In this edition of Trail Daddy, Dave Deckard answers your questions about the biggest story of the Trail Blazers season, drafting big men, and Head Coach Chauncey Billups. Don't miss it!Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Re

Trail Daddy Episode 02: Five Questions Dogging the Blazers

27 days ago 33m 4s

In the inaugural episode of a new Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard looks at 5 questions dogging the Trail Blazers right now and whether the team has made any progress towards answering them. In the midst of a frustrating season, let's take s

Trail Daddy Episode 01: Dave is Back!

Feb 24th, 2024 43m 52s

Dave Deckard returns to podcasting with Trail Daddy, your weekly show covering the Portland Trail Blazers. In this inaugural episode, Dave addresses a half-dozen misconceptions surrounding the Blazers during this rough season and opens up hope

Blazers Edge Podcast w/Danny Marang

Oct 7th, 2023 1h 15m

In this special Damian Lillard edition of the Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard welcomes old podcast partner Danny Marang as the two discuss all things Damian Lillard, from his history and significance to the Trail Blazers to the (maybe neces

Episode 32: Special Edition: Damian Lillard Trade Request

Jul 1st, 2023 38m 55s

Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. On this special edition of Blazer's Edge's podcast, veteran writer and draft guru Steve Dewald joins Dave Deckard to talk about the Dame timeline, potential trade returns, and the future with Portla

Episode 31: Dave and Marlow

Jun 10th, 2023 54m 40s

The Portland Trail Blazers are one week closer to the NBA Draft, but are they any closer to resolving their swampy, neither-fish-nor-foul position? Damian Lillard names teams he'd like to be traded to. Scoot Henderson affirms that he's all that

Episode 30: Dave and Marlow

Jun 3rd, 2023 54m 11s

The NBA coaching carousel continues to turn. How do we feel about Detroit, Phoenix, and Philly picking up NBA Finals coaches while the Blazers stand pat? Plus more talk about trading down in the draft, center help, and whether a Scoot-Shaedon b

Episode 29: Dave and Marlow

May 27th, 2023 1h 10m

The Nuggets beat the Lakers and the Celtics are still holding on versus the Heat. What lessons can the Blazers learn from the ongoing playoffs? Plus more Dame trade talk, the sly move with Pick 3 that's not being discussed much, a critique of r

Episode 28: Dave and Marlow

May 20th, 2023 1h 3m

Dave flies solo this week, reacting to the Blazers getting the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, talking about its relative value, and addressing the eternal question: is it OK to talk about Dame being traded?Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer

Episode 27: Dave and Marlow

May 12th, 2023 1h 1m

The NBA Draft Lottery will soon dominate the attention of Trail Blazers fans, but before we get there, Dave and Marlow break down playoffs series, ask who would be the best forward acquisition for Portland this summer, debate the merits of DeAn

Episode 26: Dave and Marlow

May 6th, 2023 1h 4m

The second round of the NBA Playoffs marches onward! Dave and Marlow examine every series, extracting bits of analysis and wisdom that might apply to the Trail Blazers, their future, and their off-season plans. They also discuss firing champion

Episode 25: Dave and Marlow

Apr 22nd, 2023 1h 10m

The first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is well underway! Dave and Marlow look at each series on its own merits, then asking which players on the various teams would look best in a Trail Blazers uniform. Would YOU take Draymond Green or Rudy G

Episode 24: Dave and Marlow

Apr 15th, 2023 44m 48s

Damian Lillard chatter! The Play-In Tournament yields new trade targets! Which players would solve problems for Portland and which, based on age, salary, skill, or temperament, might create new ones?Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmerhttps://li

Episode 23: Dave and Marlow

Apr 10th, 2023 49m 51s

The Trail Blazers season has come to an end, but there's plenty to think about as we ponder the state of the team. We look back at a bright spot in the final weeks and share what it can teach the Blazers about the summer ahead. We also discuss

Episode 22: Dave and Marlow

Apr 1st, 2023 51m 58s

What is the state of the Trail Blazers at the end of March, 2023? Do we know anything more about this team than we did at the start of the year? Does Shaedon Sharpe's late-season excellence bring any hope? How about the rest of the bench? And w

Episode 21: Dave and Marlow

Mar 25th, 2023 1h 4m

Damian Lillard conspiracy theories! Frontcourt players contributing! Debates over the importance of a championship and a bold prediction from Dave about the week ahead. All of this and more from Dave and Marlow this week!Podcast Edited by Kyl

Episode 20: Dave and Marlow

Mar 18th, 2023 53m 54s

It's a tough stretch for the Blazers! Dave and Marlow ask which direction the team is going, examine the potential rewards for each, and begin the Coaching vs. Roster Construction debate to see where the fault lies for this increasingly painful

Episode 19: Dave and Marlow

Mar 13th, 2023 1h 2m

Can the Blazers make a playoff run? Why isn't Nassir Little getting more minutes? Is Damian Lillard the best Blazer ever? Could Portland be percolating a big trade this summer? This and more on Dave and Marlow, Episode 19!Podcast Edited by Kyl

Episode 18: Dave and Marlow

Feb 25th, 2023 1h 3m

Dave and Marlow return after a long All-Star Break to discuss Damian Lillard's three-point trophy, what's wrong with the mid-season classic, what's right and wrong with the Blazers, the promise of Nassir Little, the struggles of Shaedon Sharpe,

Episode 17: Dave and Marlow

Feb 11th, 2023 1h 6m

The Trade Deadline has come and gone. The Trail Blazers hoped to put on a good show but ended up sitting on a whoopee cushion instead. Dave and Marlow sort it out for you. How did Portland get better and/or worse, and what does this mean for th

Episode 16: Dave and Marlow

Feb 4th, 2023 1h 12m

Jusuf Nurkic injuries! Damian Lillard an All-Star again! Jarred Vanderbilt trade rumors and Jerami Grant contract negotiations! Dave and Marlow cover all of that in-depth, plus games, All-Star revisions, and more!Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer

Episode 15: Dave and Marlow

Jan 28th, 2023 1h 6m

With the trade deadline two weeks away, Dave and Marlow discuss who could be on the move, who might be coming back and propose the grossest trade ever (that actually makes some sense) for the Trail Blazers. Plus, should we be encouraged by Port

Episode 14: Dave and Marlow

Jan 21st, 2023 1h 2m

The magic of Damian Lillard is on full display in Episode 14 of Dave and Marlow, but so is the desperate way the Blazers have been needing him. Plenty of Lillard talk, plus bench, trades, Anfernee Simons, and the critical nature of the next two

Episode 13: Dave and Marlow

Jan 14th, 2023 46m 57s

What's right and wrong with the Blazers at the midpoint of the season? What are the root causes? Which will ease with time and which need to be addressed, and how are the Blazers likely to line up for the NBA trade deadline? All this and more i

Episode 12: Dave and Marlow

Jan 7th, 2023 58m 4s

Dave and Marlow discuss the return of Gary Payton II, the primacy of Damian Lillard (and whether that's good), the relative roles of Anfernee Simons and Josh Hart, and much more!Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmerhttps://linktr.ee/kylegilmerkyle@r