The Gracious Losers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Paul Williams
Lighthearted sports talk with just enough pop culture thrown in. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gracious-losers-podcast/support
We're back!!!! Dare I say, better than ever? This week we're talking CODA, the Blazers epic tank job, all things Paolo Banchero, and which NFL teams got better in the offseason!
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The Losers are back in 2022 giving you 90 solid minutes of their NFL takes, and a good amount of movie talk. Spoiler: Casey has finally entered the MCU y'all!
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The Losers are back to discuss the firing of Neil Olshey in Portland, and the exodus of Mario Cristobal in Eugene. So many feelings...
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The Losers are full of turkey (amongst other things) and are here to talk about the MLB Hot Stove and the rash of injuries in the NFL.
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The Losers are back with some early takes on the 21-22 NBA season. Are the Wizards for real? Can the Bucks be fixed? Is OKC actually good? Will the Timberwolves ever be decent? Is Neil Olshey a festering piece of crap? Find out the answers (you already know the Neil answer) in this episode!
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This week the Losers breakdown their choices for traditional awards like MVP, OROY, etc. and some not so traditional like Biggest Fluke.
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Is it the super team in Los Angeles? The defending 1 seed Jazz? The Nuggets minus Jamal Murray? Rip City? Give it a listen to see who the Losers favor in the West! Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers break down the NBA's Eastern Conference, including their East MVP and East ROY. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers recap Week 1 in the NFL, with some live looks at the Baltimore/Vegas Monday Night Football "classic".
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The Losers are back after a little mid-summer hiatus! This week, we cram an entire season's worth of NFL previews into a tight 90 minute window. Who's winning the Lombardi Trophy? Who's bold predictions will look dumber by January? Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers get hypothetical and try to work out the best trade offers league wide for Damian Lillard. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers talk about what Ben Simmons would look like in a Blazers uniform, drop some silly baseball stats, and unexpectedly get a little political at the end. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week, the Losers react to the circus that has unfolded in Rip City, surrounding the firing of Terry Stotts, Blazers Twitter revolting against Jason Kidd, and how to address the multiple failures of Neil Olshey's roster construction.
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This week the Losers pick up where they left off last week with their NFL Draft Recap, and spend some time talking about the Blazers' playoff chances.
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This week, the Losers begin their recap of the NFL Draft. Who hit? Who missed? Who shocked us?
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The Losers jump into the WR pool and talk just a little bit about defense. Plus, more sadness surrounding the Blazers. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers talk at length about the QBs and RBs in this year's NFL Draft class; flash some disdain to MLB umpires, and recap why the Blazers look like a sinking ship.
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The Losers are back to break down why we'll miss Gary Trent Jr., why we love Norman Powell, why the buyout market isn't going to change our fortunes, and... what in the world are the 49ers doing!? Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers recap a wild first day of NFL Free Agency, and have a nit to pick with the "Fire Stott" trolls on Twitter.
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This week the Losers talk about the NBA All Star Weekend, how they really felt about the dunk contest, start the NFL offseason off right with some Dak and NFL Franchise Tag talk, and then go WAY down the rabbit hole on Twin Peaks and streaming services.
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This week, the Losers decide who should have made the all-star teams, and briefly discuss the JJ Watt to Arizona move. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week, the Losers are back after Paul's knee surgery. We discuss some buyout candidates for the Blazers, have a far too long discussion about if Jared Goff is any good, and give our instant reactions to Judas & The Black Messiah (spoiler: It's incredible).
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This week the Losers break down their GOATS on an NFL Mt. Rushmore, and discuss Twin Peaks (since Paul is re-watching for the 4th time). Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers are back complaining about the Super Bowl they don't want to see, the Blazers injuries woes, and wax philosophical about Twin Peaks.
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This week the Losers break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wild Card Weekend, discuss some Harden to the East trades, and reminisce about seeing movies in the front row as kids. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers breakdown the NFL Playoffs and spoiler.... nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills!!!
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This week the Losers break down the first week (ish) of the NBA season, including why the Blazers bench is leaving some to be desired. We talk about Mitch Trubisky's uh... resurgence? And finally, Paul shoots some Who'd You Rather's at Casey!
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This week the Losers talk about why you shouldn't buy the Suns, or the Grizzlies... and why we're split on the Mavs and the Clips. Plus, with all the injuries in the NFL... who made the Pro Bowl?
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This week the Losers give their Eastern Conference power rankings and break down the 6 important NBA Award races. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week, the Losers take on the East. Can anyone catch Milwaukee and Miami? How high can the Hawks rise? Are the Knicks ever going to be good?
