Best Portland Trailblazers Podcasts (2024)

In this episode we break down the lost season of the Memphis Grizzlies but talk through their key pieces like Ja, Desmond Bane, Jarren Jackson, Zach Edey, GG, and Vince Williams, and why I feel like there should be plenty of optimism for them moving forward.By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Trailblazer in Maine Medicine: Dr. Barbara Crowley 39:58

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Dr. Barbara Crowley is the leader of the Peter Alfond Endowment Programs at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta. Barbara’s background in pediatrics and community health has contributed to her transformational approach to broadening the definition of health beyond clinical settings. From pioneering school-based health centers to leading initiatives that …

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Toronto Raptors Episode 29:38

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In this episode we talk everything Toronto Raptors. Is Scottie Barnes that guy? The additions of IQ and RQ. Gradey Dick, and more!By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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The Brief Case, Episode 107: 2024 In Season Tournament Schedule Is Out! 12:18

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On this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The NBA's In Season Tournament, now known as the NBA Emirates Cup • The three Western Conference "groups" and how the Trail Blazers' competition in Group A stacks up to Group B and Group C • Portland's four-game group stage schedule versus the Timber…

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Avesta Housing and Compassionate Leadership: Rebecca Hatfield 37:32

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Rebecca Hatfield is the CEO and president of Avesta Housing. With a background in finance and tech, Rebecca brings a unique blend of analytical prowess and compassion to her role at one of Maine’s most well-recognized affordable housing non-profits. Raised on the West Coast, Rebecca spent time all over the world before moving to her husband’s home …

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USA/Serbia Reaction + The Spurs Episode 31:58

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In this episode we react to team USA beating Serbia, and then shift to the San Antonio SpursBy Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Growth Mindset: Gibsons Sotheby's International Realty 45:26

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Colleen Barry is the CEO of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. Originally a documentary filmmaker and graphic designer, Colleen found her employment options limited in 2002, in the financial aftermath of the burst dot-com bubble. She gratefully accepted a position answering phones in a rental office. By working hard and repeatedly saying “yes” …

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The Charlotte Hornets Episode 32:14

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In this episode we run through the Hornets last season, preview the next and talk about the additions of Charles Lee as the head coach and Josh Green. We also touch on what I think of Lamelo Ball as a player, and the supplementary pieces of Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Mark Willams.By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Rockstar Camp for Women: Megan Jo Wilson 45:58

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Megan Jo Wilson is the founder of Rockstar Camp for Women, a transformative leadership program held at the Portland House of Music in Maine’s largest city. Growing up in nearby Cape Elizabeth, Megan felt drawn to the arts at an early age. From performing Tina Turner tunes on her parents’ front lawn to becoming a professional singer and musician, Me…

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Matthew Russ Braves the Elements to Plein Air Paint in Maine 37:39

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By Dr. Lisa Belisle

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Whole Woman Health: Carrie Levine 33:39

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Carrie Levine is a certified functional medicine practitioner, author, and owner of Whole Woman Health. A Certified Nurse Midwife, Carrie honed her skills in multiple Southern Maine locations, including Maine Medical Center in Portland, Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, and Women to Women in Yarmouth. She founded Whole Woman Health in 2014. …

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The Portland Trailblazers Episode 40:37

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In this episode we discuss the most recent season of the Portland Trailblazers, and the different young players within the team. I hope yall enjoy!By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Maine Health: Andy Patstone 42:32

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Andy (Andrea) Patstone is the Coastal Region President of MaineHealth, the state’s largest healthcare organization. Andy brings a unique perspective to leadership, emphasizing the importance of being adaptive, having self-awareness and understanding others' needs. She highlights the challenge of leading in a clinical field as a non-clinician, and s…

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Radio Man: Bud Stiker 41:41

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Bud Stiker is an internationally recognized radio professional and creative consultant who now uses his communication background to benefit medical learners and patients. Originally from upstate New York, Bud gained extensive experience in radio across the U.S. before eventually moving to Maine. Bud’s winding professional path from disc jockey to g…

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The Brief Case, Episode 106: One-on-one with Donovan Clingan 24:43

