Episode 5- The Original KD

The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins

On the latest episode of "The Rex Chapman Show," Rex and Josh Hopkins are joined by multi-platinum, four-time Grammy winner and diehard Portland Trail Blazers fan, k.d. lang! One of Canada's most beloved musicians, and probably one of the most passionate basketball fans, k.d. discusses her life, her Blazers and why she can't stand super teams in the NBA.

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15:30 - How are k.d.'s beloved Trailblazers doing so far this season as we push towards the postseason?

17:00 - What was it about Damian Lillard that drew you in as a fan? How is he setting his career path compared to other superstars that are forming super teams?

22:30 - k.d. shares what it's like having such a beautiful voice, why she still gets a rush from performing, and when she first discovered her voice.

28:00 - How coming out helped pave the way for others in the LGBT community to be comfortable with who they are and more importantly, for society to be more accepting.

36:30 - The thrill of performing and being on stage is what makes her life's work so rewarding. Rex relates performing live at a concert to playing a game in a packed arena full of fans.

40:00 - How all performers: basketball players and musicians alike, deal with real life issues while battling pressure and expectations.

57:30 - Rex shares his relationship with Josh

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