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 148: "Law and Ethics"
08/10/2021 Duración: 50minOn this episode we discuss Marshawn Lynch becoming the NFLPA Cheif Brand Ambassador (21:36), DeVon takes a solidarity stance with victims of the Portland Thorns after being sexually harrassed and coerced by their former coach (27:21), Portland Street Response update (35:33) and more!
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Episode 147: "Where Continuity Lacks..."
01/10/2021 Duración: 56minIn this episode host DeVon Pouncey tries to make sense of a vaccination narrative in the NBA that makes San Francisco and New York seem hypocritical and DeVon disagrees (15:10) Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing (35:03), Oregon Ducks Head Football Coach Mario Cristobal clip goes viral chewing out his player and DeVon reacts (39:28) and "Takin L's" segment (51:48)
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Episode 146: "Leading with the Ladies"
24/09/2021 Duración: 01h39minOn this episode the guys discuss recent historic successes of women in sports media (18:25), Lamar Jackson bounces back on SNF (33:30), Manny Pacquiao running for president of the Philippines (42:57), Ben Simmons wants out of Philly (52:52), Diddy Verzuz Jermaine Durpri (65:22), "Takin L's" segment (74:41), "Fantasy Rewind" segment featuring Doug (86:50) RSVP for Street Roots Family Breakfast Broadcast Edition 2021: https://secure.givelively.org/event/street-roots/street-roots-family-breakfast-broadcast-edition-2021-purchase-breakfast/street-roots-family-breakfast-broadcast-edition-2021-purchase-breakfast
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Episode 145: "Clear the Pac-(12)"
17/09/2021 Duración: 01h25minOn this episode Criss Partee of Deadspin joins the guys to discuss the Oregon Ducks upset win over Ohio State (12:15), Can the NFL sustain the success of week 1 for the remainder of the season? (20:03), Fat Joe Verzuz Ja Rule (31:25), "Takin L's segment" (57:07) On this episode we also introduce a NEW SEGMENT called "The Fantasy Rewind" where DeVon's fantasy football opponents will call-in to the show after competing against each other to put their bragging rights on display! And his first opponent was Chef Kenny James who is Damian Lillard's personal chef (70:46)
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Episode 144: "The Summer of George" Featuring Tyson Alger
10/09/2021 Duración: 33minOn this episode Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor joins to discuss mental health in sports media (4:40), What is the I-5 Corridor? (13:15), preview of Ohio State Buckeyes Vs. Oregon Ducks this Saturday (17:54), Damian Lillard running it back in PDX (24:22), "Certified Lover Boy" Vs. "Donda", and more!
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Episode 143: "The AirBnb for Sports" Featuring Casey Trujeque and Molly Kline
23/08/2021 Duración: 38minOn this episode co-founders (Casey Trujeque and Molly Kline) of the newly launched Sport Source appwhich is easily described as the AirBnb for sports joined to discuss all things about the app(2:07). Casey is also Payton Prtichard's trainer, so we discuss Pritchards 92-point performance in the Portland Pro-am (25:48) and more!
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Episode 142: "Campus Athletic Workers" Featuring Nathan Kalman-Lamb
05/08/2021 Duración: 55minOn this episode Duke University lecturing fellow and co-host of "End of Sport" podcast Nathan Kalman-Lamb joins to discuss all things Name, image and likeness (NIL), his podcast and more! His stance on NIL (1:55) The downside of NIL being the exclusive form of compensation for college athletes (15:42) How working at Duke impacted Nathan's outlook on College Sport (25:10) The forming of "End of Sport" podcast (43:28)
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Episode 141: "One of America's Greatest Sins" Featuring Criss Partee
29/07/2021 Duración: 01h15minCriss Partee of Full Press Coverage joins the show in-studio to discuss Simone Biles withdrawal from the Olympics (7:40), Valerie Cleary leaves Portland State for the MAC (19:00), The Lox Verzuz Dipset predictions (40:53), new NFL Covid-19 Memo (50:00), and "Takin L's" segment (1:04:05).
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Episode 140: "The Best Ability is Avail-ability"
23/07/2021 Duración: 01h02minOn this episode we discuss the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA title and is Giannis now the best basketball player in the world? (12:30) "Wake Up and Win" inaugural guest Malika Andrews becomes the youngest ever host of the NBA Championship trophy presentation (29:37), LeBron becomes the first active NBA player to become a billionaire (40:30), Sha'Carri Richardson/Beats/Kanye ad collab (46:16), "Takin L's" segment (55:25) and more!
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Episode 139: "Highest Form of Competition" Featuring Tim Moore Jr.
25/06/2021 Duración: 51minOn this episode Tim Moore Jr., owner of World Series Company joined to discuss his HBCU experience and the significance of celebrity support for them 1:35, the intention of his apparel company World Series Company 13:55, NBA Playoffs 23:36, the "6th man" 46:03 and more!
