Trail Daddy: A Trail Blazers Podcast Hosted by Dave Deckard

May 26, 2022 On this week's episode of Dave and Dia, Dave is joined by special guests, Blazers Edge's own Danny Marang (Jacked Ramsays) and Steve Dewald. (Church of Roy) The three talk about how the Trail Blazers will use the 7th pick, trade rumors, and if/when the team will be sold. All of this and more on this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices L...

May 19, 2022 The Lottery Pick is in! Dave and Dia react to the Blazer's spot, and Damian Lillard's reaction. Speaking of Damian Lillard, the duo discuss the last installment of "Keep or Yeet" and Dia tries to explain her reasoning for keeping half the team, even if she doesn't want to "run It back". And then there's the trade rumors--will Deandre Ayton be suiting up in a Blazers jersey next season...

May 12, 2022 The playoffs aren't even over and the off season rumors are flying. Is Zach LaVine going to suit up for the Trail Blazers next season? Is Terry Stotts going to coach the Lakers? Dave and Dia give their opinions. Plus, The team names a General Manager, Damian Lillard does good things, Nassir Little has surgery and the playoffs are causing quite a stir. All of this and more on this week...

May 4, 2022 The Trail Blazers remain in the off season and talks of what to do now are in full swing. Dave and Dia discuss a few more players and wether or not they should stay, and should the team bring back LaMarcus Aldridge? Plus the big question-- Which direction do the Blazers go from here? Also Dave has some strong opinions on the developing lawsuit against the team and Jusuf Nurkic. All of...

April 28, 2022 It's the end of he season, and Dia's least favorite game is back--keep or yeet. Dave and Dia break down the team's current roster and who should stay and who and should go. The two also discuss the playoffs thus far and a few more other fun things going on in this week's episode! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protof...

April 21, 2022 The Playoffs have begun, and for the first time in 9 years, the Trail Blazers are not in It. Which means that the off season has begun, and so has speculation of where we go from here. Dave and Dia break down what the existing contracts look like, and what options the team has going forward. The duo also discusses their picks for the playoffs, plus lots more on this week's episode....

April 14, 2022 The roller coaster of a season has ended and Dave and Dia are breaking down the players we saw come and go.... all 27 of them. The duo review the season and all it's parts and players in this week's episode. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevi...

April 7, 2022 The Trail Blazer season comes to a close and so does the tank. It's been a season like no other, but as the team finishes out their last few games, Dave and Dia still have a lot to be happy about. Blazers Edge night was a success and both hosts recount their personal experiences of the night. CJ McCollum returns to the Moda center for the first time, and it's emotional. Plus, is LeBr...

March 24, 2022 It's another wild week in Rip City and we have Jusuf Nurkic tossing a pesky fan's phone, Damian Lillard getting benched for the remainder of the season, some losses, a win, and Future Blazers' legend Jerami Grant. All of this and even more to discuss on this episode of Dave and Dia. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-pro...

March 18, 2022 The Portland Trail Blazers get a win and an almost win this week, and that feels like something to talk about! In the midst of massive injuries, there are new faces on the team-- and one is pretty familiar to Dia. The duo talk about the exciting young talent, the ceiling of Trendon Watford and Josh Hart. Because at this point, what would a Blazers podcast be without Josh Hart? All o...

March 10, 2022 The Trail Blazers are 0 for 2 this week, but we expected a much as the team seems to be committed to tanking the rest of the season for a draft pick. Dave and Dia discuss this as well as the good things in the midst of it-- who do we think is the most promising young talent? Will Anfernee Simons win Most Improved Player? Lots to talk about this week for the duo as they explore these...

March 8, 2022 In a new, shorter version of the podcast, Dave and Dia come to you with talks of Russell Westbrook and the fans and media. Should there be more boundaries and limitations as to what can be said about players? How far is too far? Is Russell Westbrook making legitimate points? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

The Portland Trail Blazers have had quite the first half of their season, with change after change being thrust upon Rip City. With these changes comes speculation by the National news media-- Where does Damian Lillard's future as a Trail Blazer stand? Dave wrote an article about this very topic for Blazers Edge last week and it caused quite a stir. So much of a stir that Dia was caught in the cro...

