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Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey
On the Wake up and Win podcast we focus on the intersectionality of sports, politics and culture. Our goal in every episode is to give our listeners a formula to go out and win.
Episodes
- Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey
Episode 346: "Let's Live it Up"
On this episode DeVon shares his thoughts on Jay-Z being announced as the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show headliner (6:20), WNBA Finals heading into Game 6…
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Episode 345: "Chaotic, but Poetic"
On this episode we discuss the WNBA Finals and why it is the best matchup for the league (29:40) , and how it correlates to Commissioner Kathy Engelbert…
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Episode 344: "Code Name Howie" Featuring Dave Zirin *LIVE CONVERSATION*
On this special LIVE EPISODE at Powell's bookstore in Portland, Oregon DeVon moderates a conversation with Author and Journalist Dave Zirin about his recently…
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Episode 343: "In Kirk we Trust"
On this episode DeVon shares an update (6:38). The guys then move on to discuss their thoughts and predictions on the WNBA playoffs (19:47), thoughts on the…
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Episode 342: "The Curse Continues"
On this episode we respond to a listener question about staying a Football fan while considering CTE (13:30). We also discuss Naomi Osaka paying homage to…
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Episode 341: "The Political Theater Continues"
On this episode we discuss attending the Star Awards during PDX Hip-Hop week where DJ Pounce received an award (8:45), the passing of Dolly Parton and her…
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Episode 340: "So Be It"
On this episode we share our thoughts about Stephen A. Smith receiving the "Thumbs Down" award from the NABJ (18:50). We also reflect on it being 10 years…
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Episode 339: "Time For an Intervention"
On this episode we discuss social issues surrounding the WNBA including two former NBA players declaring to play in the WNBA (10:27), Tim Anderson retires from…
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Episode 338: "Check Yourself"
On this episode DeVon shares his thoughts on former NBA player Jalen Rose saying NBA coverage is "weak" and why he disagreed with Rose' reasons (19:47), and…
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Episode 337: "Sport of Politics"
On this episode we discuss Spain winning the World Cup (4:35), ESPN layoffs including Ryan Clark and Cam Newton (13:36), DeVon shares his thought's on Future's…
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Episode 336: "On and Off the Pitch"
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…
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Episode 335: "There's Game To Be Got Here"
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)…
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Episode 334: "Don't Quench the Spirit"
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…
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Episode 333: "Blickity Black"
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…
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Episode 332: "Kicking" Featuring Dr. Jules Boykoff
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…
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Episode 331: "Optically..."
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…
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Episode 330: "The 'Drake' Cast"
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…
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Episode 329: "Vibes are High"
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…
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Episode 328: "Elements" Featuring Senator Ron Wyden
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…
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Episode 327: "Proof is in the Pudding"
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…
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Episode 326: "Knocked The Bully Out"
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…
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Episode 325: "(DeVon) Hurley"
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)…
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Episode 324: "Hustling Backwards"
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…
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Episode 323: "Two Things Can Be True"
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…
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Episode 322: "Last Calls"
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…
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Episode 321: "They Need Me"
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…
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Episode 320: "Peekaboo"
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…
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Episode 319: "Household name?"
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…
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Episode 318: "Vaudevillian Broadcasting"
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…
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Episode 317: "Diamond Year"
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…
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Episode 316: "The Historic Revenue Stream"
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)…
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Episode 315: "Breaking The Ice"
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!
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Episode 314: "The Process"
On this episode DeVon and Spencer share their predictions on recently released grammy nominations (5:00), DeVon then shares his thoughts on attending the…
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Episode 313: "I Might Leave Early..."
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)…
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Episode 312: "Not Compelled"
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…
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Episode 311: "A Genius Conversation"
On this episode we begin by discussing opening night of the NBA and the NBC braodcast (5:30), Portland Fire hire Head Coach Alex Sarama and other WNBA news…
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Episode 310: "Big 3 to Big Me"
On this episode we discuss the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (7:55), the latest in the WNBA including the playoffs, A'ja MVP honors and coaching changes…
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Episode 309: "Speaking of Hits..."
