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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 276: "Hey Now, Say Now"

After being away for two weeks the guys return and react to Kendrick Lamar's surprise release of GNX (24:30), Drake suing UMG (37:00), WNBA expansion draft (47:30) and more!

Dec 04, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 275: "GM Vs. Commish"

On this episode friend of the show Motaz joins to predict grammy winners based on the recently released nominations (2:15), the latest in the NBA (33:25), and more!

Nov 13, 20241 hr 5 min

Episode 274: "Don't Do That"

On this episode we discuss the results of this week's Presidential Election (14:57), Drake and Demar DeRozan beef plays out at NBA game (37:00), we also discuss the Tyler The Creator album and the Passing of DJ Clark Kent and Quincy Jones.

Nov 07, 202457 min

Episode 273: "The Developing City"

On this episode we discuss the many announcements this year of upcoming Portland developments in the arts and athletics and what that could mean for the city's future (9:03), NBA news (40:40) and more!

Nov 02, 20241 hr 10 min

Episode 271: "The Autzen Experience" Featuring Justin Myers

On this episode Justin Myers, host of Rip City Mornings on 620 AM in Portland joins to discuss the Oregon Ducks historic win over the Ohio State Buckeyes, and if Sabrina and the New York Liberty will finish the job this season.

Oct 25, 202437 min

Episode 272: "Home Cookin'"

On this episode we make our very early NBA predictions while also discussing the James family making history (10:55), the New York Liberty are the WNBA champs (30:37) and more!

Oct 24, 202452 min

Episode 270: "WNBA and Win"

On this episode we discuss our predictions for the WNBA finals prior to last night's game (16:13), LeBron and Bronny make history (28:13) and more!

Oct 10, 202443 min

Episode 269: "No Favors"

On this episode we discuss the WNBA playoffs and other news within the league (03:55), the latest in the NFL including Devante Adams rumors (37:37) and more!

Oct 05, 202449 min

Episode 268: "Dreams To Reality" Featuring Senator Ron Wyden

On this episode United States Senator Wyden joins to discuss his advocacy that has led to WNBA expansion to Portland (4:30). Afterwards the guys reflect on the official press conference and discusses A'ja Wilson record breaking season amongst other WNBA topics (20:56), NFL week 2 recap (47:23) and more!

Sep 19, 20241 hr 4 min

Episode 267: "Stronger than We Should Have to Be..."

On this episode we discuss the dialogue surrounding Kendrick Lamar's announcement of being selected to perform the Halftime show at Super Bowl LIX (8:47), Tyreek Hill's run-in with Miami Police (20:23), In memoriam segment for the death of some cultural greats including James Earl Jones, Fatman Scoop, Rich Homie Quan and Frankie Beverly (38:51), Week 1 recap of the NFL (52:01) and more!

Sep 12, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 265: "What Happened to Get You Like This?"

On this episode we discuss Colorado Athletics banning a local columnist (5:43), the Rip City Remix announces their new Head Coach (30:14), latest in the WNBA (51:28) and more!

Aug 30, 20241 hr 3 min

Episode 264: "Move on Up Like the Jeffersons"

On this episode DeVon discusses the passing away of NBA legend Alvin Attles (12:30), the Portland Trailblazers no longer in partnership with Root Sports (18:45), Complex releases 50 greatest Atlanta rappers list (29:35) and more!

Aug 22, 202451 min

Episode 263: "Avengers Vs. Revengers"

On this episode we discuss Team USA Men's and Women's basketball bringing home the gold (8:15), Larry June's new album and his status as an independent Hip-Hop artist (46:25) and more!

Aug 15, 20241 hr 3 min

Episode 262: "Independent Hub"

On this episode we share our thoughts about happenings in the olympics (18:30), a wild week at NABJ (50:50), Jim Moran leaving the Remix for new job (1:03:55) and more!

Aug 04, 20241 hr 20 min

Episode 261: "Cultural Competence"

On this episode we share our thoughts regarding Team USA Men's basketball heading into the olympic games (9:08), Team USA women's basketball loses to WNBA All-Star team (36:58), justice for Sonya Massey (45:03), and more!

Jul 25, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 259: "Time to Develop"

On this episode we discuss the NBA offseason including the draft, Bronny and free agency (17:12), Angel Reese breaks double-double record (43:54) , BET Awards (49:14) and more!

Jul 05, 20241 hr

Episode 258: "Say Hey Kid"

On this episode we discuss the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Finals (7:13), current WNBA discourse (22:20), the passing away of Willie Mays (40:00), and we close out discussing new music (50:02)

Jun 20, 202455 min

Episode 257: "The Story Arc"

On this episode we discuss competition in the WNBA and beyond (10:48), NBA Finals predictions (43:41) and more!

Jun 06, 202452 min

Episode 256: "The Scoop" Featuring Shireen Ahmed

On this episode Shireen Ahmed of CBC Sports joined to discuss her breaking news story about WNBA expansion to Toronto, journalistic ethics during the process, the 2024 WNBA rookie class impact on the league and more! DeVon also discusses the passing of Bill Walton (47:15).

May 30, 20241 hr 3 min

Episode 255: "Take the Good with the Bad"

On this episode we discuss the state of the NBA playoffs (8:03), the new docuseries "Up For Debate" *Spoiler Alert* (23:25), and "Taken L's" (58:50)

May 23, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 254: "Skim in the Game"

On this episode we discuss Hip-Hop being fun again (5:00), A'ja Wilson gets a signature shoe + WNBA talk (25:19), latest in the NBA postseason (48:13) and more!

May 16, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 253: "Slaps R Us"

On this episode we open by being joined by Kaia Sand to discuss today's Portland Street Response rally (3:20), before the guys pivot to the most recent happenings in the Kendrick Lamar Vs. Drake battle (11:20), the latest in the NBA playoffs and did SGA get snubbed? (42:12), Candace Parker named the new President of Adidas basketball (1:00:48), The Roast of Tom Brady (1:11:20) and "Takin L's".

May 09, 20241 hr 22 min

Episode 252: "Changing of the Guard"

On this episode DeVon talks about Candace Parker's retirement (8:25), the NBA playoffs and its current state (19:29), Kendrick drops a new Drake diss (37:20) and more!

May 01, 202448 min

Episode 250: "Feeling Like $250 Bucks"

On this episode we open by celebrating and reflecting on reaching our 250th episode, the NBA Play-In tournament (24:10), the WNBA draft (45:25), and the latest in rap beef (1:00:38)

Apr 19, 20241 hr 7 min

Episode 249: "Ladies are in the Lead"

On this episode we discuss J. Cole apologizing to Kendrick Lamar at Dreamville Festival (14:40), we celebrate this historic womens basketball season (40:54), and who are the most dangerous teams entering the NBA postseason (1:07:20).

Apr 12, 20241 hr 19 min

Episode 248: "The NCAA Got it Right" Featuring Cam Jones

On this episode Cam Jones joins us to discuss the storylines heading into Women's Final Four weekend (5:04), DeVon discusses being apart of the inaugural season of the Rip City Remix (47:45) and more!

Apr 04, 20241 hr 2 min

Episode 247: "Instant Classic"

On this episode we discuss the NBA G-League Ignite playing their final season (3:58), Men's and Women's March Madness (14:18), Kendrick Lamar disses Drake and J. Cole on Future's album (34:15) and "Taken L's" (50:19)

Mar 29, 202453 min
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