Sinopsis
On the Wake up and Win podcast we focus on the intersectionality of sports, politics and culture. Our goal in every episode is to give our listeners a formula to go out and win.
Episodios
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Episode 206: "Trying... to be Optimistic" featuring Aaron Fentress
28/02/2023 Duración: 33minAaron Fentress of The Oregonian joined to discuss the debacle of All-Star weekend (1:57), where Damian Lillard ranks all-time as a shooter (12:29), the current state of the Portland Trailblazers (15:11), WNBA to PDX (19:52) and more!
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Episode 205: "The Invitation" Featuring Hank Stern
17/02/2023 Duración: 52minOn this episode we were joined by Hank Stern, the Press Secretary for United States Senator Ron Wyden, to discuss the advancements in the intersectional media coverage of sports and politics (3:39), his time as a reporter for the Associated Press in Atlantic City having covered a particular former U.S. president (10:30), the push for WNBA to PDX (15:55), attending Georgetown University during the height of their basketball success(23:10), a Super Bowl game/halftime show recap (30:24) and more!
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Episode 204: "Stay in Touch"
10/02/2023 Duración: 01h12minOn this episode we discuss the WNBA to PDX roundtable panel discussion that took place this week (5:04), LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record and the relationship between these 2 athlete activists (22:04), NBA trade deadline shenanigans (53:40), and "Takin L's" segment (1:08:02).
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Episode 203: "Black-on-Black Super Bowl"
03/02/2023 Duración: 57minOn this episode the guys discuss the Super Bowl matchup consisting of 2 starting black QB's for the first time ever (8:40), the police murder of Tyre Nichols (16:39), WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert coming to visit PDX (39:33), and Tom Brady retires... again (53:57)
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Episode 202: "Greatest Performance Ever Witnessed " Featuring Derek Smith
28/01/2023 Duración: 01h28minOn this episode DeVon recaps being able to witness Damian Lillard score 60 points against the Utah Jazz (3:20), NFL postseason recap and precap for this weekend's conference championship games (19:42), thoughts on Shannon Sharpe's altercation with the Memphis Grizzlies (33:18), and lastly DeVon's former AAU coach Derek Smith joins the show! (40:00)
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Episode 201: When Capitalism Ruins Purity
20/01/2023 Duración: 58minOn this episode we give our predictions for upcoming NFL playoff games this weekend (5:35), we react to a viral clip of showboating 3rd graders that has the basketball world in a frenzy (26:58), DeVon's viral call of the Hunter Woods game winning 3-pointer at Portland State (41:30) and more!
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Episode 200: The Journey to 200 & Pounce's Dirty 30!
12/01/2023 Duración: 50minWe have reached episode 200!!! The guys reflect on the Journey to 200 and DeVon also turns 30 today! We talked a bit of NBA, too! Enjoy and appreciate the support.
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Episode 199: "The Social Push"
06/01/2023 Duración: 01h10minOn this episode DeVon and Spencer send their well wishes to Damar Hamlin and discuss the turn of events surrounding him going into Cardiac Arrest during an MNF game (4:07), the guys react to local High School Hoops that they watched during the Holiday break (22:42), DeVon acknowledges Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets latest successes (39:56) and the guys close out the episode with the "Takin L's" segment (52:24)
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Episode 198: "Favorite Moments of 2022"
16/12/2022 Duración: 01h01minOn this episode we open up discussing the passing of Mississippi State Football coach Mike Leach (6:34) and Stephen "tWitch" Boss (22:58). We also discuss some of our favorite moments of 2022 using six different categories (33:05) and more!
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Episode 197: "BG is Free!" Featuring Dr. Marc Williams & Criss Partee
09/12/2022 Duración: 01h12minOn this episode we are joined by Dr. Marc Williams of Pacific University and Criss Partee of Deadspin to discuss the prisoner swap between the United States and Russia which included Brittney Griner (2:32), Deion Sanders takes a new job as Head Coach for University of Colorado Football (22:32), Kyrie Irving and Nike part ways (49:45), and Dr. Marc's journey from Sports Marketing pioneer to educator (59:26)
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Episode 196: "Sorry, Not Sorry"
02/12/2022 Duración: 59minOn this episode DeVon reflects on his experience attending the PK85 tournament and what it means for College Hoops (9:08), discusses the drama surrounding Jerry Jones (30:18), and who makes for the better duo drake/ 21 Savage or Drake and Future? (48:20) and more!
