Jam-Packed episode as the guys discuss DeVon being able to witness Brittney Griner's WNBA return (13:55), Carmelo Anthony retires (35:10), Nuggets sweep Lakers (48:43), Tribute to Jim Brown and Tina Turner (56:53), Symba dedicates verse to Ja Morant (102:08)
On this episode DeVon wastes no time discussing Ja Morant's most recent gun incident and narratives surrounding it. He also discuss recent updates on Jamie Foxx's health (38:24), and NBA playoffs (55:02)
On this episode DeVon discusses the NBA Playoffs (13:20), Lamar Jackson's big deal (33:52) and more! P.S. please excuse the delayed release of this episode. DeVon ended up booked, busy and in the woods without service this weekend! Also, congrats to the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Nuggets for advancing to the conference finals
On this episode DeVon brain dumps his thoughts on the NBA postseason (3:32), Steph Vs. LeBron legacies (18:17), Dillon Brooks debacle in his exit route from Memphis and more!
On this episode DeVon talked about the Draymond Green suspension (7:49), recent happenings with Portland Street Response (24:12) and more! Al Jazeera Documentary on Street Roots (12:50: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGzbcTj2kmo&t=735s TRT World appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA8E0jgTy-I
On this episode Cam Jones joined to discuss witnessing his younger sister Haley Jones get drafted to the WNBA in New York (2:29), a historic season as an assistant coach at Colorado College (30:55), an NBA brain dump (34:24)and more!
On this episode DeVon and Spencer passionately deep-dive on the NCAA Women's Final Four and the social/racial reckoning surrounding it (6:46) and more! P.S. Congrats to the LSU Tigers women's basketball program and the UConn Men's basketball for winning national titles!
On this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joined to discuss his new book "The 1936 Berlin Olympics: Race, Power, and Sportswashing". We also discuss the LA 2028 Olympics (29:17), Hillsboro Hops building a new stadium (35:03), NBA talk (38:50), and the current landscape of sports media (46:18)
On this episode we discuss Tom Brady acquiring part ownership of the Las Vegas Aces (22:48), March Madness brackets (27:34), NBA MVP race (34:24), and DeVon gives his review on "Creed 3" movie and soundtrack (42:42).
We're Back!! On this episode we discuss the start of March Madness and how our brackets are already busted (6:01), what is the definition of "woke" and how it relates to this podcast(13:54), Ja Morant suspension following his IG live incident (25:30), NFL free agency (40:31) and more!
Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian joined to discuss the debacle of All-Star weekend (1:57), where Damian Lillard ranks all-time as a shooter (12:29), the current state of the Portland Trailblazers (15:11), WNBA to PDX (19:52) and more!
On this episode we were joined by Hank Stern, the Press Secretary for United States Senator Ron Wyden, to discuss the advancements in the intersectional media coverage of sports and politics (3:39), his time as a reporter for the Associated Press in Atlantic City having covered a particular former U.S. president (10:30), the push for WNBA to PDX (15:55), attending Georgetown University during the height of their basketball success(23:10), a Super Bowl game/halftime show recap (30:24) and more!
On this episode we discuss the WNBA to PDX roundtable panel discussion that took place this week (5:04), LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record and the relationship between these 2 athlete activists (22:04), NBA trade deadline shenanigans (53:40), and "Takin L's" segment (1:08:02).
On this episode the guys discuss the Super Bowl matchup consisting of 2 starting black QB's for the first time ever (8:40), the police murder of Tyre Nichols (16:39), WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert coming to visit PDX (39:33), and Tom Brady retires... again (53:57)
On this episode DeVon recaps being able to witness Damian Lillard score 60 points against the Utah Jazz (3:20), NFL postseason recap and precap for this weekend's conference championship games (19:42), thoughts on Shannon Sharpe's altercation with the Memphis Grizzlies (33:18), and lastly DeVon's former AAU coach Derek Smith joins the show! (40:00)
On this episode we give our predictions for upcoming NFL playoff games this weekend (5:35), we react to a viral clip of showboating 3rd graders that has the basketball world in a frenzy (26:58), DeVon's viral call of the Hunter Woods game winning 3-pointer at Portland State (41:30) and more!