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Episode 138: "Suns in 4" Featuring Gina Mizell
18/06/2021 Duración: 51minOn this episode Gina Mizell of Suns.com joined host DeVon Pouncey to discuss Chris Paul being out due to covid protocols (1:21), Gina's experience covering her hometown team during a historic run (7:00), the Suns socio-political impact in Phoenix during the last year (11:38), Monty Williams Coach of the Year snub (19:43), the viral Video of Suns fan fighting Nuggets fan (27:40), Jazz Vs. Clippers series (38:43) and much more!
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Episode 137: "Blazer Therapy" Featuring Mike Richman
03/06/2021 Duración: 46minOn this episode Mike Richman of NBC Sports Northwest and "Locked on Blazers" podcast joins host DeVon Pouncey to discuss the Portland Traiblazers vs. Denver Nuggets playoff madness (2:34), terrible fan behavior in NBA arenas (19:24), NBA Playoff landscape at-large (23:35), Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open due to her mental health (30:25), and "The Sixth Man" segment on NBA reporters (40:57).
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Episode 136: "We Paid Our Dues" Featuring Kavitha Davidson
27/05/2021 Duración: 01h01minOn this episode Kavitha Davidson of The Athletic joins host DeVon Pouncey to discuss the New York Knicks bringing NBA playoff basketball back to Madison Square Garden & NBA playoffs at large (8:20), Tony La Russa and his stance on the unwritten rules of baseball (23:51), her appearance on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" and how the lack of sports has negatively impacted youth athletes mental health during the pandemic (35:30), "The 6th Man" Segment on female sports figures (47:11)and more!
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Episode 135: "Cancel the Olympics?" Featuring Dr. Jules Boykoff
21/05/2021 Duración: 01h05minOn this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joins host DeVon Pouncey to discuss his latest New York Times opinion piece demanding cancellation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (8:19). Is the city of Portland ready for a Major League Baseball team(37:19)? Thoughts on the NBA playoffs (51:50).
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Episode 134: "Natural Born Leader" Featuring Jase Coburn
03/05/2021 Duración: 44minOn this episode DeVon Pouncey is joined by the new Portland State Univeristy Men's Head Basketball Jase Coburn. Time Stamps below: 0:47- Origin story, how growing up in a dojo and being a black belt correlates to him becoming a Division 1 College basketball head coach 7:20- The Process of becoming the New HC at Portland State University (MBB)after former Head Coach Barrett Peery left to Texas Tech 10:20- Going Viral after his introductory Press Conference 14:43- Having the opportunity to be a Head Coach under the leadership of PSU Director of Athletics Valerie Cleary 18:29- Being a positive representation of the Asian Community during what has been a tough year plus for the community at large 20:58- Goals for Porltand State Men's Basketball under his leadership 26:05- Getting married on the Big Sky Conference Tournament floor in 2020 after season cancellation due to Covid 32:40- "The 6th Man" segment (Top 6 favorite fighters of all-time) 37:20- Rallying cry for listeners and community members to sup
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Episode 133: Was Justice Served?
22/04/2021 Duración: 58minOn this episode the guys react to the Derek Chauvin verdict- 6:26, Steph Curry brilliance and MVP conversation- 23:57, DMX and Black Rob passes away - 41:03 and more!
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Episode 132: "It's Expected" Featuring Gary Payton II
09/04/2021 Duración: 42minGPII discusses Historic tournament run for Oregon State (1:05) DeVon and GPII reflect on days together as AAU teammates (6:17) Gary Payton influence on GPII (9:25) GPII wins G-League DPOY and his chosen career path (16:04) Reflects on "Uncle" Kobe Bryant (23:19) Relationship with Damian Lillard (26:26) The "Sixth Man" Segment: Greatest Defenders of All-Time (28:23) A word for the youth (35:55) and more! P.S. Since the recording of this episode Gary Payton II has signed with the Golden State Warriors!
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Episode 131: "The Gym Rat"
19/03/2021 Duración: 01h27min12:50 LeBron becomes part owner of the Red Sox 26:47 Jason Verrett re-signs with 49ers 34:25 High school commentator says racist slurs with hot mic 38:15: Asian attacks in ATL and beyond 49:34 Portland Police Association president steps down after false allegations against Portland City Commissioner Joann Hardesty 101:10 Cahoots Bill introduced to Congress 105:03 Damian Lillard goes for 50! 118:40 Grammy’s recap and more!
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Episode 130: "The New Normal" Featuring Brian Hooks
11/03/2021 Duración: 55minOn this episode actor, comedian, director and "3 Strikes" star Brian Hooks joined to discuss his independence within the film industry (0:44), mental health within comedy (14:16), the importance of comedy in today's society (34:16), his relationship with E-40 (43:10) and more! We also introduced a new segment called "The Sixth Man" segment (45:49)
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Episode 129: "I'm Rich"
25/02/2021 Duración: 01h15minOn this episode we discussed the reported single car accident of Tiger Woods (9:33), Vanessa Bryant calls out Meek Mill for Kobe Bryant reference in leaked song (32:25), Cam Newton gets in verbal back and forth with youth football player (45:43), NBA All-Star Snubs (54:52) and more!