Shows
We Like the BlazersLamar Hurd on broadcasting and humilityEp. 114 - Lamar Hurd of the Portland Trail Blazers TV broadcast joins the pod to talk about his approach to broadcasting, the full story being his vociferous defense of (and empathy for) The Grinch, how maintaining humility and using his platform to lift up others centers his work, taking in feedback (even if it's critical) from Blazers fans, and more! Then Conor and Brandon discuss the Blazers' recent stretch, their fading play-in hopes, and praise for Deni Avdija and the return of Matisse Thybulle.Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com and ALL podcast and streaming...2025-03-291h 23We Like the BlazersSenator Ron Wyden on Bill Walton + Blazers at All-StarEp. 112 - Oregon's US Senator Ron Wyden is back, and he talked with us about Bill Walton: his life, his politics, and what people might be surprised by. Wyden also talked about his book, It Takes Chutzpah, before Brandon and Conor talk about the Blazers at the All-Star Break (both as a team AND the players in the Rising Stars game, Donovan Clingan's dominance, whether the Blazers are stuck in a failed rebuild, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com and ALL podcast and streaming apps. We Like the Blazers is a proud member...2025-02-151h 02We Like the BlazersAre the Blazers Winning Too Much?Ep. 110 - The Blazers have won more games than they've lost lately... is this a disaster?? Conor and Brandon talk about it, plus the lack of a certain je ne sais quoi in Dame's latest return to Portland, some light free agency banter, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, now on BlueSky at @WeLikeTheBlazers.com, and ALL podcast and streaming apps. We Like the Blazers is a proud member of the Rogue Media Network and the Blazer’s Edge Family of podcasts, which includes Trail Daddy with Dave Deckard and Rip City Roundtable wi...2025-01-3141 minWe Like the BlazersThe Scootaissance Is Upon Us!Ep. 109 - Scoot Henderson has been balling out... but it's not all about stats! Conor and Brandon talk about that, plus the Blazers having a two-game win streak, DeAndre Ayton's big game and why consistency can be so tough, a bold idea for balancing 82 games with player rest... and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, now on BlueSky at @WeLikeTheBlazers.com, and ALL podcast and streaming apps. We Like the Blazers is a proud member of the Rogue Media Network and the Blazer’s Edge Family of podcasts, which includes Trail Daddy with Dave De...2025-01-2344 minWe Like the BlazersIs Portland better without Jerami Grant?Ep. 108 - This episode's magic word(s) is "role clarity." Could Jerami Grant's absence actually be HELPING the Blazers? Conor and Brandon talk about that, whether Anfernee Simons might be traded specifically to the Orlando Magic, Kris Murray's improved play, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, now on BlueSky at @WeLikeTheBlazers.com, and ALL podcast and streaming apps. We Like the Blazers is a proud member of the Rogue Media Network and the Blazer’s Edge Family of podcasts, which includes Trail Daddy with Dave Deckard and Rip City Roundtable with Cory Dickman....2025-01-1754 minWe Like the BlazersBlazers X-Mas Mailbag!Ep. 106 - Conor and Brandon are unwrapping gifts... given in the form of questions by YOU! We talk about whether the Blazers are developing their young talent, what gift you would give to Blazers players, whether Sharpe could be a first option, the Lore of Ships, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, now on BlueSky at @WeLikeTheBlazers.com, and ALL podcast and streaming apps. We Like the Blazers is a proud member of the Rogue Media Network and the Blazer’s Edge Family of podcasts, which includes Trail Daddy with Dave Deckard and Ri...2024-12-241h 00We Like the BlazersUS Senator Ron Wyden Talks Blazers, Walton, SharpeEp. 103 - US Senator Ron Wyden joined to talk about his connection to the game of basketball growing up, his love of the Portland Trail Blazers, his encouragement for the Blazers to build a Bill Walton and Maurice Lucas statue, his work to support the Albina Vision Trust as it helps the Lower Albina District near the Moda Center in becoming a thriving neighborhood, the nuclear athleticism of Shaedon Sharpe, and more!We also welcome Blazer's Edge Associate Editor and Reporter Conor Bergin as he joins Brandon Goldner in co-hosting We Like the Blazers!2024-11-2231 min
Rip City Roundtable: A Portland Trail Blazers PodcastEpisode 27 - Brandon Goldner and Let the Good Times RollBrandon Goldner, host of We Like the Blazers Podcast and writer for Blazers Edge, joins the Rip City Roundtable Podcast to talk about all the good things the Trail Blazers are doing right now. The Blazers are on their first 3 game winning streak in a very long time, and Brandon helps share on the joy of that winning bliss. We break down which Blazers are performing well and what can we expect from the team moving forward. Enjoy the episode and as always, it's a great day to be a Blazer! Learn more about your...2024-11-2038 minWe Like the BlazersOh No... We're Good Again!Ep. 102 - The Blazers are on a three-game winning streak, and Blazers fans actually have something to root for! With Ryan taking an extended leave because the job that actually pays him demands his attention, Brandon chats with Cory Dickman of the Rip City Roundtable to talk about Shaedon Sharpe's ascendence, the Blazers' logjam of veterans, how Toumani Camara's defense is transforming the team, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, now on BlueSky at @WeLikeTheBlazers.com, and ALL podcast and streaming apps. We Like the Blazers is a proud member of the Rogue...2024-11-1940 minWe Like the BlazersSummer League Dog DaysEp. 96 - Brandon and Ryan try to make sense of if we should be ecstatic or concerned about Donavan Clingan’s Summer League debut. While he showed off his skills on the defensive side of the ball, his offense left something to be desired. From there, the guys break down what they expect to see from the team for the remainder of their Summer League games and also get into a heated debate about some comments from Chauncey Billups on a recent podcast appearance with Sheed and Bonzi.Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on “Twitt...2024-07-1645 minWe Like the BlazersBlazers 2024 Draft + Free Agency!Ep. 95 - With the NBA draft behind us and the free agency period in full swing, the Blazers had themselves quite the week. Ryan and Brandon start from the top, reacting to the trade of the 14th pick for a young, proven player at a position of need. Then they discuss their thoughts and feelings about the selection Donovan Clingan with the 7th pick and whether it provides any clues to the direction of the team. Finally, with free agency seeing a flurry of big names changing teams, the guys check in on some of the Portland Trail Blazers...2024-07-0345 minWe Like the BlazersDraft WeekEp. 94 - It’s finally the week of the NBA draft, and the Blazers are on the clock with a pair of lottery picks. With Brandon out (moving to east coast), Ryan sits down with friend of the pod and Blazer's Edge writer Steve Dewald to discuss the names most associated with the team. Who are these players, do they make sense for the Blazers, are there any sleepers to be excited about, and should Portland even use their picks? All these, plus a fun draft-themed rapid fire question session to wrap things up!Fin...2024-06-2635 minWe Like the BlazersPut me in, coach!Ep. 93 - Brandon and Ryan decide to break the seal on a topic they have put off talking about… COACHING! After discussing where the Blazers rank in terms of being a desirable coaching job, the guys ponder why the team seems to be slow-playing filling out their assistant coaching ranks. Is it intentional? What’s the end game? Then they wrap things up by debating the morals behind some of the biggest news breakers in the sport having direct ties to sports betting companies and if it impacts your trust in their reporting.Find us a...2024-06-2046 minWe Like the BlazersBrandon Sprague of 1080 The Fan!Ep. 92 - We're joined by friend of the pod and all around awesome human being Brandon Sprague of 1080 The Fan! We talked about how he has shifted his coverage of the Portland Trail Blazers on his radio show now that the team is in the full throughs of a rebuild before he threw cold water on the idea of the media protecting their access to the team. We also take a quick dive into who we think will come out on top of the NBA Finals and wrap it up with a fun discussion of statues.Find us...2024-06-0651 minWe Like the BlazersPlayoffs Update + NBA over-marketing stars?Ep. 88 - Ryan and Brandon debate whether the NBA is over-marketing its biggest stars - the LeBron James’ and Kevin Durant’s of the league - in an attempt to appeal to casual fans who might not yet know who the next generation of stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards are.If you want to skip to that discussion, it starts by framing the results of the first round so far at about 6:50.We also talked about a bunch of other stuff, including:
How the Blazers make it VERY hard to actually win a ca...2024-04-3056 minWe Like the BlazersPlayoffs, Pickup, and Women's Ball w/ Dr. Cassie!Ep. 87 - Brandon is joined by his wife and lifelong baller Dr. Cassie Mullen to briefly talk about the NBA playoffs, how Cassie as a basketball player approaches pickup games, the pressures of "representing your gender" when you're just trying to ball, the impact of women's basketball on recreational fans, whether we want our kids to skip college to go directly to the WNBA / NBA, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on “Twitter” at @LikeTheBlazers, and ALL podcast and streaming apps. Proudly part of the Rogue Media Network and the Blazer’s Edge Family of podcasts! 2024-04-2432 minWe Like the BlazersThe Blazers' tank is rolling to a gentle stop!Ep. 85 - First: Please click the link to donate to Mike Lynch and his family in his fight against ALS. https://www.gofundme.com/f/t4yrzf-help-mike-fight-als?qid=f4512a84baa1ed4a7eb4957fb12660edIn this weeks' episode, Ryan and Brandon talk about the Women’s College Basketball Championship, the factors behind why women’s basketball is finally becoming more mainstream, and whether the WNBA's season schedule will change in the future to reach more people. Meanwhile in Portland, the Blazers have four games remaining on their schedule, and Ryan is extremely worried that they may e...2024-04-0946 minWe Like the BlazersBetting on Scoot Henderson!Ep. 83 - As the NBA dissolves the G-League Ignite, Ryan is given his flowers and takes a victory lap for essentially breaking news before it happened. After a detour into NBA players (illegally) betting on themselves and the bigger issues of the NBA monetizing gambling on its own product, Brandon and Ryan discuss the recent surge in Scoot Henderson’s output and debate whether you would rather have him or Amen Thompson - aka the “next Scottie Pippen” - on this rebuilding Blazers squad.Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on "Twitter" at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and str...2024-03-2653 minRip City Roundtable: A Portland Trail Blazers PodcastEpisode 3: Guest Brandon GoldnerEpisode 3: Guest Brandon GoldnerIn episode 3, Cory is joined by longtime Blazer’s Edge writer Brandon Goldner. Brandon is a lifetime Blazers fan, avid Twitter (X) user, and podcaster. Brandon talks about his journey as a podcaster, Blazers Edge writer, and being forgiven by Dave Deckard after a short short ban....Lol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-1439 min
We Like the BlazersAll-NBA Dame, NBA Lottery breakdownEp. 72 - Damian Lillard is All-NBA for a franchise-record 7th time, but mostly Ryan and Brandon discuss the Blazers and the NBA lottery: which picks change their playoff hopes, which keep Dame in Portland, which end the Dame era, and which fundamentally alters the Blazers' next 15 years? Find out!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-111h 19
We Like the Blazers22-23 Blazers Season TakeawaysEp. 71 - Rob Heth joins Brandon to talk 2022-23 Blazers season takeaways, including Shaedon Sharpe's ascendence and his importance to the team, Chauncey Billups' coaching, Damian Lillard's year, Joe Cronin's moves, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps!2023-04-1658 min
We Like the BlazersBillups, blame, and the BlazersEp. 70 - What, exactly, is wrong with the Blazers? From the coach to the front office to the players to the owner, there are PLENTY of fingers to point, but the talk on Blazers Twitter has been mostly coach Chauncey Billups-oriented, so we get into that and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-191h 14
