The Trailcasters: NBA Trail Blazers Podcast

JOIN US ON DISCORD! LOVE, HUGS, & HATEMAIL... Holiday Cooks (3:46) Do you miss the 3pt shot? Could Stotts have gotten this play from this roster? How far off is Scoot from being a "good" defender? Have we seen Scoot be Scoot yet? Hobby Lobbyists (6:25) Is Grant being showcased to be shopped? Simons trade fires have cooled Brogdon's role as Mentor Reasons to keep Jerami Beer Leopards (9:22) Year 3, or Year 1 for Chauncey? What does a Billups OFFENSE look like? Building an Identity from Defense Canada (12:54) Chris wants to Bill O'Reilly this sh** Will Jabari become a starter? Is Pippen the best comp for Toumani Thybulle's flexibility Steph Curry (14:51) Scoot: There's nothing wrong with a comp to Mike Conley Slowing down Sharpe while still letting him cook Is Ayton underwhelming or underappreciated? Puma Shoes (19:13) PaintPDX: Brogdon vs Grant & guard rotations Michael: Moe Harkless on the Remix MacDeuce: Jabari getting 30pts vs Jerami getting 30mins Dave: How to find joy in a rebuilding year Draymond Green (23:21) Suspended indefinitely Ramona's article & mental health Will narrative changes affect his legacy? OUTTRO (31:47) JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:16) Breaking down the new structure (for now) Mega-records without mega-pods Send us topics for LH&HM! THE DEFENSE (5:17) Do you miss the 3pt shot? Could Stotts have gotten this play from this roster? How far off is Scoot from being a "good" defender? Have we seen Scoot be Scoot yet? THE VETERANS  (15:18) Is Grant being showcased to be shopped? Simons trade fires have cooled Brogdon's role as Mentor Reasons to keep Jerami THE COACHING (23:08) Year 3, or Year 1 for Chauncey? What does a Billups OFFENSE look like? Building an Identity from Defense THE ROLE PLAYERS (30:27) Chris wants to Bill O'Reilly this sh** Will Jabari become a starter? Is Pippen the best comp for Toumani Thybulle's flexibility THE YOUNG CORE (41:40) Scoot: There's nothing wrong with a comp to Mike Conley Slowing down Sharpe while still letting him cook Is Ayton underwhelming or underappreciated? THE LISTENER QUESTIONS (56:55) PaintPDX: Brogdon vs Grant & guard rotations Michael: Moe Harkless on the Remix MacDeuce: Jabari getting 30pts vs Jerami getting 30mins Dave: How to find joy in a rebuilding year OUTTRO (1:18:47) JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:00) Hard to shake the Sniffles! PaintPDX: What are your favorite holiday traditions Tim's Turkey Tips Chris shows up late (AS USUAL) Pumpkin Pie LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (12:15) Chad Doing helps the kids Burk Fever Mac & Cheese THE IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT (17:15) Brand Recognition Chris' Series of Unfortunate Events Fixing/Improving the IST ADAM SILVER CALLS OUT ESPN (29:49) National vs Local Coverage: What's better for the average fan? Comparing NBA to NFL coverage Comparing Player-Broadcasters to Roy Kent DRAYMOND GREEN, WE HAVE A PROBLEM (41:20) Is 5 games enough? Breaking down the incident How violent was it REALLY Does this make Dray a better teammate? Draymond's Mt Rushmore of Stupidity OUTTRO (59:58) We'll be back SOON, for real this time JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (3:05) Burktime doesn't stop, except when it does Welcome, Tim! Many recordings died so this one could live A memorable summer for all LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:06) Nate Tibbets becoms HC for PHX Mercury Kris Murray has already been to the OR Coast Tom Haberstroh in, Cory Jez out Root Sports SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS. DAME TIME IS OVER (8:54) Recapping the moves Comparison to the Heat's offer What did Dame REALLY want? BMac chimes in to drop his 2 cents OUTTRO (46:00) Part B already recorded, coming soon! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:40) Changing locations & learning guitar We almost had a Nonsense Pod... then NEWS had to happen LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:06) Not horrible bosses Slamball returns! Post-Covid Hugs Speedtraps THE NBA vs DAMIAN LILLARD (8:54) The memo Goodwin in denial Will Dame suit up or sit? Is this just more fake news? Starting the season What changes now? LISTENER QUESTIONS (23:00) Will Blazers pursue free agents? Expected returns Pursuing proven Players vs Pick & Prospects BURKHARDT'S BLUEPRINT FOR A BLAZERS' REBUILD (29:20) The Darkhorse Trade Comparing to the ideas on Sam's pod OUTTRO (46:00) JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:29) TC After Dark... it's a drinking pod! Proverbial fires vs actual fire A summer of unexpected... gifts? LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (6:51) Kelsey Plum's 40 piece More on the Rip City Remix Lots of shoutouts EXTRA love... Deal with it, Chris! Hugs/Hatemail, it's all the same THE TRADE REQUEST (18:52) The Timeline The Plan The Draft Pick The JG contract The Declaration CRONIN'S INTERVIEW (22:31) Admitted to failing Dame OLSHEY WOULD NEVER! Defining Joe's track record Did Cronin LIE? Who would you overpay for? Dame's expectations Cap fluidity Do we feel bad for Dame? DAME'S... BETRAYAL? (38:48) Brand: Loyalty Could timing have changed circumstances? Cronin's urgency or lack thereof The Goodwin effect Completing the Batman Analogy The timing of the Trade Request The longer it takes, the more that changes WHAT IF... Dame stays? WHAT IF... Ainge was the GM? SUMMER LEAGUE (1:00:43) Worried about Shaedon's performance? Jabari Walker's improvement More untouchable: Scoot or Shaedon? Projecting Penny's progress More likely to be a Blazer on Day 1 of the season... OUTTRO (1:13:21) JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:27) No LH&HM today! Shouts to Mac & Pak Shouts to RL hoops friends Catching up with Keith & Chris RECAP (7:06) HC's bein let go left & right Dame's All-NBA selection BLAZERS' G-LEAGUE TEAM! More shouts to Mac & Pak BRoy lands us the 3rd pick Dame, Jerami, & Jabari on IG DID NUGGETS HELP NURK? (18:39) SIZE matters. The key to Nurk's defense Chris quoted Keith... again! The Deandre Dilemma BLAZER FOR LIFE! (30:29) NBA Lyin Season! Death, Taxes, & Dame Trade Rumors Word of the Day(s): V-I-A-B-L-E It's still Dame's team THE PICK & THE PATHS (36:12) The FIRST path... will not be spoken of. The MIDDLE path... How good could the 3rd pick be? Would Blazers trade down? Burkhardt starts spitballing No Olshey Specials The THIRD path... Screw ESPN's talking heads Which targets make us contenders? The Deandre Dilemma, cont. OUTTRO (1:03:24) Thank you to everyone holding it down on Discord! