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On this special LIVE EPISODE at Powell's bookstore in Portland, Oregon DeVon moderates a conversation with Author and Journalist Dave Zirin about his recently published biography about progressive icon Howard Zinn titled "The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn"

On this episode DeVon shares an update (6:38). The guys then move on to discuss their thoughts and predictions on the WNBA playoffs (19:47), thoughts on the NFL season thus far including the success of the Raiders (49:26). Rapid fire topics discussed are Stephen A Smith inducted into the broadcast and cable hall of fame (55:55), CC Sabathia gets his jersey retired by the New York Yankees (1:00:53) and the Cornell 7 incident (1:04:25)

On this episode we respond to a listener question about staying a Football fan while considering CTE (13:30). We also discuss Naomi Osaka paying homage to Allen Iverson at the US Open (34:30), and we give Pablo Torre props for winning a Pulitzer Prize and successfully investigating NBA salary cap circumvention from the LA Clippers (50:05).

On this episode we discuss attending the Star Awards during PDX Hip-Hop week where DJ Pounce received an award (8:45), the passing of Dolly Parton and her impact (26:20), and Enes Kanter Freedom gets banned from Chicago Sky games (40:20).

On this episode we share our thoughts about Stephen A. Smith receiving the "Thumbs Down" award from the NABJ (18:50). We also reflect on it being 10 years since Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem as a form of protest (51:25)

On this episode we discuss social issues surrounding the WNBA including two former NBA players declaring to play in the WNBA (10:27), Tim Anderson retires from the MLB (43:30), latest news in the NBA including part of the NBA schedule being released, Russell Westbrook retires and Don Nelson passes away (49:37)

On this episode DeVon shares his thoughts on former NBA player Jalen Rose saying NBA coverage is "weak" and why he disagreed with Rose' reasons (19:47), and Kevin Durant compares his decision going to the Golden State Warriors to LeBron James decision to go to the Philadelphia 76ers (44:35) . To close out the episode, DeVon shouts out Olivia Miles for her stellar play this season.

On this episode we discuss Spain winning the World Cup (4:35), ESPN layoffs including Ryan Clark and Cam Newton (13:36), DeVon shares his thought's on Future's latest album release (25:25) and the guys make predictions for YG Verzuz Game (32:40).

On this episode we share our thoughts on all things World Cup on and off the pitch (7:00) and DeVon discusses his excitement in anticipation for Future's new album releasing this week (35:00) and more!

On this episode the guys discuss DeVon ("DJ Pounce") being selected as a recipient of the Trail Blazer award for PDX Hip-Hop week's 2026 Star Awards (6:50), and Ja Morant getting traded to the Portland Trail Blazers (15:40). They also recap the BET Awards (38:00) and other happenings so far during the NBA Offseason (46:25)

On this episode the guys recap Juneteenth weekend including attending the 8 Seconds Black Rodeo (4:00), Spencer then asks DeVon his thoughts on toeing the line of secular Vs. non-secular music at events (16:30). The guys then pivot to recent NBA news including Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded (31:48), the NBA draft (39:06), and the Blazers hire Micah Nori as the New Head Coach (50:15).

On this Juneteenth weekend episode we discuss the New York Knicks winning the NBA Title and much of its meaning for the culture of basketball (4:40). We also react to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden's letter to the Trump administration regarding travel issues connected to the World Cup in the United States (34:40) and more!

On this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joined us to discuss his newly published Memoir called "Kicking" about his life as a former professional soccer player and his current life as a critical academic of sport (4:30). Boykoff also shares his thoughts about World Cup 2026 (29:40). DeVon and Spencer then goes on to discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals (39:45) and President Donald Trump's feud with Stephen A. Smith (47:40).

On this episode DeVon recaps Memorial Day Weekend and what seems to be the top songs headed into summer (5:15), reaction to Kevin Hart's Breakfast Club interview on the Breakfast Club regarding backlash from Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd (14:37), We close the episode discussing hoops from the Portland Fire to the NBA playoffs (44:19)

On this episode we review and discuss Drake's album 3 album releases on the same day (5:57). We discuss him dissing NBA stars LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan (15:35), reactions to "2 Hard 4 the Radio" paying homage to Mac Dre (32:40), and why "Maid of Honour" is DeVon's favorite album of the 3 albums (41:47).