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| 28 Nov 2019 | Shutting Down Stars: Defensive rating, schedule strength, injury roundup + Carl English joins! | 01:07:00 | |
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| 05 Jun 2020 | Charles Kissi, Raptors 905 Assistant & Former Toronto Police Officer joins + NBA Return-to-Play Plan | 00:57:51 | |
Blake and Eric collect their thoughts after an important week of news surrounding the protests worldwide following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The guys briefly discuss the NBA's return to play plan before welcoming in Raptors 905 assistant coach Charles Kissi. In addition to Charles' work with youth basketball and a Master's degree in education, Charles was also a former officer with Toronto Police Services. He joins to provide his unique perspective on the conversation happening in Canada and the U.S. about systemic racism, and how it extends to the rest of society, including law enforcement and education. Charles discusses his reaction to the George Floyd murder and how biases make their way into the police force, the role of police in modern society and calls for a change in methods, as well as his thoughts on ways to improve relationships between local police communities, and what led him to get into law enforcement after growing up in Regent Park.
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| 21 Oct 2019 | Season Preview: Siakam's max deal, OG's next step, roster decisions + Predictions & Props | 01:00:41 | |
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| 16 Jun 2020 | Tuesday Twitter Mailbag | 00:57:46 | |
Blake and Eric open up for questions on Twitter, including topics on finishing the season, Black Lives Matter movement, and the players' relationship with Adam Silver.
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| 24 Oct 2019 | End of Load Management: Season opener takeaways, championship rings + Celtics preview | 00:55:52 | |
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| 07 Apr 2020 | John Hollinger on the Bulls Interest in Bobby Webster, Front Office Future + Shoulda Played More All-Stars | 00:47:48 | |
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| 03 Mar 2020 | J.E. Skeets from No Dunks talks Raptors, Siakam's Transition, OG's Maturity, 519 All-Stars and more! | 00:40:15 | |
With Eric on vacation this week, Blake welcomes J.E. Skeets from No Dunks to chat about his level of concern about the Raptors current three-game slide, his thoughts on Pascal Siakam's transition into the offence's number-one option, as well as the Raptors chances of beating the Bucks if the two teams meet again in the playoffs. Plus, OG Anunoby making a case for the NBA's All-Defensive Team, Nick Nurse's trust in Patrick McCaw, and the guys create an exclusive 519 All-Star Team featuring Jamal Murray and Justin Bieber.
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| 25 Nov 2019 | The 2010s: Raptors All-Decade Team | 00:47:18 | |
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| 13 Sep 2020 | Raptors Season Comes to an End | 01:00:41 | |
Blake and Eric react to the Raptors losing Game 7 to the Celtics. They go in depth about defensive assignments, being carried by Lowry and Siakam, and more! What went wrong? Which areas need improvement?
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| 09 Jun 2020 | Reminiscing with Matt Devlin + Return To Play | 00:46:07 | |
Blake and Eric welcome in Matt Devlin, Raptors TV play-by-play broadcaster, to look back at the one-year anniversary of the 2019 NBA Finals, and his final call as the clock hit 0:00. Plus, they discuss the NBA's 'Return to Play' plan and how that affects the Raptors.
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| 13 Oct 2020 | Guest: Dallas Green | 00:39:57 | |
Blake is joined by Dallas Green of ‘City and Colour’ and ‘Alexisonfire’ to hear about his stories on the 2019 championship team and growing up a Raptors fan.
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| 07 Nov 2019 | Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela + Jovan Buha on Kawhi's start in L.A. | 00:50:07 | |
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| 11 Feb 2020 | The Good Times: 15 Straight Wins, Minute Management, Hollis-Jefferson Stands Tall + Buyout Options | 00:52:04 | |
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| 12 Dec 2019 | Trouble on offence: The returns of Lowry and Ibaka, righting the ship & Kawhi is back | 00:41:43 | |
Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss one of the worst 10-day stretches in recent Raptors history. The returns of Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka have not gone smoothly, made worse by an injury to Fred VanVleet and a difficult stretch of schedule. What can the Raptors do to right the ship with their half-court offence and with their suddenly ill-fitting second unit? Plus, thoughts and feelings from Kawhi Leonard's championship ring ceremony and an update on Walter's dating life.
