Jurassic Views
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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
These Eyes Part 3 Victory and Defeat
January 29, 2022 19:16 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBCourtney, Jon, Zaya and Bryce get right into their top 5 greatest Raptors of all time.
These Eyes Part 2: Bitter and Sweet
January 27, 2022 13:15 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBZaya and Bryce get into Courtney and Jon's top raptors from 6-10 and the honourable mentions.
These Eyes Part 1: Highs and Lows
January 26, 2022 12:38 - 48 minutes - 45 MBZaya and Bryce are joined by Courtney Wright and Jon Corbin for a 3 part series to discuss their top ten Raptors of all time. But first, some introductions.
Got it Made post game morning devotions
January 22, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBScottie Barnes is young, loud and talented. He got it made. And through a career high night from Scottie and some clutch shooting from Fred, the Raps take down the Wizards in Washington.
Luka Ice Ice Baby post game vs Dallas
January 21, 2022 03:04 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBLuka was cold as ice. Another game to support his superstar status. Fred, OG and Pascal were good, just not good enough.
MLK moment and morning devotions
January 18, 2022 15:13 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBZaya reminds us of MLK. Bryce reviews the game in Miami.
Step into our World post game in a Vanier parking lot.
January 16, 2022 15:21 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBThis is a straight slander pod with energy of being outside the stadium. With Coach Bud and the Milwaukee fanbase being insecure, Zaya and Bryce take shot after shot like OGs aggressive person as the deer hunter.
Fools Rush In post game morning devotions
January 12, 2022 16:32 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Raps are good, exceptionally talented and are once again putting the league and the US media on notice. Do they make mistakes? Yes? Will they let some opportunities slip away? Yes. But I can't help falling in love with them.
You Can't Always Get What You Want post reaction
January 10, 2022 13:48 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThere were all number of things the Raptors need to look at and correct if they're going to beat the Suns tomorrow, but last night they did what they needed and got the win.
Say My Name morning devotions
January 08, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIt's not just a private matter, Fredderick Edmund VanVleet, say hi name. He is an all-star. Full tribute. Full propoganda episode.
Dirrty Post game morning devotions vs Bucks
January 06, 2022 15:10 - 22 minutes - 21 MBOn back to back road game vs the Bucks and down 9 at the break, the Raptors hold the Bucks to 11 in the third and close out the Bucks through big 2nd halves from Pascal and Gary. ELITE defense did the home side dirrty.
Cruisin' post game morning devotions
January 05, 2022 17:40 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBBryce highlights the play of Sours center and former Raptor Jakob Poetl and Canadian rookie Josh Primo. On the Raptors Bryce took time to talk about Freddy All-star and how Justin Champagnie is making Svi and Yuta nervous.
Rising To The Top post game reaction
January 03, 2022 04:04 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBZaya and Bryce get right into it, a rare instant reaction pod and recording in the same place. The Raptors get an easy victory led by the peanut butter and jam, the butter and toast of the team, the leaders, Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakim.
GO!
January 02, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBZaya and Bryce begin the new year with some staples of post game chatter and quick wit laughter. Zaya and Bryce also dive into the archives of disappointment to reflect on a couple seasons that marked the franchise negatively.
All I Want For Christmas is You double confessional
December 20, 2021 14:06 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBZaya returns from his travel after 5 weeks away. Brian Dymond also makes a return to the show for not only a reunion but a Christmas miracle.
For the People By the People Pt 4 with Miranda
December 16, 2021 15:53 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMiranda, host of the Big D podcast and friend of Jurassic Views, joins Bryce in a fantastical conversation about getting court side seats. The episode is light, humourous and even goofy at times. It's an episode to break the monotony of post game reactions and statistics, exactly what the doctor ordered for Bryce and maybe the whole Raptors fanbase too.
One More Chance post game morning devotions
December 15, 2021 15:17 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBLots of players and coaches wanted one more chance in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately for the Raptors they made too many mistakes and KD and Patty made them pay.
Loungin' post game morning devotions
December 14, 2021 14:36 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Kings were overwhelmed by all 11 Raptors last night and the home side put things on cruise control for the fourth quarter. Fred sat out the entire 4th for only the second time all season. Get ready for Brooklyn Freddy.
