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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:29)<ul> <li>TC After Dark... it's a drinking pod!</li> <li>Proverbial fires vs actual fire</li> <li>A summer of unexpected... gifts?</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (6:51)<ul> <li>Kelsey Plum's 40 piece</li> <li>More on the Rip City Remix</li> <li>Lots of shoutouts</li> <li>EXTRA love... Deal with it, Chris!</li> <li>Hugs/Hatemail, it's all the same</li> </ul>THE TRADE REQUEST (18:52)<ul> <li>The Timeline</li> <li>The Plan</li> <li>The Draft Pick</li> <li>The JG contract</li> <li>The Declaration</li> </ul>CRONIN'S INTERVIEW (22:31)<ul> <li>Admitted to failing Dame</li> <li>OLSHEY WOULD NEVER!</li> <li>Defining Joe's track record</li> <li>Did Cronin LIE?</li> <li>Who would you overpay for?</li> <li>Dame's expectations</li> <li>Cap fluidity</li> <li>Do we feel bad for Dame?</li> </ul>DAME'S... BETRAYAL? (38:48)<ul> <li>Brand: Loyalty</li> <li>Could timing have changed circumstances?</li> <li>Cronin's urgency or lack thereof</li> <li>The Goodwin effect</li> <li>Completing the Batman Analogy</li> <li>The timing of the Trade Request</li> <li>The longer it takes, the more that changes</li> <li>WHAT IF... Dame stays?</li> <li>WHAT IF... Ainge was the GM?</li> </ul>SUMMER LEAGUE (1:00:43)<ul> <li>Worried about Shaedon's performance?</li> <li>Jabari Walker's improvement</li> <li>More untouchable: Scoot or Shaedon?</li> <li>Projecting Penny's progress</li> <li>More likely to be a Blazer on Day 1 of the season...</li> </ul>OUTTRO (1:13:21)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

223 TEQUILA & THE TRADE REQUEST

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (2:27) No LH&amp;HM today! Shouts to Mac &amp; Pak Shouts to RL hoops friends Catching up with Keith &amp; Chris RECAP (7:06) HC's bein let go left &amp; right Dame's All-NBA selection BLAZERS' G-LEAGUE TEAM! More shouts to Mac &amp; Pak BRoy lands us the 3rd pick Dame, Jerami, &amp; 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, &amp; Dame Trade Rumors Word of the Day(s): V-I-A-B-L-E It's still Dame's team THE PICK &amp; 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 &amp; 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

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:27)<ul> <li>No LH&amp;HM today!</li> <li>Shouts to Mac &amp; Pak</li> <li>Shouts to RL hoops friends</li> <li>Catching up with Keith &amp; Chris</li> </ul>RECAP (7:06)<ul> <li>HC's bein let go left &amp; right</li> <li>Dame's All-NBA selection</li> <li>BLAZERS' G-LEAGUE TEAM!</li> <li>More shouts to Mac &amp; Pak</li> <li>BRoy lands us the 3rd pick</li> <li>Dame, Jerami, &amp; Jabari on IG</li> </ul>DID NUGGETS HELP NURK? (18:39)<ul> <li>SIZE matters.</li> <li>The key to Nurk's defense</li> <li>Chris quoted Keith... again!</li> <li>The Deandre Dilemma</li> </ul>BLAZER FOR LIFE! (30:29)<ul> <li>NBA Lyin Season!</li> <li>Death, Taxes, &amp; Dame Trade Rumors</li> <li>Word of the Day(s): V-I-A-B-L-E</li> <li>It's still Dame's team</li> </ul>THE PICK &amp; THE PATHS (36:12)<ul> <li>The FIRST path... will not be spoken of.</li> <li>The MIDDLE path...</li> <li>How good could the 3rd pick be?</li> <li>Would Blazers trade down?</li> <li>Burkhardt starts spitballing</li> <li>No Olshey Specials</li> <li>The THIRD path...</li> <li>Screw ESPN's talking heads</li> <li>Which targets make us contenders?</li> <li>The Deandre Dilemma, cont.</li> </ul>OUTTRO (1:03:24)<ul><li>Thank you to everyone holding it down on Discord!</li></ul><a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

222 NBA'S LYIN' SEASON

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 &amp; 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 &amp; Pak to come!JOIN US ON DISCORD!OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (0:17)<ul> <li>It was a takeover, a hostile one</li> <li>Setting the table: 1st, 3rd, or 7th pick</li> <li>Defining "realistic"</li> <li>Building around Dame vs... not</li> </ul>IF WE GET THE #1 PICK (6:56)<ul> <li>Only giving it up for... Giannis?</li> <li>Anfernee/OG swap</li> <li>NYK pick + Nurk for...</li> <li>How good will Wemby be REALLY</li> <li>What if he's Good, not Great?</li> <li>What option is Jerami on a top 4 seed?</li> <li>#1 + Simons + Nurk for...</li> <li>How good will Simons be REALLY</li> </ul>IF WE GET THE #3 PICK (24:60)<ul> <li>Value as an asset vs as a building block</li> <li>#3 + Simons for...</li> <li>Who can #3 land on it's own?</li> <li>Mikal: On the move, or no?</li> <li>Being objective about Shaedon</li> <li>Targeting Bam &amp; Brown</li> <li>#3 + Sharpe + Nurk for...</li> <li>OG vs Bridges</li> <li>#3 + Simons for...</li> <li>USING the pick?!?</li> <li>#23 + Simons for...</li> <li>#3 + Nurk for...</li> </ul>IF WE GET THE #7 PICK (49:38)<ul> <li>#7 + Simons for...</li> <li>Best fits for Simons</li> <li>#7 + Simons + Nurk for...</li> <li>#7 + Nurk for...</li> <li>The price of Draymond</li> </ul>"dAmE tRaDeS" (59:11)<ul> <li>Knicks the most likely suitor?</li> <li>Handing the keys to Shaedon</li> </ul>OUTTRO (1:10:26)<ul><li>More Mac &amp; Pak to come!</li></ul> <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