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| 29 Jan 2020 | Emotional Week: Kobe Bryant's Impact, Lowry Makes History, Vince Tributes & Gasol's Status | 00:58:57 | |
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| 05 Apr 2022 | Kyle's Return | 01:08:42 | |
Eric and Holly talk about the emotional peak of the season: the return of Kyle Lowry to Toronto. As well, Eric gets a little worried about the team's depth and half-court offence precision, while Holly has an unwelcome bout of self-discovery.
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| 14 Apr 2022 | Raptors vs Sixers Preview | 01:06:25 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors' upcoming first-round series against the 76ers.
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| 20 Apr 2022 | A "Rocky" start for Raptors in Philadelphia | 01:02:47 | |
Eric and Holly try, and mostly fail, not to get too down about the first two games of the Raptors-76ers series. They discuss the physical dominance of Joel Embiid and the incendiary Tyrese Maxey, before realizing this isn't a 76ers podcast. Then, they look for positives as the scene switches to Toronto.
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| 27 Apr 2022 | Halfway To History? | 01:02:13 | |
Can the Raptors be the first team in NBA history to win a series after trailing 3-0? They certainly have the momentum, with Pascal Siakam and Precious Achiuwa taking star turns. Eric and Holly talk about that, Thaddeus Young's quiet excellence and the not-at-all quiet vibes radiating out of Philadelphia.
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| 05 May 2022 | The End Is Here | 01:10:50 | |
The Raptors bowed out of the NBA playoffs, and Eric and Holly discuss their loss to the 76ers, before moving on to the end-of-season comments from Fred VanVleet, Nick Nurse, Masai Ujiri and others. They also briefly touch on an offseason outlook before singing the praises (and doling out some low-level criticism) of Jeopardy champion Mattea Roach.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Draft Week | 01:02:49 | |
Eric and Holly have returned from hiatus, and they’re easily distracted, starting off with Formula One, Blue Jays and Pixar talk. Then, they get into all things Raptors: the OG Anunoby trade rumours, Thursday’s Draft and some of your questions
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| 29 Jun 2022 | Free Agency Name Game | 01:13:09 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the selection of Christian Koloko in the NBA Draft, and the lack of trade activity on draft night. They then get into free agency, running down several players who the Raptors could target, such as Bobby Portis, Malik Monk, Delon Wright, Gary Payton II and more.
Also, Holly makes a plea for a statutory holiday week which we’re sure the federal government will adopt.
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| 20 Aug 2020 | Raptors Take a 2-0 Series Lead Against the Nets | 00:51:58 | |
Blake and Eric are back to break down the first two games of the Raptors’ opening round playoff matchup against the Nets. They discuss Marc Gasol’s production, offensive effectiveness and Joe Harris’ exit from the bubble.
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| 25 Mar 2020 | Yaron Weitzman on the Process, Raptors-Sixers Playoff Lessons, Bryan Colangelo, and more | 00:52:38 | |
With little news happening around the Raptors, Blake and Eric chat with Bleacher Report's Yaron Weitzman about his new book 'Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports', as part of an upcoming series on the Raptors biggest rivals in the Eastern Conference. Yaron discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Sixers ownership, then details some of the research that went into writing the book, including the Sixers lack of cooperation, how Sam Hinkie alienated himself from the rest of the NBA, how the Raptors Game 7 win over Philadelphia shaped the team's current trajectory, and the rise and fall of Bryan Colangelo as Sixers president of basketball operations.
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| 20 Oct 2020 | Guest: Max Kerman | 00:38:57 | |
Blake is joined by Max Kerman of the band 'Arkells' to talk about his involvement in the Nick Nurse Foundation, his friendship with Nick Nurse and whether he believes Fred VanVleet will return with the Raptors next season.