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The Losers have so much to say re: NBA Free Agency, that we had to split it up into conference breakdowns. We start out West where our Blazers look to be legitimate contenders, but LeBron is still wearing the crown. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers lose their minds with the acquisition of Robert Covington by the Blazers. Plus, reaction to CP3 to the Suns, Jrue to the Bucks, and some NFL talk for good measure. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers take their shot at mocking an NBA Draft Lottery, and discuss players in the range where the Blazers pick. Plus, Paul gushes over Tyler Shough's debut as the new Oregon QB. Like, Share, Subscribe!!
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This week the Losers recap a wild week in the NFL, break down the awful NFC East, and start talking about the NBA Draft, and specifically what the Blazers could do.
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The Losers start tackling the latest in the NFL, but get sidetracked by putting old faces in new places. Then we debate Justin Herbert v. Joe Burrow. Like, share, subscribe!
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This week the Losers talk about NFL Week 6, The future of the Blazers, and Paul cries about how his Braves fell just short against the Dodgers.
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The Losers officially make the switch to Anchor, and recap their biggest surprises of the first quarter of the NFL season, and Paul gushes about his Braves. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers quickly preview the NBA FInals, recap NFL Weeks 2 & 3, and discuss the new MLB Playoff format. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers go bananas over the rookie RBs in Week 1, feel sad for some injuries, and wonder what the hell happened to Saquon Barkley?! Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers finish their NFL Divisional previews with the NFC East & NFC West. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers lost track of time and have to play catchup with their NFL Divisional Previews. This week: AFC East, West and South!
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The Losers are joined by Dia Miller, rising star contributor for Blazers Edge to discuss the fallout from Game 4 against the Lakers, Terry Stotts' job security, and how to improve the roster. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers are back and living the good life after Damian Lillard went HAM in the seeding rounds. This week we preview the first round of the NBA Playoffs and discuss Episode 1 of Hard Knocks.
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The Losers dive deep into the NBA bubble, talk about the return of Nurk and the emergence of GTJ. The merits of CEH as a RB1 in fantasy football, and the impact of Mike Soroka tearing his achilles. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers are back with their NFL Divisional Previews, and this week it's the NFC South. No Cam, but now with more Tom Brady! What to expect out of the Saint, Bucs, Falcons, and Panthers! Like, share, subscribe!
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Paul flies solo for this bonus episode where he sits down to learn about the business endeavors of the guys behind Portland Raised, Nate & Rudy. Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers discuss the reality of baseball and basketball maybe never getting going, and preview the NFC North. Can Aaron Rodgers hand the ball off to a division title? Is Chicago or Detroit the worst team in the division? Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers start their divisional previews of the NFL with the AFC North... Lamar, Ben, Baker and Joe Burrow? Also, Cam to the Pats, and the Blazers sign Jaylen Adams? Like, share, subscribe!
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The Losers talk about Trevor Ariza's decision to go family over basketball, and redraft the 2009 NBA Draft. Where will Harden/Griffin/Steph end up?
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The Losers break down the NBA's return in a month. All the storylines, all the scenarios, all the questions answered!
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The Losers talk a little MLB return, wish the Schonz a happy 91st, and draft their all-time Trail Blazers rosters. Give it a listen and 5 star rating!
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The Losers take their crack at redrafting the 2008 NBA Draft... where do Westbrook, Love, Batum, Rose, the Lopez twins and more end up? Listen and find out!
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The Losers take a stab at drafting quarterbacks to new teams. Who replaces Patrick Mahomes? Where do the rookies go?
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The Losers taka a stab at redrafting the 1996 NBA Draft. Where do future HOF'ers Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash end up?
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The Losers celebrate Paul's 39th birthday by recording their 39th episode... all about the NFL Draft. How great did the Ravens come out? What was Green Bay doing?
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The Losers talk all things NFL draft: Is Joe Burrow or Tua the best QB? Who is Darrynton Evans? Is the TE class decent?
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The Losers list off some albums that make them feel good, From classic rock to hip-hop to pop-punk to metal... it's a list of our favorite albums front to back.
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The Losers break from sports (aren't we all) to do another fantasy draft. This time they draft the most Binge-Worthy TV Shows.
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The Losers take a crack at their first joint NFL mock draft. See how Casey & Paul mold the futures of the NFL... plus some chatter about The Lighthouse after Paul finally absorbed it.
