Raptors' Room

Episodes

1. 11

   Ep11 - Oh Canada! The Carding of Masai & Canadian Exceptionalism

   Finally coming to you with our much-promised episode talking about the Masai carding incident that happened immediately after the Raptors won the NBA championship. We recap the incident and go over some of the reactions from both media and fans. We then get into an important discussion about...

   Aug 22, 2019

   57m
2. 10

   Ep10 - Offseason Catchup

   We're back! After a brief hiatus, we're back to give our takes on all the moves of this crazy NBA offseason. We begin by giving our perspective on the Kawhi move and why it's still a very exciting time to be a fan of the NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. We also discuss where the team goes from here...

   Jul 23, 2019

   1h 22m
3. 9

   Ep09 - Champions

   A 100% pure Raptors lovefest pod. We love our Championship squad and spend most of the pod gushing over the whole roster. We then talk Kawhi free agency and why He Stay. At the end, we briefly preview some topics we're saving for next week.

   Jun 19, 2019

   1h 06m
4. 8

   Ep08 - Stand By The Players

   In this episode we hit a more somber note, as we focus on Kevin Durant's tragic Game 5 injury. We begin with an extended discussion of Kevin Durant's story arc, diving deep into the sequence of events that brought him here. We highlight the responsibility that fans, the media, and the Golden…

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   Jun 13, 2019

   1h 08m
5. 7

   Ep07 - Still In The Finals

   Checking in after Game 2 of the NBA Finals (!!!), we describe the highs and lows we've gone through as Raps fans experiencing our team on the biggest stage. We begin with a big picture discussion on sports fandom and its value in building community and bridging divides. We then dive deep into our...

   Jun 5, 2019

   1h 08m
6. 6

   Ep06 - Finals Recklessness and Open Doors

   Feeling ourselves and the Raps in this episode on the eve of the NBA Finals (!!!). We talk about the long road to greatness, the best player alive, why the Warriors are hardly inevitable, and how Masai and Nick Nurse are leading the way. RAPS in 6, maybe 7.

   May 30, 2019

   1h 08m
7. 5

   Ep05 - EARLY Mid-Series Update

   Coming to you with some Raps-Bucks mid-series talk. Also, Game of Thrones spoilers. Enjoy!

   May 21, 2019

   47m
8. 4

   Ep04 - Poetry

   Still glowing from our euphoria after Game 7, we describe our reactions to The Kawhi Shot and discuss what it means to Toronto sports. We then get into the Raps vs Bucks series and how we're feeling after Game 1. Finally, we talk Draft Lottery, Zion, and shameless media-created narratives.

   May 17, 2019

   1h 07m
9. 3

   Ep03 - Raptors (Weather) Fandom

   We marvel at how much better the weather is in Toronto compared to California, then dive into our thoughts on the Raps-Sixers series so far. From there, we transition into a discussion about Raptors fandom, how it differs from other fanbases, and how the media plays a role in the fan experience.

   May 7, 2019

   51m
10. 2

    Ep02 - Toronto Over Philly + Defend Russ

    We give our takes on the Raptors-Sixers series and come to the defense of Russ against the near-unanimous backlash from the media.

    Apr 27, 2019

    1h 07m