon's prediction was correct as Holland did choose Arizona State after putting himself in the transfer portal (4:50). DeVon also discusses who had the better career and who was the better winner between Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant (15:55). DeVon's wife Alicia joins to discuss with him the controversial interview between Nore and Lamar Odom on the Drink Champs podcast(23:20), Lil Jon and T-P...

Apr 13, 20201 hr

Episode 096: Corona Creatives

On this episode we discuss who has been the most creative during these Covid-19 circumstances (11:55), should the Olympics be cancelled rather than postponed? (20:27), should the NBA season be cancelled? (31:05), the creative genius of Childish Gambino (38:05)

Mar 30, 202047 min

Episode 095: The Corona Cancellations

On this weeks episode DeVon talks about Covid-19 and it's effect on College Hoops(11:00), why the NBA season should be cancelled(20:00) and homelessness (25:50). He also talks about Megan Thee Stallion's contract dispute with 1501 records (33:15). And he finishes the episode with the "Takin L's" segment which was given to Rudy Gobert (47:00).

Mar 15, 202050 min

Episode 094: Amira Rose Davis Interview

On this week's episode Dr. Amira Rose Davis joins DeVon to discuss her well circulated article "A Legacy of Incoherence" about Kobe Bryant's legacy in totality(6:30). We also discuss Zaya Wade and the Wade family publicly addressing her as a transgender boy to girl (50:32). Link to "A Legacy of Incoherence" article: https://newrepublic.com/article/156398/legacy-incoherence

Feb 23, 20201 hr 23 min

Episode 093: Creating Black History

On this episode we have recap All-Star weekend (12:09), discuss how we honor Black History Month.. or not?? (44:56) and more!

Feb 17, 20201 hr 2 min

Episode 092: Hey Now You're an All-Star

On this episode we discuss the landscape of the NBA via sports betting (18:40), the Power Finale (32:50), Team Giannis Vs. Team LeBron for this weekend's NBA All-Star game (42:30), NBA Trade deadline and signings (47:48) and more.

Feb 10, 202055 min

Episode 091: Mamba Forever

On this week's episode we discussed the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and the seven others on the helicopter with them during the accident(6:03). Are the Grammy's out of touch? (45:02) We also did a Super Bowl edition of our weekly "Takin L's" segment. (1:00:62) Lastly DeVon discusses what he believes was the most important takeaway of his Q&A with Portland State University Athletics Director Valerie Cleary, which was published in Street Roots Newspaper. (1:11:14)

Jan 31, 20201 hr 20 min

Episode 090: Who's gonna be Champs?

On this week's epsiode we discussed the relationship between artists and radio DJ's (9:45), predicted upcoming NFL Playoff games this Sunday (20:45), and the International Olympic Committee banning political, religious and ethnic demonstrations/protests in the upcoming 2020 olympics(38:47).

Jan 17, 202050 min

Episode 089: Predicting the 2020's

2020 is finally here and the fellas are all about it. DeVon and D-Boi discuss their New Year resolutions (8:00), They made predictions on several sports championships that will be taking place in 2020 (16:00), Who will win the presidential election in 2020 (28:57), Who will have the album of the year in 2020 (38:28), Lastly Sports betting is legal in the state of Oregon we discuss what that means for Oregon Sports in the 2020's decade (47:48).

Jan 04, 20201 hr

Episode 088: The Beast is Back

On this week's episode the guys discuss NBA Christmas Day games and if Kawhi Leonard is the best player in the NBA? (10:10), Marshawn Lynch is back on the Seahawks before this weekends big game(29:10), lastly we discussed the quality of Hip-Hop in 2019 and what we believe 2020 will look like (45:46)

Dec 28, 20191 hr 11 min

Episode 087: The Generation Gap

On this week's episode we discuss the tragic death of Juice Wrld (14:10), Lizzo's appearance at this week's Lakers Vs. Timberwolves (36:13), and we finished the episode with our "Takin L's" where we discussed the Hip-Hop community and Roger Goodell's comments in regards to Colin Kaepernick (44:32).

Dec 13, 201956 min

Episode 086: Better Late Than Never

This episode was recorded Friday 12/06/19 but due to technical difficulties wasn't released until 12/09/19. This means expect another podcast later this week. On this episode DeVon semi eats his words about Melo after his success early on with the Blazers (8:53), 49ers broadcaster Tim Ryan's comments about Lamar Jackson (21:12), and lastly the Joe Budden podcast was the highest streamed podcast on spotify in 2019 and DeVon discusses the importance of that(30:47)

Dec 10, 201946 min

Episode 085: The Man Has Spoken

On this week's episode we discussed Colin Kaepernick finally speaking to the public and the latest debacle between he and the NFL (14:35), D-Boi has released his new album "Life Outside Social Media" (40:44), in our "Takin L's" segment we discussed Phillip Rivers and Drake supporters (1:01:20) and we closed the episode out discussing Carmelo to the Blazers (1:16:35)

Nov 20, 20191 hr 22 min

Episode 084: Tyson Alger Interview

Tyson Alger of The Athletic joins DeVon to discuss how he has been able to sustain his career as a journalist(6:00), gave us inside on the #7 ranked Oregon Ducks football team (36:45) and more!