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Episode 195: "Best in the West"
18/11/2022 Duración: 56minOn this episode we discuss the Blazers being atop the Western Conference in the NBA standings (12:00), and the guys give their predictions about the Grammy's on the heels of the nominees being released (30:04). No podcast next week. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Episode 194: "I Can't Stand Analytics"
11/11/2022 Duración: 01h10minOn this episode we discuss the latest on Kyrie Irving's and his deteriorating relationship with Nike (25:28), we send our well wishes to friend of the show Jason Verrett after the report of his season ending injury (53:54) Brittney Griner being sent to an unknown Penal Colony (104:45)
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Episode 193: "The Joy is Back"
04/11/2022 Duración: 48minOn this episode we discuss the joy being back regarding Portland Trailblazers basketball (6:13)the tragic passing of Takeoff of the Migos (19:16), follow up on camping ban in Portland (31:10), and more!
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Episode 192: Kaia Sand & Demi Lawrence Interviews
28/10/2022 Duración: 01h12minOn this episode Street Roots Executive Director Kaia Sand joins to discuss recent proposals regarding homelessness in Portland from City Council Members and a discrepancy during the City Council session regarding these proposals (4:09). Also, Demi Lawrence of Portland Business Journal joins to discuss the Adidas and Kanye West break up (20:24), the Portland Thorns make it to the NWSL Finals amongst this year's adversity stemming from foul behavior from their front office and former coach (44:34), WNBA to PDX (56:20) and more!
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Episode 191: "Not a Drug In The World..."
07/10/2022 Duración: 53minOn this episode we discuss Aaron Judge breaking the AL single season Home Run record (12:15), WNBA and NBA Commissioners respond to Senator Ron Wyden's letter advocating for WNBA expansion to Portland (20:19), Yates Report about systemic abuse in the NWSL (36:30), and the return of our "Takin L's" segment discussing Kanye West and Matthew Stafford (46:06)
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Episode 190: Take the "L" out of Lover
23/09/2022 Duración: 44minOn this episode we discuss the Las Vegas Aces winning the WNBA title (11:37), friend of the show Senator Ron Wyden writes letter to NBA and WNBA commissioners advocating for WNBA expansion to Portland (15:28), Robert Sarver looking to sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury (30:00), Ime Udoka suspended and more!
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Episode 189: "Results Take Time"
16/09/2022 Duración: 53minOn this episode we begin showing love to friend of the show Symba on the release of his new album "Results Take Time" and his shoutout of this podcast on ESPN's hit show "Jalen and Jacoby". We also discuss the suspension and fine of Robert Sarver (9:50), the WNBA Finals (25:35), NFL talk (32:03) and more!
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Episode 188: "The Business of Basketball"
09/09/2022 Duración: 59minOn this episode we celebrate the evolution of Serena Williams away from Tennis after playing the final match of her career (12:30), we discuss the current state of the WNBA playoffs (21:50), University of South Carolina HC Dawn Staley takes BYU off of her teams schedule after racist remarks were made toward Duke Volleyball player Rachel Richardson (38:44), and lastly we give our predictions for the first NFL football matchup of the season between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams which DeVon was right about(55:31)!
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Episode 187: "Ticket Gate" Featuring Justin Myers
02/09/2022 Duración: 47minOn this episode host of Rip City Mornings on 620 AM Justin Myers joins to discuss the HUGE game between the #11 Oregon Ducks Vs. #3 Georgia Bulldogs this weekend (3:05), the Manti Te'o documentary (23:02), and we bring back our hit segment "Ebony and Ivory" where we create a safe space to ask each other about our very differing cultures that we grew up in (30:22) and more!