Jurassic Pod: A show about the Toronto Raptors

Jurassic Bag

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:10:32 GMT

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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Welcome to Dowtin Abbey

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:26:38 GMT

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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Durant Durant

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:10:08 GMT

Any good rumours out there involving the Raptors? Anyone got anything? Boy, it’s awfully quiet around here.Just kidding. Eric and Holly talk about the Raptors’ chances at trading for Kevin Durant. Also, they review the Raptors’ moves in free-agency, the status of the roster and the Canadian men’s team’s big weekend.

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Free Agency Name Game

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:08:00 GMT

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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Draft Week

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:48:20 GMT

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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The End Is Here

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT

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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Halfway To History?

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:36:00 GMT

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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A "Rocky" start for Raptors in Philadelphia

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:58:48 GMT

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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Raptors vs Sixers Preview

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:52:32 GMT

Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors' upcoming first-round series against the 76ers.

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Kyle's Return

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:55:42 GMT

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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Surviving The Celtics

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:02:55 GMT

Eric and Holly talk about another in the long line of excruciating games against the Celtics, before zeroing in on the pieces that are falling into place: Armoni Brooks, Thaddeus Young and the continued excellence of Pascal Siakam. Plus, they take a few reader questions.

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The Raptors Digress

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:21:43 GMT

The Raptors continue to be the weirdest, least knowable team in the NBA, and Eric and Holly try in vain to make sense of them while going off on wide-ranging tangents. Fred VanVleet's healthy is worrying, while Pascal Siakam's play is decidedly not.

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Did the Raptors just break LeBron?

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:06:06 GMT

Eric and Holly engage in some Lakers/LeBron schadenfreude, discuss James' actions with Scottie Barnes in Los Angeles, and generally revel in the afterglow of a first-quarter to remember. They also get into a 4-0 week, the team's unpredictability and Barnes' renewed ascent.

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Raptors Happy Hour

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:54:43 GMT

No, Eric and Holly aren't trying to get themselves through an awful Raptors patch with the help of alcohol. Instead, they're using the poor play as an opportunity to focus on the sunlight that lingers behind the clouds: Pascal Siakam's fight, Malachi Flynn's steady hand, Precious Achiuwa's occasional highlights and more.

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To Boo Or Not To Boo?

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:47:37 GMT

Eric and Holly reconvene after the All-Star break to talk about fans returning to Scotiabank Arena to lustily boo Goran Dragic. Also, they discuss a home-and-home sweep of the Nets, Malachi Flynn's excellent play as a fill-in and wonder what Scottie Barnes will look like when he is a veteran.

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Raptors at The All-Star Break

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:47:16 GMT

Eric and Holly discuss the Raptors' acquisition of Thaddeus Young, their excellent play in spite of an obvious flaw and make their All-Star weekend picks. Also: a brief tribute to DeMar DeRozan.

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Streaking Into The Deadline

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:21:03 GMT

The Raptors have won six games in a row, and now they have to decide how much that should impact their aggressiveness at the trade deadline. Plus, Eric and Holly talk about Fred VanVleet's All-Star nod, Pascal Siakam' great play and the human drama of the Olympics.

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Flow Like Gary Trent Jr.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:39:10 GMT

After a week full of gritty wins, Eric and Holly talk about an instant classic in Miami, Gary Trent Jr.'s scoring barrage and underlying concerns amidst the positive results. Also, against Holly's wishes, they play "Who says no" with some listener trade proposals.

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A State Of Confusion

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:39:58 GMT

A tougher slate of games, continued heavy work loads and wild inconsistency make Raptors a tough team to figure out right now. Eric and Holly try to make sense of things, while dissecting the team's disappointing offence and a curious G League assignment.

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Raptors Play The Hits

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:00:00 GMT

A dispiriting loss to Detroit, a magnificent win over Milwaukee and a rock fight against Miami? The Raptors engaged in a little self-parody this week. Eric and Holly talk about that, hand out midseason grades and try (and fail) to discern what entails a flagrant foul.