We have reached episode 200!!! The guys reflect on the Journey to 200 and DeVon also turns 30 today! We talked a bit of NBA, too! Enjoy and appreciate the support.
On this episode DeVon and Spencer send their well wishes to Damar Hamlin and discuss the turn of events surrounding him going into Cardiac Arrest during an MNF game (4:07), the guys react to local High School Hoops that they watched during the Holiday break (22:42), DeVon acknowledges Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets latest successes (39:56) and the guys close out the episode with the "Takin L's" segment (52:24)
On this episode we open up discussing the passing of Mississippi State Football coach Mike Leach (6:34) and Stephen "tWitch" Boss (22:58). We also discuss some of our favorite moments of 2022 using six different categories (33:05) and more!
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Marc Williams of Pacific University and Criss Partee of Deadspin to discuss the prisoner swap between the United States and Russia which included Brittney Griner (2:32), Deion Sanders takes a new job as Head Coach for University of Colorado Football (22:32), Kyrie Irving and Nike part ways (49:45), and Dr. Marc's journey from Sports Marketing pioneer to educator (59:26)
On this episode DeVon reflects on his experience attending the PK85 tournament and what it means for College Hoops (9:08), discusses the drama surrounding Jerry Jones (30:18), and who makes for the better duo drake/ 21 Savage or Drake and Future? (48:20) and more!
On this episode we discuss the Blazers being atop the Western Conference in the NBA standings (12:00), and the guys give their predictions about the Grammy's on the heels of the nominees being released (30:04). No podcast next week. Happy Thanksgiving!
On this episode we discuss the latest on Kyrie Irving's and his deteriorating relationship with Nike (25:28), we send our well wishes to friend of the show Jason Verrett after the report of his season ending injury (53:54) Brittney Griner being sent to an unknown Penal Colony (104:45)
On this episode we discuss the joy being back regarding Portland Trailblazers basketball (6:13)the tragic passing of Takeoff of the Migos (19:16), follow up on camping ban in Portland (31:10), and more!
On this episode Street Roots Executive Director Kaia Sand joins to discuss recent proposals regarding homelessness in Portland from City Council Members and a discrepancy during the City Council session regarding these proposals (4:09). Also, Demi Lawrence of Portland Business Journal joins to discuss the Adidas and Kanye West break up (20:24), the Portland Thorns make it to the NWSL Finals amongst this year's adversity stemming from foul behavior from their front office and former coach (44:34)...
On this episode we discuss Aaron Judge breaking the AL single season Home Run record (12:15), WNBA and NBA Commissioners respond to Senator Ron Wyden's letter advocating for WNBA expansion to Portland (20:19), Yates Report about systemic abuse in the NWSL (36:30), and the return of our "Takin L's" segment discussing Kanye West and Matthew Stafford (46:06)
On this episode we discuss the Las Vegas Aces winning the WNBA title (11:37), friend of the show Senator Ron Wyden writes letter to NBA and WNBA commissioners advocating for WNBA expansion to Portland (15:28), Robert Sarver looking to sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury (30:00), Ime Udoka suspended and more!
On this episode we begin showing love to friend of the show Symba on the release of his new album "Results Take Time" and his shoutout of this podcast on ESPN's hit show "Jalen and Jacoby". We also discuss the suspension and fine of Robert Sarver (9:50), the WNBA Finals (25:35), NFL talk (32:03) and more!
On this episode we celebrate the evolution of Serena Williams away from Tennis after playing the final match of her career (12:30), we discuss the current state of the WNBA playoffs (21:50), University of South Carolina HC Dawn Staley takes BYU off of her teams schedule after racist remarks were made toward Duke Volleyball player Rachel Richardson (38:44), and lastly we give our predictions for the first NFL football matchup of the season between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams which ...
On this episode host of Rip City Mornings on 620 AM Justin Myers joins to discuss the HUGE game between the #11 Oregon Ducks Vs. #3 Georgia Bulldogs this weekend (3:05), the Manti Te'o documentary (23:02), and we bring back our hit segment "Ebony and Ivory" where we create a safe space to ask each other about our very differing cultures that we grew up in (30:22) and more!