221 THE MAK & PAK TAKEOVER

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 &amp; 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

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:40)<ul> <li>GUT THE FISH!</li> <li>The freshest exhaustion</li> <li>U of H Manoa multiverse memories</li> </ul>LOVE (4:12)<ul> <li>Chris' new job</li> <li>There's no candle left</li> <li>Who's afraid of a 6 hour podcast?</li> <li>TIMBERRRRS!</li> <li>72 Seasons</li> <li>Aldridge retires</li> <li>Dame's HOME court</li> <li>The Wemby Affect</li> <li>Honorable Mentions</li> </ul>HUGS (15:40)<ul> <li>Light the Beam!</li> <li>Most similar fanbase to Rip City?</li> <li>Hugging wolves</li> <li>Nassir's surgery</li> <li>Seth's hot lefty</li> </ul>HATEMAIL (23:10)<ul> <li>Offseason spitballing</li> <li>Calling for receipts</li> <li>Lending ears vs Lip Service</li> <li>TBPN is gone</li> <li>ROOT does it again</li> <li>F***n Warriors, dude.</li> </ul>WRAPPING IT UP (33:48)<ul> <li>Historic upset </li> <li>Too good to tank?</li> <li>Has Sharpe's value been overinflated?</li> <li>Cronin's targets</li> <li>Fans losing faith</li> <li>Exit Interviews</li> </ul>GRADING THE TEAM (46:15)<ul> <li>Starters</li> <li>Bench</li> <li>Brains</li> </ul>WHAT'S NEXT? (1:33:34)<ul> <li>Offseason Dates</li> <li>TC's next steps</li> </ul>LISTENER QUESTION (1:35:15)<ul><li>Chainsaw Bear, or Cyber Shark?</li></ul>OUTTRO (1:41:52)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

220 SEASON EXIT POD

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 &amp; 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

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:40)<ul> <li>Another Part 2!</li> <li>ATCA!</li> </ul>Sharpe's career night(s) (3:43)<ul> <li>AND WE WON!?</li> <li>Another one</li> <li>The list keeps going</li> <li>Elite company for a rook</li> <li>The most important game is when he played bad</li> <li>How good is Sharpe among his rookie class? Longterm?</li> <li>How much have we NOT seen yet from him?</li> </ul>TC'S AMA! (15:50)<ul> <li>Favorite John Wick movie? (17:08)</li> <li>Storytelling in videogames</li> <li>Flamethrowers are not lasers</li> <li>New segment on Draft Prospects? New segment on Draft Prospects! (22:40)</li> <li>Not Keith's forte</li> <li>Everything sounds better in Olde-Timey English</li> <li>Who would we trade Shaedon for? (24:52)</li> <li>When is holding on to Sharpe TOO far?</li> <li>Why it's harder to build around Dame than Giannis</li> <li>What's the big swing this summer? (34:48)</li> <li>"Instant contenders"?</li> <li>Cronin's Plan of Patience</li> <li>How far off are we from competing still</li> <li>Assessing Simons' value (43:50)</li> <li>What does Penny + FRP get us?</li> <li>Worried if our 4th best player is Nas?</li> <li>How much Prime Dame do we have left?</li> <li>Would it still be Dame's team if we land Joel?</li> <li>Favorite Chants (53:27)</li> <li>Why won't Giphy work on mobile? (57:38)</li> <li>U-Pick: 76ers vs Heat	(1:00:21)</li> <li>Jimmy vs Harden?</li> <li>Would you trade Sharpe... for Spo?</li> <li>Knox for 3M or Cam for 5M?</li> <li>Setting a line for remaining wins...</li> <li>Chances they're a Blazer next fall... (1:06:14)</li> <li>Watford</li> <li>Sharpe</li> <li>Little</li> <li>Nurkic</li> <li>Simons</li> </ul>OUTTRO (1:11:10)<ul> <li>Reach out! Email! </li> <li>DISCORD!</li> </ul><a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

219 TC'S AMA DAY

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, &amp; HM (4:52) Are we evolving? No, no it's the pod that is Keith takes the lead &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:20)<ul> <li>Getting your throwbacks correct</li> <li>Keith's playing a lot of Ghostface</li> <li>It's AMA Day on the Trailcasters Discord!</li> </ul>L, H, &amp; HM (4:52)<ul> <li>Are we evolving? No, no it's the pod that is</li> <li>Keith takes the lead &amp; brings extras</li> </ul>LOVE... (6:38)<ul> <li>Happy birthday, Ozzy!</li> <li>Rip City Trivia</li> <li>Meeting familiar faces for the first time in person is weird</li> <li>Caitlin Clark is unstoppable</li> </ul>HUGS... (13:02)<ul> <li>RIP Darcelle</li> <li>Jerome Kersey's disappointment</li> <li>Blazers finally reconnecting with their history?</li> <li>Retiring jerseys vs Ring of Legends</li> </ul>HATEMAIL... (18:06)<ul> <li>Elon &amp; the Blue Check</li> <li>LAL leads the NBA in FT Differential</li> <li>Pool reporting is dumb</li> <li>Calling out the refs: Fans vs Players</li> <li>GSW LIED!!!</li> <li>Gary's timeline in Portland</li> <li>Blame Bob, or Gary, or both?</li> <li>NOT a Blazers Legend.</li> <li>What's another word for a falsehood?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (38:30)<ul> <li>Reach out! Email! </li> <li>DISCORD!</li> </ul><a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>OUR NETWORK CLOSED DOWN &amp; 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

