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The Gracious Losers Podcast
by Paul Williams
Lighthearted sports talk with just enough pop culture thrown in.
Episodes
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Episode 92: Oscar recap; Tankapalooza!; and NFL offseason
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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Episode 91: NFL Black Monday / Playoffs / Year End Awards
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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Episode 90: Bye Bye Cristobal; Bye Bye Olshey
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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Episode 89: MLB Hot Stove, NFL injuries
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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Episode 88: NBA Check Ins
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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Episode 87: NFL Midseason Awards
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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Episode 86: Western Conference Preview
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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Episode 85: NBA Eastern Conference Preview
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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Episode 84: NFL Week 1
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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Episode 83: NFL Preview/Bold Predictions
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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Episode 82: What if we DID trade Dame?
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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Episode 81: Ben Simmons infatuation?
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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Episode 80: Fallout in Rip City
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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Episode 79: NFL Draft Recap Part II; Blazer Playoff Preview
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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Episode 78: NFL Draft Recap Part I
This week, the Losers begin their recap of the NFL Draft. Who hit? Who missed? Who shocked us?
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Episode 77: NFL Draft Preview Part II
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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Episode 76: NFL Draft Preview part 1
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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Episode 75: NBA Trade Deadline reactions; What are the 49ers doing!?
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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Episode 74: NFL Free Agency Day 1; Fire Stotts Trolls
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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Episode 73: NFL Franchise Tags; NBA All Star Weekend
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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Episode 72: The Losers' NBA All-Stars
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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Episode 71: Buyout targets, Is Jared Goff good?, Judas & The Black Messiah
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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Episode 70: NFL Mt. Rushmore/Twin Peaks talk
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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Episode 69: Blazers Injuries, Super Bowl Letdown
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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Episode 68: Wild Card Recap/Harden to the East?
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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Episode 67: NFL Playoff Preview
This week the Losers breakdown the NFL Playoffs and spoiler.... nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills!!!
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Episode 66: The NBA is BACK!
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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Episode 65: Western Conference Preview & Pro Bowl Chatter
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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Episode 64: NBA Eastern Preview / NBA Awards Predictions
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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Episode 63: NBA Free Agency Recap - EAST
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? L
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Episode 62: NBA Free Agency Recap - West Edition
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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Episode 61: RoCo Mania in Portland!
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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Episode 60: NBA Mock Draft
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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Episode 59: NFL Recap/NBA Draft Prep
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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Episode 58: NFL Faces in New Places; Herbert v. Burrow
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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Episode 57: NFL Week 6; Blazers Future
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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Episode 56: NFL Surprises/MLB Playoffs
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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Episode 55: NBA Finals/NFL Week 2 & 3/ MLB Playoffs
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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Episode 54: NFL Week 1 Recap
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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Episode 53: NFC East & NFC West Previews
The Losers finish their NFL Divisional previews with the NFC East & NFC West. Like, share, subscribe!
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Episode 52: Wrapping Up the AFC
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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Episode 51: Blazer Talk w/ Dia Miller
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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Episode 50: NBA Playoffs/Hard Knocks Ep.1
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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Episode 49: SPORTS ARE BACK!!!
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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Episode 48: NFC South Preview
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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BONUS EPISODE! f/Nate & Rudy from Portland Raised
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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Episode 47: NFC North Preview
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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Episode 46: AFC North Preview
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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Episode 45 - 2009 NBA Redraft
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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Episode 44: NBA IS BACK!
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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Lighthearted sports talk with just enough pop culture thrown in.
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