Blazing the Path
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlazing the Path is your audio home for all things Portland Trailblazers, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Blazing the Path is a weekly podcast hosted by Rob Hetherington (rob_heth) and Corban Ford (@corbanfordnba) detailing all the latest happenings with the Portland Trailblazers. The podcast will include Rob and Corbans’ analysis and opinions on the Portland Trailblazers and the NBA in general. Expect appearances from guests that will provide player/team previews as well as game reactions, trade and free agency speculation, draft analysis, and more on both the Trailblazers and the NBA at large.
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Episodes
Devin Zanskas from Knuck If You Buck & The No Trade Clause
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBWelcome back! This week, host Rob Hetherington (@rob_heth on Twitter) interviews Devin Zanskas (@versacekemosabe on Twitter), of No Trade Clause and ever so recently former host of Knuck if U Buck on Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Rob and Devin take an in depth look comparing the progress of Portland and Milwaukee as NBA teams as we approach around 25% of Regular Season completion. Rob picks Devin's brain on what he feels the ceiling is for your Trail Blazers with a rested up Damian Lillard com...
The Josh Hart Appreciation Episode
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBRob (@rob_heth on Twitter) proudly presents to you The Josh Hart Appreciation Episode. Not only does he delve into the world that is all there is to love about Josh Hart's nonstop hustle on the court, but also briefly recaps each Blazers game since 11/2 and attempts to navigate you through each turn their season has taken in the past 2 weeks... mostly great turns in the right direction! Tune in and see if you agree, or think his opinion is ludicrous. And feel free to shoot a direct message t...
The 1st Team in The Western Conference Standings Is...
October 30, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBRob Hetherington (Twitter @rob_heth) reviews 2 weeks of Trail Blazers ball games and takes a look at what has gone right so far for Portland thus far while also addressing new injuries arising. Then, Rob gives his Five Takeaways from the matchups Portland had and what they mean for the team going into some tough games.
Portland Trailblazers 2022-23 Preview… to the Regular Season! And Beyond?
October 19, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 28.6 MBYour host Rob Hetherington (@robheth) is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (“Team Mom” @tcbbiggs on Twitter”), and she brings her usual delightful energy, expertise and enthusiasm for Portland Basketball as we take a look at what the Trail Blazers look like heading into the 2022-2023 NBA Regular Season. If you’d like to hear more of Tara’s insightful takes, check out her show “We Have A Take: A Portland Trail Blazers Fan Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts Please leave a review and subscribe ...
NBA Regular Season Conference Previews and Trail Blazers' Deep Dive Extravaganza with Tara Bowen-Biggs
October 20, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWelcome back to yet another edition of Blazing the Path (@blazingthepath) hosted by Corban Ford (@corbannba) and Rob Hetherington (rob_heth). Corban and Rob are joined by none other than Tara Bowen-Biggs (Twitter: "Team Mom" @tcbbiggs) herself! With much podcasting experience formerly with Blazer"s Edge and other ventures, Tara is currently a cohost on "We Have a Take" (@wehaveatake) and Stepback Sisterhood (@StepbackSisters), providing interesting and insightful coverage of Ri...
Corban's Time at Summer League and Thoughts on the Trail Blazers Offseason Moves
October 12, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.8 MBCorban Ford (Twitter: @corbannba) and Rob Hetherington (rob_heth) are back to discuss Corban's exciting experience at NBA Summer League as well as all things Trail Blazers' offseason/free agency. Corban talks about his time at Summer League which included taking in a ton of Rockets' games and even meeting new NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo! Then, Corban and Rob analyze the new look Blazers' bench squad in addition to how the new players added in free agency might fit around the establish...
Allow Me to Introduce New Co-Host Corban Ford & Blazing the Path Season 2
September 20, 2021 05:15 - 6 minutes - 4.08 MBNow joined by Corban Ford, alongside Rob Hetherington, welcome back to Blazing the Path, your home for Portland Trailblazers and NBA Analysis for the 2021-2022 NBA Season! A huge RipCity welcome and thank you so much to Corban Ford for joining the show as co-host. We have so much in store this season here with Blazing the Path and we cannot wait to get started. Rob introduces Corban to the Trail Blazers faithful and NBA fans at large in this episode and Corban shares a bit of his...
Round 2 Coverage: The Emerging Dominant NBA Teams and Superstars of the 2020s
June 17, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week on Blazing the Path (@BlazingthePath on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook), Rob gives his take on the best coaching option for the Blazers this offseason and dives into the early 2nd Round of the NBA playoffs. He addresses what has led to success and struggle thus far in the 2nd Round. Tune in as Rob gives his bold predictions for the 3 series matchups that are still in the mix and goes in depth discussing the dynamic new look of the NBA amidst the dawn of a new era of playoff calib...
