Raptors Reddit Podcast
by Raptors Reddit Podcast
Welcome to the Raptors subreddit Podcast! This is your one stop shop for all your Raptors news and everything related to the Raptors Community on Reddit. This podcast is for you the fans. All hosts are all members of the community and are life long fans of the team. Each and every week do a deep dive into the team focusing on the players, coaches, team management and every other topic imaginable. We want to bring on members of our community each and every week. We want you to have a voice and this is your opportunity. Please support this weekly podcast as we look to grow the Reddit Raptors voice moving forward!
Episodes
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Good Bye Lowry and HELLO Scottie Barnes!
On this week's episode we discuuss the Raptors selecting Scottie Barnes 4th overall in the NBA draft. Was Barnes the better pick over Suggs? How should Raptors fans feel about Lowry moving on to the Heat? What can we expect from a sign and trade. We discuss the re-signing of Gary Trent JR and…
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Raptors PRE-Draft Talk - Is Suggs the pick at 4?
In this episode, we discuss the NBA Draft and the Raptors pick at 4. Will it be Suggs or will the Raptors look to trade up or down in the draft? Do the Raptors have a strong interest in Mobley or Barnes? We discuss the possibility of a long-rumored Siakam to the Warriors trade. Does Wiseman, the...
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Episode 89: End of Season Wrap Up
On this week’s episode we recap the end of the regular season. We discuss the future of Masai Ujiri and the likelihood of a Raptors return. What should the Raps do with Kyle Lowry moving forward? Is it time to let go of the greatest player in franchise history? Do the Raptors have another home…
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Episode 88: Raptors Tank Nation has WON!
On this week’s episode we announce the launch of the Raptors Reddit Podcast on Video. Moving forward this podcast will be featured online with a weekly live video of our podcast recording. See our reactions to all the best Raptors hotakes each and every week. For this episode we discuss the…
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Episode 87: Raptors Winning in April and Lowry a lock for HOF?
This week’s episode was recorded on Wednesday April 21st. Due to technical difficulties we have had some challenges uploading episodes that have since been corrected. We discuss the Raptors strong play through the money of April. Is it best for the Raptors to make the play-in tournament or finish...
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Episode 86: Biggest Victory EVER and RETIRE The Chevron
On this week’s episode we discuss the Raptors dominant 53 point victory over the Warriors. What can we take away from the biggest margin of victory in Raptors history? We discuss the division amongst Raps fans for “Fade for Cade” or “Suck for Suggs”. Is the Raptors Earned jersey the worst one the...
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Episode 85: LOWRY STAYS and Trade Deadline Reactions
On this week’s episode we breakdown all the action from the NBA Trade Deadline. We discuss the surprising decision to keep Kyle Lowry a Raptor for the remainder of the season? What was the best deal on the team for the greatest Raptors of all time? Should the Raps have taken the best deal on the...
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Episode 84: Depleted Raps Roster and Lowry Trade ideas
On this week's episode we discuss the depleted Raptors roster and their recent struggles. After getting blown out by Charlotte and Chicago, will the Raps make a trade before the deadline? We discuss our best Kyle Lowry trades and put them all on the table. Lowry to Denver? Lowry-Porzingis Swap?…
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Episode 83: A Covid Filled Raptors All-Star Break
On this week’s episode we discuss the completed first half of the Raptors season. How did this covid outbreak for the Raptors turn into the worst of any team this season? Who is responsible for the Raptors losing all their starters to Covid protocols? We evaluate the Raptors performance over the...
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Episode 82: All-Star Selections and the Petri Dish East
On this week’’s episode we discuss the Eastern Conference All-Star Selection. Were the Raptors snubbed? Who were the most questionable selections? Should FVV have made the game over Simmons, Randle or even Tatum? We reminisce about the good old days of all-star selection by hand at the arena. The...
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Episode 81: FVV Delivers Again and the Bebe Retirement Party
On this week’s episode, we break down the Raptors impressive win over the Bucks. We establish that FVV has been worth every dollar of that contract extension. What version of the Raptors will see over this challenging six game stretch? Is small ball the answer for the Raps moving forward? We…
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Episode 80: HEY! Just another technical foul
On this week’s episode, we share the news that the Raptors Reddit Podcast has joined an exciting new network! We discuss the Raptors recent 4-1 record and decide if the ship has turned around? We share our thoughts on the Tampa Bay Bucs Super Bowl Parade celebration and bring back all the…
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Episode 79: YUTA MAN NOW DAWG!
