Trail Daddy: A Trail Blazers Podcast Hosted by Dave Deckard
496 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 150 ratingsJoin us for a spin around the Blazers and the NBA as a whole.
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Trail Daddy Episode 02: Five Questions Dogging the Blazers
March 31, 2024 15:42 - 33 minutesIn the inaugural episode of a new Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard looks at 5 questions dogging the Trail Blazers right now and whether the team has made any progress towards answering them. In the midst of a frustrating season, let's take stock of the franchise and see where they need to go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Daddy Episode 01: Dave is Back!
February 24, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutesDave Deckard returns to podcasting with Trail Daddy, your weekly show covering the Portland Trail Blazers. In this inaugural episode, Dave addresses a half-dozen misconceptions surrounding the Blazers during this rough season and opens up hope for the path ahead. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blazers Edge Podcast w/Danny Marang
October 07, 2023 07:05 - 1 hourIn this special Damian Lillard edition of the Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard welcomes old podcast partner Danny Marang as the two discuss all things Damian Lillard, from his history and significance to the Trail Blazers to the (maybe necessary) acrimony surrounding his departure to the fruits of the deal that sent him to Milwaukee. Don't miss this XL tribute to Dame and the Blazers! Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Episode 32: Special Edition: Damian Lillard Trade Request
July 01, 2023 18:33 - 38 minutesDamian Lillard has finally requested a trade. On this special edition of Blazer's Edge's podcast, veteran writer and draft guru Steve Dewald joins Dave Deckard to talk about the Dame timeline, potential trade returns, and the future with Portland's young players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 31: Dave and Marlow
June 10, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers are one week closer to the NBA Draft, but are they any closer to resolving their swampy, neither-fish-nor-foul position? Damian Lillard names teams he'd like to be traded to. Scoot Henderson affirms that he's all that and a bag of chips. What's the path forward? That, plus NBA finals, Jerami Grant talk, Chris Paul a free agent, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Episode 30: Dave and Marlow
June 03, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutesThe NBA coaching carousel continues to turn. How do we feel about Detroit, Phoenix, and Philly picking up NBA Finals coaches while the Blazers stand pat? Plus more talk about trading down in the draft, center help, and whether a Scoot-Shaedon backcourt would work for the Blazers. Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 29: Dave and Marlow
May 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourThe Nuggets beat the Lakers and the Celtics are still holding on versus the Heat. What lessons can the Blazers learn from the ongoing playoffs? Plus more Dame trade talk, the sly move with Pick 3 that's not being discussed much, a critique of ring culture, the Blazers' salary cap, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 28: Dave and Marlow
May 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourDave flies solo this week, reacting to the Blazers getting the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, talking about its relative value, and addressing the eternal question: is it OK to talk about Dame being traded? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 27: Dave and Marlow
May 12, 2023 20:20 - 1 hourThe NBA Draft Lottery will soon dominate the attention of Trail Blazers fans, but before we get there, Dave and Marlow break down playoffs series, ask who would be the best forward acquisition for Portland this summer, debate the merits of DeAndre Ayton, and much more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 26: Dave and Marlow
May 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourThe second round of the NBA Playoffs marches onward! Dave and Marlow examine every series, extracting bits of analysis and wisdom that might apply to the Trail Blazers, their future, and their off-season plans. They also discuss firing championship coaches, the trade value of Anfernee Simons, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 25: Dave and Marlow
April 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourThe first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is well underway! Dave and Marlow look at each series on its own merits, then asking which players on the various teams would look best in a Trail Blazers uniform. Would YOU take Draymond Green or Rudy Gobert? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 24: Dave and Marlow
April 15, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutesDamian Lillard chatter! The Play-In Tournament yields new trade targets! Which players would solve problems for Portland and which, based on age, salary, skill, or temperament, might create new ones? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 23: Dave and Marlow
April 10, 2023 03:24 - 49 minutesThe Trail Blazers season has come to an end, but there's plenty to think about as we ponder the state of the team. We look back at a bright spot in the final weeks and share what it can teach the Blazers about the summer ahead. We also discuss lottery odds, Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons, the salary cap situation heading into July, and plenty more about the big-picture implications of the year! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn mor...