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Moral Defeats, Moral Victory

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:02:00 GMT

Eric and Holly talk about a pretty good Raptors week, Fred VanVleet's undeniable All-Star case, Pascal Siakam's emerging All-Star case, Scottie Barnes' knee injury and more.

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The Raptors are streaking!

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:27:41 GMT

Holly and Eric discuss the Raptors win streak, FVV's season, answer mailbag questions, and tons more in this episode.

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The Raptors in 2022

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:51:41 GMT

After recapping a bizarre pandemic-influenced week, Eric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie look forward to the team's look in 2022, tackling questions about Scottie Barnes' development, Fred VanVleet's next contract and more.

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Rough go for the Raps

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:09:09 GMT

Holly and Eric discuss the recent mess of a schedule for the Raptors including postponed games, protocols and more.

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Scottie Barnes Potential

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:51:59 GMT

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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Is the Raptors defense back?

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 03:37:00 GMT

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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Home Sour Home

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:27:53 GMT

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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How the Raps get on track

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:35:00 GMT

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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Raptors Backslide

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT

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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Pascal Returns

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:15:57 GMT

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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Raptors get a big win at MSG

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:44:24 GMT

Eric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie discuss the Raptors win at MSG, Eric Koreen travel story, Barnes injury, and much more

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Jurassic Pod: Episode 1

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:14:00 GMT

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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Raptors Summer League Thoughts

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:21:50 GMT

Blake and Eric give their thoughts on attending Summer League, the roster, Scottie Barnes, and much more!

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Raptors Draft Barnes

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:49:36 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors picking Scottie Barnes at 4, why they didn't take Suggs, and what is next for the Raptors

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Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT

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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Ben Pfeifer on the NBA Draft

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:36:09 GMT

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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Another Canadian Basketball Bummer

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:01:11 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the latest in Men's Canadian Basketball, the failure, and the future.

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Raptors Get Lucky, will pick 4th

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:29:37 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors drawing 4th in the NBA lottery, the players that will be available at the draft, and who the best fit is.

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Raptors Mailbag

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:48:00 GMT

Blake and Eric answer your questions about the Raptors and the upcoming offseason.

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Masai Speaks + the Raptors Offseason Begins

Wed, 19 May 2021 22:53:00 GMT

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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Raptors Take Purge

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:44:09 GMT

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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Lakers Destroyers

Mon, 03 May 2021 19:48:17 GMT

Eric and Blake discuss the Raptors week, beating the Lakers, standings watch, and more!

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Official with Freddie + No one happy after a 2-2 week

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:39:00 GMT

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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Yuta Watanabe Day + the Raptors can't stop winning

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:31:59 GMT

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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Khem Birch Signs w/ the Raptors + Getting to the Play In

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:45:16 GMT

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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Raptors fall to the Lakers + WrestleMania Preview

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:52:22 GMT

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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Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:17:00 GMT

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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Goodbye to Kyle Lowry?

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:57:17 GMT

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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The Raptors Show

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:17:31 GMT

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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Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell on the move?

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:11:49 GMT

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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Kyle Lowry Rumors + When will the Raptors play?

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT

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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Raptors getting back on track

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:52:34 GMT

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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Raptors Trading for Drummond?

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:28:58 GMT

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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A Positive Raptors Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:21:07 GMT

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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A Rough Raptors Week

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:25:15 GMT

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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Raptors Mailbag

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:15:10 GMT

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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Raptors 3-0 week

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:15:27 GMT

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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Process Over Results?

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:53:29 GMT

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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Can the Raptors get on track?

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:59:54 GMT

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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Raptors panic time?

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:42:00 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the Raptors 0-3 start and what can be done to get back on track.

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Raptors trading for Harden? + OG signs extension

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:51:46 GMT

Eric and Blake break down the OG contract extension, a potential James Harden trade, and Raptors over/unders.

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Giannis stays with the Bucks, OG's contract, and Raptors preseason

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 22:43:48 GMT

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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Raptors Preseason Preview

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:01:29 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the questions surrounding the Raptors prior to their preseason games this weekend.