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| 04 Dec 2019 | Matching Intensity: Impact of Lowry's return, passive Siakam, testing OG, and limiting Harden | 00:46:59 | |
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| 17 Mar 2020 | Near-Term Fallout: Repeat Opportunity, Cap Smoothing, VanVleet's Market, Siakam vs. Tatum & Isolation Tips | 00:50:28 | |
Blake and Eric regroup and recap a wild week following the NBA's postponement of games, update what's going on around the Raptors after the team was connected to Rudy Gobert last week, and discuss how some of the Raptors players are filling the time while in self-isolation. With the NBA shut down, the guys lament the possibility of the Raptors chance to repeat being cut short, how it could affect Fred VanVleet's market value with next year's salary cap uncertain, and compare Pascal Siakam to Jayson Tatum in the conversation for 'best player in the Atlantic'. Plus, TV show recommendations for listeners in self-isolation, and much more.
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| 05 Jan 2021 | Can the Raptors get on track? | 00:54:07 | |
Blake and Eric dive into the Raptors struggles, how they can be overcome, and what trades can be made to change their fortunes.
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| 12 Jan 2021 | Process Over Results? | 00:47:37 | |
Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors latest loss, if Raptors fans are still process over results, how the big man rotation should change, and more
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| 19 Jan 2021 | Raptors 3-0 week | 00:50:42 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors 3-0 week, reasons to be encouraged, Kyle Lowry, and some negatives from the past week.
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| 26 Jan 2021 | Raptors Mailbag | 00:53:22 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the vibes around the Raptors, Yuta Watanabe love, why Matt Thomas doesn't play, OG stepping up, and more!
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| 01 Feb 2021 | A Rough Raptors Week | 00:56:04 | |
The Raptors went 1-3 this past week and Eric and Blake are here to break it down, how can they improve? Expectations for Lowry, Fred's All-Star case, Banes improvement, and more!
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| 09 Feb 2021 | A Positive Raptors Week | 00:56:09 | |
Blake and Eric discuss a positive week for the Raptors, how they can continue to improve, what is still holding them back, the Raptors 905, and more!
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| 15 Feb 2021 | Raptors Trading for Drummond? | 00:45:25 | |
Eric and Blake discuss the Raptors recent play, the weird loss to the Wolves, and the possibility of an Andre Drummond trade.
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| 22 Feb 2021 | Raptors getting back on track | 00:56:06 | |
Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the recent success of the Raptors, if they deserve an All Star, playing without Lowry, and more!
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| 02 Mar 2021 | Kyle Lowry Rumors + When will the Raptors play? | 00:57:36 | |
Eric Koreen is joined by special guest James Herbert to discuss the Raptors in COVID protocols and how the league has handled the pandemic, what the Raptors might do at the trade deadline, Kyle Lowry rumors and more
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| 07 Apr 2021 | Raptors fall to the Lakers + WrestleMania Preview | 01:05:32 | |
Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors losing to the Lakers, the buzzer beater against the Wizards, and then the last 15 minutes the guys discuss WrestleMania.
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| 12 Apr 2021 | Khem Birch Signs w/ the Raptors + Getting to the Play In | 00:55:34 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors signing Khem Birch and who may lose minutes as a result. Then they talk through the games against the Cavs and Knicks + the Raptors upcoming schedule.
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| 19 Apr 2021 | Yuta Watanabe Day + the Raptors can't stop winning | 00:58:52 | |
Blake and Eric discuss Yuta Watanabe's new deal with the Raptors, the win against the Thunder, the Raptors winning too much, and then they answer listener questions.
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| 28 Apr 2021 | Official with Freddie + No one happy after a 2-2 week | 00:45:01 | |
Eric and Blake discuss the signing of Freddy Gillespi, who can be happy after a 2-2 Raptors week, standings watch, West coast road trip, and predicting the next week's games.
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| 03 May 2021 | Lakers Destroyers | 00:58:25 | |
Eric and Blake discuss the Raptors week, beating the Lakers, standings watch, and more!
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| 10 May 2021 | Raptors Take Purge | 00:59:26 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the state of the Raptors, where they stand in the play in/lottery standings, and then they give their takes for the Raptors season in what they deem a "Take Purge".