We Like the BlazersThybulle Typhoid + Meaningless Trades?Ep. 69 - Matisse Thybulle goes OFF in his first game as a Blazer... but does it matter? The underwhelming (and perhaps meaningless) trade deadline from Joe Cronin has left ONE host ABSOLUTELY LIVID!!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-151h 19
We Like the BlazersGawd DAME!! 60 points, honoring the Schonz, Billups blameEp. 68 - Damian Lillard gets 60 in historic fashion as the Blazers get a much-needed win! We welcome Keith Feltner-Smith from The Trailcasters to talk about that, honoring Bill Schonely, whether Chauncey Billups deserves blame for the Blazers' inconsistency, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-271h 03
We Like the BlazersIs Dame the GBOAT?Ep. 67 - Is Damian Lillard the GBOAT (Greatest Blazers Of All Time)? Ryan and Brandon debate that, Gary Payton II's impact, Shaedon Sharpe to the Dunk Contest, trade possibilities, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-061h 07
We Like the BlazersBlazers WIN streak + Dame is Dame again (phew!)Ep. 66 - Ryan is away but Dr. Cassie Mullen slides effortlessly into the podcasting chair to help Brandon unpack where the Blazers are as a team, their current win streak, how Dame is looking, what they need to keep winning, whether they can do 4-0 on their next 4-games in their road trip, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-1629 min
We Like the BlazersDame is the NBA's best leader; Blazers 9-3Ep. 65 - Damian Lillard is best leader in the NBA, PERIOD. We talk about that, the Blazers' 9-3 start, whether Shaedon Sharpe is the Blazers' most important player off the bench, more praise for Chauncey Billups' coaching, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-1250 min
We Like the BlazersBlazers are 5-1 and life is GOOD.Ep. 64 - The Blazers are off to their best start in over a decade, and we are HERE for it! Shaedon Sharpe's emergence, Billups' coaching, the defense looking way better, Josh Hart MAYBE being the Blazers' 2nd-most important player, and OTHER OPTIMISTIC TAKES THROUGHOUT!!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-2949 min
We Like the Blazers2022-23 Blazers Season PreviewEp. 63 - Ryan and Brandon are BACK to preview the Blazers’ 2022-23 season including regular season predictions, Shaedon Sharpe’s impact, how Dame looks and whether Simons can play next to him, Jerami Grant’s fit, Chauncey Billups’ coaching, listener questions, what (if anything) to take from the preseason, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-171h 19
We Like the Blazers5+ Blazers Predictions for Next Season!Ep. 62 - Ryan's conducting Presumption Junction, and he's bringing 5 (or so) Blazers predictions for you to agree or disagree with! Has Cronin proven he's better than Olshey? Is Dame washed? Do the Blazers need more size? Listen and find out!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-071h 04
We Like the BlazersEric Griffith of WWeek on Blazers' Cap, Moves, DAME EXTENDEDEp. 61 - Eric Griffith of Willamette Week joins to talk about the moves Joe Cronin has made since he took over, what the Blazers' cap situation is, best-case scenarios for the Blazers getting in part of a Kevin Durant trade, and MORE... plus BREAKING news about Damian Lillard being extended through 2027!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-0949 min
We Like the BlazersPROTECT ABORTION ACCESS.Ep. 60 - Protect abortion access. Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds, donate to Planned Parenthood, or donate to Keep our Clinics... or any number of other organizations. And vote.Ryan and Brandon also honored Caleb Swanigan, and talked about the Blazers trading for Jerami Grant, and drafting Shaedon Sharpe.Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-251h 14
We Like the BlazersWhere Dame Retires Depends on Next Week's Lottery!Ep. 59 - Joe Cronin gets a 4-year deal... but what REALLY matters is what happens in Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery, because whether or not Damian Lillard retires in Portland DEPENDS on the Blazers getting a good pick! That and MORE this week!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-1552 min
We Like the BlazersDid Joe Cronin RUIN the Blazers??Ep. 58 - Ryan and Brandon talk about whether Joe Cronin has DESTROYED the Trail Blazers franchise by trading CJ McCollum for a draft pick that won't convey this year (no, he didn't), and they also talk about which players the Blazers might be able to steal from a team that loses in the 2022 NBA Playoffs!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-04-241h 15
We Like the Blazers#CHET2PDXTank for Chet. Tank for Chet. Tank for Chet. Tank for Chet.Tank for Chet!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-2040 min
We Like the BlazersBlazer Madness: The 2022 NBA Draft w/ Steve DewaldEp. 56 - Steve Dewald of Blazer's Edge and the Church of Roy podcast joins Ryan to talk about the 2022 NBA Draft, which the Blazers are doing everything in their organizational power NOT to lose their pick in!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-111h 16
The Truth Is Out There Voice of the PeopleRussia and Ukraine, Where Is Brandon? Canada's Attack On Freedom, Parents Under FireRussia is in control , will China follow Russia and attack Taiwan, Brandon no where to be found, Chamberlain 2.0 , Canada's Attack on freedom Truckers and Parents are rising up against government around the country. Radio Show tomorrow with Whose Children Are They?2022-02-2226 min
We Like the BlazersCapapalooza: A Blazers Cap ExplainerEp. 55 - Eric Griffith, contributor to Willamette Week and Blazer's Edge, joins Ryan to make sense of the current salary cap landscape the Blazers find themselves in after GM Joe Cronin taded away, like, half the team!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-2244 min
We Like the BlazersPositive Vibes Only! Blazers make major changesEp. 54 - Joe Cronin's in the front seat, and he's saying to get in, losers. The Blazers FINALLY make the moves that needed to be made, and Ryan and Brandon talk about what it means and why they're stoked for the future! While it's hard to say goodbye to Norm and RoCo and Nance and especially CJ, the Blazers have now have a real shot at putting together a team that compliments Dame. Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn mo...2022-02-121h 12
