Happy News

by Dave on May 22, 2008 2:10 PM PDT

There’s some exciting news coming around the bend as far as Blazer coverage and discussion. Part of its genus was a discussion that started here when Gavin Dawson moved on from his old station, so it’s kind of a tip of the hat to you guys as well.

I’m happy to announce that the Blazers’ Website Content Manager and author of the Center Court Blog Casey Holdahl, 95.5 The Game’s own Gavin Dawson, and yours truly will be doing a regular podcast for your listening pleasure. Abandoning modesty for a minute, at least on behalf of my two cohorts, I’d say you’d have to go a long ways before finding a lineup like Dawson, Holdahl, and Deckard. In addition to our three voices the podcast will have access to, and interviews with, media experts and team personnel. Plus we’ll be taking e-mail questions and maybe have a few other surprises as well.

Speaking for myself, not only am I honored to be part of this triumvirate, this has been a dream of mine for a long time. Part of it is the chance to work in a slightly different medium. A huge part of it is the respect I have for Gavin and Casey. We all enjoy each other and we all do things the right way. I suspect a fair part of that enjoyment will leak through to folks who listen. Personally my goals for the project are simple: I want it to be important and entertaining, over time working its way up to being an indispensable part of your Blazer fandom. We'll work hard to make that happen.

A trial run of the podcast is already up. Since we were wrestling with technical issues with the new equipment this week I am not on this one, having moved aside in favor of an interview with Blazer scout Chad Buchanan. (Gavin and Casey are in studio while I must participate via phone.) However it’s a great listen and a good start. You can look forward to more in the weeks to come. I hope you enjoy it!

Here's the link: Podcast Link

Here's a direct .mp3: Podcast .mp3 Download

Here's the address to send questions in for next week's show. (We might answer them ourselves or we might find an expert to answer.): podcast@trailblazers.com

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Awesome!!!

Thanks Dave

By the way, i watched some of the spurs laker game while waiting at the airport… the blazers have a long way to go to be that good. The spurs were flawless in the first half with no look passing and knowing EXACTLY where team mates were.

I can see how they can out smart opponents when they know each other that well. It’s not just athletic skill or chemistry, NO had that. It’s also knowing each other, knowing the plays, and knowing the exact spot to be and where team mates will be.

I’m surprised they lost a twenty point lead. I thought they were going to murder that game just from the first quarter.

"I got the goose bumps." - Rudy translated by Alamart

by ratbastird on May 22, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

I am glad it is a podcast

And not live on the radio.

by Sabonis4Ever on May 22, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions

We might eventually stream it live

would that ruin your enjoyment of it?

by Lance Uppercut on May 22, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

It would be cool live

Just as long as it is accessible by computer.

by Sabonis4Ever on May 22, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

being able to access whenever is extremely helpful.

"I got the goose bumps." - Rudy translated by Alamart

by ratbastird on May 22, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I wish It was on 95.5

by mark twain on May 22, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, and Dave,

I heard you on Gavin’s show last night. How old are you? You sound like 50, I thought you were younger.

by mark twain on May 22, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

That was my radio voice. I’m younger than 50 for sure. Younger than 40 too.

—Dave

by Dave on May 22, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok, good!

We can’t have an old fogie running this, bloggin’s a young mans game!

by mark twain on May 22, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Wait

I’ve exchanged e-mails from you. I thought your last name was Blazer. Now I’m depressed. I am also happy that I have more to listen to on the bus. I’ll pretend I didn’t read that line with your last name in it.

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by tominhawaii on May 22, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions

that was awesome

great listen.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on May 22, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions

That was a great interview

Something that’s actually unique. In the off season, I’d say that’s highly valuable because I don’t want to be stuck with the same old same old. Too bad we can’t hear the scouts take on various players and the ratings.

Ah well.

"I got the goose bumps." - Rudy translated by Alamart

by ratbastird on May 22, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

Congratulations.

It never rains for everibody´s pleasure.

by amlmart1 on May 22, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions

congratulations

I look forward to listening to every podcast you guys put out.

I just listened to the first and …. wow. I’m not familiar with Dawson, but he is great. My second observation is just how much every blazers front office person sounds like Kevin Pritchard.

THE Poobah of Prognostication

by CBASS on May 22, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Oh yeah

That’s awesome.

I’ll listen later :)

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on May 22, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

Congratulations!

WOW! Sport media options in Portland are expanding and improving by leaps and bounds this year. I can’t imagine how things could get any better but I wont complain if they somehow do.

Blazer Team Improvements, BEdge Improvements, 95.5 the Game and now DHD Padcasts!

WWWOOOHHHOOOSSS!!!

An Awesome Time to be a Blazer Fan!

LMA's reign as "LaMonster of the Low Post" has just begun!

by LaMarvelous on May 22, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers Edge

For The Win

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben Golliver on May 22, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

Your last name kicks donkey butt

I’m gonna name my first born son Deckard, so he can be the coolest kid around.

I wanna listen to the show now but I can’t so I will listen later and I will love it later when I listen to it later with my ears and not my mouth because you don’t listen with your mouth, stop being difficult.

I’m glad we got something cool to listen to now…

Unless I missed it, you said it’ll be regular—how regular? Weekly? Every two weeks? Monthly? Every quarter of the calender year? Every year? I gotta get my schedule in order so I can pencil my listening time in.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on May 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Being a Blazer fan

just keeps getting better and better.

by LaughingJon on May 22, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

Whoops!

I just posted the link to the Casey interview in a new Fanpost after coming across it independently. If you actually listen to it you may be surprised.

by CatMan2 on May 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

Surpised good or surprised bad?

Neither would surprise me.

by Lance Uppercut on May 23, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions

It was good

Gavin especially. lol

"Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss" Robert A. Heinlein

by 92wastheyear on May 23, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

I’m a little out of my league, at least voice-wise.

by Lance Uppercut on May 23, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Gavin does have some major pipes

I am sure you could get there though. Just take up smoking and drinking whiskey.

I really did like it though….yes even you. Keep up the good work.

"Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss" Robert A. Heinlein

by 92wastheyear on May 23, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner made her voice sultry by jamming a pencil eraser down the back of her throat.

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by tominhawaii on May 23, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

You ever watch a movie called

Sibling Rivalry? Blake Edwards movie I think. The pencil eraser comment reminded me of that movie since something like that happened in that movie….only it didn’t change the persons voice cause they were dead…but other than that, exactly the same thing

"Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss" Robert A. Heinlein

by 92wastheyear on May 23, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Nope

Never sawded it.

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by tominhawaii on May 23, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Lady has affair with stanger

Stranger dies in saddle. Lady discovers man is her husbands brother. Decides to make it look like suicide by jamming all the pills she has in her purse down his throat …using pencil. Coroner find undigested Midol, Tylenol, Vitamines and 1 eraser from a number 2 pencil. The hillarity ensues

"Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss" Robert A. Heinlein

by 92wastheyear on May 23, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions