On this episode DeVon Pouncey is joined by the new Portland State Univeristy Men's Head Basketball Jase Coburn. Time Stamps below:

0:47- Origin story, how growing up in a dojo and being a black belt correlates to him becoming a Division 1 College basketball head coach

7:20- The Process of becoming the New HC at Portland State University (MBB)after former Head Coach Barrett Peery left to Texas Tech

10:20- Going Viral after his introductory Press Conference

14:43-  Having the opportunity to be a Head Coach under the leadership of PSU Director of Athletics Valerie Cleary

18:29- Being a positive representation of the Asian Community during what has been a tough year plus for the community at large

20:58- Goals for Porltand State Men's Basketball under his leadership

26:05- Getting married on the Big Sky Conference Tournament floor in 2020 after season cancellation due to Covid

32:40- "The 6th Man" segment (Top 6 favorite fighters of all-time)

37:20- Rallying cry for listeners and community members to support Portland State Men's Basketball under his leadership

Episode 134: "Natural Born Leader" Featuring Jase Coburn

10:55 Jon Gruden resigns as Head Coach of the LAs Vegas Raiders after emails were leaked.

45:10 Dave Chappelle controversy after latest Netflix comedy special

59:58 NBA Talk (Ben Simmons returns to Philly, Kyrie speaks out, Predictions leading up to this season)

Episode 149: "Middling at Best"

On episode 150, Dave Zirin of The Nation joins discuss his newly published book "The Kaepernick Effect" (7:08), he shares his thoughts on Jon Gruden and the Washington Football Team Investigation (27:15), addresses Kyrie Irving criticisms (35:00)and more! Lastly, after the Zirin interview, the fellas put their NBA predictions "on wax" as the new season is now underway(50:13)!

Episode 150: "The Kaepernick Effect” Featuring Dave Zirin

On this episode Justin Myers of Rip City Radio joins to take a victory lap after the Atlanta Braves won the world series (11:05), shares his thoughts on the Portland Trailblazers (31:34), his experience witnessing his best friend Troy Polamalu being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (41:00). After the Justin conversation the guys discuss Henry Ruggs massive mistake (57:22), Aaron Rodgers tests positive for Covid-19 and is unvaccinated (1:09:27) and more!

Episode 152: "The Justin Myers Takeover"

On the final episode of 2021 Criss Partee of Deadspin joins to discuss Steph Curry surpassing Ray Allen for all-time 3-pointers made (6:15) Do the Bucks have a Big 3? (27:34), Oregon Ducks Football hire Dan Lanning as their new Head Coach (43:33), Damian Lillard expresses his increased lack of trust in the media (50:57) and more!

Episode 157: "Cultural Karma" Featuring Criss Partee

On this episode we celebrate the evolution of Serena Williams away from Tennis after playing the final match of her career (12:30), we discuss the current state of the WNBA playoffs (21:50), University of South Carolina HC Dawn Staley takes BYU off of her teams schedule after racist remarks were made toward Duke Volleyball player Rachel Richardson (38:44), and lastly we give our predictions for the first NFL football matchup of the season between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams which DeVon was right about(55:31)!

Episode 188: "The Business of Basketball"

On this episode DeVon and Spencer send their well wishes to Damar Hamlin and discuss the turn of events surrounding him going into Cardiac Arrest during an MNF game (4:07), the guys react to local High School Hoops that they watched during the Holiday break (22:42), DeVon acknowledges Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets latest successes (39:56) and the guys close out the episode with the "Takin L's" segment (52:24)

Episode 199: "The Social Push"

On this episode we discuss the WNBA to PDX roundtable panel discussion that took place this week (5:04), LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record and the relationship between these 2 athlete activists (22:04), NBA trade deadline shenanigans (53:40), and "Takin L's" segment (1:08:02).

Episode 204: "Stay in Touch"

On this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joined to discuss his new book "The 1936 Berlin Olympics: Race, Power, and Sportswashing". We also discuss the LA 2028 Olympics (29:17), Hillsboro Hops building a new stadium (35:03), NBA talk (38:50), and the current landscape of sports media (46:18)

Episode 209: "Race, Power and Sportswashing" Featuring Dr. Jules Boykoff

On this episode DeVon and Spencer passionately deep-dive on the NCAA Women's Final Four and the social/racial reckoning surrounding it (6:46) and more!

P.S. Congrats to the LSU Tigers women's basketball program and the UConn Men's basketball for winning national titles!

Episode 210: "Growing Pains"

Jam-Packed episode as the guys discuss DeVon being able to witness Brittney Griner's WNBA return (13:55), Carmelo Anthony retires (35:10), Nuggets sweep Lakers (48:43), Tribute to Jim Brown and Tina Turner (56:53), Symba dedicates verse to Ja Morant (102:08)

Episode 216: "Welcome Back BG"

On this episode we discuss significant changes taking place in the mainstream sports media landscape (8:39), we send our well wishes to Bronny James after suffering Cardiac Arrest during a USC workout (28:20), Friends of PSR petition has gotten over 10,000 signatures (35:08) and more!

Episode 222: "Lean on Independence"

On this episode we discuss the recent successes of Coach Prime and Colorado Buffs Football (14:42), NFL is back (39:29), Black Women transforming sport (53:06), VP Kamala Harris' Hip-Hop 50 party (1:03:11), latest in hoops (1:19:49) and more!

Episode 225: "It's Personal"

On this episode the host of Rip City Mornings on 620am in Portland, OR, Justin Myers joins to precap #10 Oregon Ducks Vs. #19 Colorado Buffs (2:18) Ebony & Ivory (41:32) and more!