We Like the BlazersDame gets surgery, Ant exploding, Cronin's hireEp. 53 - Damian Lillard FINALLY has surgery on his ab issue... does it mean the Blazers SHOULD tank? (YES!) Plus Joe Cronin makes a hire, Anfernee Simons is balling out, Blazers fans finally get some short-term clarity on what team we'll see on the floor, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-141h 07
We Like the BlazersBlazers embracing the tank?Ep. 52 - Ryan is joined by KJ, one of the co-hosts of the HoopSpaces Blazers postgame Twitter Spaces, to talk about expectations for the season, new NBA coaches trying to demand respect rather than earn it, Dame getting mad at the media, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-0930 min
We Like the BlazersWelcoming Joe Cronin, CJ injured, Dame's LoyaltyEp. 51 - It's a new era of Blazers basketball as Portland welcomes Interim GM Joe Cronin. What we thought of his presser, PLUS CJ suffers a collapsed lung, Dame might be coming back from injury soon, the Sixers may be willing to shop Ben Simmons, Dame re-re-re stating his loyalty to Portland, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-12-1358 min
We Like the BlazersChauncey Billups and the Failure of AccountabilityChauncey Billups is failing to be an effective leader of an NBA team.For as much as he and the organization preached accountability, there’s no evidence - not yet, anyway - that he’s willing to hold himself accountable or let others do the same.This feature is available in both a written and audio format, and both include identical narrative content, including this piece here! To find this in both written and audio form, visit WeLikeTheBlazers.com; for audio only, search for We Like the Blazers in any podcatcher. We hope you enjoy, and...2021-12-0711 min
We Like the BlazersOLSHEY FIRED - OLSHEY FIRED - OLSHEY FIREDNEIL OLSHEY WAS FIRED.OLSHEY IS GONE.NO MORE OLSHEY.MORE LIKE NEIL NOLSHEY, AMIRITE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-12-0433 min
We Like the BlazersOlshey on the way out? Blazers' road woes continueEp. 49 - The latest on the investigation into Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey, and reporting that he might be on his way out as soon as tomorrow; PLUS the Blazers keep struggling at home, the responsibility of journalists to talk about big stories, Dame is still hurt, reasons to STILL have optimism, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-121h 00
We Like the BlazersDame hurt?? Blazers losing streak, resilient optimism, missing defenseEp. 48 - The Blazers are on a 3-game losing streak, Dame is probably hurt, and the defense has fallen apart... BUT THERE'S STILL HOPE! We break that down (and argue about the impact of Dame's injury) and a TON more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-0553 minThe Truth Is Out There Voice of the PeopleBrandon weaponized Government Fauci Lied, Dems Cheat NJ, Parents Arrested School Board, AddictionBrandon uses the government OSHA to go after your jobs. DESANTIS FIGHTS BACK, Fauci lied once again, Texas Heartbeat Law in the house hearing, Dems cheated in NJ and got caught. Parents are being arrested in PBC school board meetings, Addiction strikes again as Jon Moxly goes to rehab. The only way to get healthy to best addiction is to go to an in house recovery center for it. Get help and save your life by stop lying to yourself and to change your environment. Go to Nova or any other recovery center and get rid of all the thugs...2021-11-0429 min
We Like the BlazersBlazers' first 4 games, Ant balling, Billups so far, Dame's slumpEp. 47 - The Blazers are 2-2, so we talk about what we're feeling good about, how Chauncey Billups is doing so far as Head Coach, the Blazers finding success with their OLD offense, Anfernee Simons balling out, Dame's slump, Ryan's tell-all stat of the season, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-291h 01
We Like the Blazers2021-22 Blazers Season Predictions!Ep. 46 - Ryan and Brandon get into the details of predicting the Blazers' regular season wins: what factors will affect their win total? How will coaching, injuries, and young player development play out? Could they lose 50 games? Could they win 60?? Plus some Media Day wrap-up and a little bit of Blazers news!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-031h 30
We Like the BlazersREACTION: 2021 Blazers Media DayEp. 45 - We did an INSTANT RECAP of the Blazers' 2021 Media Day availability! What did Neil Olshey say? Is Jusuf Nurkic talking out of both sides of his mouth? Is Dame staying after all? Chauncey Billups getting an A+ for his comments? And MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2840 min
We Like the BlazersBlazers end-of-bench depth, streaming, Dame gets marriedEp. 44 - The Blazers are bringing in Dennis Smith Jr., Marquese Chriss, and Patrick Patterson to training camp... does it matter? PLUS Dame gets married, finding Blazers games if you're streaming, the RIGHT way to make season predictions, and more!NOTE: We will be doing (at least one) a giveaway before the season starts, so be sure to listen to the whole episode when we do! Some minor preview details are in today's, but it hasn't actually started yet so... stay tuned :)Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and bas...2021-09-131h 11
We Like the BlazersRanking the Blazers Players + Nance TradeEp. 43 - We rank every player on the Blazers' current roster (with a LOT of disagreement!), and we also go over the trade for Larry Nance Jr.Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-011h 30
We Like the BlazersSummer League wrap-up, Greg Brown's potentialEp. 42 - Ryan serves as both HOST and GUEST as he reports back about NBA Summer League, his stories of bumping into players (and certain Blazers GMs), tips and tricks for folks wanting to go to Las Vegas, how Greg Brown looked and whether he's an NBA player, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps!2021-08-2248 min
