The Rapcast

This week, host and comedian Cathryn Naiker is joined by special guest Jordan Foisy (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) to discuss:

• Klay Thompson's triumphant return! Our guilt as Raptors fans, and are the Warriors favourites to win it all?
• The Nets: Kyrie Irving's less-heralded return, their dominant win over the Bulls and how they are the real deal, whether we like it or not.
• DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls and where their ceiling appears to be.
• Ja Morant and his GOAT regular season block.

In our Raptors homer moment, we talk about Devin Booker's new friendly rivalry with the Raptor... All-Star votes and Fred VanVleet's odds... and share our excitement and nerves for their upcoming road trip. We also reflect on the bummer it is to see old Raptors return to no fans.

And in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the Week, Nick reflects fondly on Serge Ibaka.

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With the Raptors nearly healthy and looking like the team we all hoped they would, Nick and Barry hop back into the studio. On this episode of Talking Raptors, the fellas discuss the team and the slightly insane things happening around the team. Episode 9 also marks the beginning of the burger rankings.

They discuss:

• Recap of the Week
• The Raptor and In Game Ops
• Matt Devlin and the broadcast
• Nick Nurse's Rotation
• Burger Ranking Begins
• Twitter Questions

All this and a bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy.

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Host Samson Folk brings on basketball content creator, Kai to talk about the Raptors season so far.

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1:03 - No longer booty, the Raptors are good

1:49 - Fred is HIM

3:28 - The Raptors/Bulls matchup

5:30 - What are the Raptors shortcomings this year?

6:30 - The surprising starting lineup

7:15 - The lovable Scottie Barnes

9:45 - Are the Raptors carving a new futuristic playstyle?

11:19 - Positive thoughts on the Raptors defense

13:00 - Wanting more creativity on offense

15:00- Stealing Raptors for a playoff run

16:15 - DeMar DeRozan's season

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Host Samson Folk brings on fantastic writer and analyst, Nekias Duncan to get his opinion on the Raptors.

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1:15 - Learning from coaches

2:47 - The Raptors record, and succeeding in surprising ways

5:54 - Fred VanVleet, the no-brainer All-Star

8:57 - Stylistically, what stands out to Nekias about the Raptors (The crossmatching on both ends)

11:07 - Gary Trent Jr.'s defense

13:50 - Precious Achiuwa, all of it

21:10 - The wing trio of Pascal, OG, and Scottie

27:45 - A road map to the best version of OG Anunoby

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Host Samson Folk details the Raptors close loss to the Suns.

Reggie Evans Award: Chris Boucher

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Duane and Kelsea begin the new year and the regular G League season with special guest, Raptors 905 and Team Canada guard, Aaron Best. Best reminisces on the journey that lead him back to the 905 4 years after his first stint with the team, and the pride he feels playing at home in Canada. Duane and Aaron recall their first memories of each other, as well as the level of competition between Toronto hoopers. The podcast ends with the creation of The Official Aaron Best Playlist.

• Aaron Best discusses his choice to return to the G League.
• How he ended up back with the 905.
• Joining the team as a tryout player the first time.
• Aaron’s basketball influences.
• Playing overseas.
• The difference in play styles between FIBA and NBA.
• Eastern Commerce Collegiate
• Duane and Aaron’s first memories of each other.
• Aaron’s leadership.
• The Official Aaron Best Playlist.

Follow Kelsea on Twitter at @kelsea_lately

Follow Duane on Twitter at @duutakenotice and on Instagram at @duunotice

Produced by Don Yang / Raptors Republic.

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Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Pelicans.

Reggie Evans Award: Precious Achiuwa

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Host Samson Folk brings on terrific sportswriter, Mark Schindler to give the outside view on the Raptors.

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3:04 - What is the news on the Raptors?

5:20 - Thoughts on Pascal Siakam's year

7:23 - The defensive scheme

14:21 - Is the record and accurate reflection of the skill on the roster?

18:00 - Mark's favourite end of bench guys (Malachi Flynn, Justin Champagnie)

22:05 - How do you give a launchpad to Malachi Flynn?

25:13 - Fred VanVleet the All-Star, and All-Defense member

30:41 - Players to edit on 2K

33:25 - Who do contenders want from the Raptors?

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Host Samson Folk details the Raptors whirlwind victory over the Jazz.

Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleet

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After a brief Covid related hiatus, the fellas hop back into the studio to give their the thoughts on the recovered and rolling Raptors.

They discuss:

• Winning Streak Recap
• Covid Problems
• All-Star Voting
• Nick Nurse on JJ Redicks Podcast
• Video Games
• Twitter Questions
• All this and a bit more. As always we thank for listening and we hope you enjoy.

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