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The Losers try to get a fix for all the sports being postponed by holding what else... a fantasy draft. This time around, it's their all-time favorite MLB rosters. If you're a baseball fan, you'll dig it.
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The Losers deal with COVID-19 the only way they know how: NFL Free Agency and movie binging. Stay safe and wash your hands y'all!
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The Losers talk about the freakish athletes at the NFL Combine, where the Blazers stand right now, and a little QB carousel talk.
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The Losers feel inspired and go off about their favorite scenes in movies that were elevated by music. This one is pop culture centered, and believe it or not, one of the only sports discussed is... hockey?
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The Losers are back at it talking about their takeaways from NBA All Star Weekend, and discussing their reactions to Parasite winning it all at the Oscars.
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The Losers recap the Super Bowl, discuss how incredible Damian Lillard's current run is, and discuss the Oscar nominated films they've seen.
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The Losers welcome Blazers Outsider and host of the Blazers Edge podcast Danny Marang onto the pod to discuss Kobe's legacy, and the outlook for the Blazers. There's some more of Paul getting angry at baseball, and some fake trades are thrown out there as we approach the NBA Trade Deadline.
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The Losers discuss the upcoming Chiefs/49ers Super Bowl; the Blazers recent acquisition of Trevor Ariza; and Paul grills Casey with more who'd you rather.
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The Losers discuss the recent news in the NFL, cheating in baseball, and select the first annual Gracious NBA All-Stars.
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The Losers play a little Buy or Sell with some NFL, NBA, and pop culture. Then Casey has to play Who'd You Rather with some difficult choices...
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The Losers preview the NFL Playoffs, discuss the NFL coaching carousel, and argue their top Coen Brothers films.
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The Losers are back talking some of the playoff scenarios in the NFL, some names that could be on the move in the NBA, and a little bit of MLB Free Agency talk. Happy Holidays!
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The Losers talk about the Rodney Hood injury, Kevin Love and Danilo Gallinari's potential fit in Rip City.
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The Losers fall in love with Carmelo Anthony and his sudden impact on the Blazers. Then they break down the NFL playoff race, and discuss Jason Garrett blowing the Cowboys season.
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The Losers talk about the impact Carmelo Anthony will have in Portland, the craziness of the Myles Garrett incident, and discuss a little QB carousel.
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The Losers take turns asking each other some hard hitting questions about sports, pop culture, and of course, beer.
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The Losers go off the rails, with some NBA first impressions, the Blazers slow start, NFL Mid Season Awards, World Series recap, and Casey talks The LIghthouse and The Shining.
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The Losers talk about NFL disappointments so far this year, make their NBA Award predictions, and Paul loads Casey up with some Who'd You Rather?
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The Losers finish their NBA Preview with the Pacific, Northwest, Atlantic, and Central Divisions. They may have a couple Fort George beers as well...
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The Losers talk all the happenings from Week 3 of the NFL season, welcome Brandon Niles from the 2 Guys Podcast and 4for4.com on to talk some fantasy football, and then preview the Southeast and Southwest Divisions for the upcoming NBA season.
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The Losers talk about all the QB injuries, which players will continue their breakouts and who is set to pop.
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The Losers talk about the shock of Andrew Luck's retirement, the Texans bizarre weekend, and play down some bold prediction bets for the NFL season.
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The Losers welcome Brandon Niles from The 2 Guys Podcast and 4for4.com to talk all things fantasy football.
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The Losers discuss the NFC, with a little, and I mean little touch of the MLB Trade Deadline.
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The Losers preview the AFC and rank their favorite Tarantino films.
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The Losers break down all the moves throughout the NBA, including their take on some potential odd fits, and BlazerMania beginning to run wild.
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The Losers give their take on the upcoming NBA Draft, and give a quick analysis of the Anthony Davis trade.
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The Losers break from the normal format, to ask each other some burning questions... some about sports, some about pop culture.
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The Losers deal with the immediate aftermath of the Trail Blazers losing in the Western Conference Finals.
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The Losers get one last pod in before Casey welcomes a new addition to his family. We talk about Dame's 37 footer, NFL Draft reactions, and Casey tries to explain Game of Thrones.
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The Losers get you ready for the NFL Draft with their favorite prospects, plus touch briefly on The Masters, the NBA Playoffs and more!
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The Losers talk about some current events, their favorite sports video games, and a deep dive into the roster naming conventions used in the original Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball.
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The Losers talk about the ripple effect of the first week of NFL Free Agency, along with some NCAA Tournament talk, and a check-in about CJ McCollum's knee.
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The losers discuss the NBA playoff chase
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