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Rip City Drive

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Join Chad Doing for the RipCityDrive on Monday June 29th as he breaks down the Blazers ttrade news of Ja Morant with Dwight Jaynes, Dave Deckard, Keith Smith, & Brian Noe!

Join Chad Doing for the RipCityDrive on Thursday, June 25th 2026 as we break down the Micah Nori hiring with Jason Quick, the Godfather, & MORE

Join Chad Doing for the RipCityDrive as he's joined by Sean Highkin, Dwight Jaynes, & Dave Deckhard to talk about the Blazers hiring Micah Nori!

Monday, June 22nd 2026

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Fat Lever
Former NBA player; basketball camp shout-out clip
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Episode: Rip City Drive 5-28-26
Rich Burke
Voice of the Hillsboro Hops, Oregon Beavers broadcaster
Hops / Oregon State Beavers
Episode: Rip City Drive 5-19-26
Brad Bakken
CBS Sports NBA writer
CBS Sports
Episode: Rip City Drive 5-27-26
Dwight James
The Godfather, NBA analyst
CBS/Portland sports media
Episode: Rip City Drive 5-27-26
Alex Silverman
Sports Business Journal staff writer who provides outside perspective on Tom Dundon
Sports Business Journal
Episode: Rip City Drive 5-21-26
Jared Lambert
Head golf pro at Astoria Golf and Country Club; Bridge to Kids organizer
Astoria Golf and Country Club; Bridge to Kids
Episode: Rip City Drive 5-21-26
Brian Berger
Sports Business Radio host, discussed Dundon and Trail Blazers negotiations
Yahoo Sports / Sports Business Radio
Episode: RipCityDrive With Chad Doing - Knicks To The Finals, Who Will They Face?
Preston Highfield
College football analyst discussing playoff formats and implications
Arizona State University (ASU) fan context referenced
Episode: Rip City Drive 5-18-26
Harley White
Sprint car racer, survivor of a severe crash
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Episode: Rip City Drive 5-15-26

Hosts

Chad Doing
Host of Rip City Drive; frequent on-air personality with deep ties to Portland sports
Chad Dewey
Co-host and on-air reference in promos; regular voice on the show
Dwight Jaynes
Longtime Portland sports analyst; called the Godfather of local sports commentary

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Chad and Dwight are great!

    With a hectic schedule I often miss the radio broadcast. Glad I can now catch up with a podcast.

    Tim in Milwaukie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimny Longfellow Washington
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the blend of game analysis and business context.
The show mixes nostalgia with current playoff chatter in a way that keeps it entertaining.
Chad and Dwight bring strong local insight and smart takes.

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Rip City Drive 3-28-26 live from Spirit Mountain
Q: What's the mood after the loss and how does the team respond?
The mood was not great, but players emphasized sticking together, focusing on coming ready to play, and using losses as teaching moments to sharpen execution, especially in the margins.
Rip City Drive 4-4-26 Live from Spirit Mountain
Q: What was the takeaway from the Dundon press conference regarding team staying in Portland?
The takeaway is that Dundon and his partners intend to keep the team in Portland, maintain stability, and push forward with renovations and local development, signaling a long-term commitment to the market.
Rip City Drive 4-9-26
Q: What's the biggest challenge for Portland against the Clippers?
slowing Kawhi Leonard and handling their bench depth, while managing spacing and execution to keep the game within reach and secure the playoff path.
Rip City Drive 4-1-26
Q: With the sale closing and Dundon in the building today, what difference did you notice in energy or focus, and what are you most curious to hear from him at the upcoming press conference?
Chad noted the heightened energy around the arena and the possibility of clearer leadership, while Dan and Chad discussed curiosity about Dundon's plans for roster stability, arena funding, and long-term strategy during the press conference.
Rip City Drive 4-1-26
Q: Drew, you guys came out with such great energy in this one. What was key to this win tonight?
Dan Dickow summarized that the entire lineup contributed, highlighting the paint work by Denny Avdija, the inside scoring pressure, and the balanced scoring from multiple players which kept the Clippers off balance and allowed the Blazers to maintain leads.

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A high-energy, Portland-area sports talk show centered on pro basketball, with a strong focus on the NBA playoffs, team ownership, arena deals, and the business side of sports. Episodes feature game analysis, coaching and officiating takes, and long-running discussions about ownership transitions in Portland, especially around arena financing and market strategy. A recurring element is lively debates, guest experts from national and local sports media, and personal anecdotes, creating a fast-paced, narrative-rich listening experience that blends game-day analysis with business context and community-focused promotions. Noteworthy is the mix of veteran local voices with recognizable national analysts, plus occasional guest appearances from fo... more

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