The Blazers Balcony

On this week's edition of the Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers returning from a six-game road trip with a 5-1 record, the return of fans to the Moda Center for Friday's game versus the Lakers, high definition makeup, birthday wishes from mayonnaise producers, Carmelo Anthony moving into 10th all-time in scoring, complaints about jinxes, Brooke...

On this week's edition, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland ending a five-game losing streak with two blowout victories, morale boosters and busters, Damian Lillard challenging himself to be better and why motivation drawn from negativity in sports seems to be so much more effective than motivation drawn from positivity. 

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers losing close games and if that's a product of playing better or something else, so-so vibes, whether it's important to "round into form" before the playoffs, the layout of Indianapolis, an update on Brooke's challenge that Casey make a new friend and  lucrative...

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the current state of the Trail Blazers with 19 games to play, being too old for new technology, the Blazers getting "put away" by the better teams in the league and the frustration that has produced, young players wanting to play rather than "paying dues," Enes Kanter setting new records in reboun...

Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the trade sending Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood to Toronto/Tampa in exchange for Normal Powell, first impressions of "The General," and the return of Jusuf Nurkic. Brooke and Casey also answer listener questions about open roster spots and the buyout market, the job Terry Stotts does managing the team on and off the court, whether Damian Lillard...

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the NCAA Tournament, the Trail Blazers taking the COVID-10 vaccine, the return of CJ McCollum and how that's changed the rotation, , the various explanations of the phrase "showing your ass," Enes Kanter going shirtless, Jusuf Nurkic's imminent return, and Terry Stotts getting to 500...

On the latest edition of the TENTH edition of the Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's first three games since the All-Star Break, dancing around Carmelo Anthony's career milestones, playing a team in consecutive games and why that seems to be an issue, what they miss and don't miss about traveling with the Trail Blazers and how they view  covering t...

Trail Blazers TV's Brooke Olzendam and Trailblazers.com's Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers ending a four-game losing streak, non-greetings, Damian Lillard, Robert Covington and Anfernee Simons participating in All-Star Weekend, trying to spread around credit in ways no one even notices, and CJ McCollum's imminent return. Brooke and Casey also devote a "Mayo Minute"...

Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's six-game winning streak and what it'll take to keep it going, the play of the second and third year players Nassir Little, Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent Jr. and what their improvement means for Portland's future and Damian Lillard being being snubbed for being a starter in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Brooke and Casey also debut &...

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard playing through injury and being a "culture-setter," Carmelo Anthony passing NBA scoring milestones and covering the NBA in inclement weather. Brooke and Casey wrap up the show by taking listener questions about dealing with the snow, Nassir Little's knee, Anfernee Simons a...

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam of Trail Blazers TV and Casey Holdahl of Trailblazers.com discuss the first four games of a six-game road trip, winning shorthanded versus the Wizards, injuries injuries injuries, the play of the youngsters, the remaining games of the trip versus the 76ers and Knicks and dealing with changing COVID-19 protocols before finishing up by an...

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony, Casey Holdahl and Brooke Olzendam recap Portland's now-completed homestand, the team hitting the road for their next six games losing to the Thunder, defense defense defense, rejecting jinxes, the lack of authenticity on social media and the play of Anfernee Simons before finishing up by answering a few listener-submitted questions. 

On the fourth edition of the Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss both upcoming games versus the Grizzlies at the Moda Center being postponed due to COVID-19, Jusuf Nurkic breaking his right wrist, Clint Capela breaking CJ McCollum's left foot, how the Trail Blazers go about making up for both absences and their own previous injuries.

In the newest edition of The Blazers Balcony, previously known as the Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl look at Portland's play through the first eight games of the season, their upcoming home-heavy schedule, Jusuf Nurkic on and off the court, struggling defensively and whether better defense is ahead and the returns of Nassir Little and Rodney Hood.

In the second edition of the soon-to-be-named yet still Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's 2020 preseason (both on and off the court), small changes brought on by COVID-19, their predictions regarding where the Trail Blazers will finish,  the season opener versus the Jazz and the first five games. Brooke and Casey also answer questions about pr...

In the first edition of the currently unnamed podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss their reasons behind starting a new podcast, Portland's first two preseason games versus the Kings, first impressions of Robert Covington, Derrick Jones Jr. and Harry Giles III, Carmelo Anthony's return and "new role," Zone A vs. Zone B and covering games in an empty Moda Center und...

In THE FINAL EDITION OF THE RIP CITY REPORT, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers trading for Robert Covington and Enes Kanter, signing Rodney Hood, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Jones Jr and Harry Giles as free agents, injury updates, the roster as it currently stands and how it stacks up historically and their thoughts about the team a few weeks from training camp. They also play o...

On the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl give their final takeaways regarding the NBA Bubble now that the 2019-20 season is finally over and speculate as to when the 2020-21 season might start and what it will take to get there before playing a round of "Walton or Oden" and answering listener questions about the draft, offseason trades, free agency and...

In this 2019-20 Season Wrap Up edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl consider the direction of the Portland Trail Blazers, the 2019-20 campaign, hand out “Most" awards, including the Most Surprising and Most Disappointing from a season unlike any other, the importance of Jusuf Nurkic, good free agent fits for the Blazers, play another round of "Walton or Oden&quot...

On the first 2020 offseason edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl give their initial thoughts on the 2019-20 season, their takeaway's from Portland's play in the Orlando bubble, Carmelo Anthony wanting to stay and the life and death of Clifford "Uncle Cliffy" Robinson. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions abo...

On this latest 2020 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the "good news" about Damian Lillard's knee injury, the Lakers deserving credit, the foolish expectations taken from Game 1, Los Angeles' dominant defense, Zach Collins needing to undergo ankle surgery, Portland's roster and future team needs and facing elimination in Game 5....

In this 2020 Playoff Edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl recap the Trail Blazers' blowout loss to the Lakers in Game 2, Portland offense struggling under the weight of their own mistakes and Los Angeles' defense,  the difficulty of trying to slow Anthony Davis and Damian Lillard's dislocated finger. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and f...

In the first 2020 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl break down the Trail Blazers' 100-93 upset victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference 1-8 matchup, Portland muted postgame celebration, the Trail Blazers' confident demeanor and why it's a good sign, the defense holding both LeBron James and Anthony Davis in check, the Hassan Wh...

In the first 2020 NBA Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl preview the 8-seed Trail Blazers' first round series versus the 1-seed Lakers,how Portland might go about defending LeBron James, their advantage in the guard matchup, getting something out of Hassan Whiteside and Anthony Davis and his past postseason success against Portland. They also play another r...

On the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' victory versus the Nets, Portland earning the eight-seed and the right to play the nine-seed Grizzlies in the Western Conference Play-in, Damian Lillard's MVP performance, the growth and maturity of Jusuf Nurkic, Hassan Whiteside's momentum and Zach Collins' struggles....