The Backyard Banter Podcast

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with a variety of LOOG favorites to talk about the upcoming championship rematch between David and Cooper, Predict how Jack will fair in the beer mile, and reminisce on Oaul's massive playoff choke.   Kyle and Paul: 0-50:00 Randall and Coop: 50:00-01:20:00 Derek: 01:20:00-02:03:30

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with Paul Sheffield and Randall Tainer  to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with Paul Sheffield, Jon Fishback and Cooper Sprunk to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with Paul Sheffield and Kyle George to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

LOOG, welcome to the first episode of Intentional Grounding where Paul Sheffield responds to one of his many haters about fantasy football. Today's victim, is Jack McDonnell. After launching an attach toward Paul in this week's commish corner, Paul has some things he needs to get off his chest toward Jack. Enjoy!    

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with David Walser and Jack McDonnell to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with Jon Fishback and Paul Sheffield to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with Cooper Sprunk and Paul Sheffield to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

Commish corner is back for season 12 of LOOG action! This week, Commish Con sits down with Kyle George and Paul Sheffield to banter about what took place during draft day, some of the favorite (and least favorite) picks, take a look at the season ahead and of course, predict their Yarby winner and beer mile loser for the 2024 season.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Final Week of the LOOG playoffs in year 11! This week Commish Con welcomes on a bevvy of LOOG legends and crowd favorites including Paul Sheffield and Kyle George to breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the First Round of the LOOG playoffs in year 11! This week Commish Con welcomes on a bevvy of LOOG legends and crowd favorites including Paul Sheffield, Derek Senger and Cooper Sprunk to breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the First Round of the LOOG playoffs in year 11! This week Commish Con welcomes on a bevvy of LOOG legends and crowd favorites including David Walser, Jon Fishback, Paul Sheffield, Randall Tainer and a suprise guest to breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Week 13 of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites Kyle George and Tyler Baggenstos to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Week 13 of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites Cooper Sprunk and Randall Tainer to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Week 12 of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites Jon Fishback and Kyle George to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Week 11 of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites Paul Sheffield and Derek Senger to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the last couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast the fellas discuss the breaking news in Rip City....DAMIAN LILLARD HAS BEEN TRADED. The boys banter about their emotions seeing Woj break the news, how they felt about the trade package, Dame's future as a buck, Portland's rebuilding timeline and Dame's Blazer legacy. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Week 3 of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Jon Fishback, Paul Sheffield Kyle George and Tyler Baggenstoes to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the first couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the Week 2 of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Kyle George and Tyler Baggenstoes to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the first couple weeks of the season, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the start of year 11 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Kyle George and Tyler Baggenstoes to help us preview the year ahead in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the what took place in the draft, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile! Enjoy!

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast the fellas everything that has happened in Rip City since the NBA Draft. The boys banter about keeping the #3 pick, Joe Cronin's standing with the fans, Dame's trade request to Miami, potential alternative trades and Scoot Henderson's Summer League Debut. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast the fellas welcome on a first time guest, Cam Hueckman to breakdown the question atop all of Rip City's mind, To keep the #3 pick or to trade the #3 pick. The boys give their perspectives on the value of the pick, some potential trade ideas and where they think the Blazers future should go from here. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast the fellas welcome on crowd favorite, Joey Fishback to give his extremely unique takes on where the Blazers future should go from here.. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast the fellas welcome on crowd favorite, Corey VanDomelen as we watch the draft lottery live and react to Portland grabbing the third pick in the 2023 Draft. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we banter all about the NBA Playoffs following an incredible ending to round 1. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we sit down with special guest, Jon Fishback to banter all about the Blazers future following Joe Cronin's most recent comments last week. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we sit down to banter all about the Rip City State of the Union following the explosive exit interviews last week. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we sit down to banter about March Madness and the sadness associated with being a Gonzaga fan, NFL Free Agency, WBC, and the NBA Playoff Picture. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for week 14 of year 10 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Paul Sheffield, Randall Tainer, Derek Senger to help us preview the year that has been in the LOOG as well as, breakdown their views of the playoff picture, who will reign over the LOOG come year end and of course, plenty of analysis around the beer mile itself. Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for week 10 of year 10 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legend and crowd favorite, Derek Senger to help us preview the year to come in the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 10. Derek, and the Commish deep dive into their combined LOOG Power Rankings, current standings, chat about the Blazers season and answer a couple tricky questions. Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for week 9 of year 10 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, David Walser and Randall Tainer to help us preview the year to come in the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 9. David, Randall and the Commish deep dive into their combined LOOG Power Rankings, current standings, chat about halloween and answer a couple would you rathers. Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for week 7 of year 10 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Tyler Baggenstos, Kyle George, and Jon Fishback to help us preview the year to come in the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 7. Tyler, Kyle, Jon and the Commish deep dive into their combined LOOG Power Rankings, current standings, play a fun game of true or false, and argue passionately about the Blazers. Enjoy!

