18 episodes

Blazing the Path is your audio home for all things Portland Trailblazers, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Blazing the Path is a weekly podcast hosted by Rob Hetherington (rob_heth) and Corban Ford (@corbanfordnba) detailing all the latest happenings with the Portland Trailblazers. The podcast will include Rob and Corbans’ analysis and opinions on the Portland Trailblazers and the NBA in general. Expect appearances from guests that will provide player/team previews as well as game reactions, trade and free agency speculation, draft analysis, and more on both the Trailblazers and the NBA at large.

Blazing the Path Hoop Heads Podcast Network

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Blazing the Path is your audio home for all things Portland Trailblazers, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Blazing the Path is a weekly podcast hosted by Rob Hetherington (rob_heth) and Corban Ford (@corbanfordnba) detailing all the latest happenings with the Portland Trailblazers. The podcast will include Rob and Corbans’ analysis and opinions on the Portland Trailblazers and the NBA in general. Expect appearances from guests that will provide player/team previews as well as game reactions, trade and free agency speculation, draft analysis, and more on both the Trailblazers and the NBA at large.

    Devin Zanskas from Knuck If You Buck & The No Trade Clause

    Devin Zanskas from Knuck If You Buck & The No Trade Clause

    Welcome back! This week, host Rob Hetherington (@rob_heth on Twitter) interviews Devin Zanskas (@versacekemosabe on Twitter), of No Trade Clause and ever so recently former host of Knuck if U Buck on Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Rob and Devin take an in depth look comparing the progress of Portland and Milwaukee as NBA teams as we approach around 25% of Regular Season completion. Rob picks Devin's brain on what he feels the ceiling is for your Trail Blazers with a rested up Damian Lillard coming back this week! The guys each predict what The Blazers can accomplish in any given 10 game span as their retooled roster-primarily Gary Payton II-has their offseason acquisitions are starting to be gearing up into full speed. Can Portland put together more 7-3 or 8-2 10 Game W-L stretches? Tune in to find out what they each think... as well as a light NBA 2K discussion... and more! Be sure to check out Devin's work on notradeclause.com and on Hoop Heads Podcast Network. As always, please subscribe to "Blazing the Path" wherever you get your podcasts and share wherever you'd like!  

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Josh Hart Appreciation Episode

    The Josh Hart Appreciation Episode

    Rob (@rob_heth on Twitter) proudly presents to you The Josh Hart Appreciation Episode. Not only does he delve into the world that is all there is to love about Josh Hart's nonstop hustle on the court, but also briefly recaps each Blazers game since 11/2 and attempts to navigate you through each turn their season has taken in the past 2 weeks... mostly great turns in the right direction! Tune in and see if you agree, or think his opinion is ludicrous. And feel free to shoot a direct message to @Blazingthepath on Twitter and IG! Let us know what you like or would like to hear more of during the show!
    Rob Hetherington is solo on this episode, with more fun and intelligent basketball podcast minds being featured on the show in the weeks to come. Tune in next week for a pregame interview with Mack Perry (@DevaronPerry on Twitter), who is among other accolades: a featured SBNation writer and host of the It's Cavalier Podcast
    As always, if ya like what ya heard be sure to subscribe wherever you download your podcasts for weekly content!

    • 54 min
    The 1st Team in The Western Conference Standings Is...

    The 1st Team in The Western Conference Standings Is...

    Rob Hetherington (Twitter @rob_heth) reviews 2 weeks of Trail Blazers ball games and takes a look at what has gone right so far for Portland thus far while also addressing new injuries arising. Then, Rob gives his Five Takeaways from the matchups Portland had and what they mean for the team going into some tough games.

    • 15 min
    Portland Trailblazers 2022-23 Preview… to the Regular Season! And Beyond?

    Portland Trailblazers 2022-23 Preview… to the Regular Season! And Beyond?

    Your host Rob Hetherington (@robheth) is  joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (“Team Mom” @tcbbiggs on Twitter”), and she brings her usual delightful energy, expertise and enthusiasm for Portland Basketball as we take a look at what the Trail Blazers look like heading into the 2022-2023 NBA Regular Season. If you’d like to hear more of Tara’s insightful takes, check out her show “We Have A Take: A Portland Trail Blazers Fan Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts
    Please leave a review and subscribe if you’ve enjoyed the show

    • 49 min
    NBA Regular Season Conference Previews and Trail Blazers' Deep Dive Extravaganza with Tara Bowen-Biggs

    NBA Regular Season Conference Previews and Trail Blazers' Deep Dive Extravaganza with Tara Bowen-Biggs

    Welcome back to yet another edition of Blazing the Path
    (@blazingthepath) hosted by Corban Ford (@corbannba) and Rob
    Hetherington (rob_heth). Corban and Rob are joined by none other than
    Tara Bowen-Biggs (Twitter: "Team Mom" @tcbbiggs) herself! With much
    podcasting experience formerly with Blazer"s Edge and other ventures,
    Tara is currently a cohost on "We Have a Take" (@wehaveatake) and
    Stepback Sisterhood (@StepbackSisters), providing interesting and
    insightful coverage of RipCity as well as other aspects of current/past
    NBA. Tara joins alongside Rob and Corban to breakdown her thoughts on
    the NBA Preseason, not only diving into her nervousness about the
    Blazers' performance but also evaluating some teams/young cores who have
    stood out across the league. The focus of the discussion then shifts to
    a bubbly preview of both the Eastern and Western Conference Divisions.
    Last but of course not least comes the Western Conference's Northwest
    Division Preview which of course includes the concerns and hopes for the
    team out West Tara and her fellow Oregonians holds dear- your Portland
    Trail Blazers!

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Corban's Time at Summer League and Thoughts on the Trail Blazers Offseason Moves

    Corban's Time at Summer League and Thoughts on the Trail Blazers Offseason Moves

    Corban Ford (Twitter: @corbannba) and Rob Hetherington (rob_heth) are back to discuss Corban's exciting experience at NBA Summer League as well as all things Trail Blazers' offseason/free agency. Corban talks about his time at Summer League which included taking in a ton of Rockets' games and even meeting new NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo! Then, Corban and Rob analyze the new look Blazers' bench squad in addition to how the new players added in free agency might fit around the established starting core.
    Tune in and be sure to subscribe to "Blazing The Path" wherever you get your podcasts for notifications when each weekly episode is available! (Twitter & Instagram: @blazingthepath Facebook: @blazingthepath1)

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

mydude24 ,

Don’t miss it

Must listen especially for Blazers fans! They know their stuff and have a lot of passion for the team.

CoachMC34 ,

Great show!

Definitely worth a listen and subscribe!

Match4110 ,

Really Fun Listen!

A must-listen for Blazers fans. No better way to keep up with the team and stay connected to everything else happening in the league

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