The Rapcast Raptors Republic
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A podcast featuring Toronto Raptors, Raptors 905 and Canada Basketball analysis, humour, post-game reactions, live shows and more. Podcasts include Raptors Reaction Podcast, Rap Up Live, The Interview, Raptors Weekly, Buckets & Tea, Confederacy of Dunks, Runnin' Off the Screen, and more.
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Playoff Takes and Raptors Off Season
This week we welcome back all time great guest Chelsea Leite from Raptors HQ and talk about the very fun NBA playoffs as well as the perhaps less fun prospects for the Toronto Raptors this coming off season.
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Lakers & Suns Crisis Mode, Ant-Man & more
Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by fashion designer Casey Bannerman to discuss the fall of the Lakers and Sun this early in the playoffs. What does it mean for those franchises and what if any options do they have going forward? Then they talk about Anthony Edward’s and his early meteoric rise. His “gesture” which Cathryn felt was creepy, and the excitement going into the next series vs Denver. Then they discuss Jalen Brunson being the next NBA hottie and how likeable the Knicks are despite the amount Joel Embiid playing through so many injuries. Then on our raptors homer moment we talk about how Masai said they are looking at the Orlando Magic as a shining example for their rebuild. Finally in our hottie highlight of the week it’s a choice between Immanuel Quickly showing love for Toronto and Bruce Brown showing love for Tim Hortons.
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BEST DEALS & SIGNINGS FOR RAPTORS - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the bargain bin trade options and free agent possibilities for the Raptors.
0:00 - Introductions
1:45 - Ben Simmons
5:20 - Andrew Wiggins
10:40 - Cam Johnson
12:50 - John Collins
13:45 - De'Andre Hunter
17:00 - Deandre Ayton
18:10 - MPJ & J Grant
19:55 - Kevin Huerter
21:35 - Harrison Barnes
23:10 - Zach Lavine
24:50 - Bogdan Bogdanovic
25:55 - James Wiseman
30:30 - Caleb Martin
33:00 - Tyus Jones
36:25 - De'Anthony Melton
38:58 - Lonnie Walker IV
40:42 - Jaylen Nowell
44:05 - Nic Claxton
46:30 - Lottery Live Show
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NBA Playoffs, winners & losers so far.
Today, Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss the NBA Playoffs! What is their biggest pleasant surprise and biggest disappointment in the playoffs so far. Is this the end of a generation big 3 (LeBron, Steph & KD) dominating? Will they have another great run again in their careers? Who are we rooting for & more. Then they talk about Pascal Siakam dominating so far in the playoffs and all the Raptors fans online wishing he was still with the Raptors. Then they talk about the Knicks / 76ers series and the post game reports that get released after the refs make a mistake. What do we think of this series so far and what good does the post game report do? Then they talk about the raptors getting the 19th pick overall. The Hottie Highlight of the week is a choice between Karaoke and cars.
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THE DEFINITIVE SEASON REVIEW w/ Samson & Louis
Samson Folk is joined by Louis Zatzman to discuss what went well, and what went poorly during the Raptors season.
0:00 - Introduction + season as a whole
1:35 - Ranking our fav acts of the szn
9:10 - Celebrating & Reviewing Scottie
15:05 - Scottie changed how teams defended him
19:15 - The key to the IQ + Scottie partnership
25:20 - Scottie's jumper mechanics
27:10 - Scottie, the elite defensive playmaker
34:30 - Immanuel Quickley
38:40 - Quickley changing speeds
44:40 - Quickley's defense
49:10 - Quickley's contract
50:55 - RJ Barrett
52:20 - RJ's tremendous stats
58:00 - Mice
59:54 - RJ's defense
1:02:25 - The BBQ defense fit
1:06:00 - Gradey Dick
1:16:10 - Gradey's Defense
1:19:00 - Should Gradey start next year?
1:21:35 - Jakob Poeltl
1:26:30 - Coach Darko
1:37:43 - Gary Trent Jr.
1:45:00 - Mostly Ochai (some Nwora)
1:54:20 - Kelly Olynyk
2:00:10 - Bruce Brown
2:05:50 - Chris Boucher
2:10:50 - Jontay Porter
2:12:45 - Vices etc.
2:16:15 - End of bench guys
2:26:15 - Garrett Temple
2:27:46 - Louis asks for more
2:29:30 - Next year for the Raptors
2:32:50 - Enjoying the team
2:33:40 - Goodbyes
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Play-In Recap, Warriors Over?, Masai Ujiri & more
This week host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Jerome Cheng to discuss the Play-In tournament, the shocking Warriors loss, and the possible demise of their dynasty. Plus Kyle Lowry's revenge game against the Heat, Zion's injury, and what that means for the Pelicans, will the Lakers blow up in the off-season & more. Then they discuss the end of the Raptors season, Masai's post-season press conference, and our overall thoughts on the last few seasons and looking ahead at a 3-6-year rebuild. The hottie of the week is a choice given to Jerome which he takes very seriously.
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Customer Reviews
Hilarious, Poignant & Authentic
Cathryn's appreciation for the sport, love for Nick Nurse and sharp wit make this podcast a pleasure to listen to. Her unique perspective and the quality and depth of conversations speaks to her ability to connect with others and leaves you as a listener wanting more! A highly enjoyable series, the best conversations to be a fly on the wall for when out for a walk or at home. 51 episodes and counting - keep 'em coming! Thanks for keeping us laughing and sane in quarantine, Cathryn! Can't wait to hear where you go next.
Awesome!!!
Great job Cathryn! Amazing production values.