The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach, is back with another episode. Fentress and Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers' 139-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night to open the season. They also discuss any silver linings, Scoot Henderson not starting and when the Blazers mi…

Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers’ first two preseason games, specifically the play of Scoot Henderson and rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, they reflect on coach Chauncey Billups’ Hall of Fame speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses troubling injuries to Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams III, Fan Fest, and the preseason opener Friday in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices저자 The Oregonian/OregonLive

Michael Bailey joins Don in discussing the current cultural status of superheroes and what might happen as they continue throughout the end of the 21st Century! to write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews Monday’s media and examines the best position battles that began with Tuesday’s start of training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices저자 The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the guards. Also, the new TV partner is announced, and the WNBA will return to Portland in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The guys react to the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and discuss how the media has been presenting Trump during this election cycle. To write in, e-mail at ! Note: This episode was recorded before the second attempted assassination on Trump over the following weekend.

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the forward situation. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija seem like a solid pairing, but will either still be around when the team starts winning again? Also, does the roster have another forward …

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, start their training camp previews with a look at the center position. What does the present and future look like for Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan? Can they co-exist? And for how long? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

Sports writer and scientist Brad Balukjian stops by to discuss his fascinating, thought-provoking and important new book, The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania. Here are some highlights – 5:29-5:49: “The book really is about the line, the borderbetween fiction and fact or myth and reality and work and shoot in Kayfabe terms. … to…

Jesse and Don wrap up their catch-up discussion on Dragon Ball, with a review of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and a discussion of the impending Dragon Ball Daima series! Could this signal the end of Dragon Ball as a franchise..?

Jesse and Don wrap up their catch-up discussion on Dragon Ball, with a review of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and a discussion of the impending Dragon Ball Daima series! Could this signal the end of Dragon Ball as a franchise..? To email the show, write in at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

The boys are back! Donovan and Jesse return to play catch-up on the events since the last time they discussed Dragon Ball Super...sort of. Neither have seen the remainder of the DBS anime, but they have seen the most recent theatrical films! Here's part one of the discussion, which focuses on most things they've missed, know nothing about and also …

The boys are back! Donovan and Jesse return to play catch-up on the events since the last time they discussed Dragon Ball Super...sort of. Neither have seen the remainder of the DBS anime, but they have seen the most recent theatrical films! Here's part one of the discussion, which focuses on most things they've missed, know nothing about and also …

This week, Donovan and Harrison take the temperature of the nation and-- ooh! Fire indeed hot! For the first time, we're actually delighted to be on this roller coaster, but please, let this be the final drop. Picking up where we left off -- at a particular low point -- we recap the surprising upswing on the Democratic side.…

Stop in at your local bookstore and look around -- and shield your eyes! How do we explain the explosion of books we might describe as "dark" and "spicy"? Donovan talks to his fellow bookseller Danielle to delve into the history of the phenomenon, starting with Amazon and indie publishing houses, and then their deep implications. And how can Disney…

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, provides a final assessment of the Trail Blazers' summer league performance, complete with individual grades for Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert, Justin Minaya, and Bryce McGowens. Plus, is the USA men's basketball team vulnerable? Learn …

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, evaluates the Trail Blazers first three summer league games with a focus on the play of rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, why people should leave Bronny James alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The guys get back to work talking politics in the wake of calls of Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic Candidate after a monstrous debate performance against Donald Trump. To write in, e-mail us at !

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, gets you ready for the start of summer league play this weekend. What to look for from rookie center Donovan Clingan and others. Plus, should Scoot Henderson have been added to the roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the selection of Donovan Clingan out of Connecticut with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft, and takes a look at the team’s acquisition of forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon and draft picks. Learn more about yo…

It’s NBA draft week, and the Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the latest mock drafts while attempting to predict what the Blazers might do in an unpredictable draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Dan and Harry discuss Tupac's legacy and mythology after having just watched the lamentable All Eyez On Me film. To write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

This week the guys discuss the legacy of Tupac Shakur - before, during and after watching the 2017 biopic All Eyez On Me!

