After another admittedly LONG break, we're back with a short pod and Keith is joined by @Abdiqalis to wrap up the first half of the Blazers season! - Dame just keeps goin - Gary, Melo, & the Wings - Dividing up minutes when healthy - ASG Feelings 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!!!

The Trailcasters: NBA Trail Blazers Podcast

Episode 140 Catching up with AQ

We took another "short break" that was longer than intended... thanks, 2020? But Keith, Ty & Chadd are back at it again!  After quick apologies for the delay and some general catch up, the guys dive in to reviewing and debating what they missed: - The injuries - The minutes management & Melo - The Stotts coaching conundrum - The defense & Melo - The plans for the All Star Game Thank you to all the fans who have shared all your support! Your interactions mean 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! As we enjoy the sports we love, it is of the utmost importance that we do not forget about the bigger issues facing all Americans today, such as the exposure of police brutality against people of color. We believe in working together to combat racism and injustice, and if you would like to help as well, please consider clicking on any of the following links to lend your support!  Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Don’t Shoot PDX http://www.dontshootpdx.org/tag/donate ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now NAACP https://www.naacp.org/Donate/ (other sources through NAACP https://naacp.org/take-action/) Enjoy the episode and GO BLAZERS!!!

Episode 139 Back again to talk alotta Stotts

Keith, Ty, & Chadd are joined by Lil Buts herself, Ashtyn Batuso and Portland-New Orleans artist, Evan McCarthy earlier this week to break down all the latest on... - Importance of depth - NBA Expansion - What makes a real rivalry? - Hatin on Steph, not on Stotts - Worst loss of the early season - STURDY NACHOS! It's a thing. - When is too much Melo? When it's not enough Gary - Dame's 15k - BRINGING BACK THE TC FANTASY LEAGUE!

Episode 138 STURDY NACHOS & TOO MUCH MELO

Keith & Chadd are joined this week by Dia of BlazersEdge, Watch Party Host Seth Morrigan, and Apple Vally Nato Abdiqalis Mohamud, and the group gets into some heated discussions over, among other things... - James Harden NOT coming to Portland - LeBron vs the true winners of the offseason - Portland's new defense that doesn't seem that new yet - To Giles or not to Giles - Zack, Gary and Ant... who ya got? - SO MUCH MORE, DUDES. 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!!!

Episode 137 There's no excuse for James Harden!!!

GROUP CHATS ARE BACK! After the success earlier this summer, we're bringing it back to the group chat format, and kickin it off right with a triple threat guest list of local artist Ike Leineweber, as well as podcasters Christian Gmelin of Peeps in Plaid and "Team Mom" Tara Bowen-Biggs of We Have a Take and The Stepback Sisterhood! After having seen a few preseason games, we're ready to make some assumptions! Dive in to the roster with discussions around... - The Harry Giles Explosion - Is Zach's role already in question? - The Kanter Effect... Can Covington do the same - Who tf is Derrick James? - Expectations for Melo off the bench - Gary Trent's future - 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!!!

Episode 136 A Deep Roster

Keith & Chadd are joined by TC's Minnesota representative, Abdiqalis Mohamud to take our first beyond-the-surface look at the Blazers' new roster and schedule, including the new pieces, the return of Melo and Hoodie, who will have the biggest impact and more, including taking some time to rag on James Harden and the collapse in Houston! Don't miss this one #RipCity ! 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!!!

Episode 135 A New Roster

HELLOOOOOO, RIP CITY! It's been a long few months, and we're glad to be back!   A lot has happened since our last pod, including several big Blazers moves! Today Chadd, Ty, and myself will welcome everyone back from the break, assess the roster situation and discuss our hopes moving forward. Time to talk about some Blazers basketball, and so much more! If anyone has questions or just wants to talk, basketball or otherwise, PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out! Trailcasters@gmail.com is always open! 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!!!

Episode 134 WELCOME BACK, BLAZERS FANS!

Who wants another Blazers round table? DONE! We talk about everything including... Dame making bubble history, Blazers' consistent inconsistencies, CJ's rising stock, offseason priorities, Whiteside and Melo's futures, Zach's hangup, feeling sorry for Suns or Grizzlies, Draymond tampering, no sex(ual relations) in the Champagne Bubble Room, and OF COURSE, the first round playoff matchup vs the Lakers! This week's guests: - Cassidy Gemmet of Blazers WHAT - Ryan Whitledge of Blazer Tag - Abdiqalis Mohamud - Chadd Helm  - David Rodriguez of davidcomedyrodriguez.com - Even Ty Delbridge made an appearance!

