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.

Episodes

January 24, 2025 63 mins
Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by the great Katie Heindl to discuss the continuing Jimmy Butler saga, a new suspension, and possibly a new destination in Phoenix? Will the desert heat bring back his joy? Can the Suns pull it off, Will Beal waive his no-trade clause and will the Raptors or a third team get involved? Plus who else is entering the chat as we approach the trade deadline? Then we look at All-Star, what do we think will b...
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest in the Raptors realm, with a specific focus on the improved defense.  0:00 - Introductions 1:22 - Bad circulation 3:00 - Tre's thoughts on trade rumors 5:00 - A Chris Boucher extension? 8:22 - Bruce Brown situation 9:15 - The defense has been much better 14:00 - Davion's impact 19:20 - Scottie's jump in playmaking 24:27 - Tre & Samson talk everyday 24:55 - Figuring out Scottie...
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January 21, 2025 41 mins
This episode Anthony Hall and Thomas Rivas answer some questions and name some players in this special PPG-focused episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni take listener & viewer questions about the Toronto Raptors. 0:00 - Introductions 1:46 - Es put Wiggins on the Raptors 5:00 - Should the Raptors target players or picks? 12:05 - Quickley's future with the Raptors 24:45 - Are we worried about Scottie's 3pt shooting? 32:23 - Scottie's mid-range shooting 42:40 - Checking on Ulrich Chomche 46:45 - The Raptors getting into 3 team deals 54:03 - Wi...
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This week, host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Hello & Welcomes Jerome Cheng to discuss the latest superstars to demand trades. Are they really worth it? With the new CBA teams, superstars don't have the same flexibility, so how much can they really demand? Then Steph had interesting comments after losing to the Raptors that the Warriors shouldn't trade future assets for a superstar. is the Steph admitting the Warriors are over? Is he...
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are back to discuss everything in the Raptors realm, but especially the 2-game win streak and the looming trade deadline. Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. 0:00 - Introductions 1:30 - The Raptors tank status 3:50 - Tre's dislocated ankle, has fully located 4:50 - The Raptors beat the Celtics 5:40 - One of Scottie's better games 7:30 - Scottie Barnes in the pick n' roll 9:50 - Sco...
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This week we quiz our contestants on who has 20 ppg this season, the all time games played leaders plus a round of "Who Said It?" featuring Charles Barkley, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of Run It Back, Kyle and Zulfi talk about the Raptors' recent winless week, trade rumours, the 905, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath band together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm, taking a specific look at all the things that have gone poorly. 0:00 - Introductions 2:15 - The Raptors have been really bad 3:10 - The Raptors foul the most in the NBA 7:30 - The Raptors can't rebound 13:20 - Why do the Raptors play this way? 18:10 - They can't create turnovers 18:40 - Samson thinks this is the wrong defense 24:00 - Why do...
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In this episode of Run It Back, the boys talk about the return of IQ, no players on the recent all-star votes, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Samson Folk & Joe Casciaro talk about all the latest in the Raptors realm while taking listener/viewer questions. 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - What makes a contender? 4:50 - How is offense changing in the NBA? 10:58 - How do the Raptors run their offense? 20:55 - Are the Raptors playing the right way? 24:20 - How should Scottie be used? 32:20 - Turnover battles across the NBA 36:58 - Tagging up, a new strategy 39:56 - Liste...
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This week Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to break down the latest drama in Sacramento. The firing of Coach Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox suddenly on the trading block? They break down what they think has happened in Sacramento and is the beginning of the end of the Light the Beam era. Then if Fox is to be traded should Golden State move all their chips to make a move or is there another team he would be a better ...
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss all the latest within the Raptors realm, focusing heavily on Immanuel Quickley & Scottie Barnes' play. Please Support Our Sponsors! Sober Carpenter: https://sobercarpenter.com/ 0:00 - Introductions 1:00 - The arena finally got loud 2:00 - Tre & Samson friendship update 3:50 - Scottie was sensational 7:00 - The IQ/Scottie link up 11:40 - Scottie's mid range bag 18:35 - Scottie's defense 2...
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Zulfi and Coty run it back on another week of Raptors basketball, discussing Toronto's continuing skid and how much of that blame falls on head coach Darko Rajakovic. And, what trade packages can we cook up heading toward the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This episode we quiz our contestants on all time assists leaders, top 10 triple doubles, the oldest players of the 2000s and other weirdly too specific numbers! WE'VE ALWAYS BEEN A TRIVIA SHOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath team up for a special Christmas episode of the Pull Up Tre podcast, discussing Scottie Barnes' development, potential Raptors trades, and much more. Please Support Our Sponsors! Sober Carpenter: https://sobercarpenter.com/ 0:00 - Introductions 0:40 - Black Christmas is a GO 2:50 - Can Scottie be like Giannis? 13:25 - Why do the Raptors turn it over so much? 18:40 - Coach Darko 22:30 - Trading for ...
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In this episode of Run It Back, the boys discuss the recent Raptors struggles, react to the community hot takes, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Samson Folk is joined by Louis Zatzman to answer listener questions and check in on how the Raptors season is going so far. Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. Please Support Our Sponsors! Sober Carpenter: https://sobercarpenter.com/ 0:00 - Introductions 1:30 - Are the Raptors on the right track? 8:40 - Projecting players onto good teams 16:35 - Fandom 20:18 - Olynyk/Brown/Boucher trades 24:45 - Scottie as a ...
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Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Samson Folk to discuss the NBA Cup, was this a success for the NBA, and are the Bucks back in championship contention? Will this game have an impact on the MVP race and more. Then The Jimmy Butler trade rumors took a turn with Shams reporting and Butler's agent pushing back on the reports. Will they find a suitable trade partner for him and should they be pursuing such a trade? Then the NBA has chan...
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss all the latest in the Raptors world, focusing a little bit extra on the Raptors trade prospects.  0:00 - Introductions 1:15 - Scottie is BACK 4:00 - Is an audiobook, reading a book? 5:10 - How do the Raptors survive without Jak? 13:11 - Will the Raptors trade Jakob Poeltl? 16:20 - RJ Barrett's pick n' roll 17:25 - Back to Jak trade talks 20:35 - Olynyk & Boucher trade value 23:40 - Ochai'...
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