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Jurassic Views

351 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -

Jurassic Views is a fans podcast for the Toronto Raptors. As much as there is analysis and debate, JV is about the heart of the fans and the humanity of the players. Hosted by Courtney Wright, Zaya Kuyena and Bryce Dymond, who have different birth places and born in different decades, all reside in Ottawa and share a common obsession in the Raptors. Be prepared for heart, humour and hyperbole as they swing from the highs and lows of victory and defeat.

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Episodes

No.1

March 24, 2024 18:14 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MB

MVP ladder. Love to the Barrett Family.

Tie Goes to the Runner

March 14, 2024 00:26 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

The league's unpredictable and high parity season.

Shut It Down

March 07, 2024 00:22 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

Raptors season is officially over with Jak and Scottie out for the remainder of the season. But there is lots to be happy about.

Stir It Up

February 26, 2024 22:51 - 50 minutes - 47.8 MB

Raptors get two in a row. Sunny days ahead

Be Honest

February 24, 2024 15:42 - 47 minutes - 45 MB

Warming up to the new Raptors. Recognizing and celebrating the richness of Black players, community and history of the NBA.

For The Cool In You

February 19, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

All Star Weekend, power rankings and MVP ladder.

I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket

February 10, 2024 02:27 - 59 minutes - 56 MB

The future is now as the Raptors make more trade to build around Scottie. Also, A Starting Five for the fate of the universe.

Got 'Til It's Gone

February 05, 2024 21:56 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Deeper dive into the numbers of all star caliber players and ask the question, should Scottie Barnes be an All Star over his peers?

Change The Game.

January 30, 2024 00:16 - 43 minutes - 41.5 MB

A little football. A dash of Raptors. One power ranking.

Deja Vu

January 16, 2024 12:16 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MB

Things repeating themselves, but the future is being built with strength.

Quickie

January 08, 2024 21:34 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

3-1 post trade. Pascal Protection. Team power rankings. MVP ladder.

Breakadawn

January 05, 2024 21:57 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Thom Anderson joins Bryce to discuss the big trade. We discuss the new comers and the outgoing players as well as some thoughts around any further potential trades for the Raptors before the February 8 trade deadline.

Halftime vs Cavs Game 2

January 02, 2024 02:12 - 17 minutes - 17 MB

Game one post trade. IQ and RJ look good. Not perfect, but I like what I'm seeing.

Sorry Not Sorry

December 28, 2023 18:32 - 40 minutes - 38.1 MB

Gary a starter in a win against The District. Why now? Time to grade Masai and Bobby. Sorry not sorry.

Gary

December 22, 2023 13:05 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MB

This season has had its struggles, but Gary has been hit hard by all the new.

Tough Decisions PT 2

December 18, 2023 16:52 - 48 minutes - 46.2 MB

Power Rankings part 2. Look out for the Clippers.

Find Your Way Back

December 11, 2023 15:37 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

They've done it before, but have to work through the struggle not escape it.

You're All I Need

December 04, 2023 16:47 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MB

Happy In Season Tournament quarterfinals! Also, the importance of continuity and chemistry for consistency, we saw this on full display as the Knicks cruised against the Raptors.

Days of Our Livez

November 27, 2023 22:05 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MB

Close game. Tough loss to a good team on the road. We'll get them back in TO.

It's Over Now

November 25, 2023 16:55 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MB

Raptors moving in the right direction. Time to put the past in the past and encourage the present team and roster.

Halftime vs Magic

November 22, 2023 02:49 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Thom returns for Halftime banter and therapy as the Raptors get smoked by the Magic in Orlando.

Sprinter

November 20, 2023 20:31 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MB

League Musings and JV's 1st Power rankings of the season.

Slime You Out

November 20, 2023 17:47 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MB

Raps with an up and down week but managed to slime out Tatum on Friday in a hotly contested game and the entire Pistons squad on Sunday in a cruise control victory.

Looking Through Darkness

November 14, 2023 12:12 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MB

Raps have some low moments, but when the lights go out you have to see in the dark and make your way through.

