It's a WINNING STREAK and if you need a excellent pairing with your holiday season hot chocolate, we got you. After a fun week of close and exciting games, we analyze some key contributors--the rookies. In depth looks at Shead, Walter, Mogbo and Battle, their development to this point and what the future might hold. After Scottie's masterpiece against the Pacers, we have The Conversation--about leadership. Does Scottie have it? How does it sync with the Raptors coaching style? Of course, our feature segment King of the North and Joker of the Week. We finish with observations about which NBA is worse than its record. Check us out! Canada's first women led podcast covering the Toronto #Raptors

**Incoming*  The latest Raptors Queens pod has dropped. After RJ Barrett's triple double performance and his 39-piece, we look at the nitty gritty of his transformation from "toxic asset" to offensive centerpiece, how he has developed, how the eventual return of Scottie and IQ will affect RJ and his ceiling. And a simmering debate breaks out between Sarah and Alison about Jakob Poeltl's role in the Raptors eventual ascendance. The only agreement is that time will tell. As always, our King of the North and Joker of the week segment. Some Philly schadenfreude and it's delicious. Finally our predictions for upcoming games. Check us out...our 6th season covering the Toronto Raptors.

Never in a million years did we imagine the team would start 2-6 and we'd be talking about this team in positive terms, but this young Raptors team is a fresh, energized group playing competitive developmental basketball that is FUN to watch!  Let us introduce you to our new players: Jamal Shead, Jonathon Mogbo Davion Mitchell and Ja'Kobe Walter! A look at trends and early returns. Our feature segment--King of the North and Joker of the Week where we roast or toast our players, plus a few NBA storylines. We back for our sixth season of coverage...a labour of love and passion for our Toronto Raptors!

THE ANNUAL PAUL JONES EPISODE! We're joined by legendary Raptors play-by-play broadcaster Paul Jones. Paul has been with the team from its inception and knows a thing or two about franchise history. Who better than Paul than to provide some perspective on the way forward?  On the ferris wheel of the NBA, where are the Raptors now? Lowlights of the season. Highlights of the season. Sports fandom is a weird thing!

****Special Guest Tre Heath @Pullup_Tre****

Join us for our post deadline episode and our wide ranging discussion about who's in, who's out and what the rest of the year will look like. Why isn't Chris Boucher getting playing time? Why is RJ thriving with the Raptors where he struggled with the Knicks? Will Darko be the Raptors Coach next year? How will the new CBA impact the league and the Raptors moves going forward?  Are the Raptors even worth watching anymore?  (ABSOLUTELY YES AND WE WILL TELL YOU WHY!)    We the North, let's gooooo!!

**Special Guest Zulfi Sheikh @zulfi_sheikh**

After 2 years of rumours, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Emotions are high: sadness, betrayal, anticipation, relief...all post-break-up emotions are valid and possible in the biggest Raptors break-up since Demar Derozan. How did it all go wrong? Did the Raptors receive fair returns for an All-NBA player? How are the Raptors positioned? We look at the highlights of Masai's presser...lots of tea leaves to read.  A discussion of our favorite memories of Pascal Siakam both on and off the court - trust us you'll be thinking he's The One Who Got Away.  Our feature King of the North and Jester of the Week. And finally, predictions for the next 4 games. Zulfi sends us off on a note of optimism.

****Special Guest Jamar Hinds****
 When all appeared most gloomy, a NY (New Years) miracle happened...a trade. Now the Raptors have a winning streak along with fresh optimism and dare we say it - a balanced roster??  We analyze initial impressions of the trade, impact on the floor and which players will benefit...how we see this roster come together and who might be on the outside looking in. Our feature segment King of the North/Joker where Jamar tells a great story about a fan who will go to any lengths. Of course, a tribute to OG's finest moments as a Raptor.. Hint--he will be missed.
Let's keep the faith--WE WILL WIN AGAIN IN TORONTO.

The quarter mark the seasons, and the Raptors are decidedly mediocre. The Front Office is evaluating but what questions are they asking? What questions should they be asking? And what answers are they finding? The Raptors Queens discuss what is ailing the team, the lack of identity, primary issues and where the organization goes from here. Some frustration, some hope, and some musings. This is a sport we love and a team we love and we ride or die with our guys!

We back!  In our 5th year of covering the Toronto Raptors! We've got analysis. We've got fun AND we've got love for the game. First up, our observations as credentialed media for a Raptors home game, behind the scenes. Then a detailed breakdown of early season trends and issues, some worrisome and some positive. Our King of the North and Joker of the Week, where in an unlikely turn of events, the Raptors medical staff gets called out. And the latest from the James Harden saga - how far away is the next trade demand? Then a fun segment on NBA villains - never forget, never forgive. If you love hoops and love the Raptors, you'll probably love us. Spread the word!

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Nick Nurse fired - where did it all go wrong? How to fix it? We discuss roster construction, chemistry, short leashes and long goodbyes. And what's to be gleaned from Masai's post season comments? We've got that too,  along with a look back at Nick's best moments and we give tribute to a bold creative coach.  Thanks to our listeners for all your support and thanks to @jamarbh @Imman_Adan @AdonMoss for joining us as VERY special guests. A special thanks to @FreddieRivas who also joined us for a fabulous episode which we lost to tech issues. Next year Freddie!  Stay Raptors fans!