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Host Samson Folk brings on All-Star writer, Louis Zatzman to talk about All-Star player Fred VanVleet. Also, Louis' piece on luck. - Luck, is it present?- Fred has been the Raptors best player- Analytics, you sneaky devil- Yuta + Stan- Where are we headed?- No more fading 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 Indiana Pacers. Reggie Evans Award: Stanley JohnsonQR 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 win over the Pacers.Reggie Evans Award: Aron BaynesQR Comment: Arshdeep Singh 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 Heat.Reggie Evans Award: Pascal SiakamQR Comment: Clipse 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 Heat.Reggie Evans Award: OG AnunobyQR Comment: Red VanVleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Alex Len Era - Its briefness divulges a yearning to belong. With the team starting to resemble something that looks like the team we all know and love, Nick and Barry hop back into the studio to chat Raps and celebrate the mini winning streak. On this episode of Talking Raptors the guys discuss:- ALex Len- Stanley Johnson- Raptors Franchise Value- Raptors fans toxic twitter- Chicken Sandwich Ratings- 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.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Mavericks.Reggie Evans Award: Kyle LowryQR 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 walks through a mailbag episode with Blake Murphy.- Handsome Guy Heat- Has the Raptors defense been figured out?- Fred and Pascal's improvements- All about Stanley- Closing small and Norm- Nate Bjorkgren's exit- Trade-adjace questions- All-McPoyle team 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 Hornets. Reggie Evans Award: Stanley Johnson 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 Hornets. Reggie Evans Award: Kyle LowryQR comment: drew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the wheels spinning and the haters grinning, Nick and Barry hop back in the studio to give their thoughts on the current state of affairs. On this episode of Talking Raptors the discuss:- Siakam Game Winners- Raptors Twitter- Fred Vanvleet Fed up- Tampa Bay Fans- 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.

Host Zarar Siddiqi is joined by Sarah Kalil, the host of the first all-female Raptors podcast, Raptor Queens. Video of this interview is on our YouTube channel which you should subscribe to for good stuff: https://www.youtube.com/user/raptorsrepublicWe discuss:Why the reaction to Pascal Siakam good and bad games seems to be disproportionalIs Pascal Siakam a clutch player?Chris Boucher making his mark in the frontShould the Raptors be waiting or looking to make a move this season?There's #FadeForCade and then there's authenticity in tankingWho's made the most of Nick Nurse going deep into the bench?NBA's new Covid protocols seem weird - one of us predicts the season will be pausedHow did the first all-female Raptors podcast came to be?The art is from Zarar's daughter, Aaliya. 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: Chris BoucherQR Comment: Mark Boothe 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 Warriors. Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR Comment: Alex Costa 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 Kings. Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR Comment: Wild-Ling #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 loss to the Suns.Reggie Evans Award: Pascal SiakamQR Comment: Rambo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a very, very rough start to the season, Nick and Barry drag themselves back to the studio to talk some Raps. Discussing the team feels more like talking about a child that has disappointed you than about sports at the moment.They chat:- Fred and Kyle keeping it together- How desperate is desperate?- What's going on with Roots- Mary Browns Chicken- Twitter Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Zarar Siddiqi runs down the topic list with James Holas, aka @SnottieDrippen on Twitter. James gives us an outsider's view of the Toronto Raptors as we discuss:- The significant drop-off in play from last year- Raptors defensive approach doing themselves no favours- An outsider's perspective on Pascal Siakam- Three assumptions that did not work out for the Raptors- Should the Raptors look for a Tier 1 option?- Boston talk - Jason Taytum and Boston's main weakness- Lesser market options for the Raptors - A shift in perspective on how we look at retoolingZarar's background is from Cindy Rose Studio. Support local artists. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/779575371/toronto-city-travel-poster-ontariohttps://www.instagram.com/cindyrosestudio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk is joined by Crina Mustafa to discuss the Raptors season thus far. - Did our Celtics-Raptors takes age horribly?- Fred VanVleet, the finisher- Overly dependent on 3's- The Big Man rotation 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 depressing loss to the Boston Celtics.Reggie Evans Award: Kyle LowryQR Comment: moderate_observer 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 Pelicans. Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR 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 win over the New York Knicks. Reggie Evans Award: Yuta WatanabeQR Comment: Robin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Lukas Weese chats with Senior NBA writer for ESPN's The Undefeated Marc Spears about the 2020-21 NBA season. Video of this interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vz5A1mJjbkTopics include: - Reporting on the NBA during a global pandemic. - The importance of building relationships. - The Toronto Raptors interior defense. - Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam. - The depth of the Eastern Conference. - Reporting from the NBA Bubble. - Continuing the conversations/actions related to Black Lives Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays Raptors fans! Rough start to the season but we all hope 2021 will bring better results. With the season on its way the guys hop back into the studio to give their thoughts about what we've seen.Nick and Barry discuss:- 0-3 Start- No Fans- Mary Brown's chicken- Olympic Medals Aspirations- Go Daddy, No Daddy- 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 details the Raptors 3rd loss of the season, this time to the 76ers.Reggie Evans Award: OG AnunobyQR Comment: bherbs 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 witty and insightful, Sahal Abdi to talk about the Raptors first two games of the season. - New offensive sets- Pascal as a finisher and a passer- Baynes and OG fitting in- Boucher and Thomas- Davis, Bembry, Flynn- The week ahead 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 DeMar DeRozan and the Spurs.Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR Comment: TR6 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 Oren Weisfeld to discuss:Rebounding issues against PelicansWhether frontcourt depth is an issueSiakam's growth as a ball-handlerHalf-court offense - good and badMalachi Flynn and Terence Davis competing for minutesIf/when the Raptors can use small ball to their advantageRoadmap to contentionZarar's background art is courtesy of @greatdane92 . Support local artists.https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BearsEatBeatsShop 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 opening night loss to the Pelicans. Reggie Evans Award: OG AnunobyQR Comment: Gamer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back for Season 8, the fella's hop back into the studio to give you their full season preview. Their thoughts, concerns, and predictions about our team and teams around the league. Nick and Barry discuss:-Pesky Harden Rumours-Purple Jerseys-Eastern Conference Standings-Raps Team Awards-Western Conference Standings-NBA League AwardsAll this and a bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. Lets Go Raptors 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 stand-up comedian, Talking Raptors co-host and all-around wonderful person, Nick Reynoldson to talk:Comedy shows during covidJames Harden hype - does Nick want him?TV Crew needs a revampBaynes/Boucher replacing Ibaka/Gasol - quite the drop-offWatanabe, backcourt size (or lack thereof)Purple jerseys are a bit offAre refs biased based on money guys make?Uncensored League PassZarar's background is via Maria Nguyen https://www.instagram.com/dtnart/ https://dtnart.storenvy.com/ Support local artists. 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 buddy, his pal, Louis Zatzman to talk about everything preseason, and the rotation for opening night. - The Wing Tandem of OG and Pascal- Bigs, bigs, bigs- Guards, guards, guards 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 preseason loss against the Miami Heat. Reggie Evans Award: Kyle LowryQR 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 talks about everything you need to know about the Raptors with his pal, Coach Evin Gualberto. For the full experience, watch on YouTube at Raptors Republic's channel. Clips accompany the plays we describe, and Coach's Corner pulls insights from Nick Nurse, Chris Finch, and Sergio Scariolo's past. - The Wings- The Bigs- The Guards- Decision Makers- Coach's Corner- Best Lineups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the season right around the corner, Nick and Barry hop back into the studio to give their thoughts and feelings on the upcoming season and preseason.On this episode of Talking Raptors the guys discuss:Giannis and his extensionTampa Bay RaptorsWhistleblower PodcastTD2Twitter QuestionsAround The LeagueAll this and a bunch more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. Looking forward to a long and prosperous season. Lets Go Raptors. 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 preseason win over the Hornets. Reggie Evans Award: Aron BaynesQR Comment: n8 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 Raptors Republic writer Sahal Abdi (@sAbdi28). Topics are:Matt Thomas is here to stayLowry's drama is nonsense stuffWho's on the cusp of breaking through?Management innovationsMalachi Flynn is on fireOG 4.0 is outPascal Siakam's passing playRotation coming into shape 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 preseason win over the Charlotte Hornets. Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleetQR Comment: Robin 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 one of his favourite writers and a true pal, Joe Wolfond. - The Paul George Extension- The James Harden trade fiasco- Walking through the Western Conference - DeMar DeRozan or CJ McCollum 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 friend of the show and writer extraordinaire, Michael Pina. The discussion includes:- His recent piece on Jaylen Brown and his role in the NBA's march towards equality- The Top Tier of the East- An interesting offseason for the Raptors- Orlando's lack of direction- The Knicks are laundering Kentucky prospects 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 lovable RR alumni, Es, to talk about a bunch of stuff!