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Raptors Camp Questions

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the questions facing the Raptors heading into 2020-2021 training camp.

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Raptors Free Agency Recap

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

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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NBA Draft Analysis on Flynn and Harris + What is coming for Free Agency?

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:32:00 GMT

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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NBA Draft and Free Agency Preview for the Raptors

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:11:06 GMT

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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NBA Draft preview with Robel

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

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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Guest: Max Kerman

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:54:00 GMT

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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Guest: Dallas Green

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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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Guest: Malcolm Miller

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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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Offseason Look-Ahead

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:30:58 GMT

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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Raptors Season Comes to an End

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 14:34:09 GMT

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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Toronto Forces a Game 7

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:44:12 GMT

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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Raptors Even the Series

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:37:43 GMT

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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Raptors Fall Behind 2-0

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:36:56 GMT

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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Raptors vs. Celtics: Playoff Series Preview

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:48:54 GMT

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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Raptors Take a 2-0 Series Lead Against the Nets

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:26:24 GMT

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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Raptors vs. Nets: Playoff Series Preview

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:37:59 GMT

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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The Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:33:14 GMT

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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First Two Bubble Games Recap

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:00:07 GMT

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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The Restart Is Here!

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:50:34 GMT

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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Player Development In The Relaunch

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:06:53 GMT

Blake is joined by William Lou of Yahoo Sports to touch on which players need to develop and improve during the relaunch of the NBA season. Plus they discuss the Raptors hiring of Vice President of Culture and Inclusion.

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The Bubble Begins + Mailbag

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:54:25 GMT

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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Tyler Ennis, Raptors 905 + Toronto's Half-Court Offense

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:58:12 GMT

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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Raptors’ Schedule Released

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:56:11 GMT

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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We The North with Doug Smith

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:44:56 GMT

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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Tuesday Twitter Mailbag

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:41:48 GMT

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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Reminiscing with Matt Devlin + Return To Play

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:10:49 GMT

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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Charles Kissi, Raptors 905 Assistant & Former Toronto Police Officer joins + NBA Return-to-Play Plan

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:04:29 GMT

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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Checks and Balances: Format Forecasts, Projected Paths to the Finals + Pre-Draft Prep with Jama Mahlalela

Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:08 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the NBA and NBPA's continuing efforts to frame a proposed return to play plan, including potential playoff formats and how they would impact the Raptors path to the Finals, as well as what questions remain about player safety and possible timelines to resume. Plus, Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela returns to provide insight into the Raptors pre-draft preparations in the absence of regular pre-draft workouts, an update on Oshae Brissett and much more.

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Rico Hines on Siakam's Improvement, Paul Watson Jr., Player Development and the NBA Pause

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:56 GMT

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. Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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Is This the Dagger? Kevin Harlan on Calling Kawhi's Shot and Game 7 of Raptors-Sixers

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:12 GMT

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.Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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Raptors Fan Survey Results

Tue, 05 May 2020 12:26:39 GMT

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. Take a deeper look into the Raptors Fan Survey results here: https://theathletic.com/1787611/2020/05/04/raptors-fan-survey-results-masais-future-carters-jersey-and-the-groat Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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Wait and See: Return to Play Timelines, Nurse-Jackson Connections + Ethan Strauss on the Warriors Dynasty

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:27 GMT

Blake and Eric discuss the reaction to the latest episode of The Last Dance, including Serge Ibaka's request to be excused for Paris Fashion Week, and Nick Nurse's connection to Phil Jackson. The guys discuss the NBA targeting early May to allow limited workouts and the opening of individual practice facilities and Canadian early-entry candidates for the 2020 Draft, before welcoming Ethan Sherwood Strauss from The Athletic to chat about his new book, The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty. Ethan gets into some of the parallels between the Raptors and Warriors, Nick Nurse's willingness to experiment and which coach it reminds him of, and his thoughts on Draymond Green's comments about Kevin Durant's injury in the 2019 NBA Finals. You can get a copy of Ethan's book, 'The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty' here: https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/ethan-sherwood-strauss/the-victory-machine/9781541736214 Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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Season Awards, All-NBA Team Candidates and 'The Last Dance' Takeaways

