The Rapcast

By The Nation Network

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... more

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The Rapcast episodes:

June 13, 2025 Pacers outpacing OKC, Knicks Coaching Saga, INTL All Stars & more
This week, Host Cathryn Naiker relishes in the juiciness of the NBA Finals. Why did no one see the Pacers coming? Will OKC come through? How pivotal will game 4 be? Then she dives into the Knicks coaching search and the audacity for them to only go after contracted coaches. Is this proof that they didn't have a plan after firing Tibs? Then, All-Star Weekend is finally U.S. vs. International. She ranks the top 12 international players to prove they are all all-stars. Wemby is with the monks in China. Why this is a good thing. Finally, in our hottie highlight of the week, it goes to the number 1 Raptors fan himself, Nav Bathia.
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37min
June 12, 2025 2025 NBA Mock Draft | First Round Predictions + Raptors Selections - Pull Up Tre
The Raptors Republic crew does a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft for the 1st round with Samson Folk, Trevon Heath, Es Baraheni, and Mac Cunningham.

0:00 - Introductions

1:15 - Picks 1-5

8:38 - Picks 6-8

14:30 - Raptors Pick at 9

18:10 - Picks 10-14

25:35 - Picks 15-20

37:05 - Picks 21-30

55:35 - Potential 2nd rounders for Raptors

58:00 - Everyone’s preferred Raptors pick at 9

1:02:40 - Mac’s Essengue optimism

1:05:15 - Closing thoughts

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1h 12min
June 05, 2025 Giannis to Raptors, Scottie to Jamaica, Free Agents to Toronto - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm.

0:00 - Introductions

1:25 - Scottie Barnes on Team Jamaica

8:00 - Giannis to the Raptors

28:25 - Free Agent Targets

42:30 - Tre’s college days

46:22 - Tre is manifesting
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49min
June 04, 2025 GIANNIS TO THE RAPTORS?! DRAFT BUZZ! | Run It Back
In this episode of Run It Back, the boys talk about giannis potentially heading to Toronto, Raptors draft prospects and an NBA finals preview!
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1h 16min
June 04, 2025 FINALS PREVIEW
This week, Host Cathryn Naiker looks at the upcoming NBA Finals. Chats about OKC's unprecedented defence for a young team. regular season match-ups. Does Indiana have a chance? Is fate on their side? and more. Then the Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau. Was this the coach's fault? Who needs to step up for next season? Then, in our Raptors homer moment, Cathryn comments on the Raptors' Giannis rumours. Masai rumours and more. Then, finally, in our Hottie Highlight of the week, it goes to our beloved Pascal Siakam.
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33min
May 31, 2025 Film Room Scouting Collin Murray-Boyles - Samson's Mailbag
Samson Folk dives in on the film to highlight the strengths of Collin Murray-Boyles. He also takes on some listener questions.
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55min
May 29, 2025 Scouting Underrated NBA Draft Bigs - Hansen Yang, Thomas Sorber, Ryan Kalkbrenner - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm and to scout some more bigs from the NBA draft.

0:00 - Introductions

1:45 - Potential Pacers/Thunder Finals

3:50 - Samson learned about Jamaicans

6:25 - Ranking the prospects

7:25 - Hansen Yang + Film

23:32 - Thomas Sorber

38:22 - Ryan Kalkbrenner

46:20 - Find cheap bigs

50:25 - Chomche is a Pokémon + Goodbyes
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54min
May 28, 2025 WHO SHOULD THE RAPTORS DRAFT AT 9 & 39? CEBL RECAP! KNICKS COMEBACK?
In this episode of run it back, the boys talk about who else the raptors should draft at picks 9 and 39, recap the first two weeks of CEBL and discuss the playoffs!
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1h 6min
May 24, 2025 Film Room Scouting Carter Bryant - Samson's Mailbag
Samson Folk dives in on Carter Bryant's game, and answers listener questions.

0:00 - Introductions

2:06 - Pascal’s big game

3:20 - Random draft talk

9:15 - Film Breakdown of Carter Bryant

50:00 - Explaining NBA defense

55:00 - Attacking Zone

1:02:20 - Wrapping Up
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1h 6min
May 23, 2025 SGA MVP, Haliburton Choke Celly & more.
SGA wins MVP. How is Hamilton celebrating??? Jamal Murray says, "Do it for the 6, SGA says I'm from Hamilton." He's a national treasure. Will Hamilton give SGA a statue? The defense of OKC - 13 steals off of 17 turnovers. Does Minnesota stand a chance, and can someone else on the team give him some help? Then, Indiana vs NYC - phenomenal game. Lives up to the rivalry. The Haliburton game winner, almost, choke celly, & more. In our Raptors homer moment, are these playoffs getting you in your feels? Are you second-guessing the rebuild? A question to the listeners: In hindsight, Durant for Barnes, do you wish it happened? Finally, SGA's speech about his wife is our hottie highlight of the week.
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28min

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