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02/27/08--15:58: Pritchard and Quick audio (chan 1072931)

Here's the audio from today's chat with Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard and The Oregonian's Jason Quick. We talk about the Blazers' scouting, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge and much, much more. Give it a listen.

Here's the audio from today's chat with Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard and The Oregonian's Jason Quick. We talk about the Blazers' scouting, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge and much, much more. Give it a listen.

(The audio starts out quiet and picks up after a minute or two, I apologize for that)

Kicking things off with KP ...

Jason Quick carries us home ...



The entire chat is available to download here (18 MB).

We hope to do another chat next week. So get your questions ready and I'll try and get better between now and then.

Leave comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




03/20/08--17:50: Quick podcast: with Oden updates (chan 1072931)

Due to a schedule change this week (working the graveyard shift) I wasn't able to do a "live" chat with Jason Quick, but we did go one-on-one today for about 20 minutes. Quick talks about watching Greg Oden run the hills of Tigard with Nate McMillan and trainer Jay Jensen, the status of Darius Miles, LaMarcus Aldridge's big play...

Photo by The Oregonian

Due to a schedule change this week (working the graveyard shift) I wasn't able to do a "live" chat with Jason Quick, but we did go one-on-one today for about 20 minutes.

Quick talks about watching Greg Oden run the hills of Tigard with Nate McMillan and trainer Jay Jensen, the status of Darius Miles, LaMarcus Aldridge's big play recently, Brandon Roy's minutes as the season winds down, and much more.

And I, as always, keep it monotone and chew on my words exceptionally. Enjoy.

The entire chat is available to download here (11 MB).

Leave comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




04/28/08--13:50: 4/28 Quick podcast (chan 1072931)

It's been a long time ... I shouldn't have left you ... without a Quick Chat to step to. I was able to wrestle down Jason Quick for close to a half an hour today to talk about how the Blazers finished the season, Sergio Rodriguez, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, James Jones and next year's playoffs. And of course,...

The OregonianDude in the back, that's Quick.

It's been a long time ... I shouldn't have left you ... without a Quick Chat to step to. I was able to wrestle down Jason Quick for close to a half an hour today to talk about how the Blazers finished the season, Sergio Rodriguez, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, James Jones and next year's playoffs. And of course, a little You be the GM. Give it a listen.

Or you can download the podcast here (15 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.

The audio is in mono rather than stereo, so you only get one earful. Wouldn't be the Quick Chat without some bogus audio issues.




05/07/08--11:26: Podcast: Blazers Assistant GM Tom Penn (chan 1072931)

I had a chance to catch up with Blazers Assistant GM Tom Penn today to talk a little bit about his first year with the organization, scouting and the draft process, the upcoming cap space the Blazers face (summer '09) and much more. Get your listen on.



I had a chance to catch up with Blazers Assistant GM Tom Penn today to talk a little bit about his first year with the organization, scouting and the draft process, the upcoming cap space the Blazers face (summer '09) and much more. Get your listen on.


Or you can download the podcast here (11 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.

For a history lesson: here's Casey's interview with Penn from last year, shortly after he was hired. Or if you're into reading, here's the transcript (via Blazer's Edge).




05/19/08--15:16: Podcast: Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio (chan 1072931)

I caught up with Brian Berger of the nationally syndicated Sports Business Radio, now available on 95.5 The Game, to talk a little Blazers. In this episode, Berger touched on his time with the organization, the NBA Lottery and Lottery Draft, the PG situation, Greg Oden, the playoffs and the Comcast-satellite debacle. Get your listen on.

I caught up with Brian Berger of the nationally syndicated Sports Business Radio, now available on 95.5 The Game, to talk a little Blazers. In this episode, Berger touched on his time with the organization, the NBA Lottery and Lottery Draft, the PG situation, Greg Oden, the playoffs and the Comcast-satellite debacle.

Get your listen on.

Or you can download the podcast here (18 MB).

Be sure to check out Berger's Blog on SBR (also in my favorite links to the left) for some good daily reading.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




05/21/08--14:54: Podcast: Quick lottery chat (chan 1072931)

A double goodness of Blazers audio this week. In this edition, I Q&A'd Mr. Jason Quick on the NBA Draft Lottery, the Blazers holding the 13th pick, Kirk Hinrich, Jose Calderon and Rudy Fernandez. Get your listen on.

A double goodness of Blazers audio this week. In this edition, I Q&A'd Mr. Jason Quick on the NBA Draft Lottery, the Blazers holding the 13th pick, Kirk Hinrich, Jose Calderon and Rudy Fernandez. Get your listen on.