218 MEETING FAMILIAR FRIENDS FOR THE FIRST TIME

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&amp;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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:48)<ul><li>2-part episodes becoming a thing?</li></ul>WHAT'D WE MISS?(4:06)<ul> <li>Buyout market, schmuyout market</li> <li>Failling to tank, or failing to compete?</li> <li>Being thankful for a 2-4 road trip</li> <li>Losing, but by less points</li> </ul>HOW TO TANK PROPERLY (7:58)<ul> <li>The value of gaining 1 spot</li> <li>Draft picks: trade assets vs future Blazers</li> <li>How do you grade Cronin so far?</li> <li>CJ McCollum catching some strays</li> <li>The best PG in the NBA</li> <li>1st Team All-NBA... is Dame a lock?</li> </ul>JUSTISE WINSLOW UPDATE (17:56)<ul> <li>Defining "bone marrow aspirate"</li> <li>Festus to Dwight... that's the range.</li> <li>Winslow's future as a Blazer</li> <li>Looking back at Wes' achilles injury</li> </ul>PLAYERS BACK BILLUPS (25:49)<ul> <li>The value of having played in the league</li> <li>If Billups was Becky...</li> <li>Sooo how long is this gonna take?</li> <li>"Is Billups Better Than..."</li> <li>What qualifies as a Defensive Coach?</li> </ul>FRONT OFFICE Q&amp;A (42:02)<ul> <li>Stories of Dame's shooting</li> <li>Deadline targets didn't move</li> <li>Do we have enough ammo?</li> <li>WNBA in PDX</li> <li>The most frustrating Blazer</li> <li>Sharpe's first season</li> </ul>OUTTRO (53:00)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

217 BACK WITH BURKHARDT TO BALK AT BILLUPS

JOIN US ON DISCORD!This is your weekend Love, Hugs &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>This is your weekend Love, Hugs &amp; Hatemail! Check back in a few days for the deep dive in to some Blazers dialogue!INTRO (1:44)<ul> <li>Back again just like Penny Simons</li> <li>Indirect hatemail</li> </ul>LOVE (3:44)<ul> <li>Shoutouts to Discordians</li> <li>Jamie Hudson promoted</li> <li>Chad Doing loves the kids</li> <li>Schonz' Celebration of Life</li> <li>Ian Karmel &amp; Doug Fir</li> <li>Why stop at 2 Mascots?</li> <li>Explaining LeBron to your children</li> </ul>HUGS (14:57)<ul> <li>Explaining LeBron to your children</li> <li>CarMax Game Quotes are Twitter Gold</li> </ul>HATEMAIL (19:58)<ul> <li>Stephen A Smith is running out of material</li> <li>Damned if ya do, damned if ya don't</li> <li>Defining "Legacy" compared to "Satisfaction"</li> <li>Rings aren't everything... unless ya wanna chase em in Portland</li> <li>The deathknell for the dying RSN model </li> <li>Will Amazon get involved? Netflix in the mix?</li> <li>What about Blazers direct?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (39:26)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

216 THE INBOX OVERFLOWETH

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (2:10) Back with better mandibular health! Chris couldn't keep Keith away LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL ( Rip City Radio, the Tarmac Rap &amp; RCU Parties Employees of ODOT &amp; Former Blazers Coaches Dentists, Sprained Ankles, &amp; 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 (&amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:10)<ul> <li>Back with better mandibular health!</li> <li>Chris couldn't keep Keith away</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (<ul> <li>Rip City Radio, the Tarmac Rap &amp; RCU Parties</li> <li>Employees of ODOT &amp; Former Blazers Coaches</li> <li>Dentists, Sprained Ankles, &amp; 20pt leads</li> </ul>THE DAME SHOW (12:58)<ul> <li>Highlight of the ASG Weekend</li> <li>Tarmac Rap</li> <li>No Dame (or Grant) for the Kings game</li> <li>Dame's 71... does it matter that it was vs Rockets?</li> <li>Rattling off the accolades </li> <li>Keith called it early! </li> <li>Greatest Blazers Performances</li> <li>Dame says "The Time is NOW"... to give away wins?</li> <li>Chris has a rant on Losing Faith</li> <li>Roster issues vs Coaching issues</li> <li>Chris has a rant on Chauncey Billups</li> <li>Why is Cam getting all the minutes?</li> <li>Would Cam play better off the bench?</li> <li>Should Nassir be angry?</li> <li>Stotts vs Billups (&amp; Brooks)</li> <li>How long is long enough?</li> <li>Chris has a rant on Ownership</li> </ul>DEEPAK'S THOUGHT EXERCISE (36:35)<ul> <li>Who falls out of rotation when guys get healthy?</li> <li>Portland's effect on Dame's popularity</li> <li>Anonymous GM quotes &amp; Stephen A smith</li> <li>Social Media changed the Branding Game</li> <li>Is Sabas more popular today than in his era?</li> <li>Why the Dunk Contest used to matter</li> </ul>FANS OF THE LEAGUE VS THE LAUNDRY (46:22)<ul> <li>Also, fans of Last Names</li> <li>Schedule predictions</li> <li>Statline "Would You Rather"</li> </ul>OUTTRO (53:17)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