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:27) No LH&HM today! Shouts to Mac & Pak Shouts to RL hoops friends Catching up with Keith & Chris RECAP (7:06) HC's bein let go left & right Dame's All-NBA selection BLAZERS' G-LEAGUE TEAM! More shouts to Mac & Pak BRoy lands us the 3rd pick Dame, Jerami, & Jabari on IG DID NUGGETS HELP NURK? (18:39) SIZE matters. The key to Nurk's defense Chris quoted Keith... again! The Deandre Dilemma BLAZER FOR LIFE! (30:29) NBA Lyin Season! Death, Taxes, & Dame Trade Rumors Word of the Day(s): V-I-A-B-L-E It's still Dame's team THE PICK & THE PATHS (36:12) The FIRST path... will not be spoken of. The MIDDLE path... How good could the 3rd pick be? Would Blazers trade down? Burkhardt starts spitballing No Olshey Specials The THIRD path... Screw ESPN's talking heads Which targets make us contenders? The Deandre Dilemma, cont. OUTTRO (1:03:24) Thank you to everyone holding it down on Discord! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL US: TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (0:17) It was a takeover, a hostile one Setting the table: 1st, 3rd, or 7th pick Defining "realistic" Building around Dame vs... not IF WE GET THE #1 PICK (6:56) Only giving it up for... Giannis? Anfernee/OG swap NYK pick + Nurk for... How good will Wemby be REALLY What if he's Good, not Great? What option is Jerami on a top 4 seed? #1 + Simons + Nurk for... How good will Simons be REALLY IF WE GET THE #3 PICK (24:60) Value as an asset vs as a building block #3 + Simons for... Who can #3 land on it's own? Mikal: On the move, or no? Being objective about Shaedon Targeting Bam & Brown #3 + Sharpe + Nurk for... OG vs Bridges #3 + Simons for... USING the pick?!? #23 + Simons for... #3 + Nurk for... IF WE GET THE #7 PICK (49:38) #7 + Simons for... Best fits for Simons #7 + Simons + Nurk for... #7 + Nurk for... The price of Draymond "dAmE tRaDeS" (59:11) Knicks the most likely suitor? Handing the keys to Shaedon OUTTRO (1:10:26) More Mac & Pak to come! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:40) GUT THE FISH! The freshest exhaustion U of H Manoa multiverse memories LOVE (4:12) Chris' new job There's no candle left Who's afraid of a 6 hour podcast? TIMBERRRRS! 72 Seasons Aldridge retires Dame's HOME court The Wemby Affect Honorable Mentions HUGS (15:40) Light the Beam! Most similar fanbase to Rip City? Hugging wolves Nassir's surgery Seth's hot lefty HATEMAIL (23:10) Offseason spitballing Calling for receipts Lending ears vs Lip Service TBPN is gone ROOT does it again F***n Warriors, dude. WRAPPING IT UP (33:48) Historic upset Too good to tank? Has Sharpe's value been overinflated? Cronin's targets Fans losing faith Exit Interviews GRADING THE TEAM (46:15) Starters Bench Brains WHAT'S NEXT? (1:33:34) Offseason Dates TC's next steps LISTENER QUESTION (1:35:15) Chainsaw Bear, or Cyber Shark? OUTTRO (1:41:52) JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:40) Another Part 2! ATCA! Sharpe's career night(s) (3:43) AND WE WON!? Another one The list keeps going Elite company for a rook The most important game is when he played bad How good is Sharpe among his rookie class? Longterm? How much have we NOT seen yet from him? TC'S AMA! (15:50) Favorite John Wick movie? (17:08) Storytelling in videogames Flamethrowers are not lasers New segment on Draft Prospects? New segment on Draft Prospects! (22:40) Not Keith's forte Everything sounds better in Olde-Timey English Who would we trade Shaedon for? (24:52) When is holding on to Sharpe TOO far? Why it's harder to build around Dame than Giannis What's the big swing this summer? (34:48) "Instant contenders"? Cronin's Plan of Patience How far off are we from competing still Assessing Simons' value (43:50) What does Penny + FRP get us? Worried if our 4th best player is Nas? How much Prime Dame do we have left? Would it still be Dame's team if we land Joel? Favorite Chants (53:27) Why won't Giphy work on mobile? (57:38) U-Pick: 76ers vs Heat (1:00:21) Jimmy vs Harden? Would you trade Sharpe... for Spo? Knox for 3M or Cam for 5M? Setting a line for remaining wins... Chances they're a Blazer next fall... (1:06:14) Watford Sharpe Little Nurkic Simons OUTTRO (1:11:10) Reach out! Email!  DISCORD! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:20) Getting your throwbacks correct Keith's playing a lot of Ghostface It's AMA Day on the Trailcasters Discord! L, H, & HM (4:52) Are we evolving? No, no it's the pod that is Keith takes the lead & brings extras LOVE... (6:38) Happy birthday, Ozzy! Rip City Trivia Meeting familiar faces for the first time in person is weird Caitlin Clark is unstoppable HUGS... (13:02) RIP Darcelle Jerome Kersey's disappointment Blazers finally reconnecting with their history? Retiring jerseys vs Ring of Legends HATEMAIL... (18:06) Elon & the Blue Check LAL leads the NBA in FT Differential Pool reporting is dumb Calling out the refs: Fans vs Players GSW LIED!!! Gary's timeline in Portland Blame Bob, or Gary, or both? NOT a Blazers Legend. What's another word for a falsehood? OUTTRO (38:30) Reach out! Email!  DISCORD! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:20) Getting your throwbacks correct Keith's playing a lot of Ghostface It's AMA Day on the Trailcasters Discord! L, H, & HM (4:52) Are we evolving? No, no it's the pod that is Keith takes the lead & brings extras LOVE... (6:38) Happy birthday, Ozzy! Rip City Trivia Meeting familiar faces for the first time in person is weird Caitlin Clark is unstoppable HUGS... (13:02) RIP Darcelle Jerome Kersey's disappointment Blazers finally reconnecting with their history? Retiring jerseys vs Ring of Legends HATEMAIL... (18:06) Elon & the Blue Check LAL leads the NBA in FT Differential Pool reporting is dumb Calling out the refs: Fans vs Players GSW LIED!!! Gary's timeline in Portland Blame Bob, or Gary, or both? NOT a Blazers Legend. What's another word for a falsehood? OUTTRO (38:30) Reach out! Email!  DISCORD! JOIN US ON DISCORD! OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN & INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR ANOTHER, WE'RE SEEKING LOCAL SPONSORS! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WE COULD PROMOTE, PLEASE EMAIL TRAILCASTERS@GMAIL.COM

