Talkin' Blazers with Channing Frye

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Jusuf Nurkic's impact on the Blazers' latest stretch May 14, 2021

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Channing and Dan break down Nurk's impact on the Blazers' latest stretch and which team would be the best match for Portland in the playoffs. Plus Channing's business partner Jacob Gray joins Talkin' Blazers to discuss the popularity of wine in the NBA, Chosen Family and the One Barrel Challenge which benefits the Maurice Lucas Foundation.

1:40 Jusuf Nurkic's impact on the Blazers latest stretch

12:50 The story of Derrick Jones Jr.

16:15 The Blazers best matchup chance in the playoffs

21:00 Chosen Family's making a change in the wine industry

28:00 Getting diversity into the wine industry

38:00 How find out more about One Barrel Challenge and Chosen Family Wines

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Trail Blazers face pivotal stretch ahead of 2021 NBA playoffs May 07, 2021

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Allie Clifton returns to the show to discuss potential Western Conference playoff matchups and whether Kevin Love could find himself in a Portland uniform. Plus Dan and Channing discuss Melo's moves up the NBA record lists, the culture in Portland and the Blazers welcoming fans back to Moda.

4:30 - Melo's Blazers legacy and the culture in Portland

8:25 - Most effective coaching style for the Blazers

16:00 - Welcoming fans back to Moda

33:00 - Looking at potential playoff matchups

38:17 - Will Kevin Love be in a Blazers jersey before he retires?

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Richard Jefferson on NBA super teams Apr 30, 2021

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Richard Jefferson joins Channing and Dan to talk Blazers-Nets and NBA super teams, plus Dan and Channing discuss how the Portland Trail Blazer are willing to invest in developing young talent.

3:48 - What makes Brooklyn different

10:40 - How long does it take for fans to consider a team a "super team"?

21:35 - Why the Blazers are willing to develop young talent

25:52 - Channing on why Nurk is one of the top 10 strongest big men

40:05 - Has Simons reached his next level?

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What the Blazers need to adjust before 2021 NBA Playoffs Apr 23, 2021

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Grizzlies analyst Brevin Knight joins Channing and Dan to give insight into the upcoming matchups between Memphis and Portland, and the former NBA point guard shares his "I have arrived" moment. Plus Dan and Channing discuss what the Blazers need to adjust before the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

1:37 - Takeaways from recent close games

11:05 - Key factors for the Blazers this season

17:41 - How the Grizzlies maintain their gritty culture

28:55 - Brevin and Channing's players who didn't get enough credit

39:00 - Brevin and Channing share "I have arrived" and "what the heck is this?" moments in the NBA

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Trail Blazers path to NBA playoffs begins with health and trust Apr 16, 2021

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Channing and Dan discuss whether the NBA has made a mistake with the play-in tournament, what the Blazers need to do to be ready for the playoffs, where LaMarcus Aldridge falls on the list of all-time great Blazers, and Channing talks about the One Barrel Challenge.

00:54 - What Dan thinks the NBA has screwed up

4:26 - Blazers path to the playoffs

12:40 - Would Aaron Gordon have fit in Portland?

14:40 - LaMarcus Aldridge's legacy

23:00 - The One Barrel Challenge

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Jumping on the NBA Top Shot trend Apr 09, 2021

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Channing and Dan discuss how to get in on the NBA Top Shot trend and are joined by ESPN700's Spence Checketts to discuss the depth of the Western Conference. Plus, Channing and Spence share their favorite memories from Madison Square Garden.

6:13 - Nassir Little's defensive impact on the Blazers

8:45 - Dan and Channing's perspectives on NBA Top Shot

16:27 - Discussing the Western Conference standings

21:55 - Questions Powell and Covington answer for Portland

33:04 - Channing and Spence swap favorite MSG stories

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Brian Scalabrine on college hoops and NBA MVP Mar 31, 2021

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Brian Scalabrine, Celtics Analyst, joins Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon to discuss the madness of the NCAA Tournament and the race for NBA MVP. Also, Dan and Channing break down Norman Powell's first games and explore how the Blazers could defensively improve to make a run in the playoffs.

1:30 Takeaways from Norman Powell's first games

4:30 Blazers will have to figure out how to make sure everyone "eats"

7:00 What can Blazers do defensively?

9:45 March Madness final four

11:30 Lack of individuality in college basketball

13:00 NBA trade deadline

20:00 Kemba Walker

23:00 NBA team stacking

25:00 Giannis Antetokounmpo change in his mindset

28:00 Western Conference

30:00 Damian Lillard's MVP Chances

37:00 How will the Blazers beat the Lakers?

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Luke Ridnour on the Oregon Ducks & Channing as a teammate Mar 27, 2021

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Oregon great Luke Ridnour joins Channing and Dan to reminisce about sharing the court with Channing in Orlando, winning a conference title as a Duck, and watching the Oregon in the 2021 NCAA Tournaments. Plus Dan and Channing break down the biggest moves before the NBA trade deadline and look at the buyout market.

2:00 - How long until Nurk is at full form?

13:52 - Breaking down the NBA buyout market

19:00 - What Luke Ridnour is up to now

21:31 - Luke's favorite moments at Oregon

23:25 - Biggest changes in the NBA now vs when Luke and Channing were teammates

30:00 - Funniest moments from their time on Orlando

37:00 - Luke's memories of Channing as a teammate

44:47 - Luke's thoughts on Oregon's runs in the 2021 NCAAM and NCAAW Tournaments

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MVP Watch: Dame Time vs The Luka Life with Chuck Cooperstein Mar 19, 2021

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Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon are joined by Dallas Mavericks Radio Play-by-Play, Chuck Cooperstein, to look ahead to the Dallas Mavericks series and break down the race for MVP and the All- Star battle. Also, the trade deadline has snuck its way up once again, will the Blazers make a move? Is LaMarcus Aldridge coming back to Portland?

1:40 Reaction to Damian Lillard going off for 50 points and the Blazers comeback win against the Pelicans

6:30 Will Damian Lillard get enough votes for MVP?

10:00 Damian Lillard is in the top 3 for MVP

12:00 The difficulties that Luka brings

15:00 What piece could the Mavericks add to take the next step?

20:00 Updating narratives after a bad start of the season

21:00 Will the Mavericks make a move before the deadline?

22:00 Expanded playoffs effect on the trade deadline

25:00 LaMarcus Aldrige and the Blazers

30:00 NCAA Tournament breakdown

33:00 Level of college play vs level of NBA play

37:00 Top tweaks for the NBA

43:00 Will the Blazers make a move before the deadline?

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The top 4 most important things that could happen for the Blazers Mar 12, 2021

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Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon rank the top 4 most important things that could happen in the second half of the Blazers season. Also, Dan and Channing look back at the All-Star game, discuss who was the biggest impact in the first half of the season, and Damian Lillard's legacy in the NBA.

1:00 Number 4: Nassir Little pushes ahead of Anfernee Simon and Rodney Hood

6:00 Number 3: Damian Lillard goes MVP level the rest of the way

11:00 Number 2: Neil Olshey makes a move

14:00 Number 1: The return of CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic

24:00 The biggest impact for The Blazers in the first half of the season

27:00 Takeaways from All-Star Weekend

30:00 Damian Lillard's new spin on not leaving Portland

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