215 RAVING ON DAME, RANTING ON BILLUPS

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (2:14)Part 2 of our Pre-ASB conversationNEW 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:14)<ul><li>Part 2 of our Pre-ASB conversation</li></ul>NEW BLAZERS! (3:55)<ul> <li>Small Sample-Size Theatre!</li> <li>First impressions of Cam</li> <li>Cam's future role as a Blazer?</li> <li>Portland's history fixing jumpshots</li> <li>Over/Under on Thybulle's shooting</li> <li>Defense matter more</li> <li>Last Blazers to be All-NBA Defense...</li> </ul>NEW DIRECTION(S)! (14:57)<ul> <li>Play-in/Playoffs vs Lottery</li> <li>Simons' sprained ankle</li> <li>Expected lineup changes</li> <li>Shaedon Sharpe Time!</li> <li>Ike triggers Chris with a Simons question</li> <li>Ranking Potential Play-In Opponents</li> <li>Yelling at Joe: PICK A LANE!</li> <li>Lost audio, FML.</li> </ul>OUTTRO (31:29)<ul><li>Keith's face needs a week off!</li></ul> <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

214 FIRST IMPRESSIONS & NEW DIRECTIONS

Portland Trailblazers' Superfan Keith Feltner-Smith (@RipCityKeith) &amp; broadcast journalist Chris Burkhardt (@ChrisJBurkhardt) discuss the weekly happenings of the team, Rip City culture &amp; whatever else comes to mind. Often joined by guests ranging from industry professionals to local fans! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (1:50) Trailcasters at the dentist! Toradol isn't a painkiller LOVE, HUGS, &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:50)<ul> <li>Trailcasters at the dentist!</li> <li>Toradol isn't a painkiller</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS, &amp; HATEMAIL (3:55)<ul> <li>Chris found the final Teramana tequila</li> <li>Shaedon's dunks are ART.</li> <li>Should Sharpe start over Cam?</li> <li>Justise calling out the league</li> <li>Nassir should DEFINITELY be starting</li> <li>Let's talk about Officiating</li> <li>It's not a conspiracy, just a lack of consistency!</li> </ul>THE GP2 DEBACLE (18:36)<ul> <li>It's not ALL Golden State's fault</li> <li>Timeline Recap</li> <li>Thybulle better anyway</li> <li>Holdahl &amp; Highkin holding it down for us locals</li> <li>Hart chimes in</li> <li>The return of NEIL???</li> <li>How much blame is on GSW?</li> <li>How much blame on Blazers' staff?</li> <li>The REAL culprit: bad journalism</li> <li>Be accurate, not first</li> <li>ANOTHER rollercoaster metaphor?!?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (37:16)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

213 GM'S IN GLASS FRANCHISES SHOULDN'T THROW STONES

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (1:52)Stop letting the Deadline kill your phone!LOVE, HUGS, &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:52)<ul><li>Stop letting the Deadline kill your phone!</li></ul>LOVE, HUGS, &amp; HATEMAIL (5:28)<ul> <li>ALL the emotions to the Trade Deadline</li> <li>Regurgi-cam</li> <li>Mavs fans</li> <li>Shaedon's rejection... from Rising Stars</li> </ul>TRADES AROUND THE LEAGUE (15:04)<ul> <li>Kyrie kicked it off, KD cracked it open</li> <li>Traded players can be traded again</li> <li>Rest of West went "Buyers"</li> <li>Clearing traffic for the offseason</li> <li>Breaking down the Stepian rule</li> <li>Freeing our First Round Picks</li> </ul>BLAZERS MOVES (25:53)<ul> <li>Old Blazers out, New Blazers in</li> <li>Low low cost for Cam, Matisse &amp; Kevin</li> <li>Grade the trades</li> <li>Asset Acquisition: The Cronin/Schmitz plan</li> <li>Does this change expectations for Jerami?</li> <li>It's all about control</li> <li>Playoffs still the goal?</li> <li>Hopium can make you short-sighted</li> <li>Too good to TANK?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (50:04) <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

212 POST-DEADLINE DISSECTION

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 &amp; 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 upJOIN US ON DISCORD!Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:58)<ul><li>Straight to the group chat!</li></ul>TRADE DEADLINE BURNOUT EXTRAVAGANZA, PART 2! (3:32)<ul> <li>Who benefits most?</li> <li>Could Simons' value take a dip if we wait?</li> <li>Has Nurk's value dipped already?</li> <li>Disssecting Lillard/Simons compatibility</li> <li>Hart's value around the league</li> <li>MAC-STRODAMUS calls OG's landing spot</li> <li>Burkhardt defends Nurk &amp; Hart, Keith is shocked</li> <li>Jerami Grant's 5th year money</li> <li>More important: A Scoring SG, or bench depth?</li> <li>More important: A TRUE starting C, or bench depth?</li> <li>JULIO...STRODAMUS: The moves that happen... won't be talked about</li> <li>Burkhardt breaks down the draft picks situation</li> <li>Over/Under on number of Blazers moves at the deadline</li> <li>Too many opportunists means what?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (42:15)<ul><li>If you're not with us yet... hurry up</li></ul> <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