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:48) 2-part episodes becoming a thing? WHAT'D WE MISS?(4:06) Buyout market, schmuyout market Failling to tank, or failing to compete? Being thankful for a 2-4 road trip Losing, but by less points HOW TO TANK PROPERLY (7:58) The value of gaining 1 spot Draft picks: trade assets vs future Blazers How do you grade Cronin so far? CJ McCollum catching some strays The best PG in the NBA 1st Team All-NBA... is Dame a lock? JUSTISE WINSLOW UPDATE (17:56) Defining "bone marrow aspirate" Festus to Dwight... that's the range. Winslow's future as a Blazer Looking back at Wes' achilles injury PLAYERS BACK BILLUPS (25:49) The value of having played in the league If Billups was Becky... Sooo how long is this gonna take? "Is Billups Better Than..." What qualifies as a Defensive Coach? FRONT OFFICE Q&A (42:02) Stories of Dame's shooting Deadline targets didn't move Do we have enough ammo? WNBA in PDX The most frustrating Blazer Sharpe's first season OUTTRO (53:00) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! This is your weekend Love, Hugs & Hatemail! Check back in a few days for the deep dive in to some Blazers dialogue! INTRO (1:44) Back again just like Penny Simons Indirect hatemail LOVE (3:44) Shoutouts to Discordians Jamie Hudson promoted Chad Doing loves the kids Schonz' Celebration of Life Ian Karmel & Doug Fir Why stop at 2 Mascots? Explaining LeBron to your children HUGS (14:57) Explaining LeBron to your children CarMax Game Quotes are Twitter Gold HATEMAIL (19:58) Stephen A Smith is running out of material Damned if ya do, damned if ya don't Defining "Legacy" compared to "Satisfaction" Rings aren't everything... unless ya wanna chase em in Portland The deathknell for the dying RSN model Will Amazon get involved? Netflix in the mix? What about Blazers direct? OUTTRO (39:26) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:10) Back with better mandibular health! Chris couldn't keep Keith away LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL ( Rip City Radio, the Tarmac Rap & RCU Parties Employees of ODOT & Former Blazers Coaches Dentists, Sprained Ankles, & 20pt leads THE DAME SHOW (12:58) Highlight of the ASG Weekend Tarmac Rap No Dame (or Grant) for the Kings game Dame's 71... does it matter that it was vs Rockets? Rattling off the accolades Keith called it early! Greatest Blazers Performances Dame says "The Time is NOW"... to give away wins? Chris has a rant on Losing Faith Roster issues vs Coaching issues Chris has a rant on Chauncey Billups Why is Cam getting all the minutes? Would Cam play better off the bench? Should Nassir be angry? Stotts vs Billups (& Brooks) How long is long enough? Chris has a rant on Ownership DEEPAK'S THOUGHT EXERCISE (36:35) Who falls out of rotation when guys get healthy? Portland's effect on Dame's popularity Anonymous GM quotes & Stephen A smith Social Media changed the Branding Game Is Sabas more popular today than in his era? Why the Dunk Contest used to matter FANS OF THE LEAGUE VS THE LAUNDRY (46:22) Also, fans of Last Names Schedule predictions Statline "Would You Rather" OUTTRO (53:17) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:14) Part 2 of our Pre-ASB conversation NEW BLAZERS! (3:55) Small Sample-Size Theatre! First impressions of Cam Cam's future role as a Blazer? Portland's history fixing jumpshots Over/Under on Thybulle's shooting Defense matter more Last Blazers to be All-NBA Defense... NEW DIRECTION(S)! (14:57) Play-in/Playoffs vs Lottery Simons' sprained ankle Expected lineup changes Shaedon Sharpe Time! Ike triggers Chris with a Simons question Ranking Potential Play-In Opponents Yelling at Joe: PICK A LANE! Lost audio, FML. OUTTRO (31:29) Keith's face needs a week off! JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:50) Trailcasters at the dentist! Toradol isn't a painkiller LOVE, HUGS, & HATEMAIL (3:55) Chris found the final Teramana tequila Shaedon's dunks are ART. Should Sharpe start over Cam? Justise calling out the league Nassir should DEFINITELY be starting Let's talk about Officiating It's not a conspiracy, just a lack of consistency! THE GP2 DEBACLE (18:36) It's not ALL Golden State's fault Timeline Recap Thybulle better anyway Holdahl & Highkin holding it down for us locals Hart chimes in The return of NEIL??? How much blame is on GSW? How much blame on Blazers' staff? The REAL culprit: bad journalism Be accurate, not first ANOTHER rollercoaster metaphor?!? OUTTRO (37:16) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:52) Stop letting the Deadline kill your phone! LOVE, HUGS, & HATEMAIL (5:28) ALL the emotions to the Trade Deadline Regurgi-cam Mavs fans Shaedon's rejection... from Rising Stars TRADES AROUND THE LEAGUE (15:04) Kyrie kicked it off, KD cracked it open Traded players can be traded again Rest of West went "Buyers" Clearing traffic for the offseason Breaking down the Stepian rule Freeing our First Round Picks BLAZERS MOVES (25:53) Old Blazers out, New Blazers in Low low cost for Cam, Matisse & Kevin Grade the trades Asset Acquisition: The Cronin/Schmitz plan Does this change expectations for Jerami? It's all about control Playoffs