Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey

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...

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).

On this episode we discuss attending the inaugural Portland Fire game (3:20), latest in the NBA Playoffs (17:20), the passing of Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins (32:25). *SPOILER ALERT* DeVon shares his thoughts on the "Michael" movie (41:40). The guys then move onto discuss there anticipation for Drakes album release (54:15). We end the episode with our "Takin L's" segment (104:10).

On this episode U.S. Senator Ron Wyden joins to discuss the upcoming inaugural return game of the Portland Fire this Saturday as well as other issues for Oregonians to prepare for this summer (3:20). After the discussion with the Senator we continue to discuss the Portland Fire's return game after more than two decades (14:45), the latest In the NBA Playoffs (28:45). Spencer then asks DeVon about...

On this episode we recap the Portland Trail Blazers season and DeVon's first year working with them (22:00), share thoughts on the NBA playoffs (40:40). We also discuss Kehlani's new self-titled album and our favorite albums of the year so far (51:55) and Steve Stoute's comments about pursing fame over talent (57:30)

On this episode we discussed the Portland Trail Blazers play-in victory over the Phoenix Suns (3:35). *SPOILER ALERT* We also discuss the "Untold: Jail Blazers" doc on Netflix (29:22). Lastly we react to the Portland Fire WNBA draft picks (43:00).

On this episode we discuss the passing of Oregon broadcasting legend Grant McOmie (13:00), make predictions for the NCAA women's and men's Final Four (23:15), Dan Hurley headbutts referee (42:15), Takin L's (48:45) and more!

On this episode we discuss Jay-Z mentioning Portland in his recent GQ interview and speculate what it meant for Portland (15:45), and DeVon discusses his experience attending the NCAA tournament in Portland (41:37). We finish the episode with our "Takin L's" segment (53:34).

On our return episode after spending some time away we discuss the WNBA and WNBPA coming to a verbal CBA agreement (13:27), potential NBA expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle (35:38), Bam Adebayo scores 83 (50:10). We also bring back our "Takin L's" segment (58:00) and more!

On this episode we reflect on Spencer's first full season as the Pacific University Basketball play-by-play voice (5:56). We also share our thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend (31:20), reflect on the life and legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson (44:30) and more!

On this episode we recap the Super Bowl (4:30) and the Bad Bunny Performance during halftime (10:49). We also precap NBA All-Star weekend (25:43). We discuss Senator Ron Wyden becoming the longest tenured US Senator in the history of the State of Oregon (32:51), LaRussell signs to Roc Nation (43:58) and J. Cole's new album (56:25)

On this episode we discussed our thoughts surrounding ICE and the arrest of Don Lemon (11:33), we precap Super Bowl LX (42:40) and we recap the Grammy's and our predictions (50:30)

On this episode we discuss Indiana Football winning the College Football Playoff and what it means for college football going forward (5:24), the Portland Fire and WNBA release schedules for upcoming season without a CBA agreement (22:11), thoughts on NBA All-Star starters (35:45), and what can be the latest threat to DJs (44:46) and more!

On this episode we discuss Charlamagne Tha God's contract extension with Iheartmedia and it's potential implications on the broadcast landscape (11:30), we then react to Snoop Dogg as a NBA guest analyst (32:45). We also rapid fire through topics such as the College Football Playoff, WNBA CBA negotiations and more!

On our final episode of the year we recap our 2025 starting with DeVon and Spencer discussing DeVon's unexpected career change in the beginning of the year (8:56). The guys then pivot to their favorite political moment of the year (19:23), favorite Wake Up and Win episode (29:25), favorite sports moment (37:30), Favorite Media platform/Interview (50:45), and favorite music moment of the year (1:03...

On this episode we discuss the significance of Club 520 and Adidas historic shoe deal (19:30), the WNBA offers CBA deal but want to remove "housing" (45:38) and more!

On this episode DeVon discusses being the in-arena host of the 2 most recent Portland Trail Blazer home games (4:30), injuries of NBA stars (47:48) and more!

On this episode DeVon and Spencer share their predictions on recently released grammy nominations (5:00), DeVon then shares his thoughts on attending the Youngboy show (26:00). The guys then pivot to discuss Stephen A. Smith and his constant news cycle presence (34:37) and more!

On this episode we discuss Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral election in NYC and other midterm election results (6:00), Dodgers wins back-to-back World Series (30:35), the start of the Men's college basketball season (42:57), Hip-Hop misses the Hot 100 charts for the first time in 30 years (57:35) and more!

On this episode we discuss the government shut down and Snap benefits not being released beginning November 1st, 2025 (6:20). We then make our NBA season predictions and opening week news in the NBA (19:42).