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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.
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On this episode we begin by discussing opening night of the NBA and the NBC braodcast (5:30), Portland Fire hire Head Coach Alex Sarama and other WNBA news (32:20), and the passing of D'Angelo (40:55).
On this episode we discuss the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (7:55), the latest in the WNBA including the playoffs, A'ja MVP honors and coaching changes (32:10). We also quickly touch on topics such as friend of the show Jason Verrett being inducted into the TCU Hall of Fame, Ice Cube's tour (which DeVon attended) and more!
On this episode we discuss recent happenings in the WNBA playoffs (11:15), Coach Dan Lanning's post game comments regarding the Charlie Kirk incident (29:55), Adam Silver's comments about the NBA being a "highlight" league (44:05), Bud Crawford defeats Canelo Alvarez (48:25) and more!
On this episode we share our thoughts regarding the assasination of Charlie Kirk and what it could mean for the future (6:30), President Trumps "like living in hell" comments regarding Portland, OR (40:55). We also discuss our end of the WNBA regular season thoughts (51:08), NFL and College Football including DeVon's recent Oregon Ducks game experience (1:00:25), and the upward trajectory of Male R&B artists (1:09:53
On this episode friennd of the show Hank Stern (Oregon Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden) joined to discuss the passing and legacy of George Raveling (4:45), we precap Oregon Ducks Vs. Oklahome State football matchup this Saturday (26:35), and recent moves with the Portland Fire (35:33)
On this solo episode DeVon reacts to the introductory press conference for Portland Fire General Manager Vanja Cernivec (6:35). DeVon also shares his thoughts regarding a potential WNBA lockout (21:12), seeing "The Roots" live at Pioneer Square and where Black Thought now stands on his all-time MC list (26:10), and Shedeur Sanders is announced as QB3 for the Cleveland Browns (37:30).
On this episode DeVon reflects on his experience attending the Big 3 celebrity game and semifinals in Dallas (9:41). The guys also discuss the latest in the WNBA (33:50), Tank Vs. Jake Paul announcement (46:10), the Trailblazers have reached a sale agreement (49:36), BET's cancellation of the Hip-Hop and Soul Train awards (58:41), new music releases (1:13:20) and more!
On this episode we reflect on the passing of Hulk Hogan (21:42), we celebrate C.C. Sabathia officially being inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47) and we rapid fire through topics such as Coach Prime being cured of cancer, Shannon Sharpe not returning to ESPN, Gilbert Arenas gets arrested and more!
On this episode we reflect on the passing of Hollywood Hulk Hogan (21:42), celebrate the achievement of C.C. Sabathia being officially inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47). We then rapid fire through topics such as Coach Prime being cured from cancer, Shannon Sharpe being let go by ESPN and Gilbert Arenas gets arrested.
On this episode the guys discuss the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers (4:58), the Stud Budz shine during WNBA All-Star weekend (32:11), WNBA players reject the latest CBA offer from the league (40:58), the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne (101:28) and lastly we acknowledge the New York Times article about the success of the Joe Budden Podcast and the Joe Budden network as an independent black media entity (1:07:45)
On this episode DeVon recaps the opportunity to DJ during D.O.L.L.A. weekend in Palm Springs, CA (5:35). The guys then go on to discuss their thoughts around the official announcement of the Portland Fire (16:21), recap recent music releases including albums form the Clipse, Jane Handcock and more (25:50), Northwest Conference new media rights deal (42:25) and more!
On this episode we open up discussing our trip up to Seattle last week. We go on to discuss WNBA expansion to Philly, Detroit and Cleveland (26:04), Portland's WNBA team parts ways with Team President and what it could mean (29:52), the current NBA offseason transaction cycle (42:56). Spencer also shares his thoughts on the "Big Beautiful Bill" (58:40).
P.S. we recorded this episode prior to the reporting of Jalen Williams max rookie extension agreement
On this episode we waste no time celebrating reaching the episode 300 milestone! We also recap the NBA Finals (19:20), the latest in the WNBA (47:10), we share our thoughts on if the Neo-Soul sub-genre was disrespected in the recent Billboard top 75 R&B artists of all-time list (58:26) and what is happening with alternative first response systems in the state of Oregon (1:14:30).
On this Juneteenth episode DeVon recaps his black rodeo weekend experience in Portland (3:10). We also discuss Glorilla winning a gospel BET award and what that means for black music (16:40) and the latest in the NBA Finals (48:10).
On this episode David Pouncey Sr. joins to reflect on the life of his cousin Sylvester Stewart affectionately known as Sly Stone (3:50). Then DeVon and Spencer discuss the NBA Finals (27:50) and the new NBA All-Star format Team World Vs. Team USA (56:41) and more!
On this episode Dr. Courtney M. Cox joins to discuss her journey from journalist to professor and now author (5:30). We also discuss a wide range of women's basketball topics covered in her newly published book "Double Crossover: Gender, Politics, and Performance in Basketball" (15:13).
On this episode DeVon discusses topics surrounding the WNBA opening weekend (4:50), New York Times article about Stephen A. Smith wanting to be Joe Rogan? (32:50) and briefly the NBA Playoffs
On this episode we discuss NBC's announcement of Michael Jordan becoming a Special Contributor for next seasons NBA coverage (2:30), Portland Trailblazers for sale (21:25), NBA playoff update (38:18) and more!
On this episode we discuss an article about broadcaster/DJ Adam Amin who is based in Chicago (3:57), NBA playoffs (12:30) and the WNBA is back (50:20)!
On this episode we discuss the controversy around Shedeur Sanders 5th round NFL draft selection (5:50), latest thoughts on the NBA playoffs (35:45), DeVon discusses his departure from Street Roots after 7 years (1:00:00) and more!
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