Trail Daddy: A Trail Blazers Podcast Hosted by Dave Deckard

EP. 215: Who’s the Best Backcourt Duo in the NBA? On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Blazer's Edge managing editor Dave Deckard and Dan Marang take a look back at Game 1 of the Trail Blazers vs Warriors series. They discuss CJ McCollum's absolutely monster night- particularly highlighting his defensive effort. From there it's Damian Lillard's night, as spectacular as can be expec...

The FANalysts are back with a special playoff preview with Locked on Blazers host Erik Garcia Gundersen. They talk about what it is like covering a team that you are a fan of and what is different between regular season and playoff basketball? And of course, how will the Trail Blazers fare in the first round? Tune in for some great insight from someone who loves the game and has been behind the sc...

Tara is joined by Ashley Williams and Sean Philipsen to provide fan perspective on the Trail Blazers season. They discuss Meyers Leonard, debate who is the 6th man for the team, and talk about what has surprised them about this season. They talk about current and former Blazers at the Nike Hoop summit and Ashley provides behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes on during the week for the high school...

EP. 214: What's your best Trail Blazers moment? On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Dave Deckard and Dan Marang brea-well maybe break isn't the best word choice, discuss Jusuf Nurkić's fractured leg and what that means for Portland in the immediate future. From there they chronicle the Blazer's last 7 games, following up wins against San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks...

EP 213: Where do the Blazers Go From Here? On an impromptu episode of he Blazer’s Edge podcast, Dave Deckard and Dan Marang discuss Portland’s recent run of form, Jusuf Nurkic’s big game against his former team and ask if the playoffs are now secure with the recent win against the Denver Nuggets? From there the guys debate whether or not the outlook has changed for Portland and whether or not it m...

Ep  212 On this FANalyst edition of the podcast, Tara is joined by friendly neighborhood sportswriter Dane Carbaugh of Dane Not Dan YouTube Channel and NBC Sports. They explore whether Jusuf Nurkic's production is sustainable and how it impacts Noah Vonleh's play of late. They talk about how Evan Turner is fitting back into the lineup. Dane gives Tara advice on how to approach analysis without get...

EP. 211: Best Stretch of the Season! On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast, Dave Deckard and Dan Marang wax poetic about Portland’s recent run of form- with wins coming against the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat- and clearly their best stretch of play all season long. From there the guys break down the return of super-nova-flame-thrower Damian Lillard and his Wester...

EP. 210: On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Dan Marang is joined by Blazer's Edge contributor Steve DeWald as a guest host to discuss the Blazer's best stretch of wins this season, the effect Jusuf Nurkic has had on Damian Lillard (and others), the final 17 games of the regular season, the Blazer's playoff odds and some March Madness picks! That and more on this week's episode of...

Ep. 209 The FANalysts are back. Jo has been out of the country so Tara gets her all caught up on what’s been happening with the Blazers and around the NBA (don’t miss the dramatic reenactment of Boogie’s press conference). Jusuf Nurkic and Shabazz Napier get lots of attention and Jo is mad--really mad--at Ricky Rubio. Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Le...

EP. 208: On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave and Dan talk the merits and pitfalls of making the playoffs. In between exchanges of fire during tank warfare, they take time to discuss the Blazer’s recent run of play (2 wins in a row!), Bosnia’s most deadly export ever “Nurkic-Fever,” Festus Ezeli’s season ending surgery, the home stretch of the schedule, and send out a thank you...

EP. 207: On this week’s edition of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave Deckard and Dan Marang ask whether or not the Trail Blazers can afford to use all three of their current draft picks, give their… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulffe...

EP. 206: On this week’s Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave Deckard and Dan Marang break down the trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings that sent DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi to… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wu...

EP. 205: On this week’s edition of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave and Dan have Adam Mares the editor of DenverStiffs.com, the SBNation site for the Denver Nuggets, to discuss the incoming (former… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulff...

Ep. 204. Tara and Ashley join forces to break down Thursday’s Blazers-Celtics game and how the Blazer’s looked without Evan Turner in the lineup (and how Evan Turner looked in street clothes). They… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wul...

EP. 203: On this week’s edition of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave and Dan commiserate over the Trail Blazers’ recent run of form, reminisce over Patty Mills, Tim Frazier and missed… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulffenstein fill in...

EP. 202: On this special edition of the Blazer’s Edge Podcast, co-host Dan Marang and I welcome a couple of guests to talk about the media environment surrounding the Portland Trail… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulffenstein fill i...

=On this week’s edition of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave and Dan ask whether or not a deal for Serge Ibaka makes sense. With so many variables in place,… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulffenstein fill in every other week for both...

EP: 200 On this week’s edition of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave and Dan ask, will the Trail Blazer’s lineup changes last? They also discuss if a Damian Lillard for Jimmy Butler swap make sense,… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulffe...

Ep. 199. The Fanalysts look at the Trail Blazers in 2017 and try to decide if the team can still finish the season strong. We try to puzzle out the Meyers Leonard/Ed Davis conundrum, and learn all… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulf...

Ep. 198: Dave Deckard & Dan Marang discuss whether or not CJ McCollum is better than Damian Lillard, Portland’s recent run of play, and do a near-midseason report card check on Allen Crabbe,… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wulffe...

Ep. 197. Jo, Tara and Ashley welcome the new year with a round of “Would You Rather?” asking questions related to the Portland Trail Blazers: Would you rather have Festus Ezeli or Wesley Matthews on… BlazersEdge.com brings you two Portland Trail Blazers weekly podcasts — Dave Deckard and Dan Marang early in the week, and Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner on the weekends. Tara (aka TeamMom) and Jo Wu...