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers being 2-1 at the Las Vegas Summer League after back-to-back wins Monday and Tuesday • Donovan Clingan and the rest of the Trail Blazers holding Wizards rookie Alex Sarr to 0 points on 0-of-15 shooting • The roles players on …

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Vegas Summer League Reactions 41:01

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In this episode I give my takeaways from the first couple days of summer leagueBy Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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The Brief Case, Episode 105: Two Games In Las Vegas, Donovan Clingan Gets Defensive, Betting On The Blazers Is Back And Kris Murray On The Offseason 21:58

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On this edition of The Brief Case Podcast, Portland Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl, on location with the team in Las Vegas, discusses... • The Trail Blazers splitting their first two games at the 2024 NBA2K Las Vegas Summer League • Differences between Portland's first and second games in Las Vegas • Donovan Clingan's performance…

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Maine Artist: Susan Johnson 34:53

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By Dr. Lisa Belisle

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The Brief Case, Episode 104: Trail Blazers in Vegas, Scrimmaging Team China, Another Two-Way And Clingan Center Thoughts 15:56

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/insider Casey Holdahl, on location with the team in Las Vegas, discusses... • Portland's four-game schedule at the Las Vegas Summer League, which begins Saturday versus the Spurs • The Trail Blazers scrimmaging versus the Chinese National Team Friday at UNLV • Portland signing B…

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Early NBA Summer League Reaction Pod 28:51

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https://x.com/HoopsDriveBy Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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The Brief Case, Episode 103: Summer League Preperation, International Trail Blazers And Deni Avdija 32:59

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers' preparations for the Las Vegas Summer League • What Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Donovan Clingan are working on this offseason • Is Rayan Portland's most important player at Summer League? • Deandre Ayton and the Bahamas f…

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The Brief Case, Episode 102: Deni Avdija, Draft Trades Finally Official And Summer League Practice Begins 23:35

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Draft Night trade for Deni Avdija finally going official • Thoughts on how Avdija's fit and place on the Trail Blazers going forward • The second round pick trade also being finalized • Deandre Ayton and the Bahamas National Team trying t…

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Maine Humor: Tim Sample 1:03:56

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By Dr. Lisa Belisle

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The Wizards Pod 29:23

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In this episode we talk about the Will Dawkins and Minger Winger era. What I think about all the Wizards youngins, Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, Alex Sarr, and Kyshawn George. Why I think Jordan Poole will have a bounce back year. Tristan Vuckevic The Deni Avdija trade.By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Yarmouth Clam Festival: Chelsie DiConzo, Director 24:26

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Chelsie DiConzo is the Community Events Director for the Yarmouth Clam Festival. Originally from Rumford, a riverfront mill town located in the foothills of western Maine, Chelsie has dedicated herself to showcasing Maine’s cultural landscape. Chelsie drew upon her well-honed skills as a seasoned event organizer when reviving Yarmouth’s beloved tra…

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The Brief Case, Episode 101: Drafting Clingan And Making Trades At The 2024 Draft 28:00

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers selecting UCONN center Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft • The Trail Blazers' long-running interest in Clingan and whether they were prepared to trade up • What Clingan brings to Portland's …

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What drafting Donovan Clingan, trading for Deni Avdija means for the Blazers 28:20

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The Blazers made a trade and got their man in the NBA Draft. What does it mean? Breaking down Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan's fit on the Blazers. What it means for Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Matisse Thybulle, and Anfernee Simons.By Bleav

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NBA Draft Episode + Mikal Bridges Trade 39:48

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In this episode we talk about the NBA draft and best bets around it as well as the block buster Mikal Bridges trade that went down. (It's looking like the last 6 or so minutes got cut off. Apologies for that)By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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The Brief Case, Episode 100: Previewing The 2024 NBA Draft 39:33

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On this extended, 2024 NBA Draft Edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The players and trades the Trail Blazers have executed during the last five drafts and how that might instruct what direction they'll go at this year's event • The best way to know if the Trail Blazers are interested in draft…

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Liminal Space Artist: Helen Lewis 40:16