Or you can download the podcast here (14 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




06/02/08--14:11: Podcast: Expressing the Draft (chan 1072931)

I'll admit, I'm a major draft junkie, be it NBA or NFL (yes, I'm that guy who watches all 7 rounds). So lucky for me, and hopefully you, that I was able to hop on the horn today with Jonathan Givony, the President of DraftExpress.com, today for about 20 minutes. I asked Givony about the Orlando pre-draft camp, who stood...

I'll admit, I'm a major draft junkie, be it NBA or NFL (yes, I'm that guy who watches all 7 rounds). So lucky for me, and hopefully you, that I was able to hop on the horn today with Jonathan Givony, the President of DraftExpress.com, today for about 20 minutes. I asked Givony about the Orlando pre-draft camp, who stood out, a few of the potential lottery picks including Jerryd Bayless, Russell Westbrook and Joe Alexander, and Kevin Love.

We also touched on the best fit for the Blazers, the possibility of moving up in the draft and Rudy Fernandez.

Get your eardrums ready ...

Or you can download the podcast here (10 MB).

Be sure to check out DraftExpress.com for more daily player and draft updates than you can handle. He has a podcast of his own up today as well.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




06/17/08--15:56: Podcast: Blazers Mike Barrett (of TV fame) (chan 1072931)

I was able to catch up with Blazers Broadcasting play-by-play man, and expert blogger, Mike Barrett today, post workout. The list of things we didn't talk about would be shorter than what we did, but here's the rundown of topics: predraft workouts, Joe Alexander and Russell Westbrook, this year's draft vs. last, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, and Petteri Koponen, and...

I was able to catch up with Blazers Broadcasting play-by-play man, and expert blogger, Mike Barrett today, post workout. The list of things we didn't talk about would be shorter than what we did, but here's the rundown of topics: predraft workouts, Joe Alexander and Russell Westbrook, this year's draft vs. last, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, and Petteri Koponen, and much more.

Get your eardrums ready ...

Or you can download the podcast here (16 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




07/10/08--13:13: Quick podcast: post-rookies, pre-Vegas (chan 1072931)

The incomparable Jason Quick joined me today to discuss the Blazers new rookies Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum (along with Ike Diogu), practicing before Summer League and Bayless' fire, the loss of James Jones and what it means to the team (and locker room), next year's starting rotation, Nate McMillan and when Greg Oden will be ready for scrimmage....

Photo from BMAC Lifestyle Photography

The incomparable Jason Quick joined me today to discuss the Blazers new rookies Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum (along with Ike Diogu), practicing before Summer League and Bayless' fire, the loss of James Jones and what it means to the team (and locker room), next year's starting rotation, Nate McMillan and when Greg Oden will be ready for scrimmage.

Get your eardrums ready.






Or you can download the podcast here (15 MB).

Check out more of Oden's Pilates routine like the one above at BMAC Lifestyle Photography.




07/16/08--17:34: Podcast: Summer League and DraftExpress (chan 1072931)

It's a double dose of Vegas audio today. In this, the first installment, I caught up with Matt Kamalsky and Mike Schmidt of DraftExpress.com, both of whom have been covering the NBA Summer Leagues feverishly. Or you can download the mp3 (7MB) Big thanks to Mike and Matt for dropping knowledge.

It's a double dose of Vegas audio today. In this, the first installment, I caught up with Matt Kamalsky and Mike Schmidt of DraftExpress.com, both of whom have been covering the NBA Summer Leagues feverishly.

Or you can download the mp3 (7MB)

Big thanks to Mike and Matt for dropping knowledge.





09/17/08--14:22: Quick Chat: "Oden will be better than expected" (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with The Oregonian's Jason Quick.

Bruce Ely / The Oregonian

That's the belief of The Oregonian's Jason Quick, as heard today on Wednesday's revival of the Quick Chat.

Along with Oden, Quick touches on the arrival of Rudy Fernandez, Jerryd Bayless, LaMarcus Aldridge, Travis Outlaw and 'Rip City Revival' and tons more (as in 45 minutes tons).

Get your listen on.

I've split it into two parts, hopefully everyone can get the audio now.

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Or you can download the mp3 (31 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.

For bonus Blazers coverage, be sure to check out the Wednesday edition of the trailblazers.com podcast with the incomparable Casey Holdahl and Co.




10/02/08--17:47: 10/2 Quick Chat: Talking training camp (chan 1072931)

Oregonian Blazers beat writer, and super Angels honk, Jason Quick joined me today to jump into the Blazers' training camp. Included is a Greg Oden update, the latest on the Steve Blake injury and the front runner for the point guard spot, rookies, LaMarcus Aldridge, the surprisingly ahead-of-schedule Brandon Roy and much more. Listen up.

