Trail Daddy: A Trail Blazers Podcast Hosted by Dave Deckard

Trail Daddy: A Trail Blazers Podcast Hosted by Dave Deckard

Join us for a spin around the Blazers and the NBA as a whole.

Episodes

April 28, 2025 34 mins
What will the Blazers do in the off-season? Dave runs down the procedure step by step: draft, trades, contracts, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hear Dave take the gloves off discussing the rationale, the caveats, and the potential problems behind the Blazers extending the contract of Head Coach Chauncey Billups. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dave looks at the upcoming end of the Trail Blazers' 24-25 season. What are we seeing, what are we hoping for, and what to watch for in the final games of the year! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this week's episode Dave talks about the most promising Trail Blazers losing streak of the season, the ins and outs (and future) of Coach Chauncey Billups, the development of your favorite Blazers, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dave takes stock of the Blazers season so far. After 59 games, what questions have been answered, and how might that affect the road forward this summer? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Blazers have won 6 of 7 games! What in the world is going on? Dave breaks down how their play has improved in January, the players most responsible for the upswing, and why this might be significant for the franchise. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Blazers are in the middle of a rough stretch but Scoot Henderson sure is looking good! Dave discusses the reason and significance of these developments and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Anfernee Simons is making waves with his interview about his struggles with the current incarnation of the Trail Blazers. How valid are his complains and where does the weight lie in this argument? Is this the end for Ant? Hot show ahead! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Blazers have rented out entire rows of seats on the struggle bus this month. Dave shares the root causes of their woes, including one very surprising source that was supposed to be a strength. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's Black Friday weekend! Dave Deckard runs down the Trail Blazers roster asking whether we should buy or pass on the direction of the team and its main members. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Blazers won two games in a row this week! Dave breaks down how it happened, all the players stepping up right now, and what it means for the future. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Trail Blazers hold a 2-3 record after wins this week versus the Pelicans and Clippers! Could it get any better? Dave Deckard shares how, plus all the things going well for the young club! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Portland Trail Blazers have returned and so has the Trail Daddy Podcast! Hear Dave Deckard break down Portland's opening night game versus the Warriors, their new players, and the fresh approach to the season! How successful can they be? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about yo...
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Today Dave takes time to remember Bill Walton through his unique contribution to the Trail Blazers and their fan base. Hear how Dollar Bill established a relationship that nobody else could, or has, between Portland fans and NBA basketball. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your...
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Dave Deckard does what he does best, taking you on a tour of Portland Trail Blazers head coaches and their tenures, asking what the history of the franchise can teach us about Chauncey Billups, his prospects, and his tenure today. Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choice...
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Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks got eliminated from the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dave puts the loss, and Lillard's career, in perspective. Does this diminish, or change, anything? Who is Damian Lillard, really? And how should he be interpreted in Trail Blazers lore? Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmai...
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In this edition of Trail Daddy, Dave Deckard answers your questions about the biggest story of the Trail Blazers season, drafting big men, and Head Coach Chauncey Billups. Don't miss it! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer Logo by William P. Gilmer gilwp@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In the inaugural episode of a new Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard looks at 5 questions dogging the Trail Blazers right now and whether the team has made any progress towards answering them. In the midst of a frustrating season, let's take stock of the franchise and see where they need to go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 24, 2024 43 mins
Dave Deckard returns to podcasting with Trail Daddy, your weekly show covering the Portland Trail Blazers. In this inaugural episode, Dave addresses a half-dozen misconceptions surrounding the Blazers during this rough season and opens up hope for the path ahead. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 7, 2023 75 mins
In this special Damian Lillard edition of the Blazer's Edge Podcast, Dave Deckard welcomes old podcast partner Danny Marang as the two discuss all things Damian Lillard, from his history and significance to the Trail Blazers to the (maybe necessary) acrimony surrounding his departure to the fruits of the deal that sent him to Milwaukee. Don't miss this XL tribute to Dame and the Blazers! Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer ⁠https://l...
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