It Ain't Hard to Tell morning devotions
December 12, 2021 14:09 - 26 minutes - 25 MBThe Raptors win but it seems the fan base is stuck wanting more. Bryce takes this pod to set the record straight on what this season is and what it ain't.
For the People By the People Pt 3: Leaders of the New School
December 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBBryce gets the pleasure and privilege of talking to students and teacher from a Markham school about the Raptors. They discuss their favourite players, the impact the team has had on them and the joys of the championship.
Thank You, Next morning devotions post game vs the Thunder
December 09, 2021 15:49 - 39 minutes - 37.6 MBHow does Bryce talk for over 30 minutes by himself about the Raptors? He watches a game with 2 major lead swings, a blow defensive assignment and a buzzer beater that was a tenth of a second too late. Oh, and Shai returned home.
For the People By the People Pt 2: Top of the World with Michelle Bailey
December 08, 2021 16:05 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBMichelle Bailey and Bryce discuss Michelle's Toronto Raptors genius and it's complicated relationship at times. The conversation also focuses on the golden era of Canadian men's basketball and the difficulty Nick Nurse will have to make a starting lineup with all the talent to choose from.
For the People By the People Pt 1: See You Again with Brandon Deuville
December 08, 2021 00:33 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBBryce and his neighbor Brandon talk about his Celtic pride and love for Kobe Bryant.
It's Getting Hot In Here
December 07, 2021 02:46 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBSpicy P was back to himself, filling up the bucket from every area of the half court. Pascal's performance had the Scotiabank Bank Arena feeling like the Tropics and lightened the load of Steady Freddy.
Right Down to the Wire morning devotions
December 03, 2021 16:52 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBIt wasn't easy. It wasn't pretty. But a win is a win. Despite some bad decisions and some shameful refereeing, the Raptors escaped and won the game.
Stick To Your Vision morning devotions
December 01, 2021 17:42 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Raptors struggled mightily in the first half and unfortunately didn't have enough to complete the comeback. It's not time to blame Pascal, but be patient and have perspective with who we have and where we're headed.
Body Count morning devotions
November 29, 2021 15:35 - 19 minutes - 18 MBRaps were missing 4 players including 3 starters and Boston definitely got the better of them in the 4th. Maybe the first snow fall shook them too.
End of the Road morning devotions
November 27, 2021 15:16 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBLast game of the road trip and it showed, especially in the second half. No OG or Khem, no offense or endurance. The Raptors are coming back to TO for 13 of their next 16 games. Let the celebration of lights in TO begin.
Beale Street Blues Boys morning devotions
November 25, 2021 16:30 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Raptors had the good times rolling on a ride turning second half in Memphis. This win was very similar on many levels to last year's victory in Memphis too.
Hammer Time post game morning devotions vs the Warriors
November 22, 2021 13:59 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBSimply put the Raptors got hammered shut and Wiggins and Poole were the driving force behind the 15 point defeat.
Going Back to Cali
November 20, 2021 16:29 - 49 minutes - 46.9 MBA Saturday morning without Zaya but with all kinds of thoughts. Wonderful to see Pascal return to his pre pandemic form and to see the return of a game shifting bench unit. Thoughts on justice conclude the pod.
Biting the Dust morning devotions
November 19, 2021 16:24 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB1 flat tire in the first, became 2 in the second, which then, became 3 in the third. Between Pascal, our bench and our defense, our game car became undriveable and we got smoked by the Jazz. Flush it. Kings up tonight.
Falling morning devotions
November 17, 2021 01:05 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBPost game after a rainy night in Portland. Dame and CJ were making it rain inside the arena.
RESPECT morning devotions
November 14, 2021 19:11 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWith the Pistons parade still going along King Street after Dwayne Casey's championship, Bryce breaks down how the Raptors poor defense and pathetic free throw shooting cost them a very winnable home game. Welcome back Dwayne!
It's Tricky Weekly Confessions
November 14, 2021 03:35 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBA mix of topics and some honesty about seeing the people you love for who they are, not who you knew them to be. We are of course still talking about the Raptors.
Get There morning devotions
November 12, 2021 18:34 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBEvelyn joins Bryce on Jurassic Views after a monster win in Philly. Evelyn shares her top 3 performances from last night and tells the audience about her next episode with her dad.