In this week's episode, we discuss the Raptors recent inconsistent play after games against the Kings and Magic. We discuss the Raptors improved defense and a potential change in offensive identity. Is Siakam's recent aggressive play sustainable moving forward? Yuta Watanabe building a following...
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Episode 78: Put all the HOUSE MONEY ON BOUCHER!
This week we discuss the Raptors three-game winning streak. Sure it is victories over the Hornets x2 and the Mavs, but things are looking up for the Raps. Have Raptor skeptics been quieted with their recent play? What is the ceiling for Boucher for the rest of the season? Goodbye to Alex Len and...
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Episode 77: Tank Nation is Getting Louder!
On this week's episode we break down the Raptors heartbreaking losses to the Warriors and Blazers. With the record at 2-8, is it time to give up on the season? Should the Raptors tank and go all in on a rebuild? We discuss the improved play of Siakam and the emergence of one Chris Boucher. Can…
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Episode 76: Greek Freak says NO to Free Agency
In this week's episode, we discuss Giannis signing the Super Max with the Bucks. What does it mean for the Raptors moving forward? We breakdown the excitement and overreaction of Raptors fans to Flynn's early Pre-Season play. The new segment Fact of Fiction debuts as we discuss some of the best...
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Episode 75: 14 days to Opening Day and Eastern Conference Projections
This week we discuss the Raptors opening their training camp in Tampa Bay. The Raptors organization already has three positive COVID tests as we brace for one unknown of a season. We break down and discuss ESPN Writer Kevin Peltons' win projections for the East. Where do the Raptors come in? We...
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Episode 74: Free Agent Frenzy! Goodbye Ibaka, Give me Baynes!
On this rebooted episode, we bring it right back with some in-depth FA discussion. The Raptors have moved to Florida and establish their new WE THE SOUTH identity. FVV is back on a 4 year-85 million dollar deal. Was it the right move? Did the Raps overpay? Serge Ibaka says goodbye to the Raptors...
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Episode 73: Raptors ALL Time RE-DRAFT
This week we are back with our first episode in a month. No NBA, no problem! Our three co-hosts take part in the first ever Raptors Redraft. The rules? Each host picks 10 players and one coach. Players are evaluated based on their peak year or years with the Raptors. Who went number one? Which…
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Episode 72: COVID-19 Suspends the NBA Season
This episode we breakdown the news of the NBA season being suspended. The NBA has never seen a threat quite like this one and leaves many questions for what is to come for professional sports across North America. We share our thoughts on what could be a cancelled or salvaged season. Could we see...
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Episode 71: Guest Jacob Goldstein (B-Ball Index)
This episode we sit down and chat with returning guest Jacob Goldstein of the Basketball Index. Our resident analytics expert for everything NBA. I ask Jacob about the status of the Eastern conference contenders during the final stretch of the regular season? What makes the Bucks the best team in...
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Episode 70: All-Star Game & a Healthy Spanish Burrito
This week’s episode we discuss All-Star weekend and all the Raptor takeaways. Could the Elam Ending be a good option for the G League or the NBA? We breakdown the recent injury update on Marc Gasol and his eventual return to the team. Just what can we expect from the Raptors as their schedule…
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Episode 69: Guest Chris Walder (Walder SportsCast and former theScore writer)
This week we are joined by Chris Walder of the Walder SportsCast. Chris is a former NBA writer for theScore and we sit down and discuss the Raptors season to date. We breakdown the winning streak coming to an end in Brooklyn. What are our favourite moments from the first half of the season? Is a...
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Episode 68: Franchise Record 12 in a row!
This week we celebrate the Raptors 12th consecutive win. A new franchise record win streak and a Toronto sports record. We breakdown the NBA trade deadline all the deals from around the league. Did the Raptors rivals do enough to improve their fortunes? Is Toronto still the favoured number two…
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Epsidoe 67: Guest Greg Steele (Greek God of Stats)
This week’s episode, we are joined by Greg Steele; the Greek God of Stats. Greg breaks down his world of basketball analytics for the casual and hardcare NBA fan. We discuss what stats are the easiest to understand when you are just breaking into the world of basketball’s big numbers and discuss...