Oregonian Blazers beat writer, and super Angels honk, Jason Quick joined me today to jump into the Blazers' training camp. Included is a Greg Oden update, the latest on the Steve Blake injury and the front runner for the point guard spot, rookies, LaMarcus Aldridge, the surprisingly ahead-of-schedule Brandon Roy and much more.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the mp3 (25 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




10/09/08--15:35: 10/9 Quick Chat: all about the preseason (chan 1072931)

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick joins me to talk about the first two preseason games, the debuts of Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez and Jerryd Bayless, along with Martell Webster's foot surgery and the 15th and final roster spot.

Bruce Ely / The Oregonian

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick joins me to talk about the first two preseason games, the debuts of Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez and Jerryd Bayless, along with Martell Webster's foot surgery and the 15th and final roster spot.

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Or you can download the mp3 (25 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




10/16/08--15:18: 10/16 Quick Chat: Nicolas Batum a season-opening starter? (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers as Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick talks about the possibility of Nicolas Batum starting at small forward on opening day, pressure on Greg Oden, the confidence of Brandon Roy and much, much more. 43 minutes to be exact. Listen up.

The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers as Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick talks about the possibility of Nicolas Batum starting at small forward on opening day, pressure on Greg Oden, the confidence of Brandon Roy and much, much more. 43 minutes to be exact.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the (large) mp3 (41 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


10/23/08--15:28: 10/23 Quick Chat: Oden improving, more Nic Batum and the end of the Steven Hill era (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick as he discusses the waning games of the preseason, the improved play (and minutes) of Greg Oden, Brandon Roy's thoughts on Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup, how many minutes Rudy Fernandez will see, Jerryd Bayless and much more. Listen up.



Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick as he discusses the waning games of the preseason, the improved play (and minutes) of Greg Oden, Brandon Roy's thoughts on Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup, how many minutes Rudy Fernandez will see, Jerryd Bayless and much more.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the (large) mp3 (40 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


11/13/08--16:09: 11/13 Quick Chat on the four-game win streak, Oden's return and Rudy for ROY (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers as The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us from The Big Easy to talk about the Blazers four-game win streak, the leadership of Brandon Roy, the return of Greg Oden and the play of Rudy Fernandez. Listen up. And don't forget to power vote Roy, Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge in the 2009 All-Star game.



Go inside the Blazers as The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us from The Big Easy to talk about the Blazers four-game win streak, the leadership of Brandon Roy, the return of Greg Oden and the play of Rudy Fernandez.

Listen up.

And don't forget to power vote Roy, Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge in the 2009 All-Star game.

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Or you can download the (large) mp3 (26 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


11/20/08--15:15: Jason Quick chat: Building confidence, Webster's return and Oden's dominance (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick.

Photo by Bruce Ely / The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers as The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us to talk about the Blazers growing confidence, LaMarcus Aldridge's recent struggles, the improved defense of Travis Outlaw and play of Sergio Rodriguez, Greg Oden and much more.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the mp3 (33 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


12/04/08--15:44: Jason Quick chat: starring Brandon Roy as The Reason (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with The Oregonian's Jason Quick.

Bruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers with The Oregonian's Jason Quick as we talk about the steady hand and leadership of Brandon Roy, the career-best play of Joel Przybilla, the return of Martell Webster, Portland's depth and the six-game win streak on the line Friday night against East-leading Boston (18-2).

Listen up.

For more on Roy, "one of the bosses in the NBA," check out this piece from Sports Illustrated's Ian Thomsen.






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12/11/08--15:36: Podcast: GM Kevin Pritchard talks Trail Blazers (chan 1072931)

Pritchard on Greg Oden and patience, scouting overseas, Rudy Fernandez, Nicolas Batum and team chemistry.



The Oregonian

Trail Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard on Portland's successful start, Greg Oden and patience, scouting overseas, Rudy Fernandez and Nicolas Batum, building team chemistry and addressing the trade debate.

Listen up.










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12/18/08--16:07: Jason Quick Chat: Sergio's improvement, Oden's first month and Brandon Roy taking over (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick on Portland's poor defense and finding its identity, Brandon Roy taking his game to another level, the improvement of Sergio Rodriguez, Greg Oden's first month in the NBA and much, much more. Listen up.



Bruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick on Portland's poor defense and finding its identity, Brandon Roy taking his game to another level, the improvement of Sergio Rodriguez, Greg Oden's first month in the NBA and much, much more.

Listen up.





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