still the goal? Hopium can make you short-sighted Too good to TANK? OUTTRO (50:04) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:58) Straight to the group chat! TRADE DEADLINE BURNOUT EXTRAVAGANZA, PART 2! (3:32) Who benefits most? Could Simons' value take a dip if we wait? Has Nurk's value dipped already? Disssecting Lillard/Simons compatibility Hart's value around the league MAC-STRODAMUS calls OG's landing spot Burkhardt defends Nurk & Hart, Keith is shocked Jerami Grant's 5th year money More important: A Scoring SG, or bench depth? More important: A TRUE starting C, or bench depth? JULIO...STRODAMUS: The moves that happen... won't be talked about Burkhardt breaks down the draft picks situation Over/Under on number of Blazers moves at the deadline Too many opportunists means what? OUTTRO (42:15) If you're not with us yet... hurry up JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:06) Keeping the Intro "zesty" TC Merch is REAL! Chris needs more TV Time LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (9:20) Lots of love for the TC Mug (also for Dame) Seattle Storm fans lose Breanna Blazers fans are divided NBA Officials & Lakers Theatrics Rose Garden removing Dragonfruit cider?!? TIME TO TALK ABOUT THE TRADE DEADLINE (26:11) Defining Deadline "roles" & which fits the Blazers What kind of move could Portland make? Who are the sellers? Shams confirms OUR Vanderbilt rumors Looking towards Phoenix Nurk vs Plumlee vs Poeltl BLAZERS' OTHER ASSETS (53:28) Moving Simons vs Nurk How to unlock our draft picks OUTTRO (57:30) That was just Part 1! Come back for more in Part 2! JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:47) Keith's House of Covid Chris' House of Chaos LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (3:05) Quick's piece on Justise Socially distant hugs Thorns' management Saying goodbye to LEGENDS. RIP, JOHN CURRY & BILL SCHONELY (12:32) Memories Rebecca Harlow's Sports Broadcasting Camp Baseline crashes will never be the same Schonz let Abbi touch the trophy Knuckle Sandwiches LINKS: Schonz stories with Dwight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQNnTEbGTrQ Schonz' Valentines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1aY2uqTlpI GAME RECAPS (31:22) The critical stretch of 6 games Contrasting loss to LAL, win over SAS Shaedon & Nas need minutes Nurk is a rollercoaster TRADE TARGETS (45:20) Vanderbilt, OG, John Collins Is Isaacs really worth it? Setting the bar for our assets MIA wants Hart? Still confident on Grant coming back? Defining "Untouchable" Will Nassir be a starter? OUTTRO (1:11:04) Brain burnout... from covid & from trade talks JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:12) Butterscotch Burkhardt Discord love LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:38) CONGRATULATIONS, BROOKE & ANNE! Empty IR reports & officiating conspiracies The grim reaper, HBO Max, & the wrong kinda records WEEKLY GAME RECAP (13:43) Oh the difference a week makes! Similarities between Blazers & Mavs Should Simons be seen more like Dame, or Nurk? 6 game homestand, the make-or-break stretch THE BENCH IS BACK! (30:20) How many points do we need them to average? Still hope for Nassir? Injury labels Blazers need another STAR BABY SAI! TRADE DEADLINE INCOMING (41:28) Will Blazers make a move? What kind? What necessitates a "big" move? Defining A-tier vs B-tier targets OUTTRO (56:04) Keith appreciates Joe JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:44) Keith's voice gone... again Wrestling Duo Seth Rogan's latest hit, A Bad Game with Good Friends STH Renewal incoming LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (6:46) Upholstery assistance & Shaedon in the Dunk Contest Chocolate Milk & Dwight gets love from Clyde Blazers relations with former Blazers... Keith has no hate, he's just sad. BLAMING BILLUPS? (32:22) A 5 or 6 man rotation is not a winning formula Lack of rest for starters = lack of buckets The true value of Justise Winslow WHAT CHANGED & WHEN? (36:50 10-4 vs 9-17 That "fresh start feel" doesn't last forever Coach has gotta learn to coach Don't move the goalposts! ESPN is not your friend Simons underperforming? HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON (46:55) Still can't get a read on this team! Expectations for the next 10 We talkin about practice? Nas, Winslow, Gary, we need you! OUTTRO (57:51) Keith is struggling, Chris improvs CONGRATULATIONS, BROOKE OLZENDAM! JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:27) Lots to get to, let's go! LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL3:23) Damar Hamlin & GP2 Josh Hart's puppy & Donovan Mitchell's 71 Skip Bayless, Bart Scott & Andrew Tate TROPHY RECAP (21:20) Is the basket significant? Blazers' trophy budget GP2's DEBUT (30:27) Glad he didn't play @GSW? First impressions Let him pick his pace How he affects trades JANUARY SCHEDULE (51:20) Giving up leads in close games Road trip not going well ?Easy? homestand? LISTENER QUESTIONS (55:30) If the Blazers were a strain of weed... Has Jabari taken Trendon's rotation spot? Should Simons come off the bench? OUTTRO (50:30) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:24) Keith's voice is back after the Holiday Gap! LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:00) Mike Barrett & Dame passing Clyde... where will Lillard set the bar? Wagner gets cheapshot KO'd & Josh Hart's wife having twins! BONUS HUG: The Third Bench Fans hating on Clyde & a weird ref debacle GAME RECAPS (23:48) The road trip... most frustrating loss? Dec 19th, 2022 Dame takes over HOMECOMING CELEBRATION (27:38) Was it a "good" win? Evan Turner & the video tributes Fans forgiving Aldridge? NURKIC (29:20) Relationship with Dame Critical for the win Worthy of being a "core" piece? LISTENER QUESTIONS (33:56) How impactful could Keon be? Trade for or develop a bench scorer? Would you still draft Sharpe? Do we NEED to make a deadline move? OUTTRO (50:30) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:35) Keith