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dives into next week’s NBA draft, praises Payton Pritchard and gives their take on the drama surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to Bill Walton dying at the age of 71 on Monday, and discusses his legacy as a player and broadcaster. Craig has stories. Also, the Blazers continue their pre-draft workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Jonathan returns to discuss the legendary Rap Beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar! To write in, e-mail at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

Don and Harry talk Modern Romance hot off TikTok, bookstores and film. To write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the Trail Blazers falling to No. 7 in Sunday's NBA draft lottery. Select for need? Take the best player available? Trade pick? Package pick to trade up? Decisions, decisions for the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the depth of the Western Conference on display during the NBA playoffs and how far the Blazers trail several elite teams with young talent. Also, Damian Lillard's playoff run with the Bucks comes to an early end. And are the Blazers set at…

The guys talk Trump Trial, Election 2024 and preview the discussion for next episode! To write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the franchise’s offseason following a 21-61 season. Plus, why the Blazers retained coach Chauncey Billups, why GM Joe Cronin plans to remain on the development path and what to expect this offseason and next season. Learn more about your a…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses rookie Scoot Henderson’s growth during the team's recent road trip, as well as what we've learned about the young forwards and what we hope to learn during upcoming exit interviews following the end of the season. Learn more about your ad …

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, takes a look at Chauncey Billups getting elected into the Hall of Fame, how the Blazers ended their 10-game losing streak with a "bad win" and if any signs of hope for the future have been on display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses rookie Scoot Henderson’s recent struggles, forward Kris Murray’s potential, and coach Chauncey Billlups’ future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices저자 The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Deandre Ayton’s dominant play and react to his comments to Fentress about his transformation into becoming a dominant force for the Blazers. Also, Ayton talked about that whole situation with the ice strom. Plus, Scoot Henderson and when is …

The Next Dimension returns to give thanks and fond farewells to the mangaka master, Akira Toriyama.

Donovan Grant and Jesse Garrett return to give thanks and farewells to the legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, discussing his career, legacy and influence on entire generations. To write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com

This week, Peter joins to discuss the X-Men!

This episode of Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews the team's 2-1 weekend with a focus on Anfernee Simons, the team's young forwards and if Dalano Blanton is a keeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the Blazers’ horrible loss Sunday night to the Charlotte Hornets and what it means big picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices저자 The Oregonian/OregonLive

This week the guys look at four examples of media covering real world issues and historical events. Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Amazing Spider-Man, Futurama and the 2013 Mark Wahlberg film Patriot's Day are all featured. To write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews the team's inactivity at the trade deadline, what GM Joe Cronin said regarding feeling good about where the team is headed and what teams in the NBA are worse off than the struggling Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices.…

This week, Donovan and Harrison take the nation's temperature on the 2024 presidential election

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, returns to Wednesday night's epic atmosphere during the Portland Trail Blazers’ win over Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks. Also, trade talk, what to expect in the second half from these Blazers and the evolution of Anfernee Sim…

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the Portland Trail Blazers’ first half of the season while naming MVP, most improved, best rookies, biggest disappointment, greatest surprise and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The guys return to the teachings of Steven Segal, studying his politics (?), pandemic procedure (??) and approach to dealing with Neo-Nazis (???) in 1998's The Patriot! To write in, email at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

The epic two-part saga concludes with an epic runtime, but what else can you expect when it's finally time to dish about Spider-Man and Godzilla? Also, Barbie, Chill Kill, Blue Beetle, Killers of the Flower Moon, blaxploitation, and the worst anime of all time! What do you think? How did 2023's entertainment stack up to previous years?…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the improvement of Scoot Henderson, Jabari Walker, Duop Reath and Ibou Badji. Also, what do victories mean for this team, if anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…