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:21:08 GMT

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. Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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All-Time Raptors Team Draft + Chris Boucher's Future

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:56:07 GMT

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John Hollinger on the Bulls Interest in Bobby Webster, Front Office Future + Shoulda Played More All-Stars

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:40:31 GMT

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Jack Armstrong talks Raptors Rewind & Playoff Memories + CanRock Bracket and Best Raptors by Number

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:59:26 GMT

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. Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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Yaron Weitzman on the Process, Raptors-Sixers Playoff Lessons, Bryan Colangelo, and more

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

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. For more info on Yaron's book, Tanking To the Top, visit: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/yaron-weitzman/tanking-to-the-top/9781538749746/ Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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Near-Term Fallout: Repeat Opportunity, Cap Smoothing, VanVleet's Market, Siakam vs. Tatum & Isolation Tips

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:56:28 GMT

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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Healthy Optimism: Next Level OG, Powell's Impact, Clutch Lowry & Beat Writer Minutiae!

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:00:50 GMT

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.Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen

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J.E. Skeets from No Dunks talks Raptors, Siakam's Transition, OG's Maturity, 519 All-Stars and more!

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:20:23 GMT

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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Irrational Confidence: Overcoming Elite Defence, Nurse/Budenholzer Contrasts, Siakam's Growth, and more

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:23:38 GMT

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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The Stretch Run: All-Star Takeaways with Alex Wong + Schedule Strengthening & #2 Seed Battle

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:46:16 GMT

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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The Good Times: 15 Straight Wins, Minute Management, Hollis-Jefferson Stands Tall + Buyout Options

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:33:43 GMT

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Trade Deadline Preview, the Lowry All-Star Experience & Terence Davis' Rising Stars Snub

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:03:01 GMT

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Emotional Week: Kobe Bryant's Impact, Lowry Makes History, Vince Tributes & Gasol's Status

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:30:08 GMT

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Star Power: Siakam's journey to All-Star starter, Lowry's candidacy, trade targets & Wiggins

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:46:50 GMT

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Friendly Reminder: DeMar's return, early signs from Siakam & Powell + Lowry's All-Star case

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:53:49 GMT

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Hanging In: Flushing the bad, comfort zones, verte-breakers & managing workload

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:03:38 GMT

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Staying Afloat: Expected range, Canadian content, Nurse's techs & the McCawnaissance

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 23:02:34 GMT

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Injury Fallout: Gasol/Powell update, VanVleet, trusty McCaw + Dan Robson on Bobby Webster

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:51:28 GMT

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Trouble on offence: The returns of Lowry and Ibaka, righting the ship & Kawhi is back

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:33:40 GMT

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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Matching Intensity: Impact of Lowry's return, passive Siakam, testing OG, and limiting Harden

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:29:12 GMT

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Shutting Down Stars: Defensive rating, schedule strength, injury roundup + Carl English joins!

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 23:30:49 GMT

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The 2010s: Raptors All-Decade Team

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:20 GMT

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Small Sample: Regression candidates, OG's offensive growth, VanVleet's value & RHJ impact

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:03:15 GMT

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Staying Optimistic: Opportunity from injuries, positives from depth, and bigger roles for Siakam & VanVleet

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:30:37 GMT

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Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela + Jovan Buha on Kawhi's start in L.A.

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:21:02 GMT

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Relying on Starters: Lowry/VanVleet usage, Siakam's elite start, Embiid-KAT + Bucks preview

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:08:33 GMT

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End of Load Management: Season opener takeaways, championship rings + Celtics preview

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:34:05 GMT

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Season Preview: Siakam's max deal, OG's next step, roster decisions + Predictions & Props

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:00:03 GMT

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Preseason observations, Lowry's extension + Tas Melas from No Dunks joins!