211 TRADE DEADLINE BURNOUT EXTRAVAGANZA, PART 2!

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (2:06) Keeping the Intro "zesty" TC Merch is REAL! Chris needs more TV Time LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (9:20) Lots of love for the TC Mug (also for Dame) Seattle Storm fans lose Breanna Blazers fans are divided NBA Officials &amp; Lakers Theatrics Rose Garden removing Dragonfruit cider?!? TIME TO TALK ABOUT THE TRADE DEADLINE (26:11) Defining Deadline "roles" &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:06)<ul> <li>Keeping the Intro "zesty"</li> <li>TC Merch is REAL!</li> <li>Chris needs more TV Time</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (9:20)<ul> <li>Lots of love for the TC Mug (also for Dame)</li> <li>Seattle Storm fans lose Breanna</li> <li>Blazers fans are divided</li> <li>NBA Officials &amp; Lakers Theatrics</li> <li>Rose Garden removing Dragonfruit cider?!?</li> </ul>TIME TO TALK ABOUT THE TRADE DEADLINE (26:11)<ul> <li>Defining Deadline "roles" &amp; which fits the Blazers</li> <li>What kind of move could Portland make?</li> <li>Who are the sellers?</li> <li>Shams confirms OUR Vanderbilt rumors</li> <li>Looking towards Phoenix</li> <li>Nurk vs Plumlee vs Poeltl</li> </ul>BLAZERS' OTHER ASSETS (53:28)<ul> <li>Moving Simons vs Nurk</li> <li>How to unlock our draft picks</li> </ul>OUTTRO (57:30)<ul><li>That was just Part 1! Come back for more in Part 2!</li></ul> <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

210 TRADE DEADLINE BURNOUT EXTRAVAGANZA, PART 1

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (1:47) Keith's House of Covid Chris' House of Chaos LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (3:05) Quick's piece on Justise Socially distant hugs Thorns' management Saying goodbye to LEGENDS. RIP, JOHN CURRY &amp; 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=U1aY2uqTlpIGAME RECAPS (31:22) The critical stretch of 6 games Contrasting loss to LAL, win over SAS Shaedon &amp; 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 &amp; from trade talksJOIN US ON DISCORD!Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:47)<ul> <li>Keith's House of Covid</li> <li>Chris' House of Chaos</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (3:05)<ul> <li>Quick's piece on Justise</li> <li>Socially distant hugs</li> <li>Thorns' management</li> <li>Saying goodbye to LEGENDS.</li> </ul>RIP, JOHN CURRY &amp; BILL SCHONELY (12:32)<ul> <li>Memories</li> <li>Rebecca Harlow's Sports Broadcasting Camp</li> <li>Baseline crashes will never be the same</li> <li>Schonz let Abbi touch the trophy</li> <li>Knuckle Sandwiches</li> </ul>LINKS: Schonz stories with Dwight <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQNnTEbGTrQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQNnTEbGTrQ</a>			 Schonz' Valentines <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1aY2uqTlpI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1aY2uqTlpI</a>GAME RECAPS (31:22)<ul> <li>The critical stretch of 6 games</li> <li>Contrasting loss to LAL, win over SAS</li> <li>Shaedon &amp; Nas need minutes</li> <li>Nurk is a rollercoaster</li> </ul>TRADE TARGETS (45:20)<ul> <li>Vanderbilt, OG, John Collins</li> <li>Is Isaacs really worth it?</li> <li>Setting the bar for our assets</li> <li>MIA wants Hart?</li> <li>Still confident on Grant coming back?</li> <li>Defining "Untouchable"</li> <li>Will Nassir be a starter?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (1:11:04)<ul><li>Brain burnout... from covid &amp; from trade talks</li></ul> <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

209 A LESSER ROLLERCOASTER

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (1:12) Butterscotch Burkhardt Discord love LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (4:38) CONGRATULATIONS, BROOKE &amp; ANNE! Empty IR reports &amp; officiating conspiracies The grim reaper, HBO Max, &amp; the wrong kinda records WEEKLY GAME RECAP (13:43) Oh the difference a week makes! Similarities between Blazers &amp; 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 JoeJOIN US ON DISCORD!Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:12)<ul> <li>Butterscotch Burkhardt</li> <li>Discord love</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (4:38)<ul> <li>CONGRATULATIONS, BROOKE &amp; ANNE!</li> <li>Empty IR reports &amp; officiating conspiracies</li> <li>The grim reaper, HBO Max, &amp; the wrong kinda records</li> </ul>WEEKLY GAME RECAP (13:43)<ul> <li>Oh the difference a week makes!</li> <li>Similarities between Blazers &amp; Mavs</li> <li>Should Simons be seen more like Dame, or Nurk?</li> <li>6 game homestand, the make-or-break stretch</li> </ul>THE BENCH IS BACK! (30:20)<ul> <li>How many points do we need them to average?</li> <li>Still hope for Nassir?</li> <li>Injury labels</li> <li>Blazers need another STAR</li> <li>BABY SAI!</li> </ul>TRADE DEADLINE INCOMING (41:28)<ul> <li>Will Blazers make a move? What kind?</li> <li>What necessitates a "big" move?</li> <li>Defining A-tier vs B-tier targets</li> </ul>OUTTRO (56:04)<ul><li>Keith appreciates Joe</li></ul> <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

