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

August 19, 2025 37 mins
Dave talks about the new Blazers owners and the 2025-26 schedule! Big changes are afoot in Portland, but for whom and what will they look like? 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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What is the value of Damian Lillard to the Blazers in 2025? On court play? Mentorship? And, by the way, what are the ins and outs of mentorship itself? The NBA holds parallels, but also significant differences from your ordinary mentorship situation. All this and more this week on Trail Daddy! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Kyle Gilmer ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠⁠ ...
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Dave runs down Yang Hansen and the Trail Blazers in NBA Summer League so far, more about Jrue Holiday, and his philosophy of conversation about sports, basketball, and life! 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 the offseason omnibus episode of Trail Daddy! Dave runs down the Jrue Holiday-Anfernee Simons trade and who it impacts, the drafting of Yang Hansen, buying out Deandre Ayton, and where all these things leave the Trail Blazers. Are they any farther ahead now than they were two weeks ago? Plus Damian Lillard, Summer League, and more! Intro music was written and recorded by Kyle Gilmer of Residual Audio Podcast edited by Ky...
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This week Dave talks about big developments around the NBA--the Finals and the LA Lakers sale--and runs down the Top 20 NBA Draft prospects. Which candidates are suitable for the Blazers and which should they avoid? 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. Vi...
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In this week's episode Dave talks NBA Finals, the price of parity in the league, why fans tend to criticize rather than credit GM's, Joe Cronin's long tunnel, 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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The Trail Blazers know their draft position for the June NBA Draft. Dave gives his opinion of the outcome and how it can impact the upcoming season for the Blazers. The Blazers are selecting 11th in the draft. What should the team do with the pick? 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 Le...
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The reviews of individual Trail Blazers players this year pointed to some fascinating conclusions about the team as a whole. Hear what those are and what we might expect as the next season commences! 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/adch...
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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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