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Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon discuss the public response to Channing's take on whether Michael Jordan is the G.O.A.T. and examine what Channing has heard about the NBA returning this season.00:51 - Lessons learned from Michael Jordan fans1:54 - Channing is an NBA champ, and a champion troll6:30 - Examining the options on the table for the NBA's return9:18 - Why the Blazers are a bigger threat than the Grizzlies12:48 - Orlando vs Las Vegas: the best bubble city15:35 - Physical toll of restarting the season18:29 - How the public can help sports come backSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Frye explains to Dan Sheldon who he thinks is a better player than Michael Jordan.1:30 - Channing's thoughts on the NBA's potential return5:10 - Why 70% of players want to resume play12:46 - Who Channing has over Michael Jordan as GOAT17:36 - How Jordan's game would translate now23:08 - Players who could party all night and practice and play like champsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Trail Blazer Steve Blake joins Talkin' Blazers to reminisce about playing together in Portland and give some background about the infamous fight video.2:50 - Interning with the Blazers6:11 - Transitioning from player to coach8:32 - Memories from his 3 stops in Portland13:30 - Explaining the infamous fight video17:44 - Lessons from Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant24:16 - Anticipating the NBA's returnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World Cup Champion and Portland Thorn Meghan Klingenberg joins Channing and Dan to share her World Cup championship moment and Portland restaurant picks.3:27 - Meghan and Channing compare championship stories10:45 - Why Meghan loves "the beautiful game"12:35 - Predicting how the NWSL season will look14:30 - Showing appreciation for frontline workers16:03 - How the NWSL could proceed during social distancing19:13 - Meghan's influence on the 2020 Thorns kits21:09 - Living with Jeff Van Gundy25:50 - Meghan's go-to restaurants in Portland28:13 - Going vegan32:58 - How Meghan predicted the global pandemic36:00 - Channing's quarantine storySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Barrett of the Portland Diamond Project joins Channing and Dan to talk about how Portland fans know how to support their teams.5:15 - Getting Russell Wilson and Ciara on board with the Portland Diamond Project10:55 - Looking at expansion cities as examples on how to woo a team14:50 - How COVID-19 isn't slowing the campaign to bring baseball to Portland16:45 - How baseball can promote the sport and players better25:31 - "Buffet of Goodness" and giving yourself a nicknameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monte Poole from NBC Sports Bay area joins this week's podcast to give his thoughts on whether the NBA will return to action this season and his thoughts on whether the 2018 Warriors would beat the 1998 Last Dance Bulls.3:30  Monte thought the OKC Thunder before Kevin Durant left might be able to beat the Warriors?4:30  Will the NBA salvage this season, or is it headed toward the off season?6:15  Why put so much time, money energy into this season when next season is not too far away?9:00  How will the NBA handle things this year and next year?11:00 When do you think we can have large gatherings again?12:00 Does it make sense to move the season to December?14:30 How long will it take for guys to get into shape?16:30 How do you expect the NBA to handle paychecks starting May 1st?20:30 What would NBA games look like without fans?22:30 How does Jalen Green skipping college and going to the G League impact the NCAA?27:00 Were Steph and Klay really offered for a trade for Ch

Former Portland Trail Blazer Travis Outlaw joins Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon to discuss the NCAA's one-and-done rule and reminisce about Channing and Travis' time in the NBA.1:30 - Reliving the pain of NBA conditioning workouts4:15 - Thoughts on the NCAA's one-and-done rule22:00 - Why it's fun to be a fan vs athlete23:40 - Why Travis thought Tracy McGrady was a better baller than Kobe26:57 - Thoughts on how Greg Oden wasn't given a chance28:40 - Brandon Roy could have been a walking triple-doubleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From comparing quarantine beards, to the idea of the NBA season resuming in "bubble cities," NBC Sports' National NBA Insiders joins Channing and Dan to discuss the latest headlines in the NBA.1:00 - Quarantine facial hair3:30 - Possibility of bubble cities to resume play5:45 - Logistics of self-isolation for NBA players12:40 - Is this season more important than the next 4-5?18:00 - Players training to be game-shape vs basketball-shape23:00 - Security involved in isolating NBA teams together25:06 - Impact of delayed Olympics on Team USA28:21 - NBA players and esportsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pac-12 Player of the Year Payton Pritchard joins Channing and Dan for a special episode of Talkin' Blazers.5:20 - Tips from Channing on how to prep for the NBA Draft8:30 - Feedback Payton's received from NBA scouts10:30 - NBA players Pritchard would like to emulate12:40 - What Channing wasn’t told before entering the NBA that he wishes he had known21:08 - Payton asks Channing who his favorite team that he was on25:50- What teams Channing thinks will be the best fit for Payton (hint: the Blazers are on the list)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NBA season is still suspended so Channing Frye answers all your HOT twitter questions.2:00 Channing explains the benefit of Crocs and hockey sweaters4:00 Who would win in a three-point contest, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, or Channing Frye?5:45 What to watch during the quarantine?7:30 What video games are Channing Frye playing?11:00 The Big 3 Reality TV ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NBA suspends the season until further notice and Channing explains how the Portland Trail Blazers could make this work in the team's favor.:50 - Why this could be the best-case scenario5:55 - Ways teams and players should stay ready to play11:00 - Protocols Channing would enact if he were running the league12:45 - How COVID-19 changes NBA locker rooms14:00 - The ideal scenario for resuming the seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Frye breaks down the big news of the day: Jusuf Nurkic has announced that he will return to the Blazers lineup for the Sunday March 15th game vs. the Houston Rockets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Frye updates the status of the panic button for Portland Trail Blazers' fans and weighs in on when Nurk should return.1:23 - Nurk's earliest return date using Channing's timeline for injury recovery4:54 - Panic button update aka why 9th is the best worst-cast scenario8:06 - Why the outcome of upcoming games shouldn't impact Dame's return9:59 - When you're in 8th, every game is a playoff game19:20 - Frye Bag: Channing answers fan questions30:23 - Why it's the perfect time for fans to get behind the BlazersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Frye is back from All-Star weekend and ready for the Portland Trail Blazers to return to action.4:45 - How should the Blazers handle Dame's injury?9:17 - With all of the injuries, what approach the Blazers should take to the playoffs.10:58 - Where Kevin Love would, or wouldn't, have fit in with the Blazers if the reported trade attempt had gone through.20:25 - Channing's All-Star weekend reflections -- from the skills competition to the target score.25:00 - Why Gary Trent Jr. could be the Zion Stopper.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA Champion Channing Frye joins his Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon from the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago to talk about Dame's injury, rule changes and expectations for the All-Star festivities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA Champion Channing Frye was lost in an airport and Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon discusses the trade deadline. Dan Digs into why the Blazers traded Skal Labissière, moving forward with Hassan Whiteside, and the expectations for the Blazers for the rest of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA Champion Channing Frye and Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon discuss the best way to honor Kobe's memory, how bright Damian Lillard's star is shining, and what food is a must-have for the big game this weekend. Plus, breaking down Super Bowl prop bets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA Champion Channing Frye and Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon discuss Trevor Ariza's debut vs. the Mavericks, Damian Lillard's unhappiness with the officiating, Jusuf Nurkic nearing his return and Channing's favorite Blazers of the '90s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA Champion Channing Frye and Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon discuss Channing's Twitter back-and-forth with Kendrick Perkins over the Blazers and Rockets, dig deeper into the Damian Lillard-Russell Westbrook rivalry, and discuss Brandon Roy's lasting legacy in Portland. Plus, will Sabrina Ionescu turn Channing into an Oregon Ducks fan?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA Champion Channing Frye and his Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon try their hand at the ASMR craze, talk about Dame's exceptional talent, and discuss whether the team should be rebranded as the T-Blazers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.