Episode 133 Group Chat Round 3 (version 2)

Had too much fun last week not to do another group chat! This weeks guests: - Cassidy Gemmet of the Blazers What podcast - Michael Visenberg of the Viseland podcast - Ryan Whitledge of the Blazers Tag podcast - Blazers collector, Steve Davies - Blazers fan & TC listener, Justin Schramer As basketball and sports return, it is of the utmost importance that we do not forget about the bigger issues facing all Americans today, such as the exposure of police brutality against people of color. We believe in working together to combat racism and injustice, and if you would like to help as well, please consider clicking on any of the following links to lend your support! We will add more links in future episodes where you can give your time or your money, whichever suits you best. Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Don’t Shoot PDX http://www.dontshootpdx.org/tag/donate ACLU https://action.aclu.org/give/now NAACP https://www.naacp.org/Donate/ (other sources through NAACP https://naacp.org/take-action/) 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!!!

Episode 132 Group Chat Round 2

Well, it's been a long 2 months since our last episode! But we're coming back with a bang, as we change our format and make up for lost time by bringing in not 1, not 2, not 3 or 4 but FIVE Blazer fans with different perspectives on the team... Our debut lineup includes @blazersedge and BlazersWHAT host @Tcbbiggs , Co-founder of Rip Twitty and @flagrantmag @owlhix, graphic artist @evanem of Evanem.com, Minnesota resident @AQ , and Blazers fanatic @Z3RO5UM rounded out with @tydelbridge and myself @RipCityKeith ! As basketball and sports return, it's utterly important that we do not forget about the bigger issues facing all Americans today such as the exposure of police brutality against people of color. We believe in working together to combat racism and injustice, and if you would like to help as well, please consider the following links to show your support, and we will add more in future episodes! - Volunteer with @RiotRibs - Donate to Don't Shoot PDX at https://www.dontshootpdx.org/tag/donate/ - Donate to Snack Bloc on Venmo @snackbloc 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!!!

Trailcasters Quarantine Group Chat Round 1

 Keith and Chris catch up with FotS and Blazers Reporter Jamie Hudson to cover all the latest around the Blazers and a potential NBA return, including... - Jordan caught lyin - Walk away, Dan Orlovsky - The potential play-in tournament - CHRIS FIXES THE NBA with not one but TWO tourneys - Time to try Top 16 seeding? - If Blazers come back... do Nurk and Zach? - When will we next see NBA basketball? - MARIOKART. 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!!!

Episode 130 Remote Office Watercooler Talk

Ty had some family business to cover, so Keith callled up the ever-reliable Chris Burkhardt to discuss... - A new brand of basketball (literally) - The latest on the NBA's potential return - Our thoughts on the conclusion of The Last Dance - Hypothetical debates around the GOAT Debate! 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!!! Stay safe and stay healthy, friends

Episode 129 Back again with buddy Burkhardt!

Varoon Bose is back! He joined us to celebrate "0.9 Day" and discuss the first 4 episodes of The Last Dance, the G League's latest move to attract talent, and the endless debate... is the 2019-20 season over, or not? THEN Varoon gives us a taste of BR's pod, Lockytown, as he puts Keith and Ty through a Blazer-centric 6-for-6 Challenge! Who will come out on top? Listen and find out! 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!!!

Episode 128 with Varoon Bose

Chris Burkhardt of NBC Sports Northwest joined Keith and Ty from quarantine to discuss... - Forming a podcast team for Warzone - If you could only use ONE video platform... - What if US sports used relegation like European soccer? - Putting last season to rest and moving forward - NBA players don't have home gyms, or even a driveway hoop? - How to fix the 2k Player's Tourney - HORSE wasn't bad, but it was unwatchable - Player predictions on Melo, Hood, and Aldridge?!? - Dame's Blazer Rushmore and Bill Walton being overrated - Portland players are so polarizing 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!!!

Episode 127 with Chris Burkhardt

Michael Bodmer of ESPN's The Jump joins the guys from LA to critique quarantine-beards, TV shows, and home fitness habits. Then, it's time to talk some basketball... - Making final judgements on the unfinished season - The NBA 2K Player's Tournament - Jazz Drama: Will Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell need a split? - Blazers role players: Who stays for next year? - How the pandemic is affecting the Blazers' long term plans - Adjusting expectations for Anfernee Simons 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!!!

Episode 126 with Michael Bodmer

The Trailcasters: Keith Feltner-Smith (@RipCityKeith) and Ty Delbridge (@TyDelbridge) host weekly guests with different basketball perspectives, and discuss the Portland Trail Blazers with some bets and stats on the side, and way too many bad jokes.

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The Trailcasters: NBA Trail Blazers Podcast

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