Episode 226: "Best of Times, and the Worst of Times" Featuring Justin Myers

On this episode we discuss Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks (2:56), Steph Curry to produce Mac Dre doc (36:16), WNBA MVP controversy (40:30), Usher is performing at the Super Bowl (56:12) and DeVon recaps his experience attending the Colorado Vs. Oregon game (58:15)!

P.S. This episode was recorded prior to the release of Chris Haynes B/R article about the break up between Dame and the Blazers and Dame's letter to Rip City.

Episode 227: "5pm in Milwaukee"

On this episode the guys open up discussing DeVon's journey to becoming the first ever broadcast analyst for the Portland Trailblazers new NBA G-League team the Rip City Remix, they also discuss the current state of the NBA (35:03), WNBA to PDX on pause (47:07), the Las Vegas Raiders going in a new direction (56:10)

Episode 230: "Officially a Rip Citizen"

On this episode we make early Grammy predictions after the announcement of the nominees (7:20), Andre 3000 releasing a new album (51:00), Oakland A's relocating (1:02:12), Draymond Green suspension (107:52) and more!

Episode 231: "The Prediction Show" Featuring Motaz

On this episode we discuss the successes of the NBA In-season tournament (12:15), we pay our respects to Ryan Rollins (27:30), recap the Tyler Perry documentary (42:13), and the College Football Playoff (55:40)

Episode 233: "In-Season Magic"

On this episode we discuss the latest Draymond Green suspension (3:19). We share our thoughts on Complex "Top 25 Most Entertaining Sports Personalities" list (17:53), Jason Verrett resigns with the San Francisco 49ers (38:53), and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers win the In-Season Tournament (46:10)

Episode 234: "Be Careful, Journalists"

On this episode we discuss the NBA starting with the Portland Trailblazers (11:30), Ja Morant's dominant return (30:21), Angel Reese and Caitlyn Clark win Sporting News Co-Athlete of the Year (39:30), PDX Houseless Day of Remembrance (51:55)

Episode 235: "Winter Solstice"

On this episode we discuss the stellar play of Lamar Jackson and what it means for the NFL (14:42), Caitlyn Clark's game winner over Michigan State (28:53), and we re-introduce the "Takin L's" segment (40:40)

Episode 236: "2024 is Here"

On this episode we are joined by Demi Lawrence of Portland Business Journal to celebrate her winning the Co-Sportswriter of the Year award in the state of Oregon. Demi is just the 4th woman in the states history to win the award that dates back to 1959!

Episode 238: "Big Situation" Featuring Demi Lawrence

On this episode we precap Dame's return to Portland (5:26), and the Super Bowl (25:02).

Episode 239: "I Know a Guy"

On this episode we recap the Grammy's and go over our predictions from November when the nominations were announced (13:18)

Episode 240: "Conspiracy Awards" Featuring Motaz

On this episode we precap NBA All-Star weekend (22:37), D-Boi's experience at the Waste Management tournament (40:20), Super Bowl recap (52:00) and more!

Episode 241: "Waste Management Chronicles"

On this episode we discuss Pacific University Men's and Women's basketball making it to the postseason, Jeezy tiny desk (52:57) and more!

Episode 242: "Performance is King"

On this episode we are joined by the Rip City Remix PxP voice Gareth Kwok to discuss his journey leading up to working for the Remix (19:48), his experience working for the Remix and more!

Episode 243: "The Voice of the Remix" Featuring Gareth Kwok

On this episode we discuss Caitlyn Clark breaking the all-time scoring record (22:16), LeBron scores 40,000 points (45:57) and more!

P.S. Excuse the late release, you'll get two episodes this week now!

Episode 244: "Y'all Wasn't Ready"

On this episode we discuss Spencer jumping back on to the performance scene (7:00), Women's madness has begun (35:41) and more!

Episode 245: "Is Spencer Back in the Game?"

On this episode we discuss LeBron James shaking up the podcast world (11:27), give our predictions for the Women's NCAA tournament by region (28:00), DeMarcus Nelson enters the Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame (51:17), Dr. Dre gets a star on the Hollwood Walk of Fame (59:30) and "Takin L's".

Episode 246: "Being Entertained, While Entertaining"

On this episode we discuss the NBA G-League Ignite playing their final season (3:58), Men's and Women's March Madness (14:18), Kendrick Lamar disses Drake and J. Cole on Future's album (34:15) and "Taken L's" (50:19)

Episode 247: "Instant Classic"

On this episode Cam Jones joins us to discuss the storylines heading into Women's Final Four weekend (5:04), DeVon discusses being apart of the inaugural season of the Rip City Remix (47:45) and more!

Episode 248: "The NCAA Got it Right" Featuring Cam Jones

On this episode we discuss J. Cole apologizing to Kendrick Lamar at Dreamville Festival (14:40), we celebrate  this historic womens basketball season (40:54), and who are the most dangerous teams entering the NBA postseason (1:07:20).

Episode 249: "Ladies are in the Lead"

On this episode we open by celebrating and reflecting on reaching our 250th episode, the NBA Play-In tournament (24:10), the WNBA draft (45:25), and the latest in rap beef (1:00:38)

Episode 250: "Feeling Like $250 Bucks"

On this episode we discuss the NBA Playoffs (12:18), Tik-tok ban bill signed (43:08), rap beefs continued (46:53) and more!

Episode 251: "Technological War Games"

On this episode DeVon talks about Candace Parker's retirement (8:25), the NBA playoffs and its current state (19:29), Kendrick drops a new Drake diss (37:20) and more!

Episode 252: "Changing of the Guard"

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