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| 19 May 2021 | Masai Speaks + the Raptors Offseason Begins | 00:54:15 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the end of season press conference from Masai Ujiri, what's next for the Raptors, team Canada, and more
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| 01 Jun 2021 | Raptors Mailbag | 00:57:07 | |
Blake and Eric answer your questions about the Raptors and the upcoming offseason.
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| 12 May 2020 | Is This the Dagger? Kevin Harlan on Calling Kawhi's Shot and Game 7 of Raptors-Sixers | 00:45:26 | |
Blake and Eric welcome Kevin Harlan, longtime broadcaster for the NBA on TNT, CBS and Westwood One to re-live the Raptors dramatic Game 7 win over the Sixers a year ago, and his call of Kawhi Leonard's game-winning buzzer beater (13:00). Kevin details his own recollection of the game (16:17), as well as the moments building up to the call (19:12), and where the shot sits in NBA history (25:24). Plus, Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors opening up their practice facility in a limited capacity, and if it means the NBA is any closer to a return to play.
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| 21 Oct 2019 | Preseason observations, Lowry's extension + Tas Melas from No Dunks joins! | 00:55:06 | |
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| 19 Nov 2019 | Small Sample: Regression candidates, OG's offensive growth, VanVleet's value & RHJ impact | 00:43:23 | |
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| 24 Jan 2020 | Star Power: Siakam's journey to All-Star starter, Lowry's candidacy, trade targets & Wiggins | 00:46:21 | |
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| 06 Sep 2020 | Raptors Even the Series | 00:50:08 | |
Blake and Eric react to the Raptors tying up the Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Celtics. They discuss OG Anunoby's game-winning shot in Game 3, production of the centers, and so much more.
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| 04 Aug 2020 | First Two Bubble Games Recap | 00:53:58 | |
Blake and Eric react to the first two games and news surrounding the return of the NBA, including the Raptors win vs. the Lakers, Fred VanVleet’s career game against the Heat, and the health protocols.
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| 12 Nov 2019 | Staying Optimistic: Opportunity from injuries, positives from depth, and bigger roles for Siakam & VanVleet | 00:40:25 | |
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| 27 Jul 2022 | Jurassic Bag | 01:15:05 | |
In the possible season finale of Jurassic Pod, Eric and Holly talk about the reported signing of Juancho “Bo Cruz” Hermangomez and the Durant-to-Boston rumours. After that, the mailbag is opened. Topics include: expectations for Scottie Barnes and the team as a whole, the potential of Gary Trent Jr., the mechanics of contract extensions and favourite songs and books of 2022 so far.
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| 01 Apr 2020 | Jack Armstrong talks Raptors Rewind & Playoff Memories + CanRock Bracket and Best Raptors by Number | 00:39:00 | |
Blake and Eric welcome a special guest this week: Raptors TV and radio analyst Jack Armstrong. Jack joins the show to chat about what he's been up to since the NBA postponed its season, re-lives some of the most vivid memories from the Raptors NBA Finals run with the games being rebroadcast, and weighs in on how this year's team was trending sans-Kawhi Leonard before another playoff run was put on hold. Plus, Eric updates the results of his controversial CanRock bracket, and offers a preview of his upcoming piece on the best Raptors by jersey number.
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| 15 Aug 2020 | Raptors vs. Nets: Playoff Series Preview | 00:59:32 | |
Blake and Eric are joined by The Athletic's Alex Schiffer to break down all the angles of the upcoming playoff series between the Raptors and Nets.
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| 21 Apr 2020 | Season Awards, All-NBA Team Candidates and 'The Last Dance' Takeaways | 00:56:53 | |
Blake and Eric chat about their reaction to ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary series and their thoughts on the first two episodes, as well as some notable Raptors nuggets from the time period. With The Athletic putting out staff picks for the 2019-20 NBA awards, the guys discuss which Raptors players factored into the voting process. Is Terence Davis in the All-Rookie conversation? Could Pascal Siakam make a case to win the NBA's most improved player award for a second straight year? Plus, the guys debate the Raptors most valuable defensive player over the last year, discuss the chances of a member of the Raptors making an All-NBA team, and Nick Nurse as the frontrunner for NBA Coach of the Year.