Episode 22: Dave and Marlow
April 01, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutesWhat is the state of the Trail Blazers at the end of March, 2023? Do we know anything more about this team than we did at the start of the year? Does Shaedon Sharpe's late-season excellence bring any hope? How about the rest of the bench? And what key moves will determine the summer for Portland? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 21: Dave and Marlow
March 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourDamian Lillard conspiracy theories! Frontcourt players contributing! Debates over the importance of a championship and a bold prediction from Dave about the week ahead. All of this and more from Dave and Marlow this week! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 19: Dave and Marlow
March 13, 2023 18:27 - 1 hourCan the Blazers make a playoff run? Why isn't Nassir Little getting more minutes? Is Damian Lillard the best Blazer ever? Could Portland be percolating a big trade this summer? This and more on Dave and Marlow, Episode 19! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 18: Dave and Marlow
February 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourDave and Marlow return after a long All-Star Break to discuss Damian Lillard's three-point trophy, what's wrong with the mid-season classic, what's right and wrong with the Blazers, the promise of Nassir Little, the struggles of Shaedon Sharpe, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 17: Dave and Marlow
February 11, 2023 22:16 - 1 hourThe Trade Deadline has come and gone. The Trail Blazers hoped to put on a good show but ended up sitting on a whoopee cushion instead. Dave and Marlow sort it out for you. How did Portland get better and/or worse, and what does this mean for the season? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 16: Dave and Marlow
February 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourJusuf Nurkic injuries! Damian Lillard an All-Star again! Jarred Vanderbilt trade rumors and Jerami Grant contract negotiations! Dave and Marlow cover all of that in-depth, plus games, All-Star revisions, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 15: Dave and Marlow
January 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWith the trade deadline two weeks away, Dave and Marlow discuss who could be on the move, who might be coming back and propose the grossest trade ever (that actually makes some sense) for the Trail Blazers. Plus, should we be encouraged by Portland's recent wins? And how great is Damian Lillard anyway? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Episode 14: Dave and Marlow
January 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourThe magic of Damian Lillard is on full display in Episode 14 of Dave and Marlow, but so is the desperate way the Blazers have been needing him. Plenty of Lillard talk, plus bench, trades, Anfernee Simons, and the critical nature of the next two weeks for Portland! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 13: Dave and Marlow
January 14, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutesWhat's right and wrong with the Blazers at the midpoint of the season? What are the root causes? Which will ease with time and which need to be addressed, and how are the Blazers likely to line up for the NBA trade deadline? All this and more in this week's Dave and Marlow! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 12: Dave and Marlow
January 07, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutesDave and Marlow discuss the return of Gary Payton II, the primacy of Damian Lillard (and whether that's good), the relative roles of Anfernee Simons and Josh Hart, and much more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 11: Dave and Marlow
December 31, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutesThis week Dave Deckard and Marlow Ferguson, Jr. take on the two most controversial players on Portland's roster: Gary Payton II and Anfernee Simons. You're not going to want to miss what they say about this duo! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 10: Dave and Marlow w/Adrian Bernecich
December 24, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutesJoin Dave Deckard and special guest Adrian Bernecich from down under as we talk about Portland's 1-3 week, what weaknesses are starting to show up, key points entering the NBA trade season, and much more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 09: Dave and Marlow
December 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourNobody gets more out of Blazers games than Dave Deckard and Marlow Ferguson. A 3-1 week provides fertile ground for a super-sized Dave and Marlow, full of insight about Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Portland's bench, hidden qualities of the team, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 08: Dave and Marlow
December 10, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutesDamian Lillard is back, and so are Portland's winning ways. Dave Deckard and Marlow Ferguson look at the hits, misses, and wishes as Portland rounds the quarter pole of the season. Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 07: Dave and Marlow
December 03, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesOh no! A losing streak! How will Dave and Marlow handle it? More importantly, why is it happening and how might the Blazers handle it over the next couple of weeks? Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 06: Dave and Marlow