It's All The Way Live

November 09, 2023 21:53 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

Excellent. Exceptional. Complete. Big win in Dallas.

Nothing Burns Like The Cold

November 08, 2023 12:54 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Raps win with a big comeback in San Antonio led by a monster Scottie fourth quarter.

Fly

November 03, 2023 00:17 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Raps let it fly and found their offense soaring all night.

Take Care

October 31, 2023 19:59 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Raptors were disconnected and disappointing in a loss to the Blazers, but the NBA gives fans gifts every day to take care of themselves.

Somebody I Used to Know

October 29, 2023 12:18 - 29 minutes - 28 MB

First week recap. Ups and downs. Some familiar faces, but they just faces now.

Halftime with Thom Game 1

October 27, 2023 22:46 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Thom Anderson hops on the pod for the first of many halftimes this season. Game 1 vs the Wolves Thom shares his thoughts on an energetic and exciting first half.

New Year's Day

October 25, 2023 01:13 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MB

League musings on the opening night.

Water Runs Dry

October 23, 2023 15:26 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Jordon spit too much trash. Raptors ended the Poole Party and hosted a block party.

Curious

October 20, 2023 22:08 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MB

Zaya returns to the pod to share his curiosities for this season. Bryce adds his. JV now up to 300 episodes.

The Questions

October 18, 2023 21:32 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MB

A quick summary of the preseason game vs the Bulls and some questions about both the Raptors and Bulls lineups.

Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless

October 13, 2023 18:45 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

Politics and policies. Statements of solidarity and segregation. Middle East and Load Management.

Cutie Pie

October 09, 2023 13:55 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MB

Raptors open up the preseason with a W in Van City. Gary looked great. O.G. looked excellent. Gradey gets love. Darko looks like a Raptor whisperer.

First Day of School

October 04, 2023 01:42 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB

Media Day for many teams in the NBA, including the Raptors who were unselfish and conducted themselves the right way in order to get extensions.

Oh My God

September 30, 2023 15:39 - 45 minutes - 42.8 MB

Dame to Milwaukee!!! Are Giannis and Dame the best duo in the league? Are the Bucks serious title contenders? Wait, what about Jrue Holliday to Toronto?

Made Me Everything

September 23, 2023 17:03 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

Courtney and Bryce sit down with Ottawa based journalist Alex Adams to talk about his incredible experience covering the Canadian men's basketball team in Jakarta Indonesia.

Let Your Backbone Slide

September 19, 2023 18:52 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

Brandon Deuville joins the pod, but this time to celebrate with Bryce Canada's success at the men's FIBA World Cup.

Northern Touch

September 15, 2023 14:12 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MB

Zaya Kuyena back on JV with his summary and essay like thoughts about the Canadian men's basketball team making history. Zaya also includes a big announcement about his life in this episode.

Can't Knock The Hustle

September 12, 2023 11:48 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Bryce's conversation with Amanda Coffey. Subjects include, WNBA, NBA, Serbia, goals, dreams, summer league. And a fun rapid fire too.

Reach for the Sky

September 04, 2023 22:19 - 54 minutes - 51.5 MB

Historic victory by the Canadian men's basketball team. In their 88-85 win against Spain they now secure their spot at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Bryce goes deep into family and feelings in this episode.

Dreaded Fist

August 31, 2023 15:22 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MB

Canada's men's basketball team start 3-0 at World Cup.

You Gots To Chill

August 15, 2023 22:02 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MB

Bryce giving his thoughts on the James Harden Philadelphia 76ers situation... Oh and the media again.

I Get Around

August 13, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 46 MB

Summer activities, both in the gym and off the court.

Tomorrow We'll See

August 03, 2023 21:28 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Thom Anderson joins the pod to discuss the state of the Raptors roster and being a delusional optimist.

Bird On A Wire

July 31, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Talking Raptors options, fall outs and racing pigeons.

All My Life

July 18, 2023 15:59 - 35 minutes - 33.6 MB

NBA in the low. Basketball at a high. Fans soak it up!

Mo Money Mo Problems

July 06, 2023 23:10 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Free agency winners and losers.