The Rapcast

The Rapcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 13, 2025 36 mins
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 internati...

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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 Es...

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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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June 4, 2025 32 mins
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, fi...

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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss a few potential draft picks for the Raptors.


0:00 - Introductions


1:05 - We’re not experts


1:50 - Ranking the prospects


3:57 - Noa Essengue


19:30 - Rasheer Fleming


35:15 - Cedric Coward


48:00 - Goodbyes


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Samson Folk dives deep into the Raptors and answers listener questions.

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This week, Host Cathryn Naiker breaks down the latest in the NBA Playoffs. Tatum's heartbreaking injury and the second torn Achilles of the playoffs. What should Boston do for next season? Then she discusses the soaring success of the Indiana Pacers and selects her pick for the Eastern Conference Finals, whether it's New York or Boston. Tyrese Haliburton, being called the most overrated player, became one of the best things th...

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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest in the Raptors realm, and dive deep on some draft prospects.


0:00 - Introductions


0:55 - The Raptors history with the 9th pick


2:30 - Introducing the prospects


4:05 - Carter Bryant


18:38 - Revisiting Fears & Maluach


22:46 - Nolan Traore


34:50 - Egor Demin


47:25 - Potential CMB / Queen Bowl


48:10 - 2nd round + Potential trades


51:22 - Fears v Quickl...

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In this episode of Run It Back, the boys give their live reactions of the NBA draft and then give their thoughts on the aftermath!

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Samson Folk, Esfandiar Baraheni, and Trevon Heath react to the Raptors draft placement.



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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm.


0:00 - Introductions + Summer Boys


2:20 - A bit more NBA talk


3:25 - What can the Raptors learn from the playoffs


28:25 - Ant Edwards Legend Killer


30:40 - Tre teaches Samson about wrestling


36:45 - Future face of the NBA


44:00 - We're giving away money


47:50 - We find out the Knicks won


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In this episode of Run It Back, Coty & Kyle, recap Ochai and Bouchers season, and talk the NBA playoffs!

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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath breakdown potential draftees + take listener questions.


0:00 - Introductions


4:40 - Collin Murray-Boyles


30:49 - Jeremiah Fears


36:10 - Asa Newell


46:00 - Kon Knueppel


56:35 - Bastard Basketball + Team Jamaica


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In this episode of Run It Back, Coty & Kyle discuss the Gradey Dick & Jakobs season, they also talk about the NBA playoffs so far!

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