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| 20 May 2020 | Rico Hines on Siakam's Improvement, Paul Watson Jr., Player Development and the NBA Pause | 00:50:49 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the latest surrounding the NBA's efforts to return to play and how travel restrictions could impact the Raptors, then bring in this week's guest, Sacramento Kings assistant and player development coach Rico Hines, who works with several NBA players including Pascal Siakam. Rico chats about how much he's been in touch with players since the NBA postponed its season, his work with Pascal Siakam and the improvements he's made transitioning into a larger role, as well as Rico's approach to player development and the success story of Paul Watson Jr., who signed a two-way deal with the Raptors in January after impressing with Raptors 905. Plus, Eric recaps his chat with Doug Christie about his battles with Michael Jordan in the 90s, and the guys imagine Dennis Rodman's WCW stunt happening today.
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| 20 Feb 2020 | The Stretch Run: All-Star Takeaways with Alex Wong + Schedule Strengthening & #2 Seed Battle | 00:49:49 | |
Eric is joined by Alex Wong (@steven_lebron) of GQ, Yahoo! Sports and the New York Times following his trip to Chicago for All-Star Weekend. The guys discuss their takeaways from the events, including the Elam Ending, Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam's play, Nick Nurse's opportunity to coach Giannis Antetokounmpo, as well as how the weekend compared to 2016 in Toronto. Plus, with All-Star Weekend behind us, Eric and Alex discuss how the Raptors have exceeded expectations this season, and what they're looking for over the final third of the season in a likely battle with the Celtics for the #2 seed in the East.
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| 19 Nov 2020 | NBA Draft Analysis on Flynn and Harris + What is coming for Free Agency? | 00:58:30 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors picking Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris in the 2020 NBA Draft + what will happen with VanFleet and Ibaka in Free Agency?
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| 26 Jul 2021 | Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft | 00:44:51 | |
Blake Murphy is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the NBA Draft, who the Raptors should take at 4, what trades are available to them, and what the Raptors should consider outside of taking Jalen Suggs.
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| 19 Jul 2022 | Welcome to Dowtin Abbey | 01:11:05 | |
Breaking news: The Raptors have signed Jeff Dowtin to a two-way contract. Eric and Holly speak about the signing of the Las Vegas Summer League standout, and the Raptors’ overall play in the tournament.
They then break down the status of the roster, before talking about the static nature of trade season and the firing of Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo.
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| 16 Sep 2020 | Offseason Look-Ahead | 00:55:27 | |
Blake and Eric react to the Clippers loss to the Nuggets, and whether that’s considered a “win” for Masai Ujiri. Plus, the guys look ahead to the offseason and moves that need to be made. Who stays? Who doesn’t? Plenty of tough decisions to be made.
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| 07 Jul 2020 | Tyler Ennis, Raptors 905 + Toronto's Half-Court Offense | 00:46:57 | |
Eric and Blake are joined by Raptors 905 guard Tyler Ennis to discuss the recent season and the development of Oshae Brissett. The guys also break down the Raptors' half-court offense struggles.
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| 15 Mar 2021 | The Raptors Show | 00:57:45 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the horrific state of the Raptors and if help could be on the way via the NBA trade deadline.
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| 06 Jan 2020 | Hanging In: Flushing the bad, comfort zones, verte-breakers & managing workload | 00:44:11 | |
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| 23 Mar 2021 | Goodbye to Kyle Lowry? | 00:58:05 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors heading into the trade deadline and if Lowry needs to be traded, Raptors losing streak and what the future of the Raptors looks like. Then they play a Raptors trivia game and discuss trades, possible free agents, and listener questions.
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| 30 Mar 2021 | Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle | 00:53:09 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the trade deadline, the non-Lowry trade, the Norman Powell trade, and then the recent play of the Raptors and what needs to change.