November 18, 2022 01:53 - 57 minutesAll the Blazers do is win, win, win! Well, give or take a Dallas game. Dave and Marlow cover the week that was, including a fun victory in New Orleans, plus talk about Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Anfernee Simons, Dame Lillard's passing, Shaedon Sharpe's scoring, and more! Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 05: Dave and Marlow
November 12, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutesIn a 3-1 week spurred by complete team efforts, Dave and Marlow have something to say about EVERY member of the Blazers roster, plus they tackle the reasons behind that pesky turnover problem. What's causing this? Will it get better? Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 05: Dave and Marlow
November 12, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutesIn a 3-1 week spurred by complete team efforts, Dave and Marlow have something to say about EVERY member of the Blazers roster, plus they tackle the reasons behind that pesky turnover problem. What's causing this? Will it get better? Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 04: Dave and Marlow
November 04, 2022 18:23 - 31 minutesTwo games for the Trail Blazers this week revealed a lot about the roster, particularly in the absence of Damian Lillard. Hear what Dave and Marlow think of Anfernee Simons stepping in to captain the ship, Jusuf Nurkic improving, and more! Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer at Residual Audio https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 03: Dave and Marlow
October 28, 2022 20:36 - 44 minutesDamian Lillard is out? The Blazers are on their longest losing streak of the season? (1 game) Nothing and we mean NOTHING, is going to dim Dave and Marlow's optimism for this season's start. Is Rip City back in business? Give a listen! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer at Residual Audio www.linktree.com/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 02: Dave and Marlow
October 21, 2022 19:36 - 41 minutesDave Deckard and Marlow Ferguson have a wheelbarrow full of observations about the Blazers' first game of the season! Individual performances, team schemes, and predictions for the future...this podcast has it all! Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer at Residual Audio https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 02: Dave and Marlow
October 21, 2022 19:36 - 41 minutesDave Deckard and Marlow Ferguson have a wheelbarrow full of observations about the Blazers' first game of the season! Individual performances, team schemes, and predictions for the future...this podcast has it all! Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer at Residual Audio https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 01: Introducing Dave and Marlow
October 15, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 99: Dia says goodbye
October 06, 2022 19:31 - 1 hourOctober 6, 2022 It's the beginning of the Trail Blazers' pre-season games, but with this being Dia's last episode of the podcast, it's also the end of an era. Dave and Dia start the episode with a summary of the first pre-season game and. a break down of individual players and what they anticipate the team will look like this season. The two co-hosts finish out the episode with a farewell from Dia, as she makes the announcement that she'll no longer be on the podcast. There's reminiscing, kin...
Episode 98: Blazers Media Day
September 29, 2022 21:21 - 51 minutesSeptember 29, 2022 After a long summer of scraping the barrel for headlines and talking points, the Portland Trail Blazers are back with media day, and all the interviews. Everyone is talking-- the front office leadership, coach, and players are all weighing in. Dave and Dia break it all down. Plus, they touch briefly on the Ime Udoka controversy. All of this and more on this week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices....
Episode 97: The Saga continues, and so does summer
September 23, 2022 04:01 - 59 minutesSeptember 22, 2020 The Robert Sarver saga continues and Dave and Dia have a lot to say about It, and all the deeper issues surrounding It. The Blazers add a big WNBA name to the franchise, Gary Payton Jr recovers from an injury and there's more discussion about remote broadcasting. All of this and more on this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 96: The Robert Sarver Saga
September 17, 2022 17:56 - 55 minutesOn this week's podcast, Dave & Dia are back together and discussing a big issue that's currently happening in the NBA - the year long suspension of Sun's owner Robert Sarver. The two also discuss Damian Lillard and Jermaine O'Neal's upcoming TV show, the trend towards players controlling their own narrative, and more Blazers related headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 95: Guest Host Adam Drexler
September 08, 2022 23:31 - 1 hourSeptember 8, 2022 Dave is away this week, so Dia is joined by guest host, Adam Drexler. Yes, that Drexler. Adam is the son of Blazers great, Clyde Drexler, but he is also a professional basketball player himself. AND a Trail Blazers fan. Dia and Adam discuss all the current Blazers news including past Blazers working out for the Warriors, more training camp news, and Jusif Nurkic dominating for FIBA. The two also discuss some league wide news. Adam dishes on what it's like to grow up as Clyde...
