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#28. Antonio Davis on Being Part of the Raptors Movement, Appreciating Time Spent with Alumni, Touching on the Chris Bosh Era

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

#27. Charles Oakley and Alvin Williams on Real Veteran Leadership, Vince Carter's Impact on the Franchise, Remembering the 2001 Playoff Raptors

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

#26. Jose Calderon on Being Welcomed to Toronto, The International vs American Approach, Outcomes of the Raptors' European Experience

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

#25. Morris Peterson on Being a Raptor For Life, The New Mr. Raptor, Representing the #24 Well

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

#24. THE LEGEND OF KOBE FROM A RAPTORS PERSPECTIVE

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

#23. Jamaal Magloire Preaches 'You Are Who You Are', Our All-Time Raptors Big Men, Looking Back at Pascal's First Workout

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Jerome Williams on Feeling Part of the Raptors Championship, Our Top Fan Favourite Raptors, Employee Championship Rings

Welcome into episode 2 of season TWO(FIVE), the official Toronto Raptors podcast. Your 2019 Champions 25 years in the making. For this week we got a chance to catch up with someone who defines the term 'fan favourite', Jerome Williams aka JunkYardDog. With career averages of 7.9 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.3 spg in 180 games with the Raptors, JYD was a key contributor for the iconic 2001 Toronto Raptors playoff run. Not only did he lay it all out on the floor, he brought the energy every night like no o...

#22. Jerome Williams on Feeling Part of the Raptors Championship, Our Top Fan Favourite Raptors, Employee Championship Rings

Welcome into episode 2 of season TWO(FIVE), the official Toronto Raptors podcast. Your 2019 Champions 25 years in the making. For this week we got a chance to catch up with someone who defines the term 'fan favourite', Jerome Williams aka JunkYardDog. With career averages of 7.9 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.3 spg in 180 games with the Raptors, JYD was a key contributor for the iconic 2001 Toronto Raptors playoff run. Not only did he lay it all out on the floor, he brought the energy every night like no o...

#21. Sam Mitchell on What Being A Player's Coach Means to Him, Most Memorable Sam Moments, Looking Back at Our Championship Experiences

Raps unPublished: Season TWO(FIVE) Trailer

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors. And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

#20. Jeff Landicho on What Leads to Being Obsessive, Open Gym Origins, Thank you!

Special Thanks: Luke Galati (Researcher) Jenna Madalena (Researcher / Intern) Spencer Pascoe (Editor) Evan Murphy (Editor) Josiah Rothenberg (Senior Producer) Michael Gelfand (Executive Producer) And of course, all the guests on the podcast!

#19. Matt Bonner on Choosing the NBA Over Europe, TTC Horror Stories, Love for Nipsey

This week on Raps unPublished the official podcast of your Toronto Raptors, we've got another alumni on the show. You know him and love as the Red Rocket, Matt Bonner. He is always on his life quest for the Hoagie Grail. Bonner takes us way back to his time as a Florida Gator, getting drafted, playing in Italy before joining the Raptors, and how his dad made it for his NBA debut. Akil and Matt talk about some of their weirdest and craziest stories travelling by Toronto's transit also Akil ...

#18. Champ and Zeus on Being Everyone's Home Team, Anointed Nicknames, March Madness

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, two members of the Harlem Globetrotters in Champ Thompson and Zeus McClurkin sit down with our host Matt Tierney. They will be playing in 320 games in over 260 cities this year, no wonder they're called the world famous Globetrotters. Champ and Zeus are always in a fun mood, they speak on the impact they've had all over the world, introducing the 4pt line to NBA players, how players get their nicknames, and coming back ful...

#17. Dallas Green on Being a Superstitious Fan, Favourite Artists by Genre, Musician Names

This week on a special episode of Raps unPublshed the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we hangout with a guy who can really talk hoops, Dallas Green of City and Colour. Alexisonfire has show dates coming up in June but he may have to cancel them if the Raptors are in the hunt for the NBA Finals. Dallas has been a true Raptors fan since day 1, he gives us his all-time favourite players, his most memorable moments watching in the arena, his thoughts on Kawhi's playoff outlook, and what he wo...