208 THE BENCH IS BACK... NOW WHAT?

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 &amp; HATEMAIL (6:46) Upholstery assistance &amp; Shaedon in the Dunk Contest Chocolate Milk &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:44)<ul> <li>Keith's voice gone... again</li> <li>Wrestling Duo</li> <li>Seth Rogan's latest hit, A Bad Game with Good Friends</li> <li>STH Renewal incoming</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (6:46)<ul> <li>Upholstery assistance &amp; Shaedon in the Dunk Contest</li> <li>Chocolate Milk &amp; Dwight gets love from Clyde</li> <li>Blazers relations with former Blazers... Keith has no hate, he's just sad.</li> </ul>BLAMING BILLUPS? (32:22)<ul> <li>A 5 or 6 man rotation is not a winning formula</li> <li>Lack of rest for starters = lack of buckets</li> <li>The true value of Justise Winslow</li> </ul>WHAT CHANGED &amp; WHEN? (36:50<ul> <li>10-4 vs 9-17</li> <li>That "fresh start feel" doesn't last forever</li> <li>Coach has gotta learn to coach</li> <li>Don't move the goalposts!</li> <li>ESPN is not your friend</li> <li>Simons underperforming?</li> </ul>HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON (46:55)<ul> <li>Still can't get a read on this team!</li> <li>Expectations for the next 10</li> <li>We talkin about practice?</li> <li>Nas, Winslow, Gary, we need you!</li> </ul>OUTTRO (57:51)<ul> <li>Keith is struggling, Chris improvs</li> <li>CONGRATULATIONS, BROOKE OLZENDAM!</li> </ul><a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

207 WE'RE HALFWAY THERE

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (2:27)Lots to get to, let's go!LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL3:23) Damar Hamlin &amp; GP2 Josh Hart's puppy &amp; Donovan Mitchell's 71 Skip Bayless, Bart Scott &amp; 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 &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:27)<ul><li>Lots to get to, let's go!</li></ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL3:23)<ul> <li>Damar Hamlin &amp; GP2</li> <li>Josh Hart's puppy &amp; Donovan Mitchell's 71</li> <li>Skip Bayless, Bart Scott &amp; Andrew Tate</li> </ul>TROPHY RECAP (21:20)<ul> <li>Is the basket significant?</li> <li>Blazers' trophy budget</li> </ul>GP2's DEBUT (30:27)<ul> <li>Glad he didn't play @GSW?</li> <li>First impressions</li> <li>Let him pick his pace</li> <li>How he affects trades</li> </ul>JANUARY SCHEDULE (51:20)<ul> <li>Giving up leads in close games</li> <li>Road trip not going well</li> <li>?Easy? homestand?</li> </ul>LISTENER QUESTIONS (55:30)<ul> <li>If the Blazers were a strain of weed...</li> <li>Has Jabari taken Trendon's rotation spot?</li> <li>Should Simons come off the bench?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (50:30)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

206 ROSE TALKS GP2'S DEBUT

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (2:24)Keith's voice is back after the Holiday Gap!LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (4:00) Mike Barrett &amp; Dame passing Clyde... where will Lillard set the bar? Wagner gets cheapshot KO'd &amp; Josh Hart's wife having twins! BONUS HUG: The Third Bench Fans hating on Clyde &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (2:24)<ul><li>Keith's voice is back after the Holiday Gap!</li></ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (4:00)<ul> <li>Mike Barrett &amp; Dame passing Clyde... where will Lillard set the bar?</li> <li>Wagner gets cheapshot KO'd &amp; Josh Hart's wife having twins!</li> <li>BONUS HUG: The Third Bench</li> <li>Fans hating on Clyde &amp; a weird ref debacle</li> </ul>GAME RECAPS (23:48)<ul> <li>The road trip... most frustrating loss?</li> <li>Dec 19th, 2022 Dame takes over</li> </ul>HOMECOMING CELEBRATION (27:38)<ul> <li>Was it a "good" win?</li> <li>Evan Turner &amp; the video tributes</li> <li>Fans forgiving Aldridge?</li> </ul>NURKIC (29:20)<ul> <li>Relationship with Dame</li> <li>Critical for the win</li> <li>Worthy of being a "core" piece?</li> </ul>LISTENER QUESTIONS (33:56)<ul> <li>How impactful could Keon be?</li> <li>Trade for or develop a bench scorer?</li> <li>Would you still draft Sharpe?</li> <li>Do we NEED to make a deadline move?</li> </ul>OUTTRO (50:30)<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

205 BUILDING AROUND DAME

JOIN US ON DISCORD!INTRO (1:35) Keith lost his voice, thanks Ramort Star Wars night, Yoda lives on the 300 concourse LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (2:58) Chris loves Coach Leach &amp; Keith loves Dame Chris, yes CHRIS, hugs PENNY Simons &amp; Keith welcomes Britney home Chris hates the "showboating vs celebrating" debate &amp; Keith hates Rudy Gobert GAME RECAPS (13:20) Close loss to Denver... moving on Dame &amp; 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! OUTTROJOIN US ON DISCORD!Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; 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/odarbeatsAnd 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, crisiscounseling 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/visitccpg.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 inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a>INTRO (1:35)<ul> <li>Keith lost his voice, thanks Ramort</li> <li>Star Wars night, Yoda lives on the 300 concourse</li> </ul>LOVE, HUGS &amp; HATEMAIL (2:58)<ul> <li>Chris loves Coach Leach &amp; Keith loves Dame</li> <li>Chris, yes CHRIS, hugs PENNY Simons &amp; Keith welcomes Britney home</li> <li>Chris hates the "showboating vs celebrating" debate &amp; Keith hates Rudy Gobert</li> </ul>GAME RECAPS (13:20)<ul> <li>Close loss to Denver... moving on</li> <li>Dame &amp; Penny's first dual 30's</li> <li>Lillard's 3pt barrage</li> <li>Nurk puttin in WORK over Rudy</li> <li>Who has impressed most this season?</li> </ul>TRADE SEASON IS HERE (20:47)<ul> <li>What changes?</li> <li>Expectations before the deadline?</li> <li>Where to improve the roster</li> <li>Is JG an SF trapped in a PF's body?</li> </ul>TRADE RUMOR OF THE DAY (26:15)<ul> <li>Nerlens Noel</li> <li>Can we get Saddiq involved?</li> <li>Trades vs Buyout Market</li> <li>What if Noel/Bey cost us Hart?</li> <li>DeepakR: Is Shaedon in a shooting slump?</li> <li>Hot take from Terry!</li> </ul>OUTTRO<a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN US ON DISCORD!</a> Hit us up on Discord, @trailcasters on Twitter &amp; Reddit, or email <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> 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 <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a>And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> 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, crisiscounseling 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<a href="http://ccpg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ccpg.org</a> (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY(467369) (NY), visit <a href="http://OPGR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPGR.org</a> (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/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: Newcustomers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $150issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 12/31/22. SteppedUp 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 offinal game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility &amp; terms at<a href="http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

