The Blazers Balcony

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The Blazers Balcony, Episode 6 Feb 03, 2021

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On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam of Trail Blazers TV and Casey Holdahl of Trailblazers.com discuss the first four games of a six-game road trip, winning shorthanded versus the Wizards, injuries injuries injuries, the play of the youngsters, the remaining games of the trip versus the 76ers and Knicks and dealing with changing COVID-19 protocols before finishing up by answering questions about seating arrangements, Gary Trent Jr. in a contract year, the "City" edition jerseys favorite Damian Lillard dunks and Mexican restaurants on the road.

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 5 Jan 27, 2021

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On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony, Casey Holdahl and Brooke Olzendam recap Portland's now-completed homestand, the team hitting the road for their next six games losing to the Thunder, defense defense defense, rejecting jinxes, the lack of authenticity on social media and the play of Anfernee Simons before finishing up by answering a few listener-submitted questions.

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 4 Jan 21, 2021

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On the fourth edition of the Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss both upcoming games versus the Grizzlies at the Moda Center being postponed due to COVID-19, Jusuf Nurkic breaking his right wrist, Clint Capela breaking CJ McCollum's left foot, how the Trail Blazers go about making up for both absences and their own previous injuries.

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 3 Jan 08, 2021

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In the newest edition of The Blazers Balcony, previously known as the Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl look at Portland's play through the first eight games of the season, their upcoming home-heavy schedule, Jusuf Nurkic on and off the court, struggling defensively and whether better defense is ahead and the returns of Nassir Little and Rodney Hood.

Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Episode 2 Dec 22, 2020

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In the second edition of the soon-to-be-named yet still Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's 2020 preseason (both on and off the court), small changes brought on by COVID-19, their predictions regarding where the Trail Blazers will finish, the season opener versus the Jazz and the first five games. Brooke and Casey also answer questions about preseason defense and resting Damian Lillard

Currently Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Episode 1 Dec 15, 2020

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In the first edition of the currently unnamed podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss their reasons behind starting a new podcast, Portland's first two preseason games versus the Kings, first impressions of Robert Covington, Derrick Jones Jr. and Harry Giles III, Carmelo Anthony's return and "new role," Zone A vs. Zone B and covering games in an empty Moda Center under COVID-19 precautions. Brooke and Casey also answer questions about Blazer ball-handlers, the new "City" edition jerseys, who provides the best quotes and getting stuck in stairwells.

Rip City Report, Episode 215 Nov 23, 2020

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In THE FINAL EDITION OF THE RIP CITY REPORT, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers trading for Robert Covington and Enes Kanter, signing Rodney Hood, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Jones Jr and Harry Giles as free agents, injury updates, the roster as it currently stands and how it stacks up historically and their thoughts about the team a few weeks from training camp. They also play one last round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up, as always by answering listener questions about roster depth, covering basketball in quarantine, the Oden draft, favorite memories from over seven years of podcasting and why the show is coming to an end. Thanks to everyone who has listened and supported over the years.

Rip City Report, Episode 214 Oct 12, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl give their final takeaways regarding the NBA Bubble now that the 2019-20 season is finally over and speculate as to when the 2020-21 season might start and what it will take to get there before playing a round of "Walton or Oden" and answering listener questions about the draft, offseason trades, free agency and the Trail Blazers' chances next season in a stacked Western Conference.

Rip City Report, Episode 213 Sep 10, 2020

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In this 2019-20 Season Wrap Up edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl consider the direction of the Portland Trail Blazers, the 2019-20 campaign, hand out “Most" awards, including the Most Surprising and Most Disappointing from a season unlike any other, the importance of Jusuf Nurkic, good free agent fits for the Blazers, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about Gary Trent Jr., the NBA draft, former Blazers who could have made a difference last season, Anfernee Simons and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 212 Sep 01, 2020

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On the first 2020 offseason edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl give their initial thoughts on the 2019-20 season, their takeaway's from Portland's play in the Orlando bubble, Carmelo Anthony wanting to stay and the life and death of Clifford "Uncle Cliffy" Robinson. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about ranking the free agents to be currently on the roster, Carmelo the Recruiter, offseason plans, trade proposals and what kind of players they might look to add before the start of the 2020-21 season.

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