- Chris Finch's Creations- Siakam and OG Inverted- Freddy in the Middle- The End of Bench Leaper- Accent Speed Round 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 Abdul Malik to talk about the advances and repercussions in the NBA landscape since the Wildcat Strike. - NBA Players as Workers- Accomplishments of the Wildcat Strike- How we cover the NBA- Changing Power Dynamics 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 wonderful, Oren Weisfeld to discuss the Raptors offseason moves. - Who Is the Frontcourt?- All the Norm trade talk- Stanley Johnson and Paul Watson- OG and Pascal- Who Loses Possessions?- Players Don't Have to obey our hypotheticals- Can the Raptors contend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a little while since the last episode and a lot has happened. Nick and Barry get together to discuss the state of the team and the league.They talk:- Goodbyes and well wishes.- Hellos and welcomes.- That dude still on the team.- Masai and Bobby.- Jerseys.- Around the leagueAll this and a little more. Excited for the new season and 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 Zarar Siddiqi is joined by Kelsea O'Brien (https://twitter.com/kelsea_lately) to talk:- Ibaka move coming as a surprise- Kawhi's role in Ibaka leaving- Was Gasol a good fit for the team next season?- Aron Baynes signing- Fred VanVleet's deal and Giannis considerations- Can Raptors contend in 20-21?- Paul Watson talk- 905 prospectsZarar's background is via Dai Tamura - https://www.instagram.com/dai.tamura/Produced by Zarar Siddiqi. Subscribe to Raptors Republic’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/37swsSN 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 buddy, his pal, his friend, Blake Murphy to talk about all the possible signings that await the Toronto Raptors. - Malcolm Miller, where could he land?- OG Anunoby, what's the deal? What's his market?- Marc Gasol, and Serge Ibaka- Harry Giles + Other low cost options- Fred VanVleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoying RR? Rate us in your podcast app and subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3lNmKln Host Zarar Siddiqi is joined by Blake Murphy for a draft post-mortem and a look ahead to what's next in training camp:Malachi Flynn detailed scouting reportHow Flynn fits with the current teamDoes Flynn impact the Fred VanVleet situation?Jalen Harris analysis and expectationsUndrafted players the Raptors could pick upLA minicamp - who might be thereRaptors playing in Toronto/Tampa uncertaintyIs there a power shift in the East? 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 draft expert and overall swell guy, Robel to talk about the Raptors selections of Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris in the NBA Draft + how the rest of the picks shook out and some missed opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Zarar Siddiqi and Prof. Doug Hyatt discuss insolvency bubbles, Canada's productivity issues, immigration, student debt, MMT and The Invisible Hand. Doug Hyatt is a Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, where he teaches Microeconomics and Macroeconomics in the MBA programs. Today we discuss the potential solvency bubble, Canada's productivity issues, immigration challenges, student-debt forgiveness, balancing the dependency on oil with climate change, the misunderstood Invisible Hand and a lot more. Enjoy.- Is there an insolvency bubble that will pop when Covid government help is withrawn?- Contrast between the province and federal government's relationship to that of states and US federal government- What can Covid teach us about bumping Canada's very low productivity?- Was it Canada's regulation that blunted the impact of the 2008 financial crisis or the country's slow pace of financial innovation?- The stock market as a proxy for how well the economy is doing- Investment in oil, e.g., Keystone Pipeline, and how it contrasts with climate change initiatives- Supply chain disruptions and Canada's road to become less dependent on US for trade- The Current Account Deficit- Do progressive ideas like student-debt forgiveness have a place in Canada?- The competition for immigrants- Immigration is planned to be increased but current high-skilled immigrants can't get employment in their field- The irony of Adam Smith's Invisible Hand and its socialist roots- The failure to provide financial, moral and social incentives for people to act on climate change- Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) - What is it and what are its applications- This generation has not seen the catastrophic effects of inflation- "What happens in the universities happens on the street in five years" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rate us in your podcast app - we appreciate it!Host Zarar Siddiqi is joined by Brendan Stewart (https://twitter.com/brendanps97) to breakdown the pool of players the Raptors are likely to select from. He's already profiled three, but here's a quick look at them all:Theo Maledon - https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2020/11/09/raptors-draft-prospect-theo-maledon-65-pg-19-years-asvel-france/Zeke Nnaji - https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2020/11/10/raptors-draft-prospect-zeke-nnaji-610%e2%80%b3-c-19-years-arizona/Ty-Shon Alexander - https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2020/11/11/raptors-draft-prospect-ty-shon-alexander-64-g-22-creighton/Players discussed in this episode:- Tyrell Terry- Theo Maledon- Desmond Bane- Zeke Nnaji- Xavier Tillman- Ty-Shon Alexander- Devon Dotson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.