On this episode we discuss recent happenings in the WNBA playoffs (11:15), Coach Dan Lanning's post game comments regarding the Charlie Kirk incident (29:55)…
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Episode 308: "The Bull Don't Care"
On this episode we share our thoughts regarding the assasination of Charlie Kirk and what it could mean for the future (6:30), President Trumps "like living in…
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Episode 307: "Key Intersections" Featuring Hank Stern
On this episode friennd of the show Hank Stern (Oregon Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden) joined to discuss the passing and legacy of George Raveling…
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Episode 306: "The Eye Test"
On this solo episode DeVon reacts to the introductory press conference for Portland Fire General Manager Vanja Cernivec (6:35). DeVon also shares his thoughts…
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Episode 305: "Between the Cracks"
On this episode DeVon reflects on his experience attending the Big 3 celebrity game and semifinals in Dallas (9:41). The guys also discuss the latest in the…
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Episode 304: "Follow The Art"
On this episode we reflect on the passing of Hulk Hogan (21:42), we celebrate C.C. Sabathia officially being inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47) and we…
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Episode 304: "Follow The Art"
On this episode we reflect on the passing of Hollywood Hulk Hogan (21:42), celebrate the achievement of C.C. Sabathia being officially inducted into the Hall…
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Episode 303: "Pay Us What You Owe Us"
On this episode the guys discuss the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers (4:58), the Stud Budz shine during WNBA All-Star weekend (32:11)…
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Episode 302: "Malice in the Palace"
On this episode DeVon recaps the opportunity to DJ during D.O.L.L.A. weekend in Palm Springs, CA (5:35). The guys then go on to discuss their thoughts around…
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Episode 301: "Big Bad Bill"
On this episode we open up discussing our trip up to Seattle last week. We go on to discuss WNBA expansion to Philly, Detroit and Cleveland (26:04), Portland's…
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Episode 300: "Three - Double - Oh"
On this episode we waste no time celebrating reaching the episode 300 milestone! We also recap the NBA Finals (19:20), the latest in the WNBA (47:10), we share…
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Episode 299: "Unapologetically Black"
On this Juneteenth episode DeVon recaps his black rodeo weekend experience in Portland (3:10). We also discuss Glorilla winning a gospel BET award and what…
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Episode 298: "Everyday People" Featuring David Pouncey Sr.
On this episode David Pouncey Sr. joins to reflect on the life of his cousin Sylvester Stewart affectionately known as Sly Stone (3:50). Then DeVon and Spencer…
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Episode 297: "Double Crossover" Featuring Dr. Courtney M. Cox
On this episode Dr. Courtney M. Cox joins to discuss her journey from journalist to professor and now author (5:30). We also discuss a wide range of women's…
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Episode 296: "Just Be Happy"
On this episode DeVon discusses topics surrounding the WNBA opening weekend (4:50), New York Times article about Stephen A. Smith wanting to be Joe Rogan?…
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Episode 295: "Next Generation Surfacing..."
On this episode we discuss NBC's announcement of Michael Jordan becoming a Special Contributor for next seasons NBA coverage (2:30), Portland Trailblazers for…
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Episode 294: "Knicks in 6"
On this episode we discuss an article about broadcaster/DJ Adam Amin who is based in Chicago (3:57), NBA playoffs (12:30) and the WNBA is back (50:20)!
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Episode 293: "Farewell, Street Roots"
On this episode we discuss the controversy around Shedeur Sanders 5th round NFL draft selection (5:50), latest thoughts on the NBA playoffs (35:45), DeVon…
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Episode 292: "The Warm Up" Featuring Senator Ron Wyden
On this episode Chris James joins to discuss Lowkey Golf and their upcoming golf tournament (6:05), latest in the NBA playoffs (13:52), and friend of the show…
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Episode 291: "Defensive Specialists"
On this episode we congratulate Portland Trailblazers Coach Chauncey Billups for receiving a multiyear extension (5:58), make our NBA postseason predictions…
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Episode 290: "Gator Boys Stay Hot"
On this episode we congratulate Joe Cronin for receiving at multi-year extention as the Portland Trailblazers (2:00), NCAA Women's and Men's March Madness…
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Episode 289: "One More" Featuring Alex Moore
On this episode we are joined by Alex Moore and we discuss our predictions for the Men's and Women's Final Four (4:52), Alex's new podcast episode release…
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Episode 288: "Give it Up"
On this episode we rapid fire through many topics starting with a reflection from DeVon on finishing up his 2nd season as the broadcast analyst for the Rip…