The Words Matter Podcast – Episode One | Guest: Canaan Chatman
Hosted by Christopher Rivers
Produced by The PAC West Group

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Words Matter Podcast—a community centered series exploring the power of story, lived experience, and meaningful conversation.

In Episode One, host Christopher Rivers sits down with Portland icon and cultural architect Canaan Chatman for a powerful reflection on leadership, legacy, and impact. From his Hall of Fame playing career to founding the Rose City Showcase, Canaan shares how basketball became a vehicle for mentorship, community building, and generational influence.

Together, they unpack how family, faith, resilience, and accountability shape leadership on the court, in the home, and throughout life. This conversation goes beyond the game. This is legacy work.

Topics Include:
• The origin and impact of the Rose City Showcase
• The evolution of grassroots basketball in the Pacific Northwest
• Raising children through adversity and sport
• Mentorship, marriage, and identity beyond the court
• Canaan’s most influential players from Oregon

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