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Host Samson Folk brings on the fantastic draft analyst PD Web, to talk about players the Raptors might look at in the Lottery. - Cade Cunningham - Jalen Green - Jalen Suggs - Scottie Barnes - Josh Giddey - Jaden Springer - Keon Johnson - Kai Jones - Moses Moody - Jonathan Kuminga - Davion Mitchell We'll be back to discuss 2nd round options 1 week from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Mavericks. Reggie Evans Award: Stanley Johnson QR Comment: Done deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Bulls. Reggie Evans award: Stanley Johnson QR Comment: peacedawg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With only a handful of remaining and nearly meaningless games left, the fellas power through. Nick and Barry hop back into the studio to give their thoughts on the previous week and break down what's left to break down.They discuss:- The Week That Was- The State of Masai Ujiri- J Cole Playing In The B.A.L- The Gospel Of Eric Flynn- Chicken Sandwich Wars- Twitter Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College ball guru @HoopGoose talks Jalen Suggs vs. Jalen Green: Who would be a better backcourt fit beside Fred VanVleet? We also talk about Scottie Barnes and his potential fit as a Raptor. Excerpt from Rap Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Clippers. Reggie Evans Award: Freddie Gillespie QR Comment: chicky1738 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Zarar Siddiqi is joined by longtime friend of the site and supporter of the The Rapcast, Brian Goldfinger! Sub our YouTube for more: https://youtube.com/raptorsrepublic?sub_confirmation=1We discuss: - The season that was and the Tampa effect - Summertime inaction and how it hurt the season - Waiting too long to address the center position - The core as we look to the future - Philly's decision not to trade for Kyle Lowry - The impact of Tim Leiweke - Khem Birch and when good is good enough - The bench as it's shaping up for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Grizzlies. Reggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam QR Comment: Red VanVleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Wizards. Reggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam QR comment: Chilango Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the days dwindling and the fate of the season sets in, the only thing left to do is appreciate and look onward. This week on Talking Raptors the fellas hop into the studio with high spirits and high energy. They discuss:- The Week That Was- Canada and the Pandemic- Courtside Moms Podcast- The Gospel of Eric Flynn- Chicken Sandwich Wars- Twitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson is off but Sahal and Oren are here to take you through an entertaining night in LA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is off but Sahal and Oren have you covered with a Rap Up simulcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Jazz. Reggie Evans Award: Khem Birch QR Comment: Czarlos Boozer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Andrew Damelin is joined by Chris Boucher's college coach at Oregon, Dana Altman. Topics: -why Altman did NOT see Boucher reaching these heights -despite his size, how Boucher surprised everyone at Oregon -how much Boucher's knee injury before the 2016 NCAA tournament hurt the rest of the team emotionally -why Altman may have been responsible for Boucher's ambitious block attempts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Nuggets. Reggie Evans Award: Khem Birch QR comment: Red VanVleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of the season is creeping closer and the final few weeks will feel like a sprint. With a make or break week coming up, the fellas hop into the studio to discuss what's been going on. On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry discuss:Past Week ActionDr. Kyle LowryRaptor CommercialsThe Gospel Of Eric FlynnChicken Sandwich WarsTwitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more! As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsea O'Brien comes on to discuss what we've been missing out on with the displacement of the Raptors and the G-League. Paul Watson's journeyFreddie Gillespie's new contractMedia relationships in the G-LeaguePascal + OGFandomChanges for the better Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is off but Sahal Abdi and Oren Weisfeld breakdown Nets v Raptors. It's a Rap Up simulcast!Sub our YouTube: https://youtube.com/raptorsrepublic?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Cavs. Reggie Evans Award: Khem Birch QR Comment: Anon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Knicks Reggie Evans Award: Kyle Lowry QR Comment: Niagara_Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Zarar Siddiqi is joined by Toronto artist, Casey Bannerman (@caseybannerman). We discuss:Casey's origin story, the role of Fred VanVleet and player collaborationsHow commissions go from concept to cash, and the digital art landscapeNFTs, art and the environmentThe situational one-off tank pivotDrafts in the 1980s and whether they're still run like thatThe NBA's move away from positionsThe harsh criticism Pascal Siakam receives from fanAnd a lot more!Sub our YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Nets. Reggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam QR Comment: Niagara_Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glimmers of hope and beauty shined through the darkness this week, it's the small joys that help us stay the course. Nick and Barry are back again for another episode of Talking Raptors. They Discuss:- The Ups and Downs of the Week- Raptors Twitter Lunatics- NBA Shoe Deals- The Gospel Of Eric Flynn- Chicken Sandwich Wars- Twitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more too. As always we hope you enjoy and we thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Thunder. Reggie Evans award: Yuta Watanabe QR Comment: MZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Magic. Reggie Evans Award: Freddie Gillespie QR Comment: Brandon R Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Spurs. Reggie Evans Award: Freddie Gillespie QR Comment: Niagara_Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Hawks. Reggie Evans Award: Khem Birch QR Comment: ZenRockStarr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This disaster of a season just keeps on rolling. Questions are left unanswered and the clamouring for tanks grow louder. With all the energy they can muster, Nick and Barry hop back into the studio. It's time for another episode of Talking Raptors.They discuss:- Khem Birch Is Happy To be Home- The Importance Of Drake- Canada Basketball's Familiar New Court- The Gospel Of Eric Flynn- Chicken Sandwich Wars- Twitter QuestionsAll this and a little bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on Brad of TooMuchHoops, to talk about the Raptors defense. - The central tenets of the Raptors defense - How big men operate in the scheme - Fly-by closeouts and the lock and trail closeout - Gary Trent Jr.'s defense - What makes OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam special? - Picking an All-NBA defender - Building around Siakam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Knicks. Reggie Evans Award: Chris Boucher QR Comment: chicky1738 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Cavaliers. Reggie Evans Award: Gary Trent Jr. QR Comment: peacedawg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Bulls. Reggie Evans Award: Chris Boucher QR Comment: Phil Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick and Barry check in to discuss some positives from another week in Tampa and of course, chicken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is somewhere watching an OG highlight reel on repeat. But fear not, Sahal Abdi and Oren Weisfeld with a simulcast of the game's Rap Up. Sub on YouTube: https://youtube.com/raptorsrepublic?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Wizards. Reggie Evans Award: Malachi Flynn QR Comment: BM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on the very talented, Savanna Hamilton to discuss her work with the Raptors organization and the impact of Tampa and the trade deadline. - Breaking into the industry - The new guys - Insider info on post moves and positioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Warriors. Reggie Evans Award: Malachi Flynn QR Comment: Chicky1738 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Andrew Damelin is joined by Raptors 905 Head Coach Patrick Mutombo to travel his incredible basketball journey. If you're a fan of depth, introspection, empathy, and the 2012 Denver Nuggets you are going to have to listen. Topics: -Mutombo's first NBA memory -the "heavy" responsibility of coaching G League players -overseas basketball horror stories -Mutombo the elite-level artist -how Mutombo initially saw Fred VanVleet. "I would be lying if I said I anticipated him being a starter and doing all the marvelous things he's doing now." -Mutombo's all-Nuggets swagger team. (He was an assistant coach there from 2011-2015). -Mutombo's basketball aesthetic of paint and perimeter -the moment the Raptors 905 finally bought into what he and his coaching staff were selling. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Thunder. Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleet QR Comment: martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when you think things couldn't get worse... The Toronto Raptors seem to find new ways to reach new lows. Some self inflicted and some universe inflicted. Its rough and often hard to watch, but a new week means a new Talking Raptors episode. This week Nick and Barry hop into the studio and struggle to remain calm. They discuss:- Norm Trade- Chris Boucher and Cheese Strings- Eric Flynn speaking out- The Success of the All Women Broadcast - Chicken Sandwich Wars- Twitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. Hang in there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Pistons. Reggie Evans Award: OG Anunoby QR comment: lewro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Blazers. Reggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam QR Comment: LukeWarmWater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on clever as they come, Jacob Mack, to talk about his breakdown of why the Raptors absolutely did the right thing by keeping Kyle Lowry. - Keeping Kyle and the Rationale - Defying Age, fighting bad luck, the top 5 in the draft - Gary Trent Jr., what do we think? - Hard to believe no one pulled the trigger - Gorgui Dieng, Rodney Hood etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Suns. Reggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam QR Comment: Chilango Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Nuggets. Reggie Evans Award: Kyle Lowry QR Comment: RYE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of this season has felt like sitting in a pressure cooker hoping it won't explode. Well,sh*t has officially hit the fan. On this episode of Talking Raptors Nick and Barry hop into the studio and muster up as much composure as possible to give their thoughts, theories and hopes on the future of the team.They Discuss:- State Of The Franchise- Patrick Mahomes- Jersey & Shorts- Boucher & Puma- Chicken Sandwich Wars- Twitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more. As always we hope you enjoy and we thank you for listening.Stay Strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on his pal, Blake Murphy of The Athletic, to talk about the Raptors options around the trade deadline. - Why Norm? Why not? - Immediate satisfaction packages - Delayed satisfaction packages - The Kyle Lowry of it all - Handsome guy heat - twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on his dear friend, Louis Zatzman, to talk about the loss to the Houston Rockets, and what it means for the Raptors. Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleet QR Comment: MZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Cavaliers. Reggie Evans Award: OG Anunoby QR Comment: Wayne W. Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on @hoopgoose - one of 'Raptors twitter' s favourite commentators, to talk about the Raptors puzzling position in the mediocre east. - The return of OG, Pascal, and Fred - Untapped potential & teambuilding - Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.