Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey

On this episode Merritt JC Head Coach Derrick Jones joined to discuss his election day initiative that spread throughout the national college basketball circuit (1:04), Coaching side-by-side with Hall of Fame Coach Steve Coccimiglio (27:30), Upcoming and potential Verzuz battles before the Jeezy Vs. Gucci Plot twist (44:14)and more!

On this episode Tyson Alger of The Athletic joins to discuss the elections (2:24), the return of Oregon Ducks and Pac-12 football (5:31), the retirement of his former colleague Ken Goe of the Oregonian (16:23), What does LeBron's 4th title mean for his legacy? (28:02), race and debate culture within sport (31:05) and more!

On this episode NBA Veteran/Activist Etan Thomas joined to discuss his criticism of Charles Barkley and Shaq on their commentary of the Breonna Taylor verdict (2:22), shares his thoughts on activism within the NBA today in comparison to his playing days (9:35), LeBron Vs. MJ G.O.A.T. debate (14:43), the NBA Finals (20:20), Allen Iverson's "All the Smoke" Interview (24:55), his hype music during his playing days (34:20) and more!

On this episode we recap game one and preview the remainder of the NBA Finals (2:58), the impact of Allen Iverson following his "All the Smoke Interview (14:16), Presidential debate 2020 (31:26), NFL and Coronavirus (54:10) and more!

On this episode we discuss the charges (or lack thereof) in the Breonna Taylor case (8:08), NBA playoff update (29:47), What is the song of the year to this point? (52:37), Joe Budden launches podcast network (1:01:45) and more!

On this episode Sports Writers Jessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson joined to discuss their new book "Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back" and how it came to be (2:10). They also discuss their own difficulties of loving sports amongst the immoral things those sports/events have to offer (24:58). DeVon also expresses his gratitude because he gave a statement for the book, which is a first for him (33:41) They discuss their podcasts and what it means to their careers as Jessica co-hosts the "Burn It All Down" feminist sports podcast, Kavitha hosts "The Lead" which The Athletic's national daily sports news podcast (44:25) and more!

On this episode DeVon was joined by Award-Winning Sports Journalist John Canzano to discuss his annual Top 25 Most Influential Sports Figures in the state of Oregon list (4:53), What's next for the Portland Trailblazers? (15:42), Predicts who will win the NBA Finals (22:24), story time w/ John Canzano and how he deals with critics of his work (25:06). John talks about his most impactful story he's ever written (31:18), the passing of Clifford Robinson, John Thompson and Chadwick Boseman (34:26). Canzano also gives a message to inspiring sports journalists (42:39).

On this episode Justin Myers of NBC Sports Northwest and podcast host Alex Moore joins DeVon for a "Justin and DeVon" show reunion. We discuss the NBA boycott (6:52), college football during the pandemic and the age old debate on if college athletes should be paid (26:31), Alex's new podcast "The Tequila Experiment" (49:55). DeVon and Justin try to fix race relations with their old radio segment "Ebony and Ivory" (57:02), and they all finish with the "Takin L's segment" (106:48).

On this episode the co-hosts of the "Open Invitation Podcast" Omar Sarouli and Tyler Duncan joined DeVon to discuss the Blazers Vs. Lakers (6:00), LeBron's Hat selection to game 1(16:06)

Masai Ujiri footage being provoked by law enforcement (27:47), Verzuz battles (39:19), "Takin L's" segment (47:37)and more!

DISCLAIMER: Excuse the static coming from host DeVon Pouncey from 26-34 mins. Shit happens!

On this episode Emmy-Award Winning Sports Anchor Orlando Sanchez joined DeVon Pouncey to discuss Damian Lillard being the best player in the bubble? (3:53), Scenarios for the Blazers going into there last seeding game against the Nets (12:34), reflections on the late great Chef B (15:38), Portland Timbers win the MLS is back tournament (22:43), Orlando describes the process leading up to him winning an Emmy this summer (28:35), College Football is postponed until at least 2021 (38:10), lastly they end talking music and sneakers (46:36).