We Like the BlazersFree Agency + Scoop B Robinson on Dame's FutureEp. 41 - Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson of Bally Sports talks about whether the Blazers can build a contender around Dame, what a blow-it-up trade might look like for the Blazers, and more... PLUS Ryan and Brandon recap the Blazers' muted free agency, whether LaMarcus Aldridge should come back (YES!), Summer League diamonds in the rough, and (of course) more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-081h 25
We Like the BlazersBrandon Sprague on media, Dame, team buildingEp. 40 - Brandon Sprague of 1080 The Fan joins to talk about working in sports radio, the reporting around Damian Lillard's trade request, how the Blazers could get better (and whether it even matters), the Blazers' ownership, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-011h 21
We Like the BlazersSteve Dewald on the 2021 NBA Draft, CJ/Dame TradesEp. 39 - [RE-UPLOAD, fixed dead air] Steve Dewald of the Church of Roy podcast and Blazer's Edge joins to talk about the 2021 NBA Draft, CJ McCollum (and sadly...) Damian Lillard trades, whether the Blazers would make a move before the draft, whether getting Ben Simmons for CJ would be a successful offseason, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-251h 03
We Like the BlazersSteve Dewald on the 2021 NBA Draft, CJ/Dame TradesEp. 39 - Steve Dewald of the Church of Roy podcast and Blazer's Edge joins to talk about the 2021 NBA Draft, CJ McCollum (and sadly...) Damian Lillard trades, whether the Blazers would make a move before the draft, whether getting Ben Simmons for CJ would be a successful offseason, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, NOW on YouTube, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps!2021-07-251h 04
We Like the BlazersDame Says He Might Leave.Ep. 38 - Chaos ensued this week, culminating in Damian Lillard saying to media that he doesn't know whether he'll even be in Portland NEXT YEAR. We recap a bad week of Blazers basketball, from reporting that proved the Blazers' "investigation" into new coach Chauncey Billups' past wasn't super thorough, all the way to Friday where news about Dame's future seemed to break every hour through the afternoon. PLUS: what leverage does Dame has if he DOES want a trade, what's motivating Jody Allen, people inexplicably defending of Neil Olshey, and MORE!Find us at W...2021-07-181h 26
We Like the BlazersTravis Demers on Blazers coaching hires, team expectationsEp. 37 - Portland Trail Blazers radio play-by-play announcer Travis Demers joins to talk about calling games in a remote environment, the recent (soon-to-be) additions to Coach Chauncey Billups' staff, how much of a difference coaching can really make, expectations for the team next season, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-1031 min
We Like the BlazersFake Dame Trades, Billups, Suns/Bucks FinalsEp. 36 - Ryan and Brandon are in TWO different states for the Fourth of July to talk about fake Dame trades, whether the Blazers should sell HIGH on Dame (no), the problematic press conference introducing Chauncey Billups as the Blazers' new coach, having the Suns and Bucks meet in the 2021 NBA Finals, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-0443 min
We Like the BlazersChauncey Billups + CJ Trades w/ Ashtyn ButusoEp. 35 - Chauncey Billups was announced as the Blazers' next coach. We chatted with Ashtyn Butuso of Flagrant Magazine and the Flagrant Podcast about how we process the credible rape accusations against Billups, how trauma impacts people who have experienced abuse, and generally had an honest conversation about how to navigate something that's both very serious and deserves more conversation. We also talked about the difficulties of producing a print magazine, how it feels seeing Flagrant Magazine succeed, whether we like Ben Simmons and other CJ McCollum trades, and more.Please consider supporting the National Women's Coalition...2021-06-2655 min
We Like the BlazersDo Coaches Want to Come to Portland?Ep. 34 - There are 7 NBA coaching vacancies. How attractive is Portland to coaches? We rank where we think coaches would most want to land, Jordan Kent being let go by the Blazers as their TV play-by-play broadcaster, Dame playing in the Olympics, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-201h 19
We Like the BlazersShould the Blazers trade Damian Lillard? (No) + Coaches, CJ TradesEp. 33 - Should the Blazers trade Damian Lillard?Well... no. They shouldn't. But we entertained the thought anyway! We also hit on possible CJ McCollum trade targets, the Blazers' updated list of coaching candidates, switching from NBC to Root Sports, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-141h 15
We Like the BlazersStotts is Gone, Dame is LeadingEp. 32 - Keith Feltner-Smith of the Trailcasters joins to talk about Coach Stotts moving on from the Blazers, what losing in the first round means for Portland, Dame asserting his power, why Jason Kidd would have been highly problematic (had he not removed himself from coaching consideration), whether Nurkic can grow, and a LOT more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-071h 41
We Like the BlazersThe Blazers Beyond 2021 - Audio StoryTerry Stotts is gone. Damian Lillard wants to call the shots. Where do the Portland Trail Blazers go from here?This 37-minute audio story by Brandon Goldner takes us through the decisions Blazers owner Jody Allen has to make: "Small" decisions like the players and the coach; "Big" decisions like how much to involve Dame, and the Blazers' General Manager; and "Foundational" decisions, like whether to keep Dame at all, selling the team, and the possibility of the Blazers leaving Portland.This feature is available in both a written...2021-06-0638 min
We Like the BlazersSeries tied 2-2, Blazers win BIG in Game 4!Ep. 30 - The Blazers and Nuggets are tied 2-2 after the Blazers' HUGE Game 4 win, so Brandon and Ryan talk about what's working, if Nurkic is the Blazers' 2nd-most important player, what adjustments Coach Stotts made after Game 3, what adjustments we might see from Denver in Game 5, and what we think of the series from here!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-0156 min
We Like the BlazersBlazers 1-0 over Nugs, 123-109Ep. 29 - BLAZERS WIN!! The Blazers take a 1-0 series lead over the Nuggets with a 123-109 win yesterday, so we chatted with Evan McCarthy of evanem.com about it: How the Blazers won, what was sustainable (and what wasn't), limiting Jokic to just 1 assist, Melo going off in the first half, what we expect to see moving forward, listener questions, and more!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-231h 20
