That's A Rap: A Toronto Raptors Podcast

For fans of the Toronto Raptors.

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That's A Rap: It's a Toronto Thing
That's A Rap is back with another episode because how could we not. Fred, OG and now Siakam, all playing in different threads, what does this mean for our beloved Raptors. Jay, Jay and Dre are back together again to share their thoughts on the Siakam trade and the new look/new era Raptors.
49 min
2
That's A Rap: Sample Size
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay give their thoughts on the small sample of a season from the Toronto Raptors, positive and negatives, starters and bench; and how James Harden took full advantage of the player empowerment movement.
34 min
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That's A Rap: 2023-2024 Predictions
On this episode of That's A Rap, the boys give their annual predictions of the NBA season: East and West Standings, Final's Match ups, NBA Champs, MVP, ROY, COY, and of course, where the Raptors fit in all of this.
61 min
4
That's A Rap: Chapter 5
Welcome to season five of That's A Rap. Jay, Jay and Dre are finally back and talk all things Raptors off-season, Media Day, Non-Trades and story lines around the NBA. *Music Note* We're Playing BAS-KET-BAAAAALLL *Music Note*.
54 min
5
That's A Rap: South
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay is joined by an old friend, the one and only Adam Corsair from South of the 6ix podcast. As what old friends do, we shoot the shit and talk hoops, fatherhood and Barbie/Oppenheimer. PS: Sorry about the audio quality, apparently connection is bad South of the 6ix ;).
52 min
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That's A Rap: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
On this episode of That's A Rap, the boys talk Siakam rumours, which big name get's traded first and Canada Men's National Basketball Roster!
50 min
7
That's A Rap: To The Moon
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay talk Fred Van Vleet taking the bag to Houston, Jakob's new contract and a couple of new Raptors. Also, is Dame forcing himself to Miami a bad move?
52 min
8
That's A Rap: Big Dick Energy
On this episode of That's A Rap, the boys talk Big Dick Energy, Toronto Raptors 13th pick Gradey Dick that is; Darko already changing the vibes in Toronto as the new head coach and if the Raptors should run it back...for now?
59 min
9
That's A Rap: Raptors HQ
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay welcomed Joshua Kern (@joshuakern) to discuss the NBA Finals and the Raptors 'never-ending search for a head coach, before reflecting on Josh's time as Editor of Raptors HQ. Come for the dulcet tones of Josh's voice, stay for the news that breaks in the middle of the recording!
37 min
10
That's A Rap: History
On this episode of That's A Rap, the boys talk future of the Raptors (player's and coach), can the Celtics be the only team to come back from a 0-3 deficit, and the last man standing from the 2003 NBA draft.
57 min
11
That's A Rap: Pick 13
On this episode of That's A Rap, the boys talk NBA draft lottery/Spurs winning the Wembanyama sweepstakes, if the Raptors should try trading up with Portland for their 3rd overall pick, and the coaching musical chairs.
57 min
12
That's A Rap: The Search Continues
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Dre discuss the wide net being cast by the Raptors front office in their head coaching search. Also, is the upcoming WNBA preseason game at Scotiabank Arena preclude a future franchise for Toronto? Finally, they dove into the playoffs: what happens next in Phoenix? Can the Warriors pull a 3-1 comeback on LeBron? Who do we want to see lose Game 7 - Philly or Boston?
47 min
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That's A Rap: Vacancy
On this episode of That's A Rap, with the news of the Bucks letting go of Budenholzer, that makes 3 out of the last 4 Championship lead coaches to be fired from their position. This win now mentality may be detrimental, but it does open up opportunities for other coaches in the pipeline. The boys also talk MVP voting and the Maple Leaf's need for Kawhi mentality: "F*ck it, let's get both".
54 min
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That's A Rap: Thank You Nick Nurse
That's A Rap on Nick Nurse's tenure as head coach for the Toronto Raptors. Now the question remains, who will be the next head coach of the Toronto Raptors? Are the rumours about Ime Udoka true, or will Masai look internally and try to bring that "culture" back. With all that being said, we want to thank Nick Nurse for everything he's done for the Toronto Raptors. The next head coach has BIG shoes to fill.
48 min
15
That's A Rap: Locker Clean Out
On this episode of That's A Rap, welp, another heartbreaking lose to end the season. The Raptors fall to the Bulls in a win or go home game, and after shooting 50% from the line, they're going home. The boys talk possible Raptors players (and coaches) staying or moving on, how Nurse isn't to blame and their predictions on the final play-in games.
58 min
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That's A Rap: Play-In For This!
On this episode of That's A Rap, the regular season has come to an end and the Raptors begin their playoff journey with their first ever Play-In Tournament. First opponent...the Chicago Bulls. Can the Raptors advance to have a chance for 8th seed or will Demar get his revenge? Jay and Jay also talk Timberwolves debacle and if OKC can pull off the Cinderella Story.
52 min
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That's A Rap: Playoffs, Play-In or Play-Out
On this episode of That's A Rap, with just 6 more games in the season, where do we think the Raptors will end up, in the playoffs, play-in or play-out? We also talk Nick Nurse remorse about his tenure as head coach for the Raptors.
49 min
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That's A Rap: Pride
On this episode of That's A Rap, we talk representation, inclusivity and pride of being an ali with the LGBTQIA+ community. We also talk possible play-in opponents for the Raptors and MIP talk.
61 min
19
That's A Rap: Improvements
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay talk subtle improvements from the Raptors, which is perfect timing with only 12 games left in the season. We also talk some Oscar news and The Last of Us finale!
56 min
20
That's A Rap: Big Jak
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay try to give their glass half full take on the disappointing loss against the Wizards, what we can expect moving forward with this team and seriously; who ok'd that Women's history month video?
56 min
21
That's A Rap: Air Montreal
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay give a quick run down on last week's All-Star festivities, Air Montreal and how the Raptors have a real chance at the 6th seed.
33 min
22
That's A Rap: Patience
On this episode of That's A Rap, another NBA Trade deadline has come and gone and though the Raptors made a move bringing back fan/Siakam favorite Jakob Poeltl, did the Raptors miss an opportunity. Also, congrats to Lebron breaking THE record and Pascal making the NBA All-Star reserved list!
62 min
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That's A Rap: Snubbed
On this episode of That's A Rap, there has been ZERO days without NBA Drama. Kyrie wants out of Brooklyn, where do you think his next destination will be: LA, Dallas...Toronto? All-Star Reserved were announce and one notable name was not mentioned. Pascal was a clear snub in this year's NBA All-Star, but is there a chance he can still make it to Utah?
59 min
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That's A Rap: All-Star
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay talk NBA All-Star Starters, All-Star reserve predictions, and how this recent Raptors road trip might be nightmare for tank nation.
59 min
25
That's A Rap: Low Point?
Is this the lowest point of the season, dare say, since 2019 Championship? The boys from That's A Rap try to give their glass half full (or half empty) perspective. Also, don't mind us as we nerd out on the new HBO Show, The Last of US.
62 min