Won't Do Morning Devotions
November 11, 2021 12:55 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MBA slow start that created a big 16 point hole. The Raptors played a solid defensive second half, but couldn't get their offense to climb them out of that hole. First road loss of the season. Raptors fall to 6-6.
Easy Money morning devotions
November 08, 2021 13:12 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBKD and James Harden were picking the Raptors apart and the Raptors collapsed in the 3rd quarter to make for a very comfortable 4th. Fantastic to see Pascal back, for the team, the fan base, but not the Eastern Conference, it's going to be a long season for them.
I Didn't Promise You a Rose Garden Weekly Confessions
November 06, 2021 16:32 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBZaya shares his frustration with our offense and the poor officiating in a one point loss that Scottie Barnes had nightmares about. Zaya and Bryce also discuss Sam Dekker being waived, a likely Dragic buy out next month and the inevitability of a WNBA. Thank you ambassador.
Hot Boyz Morning Devotions
November 04, 2021 14:44 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBRaptors make it five in a row with a road win in Washington. Fred is becoming a dangerous mid-range thereat and OG's offensive tools are leaving defenses at a loss. A 6-3 record is bringing a lot of excitement to the season.
Cash Rules Everything Around Me: morning devotions
November 02, 2021 15:08 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBZaya joins the morning devotions after a monster road win in Madison Square Garden without Pascal and Scottie. Knick's fans stunned with all the Bing Bong being held by the Raptors in the second half. Everything's going to be alright with Fred and Nick at the helm.
X Gon' Give it to Ya: Weekly Confessions
October 30, 2021 20:02 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBZaya returns to the pod with a new weekend installment called Weekly Confessions. Zaya shares his feelings about Dalano Banton, the Edward Rogers saga and code switching. Bryce also apologizes formally and publicly to Gary Trent Junior and Senior in the post game reaction section of the episode.
Chill, Eat'Em Up (Nate)
October 28, 2021 11:48 - 23 minutes - 22.6 MBRaptors get their first win at home with impressive games from OG and Fred. Bryce highlights the Raptors defense, Dalano and Scottie's game and Nate Bjorkgen's revenge. NEW Nickname ALERT! Listen for it.
Diamonds and Pearls
October 26, 2021 15:12 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBA post game morning devotion after a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls. Bryce highlights the return of DeMar and helps listeners take a deep breath after the Raptors start 1-3 against 4 solid opponents. After the post game, Part 2 of Zaya and Bryce's conversation with Chris Jackson about the top 25 players since 1996.
Diamonds: NBA at 75
October 25, 2021 19:54 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBZaya and Bryce welcome back friend Chris Jackson to the NBA at 75 all time players list, who's on it and who's not, including sharing their own lists. Much is talked about regarding Chris' list, including Zaya accusing Chris of having ties to Pat Riley's office and Nike executives.
This is How We Do It
October 23, 2021 04:50 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBryce takes on the late night with a reaction pod and Scottie Barnes tribute. The Raptors went in to Boston and snatched the soul of Paul Pierce with a stunning 32 point victory led by Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent.
Levitating: Morning Devotions
October 21, 2021 15:22 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBBryce breaks done the Raptors' season and home opener in Toronto. It was definitely not a night to remember as the Raptors seemed to see the ghosts of old players from their team and the Wizards. However, Dalano Banton saved the night. Rexdale stand up!
Keeping It at 100
October 17, 2021 13:16 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBJurassic Views prepares for the season and home opener with episode number 100. Zaya and Bryce talk about the rookies, Dalano Banton and Rexdale and its place and importance in Toronto and line ups. The Sunday School Nerds return with more scripture quotes as well.
Homecoming: We Back
September 29, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe Raptors are back in Toronto and it's hot up in the 6. Zaya and Bryce express their excitement about the players, the team and Masai's return. With the Preseason right around the corner and the WNBA in the playoffs there is also some league musings in this episode.
Me and Those Dreaming Eyes of Mine with Courtney Wright
September 22, 2021 15:10 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBBryce talks with friend and mega Raps fan Courtney Wright about her fandom and romance with the franchise. Topics include Kobe dropping 81, a meeting with Masai and a future WNBA team in TO.