lost his voice, thanks Ramort Star Wars night, Yoda lives on the 300 concourse LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (2:58) Chris loves Coach Leach & Keith loves Dame Chris, yes CHRIS, hugs PENNY Simons & Keith welcomes Britney home Chris hates the "showboating vs celebrating" debate & Keith hates Rudy Gobert GAME RECAPS (13:20) Close loss to Denver... moving on Dame & Penny's first dual 30's Lillard's 3pt barrage Nurk puttin in WORK over Rudy Who has impressed most this season? TRADE SEASON IS HERE (20:47) What changes? Expectations before the deadline? Where to improve the roster Is JG an SF trapped in a PF's body? TRADE RUMOR OF THE DAY (26:15) Nerlens Noel Can we get Saddiq involved? Trades vs Buyout Market What if Noel/Bey cost us Hart? DeepakR: Is Shaedon in a shooting slump? Hot take from Terry! OUTTRO JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on the pod about what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. $150 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO It's the sick season! Real Americans... have beards LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL Winter weather & Happy Birthday Jason! Kevin Calabro & Holiday Movies WC Soccer... or Football? EVOCA GOING UNDER SHOCKED, I tell you! Doing due diligence Is it an RSN problem? What does the future hold NEXT 10 GAMES (halfway in) Skipped the losing streak! Is .500 bad? Things getting easier... on paper Strength of schedule BOLSTERING THE BENCH We NEED reliable shooting Who's on the trade block? Don't forget to be a FAN! OUTTRO JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A happy holiday placeholder episode to all! We ALMOST went dark for 2 weeks, mostly because Keith doesn't understand how time management works BUT to make up for it, he's here to cover the rough stretch of games & give us hope for the future! JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (2:14) Snow & No-More-Neil-Olshey Day! Calf injuries Evoca goin under ROAD-TRIP RECAP (6:00) Focusing on the positives: JG, Simons & team ball When Nurk plays well, Blazers play well Penny & the 4 J's vs LAC... worst loss of the year? Is losing streak linked to the carpet jerseys? INJURIES (12:24) Tough schedule getting easier Winning without Dame Nervous about GP2's timeline? Nassir's hip injury OPTIMISTIC INSIGHTS (15:51) Dame's return Easier schedule & plenty schedule left! Come hangout for the 4 game homestand! OUTTRO (17:47) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith & Chris are trying something new: Morning recordings! Keith is also trying to record audio while sick, which is always fun. JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:30) Keith's not well & it wasn't drinking LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (2:51) Carpet jersey & Kevin Conroy Jerami Grant & Evander Holyfield AppleTV & stomach bugs GAME REVIEW (22:45) DAL hands Keith the L Defense beats the trap game! Dame is BACK, baby Nurk vs Drewbanks CHRIS NEEDS HIS SOAPBOX! Billups vs Stotts: All about the rotations THOUGHTS ON THE NETS (36:30) It's really all about KD Bigger dumpster fire: Lakers or Nets? Contrasting Leadership: Dame vs KD LISTENER QUESTION (42:29) Is Nas' 3pt shooting real? Can Dame & Penny play together? Jerami's chance to make the All Star squad? Trade Proposal: Penny Simons Evaluating Nurkic OUTTRO (1:00:46) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:20) Who turned Chris' mic down? Time is money... for real now LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (3:14) Dogs & Brigham Fish Market Westbrook & the Warriors LeBron & the L2M Report FINISHING UP THE ROAD TRIP (13:48) Dame returns early! A Bunch of Idiots Free of expectations? Winslow's performance We got DAWGS Early evaluations of Chauncey's coaching Non-Dame players making Dame plays! NEXT 10 GAMES (30:10) Already 2 wins in! Can we pick up another in Dallas? Predictions for the 2nd 10-game block LISTENER QUESTION (37:33) Alex: Will Payton's return effect chemistry on the floor? OUTTRO JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

Keith & Chris again welcome some of their Discord friends to the show; Terry & BMac return after last week's conversation, along with a familiar voice from Twitter Spaces, Rocky, making his Trailcasters debut! JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:36) LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:24) - Shaedon Sharpe, twice - Steve Nash & Dame's calf - Kyrie &... everything Nets. All of it. Ugh. WELCOME, FRIENDS! (14:18) - JOIN US ON DISCORD! THE CARPET JERSEY (14:52) - Saw this coming & still deleted the Jersey Channel - Carpet Sash vs 2k Pinwheel - The Cilantro Theory IMPACT OF INJURIES (25:13) - GP2's timeline... has it changed? - What will GP2's return do to rotations? - Dame's absence opens room for Simons & Sharpe - Does Sharpe's production change need for GP2? - Starting to trust Billups as HC - Would Sharpe have developed under Stotts? - Scariest part of this road trip - Impacts of Hart's concussion OUTRO (1:02:53) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

Was last week's short pod not enough for you? Well we're making up for it this week with an EXTENDED edition! JOIN US ON DISCORD! We were visited by several of Trailcasters' Discordians during recording & while it didn't ALL make the final cut, there was too much fun to leave it out! Cut this one in to 2 episodes if you need, but don't miss the entertainment!  INTRO (2:42) LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:04) - TC Live on Rip City Radio & Dame goes OFF. - Chad Doing & Sean Highkin - LeBron James & Slam Magazine GAME REVIEW (15:55) *of only the first 4 games* - Terry joins the show! - Which Simons do we get this year? - Are we feeling better about Billups? LISTENER QUESTIONS (31:20) - Is the winstreak the new norm? - What will GP2's return do to rotations? - Sharpe NEEDS double digit minutes - When should Dame & Simons be kept out? - Concerns about Nurk? - JP joins the show! - Blazers as 90's bands (1:01:58) Measuring Optimism - The return of BIRG & CORF (1:08:38) - The value of watching live games - Beware the Savage Garden Goons! JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

