Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey

On this episode Portland Trailblazers beat reporter for The Oregonian Aaron Fentress joined DeVon Pouncey to discuss the performance of Carmelo Anthony in the bubble (7:56), best and worse case scenario for the Portland Trailblazers going forward in the seeding games (16:11), the commodification of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem (26:42), will the NFL be able to complete a season (39:12), Pac-12 football players boycott (43:30) and more!

On this episode Andrew Greif(Los Angeles Clippers Beat Reporter)of the LA Times joined us from Orlando, Fl for a jam packed episode to discuss his arrival for the NBA's return (1:14), reflects on the passing of Kobe Bryant (8:48), Clippers and NBA Social justice coverage (18:00), Lou Williams Magic City appearance (24:20), who will lose in the return of the NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers Vs. Los Angeles Lakers (32:35)and more!

On this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joins DeVon to discuss PDX Protests and how it has been invaded by Trump's Federal Troops (2:37), Protesting with Founder of the Portland Chapter of the Black Panther Party Kent Ford (20:20), Jules new book "NOlympians: Inside the Fight Against Capitalist Mega-sports in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Beyond"(24:47), should the Olympics still be cancelled? (follow up on Jules New York Times article titled 'Cancel. The. Olympics' 43:19), Takin L's segment (54:30) and more!

On another rapid fire episode we discuss the Washington Football team changing their mascot (10:00), LeBron James not wearing a Social Justice Slogan on his jersey (13:44), Would you send your 5-Star athlete child to an HBCU? (19:47), Snoop Dogg Vs. DMX (28:40), Nick Cannon gets fired from Viacom (35:00), and in our "Takin L's" segment we gives losses to August Alsina and Chance The Rapper (41:20)

On this week's episode Sports Journalist Shireen Ahmed joins the podcast to discuss and highlight Female Athlete activism during the pandemic (5:48), The recent work of Maya Moore (8:20), the National Women's Soccer League being the first to return to sports in America (13:23), the Toronto Raptors defending their NBA title in the "bubble" (18:45), Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Toronto, Canada (32:16), and Bubba Wallace fighting for Justice in the world of Nascar (44:20).

On this episode we took a rapid fire approach in discussing several topics starting with Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots (8:51), Damian Lillard on the NBA 2k cover (15:30), LeBron and Maverick Carter SpringHill Entertainment raises $100 Million(25:19), Jadakiss and Fabolous Verzuz battle (30:10), BET Awards recap (37:13), And the losers in our "Takin L's" segment are President Donald Trump due to his arrest warrant in Iran (47:21) and Terry Crews for his Black Lives Matter tweet (48:37)

On this episode we discuss Bubba Wallace and his recent experiences within Nascar (14:55), Where do we stand on Covid-19? (39:20), and DeVon is FINALLY watching Insecure (52:38)

On this episode we discuss NBA players not returning (6:50), J. Cole backlash for his new single (26:20) Dame D.O.L.L.A. new music (32:35), Takin L's recipient- Mike Gundy Head Coach of Oklahoma State University(43:30)

On this episode we recap The Last Dance docu-series as it has concluded (5:50), What Hip-hop artist most reminds you of Dennis Rodman? (13:18), Recap of the last two Versus battles Erykah Vs. Jill Scott (24:35) and Ludacris Vs. Nelly (29:05). We finish the episode with our "Takin L's" segment (40:19)

Who will win the Erykah Badu Vs. Jill Scott beat battle? (5:05)

Michael Jordan's activism or lack there of? (11:20)

Who Makes their teammates better Michael or Scottie? (30:35)

Takin L's? (43:52)