On this episode we discuss the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA title and is Giannis now the best basketball player in the world? (12:30) "Wake Up and Win" inaugural guest Malika Andrews becomes the youngest ever host of the NBA Championship trophy presentation (29:37), LeBron becomes the first active NBA player to become a billionaire (40:30), Sha'Carri Richardson/Beats/Kanye ad collab (46:16), "Takin L's" segment (55:25) and more!

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Episode 140: "The Best Ability is Avail-ability"

On this episode Tim Moore Jr., owner of World Series Company joined to discuss his HBCU experience and the significance of celebrity support for them 1:35, the intention of his apparel company World Series Company 13:55, NBA Playoffs 23:36, the "6th man" 46:03 and more!

Episode 139: "Highest Form of Competition" Featuring Tim Moore Jr.

On this episode Gina Mizell of Suns.com joined host DeVon Pouncey to discuss Chris Paul being out due to covid protocols (1:21), Gina's experience covering her hometown team during a historic run (7:00), the Suns socio-political impact in Phoenix during the last year (11:38), Monty Williams Coach of the Year snub (19:43), the viral Video of Suns fan fighting Nuggets fan (27:40), Jazz Vs. Clippers series (38:43) and much more!

Episode 138: "Suns in 4" Featuring Gina Mizell

On this episode Mike Richman of NBC Sports Northwest and "Locked on Blazers" podcast joins host DeVon Pouncey to discuss the Portland Traiblazers vs. Denver Nuggets playoff madness (2:34), terrible fan behavior in NBA arenas (19:24), NBA Playoff landscape at-large (23:35), Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open due to her mental health (30:25), and "The Sixth Man" segment on NBA reporters (40:57).

Episode 137: "Blazer Therapy" Featuring Mike Richman

On this episode Kavitha Davidson of The Athletic joins host DeVon Pouncey to discuss the New York Knicks bringing NBA playoff basketball back to Madison Square Garden & NBA playoffs at large (8:20), Tony La Russa and his stance on the unwritten rules of baseball (23:51), her appearance on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" and how the lack of sports has negatively impacted youth athletes mental health during the pandemic (35:30), "The 6th Man" Segment on female sports figures (47:11)and more!

Episode 136: "We Paid Our Dues" Featuring Kavitha Davidson

On this episode Dr. Jules Boykoff joins host DeVon Pouncey to discuss his latest New York Times opinion piece demanding cancellation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (8:19). Is the city of Portland ready for a Major League Baseball team(37:19)? Thoughts on the NBA playoffs (51:50).

Episode 135: "Cancel the Olympics?" Featuring Dr. Jules Boykoff

On this episode DeVon Pouncey is joined by the new Portland State Univeristy Men's Head Basketball Jase Coburn. Time Stamps below: 0:47- Origin story, how growing up in a dojo and being a black belt correlates to him becoming a Division 1 College basketball head coach 7:20- The Process of becoming the New HC at Portland State University (MBB)after former Head Coach Barrett Peery left to Texas Tech 10:20- Going Viral after his introductory Press Conference 14:43- Having the opportunity to be a Head Coach under the leadership of PSU Director of Athletics Valerie Cleary 18:29- Being a positive representation of the Asian Community during what has been a tough year plus for the community at large 20:58- Goals for Porltand State Men's Basketball under his leadership 26:05- Getting married on the Big Sky Conference Tournament floor in 2020 after season cancellation due to Covid 32:40- "The 6th Man" segment (Top 6 favorite fighters of all-time) 37:20- Rallying cry for listeners and community members to support Portland State Men's Basketball under his leadership

Episode 134: "Natural Born Leader" Featuring Jase Coburn

On this episode the guys react to the Derek Chauvin verdict- 6:26, Steph Curry brilliance and MVP conversation- 23:57, DMX and Black Rob passes away - 41:03 and more!

Episode 133: Was Justice Served?

GPII discusses Historic tournament run for Oregon State (1:05) DeVon and GPII reflect on days together as AAU teammates (6:17) Gary Payton influence on GPII (9:25) GPII wins G-League DPOY and his chosen career path (16:04) Reflects on "Uncle" Kobe Bryant (23:19) Relationship with Damian Lillard (26:26) The "Sixth Man" Segment: Greatest Defenders of All-Time (28:23) A word for the youth (35:55) and more! P.S. Since the recording of this episode Gary Payton II has signed with the Golden State Warriors!

Episode 132: "It's Expected" Featuring Gary Payton II

12:50 LeBron becomes part owner of the Red Sox 26:47 Jason Verrett re-signs with 49ers 34:25 High school commentator says racist slurs with hot mic 38:15: Asian attacks in ATL and beyond 49:34 Portland Police Association president steps down after false allegations against Portland City Commissioner Joann Hardesty 101:10 Cahoots Bill introduced to Congress 105:03 Damian Lillard goes for 50! 118:40 Grammy’s recap and more!

Episode 131: "The Gym Rat"

On this episode actor, comedian, director and "3 Strikes" star Brian Hooks joined to discuss his independence within the film industry (0:44), mental health within comedy (14:16), the importance of comedy in today's society (34:16), his relationship with E-40 (43:10) and more! We also introduced a new segment called "The Sixth Man" segment (45:49)

Episode 130: "The New Normal" Featuring Brian Hooks

On this episode we discussed the reported single car accident of Tiger Woods (9:33), Vanessa Bryant calls out Meek Mill for Kobe Bryant reference in leaked song (32:25), Cam Newton gets in verbal back and forth with youth football player (45:43), NBA All-Star Snubs (54:52) and more!

Episode 129: "I'm Rich"

On this episode we discuss MVP Dame? (14:20), Draymond Green rant player treatment Vs. team treatment(31:30), Russell Wilson demands more protection from the Seahawks (41:30), Naomi Osaka Vs. Serena Williams recap (49:10), Dave Chapelle Redemption Song clip (52:55) and more!

Episode 128: MVP Dame?

On this episode we take a deep dive on the national anthem and what it means to us individually, also within the world of sport (10:15), new OPB report that black people in Portland get arrested 4.3 times more than white people, which is the 5th worse in the country (1:19:00), condemning the abuse of elderly Asian Americans (1:39:12), Super Bowl LV recap (1:41:30), Charles Woodson headed to the Hall of Fame (151:45), In memoriam segment for the year 2021 thus far (152:25).

Episode 127: What Does the Anthem Mean to you?

On this episode we discuss our Superbowl LV Predictions (5:44), Chad Wheeler domestic violence incident (27:27), the passing of Hank Aaron (33:18), Funk Flex's comments on the current state of radio (39:36), Reporter Klay (51:13) and more!

Episode 126: Sticking to Sports for the Super Bowl?

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.

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