#16. Tamara Tatham on Being Behind the Bench, Women Role Models, Favourite Cereals

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we keep International Women's Day going! A good friend of ours Tamara Tatham joins the show. Tamara is the first-ever Canadian woman on a G-League coaching staff. She spoke on her current role with the Raptors905, learning from head coach Jama Mahlalela, her days playing overseas, and representing the Women's Senior National Team with two Gold Medals. Akil is back and Matt's happy to have him.. sort of. Akil missed out on ...

#15. Kia Nurse's Dream Board, Powerful Women in Our Lives, Sibling Rivalries

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we are delighted to have a very special guest with us, Hamilton native Kia Nurse. It's no secret the athletic gene runs in the Nurse Family! We highlight Kia's best moments so far in her career, from her NCAA days all the way to her playing professionally in Australia. Kia explains the motto she lives by, and also tells us about her basketball initiatives for young female athletes. No Akil, no problem as Randy Urban joins ...

#14. Tas and Skeets on Content Creating , NBA All-Star Experiences, The Oscars

We are finally back! What a busy month it was for your Toronto Raptors. This week on the Raps unPublished podcast we got the OG's of podcasting themselves, Tas Melas and J.E. Skeets of The Starters. These guys are never shy of being Raptors homers. Matt caught Tas and Skeets in Charlotte during All-Star weekend, they look back on their favourite All-Star moments as media members and also how they turned The Basketball Jones podcast to an NBA TV broadcast. Akil and Matt look back at their 2...

#13. Nav 'Superfan' Bhatia's Life at Courtside, Celebrity Encounters, Befriending Raptors

On this week’s episode of the Raps unPublished podcast the crew is joined by the #1 Raptors fan in the world, you know him and love him as the 'Superfan' Nav Bhatia. Nav talks about the benefits and drawbacks of committing to his hardcore fandom, he takes it way back on his most memorable moments courtside, and gives insight on this year's late season run. Matt almost misses the podcast thanks to his pal Augustus but made it just in time to make Akil jealous. Also, Akil and Matt name their...

#12. Danny Green on New York Basketball, Favourite Parts of Ontario, Having Pets

From one borough to another, we catch up with Danny Green on the Raps unPublished podcast. Danny has been spending time in Ontario longer than you know, he takes us through his early days of NY to now. He tells us what it was like playing street ball in NY, getting ready for his post-basketball career, and his snakes. Akil and Matt know a thing or two about trash talking, at least towards each other. They guys share their secret spots in southern Ontario and having pets. What were the names...

#11. Roy Rana on his Obsession with Basketball, Coaches Change Lives, Canadians on the Raptors

This week on episode 11 of the official podcast of the Toronto Raptors, we are joined by one of the best and original homegrown coaches from Canada, Roy Rana. Coach Rana is thinking about defensive strategies right now! He's the head coach for both the men's Canadian National team and Ryerson University. He shares with us some of his defining moment and what makes him a winning coach. Matt Tierney is on the road again so Randy Urban is in studio with Akil Augustine. The guys get deep into ...

#10. Patrick Mutombo on Mentorship, Meeting Masai Ujiri, Career Shortcomings

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, Akil Augustine and Matt Tierney are joined by Toronto Raptors assistant coach AND artist, Patrick Mutombo. Patrick is NOT related to Dikembe, but he is also a former player turned teacher and mentor. He credits a lot of his leadership qualities to Masai Ujiri while coaching together during their time with the Giants of Africa camps. Akil and Matt backup the importance of mentorship, especially through some of their toughest times. And they look ba...

#9. Milos Raonic on the NBA's One-and-Done Rule, The Holiday Grind, Falling for the Raptors

We're back! This week on the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we are joined by the top-ranked Canadian tennis player in the world and 8-time ATP World Tour winner in Milos Raonic. We wish him all the best at the upcoming Australian Open. Milos breaks down the leadership of Kawhi Leonard that most people may not see and notice, he reflects on Vince Carter’s decision to attend graduation in 2001, and he gives us his first memories of when he fell in love with the Toronto Raptors. Randy Urba...

#8. Cabbie on Creating his Niche, Life in Sports Media, Forgettable Moments with the Raptors

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast we're joined by a man who paved the way as one of the most influential basketball and cultural TV personalities in Canada, Cabral Richards aka Cabbie. Cabbie opens up on what he's learned throughout all of his career. We also asked him about some of his notable moments with the Raptors and he added in his two most embarrassing moments ever covering the NBA. Akil and Matt give a scope in their lives behind the scenes in the media coveri...