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:05 GMT

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S03E19 - Slimm Duck SZN

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:37:28 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors 905 season, investigate a litany of Raptors thumb injuries, and set up the final week of the season.If you have any suggestions, requests, or feedback for the podcast in the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to @BlakeMurphyODC to share them. And i you have questions for a future episode, tweet us with the hashtag #RaptorsReasonablists.

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S03E18 - Never Whole

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:09:53 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss Kyle Lowry's injury, potential Raptors playoff rotations, and more.

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S03E17 - Bench Maudlin

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:45:46 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss back-to-back Raptors losses, the struggles of their bench, and what they need to work on the final month of the season.If you have any suggestions, requests, or feedback for the podcast in the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to @BlakeMurphyODC to share them. And i you have questions for a future episode, tweet us with the hashtag #RaptorsReasonablists.

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S03E16 - The Upsides

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:31:29 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors' seven-game win streak, a tough loss to the Magic, and a big win against the Celtics.If you have any suggestions, requests, or feedback for the podcast in the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to @BlakeMurphyODC to share them. And i you have questions for a future episode, tweet us with the hashtag #RaptorsReasonablists.

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S03E15 - Gasol Lin The Hips

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:30:42 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors trade for Marc Gasol, their signing of Jeremy Lin, and much more.

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S03E14 - The Brow

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:28:49 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Anthony Davis possibility for the Toronto Raptors, the team's rotation crunch, a showdown with the Bucks, and more.

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S03E13 - Fool's Errands

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:05:56 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss a nice bounce-back for the Toronto Raptors after a dud of an outing in San Antonio. Apologies for the audio quality of this one.

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S03E12 - From the bowels

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:07:45 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss a struggling Toronto Raptors offense and a tough upcoming stretch of games.

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S03E11 - Panic! At the KLOE

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:47:26 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss consecutive Raptors losses, a deep Kyle Lowry slump, and a tough four-game trip ahead.

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S03E10 - Kawhi might be There already

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:59:26 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss good Raptors wins against Philadelphia and Golden State.

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S03E09 - It matters medium

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:46:16 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss a great Raptors win in Memphis and tee up a showdown with the Warriors.

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S03E08- Beat Writer Minutiae

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 17:44:02 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen catch up after a few weeks apart, discussing the ups and downs of two Raptors road trips.

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S03E07 - Uneven

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:05:31 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen break down an uneven back-to-back.

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S03E06 - Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:24:04 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen break down a 6-0 start and a tough week ahead.

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S03E05 - A good start

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:59:02 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen break down a 3-0 opening week for the Raptors.

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S03E04 - Season Preview

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:46:01 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen preview the Toronto Raptors' 2018-19 season.

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S03E03 - Camp champs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:43:53 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen break down the first week of Raptors training camp.

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S03E02 - Return of the fun guys

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:49:31 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen return to break down media day, set up camp, and announce some Athletic news.

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S03E01 - Raptors Acqkawhire Leonard

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:47:09 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss Masai Ujiri's press conference about the Kawhi Leonard trade.

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S02E32 - Free agency preview

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:15:09 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the limited options the Toronto Raptors have ahead of free agency,

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S02E31 - Hello, Nurse

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:20:37 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Toronto Raptors hiring Nick Nurse as their new head coach.

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S02E30 - Most things end poorly

Thu, 10 May 2018 15:08:15 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen put a bow on the 2017-18 season.

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S02E29 - One. More. Match.

Tue, 01 May 2018 00:04:17 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen preview Raptors-Cavaliers.

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S02E28 - Game 5

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:50:25 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen exhale a bit after Game 5.

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S02E27 - Angsty lack of angst

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:07:36 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen aren't sure what to do about a 2-0 series lead for the Raptors.

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S02E26 - Wizards!

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:22:52 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen set up the Raptors' first-round playoff series with the Wizards.

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S02E25 - Steering out

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:26:53 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors' big Boston-Cleveland-Boston set and potential Round One opponents.

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S02E24 - Contested

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:41:54 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors' victory over Denver, the defensive slippage, Walter, and more.

