With the Phoenix Suns rising in the Western Conference, there's no one better to chat with than their longtime analyst Eddie Johnson, himself a 17-year NBA veteran. EJ talks truth about the Suns, his own playing career and his transformation into broadcasting. Then, Shep, AR and DG shift gears in Toronto Raptors chatter. What will it take for them to turn it around after a 1-6 start? If roster changes are made will Masai Ujiri eye a Playoff run this year, or blow things up to reset for the future? Our opinions are sure to resonate. @gymratzpodcast

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With 2020 mercifully coming to a close, the guys look back at the year that was on the basketball court and beyond. Not just the games themselves but the BLM movement, the player social protests and the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. DG, Shep and Andy discuss their most memorable moments of a year that won't be soon forgotten, and their hopes for the future. And, of course, they assess the early stages of the NBA season. Is anyone playing defence? Are 0-3 starts not a cause for concern? Are the Hawks a Playoff team? Why isn't Nikola Jokic considered an MVP candidate? The hoops chat continues. Happy New Year from everyone at the podcast. @gymratzpodcast #TDITRH

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With the clock ticking to the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, the boyz generate their predictions for what is up ahead, while tackling the key storylines on the eve of another year of basketball. Will James Harden last in Houston? Did Giannis Antetokounmpo make the right move? Which LA team will go furthest? And, how do the Toronto/Tampa Raptors fit into a changing landscape in the Eastern Conference? This is the only NBA season preview you need to hear. @gymratzpodcast #TDITRH 

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Literally minutes after the announcement that he's joining the CEBL's Ottawa Blackjacks as assistant General Manager, Andy Rautins has to sit in the hot seat on his own podcast, dealing with his new boss Shep and co-host DG. The great stories continue with a firsthand account of the Los Angeles Clippers with their brilliant young radio play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle, who was on the air the day Kobe died, and the day the Clippers lost in the Playoffs to the Nuggets. What was it like interviewing Kawhi Leonard at the All-Star Game? Will the Mafuzzy Chef's show continue in Hollywood? How did Kawhi recruit Serge Ibaka to LA any way? This episode is chockfull of inside details from people living directly within the game of basketball.

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Onions, baby, onions. Chuck Swirsky wasn't the first or last voice of the Toronto Raptors, but his passionate and distinct calls of the franchise's early years still resonate with fans to this day. Dan Gladman, Andy Rautins and Jevohn Shepherd all have their connections to Swirsky, and take this opportunity to grill him about his favourite memories of Toronto, how to succeed for five decades in sports broadcasting and what to expect from the Bulls in the upcoming NBA season. From downtown Toronto and downtown Chicago, this podcast is sick, wicked and nasty.

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With Shep being named the new General Manager of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Ottawa Blackjack, AR and DG take him to task in his first long-form interview since taking the position. He reflects on his career goals in front office basketball as well as looking ahead to the CEBL's plan for success. Shifting back to regular NBA chat, they guys discuss the week's flurry of free agent moves, including Fred VanVleet sticking with Toronto, Bogdan Bogdanovic winding up in Atlanta, Serge Ibaka joining Kawhi Leonard in LA, and the Lakers setting the table for a title defence. This episode is chockfull of up-to-the-minute basketball chatter.

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Dan Gladman, Andy Rautins and Jevohn Shepherd welcome basketball TV analyst Amy Audibert to the podcast to reminisce about NBA Drafts past, and to break down the televised virtual Draft of 2020. Anthony Edwards was the number-1 pick but is there consensus among the group that it was the right choice? The gang discuss how Klay Thompson's season-ending Achilles injury will affect the Golden State Warriors, and their Draft pick James Wiseman. The Toronto Raptors' Draft treasure is discussed. And the Milwaukee Bucks wily trades are assessed on the eve of free agency.

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With the next NBA season apparently just around the corner, Dan Gladman, Andy Rautins and Jevohn Shepherd dive into re-start concerns, teams' overall readiness for the December 1 training camp open, and the brief free agency period that is coming soon. The guys discuss Fred VanVleet's lucrative options, Dan drops the first edition of This Date In Toronto Raptors History, Shep creates controversy, and Andy speculates about DeMar DeRozan's next move. @gyratzpodcast #TDITRH

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Jevohn Shepherd, Andy Rautins and Dan Gladman welcome Robert Sacre to the podcast. The former Laker talks about his years as Kobe Bryant's teammate, including that one time he had to tell Kobe to eff off. Sacre also talks about his years playing in the NCAA for Gonzaga, professionally in Japan and forcing Shep to room with him during his national team days.

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With Halloween and the US election closing in, Dan Gladman, Jevohn Shepherd and Andy Rautins welcome Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Nathaniel Mitchell to the podcast. They discuss Coach Mitchell's early morning player workouts, moments with his boss Michael Jordan, prospects for the Canadian National team and the brilliant coaching minds he has been influenced by.

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