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By Dr. Lisa Belisle

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The Brief Case, Episode 99: The End of Workouts, the NBA Finals and the First Big Trade Of The Offseason 16:55

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider discusses... • The Trail Blazers wrapping up their pre-draft workouts a few days before the 2024 Draft • What Marquette F/C Oso Ighodaro and F Nae’Qwan Tomlin had to say about their workouts with the Trail Blazers • A brief review of the players who came to Portland for worko…

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The Detroit Pistons Off-Season Pod 38:33

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In this episode we cover a couple main topics Building around Cade Cunningham Jaden Ivey's fit with Cade Cunningham Monty fired + what to look for in new coach Jalen Duren Ausar Thompson Biggest NeedsBy Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Who the Blazers should take in the NBA Draft 27:00

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The Boston Celtics are NBA Champs, Jeff Van Gundy is back on the sidelines, Mario Hezonja could return to the NBA, and who the Trail Blazers should take with the 7th pick in the NBA Draft. Follow Peter on X/Twitter hereBy Bleav

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The Brief Case, Episode 98: Knecht, McCain, Da Silva and Filipowski Discuss Their Workouts 26:18

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On this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers' predraft workouts less than two weeks away from the 2024 Draft • Public vs. Private and Group vs. Solo workouts • A quiet rumor mill so far And we hear from Tennessee guard/forward Dalton Knecht, Duke guard Jared McCain, Duke forwa…

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NBA Finals Game 4 Betting Breakdown 21:25

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In what is potentially the last game of the season, we break down our favorite bets in game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas MavericksBy Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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NBA Finals Game 2 Betting Preview 19:43

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Finally back in the states. In this episode we break down our favorite bets for game 2 of the NBA finals, between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston CelticsBy Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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NBA Finals Betting Breakdown 22:20

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We are still out in Europe but at-least now back in Belgium. In this episode we breakdown the the respective season's of both the Celtics and Mavs and talk about who the value is on in this series. We'll be back in the states for game 1!By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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Remembering Bill Walton 29:54

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Follow me on X/Twitter @PeterSampsonBy Bleav

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The Brief Case, Episode 97: Remember Bill Walton And Another Draft Workout 34:50

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On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The passing of Trail Blazers legend Bill Walton Monday at the age of 71 • Walton's legacy in Portland, the NBA and the world • More rambling about Bill Walton • The Trail Blazers hosting Isaiah Crawford of Louisiana Tech, Alex Karaban of UCON…

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Living Maine: Heather Shields 25:42

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Heather Shields is a self-made individual who is a Senior Vice President and Broker with Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty. Growing up on the island of North Haven in Maine’s Penobscot Bay, Heather spent many years working with fellow island resident, and U.S. Congresswoman, Chellie Pingree. Heather's journey from island life to main…

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Arts and Humanities Make the Difference: Kristin Eckhardt 38:29

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Kristin Eckhardt is a co-founder of Notice, a boutique consulting agency that specializes in educational startups and other entrepreneurial ventures. A graduate of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, Kristin's education and professional background encompass diverse realms from visual art and architecture to technology and small business ownership.…

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The Brief Case, Episode 96: One Predraft Workout And Two Conference Finals 23:46

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On this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Case Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazer hosting six players at their first predraft workout of 2024 •UCLA's Adem Bona and Cal's Jaylon Tyson discuss their workouts with the Trail Blazers and general thoughts on the predraft processs • Check out yet another mock draft, this …

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Who are the Blazers working out this week ahead of the draft? 26:21

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The Portland Trail Blazers have four picks in next month's NBA Draft. Will they use them all? Who will they take? Who are they working out? We break it down. Plus - the NBA Conference Finals and JB Bickerstaff gets fired by the Cavs.By Bleav

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Mid-Conference Finals Update (Betting Breakdown) 20:53

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Vacation mode has been activated but we are still here to talk though the Pacers/Celtics and the Wolves/Mavs and where things stand. I give my favorite looks for Wolves/Mavs Game 2 as well as Pacers/Celtics Game 3.By Bleav + Caleb Plasschaert

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