February 24, 2022 It's the All Star Break but Dave and Dia aren't stopping with the Podcasts! The duo answers fan submitted questions and also discusses the All Star game. There is a lot to say about both on this week's episode! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska b...

February 17, 2022 The Portland Trail Blazers have done something no one was expecting-- after trading away 3 starters and several other key players for a roster that didn't appear to make much since, the Blazers are on a roll and won all of their games this week. The Lakers, the Knicks and the Bucks all fell to the new underestimated Trail Blazers roster. Dave and Dia have a lot to talk about, and...

February 12, 2022 The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Trail Blazers made big moves. Were they good? Were they beneficial? Do they make any sense at all? Dave and Dia have the breakdown of what went down, where he team currently stands and what comes next. Also, an emotional interview with Gary Trent Jr's father, and of course, a big win against the Lakers. All of this and more on this we...

February 9, 2022 In a new, shorter version of the podcast, Dave and Dia come to you with news of the CJ McCollum trade to the New Orleans Pelicans. Was it a good move? What does this mean going forward? Join the duo to hear their reaction and feelings about the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

February 4, 2022 Dave and Dia come to you in short form today talking about what seems to be a controversial trade of Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers for Eric Bledsoe, Justice Winslow, Keon Johnson and a 2025 second round pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Priva...

February 3, 2022 The Trail Blazers continue to struggle, but is Dia on board with tanking yet? She and Dave discuss where the Blazers currently stand and where we go from here. The duo talk All Star selection and make a bet as to wether or not Dame will be named to the All Star team. Will Dia finally have to eat sushi? The Kings have pulled out of the Ben Simmons trade talks, leaving him still ava...

January 19, 2022 The Portland Trail Blazers spent their week winning games, and Dave and Dia are pretty happy about it! Despite Damian Lillard having surgery and sitting out, and CJ McCollum having a baby and also sitting out, the Blazers are picking up wins, one at a time. Anfernee Simons is the shining star of the week, but the duo also discuss other players who have made an impact. Lots to talk...

January 1, 2021 It's been a full week of Trail Blazers news and Dave and Dia are on it! The duo talk about the losses and the wins, Anfernee Simons new star status, Just Nurkic versus Tyler Herro, Nassir Little versus Kyrie Irving, the status of the players and of course, Damian Lillard. The duo also explain the upcoming Blazers Edge night and how you can be a part of sending kids to a game! All o...

January 6, 2021 Another week of the season is down, and the Blazers struggle in their first two games but pull off a beautiful win against the Hawks, even with Damian Lillard out. Anfernee Simons is breaking records and Nassir Little is shining. Dave and Dia discuss Jusif Nurkic being a difference maker, once again, The duo have a lot to unpack about basketball this week, with all of this and more...

December 29, 2021 Dave and Dia are back and recovering from Christmas. The two discuss the covid epidemic currently taking over the NBA, and how it's affecting the Blazers (and the league). The G-League call ups are a point of passion for Dia, and Dave talks Christmas movies, because frankly, we could all use a little Christmas cheer. All of this plus which previous Blazers would we call up to the...

December 23, 2021 It's almost Christmas and the Trail Blazers aren't giving up this season. Dave and Did break down the 4 games from the last week (2 wins and 2 losses). They talk about how covid is affecting the NBA (although thankfully not the Trail Blazers so far), and where the Trail Blazers are currently at. Lots of talk about Damian Lillard-- his comments to the media, his never give up atti...

December 16, 2021 The Portland Trail Blazers continue to struggle through their season with 4 more losses this week. Injuries are still at the forefront of what their facing, but Damian Lillard returns after a couple of weeks off. Joe Cronin seems to be holding it down in the interim and all the trade rumors are flying as the deadline approaches. Dave and Dia discuss all of this and more this week...