We Like the BlazersONE MORE GAME game to the playoffs!Ep. 28 - Brandon and Ryan talk about the Blazers' close loss to the Suns, the last few NBA games before the playoffs start, possible playoff opponents, why you should NOT hope the Blazers fall the play-in to avoid the Clippers, whether the Blazers really have a history of finishing the end of the season strong, what rituals you have before and during Blazers games, and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, on Twitter at @LikeTheBlazers, and basically ALL podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2021-05-151h 05
We Like the BlazersBlazers beat Spurs 124-102: Three quick things!Ep. 27 - Brandon jumped on the Locker Room app to do a quick recap of the Blazers' 124-102 win over the Spurs, then talk about three things from the game that may bode well for the Blazers moving forward (Nurk as a facilitator, Norm Powell being aggressive, and the Blazers without Melo).Plus we got a question contributor to give their take... and we encourage you to get the Locker Room app for iPhone or Android so you can kick it with us some time, too!Find us at W...2021-05-0922 min
We Like the BlazersBen Golliver on 'Bubbleball', coaching, and the BlazersEp. 26 - Ben Golliver of the Washington Post talks about his recently-published book, “Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season”, how surreal it was being in the NBA's bubble, and the process of writing his book; Ben also gives his take on NBA coaching and Coach Stotts, a view of the Blazers from an NBA reporter's perspective, and more! Brandon and Ryan also hit on the Blazers' win over the Lakers, the last games of the regular season, and possible playoff seeding and opponents (and more, of course!).Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com...2021-05-0855 min
We Like the BlazersNew Co-Host? New Blazers 3-game HOT streak!Ep. 25 - For our 25th episode, we welcome Ryan Whitledge as the new PERMANENT co-host! We talk about why WE like the Blazers, healthy disagreement in the Blazers' community, the Blazers' 3-game winning streak, Dame's health, Nurk's returning to form, where the Blazers sit in the playoffs, whether certain Blazers reporters are parroting front office talking points... and MORE!Find us at WeLikeTheBlazers.com, and basically ALL other podcast and streaming apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-021h 07
We Like the BlazersDon't Worry Be Happy! Reasons for Blazers optimismEp. 24 - Sit back, relax, and let the positive vibes flow over you... there are reasons to feel good about where the Blazers are, and here they are! Despite losing to the Heat tonight, there's a lot of time before the playoffs start and the Blazers are 6th in a very difficult West, so if you need to balance bad vibes with good vibes, this is the pod for you :)Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
YouTube (NEW!): https...2021-04-1221 min
We Like the BlazersNBA Top Shot: What is it, and where's it going?Ep. 23 - Top Shot data analyst and entrepreneur Max Minsker joins to talk about NBA Top Shot, some basics, whether it's $500B in sales and hundreds of thousands of users will keep growing, how to connect a virtual collectable to in-person experiences, possible future minigames, and where to learn more about it if you're interested!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
YouTube (NEW!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwD1__OZXHyC3Io9gYrrO6Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2021-04-1033 min
We Like the Blazers10 Things from the Blazers' season so far w/ EvanemEp. 22 - Evan McCarthy of Evanem.com asked us to think of 5 things (each) that stand out for us for the Blazers' 2020-21 season so far, from the All-Star game, to CJ McCollum's surge, to the #FireStotts movement, to Nurkic not playing well, and MORE!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
YouTube (NEW!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwD1__OZXHyC3Io9gYrrO6Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i...2021-03-091h 30
We Like the BlazersRyan Whitledge on rating Coach StottsEp. 21 - Ryan Whitledge of the Blazertag Podcast talks about how to evaluate a coach - from how to watch the game, to what makes a good coach, to Coach Stotts' strengths and weakness, and whether he's the right coach for the Blazers - plus we talk about NBA Top Shot and how he's feeling about the 18-14 Blazers! [NOTE: re-published due to not reaching all pod catchers]Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
YouTube (NEW!): https://www.youtube...2021-02-281h 15
We Like the BlazersKeith Feltner-Smith on Harden, Olshey, start of seasonEp. 20 - Keith Feltner-Smith of The Trailcasters joins to talk about his thoughts on the Blazers’ offseason, James Harden’s trade demands and whether he’d fit in Portland (NO!), Neil Olshey’s tenure and decision under new Blazers owner Jody Allen, and predictions for the first two games of the regular season!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
YouTube (NEW!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwD1__OZXHyC3Io9gYrrO6Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like...2020-12-1241 min
We Like the BlazersCasey Holdahl on team expectations, Dame's minutes, CJ's All-Star chancesEp. 19 - Casey Holdahl of the Portland Trail Blazers joins to chat about how COVID has impacted his work as a reporter, whether this Blazers team thinks it might have something special, the Blazers' "floor" as a team and Dame's minutes, and whether CJ McCollum might have his best shot EVER at making the All-Star team.Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
YouTube (NEW!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwD1__OZXHyC3Io9gYrrO6Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c...2020-12-1032 min
We Like the BlazersThe Blazers' place in the WestEp. 18 - Evan McCarthy of Evanem.com joins to talk about the Blazers' new City Edition jerseys, Carmelo's Anthony "swallowing that pill" to come off the bench, where the Blazers might rank in the Western Conference, and whether the Blazers are deep enough to survive a compressed regular season!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:YouTube (NEW!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwD1__OZXHyC3Io9gYrrO6QApple Podcasts: https...2020-12-0546 min
