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).

Episode 306: "The Eye Test"

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)

Episode 307: "Key Intersections" Featuring Hank Stern

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

Episode 308: "The Bull Don't Care"

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!

Episode 309: "Speaking of Hits..."

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).

Episode 311: "A Genius Conversation"

On this episode we discuss the government shut down and Snap benefits not being released beginning November 1st, 2025 (6:20). We then make our NBA season predictions and opening week news in the NBA (19:42).

Episode 312: "Not Compelled"

On this episode we discuss Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral election in NYC and other midterm election results (6:00), Dodgers wins back-to-back World Series (30:35), the start of the Men's college basketball season (42:57), Hip-Hop misses the Hot 100 charts for the first time in 30 years (57:35) and more!

Episode 313: "I Might Leave Early..."

On this episode DeVon and Spencer share their predictions on recently released grammy nominations (5:00), DeVon then shares his thoughts on attending the Youngboy show (26:00). The guys then pivot to discuss Stephen A. Smith and his constant news cycle presence (34:37) and more!

Episode 314: "The Process"

On this episode DeVon discusses being the in-arena host of the 2 most recent Portland Trail Blazer home games (4:30), injuries of NBA stars (47:48) and more!

Episode 315: "Breaking The Ice"

On this episode we discuss the significance of Club 520 and Adidas historic shoe deal (19:30),  the WNBA offers CBA deal but want to remove "housing" (45:38) and more!

Episode 316: "The Historic Revenue Stream"

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