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Episode 66: Guest Adam Corsair (South of the 6ix Podcast)
This week's episode I am joined by returning guest Adam Corsair of the South of the 6ix Podcast. We discuss the big announcement of Spicy P making the starting lineup for the East All-Stars. We discuss the awful All-Star jerseys for the big game and reflect on the other East starters. What is the...
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Episode 65: Getting Healthy at the Right Time
This week on the podcast we breakdown the Raptors up and down win over the Thunder. 130 points and a shaky defense leading to some anxiety at times. What does the return of Gasol mean to the Raptors offense moving forward? We discuss the continued strong play of Norman Powell and assess his trade...
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Episode 64: The 6ix New Year's Resolutions
On this episode of the podcast we discuss the Raptors remaining schedule. What should we expect from the NBA's easiest remaining schedule? We breakdown the goals for 2020 and how should the raptors move forward with the minutes of their starers and balancing health with winning. What are the...
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Episode 63: Masai Ujiri for 2 first round picks?
Ths week on the podcast we discuss the Raptors recent victories over the Nets and Cavs. Should Toronto be calling on Kevin Love or Jrue Holiday? Has Norm Powell played himself into a long term role with the team? Just how much better can he get? We discuss the rumours around Ujiri for 2 first…
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Episode 62: J0el Embiid can't shake that Spanish Burrito
This week's episode we discuss the Raptors impressive win on Monday night over the 76ers. We chat about Embiid's struggles with Gasol's, the Raps continued game plan of threes or shots at the rim. We breakdown which Raptors like the mid-range too much and who loves the rim just enough. What…
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Episode 61: Guest Jay Rosales (That's a Rap Podcast)
This week on the podcast I chat with one of the co-hosts of the That's a Rap Podcast; Jay Rosales. Jay is a writer for Rators HQ and we break down Toronto's victory over the Orlando Magic. We discuss the Raptors defensive philosophy, the development of the bench squad and evaluate just how good…
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Episode 60: Great Success and Unexpected West Coast Results!
This week's episode, we discuss the Raptors success on their west coast road trip. Wins over the Lakers and Blazers have Raps fans excited and holding Dame, Kawhi and Lebron to 35 points over three games was unexpected. How much American validation do Raps fans need?? Just how good can this…
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Episode 59: West Coast Trip and Defending the 3pt line!
This week episode we discuss the Raptors recent 124-120 victory over the Kings. We breakdown the game and concerns over both the rotation and inability to defend the corner three. Toronto gives up a league worst 13% of their opponents field goal attempts from the corner three. What is a realistic...
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Episode 58: Guest Adam Corsair (South of the 6ix Podcast)
This week's episode I am joined by Adam Corsair of the South of the 6ix Podcast. Adam shares his unique story of growing up in Rhode Island and becoming a Raptors fan. We breakdown our reactions from Toronto's win over Casey and the Pistons. When will Nurse establish more than a 8 man rotation?…
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Episode 57: Banner to the rafters and some damn big rings!
The Raptors regular season open was a massive success. A Raptors victory, a banner raised to the rafters and a championship ring fitting of a god are revealed for the first time. We discuss the performances of Pascal and Fred as they show up in a big way to start the season. What can we expect of...
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Episode 56: Nick Nurse hates lazy people & the Season Preview
This week's episode we discuss Nurse's comments on the lack of effort and desire from RHJ and Stanley Johnson. What is the Raptors lineup going to look like night to night? Should the Raptors make a play for Buddy Hield this season? Toronto fans breakout the Hong Kong T-Shirts for opening night…
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Episode 55: Raptors GO TO JAPAN!
We are back with weekly episodes for the upcoming season. The Raps have completed their tour of Japan with a split decision. What players impressed us the most in their pre-season debut? Was the Kobe Esque contract delivered to Kyle Lowry a good decision? We discuss whether the Raptors have the...