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S02E23 - Take Two

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 18:20:29 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors' losses to OKC and Cleveland and the return of Daniel Bryan.

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S02E22 - An early 50

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:24:11 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors reaching 50 wins, Jonas Valanciunas' increasing playoff utility, and more.

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S02E21 - Carousel

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:05:36 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors' rotating starting small forward position.

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S02E20 - No more breaks

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:26:14 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen touch base after two weeks off due to the All-Star break.

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S02E19 - Saying goodbye to Bruno

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:46:52 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen sort through a wild trade deadline.

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S02E18 - Trade scenarios

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:27:31 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen search for trade options.

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S02E17 - Addicts for East Dramatics

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:25:06 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen look around a messy Eastern Conference.

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S02E16 - Attributions & Errors

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:06:50 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen break down a very busy Raptors week with all kinds of mixed takeaways.

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Bonus Episode - Riverdale Reasonablists

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:59:35 GMT

Blake, Kaitlyn, and Dom tee up the second half of Season 2 of Riverdale.

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S02E15 - A very big week

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:03:50 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen catch up and talk Cavaliers/Warriors visits.

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S02E14 - Merry happy

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:44:39 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen play down 9 wins in 10 games.

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S02E13 - One of those games

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:13:02 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen sort through an unsexy loss for any predictive problems.

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S02E12 - Light week

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:05:49 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen try to draw takeaways from a two-game week.

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S02E11 - Off the rails

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:45:49 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen work through a bad mini-slump. Of the Raptors' and their own.

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S02E10 - Too positive

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:55:49 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen are joined by Seerat Sohi to tee up a three-game road trip.

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S02E09 - Make or miss

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:25:04 GMT

Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen digest a frustrating loss to Boston; Kaitlyn McGrath joins to identify the Black Hood.

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S02E08 - Game of Runs

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:20:15 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen take stock at the 10-game marker, sharing some anxieties about the Raptors and some reasons for optimism.

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S02E07 - The Red Circle

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:32:59 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen take the pulse of the team on a long road trip, and Kaitlyn McGrath joins to share some Riverdale takes.

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S2E06 - Hey, Adversity

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:32:35 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen try to put a frustrating loss in its proper context.

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S2E05 - Pretty girls like trap defense

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:03:55 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen tee up the season and talk about TV.

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S2E04 - This could be a possibility

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:35:22 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen break down a near-perfect preseason outing.

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S2E03 - Hawaii 11/43

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:00:53 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen debrief from a week of training camp and look ahead to the rest of the preseason.

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S2E02 - Mas Fresco

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:43:04 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen break down a whirlwind of Raptors moves and check in on the Summer League team.

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S2E01 - Run it back

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:00:35 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen break down the first few days of free agency.

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S1E22 - The 5 Paths

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:04:56 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen break down awards night, the different options facing the Raptors in free agency, and OG Anunoby.

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S1E21 - We'll see

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:59:39 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen break down Kyle Lowry rumors and Masai Ujiri's pre-draft comments.

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S1E20 - Poor audio, great takes

Tue, 30 May 2017 17:48:09 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss the replace-ability of each Raptors free agent. And Veronica Mars.

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S1E19 - The loss of Weltman...and Fred Andrews

Tue, 23 May 2017 18:27:19 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss the loss of Jeff Weltman, a bunch of TV shows, and how the Celtics inform the Raptors' future.

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S1E18 - Culture reset

Tue, 09 May 2017 18:25:56 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen try in vain to break down Masai Ujiri's end-of-season press conference.

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S1E17 - Pitch better

Tue, 02 May 2017 15:22:32 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen break down an ugly Game 1 loss to the Cavaliers, what the Raptors can try to do in response, and how to not get clowned.

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S1E16 - Treat it like a Game 7

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:55:35 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss a a rousing Game 5 victory and a 3-2 series lead, Norman Powell's re-breakout, and "treating it like a Game 7."

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S1E15 - Some equivalencies will be false

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:19:51 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss a disappointing Game 1 showing, Kyle Lowry's comments, and potential Game 2 adjustments.