We Like the BlazersBlazers FULL 2020-21 Offseason ReviewEp. 17 - The Blazers trade for Robert Covington and Enes Kanter, sign Derrick Jones Jr. and Harry Giles, and re-sign Rodney Hood and Carmelo Anthony, and Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast and I go through ALL of it! How do we like each player? Neil Olshey's grade for the offseason? A full breakdown of minutes we expect everyone to play AND possible rotations for a revamped Blazers team that's as deep as it's ever been!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of th...2020-11-261h 48
We Like the BlazersRemember Poli Sci - Ep. 3HEADS UP: This is the LAST time our new podcast, Remember Poli Sci, will be on this feed!To subscribe, go to RememberPoliSci.com, or search for "Remember Poli Sci" on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or any podcatcher!... Blazers talk will come back soon :)In our third episode, we talk about the polls and how far off they were in 2020, whether Trump is attempting a coup, election lawsuits, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-161h 11
We Like the BlazersRemember Poli Sci - Ep. 2It's not about the Blazers... but we're piloting a NEW podcast with Brandon and Alex talking politics in America, thoughtfully, not always agreeing, but always trying to figure something out and have fun!In our 2nd episode, we talk about Joe Biden becoming the 46th President of the United States, what it means for Trump and what his concession speech might sound like, voter suppression, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-101h 11
We Like the BlazersRemember Poli Sci - Ep. 2It's not about the Blazers... but we're piloting a NEW podcast with Brandon and Alex talking politics in America, thoughtfully, not always agreeing, but always trying to figure something out and have fun!
In our 2nd episode, we talk about Joe Biden becoming the 46th President of the United States, what it means for Trump and what his concession speech might sound like, voter suppression, and more!2020-11-101h 10
We Like the BlazersRemember Poli Sci - Ep. 1Ep. 1 - Remember Poli Sci - Two brothers talking politics!It's not about the Blazers... but we're piloting a NEW podcast with Brandon and Alex talking politics in America, thoughtfully, not always agreeing, but always trying to figure something out and have fun!In our first post-pilot episode, it's all ELECTION all the time (please vote by Nov. 3), and we talk about shenanigans in the court, how close is the election really, some history from 2016, the failed Hunter Biden October surprise, Trump supporters harassing a Biden tour bus, and...2020-11-021h 12
We Like the BlazersPILOT - The Gold Nerds - Two brothers talking politics!PILOT - The Gold Nerds - Two brothers talking politics!It's not about the Blazers... but we're piloting a NEW podcast with Brandon and Alex talking politics in America, thoughtfully, not always agreeing, but always trying to figure something out and have fun!In this PILOT episode of The Gold Nerds, we talk about the politics of disinformation, why 2016 is NOT like 2020, what is "Trumpism," talking with people you don't agree with, COVID-19, Joe Biden's campaign... and more! Learn more about your...2020-10-251h 06
We Like the BlazersIs Terry Stotts a Good Coach?Click this link to watch this as a VIDEO on our (new) YouTube channel!Ep 16 - The Portland Trail Blazers haven't made the Finals since Damian Lillard has been on the team. Is Terry Stotts a good NBA coach? And how should we evaluate what makes a good coach... is there a "right" way to analyze NBA basketball? Brandon shares his thoughts, and talks about whether the Blazers would be better with someone else at the helm.Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a...2020-10-0615 min
We Like the BlazersThe Blazers' playoff chances, COVID update, Dame's Prime w/Ryan WhitledgeEp 15 - Will the NBA be back this year? COVID updates, whether the Blazers could make the playoffs (or go very far) if Nurk and Collins came back, and MORE with Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the-blazersCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/I-L...2020-05-151h 03
We Like the BlazersLaMarcus back in Portland?? Tampering, the Michael Jordan documentary, more w/ Ryan WhitledgeEp 14 - Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast joins again to talk about Dame's comments about wanting LaMarcus Aldridge back, whether it was tampering to say it, LaMarcus' fit on the Blazers, and other stuff like the NBA's HORSE competition, the upcoming Michael Jordan documentary, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the...2020-04-1847 min
We Like the BlazersThe Blazers Paid Their Staff! Bernie drops out, COVID-19, virtual HORSE, more w/ Ryan WhitledgeEp 13 - Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast joins to talk about Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race for President, how the Blazers paid their staff affected by COVID-19, how the US is handling COVID recovery policy compared to others, what NBA teams are doing, salary cap implications, the NBA's virtual HORSE idea and another idea for streaming NBA content with a dribbling contest, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2020-04-111h 03
We Like the BlazersCoronavirus and the NBA: Social Distancing + The Blazers need to pay their staffEp 12 - The Coronavirus episode: how the coronavirus is affecting the NBA, how the Blazers need to hurry up and pay their staff affected by the NBA shutdown, what to do during a global pandemic, the silver linings of Nurk getting more time off, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the-blazers
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/I-Like-the-Blazers-id2396584?country=us
Spotify: https://op...2020-03-1536 min
We Like the BlazersKeith Feltner-Smith of the Trailcasters on slugs vs. thugs, Blazers tank vs. Blazers playoffs, Melo's fit, Blazers' center rotationEp 11 - Brandon and Keith are BACK with Keith Feltner-Smith of The Trailcasters dropping by to talk about Cavs coach John Beilein's claim that he meant "slugs" when he called his players "thugs," whether the Blazers should tank or push for the playoffs, how Carmelo Anthony has fit so far, the Blazers' center rotation given so many injuries, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stit...2020-01-1143 min