204 TIME FOR TRADE SEASON

Awesome hosts who are fun and knowledgeable. Great guys and a great podcast.

PDX/OKC Crossover

Great Start

Portland Trailblazers' Superfan Keith Feltner-Smith (@RipCityKeith) &amp; broadcast journalist Chris Burkhardt (@ChrisJBurkhardt) discuss the weekly happenings of the team, Rip City culture &amp; whatever else comes to mind. Often joined by guests ranging from industry professionals to local fans! Join us on Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/8DmFBmMA63</a>

The Podland Trailcasters: a Portland Trailblazers Podcast

Sean Highkin

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!! After an extended break for the holidays, we're back to talk some Blazer basketball! Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report joins the guys to talk about allstar voting and some performance issues the team has been facing, but not before Keith gets in some gushing about Sean's podcasting influence! Then they get knee deep into some trade possibilities, a fantasy league recap and much more!  Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar 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

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!! After an extended break for the holidays, we're back to talk some Blazer basketball! Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report joins the guys to talk about allstar voting and some performance issues the team has been facing, but not before Keith gets in some gushing about Sean's podcasting influence! Then they get knee deep into some trade possibilities, a fantasy league recap and much more!  Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 114 with Sean Highkin

Danny Marang

Did you feel like we were too optimistic last week? Well FEAR NOT, Danny Marang stops by the show to hit us with a healthy dose of what he calls "realism", as well as... - Dreaming of alternative history where Roy/Aldridge/Oden won the Blazers a championship... but does that mean no Dame Lillard? - How to justify betting against your team - Bazemore's defensive hustle is actually hurting him - Who should be taking Portland's shots in a post-Stottsfense era - Hood's surgery and timeline - Should CJ be tradeable? - the imminent return of The Bosnian Beast!!! Then we go DEEEEEP into some trade ideas, covering targets all over the league from Love and Aldridge to Aaron Gordon and young Sabas. No listener questions this week cuz we just had too much to cover! We'll get back to it next week so SEND EM IN NOW! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com and enviadventures.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you feel like we were too optimistic last week? Well FEAR NOT, Danny Marang stops by the show to hit us with a healthy dose of what he calls "realism", as well as... - Dreaming of alternative history where Roy/Aldridge/Oden won the Blazers a championship... but does that mean no Dame Lillard? - How to justify betting against your team - Bazemore's defensive hustle is actually hurting him - Who should be taking Portland's shots in a post-Stottsfense era - Hood's surgery and timeline - Should CJ be tradeable? - the imminent return of The Bosnian Beast!!! Then we go DEEEEEP into some trade ideas, covering targets all over the league from Love and Aldridge to Aaron Gordon and young Sabas. No listener questions this week cuz we just had too much to cover! We'll get back to it next week so SEND EM IN NOW! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> and <a href="http://enviadventures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enviadventures.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 113 with Danny Marang

THE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! With 1 more week before Blazer basketball begins, Keith and Ty discuss some of the upcoming changes...  - New rule changes in the NBA and G League -New(ish) contracts for young Blazers -New Blazers getting comfortable on their new team -New segments on the show!!! -and of course, a NEW BASKETBALL CARD GIVEAWAY! It all feels so... new?  Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! And PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com and enviadventures.com like they support our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! With 1 more week before Blazer basketball begins, Keith and Ty discuss some of the upcoming changes...  - New rule changes in the NBA and G League -New(ish) contracts for young Blazers -New Blazers getting comfortable on their new team -New segments on the show!!! -and of course, a NEW BASKETBALL CARD GIVEAWAY! It all feels so... new?  Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! And PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> and <a href="http://enviadventures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enviadventures.com</a> like they support our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 102: New contracts, new players, new TC segments!

Matt George

Keith and Ty welcome former Oregonian journalist Matt George Moore back to the show and discuss the last week in Blazers basketball, with a few tangents... - Melo gets PotW... just how big is his influence on the team? - December is about HOME GAMES!!! - Is this the best we can expect from Whiteside? - There has got to be a better way to officiate the NBA - Hood's injury and what to do next - How the f#$* does Doris Burke not know who Jody Allen is? - What it means to guarantee Melo's contract Then we touch on the TC Fantasy League, but had to leave plenty of room for Ty to rant about Jokic! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com and enviadventures.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and Ty welcome former Oregonian journalist Matt George Moore back to the show and discuss the last week in Blazers basketball, with a few tangents... - Melo gets PotW... just how big is his influence on the team? - December is about HOME GAMES!!! - Is this the best we can expect from Whiteside? - There has got to be a better way to officiate the NBA - Hood's injury and what to do next - How the f#$* does Doris Burke not know who Jody Allen is? - What it means to guarantee Melo's contract Then we touch on the TC Fantasy League, but had to leave plenty of room for Ty to rant about Jokic! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> and <a href="http://enviadventures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enviadventures.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 112 with Matt George Moore