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S1E14 - Something close to accurate

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:05:50 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss Kyle Lowry's return, what the Raptors are focused on right now, and a potential matchup with the Bucks.

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S1E13 - I'm glad things aren't worse

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:40:27 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen talk late-season malaise, the vulnerability of the Cavaliers, potential first-round opponents, and more.

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S1E12 - Monday not withstanding

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:14:02 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen dissect the Raptors' six-game winning streak, the risks of getting happy on the farm, the impending return of Kyle Lowry, and more.

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S1E11 - A rush of blood to the head

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:22:05 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen dissect the Raptors' pair of bounce-back efforts, and then things kind of go off the rails, if we're being honest.

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S1E10 - Powell Pizza Party

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:28:05 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and guests Eric Koreen and Daniel Reynolds discuss Norman Powell's pizza delivery, the Raptors' road trip, and the path to respectability for Toronto's defense.

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S1E09 - Whoever they were then

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:25:42 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss DeMarre Carroll's ankle injury, the changing offense without Kyle Lowry, and the need for Jonas Valanciunas to step up in their absences.

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S1E08 - Slap my wrist with that sweet consequence

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:16:57 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss Kyle Lowry's wrist injury and how the Raptors can try to survive without him.

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S1E07 - If I could trade mistakes for sheep

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:44:26 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss the acquisition of Serge Ibaka, the non-acquisition of DeMarcus Cousins, and potential deadline moves to come.

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S1E06 - Say it like you mean it

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 04:39:36 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss yet another new low for the Raptors, Kyle Lowry's public comments, and what they mean for the team moving forward.

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S1E05 - Tell me that you're alright, that everything is alright

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:58:36 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss the strange Cory Joseph situation, the return of DeMar DeRozan, the workload of Kyle Lowry, and more.

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S1E04 - Kyle Lowry Over a Reasonable Workload

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:16:28 GMT

Host Blake Murphy is joined by Seerat Sohi to discuss Kyle Lowry's workload, the Raptors' 7-11 stretch of play, Bruno Caboclo's new look, and more.

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S1E03 - Battle-tested anxiety

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:18:42 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen express some genuine concern about the recent play of the Raptors, who have not only dropped three games in a row, but also just lost leading scorer DeMar DeRozan to a sprained ankle.

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S1E02 - Do you wear your face around your neck?

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:54:57 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss a week in the life of NORM, All-Star selections, Drake vs. Carly Rae Jepsen, proper freezing rain safety, and more.

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Bonus Episode - Live from Hoop Talks

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:50:44 GMT

The team from The Athletic (Blake Murphy, Eric Koreen, and Holly MacKenzie) took part in a panel at Hoop Talks Live, hosted by Ashley Docking. We recorded the audio for a bonus episode of the RR podcast.

If you have any suggestions, requests, or feedback for the podcast in the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to @BlakeMurphyODC to share them.

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S1E01 - Some actual, maybe worrisome adversity

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 01:08:01 GMT

Host Blake Murphy and featured guest Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors losing five of seven, reasons for concern, things not to be concerned about, Delon Wright's impending return, and more. Hail Zorp.

If you have any suggestions, requests, or feedback for the podcast in the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to @BlakeMurphyODC to share them.

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Coming Soon: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

You've gotten a taste of what it's like in writing, but what does it sound like when two people aim to be reasonable about the Toronto Raptors in audio form? Launching next week, The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast will explore that question - and many more - every Tuesday throughout the remainder of the NBA season. Hosted by Blake Murphy with regular appearances by Eric Koreen and special guests, The Athletic Toronto's official Raptors podcast will tackle the popular consternation of the day, looking to find the middle ground in the belief that it will lead to: a) workable long-term solutions; b) increased empathy and understanding for others; and c) more wins when the wins matter most...probably. And remember, if you disagree with people calling themselves The Reasonablists, you, by nature, sound unreasonable.

If you have any suggestions, requests, or feedback for the podcast in the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to @BlakeMurphyODC to share them.

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