It's been a long offseason but Blazers Basketball is finally back! Keith & Chris round out their predictions from last episode with possibly the most important ones, but first... JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (1:45) - What qualifies as "tired"? Chris repeating jokes, that's what - Calling all producers! LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:35) - The NBA is back - Penny wears Air Penny 2s - Draymond Green. NASSIR SIGNS EXTENSION (16:36) - 4 more years! 4 more years! - Being happy with less - How tall is 6'5", really? CHAUNCEY BILLUPS (23:13) - Fans getting frustrated too soon? - Does last year count? - When is enough enough - Impacts of the tank WIN/LOSS PREDICTIONS (32:55) - Roster isn't perfect - "Glomming on to the negative" - West Standings - Dame's post-injury impact - First 10 games REMINDER: Chris is on Rip City Radio now! Check out GameDay & 5th Quarter with Chad Doing, as well as Courtside Mondays with our very own Chris Burkhardt! BREAKING NEWS: KEITH & CHRIS WILL BE LIVE ON RIP CITY RADIO THIS SUNDAY! Pregame & postgame vs the Lakers on 10/23, tune in to Rip City Radio for what is sure to be a unique experience! Also, JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!        

Back after the birth of the third Burkhardt daughter AND the re-birth of a classic Blazers show, Keith grills Chris over some season predictions along with much more... JOIN US ON DISCORD! INTRO (2:09) - Welcome to the world, Tegan Burkhardt! - Courtside is dead, long live Courtside Mondays LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (12:34) - Blazers' rooks, Jusuf Nurkic, & poor preseason defense SEASON PREDICTIONS (16:28) The Starting SF... - Hart the right choice, for now - Dissecting the bench lineup - Who closes? - Can Nas play small ball 4? PPG Predictions... - Jerami Grant - Shaedon Sharpe - Nurk vs Penny - Nurk vs Jerami - Who is the 2nd leading scorer? - How will Penny compare to last year? - Josh Hart Playmaking: Nurk vs Simons Minutes Battles... - Greg Brown vs Jabari Walker vs Olivier Sarr - GP2 or Nas? LISTENER QUESTIONS (49:15) - Penny vs Hart to run the bench? SUPPORT THE TIMBERS/THORNS PLAYERS (1:01:18) OUTTRO JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! It's not quite Episode 196, cuz it's only half the Trailcasters team... Chris is out this week for more important things, but Keith is still here & ready to take you on a ride through the first week of Blazers' preseason basketball... INTRO - Congratulations to the Burkhardt family - Gettin lazy, flyin solo - All the Keith you can handle... just a sexier Mac LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL - Burkhardt family - Jabari - Free throws & fan caps PRESEASON - vs LAC in SEA - vs UTA in the RG - the starting SF slot - vs Maccabi with no vets JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! First off, if you're going to be in Seattle next Monday for preseason, HIT US UP RIGHT NOW! As for this week's pod... Keith & Chris discuss the most memorable parts of Media Day & much more as we prep for the season! INTRO (2:38) - Chris hosted Media Day for RCR with Dwight, & asked questions from our Discord users! - Keep your ears open for a TC shoutout on upcoming Courtside! MEDIA DAY REACTIONS (8:36) - Low STH returns... concerning or expected? - Being "All-Star Ready" & the FALSE argument of hotels in Portland - Cronin says WE AIN'T DONE YET - Early chemistry among players - The nickname debate is heating up again - Players responding to Billups' approach - Grant vs Simons (& more "Penny" vs "Ant") THE STARTING SF SLOT (30:54) - Who should start? Who WILL? - Nas is watching... ALLLL of it. DAMIAN LILLARD (37:27) - Are the changes real? - Expectations? ANTICIPATION - Who are you most excited for? - Breaking down Nurk's ranking among Centers LISTENER QUESTIONS (50:02) - Jae Crowder Trades OUTTRO JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! WE'RE BACK! From vacation that is, but Burkhardt is also officially back on the airwaves! After taking a moment to celebrate our victories we cover some of what we missed over the last month: WARMUP  INTRO (2:56) - Burkhardt is back on Rip City Radio! - Get your Media Day questions in on Discord! - Keith cost Chris $200 & he's proud of it LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (9:03) - Sharing the love - Becky Hammon & LV Aces - Chad Doing & Didi Louzada - Videogame Hackers & Robert Sarver vs NEEEIIIIIIILLLLL  NURK @ EUROBASKET (29:51) - What will the best Nurk look like in Portland? - Does scoring come at the cost of other skills LISTENER QUESTIONS (34:49) - Which players to protect in an expansion - What should the prize be for the In-Season Tournament? - What happened to Coach Curry? CHRIS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY... (52:12) - Josh Hart's position(s) - Blazers' best trade chips JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand in, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! Keith & Chris take a break from the Group Chats, but still managed to fill over an hour of banter with: INTRO - Method Actors - Group Chats will return! LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:51) - Chris Haynes, Dewayne Hankins & the hot hot heat THE BROADCAST TEAM WILL TRAVEL! (10:36 - Not all questions answered - Broadcasting remote vs on-site - Journalism at home vs on the road - Who asked for this? - Let's talk cost... - "Lessons" from the COVID broadcasts - Who gets credit for the flip SCHEDULE RELEASE (39:36) - Are you worried? - Expected wins DEFINING A "SUPERSTAR" (48:45) - Where we started, where we've gone - The "It" Factor - Resumes - Intangibles LISTENER QUESTIONS (1:06:08) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