Game 6 Recap & Aftermath plus a Look Around the League
June 06, 2021 06:30 - 58 minutes - 42.1 MBAfter a hiatus, welcome back to Blazing the Path everyone! Rob discusses the roller coaster ride that was Game 6 between the Blazers and Nuggets, analyzing both the positives as well as the major downfalls of the Blazers that led to their loss and first round exit. He touches on the likely coaching candidates now that Terry Stotts is no longer the head coach following the past two underwhelming seasons that had high expectations. Then it’s all playoff talk for the rest of the league, with mo...
Defensive Woes Continue...What's the Solution?
February 05, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 46.8 MBJoel and Rob are joined by a well-versed Blazers podcaster from @Trailcasters, @RipCityKeith. The guys do a quick recap of the past week’s Blazers games, addressing the major offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses from the games. Then the next week’s games are covered... a lot of young talent is available amidst these injuries so the guys discuss possible starting/bench lineups as well as who they have confidence in to stop the defensive struggles, especially at the point guard and ce...
Around the League and Starting Lineups Hopes/Doubts
January 29, 2021 01:30 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Blazers’ defensive woes continued this past week, but the offense is running on all cylinders it seems. Rob (@YABOYROBHETH) and Joel (@CoachJLincoln) address the recent performances against the Knicks and Thunder as well as the different starting lineups the Blazers have been trying out due to injuries. What lineups will work best and provide the most chemistry? The guys answer that tonight. They then talk about who else is fun to watch this year besides the RipCity boys, as the league i...
Riddled with Injuries
January 22, 2021 05:45 - 46 minutes - 34.2 MBRob and Joel discuss the recent injuries to Nurkic, CJ, and Zach Collins. How will Terry Stotts and the Blazers adjust? Which players will be given the opportunity to step into a larger role in the regular season? Do the Blazers have enough time to get everyone back healthy and come together as a team prior to the playoffs?
What To Expect From the 2020-2021 Blazers & More!
December 14, 2020 05:15 - 58 minutes - 43.2 MBHosts Joel Lincoln (Twitter @CoachJLincoln) and Rob Hetherington (@YABOYROBHETH) do a deep dive into the questions facing the Blazers pertaining to their new look team's prospective performance on both offense and defense. They also address Sixth Man Melo's new role with a Blazers bench that looks top notch going into a new season. A clowning around comment from Dame DOLLA Lillard on Kyrie's Instagram Live feed gets Rob and Joel into an in depth discussion. What about you ask? Kyrie's lack o...
Blazers, Heat & A Look Across the League with JJ Rivera from 305 Culture
December 07, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome to Blazing the Path! Episode 4 drops with JJ Rivera joining the podcast to discuss season ceiling potential for the Blazers, Heat, and briefly the various other NBA teams competing this year. Tune in to learn something new about the Blazers and Heat!
The Blazers' Fresh-Faced Starting Lineup
December 04, 2020 15:45 - 28 minutes - 18.2 MBRob Hetherington is joined by new Blazing the Path co-host Joel Lincoln! Rob and Joel discuss the Blazers’ off-season moves briefly and do a deep dive into Terry Stotts’ announced starting lineup. Tune in for some in-depth analysis on the Blazers’ fresh-faced starting lineup!
A Wild Free Agency Period with Devin Zanskas
December 01, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 45.6 MBRob is joined by Devin Zanskas from Knuck If You Buck to discuss what the Blazers were able to do in Free Agency. Was it enough to get the Blazers to the top of the Western Conference? Rob and Devin also take a look at the changes around the league and how the title landscape has been affected.
Trailblazers Year in Review
October 24, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 11.5 MBRob looks back at the Trailblazers season from way back in October of 2019 through to their first round loss to the Lakers in the Bubble. He looks at the factors that impacted the team's performance this season and looks ahead to how they can get back to the top of the Western Conference.
Introducing Blazing the Path
October 13, 2020 16:30 - 1 minute - 2.14 MBBlazing the Path is your audio home for all things Portland Trailblazers, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Blazing the Path is a weekly podcast hosted by Rob Hetherington detailing all the latest happenings with the Portland Trailblazers. The podcast will include Rob's analysis and opinions on the Portland Trailblazers and the NBA in general. Expect appearances from guests that will provide game previews and reactions, trade and free agency speculation, draft analysis, and more on bot...