Episode 94: Roses and PDX carpet jerseys
September 01, 2022 18:30 - 58 minutesSeptember 1, 2022 Summer treads on, but with a surprising amount of Blazers news to discuss. Dia is back this week with Dave, and the two are talking all about the most recent headlines-- Jusuf Nurkic dominating for FIBA, an open roster spot, training camp, and the newest jerseys. Plus the two break down top NBA headlines on this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 93: Guest Host Henry Abbott
August 26, 2022 18:31 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, Dia is away and Dave is joined by guest host Henry Abbott! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 92: Dave and Dia discuss fandom
August 19, 2022 04:05 - 44 minutesAugust 18, 2022 The off season is extra slow, with very little going on in Rip City. Dave and Dia discuss a couple quick Trail Blazers headlines and then turn to their own fandoms. How did Dave and Dia become the Blazers fans they are today? What are their early memories of their favorite team? After 91 episodes, get to know your hosts just a little more this week on the show. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License:...
Episode 91: Damian Lillard and the City of Portland
August 11, 2022 18:32 - 51 minutesAugust 11, 2022 The off season presses on and so do Dave and Dia as they continue to discuss Blazers related headlines... and a few headlines they're grateful AREN'T Blazers related. Damian Lillard holds his formula zero camp and gives a strong message to the new generation of players and the hosts break It down. They also discuss Justise Winslow, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant's ongoing situation and more! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.i...
Episode 90: Training Camp Signings and Free Agency news
August 04, 2022 19:02 - 48 minutes - 111 MBAugust 4, 2022 The Portland Trail Blazers are not far away from training camp, and the announcements of signings are rolling in. Dave and Dia discuss the players the team has signed for training camp, and where the Blazers roster currently sits. The two also discuss a couple of past Trail Blazers who are making headlines, and of course, say goodbye to NBA legend, Bill Russell. All of this and more this week on the podcast. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incomp...
Episode 88: "Rotting" in Portland
July 28, 2022 20:02 - 47 minutesJuly 28, 2022 Dave and Dia are back again for another week of Blazers talk. It's deep into the off season and things are mostly still and calm, but that doesn't mean people aren't still questioning Damian Lillard's loyalty. The hosts dive into JR Smith's comments, as well as Kevin Durant still not having a team, Nicholas Batum wishing for another shot with a particular Blazers roster and the odds for the upcoming season. All of this and more on this week's episode. Podcast Music Credits Prot...
Episode 87: WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
July 22, 2022 05:42 - 39 minutesJuly 21, 2022 The Trail Blazers win the summer league championship, and one host (we won't tell you who) is over the moon and planning the parade. The duo discuss Trendon Watford and his Final game MVP, Jabari Walker and his potential, and our beloved Amara Baptist announcing her exit from the franchise. All of this and more on this week's episode. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/l...
Episode 86: Damian Lillard's extension
July 14, 2022 20:56 - 56 minutesJuly 14,2022 Dia is joined by guest host Josh Rodriguez on this week's episode. The two discuss Summer league as the team is 3 games in (and two wins!!!). The young guys are looking promising and the season should be exciting. They also break down the article in the NY Post about Jody Allen and the scandals surrounding the team. And in the biggest news, Dame signs a max extension and stays with the team! All of this and more on this week's episode! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kev...
Episode 86: Damian Lillard's extension
July 14, 2022 20:56 - 55 minutesJuly 14,2022 Dia is joined by guest host Josh Rodriguez on this week's episode. The two discuss Summer league as the team is 3 games in (and two wins!!!). The young guys are looking promising and the season should be exciting. They also break down the article in the NY Post about Jody Allen and the scandals surrounding the team. And in the biggest news, Dame signs a max extension and stays with the team! All of this and more on this week's episode! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kev...