Talkin' Blazers with Channing Frye

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Bill Walton's World Ft. Channing Frye & Guy in the Blue Shirt Jul 30, 2020

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The incomparable Bill Walton joins Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon to talk about why exhibition games don't matter, making the world a better place for everyone, why the Blazers have all the tools they need to win, and lessons from John Wooden.

3:22 - Why Bill loves Nurk

6:25 - Ant, Dame and the benefits of speed

9:51- "We are all Blazers" and why naming the greatest Blazer of all time is difficult

14:15 - NBA and social justice

21:50 - What made Bill love Oregon

24:10 - How the Blazers have everything they need to win

26:37 - John Wooden's Pyramid of Success

29:26 - Using your platform to create change

32:10 - Bill's greatest accomplishment & regrets

34:10- What makes Nurk special

35:50 - Bill and Channing on their enduring friendship

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Artie Wilson Jr. on the 100th Anniversary of the Negro League Jul 24, 2020

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Artie Wilson Jr. joins Dan Sheldon and Channing Frye as they look back at Negro league baseball and Artie's fathers impact on the league.

:05 Takeaways from The Trail Blazers first scrimmage game

7:00 Memories from Artie's time with his father and how legendary his father was

10:00 Impact of getting a baseball team in Portland on the community

11:15 COVID's impact on getting a team in Portland

12:20 The NBA Bubble model for sports

13:40 Artie on NBA finals this year

15:00 Artie on the Blazers and Damian Lillard

19:00 Artie's time with the Blazers

29:00 Artie on the evolution of the NBA

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Tyrell Williams on race, football in a pandemic and the NBA bubble Jul 17, 2020

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams joins Talkin' Blazers to discuss growing up in a majority white city, the NBA bubble in Orlando and his thoughts of playing football in the age of Covid-19.

1:00 Tyrell Williams intro

1:45 How he became noticed by scouts his junior year at Western Oregon.

5:20 Talking about growing up in Salem and being one of the only black people in school.

7:00 What does Portland need to do to make football more popular here.

10:20 Do you think we'll see many NFL players decline to play this season?

12:30 In real life, does Jon Gruden act the same way he's portrayed on television?

13:20 Who is the best Quarterback, cornerback and receiver in the NFL today?

20:00 Tyrell talking about some of his favorite NBA players.

22:00 LeBron's work ethic/training program.

23:50 Talking about the hardest workers in the NFL.

25:55 Is there a snitch hotline for the NFL?

26:30 The bubble won't affect LeBron James.

28:30 The Blazers game vs. Memphis is critical.

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The countdown to tip-off is here Jul 10, 2020

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The countdown has officially started with NBA teams entering the bubble. Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon breakdown expected fitness levels, discuss the NBA's social justice efforts and compare COVID diets in this week's episode.

4:40 - How players can focus on winning while in the bubble

7:00 - Potential safety struggles

12:52 - Why the Rockets are the toughest opponent for the Blazers

17:02 - Fitness expectations for early games

23:15 - How the bubble is an amazing opportunity for players, the NBA and fans

25:13 - Social justice and the NBA

28:45 - Quarantine diet and fitness

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Preparing for the NBA re-start and life after Kevin Calabro Jul 02, 2020

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Dan and Channing discuss the surprising news that Blazers Television play-by-play Voice Kevin Calabro has decided to step away from broadcasting to spend more time with his family.

1:30 The guys discuss Damian Lillard's preferred starting lineup for the Orlando re-start

4:30 How teams will defend the Blazers during the re-start.

9:30 Talking about the Blazers not replacing Trevor Ariza with an established veteran.

10:30 Would Allen Crabbe have worked if you'd have brought him back to Portland?

16:00 On Kevin Calabro announcing his retirement.

20:00 Expectations for Carmelo Anthony during this time.

21:00 Talking about Damian Lillard being on NBA 2K21.

23:50 Wine wars?

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Rico Roman on the Blazers, gold medals & adaptive sports Jun 26, 2020

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Army veteran turned two-time gold medalist Rico Roman joins Dan and Channing to talk about the Blazers, the Wheel Blazers, Team USA sled hockey and how he's staying fit while he's off the ice.

1:17 - How Rico started in sled hockey

6:19 - How the NBA players should handle being apart from family while in 'the bubble'

10:17 - Staying in sled hockey-shape while off the ice

11:44 - How Rico made his daughter's Class of 2020 high school graduation special

13:28 - Working with the Gary Sinise Foundation on his new house

17:32 - Playing for the Portland Wheel Blazers

19:31 - A gold medal party vs an NBA Championship party

25:22 - Team USA Sled Hockey's biggest rivals

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Lamar Hurd on the NBA, activism and gratefulness Jun 19, 2020

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Portland Trail Blazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd joins Channing and Dan to discuss racism, activism, the potential return of the NBA and finding something to be grateful for in an uncertain world.

2:48 - Importance of finding things to be grateful for in tough times

3:30 - The NBA's plans to keep people healthy

7:19 - Balancing family and work in the NBA bubble

9:50 - Reacting to details of the NBA returning

14:28 - Players taking opportunities to to speak up for what's right

17:36 - Using platforms to combat racism

28:06 - Turning the spotlight on community outreach on Hurd Mentality

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Jordan Kent on 'luscious' jerseys Jun 12, 2020

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Jordan Kent joins the show to talk about winners and losers in the uniform game, expectations for the Trail Blazers when the NBA restarts, and nerds out with Channing over video games.

1:59 - Discussing Sports Uncovered and the Oregon Ducks uniform craze

8:10 - Success is necessary to complement the swag of cool uniforms

16:00 - Making a case for Portland Airport Carpet uniforms for the Blazers

21:53 - Why Damian Lillard is one of the scariest players in the NBA

28:38 - Is there enough time to be in game-shape?

33:17 - Twitch, Jordan, Channing and Super Smash Bros

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The NBA is back... kinda Jun 05, 2020

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We're going... to Disney World? Channing and Dan discuss the NBA board of governors vote to approve a 22-team format to resume the 2019-20 season on July 31 in Orlando.

3:51 - Impact on the NBA Draft Lottery

10:25 - Dan's pep talk

13:14 - COVID-19 safety concerns

16:00 - Potential impact on player's mental health

17:22 - Expectation for player vote

19:41 - COVID-19 concerns for older coaches

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Diego Valeri: Not just an MLS MVP May 29, 2020

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Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri joins Talkin' Blazers to discuss his soccer career, his love for Portland and whether Major League Soccer might be returning to the pitch anytime soon.

1:30 Dan says Deigo Valeri deserves a statue outside Providence Park.

2:00 Talking about the Timbers Army.

3:30 How do you make the Timbers/MLS even better?

5:15 Talking about the expectations put on him when he arrived to Portland in 2013.

9:30 How do you stay in shape during this time?

10:40 He says he must stay in shape because the season may return at any moment.

12:00 Have you thought about how things will be if you return and there is no Timbers Army?

14:00 How much discussion have you and your teammates had with your families about possibly being away for at least a month?

16:00 What Portland restaurant will you go to when things open up?

17:00 Who is the greatest Argentinian athlete ever?

21:00 Talking about soccer's popularity in Argentina.

24:00 Talking about how many great Argentinian soccer players play the same position as he does.

27:00 Talking about his relationship with his daughter.

31:00 Says he's a basketball fan and a Blazer fan.

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