Back from a short vacation with another Group Chat & this time, we came prepared with an extra guest! Keith & Chris are joined by Rachel, Ozzy, Ike & Seth, all members of the Third Bench; our fan block in sec. 317 of the Rose Garden! Hours of banter, distilled down to 90 minutes of: GUEST INTROS (5:28) - What made you a fan? - Why is it "The THIRD Bench"? RIP, BILL RUSSELL (11:51) - Respects - #6 getting retired around the league - Burkhardt breaks down "Bill Russell vs Jackie Robinson" - Russell & the GOAT conversation CATCHING UP ON LAST WEEK (21:00) - Rip City Poker, now on Discord! - Third Bench @ Thorns' game - Keith & Chris on the W.H.A.T. Pod!!! FORMULA ZERO (23:53) - Preparing kids for the off-court side - Different camps, all ages - What makes Zero different? BURKHARDT BACK ON THE RADIO (27:35) - Reliving the glory days - Paying it forward vs fearing the competition - Are we a younger lightweight version of Chad & Dwight? BLAZERS BATTLE ROYALE! (35:00) - The Drexler Era - The Dame Era - The Aldridge Era - What about the Champs? JERAMI GRANT'S FIT (46:10) - More than RoCo's role - Offensive or defensive asset? - The rebounding conundrum - Grant as a Small Ball 5 - Watford vs Brown REDIFINING NURK'S ROLE (58:58) - Nurk & Penny making room for Grant - Rim protection priority 1 - Nurk just needs love - Return of the distributing big man? ESPN'S PREDICTION (1:14:35) - Is 35 insanely low? - Over/Under Vegas' 40 - How many wins is Dame's influence worth?

JOIN US ON DISCORD!!! We're getting better at this Group Chat thing! No, I didn't say perfect... but good enough to fix last week's screwups, score a completed-set bonus & link up with a friend from LITERALLY across the globe! KJ, JP, & (most of) Fowad joined Keith & Chris this week for a conversation that had some legs... but feel free to stretch out yourself & make this one last, because we're taking a short break next week! INTROS (5:05) - Grammas know how to make Blazers fans outta grandkids - Afternoon NBA in Oz DEFENDING THE DEFENSE (14:48) - KJ capes for Stotts - Blazers backcourt issues too big for GP2? - Talent vs Fit - Most Important Defensive Blazer - Bigger backcourt liability: Dame or Penny? HEAT CHECK: JOE CRONIN (37:40) - Hottest & Coldest takes - Grading Offseason #1 JR SMITH & ROT (54:51) - Can Dame win here? Does it matter? - From the soup guy - Debating Dame's legacy - The power to choose means loyalty is real? KD & PLAYER EMPOWERMENT (1:09:30) - Differences between Dame & KD - Will he stay or will he go now? What about later? JOIN US ON DISCORD!!! Once more, we'll be taking a short break next week but please don't stop sending us your questions & your feedback! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! After much anticipation & EVEN MORE technical difficulties, Trailcasters are proud to announce the return of our group chats! This week's lineup suffered a last minute scratch, but we rolled on with our starting 4 of Keith, Chris, Alex & Terry to dive in on a wide range of topics... INTROS - A TMac fan, 2 Lakers fans & a Blazers diehard walk in to a podcast... - Adding to the mythology of Keke Montreal NO SURGERY FOR SHARPE! (13:45) - Is there already injury concern? - First impressions from 5 minutes of play - Will Sharpe's arc differ from Dame's & CJ's? - Dame's influence on development SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!! (25:47) - In the elite company of Sacramento - Is NBA trying to make SL important? - Debating the appropriate SL championship hardware JABARI WALKER (33:27) - Watford the MVP, but Walker the fan favorite - TOO much shine for a 57th pick in SL? - Projecting minutes/role this season PDX CARPET JERSEYS... AGAIN - Whyyyyyyy though - At least it's not Utah - This is all Nike's fault - "PDX" vs "POR" JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! Don't stop believin' in the Blazers, cuz this episode we are goin on a JOURNEY! Extra long episodes just means longer lunch breaks, right? - Don't mess with PNW Heat! - Chris gets baked, but not like that - Hood River Ice Baths Love, Hugs & Hatemail (6:10) - WNBA, ESPN, Summer League & more Player Intro Presser (19:38) - Word of the Day: Versatility - Penny isn't feeling any pressure... should he? - First impressions of Grant - Joe Cronin has got soundbytes! Attack on Jody Allen (30:49) - Dame doesn't send emails, guys! - The rest, though... A Blazer for LIFE. (35:50) - Did it get delayed cuz she wasn't responding to his emails? - Massive is not the same as outlandish - Can we stop fearing an exit yet? - If Dame never wins a ring but stays a Blazer... - Sign up for Lillard's masterclass on brand marketing! Summer league (45:13) - Richard Jefferson's Officiating parody - Is SL supposed to be legit or a joke? - A lack of Shaedon Sharpe - Better SL: Keon or Jabari? - Lack of a G League team hurting Blazers? Listener Questions (1:04:40) JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN OUR DISCORD! Keith & Chris both went off-grid over the weekend but they've returned with talk about the GPII signing, Summer League expectations, updates on KD rumors & much more;  - More bad Star Wars jokes - Chris really missed the Discord LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (4:40) - Vacations, weddings, Sabrina & hot roster takes KEVIN DURANT (12:19) - Tracking the rumors - Can KD's trade request be put "back in the box"? - More likely: KD & Kyrie both Nets next season, or KD a Blazer? - Bring it full circle - Another blow to superteams THE GP2 SIGNING (22:38) - What to expect from the Young Glove - Chris has a bone to pick about roster takes... again - Why is Payton not just another guard PENNY SIMONS (35:43) - Defining success this season - More critical to going far... Simons or Nurk? - How has Simons' role changed since last year SUMMER LEAGUE (45:56) - What to expect and from who - How to enjoy it most (not on ROOT!) - Better to attend as work: Summer League or NBA Finals? JOIN OUR DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! We've made it past the Draft and all the questions that come with it, now on to Free Agency and ALL THE QUESTIONS THAT COME WITH IT. **RECORDED PRE-GBII TRADE PICKUP!