On this episode of The Slant, host Brad Stein talks about the dangers of football, who has the best chance of derailing the Miami Heat, and more!

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In this week’s thrilling and technically challenged show, the guys show you why you do not record a podcast at 8:30am.  While their technical skills are in doubt, the guys show their minds are as sharp as tacks when it comes to sports and Marvel’s new TV show, "Agents of Shield."  The guys also talk about the NFC West and the "Red Flags" remaining for each of the teams in that division.  Here is a spoiler ... the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers have very few holes to fill.

Due to technical issues, this show is split into 2 parts.  If you have any questions, or would like to mock the guy's technical abilities, please send your email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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This week in hour 1 of The Northwest Convergence Zone the gang talks with Ian Mcglynn, Aaron Myers from Cody Beebe and the Crooks, and drummer Troy Luccketta from Tesla! Big Mike is guest cohost.

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In hour 2, the gang talks with and hears new tracks from In Cahoots. One of their favorite comedians Eric 'Puddin' Lorentzen stops by with some friends as well. Wait till you hear his latest rant!!!

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Tracklist:

Ian McGlynn - Good Morning Mend

Ian McGlynn - I'm December

Cody Beebe and The Crooks - Hold The Line

Cody Beebe and The Crooks - Waiting On You

In Cahoots - Tell On You

In Cahoots - On Fire Tonight

In Cahoots - Secret Handshake

From the makers of the Northwest Convergence Zone comes Happy Hour, a new Oregon Sports News podcast!  Unlike The Zone, this show does not typically have guests and instead focuses on conversations like you'd have in a bar with your friends, such as sports, relationships, news, etc. The show also features segments like Big D on Sports, Pick-Up Line of the Week, Celebrity Bar Fight, where Mr. Von picks a new celebrity to pick a fight with each week, and more!

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On this episode of The Slant, host Brad Stein talks about why the NHL playoffs are better than the NBA, what the NFL would be like without the NFL Draft, and the friction between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia.

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On this episode, the Portland SportsBeat gang chat with two players from the Portland Boltz football team. Later, they talk Oregon hoops, Northwest Shootout, and what lies ahead for a couple local basketball all-stars.

In this special episode, Matt and Ridley start the show by talking about the new Star Trek movie coming out this week.  As a long time Star Trek fan, Matt is in his element.  After that, the guys talk about controversies in the MLB, relocation of the Sacramento Kings, and the new head coach of the Oregon Ducks.  

To end the show, the guys talk about Ridley's article from ESPN.  They go in depth on the AFC West and the remaining needs each team still needs to address.

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The Northwest Convergence Zone brings you stellar interviews with the leading artists in the Northwest, and their music, every week. They also give their take on the news, sports, and anything else they find interesting, all brought to you with their unique Northwest perspective on things.

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Tracklist:

Bradford Loomis - Get On That Train

Bradford Loomis - End Of This Chain

Bradford Loomis - Dead Man's Dance (Live in NWCZ Studio)

The Pine Hearts - Virginia

The Pine Hearts - When it Comes to You

The Pine Hearts - Don't Let the Stars Bring You Down (Live in NWCZ Studio)

Chyeah Chyeah - Skins

Chyeah Chyeah - Are you Drinking My Kool-Aid?

Torre - Fools

Torre - Atlantic

Midnight Salvage Co. - Lost Lane

On this episode of The Slant, host Brad Stein talks about LeBron James, the legacy of Floyd Mayweather, the top five names for a racing horse, and more!

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Brad Stein and company host another packed episode, featuring veteran Benson High School head track coach Leon McKenzie in studio, as well as his grand-daughter and Benson track athlete Jasmine McKenzie. Also in studio is Liberty High School athlete Elizabeth Pecsoc and Wilson High School athlete Tristan Anastas.