Wake Up And Win With Devon Pouncey

On this episode Andrew Greif(Los Angeles Clippers Beat Reporter)of the LA Times joined us from Orlando, Fl for a jam packed episode to discuss his arrival for the NBA's return (1:14), reflects on the passing of Kobe Bryant (8:48), Clippers and NBA Social justice coverage (18:00), Lou Williams Magic City appearance (24:20), who will lose in the return of the NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers Vs. Los Angeles Lakers (32:35)and more!

On this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joins DeVon to discuss PDX Protests and how it has been invaded by Trump's Federal Troops (2:37), Protesting with Founder of the Portland Chapter of the Black Panther Party Kent Ford (20:20), Jules new book "NOlympians: Inside the Fight Against Capitalist Mega-sports in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Beyond"(24:47), should the Olympics still be cancelled? (follow up on Jules New York Times article titled 'Cancel. The. Olympics' 43:19), Takin L's segment (54:30) and more!

On another rapid fire episode we discuss the Washington Football team changing their mascot (10:00), LeBron James not wearing a Social Justice Slogan on his jersey (13:44), Would you send your 5-Star athlete child to an HBCU? (19:47), Snoop Dogg Vs. DMX (28:40), Nick Cannon gets fired from Viacom (35:00), and in our "Takin L's" segment we gives losses to August Alsina and Chance The Rapper (41:20)

On this week's episode Sports Journalist Shireen Ahmed joins the podcast to discuss and highlight Female Athlete activism during the pandemic (5:48), The recent work of Maya Moore (8:20), the National Women's Soccer League being the first to return to sports in America (13:23), the Toronto Raptors defending their NBA title in the "bubble" (18:45), Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Toronto, Canada (32:16), and Bubba Wallace fighting for Justice in the world of Nascar (44:20).

On this episode we took a rapid fire approach in discussing several topics starting with Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots (8:51), Damian Lillard on the NBA 2k cover (15:30), LeBron and Maverick Carter SpringHill Entertainment raises $100 Million(25:19), Jadakiss and Fabolous Verzuz battle (30:10), BET Awards recap (37:13), And the losers in our "Takin L's" segment are President Donald Trump due to his arrest warrant in Iran (47:21) and Terry Crews for his Black Lives Matter tweet (48:37)

On this episode we discuss Bubba Wallace and his recent experiences within Nascar (14:55), Where do we stand on Covid-19? (39:20), and DeVon is FINALLY watching Insecure (52:38)

On this episode we discuss NBA players not returning (6:50), J. Cole backlash for his new single (26:20) Dame D.O.L.L.A. new music (32:35), Takin L's recipient- Mike Gundy Head Coach of Oklahoma State University(43:30)

On this episode we recap The Last Dance docu-series as it has concluded (5:50), What Hip-hop artist most reminds you of Dennis Rodman? (13:18), Recap of the last two Versus battles Erykah Vs. Jill Scott (24:35) and Ludacris Vs. Nelly (29:05). We finish the episode with our "Takin L's" segment (40:19)

Who will win the Erykah Badu Vs. Jill Scott beat battle? (5:05) Michael Jordan's activism or lack there of? (11:20) Who Makes their teammates better Michael or Scottie? (30:35) Takin L's? (43:52)

On this episode we discuss the first two episodes of the One last Dance documentary(3:24) We also discuss the Teddy Riley Vs. Babyface Beat Battle (16:50). Gronk returns to the NFL (29:51). In our "Takin L's" segment we discuss Sabrina Ioenescu and the Mayor of Las Vegas (33:29). Lastly, hat basketball movie had the greatest impact on society? (41:27)

D-Boi's recent Tik-Tok success (5:20) Holland Woods Commitment (16:29) Christian McCaffery highest-paid running back ever (26:55) Takin L's (39:15) P.S. yes I know I repeatedly said Melvin Ingram instead of Melvin Gordon in the Running back conversation! Shit happens when you talk too much!

This episode was recorded the night before Holland Woods made his decision to commit to Arizona State but DeVon's prediction was correct as Holland did choose Arizona State after putting himself in the transfer portal (4:50). DeVon also discusses who had the better career and who was the better winner between Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant (15:55). DeVon's wife Alicia joins to discuss with him the controversial interview between Nore and Lamar Odom on the Drink Champs podcast(23:20), Lil Jon and T-Pain still having the best beat battle to date(42:10). They finish the episode with the "Takin L's" segment where Alicia gave an "L" to Elon Musk and DeVon gave an "L" to Senator Bernie Sanders (55:40).

On this episode we discuss who has been the most creative during these Covid-19 circumstances (11:55), should the Olympics be cancelled rather than postponed? (20:27), should the NBA season be cancelled? (31:05), the creative genius of Childish Gambino (38:05)

On this weeks episode DeVon talks about Covid-19 and it's effect on College Hoops(11:00), why the NBA season should be cancelled(20:00) and homelessness (25:50). He also talks about Megan Thee Stallion's contract dispute with 1501 records (33:15). And he finishes the episode with the "Takin L's" segment which was given to Rudy Gobert (47:00).

On this week's episode Dr. Amira Rose Davis joins DeVon to discuss her well circulated article "A Legacy of Incoherence" about Kobe Bryant's legacy in totality(6:30). We also discuss Zaya Wade and the Wade family publicly addressing her as a transgender boy to girl (50:32). Link to "A Legacy of Incoherence" article: https://newrepublic.com/article/156398/legacy-incoherence

On this episode we have recap All-Star weekend (12:09), discuss how we honor Black History Month.. or not?? (44:56) and more!

On this episode we discuss the landscape of the NBA via sports betting (18:40), the Power Finale (32:50), Team Giannis Vs. Team LeBron for this weekend's NBA All-Star game (42:30), NBA Trade deadline and signings (47:48) and more.

On this week's episode we discussed the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and the seven others on the helicopter with them during the accident(6:03). Are the Grammy's out of touch? (45:02) We also did a Super Bowl edition of our weekly "Takin L's" segment. (1:00:62) Lastly DeVon discusses what he believes was the most important takeaway of his Q&A with Portland State University Athletics Director Valerie Cleary, which was published in Street Roots Newspaper. (1:11:14)

On this week's epsiode we discussed the relationship between artists and radio DJ's (9:45), predicted upcoming NFL Playoff games this Sunday (20:45), and the International Olympic Committee banning political, religious and ethnic demonstrations/protests in the upcoming 2020 olympics(38:47).

2020 is finally here and the fellas are all about it. DeVon and D-Boi discuss their New Year resolutions (8:00), They made predictions on several sports championships that will be taking place in 2020 (16:00), Who will win the presidential election in 2020 (28:57), Who will have the album of the year in 2020 (38:28), Lastly Sports betting is legal in the state of Oregon we discuss what that means for Oregon Sports in the 2020's decade (47:48).