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for week 5 of year 10 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Jon Fishback and Cooper Sprunk to help us preview the year to come in the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 5. Coper, Jon and the Commish deep dive into their combined LOOG Power Rankings, current standings, unbelievable laws, favorite products and spooky season favorites.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the start of week 3 in the LOOG's 10th season! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legend and crowd favorite, Paul Sheffield to help us preview the current standings within the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 4. Paul and the Commish deep dive into Paul's LOOG Power Rankings, Division Disparity, and winners/losers of the 2022-2023 pre-season. We also banter about Paul's experiences with Fatherhood and learn about Paul's go to quick meal.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the start of week 2 in the LOOG's 10th season! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorite, Jack McDonnell to help us preview the current standings within the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 3. Jack and the Commish deep dive into Jack's LOOG Power Rankings, Division Disparity, and winners/losers of the 2022-2023 pre-season. We also banter about Jack's hot boi summer and decide which song earns the label of "song of the summer"

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time for the start of year 10 in the LOOG! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legends and crowd favorites, Kyle George and Tyler Baggenstos to help us preview the year to come in the LOOG as well as, power rank each team going into week 1. Tyler, Kyle and the Commish deep dive into Tyler's LOOG Power Rankings, Predictions for Yarby Winner and Beer Mile Champion, and winners/losers of the 2022-2023 draft. We also test the fellas spelling skills in the first ever commish corner spelling bee and banter about our bold NFL predictions.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we banter about our beloved Portland Trail Blazers. We dive into our favorite draft prospects that may be available at the 7th pick, our favorite rumored trades, Phil Knight making an offer to buy the franchise, and our expectations/hopes for next season. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we welcome on Jon Fishback to banter about the toughest moments in Rip City since the departure of our beloved B-Roy, our personal podiums of beverages, and compete in an are you smarter than a fifth grader trivia show. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we welcome on Brian Balsiger to banter about the most impressive records in sports, our personal podiums of athlete swag, compete in an are you smarter than a fifth grader trivia show, and give us his solutions for the semi-tanking Portland Trail Blazers. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time to break down week 14! This week Commish Con welcomes on a flurry LOOG legends and crowd favorites as we welcome on LOOG owners to spill tea about moves made by rivals through out the season, hash out some vendettas, talk beer mile predictions, and of course make their picks on who will be taking a step closer to the Yarby.    GUEST ORDER:   - Tyler Baggenstos - Randall Tainer - Jon Fishback - Cooper Sprunk - Paul Sheffield - Jack McDonnell - Kyle George

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time to break down week 10! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legend and crowd favorite, Jack McDonnell to help catch us up on what has taken place in the first half of the LOOG season as well as, what we should be looking forward to in weeks to come. Jack and the Commish deep dive into Jack's LOOG Power Rankings before making our predictions in the week 10 matchups. We also banter about Jack's new house, half baked ideas and the 2021 LOOG trade deadline.    TOPICS ORDER: - Jack's New House - Half Baked Ideas - Trade Deadline Review - Jack's Power Rankings - Week 10 Predictions

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time to break down week 9! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legend and crowd favorite, Kyle George to help catch us up on what has taken place in the first half of the LOOG season as well as, what we should be looking forward to in weeks to come. Kyle and the Commish deep dive into Kyle's LOOG Power Rankings before making our predictions in the week 9 matchups. We also banter about Kyle's trip to Atlanta and watching the Braves win a world series, Strategy and mentality shifts when dealing with injuries, and of course our beloved Blazers.    TOPICS ORDER: - Braves World Series Victory - Mentality Shift When Dealing With Injuries Throughout Roster - Kyle's Power Rankings - Week 9 Predictions - Blazer Talk  

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time to break down week 7! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legend and crowd favorite, Tyler Baggenstos to help catch us up on what has taken place in the first half of the LOOG season as well as, what we should be looking forward to in weeks to come. Jon and the Commish deep dive into Cooper's LOOG Power Rankings before making our predictions in the week 8 matchups. We also banter about the urges brought forth by the trade deadline, when to give up on a past star, and of course our beloved Blazers.    TOPICS ORDER: - Trade Deadline Urges - When to Give Up on a Past Star - Cooper's Power Rankings - Week 8 Predictions - Blazer Talk  

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we welcome on the BYB white buffalo, a man we have been excited to interview for the last couple years, former assistant equipment manager for the Portland Trail Blazers....Eli Murray! The boys sit down and banter with Eli all about his career and experiences being a key member of our beloved local franchise. We also put Eli to the test with a draft of one of our favorite subjects, convenience store snacks and get the low down of life on the road in professional sports. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

Commissioner's Corner is back just in time to break down week 7! This week Commish Con welcomes on a LOOG legend and crowd favorite, Tyler Baggenstos to help catch us up on what has taken place in the first half of the LOOG season as well as, what we should be looking forward to in weeks to come. Ty and the Commish deep dive into Paul's LOOG Power Rankings before making our predictions in the week 7 matchups. We also banter about the new waiver wire system, the trade frenzy within the LOOG, and of course our beloved Blazers.    TOPICS ORDER: - Waiver Wire Changes - Trade Craze - Paul's Power Rankings - Week 7 Predictions - Blazer Talk  

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we welcome on Colin Nelson, Corey VanDomelen and Jack McDonnell to banter about Donda vs. CLB reactions, Larry Nance Jr. joining Rip City, Footballs glorious return, and funny things we have learned in our careers this far. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we sit down to banter about our preferences with time travel, address the state of the Rip City union after a tumultuous summer, and discuss billionaires in outer space. If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast, the crew welcomes on special guests Jackson Ruckert and Corey VanDomelen  to banter about beloved sports starts that they just can't stand, weird facts of the human body, and a whole lot of Blazers basketball! If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast, the crew welcomes on special guest Jack McDonnell to banter about stories from middle school, trying to understand the TikTok universe, March Madness Talk, The NCAA showing their true colors yet again, and the NBA Trade Deadline! If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast we sit down to banter about our opinions regarding the current era of NBA player movement, The best feelings of your body being submerged, weekly update of The Bachelor following the Women's Tell All! If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast, the crew welcomes on special guest Joey Fishback to banter about Luka Doncic being voted an All-Star starter over Damian Lillard, Elon Musk and consumer space travel, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the sauce at work, and of course, a deep dive into where we currently stand with Matt James season of the Bachelor! If you like what you hear, rate and subscribe!   We want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your hot takes, topics you want covered, or a possible guest appearance on the podcast @_BackyardBanter on Twitter and Instagram.