Rip City Report

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the NCAA Tournament, the Trail Blazers taking the COVID-10 vaccine, the return of CJ McCollum and how that's changed the rotation, , the various explanations of the phrase "showing your ass," Enes Kanter going shirtless, Jusuf Nurkic's imminent return, and Terry Stotts getting to 500 wins. They wrap up the show by answering listener questions about  minutes distribution, being blown out by the Mavericks, who they miss seeing at the arena and good places for fans to watch a game on the road. 

On the latest edition of the TENTH edition of the Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's first three games since the All-Star Break, dancing around Carmelo Anthony's career milestones, playing a team in consecutive games and why that seems to be an issue, what they miss and don't miss about traveling with the Trail Blazers and how they view  covering the trade deadline as team employees. 

Trail Blazers TV's Brooke Olzendam and Trailblazers.com's Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers ending a four-game losing streak, non-greetings, Damian Lillard, Robert Covington and Anfernee Simons participating in All-Star Weekend, trying to spread around credit in ways no one even notices, and CJ McCollum's imminent return. Brooke and Casey also devote a "Mayo Minute" to reality shows and answer questions about Nassir Little's minutes, Carmelo Anthony's sincerity and Brooke spending time alone on the concourse during road games.

Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's six-game winning streak and what it'll take to keep it going, the play of the second and third year players Nassir Little, Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent Jr. and what their improvement means for Portland's future and Damian Lillard being being snubbed for being a starter in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Brooke and Casey also debut "The Mayo Minute" and answer questions about the Northwest Division, funny Gary Trent Jr. stories and Enes Kanter's minutes once Jusuf Nurkic returns. 

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard playing through injury and being a "culture-setter," Carmelo Anthony passing NBA scoring milestones and covering the NBA in inclement weather. Brooke and Casey wrap up the show by taking listener questions about dealing with the snow, Nassir Little's knee, Anfernee Simons as point guard, players with stylists, what day they would like to relive over and over and whether they think fans will return to the Moda Center this season. 

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam of Trail Blazers TV and Casey Holdahl of Trailblazers.com discuss the first four games of a six-game road trip, winning shorthanded versus the Wizards, injuries injuries injuries, the play of the youngsters, the remaining games of the trip versus the 76ers and Knicks and dealing with changing COVID-19 protocols before finishing up by answering questions about seating arrangements, Gary Trent Jr. in a contract year, the "City" edition jerseys favorite Damian Lillard dunks and Mexican restaurants on the road. 

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony, Casey Holdahl and Brooke Olzendam recap Portland's now-completed homestand, the team hitting the road for their next six games losing to the Thunder, defense defense defense, rejecting jinxes, the lack of authenticity on social media and the play of Anfernee Simons before finishing up by answering a few listener-submitted questions. 

On the fourth edition of the Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss both upcoming games versus the Grizzlies at the Moda Center being postponed due to COVID-19, Jusuf Nurkic breaking his right wrist, Clint Capela breaking CJ McCollum's left foot, how the Trail Blazers go about making up for both absences and their own previous injuries.

In the newest edition of The Blazers Balcony, previously known as the Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl look at Portland's play through the first eight games of the season, their upcoming home-heavy schedule, Jusuf Nurkic on and off the court, struggling defensively and whether better defense is ahead and the returns of Nassir Little and Rodney Hood.

In the second edition of the soon-to-be-named yet still Unnamed Trail Blazers Podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's 2020 preseason (both on and off the court), small changes brought on by COVID-19, their predictions regarding where the Trail Blazers will finish,  the season opener versus the Jazz and the first five games. Brooke and Casey also answer questions about preseason defense and resting Damian Lillard

In the first edition of the currently unnamed podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss their reasons behind starting a new podcast, Portland's first two preseason games versus the Kings, first impressions of Robert Covington, Derrick Jones Jr. and Harry Giles III, Carmelo Anthony's return and "new role," Zone A vs. Zone B and covering games in an empty Moda Center under COVID-19 precautions. Brooke and Casey also answer questions about Blazer ball-handlers, the new "City" edition jerseys, who provides the best quotes and getting stuck in stairwells. 