** We'll talk about that next week, but for now... - Chris wants LIVE episodes - Workshopping nicknames for Sharpe LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (5:00) - Ryan Resch, Gold Bond, & Dick's Sports FAKE AD: Chris Reviews Keith's Killer Bread FREE AGENCY (19:00) - Defining the moratorium - Breaking down contract increases - Balancing the roster... who do we target next? - Watford's fit on the squad - Solving our wing issues - Bringing back former Blazers KD RUMORS (35:05) - Instant contender? - Is it real? - Talking actual pricing... including Trendon Watford - Will KD stay in BKN? GETTING IN TO GRANT (40:30) - Defining wings vs forwards... which is he? - The rebounding issue SUMMER LEAGUE (55:25) - First Shaedon Sharpe sightings! - Burkhardt's SL memories - Next Summer: TC TAKEOVER - Remember: ROOT SPORTS SUUUUUCKS. JOIN US ON DISCORD! ARNOVITZ' ARTICLE ON RYAN RESCH Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

Donate directly to Planned Parenthood Support Abortion Funds with Evanem.com JOIN US ON DISCORD! RIP CITY, WE MADE IT! The draft is behind us, and decisions have been made. Keith & Chris discuss their first impressions of Cronin's moves so far & much more, including: LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL (9:12) - RIP, Caleb Swanigan - Did we find Nurk's burner? - Sue Bird - The SCOTUS THE DRAFT (18:00) - Was Sharpe the right pick? - How did the Grant trade change the pick? - Sharpe's ceiling vs floor - Is Sharpe's future in Portland? THE GRANT TRADE (37:40) - Detailing the cost - Where's the best fit? - Comparisons to Covington - How bad is the rebounding thing? GRADES (51:24) - Which roster is better... last Fall or Now? - Grade the last 48 hours (s/o to Just 2 Fans Podcast!) Donate directly to Planned Parenthood Support Abortion Funds with Evanem.com JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD! Fowad Daud of The Unbiased Blazers Podcast joins the guys all the way from down South in Toronto, to squeeze in a little more draft discussion before the big day next week!  - Sabrina is writing history - Jason Quick & the importance of putting yourself first - Banning Fake Klay & remembering Ray Liotta - Fowad gives us Toronto's take on OG's value - Evaluating & ranking Trade Targets - Evaluating & ranking options with the 7th pick - Fanhood: The BIRG & CORF Principle - Best options for the 7th pick - Nikola Jovic - Teaching NBA Defense - Rumor Mill: Nurkic to Dallas??? JOIN US ON DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN THE FUN ON DISCORD! Our Discordian Draft Fanatic, Brandon McIntire, is back with us this week to debate what the Blazers should do with the draft pick & more: - Love, Hugs & Hatemail... Baseball sucks again. - The Knight Offer... Should Blazers fans WANT this deal? - THEY'RE. NOT. MOVING. THE. TEAM. - Draft Prep... what to expect from a new Front Office - BMac has BEEF with Burkhardt - Dyson Daniels, detailed - Can a draft pick help Dame's timeline? - A trade proposal from Hommefield JOIN THE FUN ON DISCORD! Don't forget to check out Charlotte Gibson's article on Trinity Rodman Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN US ON DISCORD!!! ***HEADS UP*** The offer from Phil Knight to buy the Blazers occurred after recording. We'll break it down next episode! It's been another tough week in the Real World for a lot of people... Keith & Chris had some things to get off their chest so if you're not here for non-basketball, we forgive you for skipping 10 mins ahead. OR, if you can lend some much needed assistance to victims of preventable trauma, click here to support families in Uvalde, TX. After venting a bit, we pay our respects to the NBA Finals, pick our sides & move on to some Blazers basketball, including... - Welcoming are new Asst GMs... should we care? - Dame shows up for pre-draft workouts... what does it mean? - Dame @ the Draft Lotto vs Workouts... which is bigger? - Rumor Mills... the latest on Jerami Grant & others - Evaluating Simons's & Nas' spots in Portland... what's their worth outside Portland? JOIN US ON DISCORD!!! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN OUR DISCORD! WE'RE BACK! And after taking a week off for Health & Safety Protocols, we've got a lot to cover, so it's time to bring in the big guns; Michael Visenberg of Pro Insight joins Keith & Chris to break down the results of the Draft Lottery & much more... - Love, Hugs, & Hatemail: Jokic, Equal Pay & PatBev - EARLY, early, early thoughts on Cronin - What if... Zach Lavine. - The Suns collapse - Dame goes to the Lotto! ...so? - What to do with the 7th pick - Mikey's draft watchlist - When to rebuild - Shredder vs Batman JOIN OUR DISCORD! Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats Need any help with communication skills or services? PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63  There had been a plan for this episode, and it was quickly thrown out the window when we asked the Trailcasters Discord for any questions and our fam went OFF. Keith & Chris covered some distance in this episode, including but not limited to... - Love, Hugs & Hatemail: AAPI Heritage Month, JJ Redick, Dillon Brooks & more - Rogue 1 is the best Star Wars movie & ET was not a Jedi - Favorite food in the Rose Garden & where to watch outside it - Best parts of a Blazers-less postseason - How can Blazers "win" the Hart/CJ trade? - Fit vs Future: Josh Hart & Penny Simons - Judging Billups' first year as HC - If we colonized the moon... JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63  Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter & Reddit, or email trailcasters@gmail.com and if you can share opinions on what you like, dislike, or which directions we should expand on, we'll do our best to make it happen! For more of our music, you can find Odar's beats at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!