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Episode 54: Raptors HC's from 9 to 1
This week on the podcast we share a potential inside story about Kawhi and the Raptors this past summer. Is it true? Up to you to decide. We discuss and rank the Raptors head coaches from number 9 all time to number 1. Its obvious who is the best coach the Raps have ever had but who is number 2…
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Episode 53: SI Top 100 Rankings Reaction
This week on the podcast we discuss the Raptors bringing back the white Dino jersey in all its former glory. We discuss the Raptors hiring a 26 year old as one of their new assistant coaches and track her incredible journey with the team. How many Raptors ended up cracking the SI top 100 list?…
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Episode 52: Nash gets Critical after Canadian FIBA exit
We are back this week and we open the podcast with continued discussion about Canada Basketball. Team Canada is out at the FIBA Qualification Tournament and where do we go from here? Who is to blame for Canada's exit? Will the Canadian NBA players show for next years winner take all tourney? We...
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Episode 51: Back from SUMMER Vacation!
We are back! After a month long vacation, the podcast picks up right where we left off. We discuss how we have celebrated the Raptors Championship over the Summer and what this year has meant to the fans. How disappointing were we that so many of the NBA player invited to the Canadian National…
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Episode 50: Kawhi He Gone
This episode of the podcast we break down the heartbreaking news that Kawhi has signed with Clippers. We talk about our instant reactions to learning of the news and what the move means for the Raptors moving forward. Did the Raptors really ever have a chance or was he always going home? We break...
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Epiosde 49: Kawhi Watch 2019
After taking two weeks off after the Raptors NBA Championship celebration, we are back this week discussing Kawhi Watch 2019. What has the last four days been like for us? Who do we trust in the media with info on Kawhi? Why is it not Chris Broussard or Stephen A Smith? How have social media...
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Episode 48: We are the Champions!
We celebrate an event 24 years in the making as the Raptors have won the NBA Championship. We discuss Game 6 and share our final takeaways from the 2019-19 NBA Season. The guys discuss where did they celebrate after the game ended and what they saw through their journey in the streets of Toronto....
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Episode 47: HOT TAKE! KD goes down and everyone now hates us!
This episode of the podcast we break down the Raptors heartbreaking loss to the Warriors in Game 5. Where did we watch the game and how early do we need to start showing up to get a table? We discuss the injury of KD, Raptor fan's questionable reaction to the injury and what it means for Toronto...
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Episode 46: Spicy Big Booty Green Ranger Activate!
We are just two games away from the NBA Championship. This episode we are joined by Brendan of the Raptors Reddit Discord Server for the first time! We discuss the Raptors win in Game 3 over the injury riddled Warriors. How can the Raptors repeat their offensive performance again in Game 4? We...
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Episode 45: Box and One only in Game 3!
This week on the podcast we discuss all thet hot takes from Game 2 in Toronto. What to make of that 18-0 run by the Warriors? Nurse throwing out some high school ball strategy with the box and one. Was it the right call not to foul in the final 27 seconds of the game? What should the Raptors do…
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Episode 44: Three Wins away from History
This episode of the podcast we discuss the Raptors improbable Game 1 win. Just how much are we willing to spend to go to a finals game? Jonathan shares his crosstown Toronto adventure of buying last minute tickets and trying to get to the arena on time for tip off. We discuss our takeaways from…
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Episode 43: NBA FINALS ARE UPON US!
This week on the podcast we discuss the Raptors incredible run to their first ever NBA Finals. What were we doing during Game 6? How can we cram more people into Jurassic Park? We discuss the insane ticket prices for the NBA finals and what would you be willing to pay to attend a game? We preview...
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Episode 42: Jacob Goldstein (BBall Index)
This week on a special WEEKEND episode of the podcast, we are joined by now frequent guest and analytics guru Jacob Golstein of the BBall Index. We discuss the Raptors performance through two games in the ECF and look at what adjustments are needed to make this a competitive series. Does Nurse go...
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Welcome to the Raptors subreddit Podcast! This is your one stop shop for all your Raptors news and everything related to the Raptors Community on Reddit. This podcast is for you the fans. All hosts are all members of the community and are life long fans of the team. Each and every week do a deep dive into the team focusing on the players, coaches, team management and every other topic imaginable. We want to bring on members of our community each and every week. We want you to have a voice and this is your opportunity. Please support this weekly podcast as we look to grow the Reddit Raptors voice moving forward!
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