Oct 31, 201953 min

Episode 083: Hot Take Jake

The NBA is back and we gave some premature hot takes on the remainder of the season(10:53), the World Series and our lack of support for it (52:38), predicted this week's NFL games with the "Pouncey's Picks" (101:52), and our "Takin L's" segment where we discussed LeBron James, Anthony Davis and T-Pain (108:00)

Oct 25, 20191 hr 28 min

Episode 082: Same Energy

On this week's episode we react to LeBron James statement's about Daryl Morey and China's Politics (8:23), "Pouncey's Picks" where DeVon is leading D-Boi 2-0 in NFL predictions (24:20), and we finish with the "Takin L's" segment where we discuss the death of Boxer Patrick Day and the Domicile Unknown Report released in Multnomah County (30:43).

Oct 18, 201951 min

Episode 081: Diss for Diss

On this week's episode we discuss California Gavin Newsom signing the SB 206 bill on LeBron James show "The Shop" (4:18), Shaq Vs. Dame rap diss (26:38), Takin L's segment (40:19) and we finish with "Pouncey's Picks" where me make predictions for some of this week's NFL games (56:45)

Oct 03, 20191 hr 1 min

Episode 80: To Pay or Not To Pay? Featuring Justin Myers

On this week's episode my man Justin Myers joined to discuss his TV show "The Bridge" on NBC Sports Northwest and TV Vs. Radio (1:45), whether college athletes should get paid or not (7:26), Oregon Ducks and college football (25:06), Is Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum the best backcourt in the NBA? (32:15)and more!

Sep 20, 201949 min

Episode 079: What Can You Stand On?

On this week's podcast we introduce a new segment called Pouncey's Pick where we make predictions on the week's upcoming NFL games (32:33), We also discussed Antonio Brown's rape accusations(6:00), Kobe Bryant's social media post about his youth team(17:14), and we finished the episode with our "Takin L's" (41:06).

Sep 15, 201951 min

Episode 078: A United Front Featuring Dr. Jules Boykoff

On this week's episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joined DeVon Pouncey to discuss Major League Soccer protests, What is Antifa? (3:38), Donald Trumps effect on Major League Soccer's decision and other sport outlets(18:30), Jay-Z's partnership with the NFL (25:47), Fan suspensions from Timbers stadium (37:24), and we concluded with the Takin L's segment where Boykoff discussed the MLS and the Paulson's ownership tandem and DeVon discuss Azelia Banks and Lizzo(43:32). P.S. this podcast was recorded before ...

Sep 08, 20191 hr 4 min

Episode 077: Trust Factor

On this week's episode the guys discuss Jay-Z's and Roc Nation's new partnership with the NFL(5:40). The NCAA reacting to the "Rich Paul" rule (19:09). The Takin L's segment (27:32) and more!

Aug 17, 201953 min

Episode 076: The Artist

On this week's episode we give our instant reaction Damian Lillard 's(Dame D.O.L.L.A.)new album amongst others (12:00). We also discuss the "Rich Paul" rule (24:35). We finish the episode with our "Takin L's" segment where we discussed Antonio Brown and more(38:40)! P.S. This episode was pre-recorded Friday 8/9

Aug 12, 201950 min

Episode 075: Strick City

At the end of this episode DeVon Pouncey discovers the tragic news of the passing away of Deante Strickland and gives a live reaction of his finding out of the news (75:00). DeVon and guest Spencer also discuss the 4 women of the Portland Thorns who were honored at Portland City Hall for becoming World Cup champions, CJ McCollum's contract extension with the Portland Trailblazers (16:07). They also discuss a plethora of hip-hop music that was released within the last couple of weeks(35:35).

Aug 03, 20191 hr 21 min

Episode 074: The Intermission

On this week's episode we discuss TNT going away from NBA Players only broadcast(3:12). If baseball needs an intermission similar to a halftime show to help boost the sport (15:05) and we finish the episode with our "Takin' L's" segment where we discuss The Shaderoom and Donald Trump(32:14)

Jul 26, 201948 min

Episode 073: We didn't Record Before the Breaking News This Time

On this week's episode we discuss the Russell Westbrook to Houston trade, Adam Silver coming out against the use of the word "Owner" in the NBA (16:25), and lastly we discuss A$ap Rocky being arrested in Sweden and DeVon discusses his fear of dealing with the same thing while in Germany (31:30)

Jul 13, 201944 min

Episode 071: Who Cares About the Future??

On this week's episode we discuss Kevin Durant's injury and the remainder of the NBA Finals (10:00)and D-Boi's new music placement with Adidas (29:18). The guys finished the episode with the Takin' L's segment where they discussed DJ Khaled and the Toronto Raptors fanbase (44:46). Jeremy Ebobisse Article: https://news.streetroots.org/2019/05/31/jeremy-ebobisse-expressive-field-it

Jun 13, 20191 hr

Episode 070: Playoff Mode to Album Mode

On this week's episode we discuss the passing of Tui Talia, give upcoming announcements for DeVon and D-Boi, we dig in to the NBA Finals (20:53), what's the hottest album of the year so far(34:23), and we finish with our "Takin L's" segment(50:45).

Jun 01, 20191 hr 3 min

Episode 069: Front Page Vibes

On this week's episode we discussed D-Boi featured article on the Front Page of the Vallejo Times Herald (https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/05/17/vallejo-native-pens-trailblazers-new-team-song/) and the ending of the Warriors vs. Blazers series. We also discussed Drake's new beef with the Milwaukee Bucks and who is the greatest celebrity sports fan ever? (20:54), and we closed the episode out with our "Takin L's" segment (28:40)

May 23, 201948 min
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