In THE FINAL EDITION OF THE RIP CITY REPORT, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers trading for Robert Covington and Enes Kanter, signing Rodney Hood, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Jones Jr and Harry Giles as free agents, injury updates, the roster as it currently stands and how it stacks up historically and their thoughts about the team a few weeks from training camp. They also play one last round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up, as always by answering listener questions about roster depth, covering basketball in quarantine, the Oden draft, favorite memories from over seven years of podcasting and why the show is coming to an end. Thanks to everyone who has listened and supported over the years. 

On the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl give their final takeaways regarding the NBA Bubble now that the 2019-20 season is finally over and speculate as to when the 2020-21 season might start and what it will take to get there before playing a round of "Walton or Oden" and answering listener questions about the draft, offseason trades, free agency and the Trail Blazers' chances next season in a stacked Western Conference.

In this 2019-20 Season Wrap Up edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl consider the direction of the Portland Trail Blazers, the 2019-20 campaign, hand out “Most" awards, including the Most Surprising and Most Disappointing from a season unlike any other, the importance of Jusuf Nurkic, good free agent fits for the Blazers, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about Gary Trent Jr., the NBA draft, former Blazers who could have made a difference last season, Anfernee Simons and more.

On the first 2020 offseason edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl give their initial thoughts on the 2019-20 season, their takeaway's from Portland's play in the Orlando bubble, Carmelo Anthony wanting to stay and the life and death of Clifford "Uncle Cliffy" Robinson. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about ranking the free agents to be currently on the roster, Carmelo the Recruiter, offseason plans, trade proposals and what kind of players they might look to add before the start of the 2020-21 season. 

On this latest 2020 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the "good news" about Damian Lillard's knee injury, the Lakers deserving credit, the foolish expectations taken from Game 1, Los Angeles' dominant defense, Zach Collins needing to undergo ankle surgery, Portland's roster and future team needs and facing elimination in Game 5. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about officiating, The Simpsons, Wenyen Gabriel, Hassan Whiteside, the draft, the Blazers’ bench, Terry Stotts and more. 

In this 2020 Playoff Edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl recap the Trail Blazers' blowout loss to the Lakers in Game 2, Portland offense struggling under the weight of their own mistakes and Los Angeles' defense,  the difficulty of trying to slow Anthony Davis and Damian Lillard's dislocated finger. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about changing hotels, CJ's wine collection in Orlando, the Lakers complaining about "Blow The Whistle," Jusuf Nurkic's team defense, whether Lillard should have still been in the game in the third quarter, Gary Trent Jr. on LeBron James and more. 

In the first 2020 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl break down the Trail Blazers' 100-93 upset victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference 1-8 matchup, Portland muted postgame celebration, the Trail Blazers' confident demeanor and why it's a good sign, the defense holding both LeBron James and Anthony Davis in check, the Hassan Whiteside experience and potential adjustments going into Game 2. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about national broadcasters, Rajon Rondo’s potential impact, areas the Blazers can improve, Wenyen Gabriel, the Lakers’ rotation, Zach Collins’ availability, Too Short and if Portland has an "anthem," celebratory drinks, playoff jerseys and more.

In the first 2020 NBA Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl preview the 8-seed Trail Blazers' first round series versus the 1-seed Lakers,how Portland might go about defending LeBron James, their advantage in the guard matchup, getting something out of Hassan Whiteside and Anthony Davis and his past postseason success against Portland. They also play another round of "Walton or Oden and finish up by answering listener questions “Live in the Bubble,” the Blazers’ Twin Tower lineup, Zach Collins’ playing status, CJ McCollum’s back injury, home-court “advantage,” Lillard’s scoring prowess and more. 

On the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' victory versus the Nets, Portland earning the eight-seed and the right to play the nine-seed Grizzlies in the Western Conference Play-in, Damian Lillard's MVP performance, the growth and maturity of Jusuf Nurkic, Hassan Whiteside's momentum and Zach Collins' struggles. They also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions regarding Nassir Little, Anfernee Simons, the Blazers’ three-point defense, playing large lineups, playoff x-factors and more.