We Like the BlazersEvanem on Rodney Hood's injury, who will step up, listener questions, moreEp 10 - Evanem (Evan McCarthy) of Evanem.com talks about Rodney Hood's season-ending Achilles injury, the era of load management and how the Blazers can approach injuries moving forward, who might step up in Hood's absence, Anfernee Simons, possible trades, enjoying the game of basketball as a fan, and more as we take a TON of listener questions!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podc...2019-12-0956 min
We Like the BlazersRyan Whitledge on Melo's fit, Blazers WIN, Stotts Slander, rest-of-season predictionsEp 9 - Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast has Brandon as a guest to talk about how Melo is fitting in, the Blazers FINALLY getting a win, Coach Stotts slander, Ryan's favorite "eating pants," and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the-blazers
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/I-Like-the-Blazers-id2396584?country=us
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kmxjurXPWZI8usMvL4QNE
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic...2019-11-271h 09
We Like the BlazersEMERGENCY MELO POD: The Blazers sign Carmelo Anthony. Why? Why? And... why?Ep 8 - The Blazers signed Carmelo Anthony, and I don't know how to feel about it. We answered a bunch of your questions between fits of disbelief, though!!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the-blazers
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/I-Like-the-Blazers-id2396584?country=us
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kmxjurXPWZI8usMvL4QNE
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/i-like-the-blazers-WePXrb
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/li...2019-11-1525 min
We Like the BlazersRAPID REACTION: Blazers lose to Kings 107-99 (w/ Ryan Whitledge)Ep 7 - The Blazers fell to 4-7 with their 107-99 loss to the Kings, and Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast joined me to pick it apart (and answer your questions!).Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the-blazers
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/I-Like-the-Blazers-id2396584?country=us
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kmxjurXPWZI8usMvL4QNE
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/i-like-the-blazers-WePXrb
Google Play: https://play...2019-11-1334 min
We Like the BlazersEric Griffith on Dame's hot start, the Blazers at 3-5, Hassan Whiteside's energy, possible trades, Anfernee SimonsEp 6 - Eric Griffith of Blazer's Edge on Dame's quick start to the season, the Blazers being just 3-5, Hassan Whiteside's disappointing energy, CJ's inconsistency, possible trades, hype for Anfernee Simons, whether Olshey is acting differently with Jody Allen as owner, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/i-like-the-blazers
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/I-Like-the-Blazers-id2396584?country=us
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kmx...2019-11-0836 min
We Like the BlazersTara Bowen-Biggs and Steve Dewald on Skal Labissiere needing to step up in Zach Collins' absence, Lillard's hot start, Bazemore, early Blazers trendsEp 5 - Tara Bowen-Biggs and Steve Dewald of Blazer's Edge on how Skal Labissiere will have to step up in the absence of Zach Collins (and other injured centers), whether Kent Bazemore's energy on defense reminds us of Wes Matthews, Damian Lillard's hot start to the season, things that have jumped out at them about the Blazers season so far, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitche...2019-11-0340 min
We Like the BlazersMichael Visenberg on the Roy-led Blazers, NBA trends, best rookies so far, the Blazers' defense and cultureEp 4 - Michael Visenberg of RookieWire on growing up in Toronto but being a Blazers fan, the Roy-LMA-Oden Blazers and whether their ceiling was higher than a Dame-led team, the NBA's best rookies so far, including his surprise with Kendrick Nunn, early NBA trends, the Blazers' defense, and the culture set by Coach Stotts and Damian Lillard.Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-the-blazers/id1481811626
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast...2019-10-3050 min
We Like the BlazersBen Golliver on covering the NBA, early Western Conference trends, the Blazers' continuity, whether Dame and CJ have peakedEp. 3 - Ben Golliver of the Washington Post chats about his early days covering the Blazers for Blazer's Edge, how he's adapted as a reporter, the NBA's opening week, trends in the Western Conference that might continue or not, the Blazers' changes in continuity (and talent), whether Dame and CJ have peaked, the Blazers giving up a nearly-NBA-worst 47.8% from three, the culture set by Dame and Coach Stotts, and more!Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com or ILiketheBlazers@gmail.com, and please give us a 5-star review on any of these platforms:
Apple Podcasts: h...2019-10-2737 min
We Like the BlazersNate Duncan on the NBA in China, whether Whiteside will fit in, did the Blazers get better, the Blazers' playoff chances, and more!Ep. 2 - Nate Duncan of the Dunc’d On Basketball NBA Podcast discusses the NBA’s business interests in China, whether Hassan Whiteside can improve in Portland, how far the Blazers can go in the playoffs, and whether Terry Stotts can get more out of the new additions than they’ve shown so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-1748 min
We Like the BlazersRyan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast on behind-the-scenes podcasting stuff, the Blazers in a brutal West, banned ninja headbands, Simons hype, Collins + Whiteside, G-League single free throw ruleEp. 1 - The first episode.Ryan Whitledge of the BlazerTag Podcast on behind-the-scenes podcasting stuff, the Blazers in a brutal West, banned ninja headbands, Simons hype, Collins + Whiteside, G-League single free throw rule.I Like the Blazers is a Blazers experience. More coming soon :)Find us at ILiketheBlazers.com and @ILiketheBlazers on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-3046 min