Varoon Bose

Varoon Bose joined us (for only the second time, to Keith's surpise) to share in all the hype of the NBA season finally being underway, including... - Dame's rising status in the league - Whiteside's influence on Portland's rotation and locker room - Travel woes and broken streaks - Expectations for Zach Collins and the new bench - Betting lines for the upcoming week of games - Trailcasters Fantasy League - Listener questions and MORE! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com and enviadventures.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Varoon Bose joined us (for only the second time, to Keith's surpise) to share in all the hype of the NBA season finally being underway, including... - Dame's rising status in the league - Whiteside's influence on Portland's rotation and locker room - Travel woes and broken streaks - Expectations for Zach Collins and the new bench - Betting lines for the upcoming week of games - Trailcasters Fantasy League - Listener questions and MORE! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> and <a href="http://enviadventures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enviadventures.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 106 with Varoon Bose of Bleacher Report

Nate Mann

Nate Mann is our guest this week as we discuss the dark times that November has brought for this Blazers roster. We dive into a number of things... - Defensive communication issues - Early season officiating and the coach's challenge - How valuable (and how healthy) is Whiteside to this team? - Dame and CJ don't seem to trust their teammates - What does it mean that Nas is getting run... and looking good? - Ty has a CARD. VAN. We posted a Listener Poll about the real cause of the slow start, and we got a TON of feedback, thank you! We break it all down here! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com and enviadventures.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Mann is our guest this week as we discuss the dark times that November has brought for this Blazers roster. We dive into a number of things... - Defensive communication issues - Early season officiating and the coach's challenge - How valuable (and how healthy) is Whiteside to this team? - Dame and CJ don't seem to trust their teammates - What does it mean that Nas is getting run... and looking good? - Ty has a CARD. VAN. We posted a Listener Poll about the real cause of the slow start, and we got a TON of feedback, thank you! We break it all down here! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> and <a href="http://enviadventures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enviadventures.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 108 with Nate Mann of Blazers Edge

Tara Bowen-Biggs

Ty had to sit this one out, but Keith got the assist from Blazers Edge's Team Mom, Tara Bowen-Biggs! Eventually (after Skype finally cooperates) they even get around to discussing some basketball... - Best wishes to Aminu -Holidays are a great time to convert more Blazer fans - How to properly watch Whiteside's game without jumping to extreme takes - Where can Hood get more shots? - How important are assists, REALLY? - Has there ever before been a trash-can revenge game? - Are we SURE Melo and Whiteside are just short-term rentals? - The Blazers Swiss-Army knife... Skal Labissiere! Ty even sent in a couple "More Likelys" (segment name pending!) to go with betting lines, listener questions and MORE!   Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at soundcloud.com/odarbeats And PLEASE support clearlyspeakingoregon.com and enviadventures.com like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ty had to sit this one out, but Keith got the assist from Blazers Edge's Team Mom, Tara Bowen-Biggs! Eventually (after Skype finally cooperates) they even get around to discussing some basketball... - Best wishes to Aminu -Holidays are a great time to convert more Blazer fans - How to properly watch Whiteside's game without jumping to extreme takes - Where can Hood get more shots? - How important are assists, REALLY? - Has there ever before been a trash-can revenge game? - Are we SURE Melo and Whiteside are just short-term rentals? - The Blazers Swiss-Army knife... Skal Labissiere! Ty even sent in a couple "More Likelys" (segment name pending!) to go with betting lines, listener questions and MORE!   Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don't forget to check out our friends at Blazers Uprise, Holy Backboard, and Peeps in Plaid! If you like our music, you can find more from Odar at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/odarbeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/odarbeats</a> And PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> and <a href="http://enviadventures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">enviadventures.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 111 with Team Mom, Tara Bowen-Biggs

After the absurdity in Utah on Friday night, we kept ourselves guest-less to avoid too much angry yelling but we still covered a number of topics! - Lack of action at the trade deadline, but goodbye to Skal - All star weekend is coming, and it's gonna be different - Whiteside and Melo want to stay in Portland... does Portland want them to stay? - Nas has a bad ankle but good jokes - Dame got snubbed HARD. - The Blazers got robbed HARDER. - FIX THE REFS!!! All that, horses, and MORE this week! You made it this far, ya may as well give it a listen! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at trailcasters@gmail.com ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Odar makes our beats! When we track him down, we'll tell you where to find them. 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

After the absurdity in Utah on Friday night, we kept ourselves guest-less to avoid too much angry yelling but we still covered a number of topics! - Lack of action at the trade deadline, but goodbye to Skal - All star weekend is coming, and it's gonna be different - Whiteside and Melo want to stay in Portland... does Portland want them to stay? - Nas has a bad ankle but good jokes - Dame got snubbed HARD. - The Blazers got robbed HARDER. - FIX THE REFS!!! All that, horses, and MORE this week! You made it this far, ya may as well give it a listen! Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interaction means literally EVERYTHING to us! Questions, comments, or suggestions? You can always email us at <a href="mailto:trailcasters@gmail.com">trailcasters@gmail.com</a> ...or hit us up @trailcasters on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Odar makes our beats! When we track him down, we'll tell you where to find them. And if you have any need of their services, PLEASE support <a href="http://clearlyspeakingoregon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clearlyspeakingoregon.com</a> like they've supported our podcast from the beginning! Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 119... FIX. THE. REFS.

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