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| 11 Mar 2020 | Healthy Optimism: Next Level OG, Powell's Impact, Clutch Lowry & Beat Writer Minutiae! | 00:58:41 | |
Eric is back from vacation and Blake returns from the Raptors west coast swing to recap the 4-1 trip, and look ahead to a meeting with Dwane Casey's Pistons this weekend. The guys discuss the altercation involving OG Anunoby and Rudy Gobert and OG continuing to showcase his development on the defensive end, if injuries will hurt the All-Defensive Team case for Fred Van Vleet or Marc Gasol, and Norman Powell continuing his impressive play on the offensive end, when healthy. Plus, breaking down Kyle Lowry's play this season and how it impacts the rest of the team, imagining a time when the Raptors could return to full health, and a look around the Eastern Conference as they battle with the Celtics for the #2 seed.
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| 09 Mar 2021 | Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell on the move? | 00:38:13 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the state of the Raptors and if trading Kyle Lowry or Norman Powell make sense for the Raptors.
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| 30 Dec 2019 | Staying Afloat: Expected range, Canadian content, Nurse's techs & the McCawnaissance | 00:56:25 | |
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| 14 Apr 2020 | All-Time Raptors Team Draft + Chris Boucher's Future | 01:03:37 | |
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| 25 Aug 2020 | Raptors vs. Celtics: Playoff Series Preview | 01:01:09 | |
Blake and Eric are joined by The Athletic's Jared Weiss to break down everything of the upcoming playoff series between the Raptors and Celtics. Who will be the x-factor for each team? What will be the best 1-on-1 matchup? Plus, they makes their series predictions.
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| 10 Sep 2020 | Toronto Forces a Game 7 | 01:01:24 | |
Blake and Eric react to the Raptors 2OT win in Game 6 against the Celtics, and preview Game 7. What should we expect?
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| 23 Jun 2020 | We The North with Doug Smith | 00:44:02 | |
Eric is joined by The Toronto Star's Doug Smith, author of 'We The North: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors'. They touch on the legacy of Rob Babcock, Vince Carter and more.
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| 20 Jul 2021 | Ben Pfeifer on the NBA Draft | 00:55:20 | |
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Pfeifer to discuss who the Raptors should take at 4, why he is lower on Barnes and Suggs, which players he prefers over them and much more.
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| 16 Nov 2020 | NBA Draft and Free Agency Preview for the Raptors | 00:59:29 | |
On today's show we discuss the upcoming NBA Draft and who the Raptors could select, and then break down free agency and how it could impact the upcoming season.
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| 23 Nov 2020 | Raptors Free Agency Recap | 00:52:24 | |
Blake and Eric break down the Raptors Free Agency so far including losing Gasol and Ibaka, bringing back VanVleet, adding Baynes, and more
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| 09 Dec 2020 | Raptors Preseason Preview | 00:47:31 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the questions surrounding the Raptors prior to their preseason games this weekend.
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| 15 Dec 2020 | Giannis stays with the Bucks, OG's contract, and Raptors preseason | 00:54:05 | |
Eric Koreen is joined by Josh Lewenberg to discuss Giannis staying with the Bucks, what OG's contract extension could look like, fans in the stands for the Raptors games, and how the Raptors have looked in the preseason.
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| 22 Dec 2020 | Raptors trading for Harden? + OG signs extension | 01:01:53 | |
Eric and Blake break down the OG contract extension, a potential James Harden trade, and Raptors over/unders.
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| 05 May 2020 | Raptors Fan Survey Results | 00:58:55 | |
Blake and Eric sort through the final results from The Athletic's Raptors Fan Survey and discuss their takeaways from some of the data. Is Kyle Lowry the greatest Raptor of all-time? What does Masai Ujiri's future hold? Should the Raptors (eventually) retire Vince Carter’s jersey? How good can OG Anunoby become? Favourite title run game? The guys dig into all of those questions, and much more.
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| 13 Jan 2020 | Friendly Reminder: DeMar's return, early signs from Siakam & Powell + Lowry's All-Star case | 00:51:53 | |
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| 26 Feb 2020 | Irrational Confidence: Overcoming Elite Defence, Nurse/Budenholzer Contrasts, Siakam's Growth, and more | 00:54:27 | |
Blake and Eric reunite on the heels of a tough loss to the Bucks to chat about their takeaways from the meeting, how much the Raptors missed Marc Gasol on the defensive end, and the contrasting styles of Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer. The guys also discuss concerns about Pascal Siakam's aggressiveness against elite NBA defences, Matt Thomas picking up meaningful minutes and if it opens up a role for him come playoff time, as well as Chris Boucher inspiring the term 'irrational confidence'. Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming Western road trip, and updates on the Raptors injury situation.
