Raptor Queens Podcast

Dec 05 2024 81 ep. 55 mins 11

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The FIRST ever women-led Toronto Raptors podcast. Tune in for game and player analysis, team news, fun topics around the league, and a little gossip here and there aka "tea time". Featuring co-hosts Sarah Kalil and Alison Hope.

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Leadership and Accolades: Is Scottie "The One"? Are our Rising Stars All-Rookie candidates?

Dec 05 2024 50 mins

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 Conver

Centers, Threes, and Toxic Assets: The Raptors are the best bad team in the league!

Nov 20 2024 58 mins

**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 Poel

No Sarcasm: The 2-6 Raptors are off to a great start. You should watch them.

Nov 05 2024 50 mins

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.

The Annual Paul Jones Episode! Riding the Ferris Wheel of Franchise Ups and Downs

Apr 07 2024 62 mins

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. S

Raptors Post-Trade Identity: Explaining the Trades, and Predicting the Future

Feb 10 2024 71 mins

****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

The Break-Up Episode: Siakam to Indiana. The End of a Love Story and the Beginning of a New Era

Jan 22 2024 71 mins

**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 Rapto

A NY (New Years') Miracle? The OG for RJ and IQ trade!

Jan 03 2024 65 mins

****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 lo

Raptors: Finding and Answering the Right Questions

Dec 10 2023 58 mins

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 musi

Raptor Queens Season 5: New developments, new coaches, and lifelong villains.

Nov 01 2023 56 mins

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

Resolving Tensions: Roster Failures vs. Coaching Failures and a Good-Bye to Nick Nurse

Apr 26 2023 42 mins

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