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| 11 Aug 2020 | The Eastern Conference Playoff Picture | 00:52:35 | |
Blake and Eric take a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and what would be the Raptors’ best-case scenario. How would Toronto match up against potential opponents? Are there any concerns with Siakam?
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| 14 Jul 2020 | The Bubble Begins + Mailbag | 00:54:21 | |
Blake and Eric get into the early bubble news surrounding the Raptors, including players availabilities and coach press conferences. The guys also open up for questions from fans on covering games remotely, neutral site advantages, and more.
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| 29 Jul 2020 | The Restart Is Here! | 00:55:25 | |
Blake and Eric dive into the Raptors restart of the re-seeded remaining regular season games in the bubble, how an Ibaka-Gasol pairing will look, and OG Anunoby's role.
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| 31 Oct 2019 | Relying on Starters: Lowry/VanVleet usage, Siakam's elite start, Embiid-KAT + Bucks preview | 00:51:00 | |
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| 01 Dec 2020 | Raptors Camp Questions | 00:55:05 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the questions facing the Raptors heading into 2020-2021 training camp.
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| 02 Sep 2020 | Raptors Fall Behind 2-0 | 00:52:48 | |
Blake and Eric recap the first two games between the Raptors and Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semis. What needs to change for Toronto to get back into the series? Is 3-point shooting a concern? The issue of switching on screens.
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| 30 Jun 2020 | Raptors’ Schedule Released | 00:55:33 | |
Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors’ schedule of the remaining regular season games. Plus, they dive into whether or not Toronto will hold onto the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference.
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| 08 Oct 2020 | Guest: Malcolm Miller | 00:38:10 | |
Blake is joined by Raptors swingman Malcolm Miller to talk about what the NBA bubble life was like, raising awareness and education on racial injustice, as well as his love for video games.a
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| 12 Nov 2020 | NBA Draft preview with Robel | 00:44:18 | |
Blake Murphy is joined by Robel to discuss the NBA Draft and what the Raptors will do with picks 29 and 59. Who is a sleeper in the first round? What do the Raptors need? Are there any players that pop at 59 or perhaps undrafted? We dig in on today's episode.
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| 19 Dec 2019 | Injury Fallout: Gasol/Powell update, VanVleet, trusty McCaw + Dan Robson on Bobby Webster | 00:52:30 | |
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| 27 Oct 2021 | Jurassic Pod: Episode 1 | 01:03:23 | |
Eric Koreen welcomes the delightful Holly MacKenzie to the Raptors podcast on the Athletic. These two discuss the state of the Raptors and how we got here.
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Raptors get a big win at MSG | 00:46:14 | |
Eric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie discuss the Raptors win at MSG, Eric Koreen travel story, Barnes injury, and much more
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| 09 Nov 2021 | Pascal Returns | 01:04:34 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors record on the road, the return of Pascal Siakam, the impressive play of this frisky Raptors team, Scottie's return from injury and more.
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| 17 Nov 2021 | Raptors Backslide | 00:46:31 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors latest play, their recent backslide and the minutes totals for the starters including OG's huge role.
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| 24 Nov 2021 | How the Raps get on track | 00:57:25 | |
Eric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie discuss Grammy Nominations, the recent rough stretch from the Raptors, what they look like without OG, and much more.
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| 30 Nov 2021 | Home Sour Home | 01:05:48 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors' disappointing end to a long road trip, a dispiriting start to a lengthy homestand, Fred VanVleet's workload, Yuta Watanabe's return, plane etiquette and more.
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| 07 Dec 2021 | Is the Raptors defense back? | 01:01:36 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors 2 game win streak, the defensive improvement and more from the last week of Raptors basketball.
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| 16 Dec 2021 | Scottie Barnes Potential | 01:02:13 | |
Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors recent play, Scottie Barnes potential, and the status of the injured players for the Raptors.
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