#7. Andre De Grasse's Blessing in Disguise, Raptors in Track & Field?, unPublished Comments Section

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, world-class sprinter Andre De Grasse joins Akil on the show while he's training in sunny Florida. Andre spoke about basketball being his first inspiration, the blessing in disguise that was his journey to the Olympics, and why it hits home for him to give back and support young athletes. Plus, Akil and Matt get weird with their all-time Raptors Track and Field teams. They keep the 'PaTrolling' rolling as they fire back at IG trolls. And, we scroll...

#6. Max Holloway Blesses the 6ix, Recognizing the Raps, All-Time Raptors Tough Guys

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast, the undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion Max 'Blessed' Holloway joins Akil and Matt at Scotiabank Arena. Max shares his love with Toronto, the Raptors, and Drake. He gives his thoughts on this season's expectations for the Raptors and what to expect from him at UFC 231. Akil and Matt pick their all-time Raptors tough guys and favourite UFC fighters ever. The guys look back on a special week that was with three awards given to the Toro...

#5. Glen Grunwald’s Past as a GM, Raptors’ Signature Wins, Hunting for IG Trolls

On episode 5 of the Raps unPublished podcast, we are joined by one of the OG GMs in Toronto Raptors history, Glen Grunwald. Akil and Matt take it way back with Glen’s college days at Indiana with teammate Isiah Thomas and behind the Vince Carter draft-day trade. They also look forward to the next chapter of Canada Basketball. It’s the quarter mark and we talk this season’s signature wins for your Toronto Raptors. Akil and Matt give their inspirations to basketball and we introduce ‘PaTroll...

#4. Duane's and Myck's Paths to the 905, Patience with Raptors Bench, Crossing Over NBA and Hip-Hop

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast Akil sits down with two Toronto natives in Duane Notice and Myck Kabongo of the Raptors905. Duane and Myck talk horror stories playing overseas, their most notable moments from college; including Kabongo spitting bars with Kevin Durant, and the rise of Toronto's basketball culture. Akil and Matt highlight Fred's best night so far this season and key injuries to the roster. Also, like always Akil tries to one-up Matt at everything as he...

#3. Serge Ibaka on his Journey to the NBA, Siakam's Best Week, Mount Rushmore Dream Dinner Guests

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, Matt is back from the road with a 1-on-1 with Serge Ibaka. They dive deep into Ibaka's background to the NBA, the adjustments of raising his daughter in North America, and the story behind his show 'How hungry are you?'. Akil and Matt breakdown Pascal Siakam's best week as a professional NBA player and look ahead to the Raptors upcoming 4-game east coast road trip. Also, Akil goes off on Matt's Mount Rushmore of dream dinner guests and they talk fa...

#2. theScore's Alex Wong on the NBA's GOAT Jersey, Kyle Lowry's Best Start, Raptors Defence

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, we are joined by Alex Wong with our co-hosts Akil Augustine and Randy Urban. They reflect on Alex's piece 'The Making of the GOAT Jersey: An Oral History of the Raptors Throwback'. Alex aka stevenlebron has written for GQ, The Undefeated, The New Yorker, Bleacher Report, SLAM Magazine, theScore, the list goes on. Matt Tiereny is on the road, so Akil was happy to have Randy on to discuss possibly seeing the best season by Kyle Lowry in his 13th sea...

#1. Alvin Williams Talks Past and Present Raptors, Introducing Kawhi, Splitting JV and Ibaka

The inaugural episode of the 'Raps unPublished' podcast. On this week's show we have Alvin Williams, A. Boogie! #20 on his back but #1 in our hearts. He reveals some truths on Kobe rapping in the streets of NY, his relationship with Kyle Lowry, old vs new NBA, as well we reflect back on Alvin's time with the Raptors. We also give you our takes on the hot start from your Toronto Raptors.

2Matts, NoPats - Season 3 Episode 4

Seems like a long time since episode 3 but the boys are back on the road in Indiana & joined by another member of the infamous Bench Mob, Delon Wright. Topics include: Baseball, sibling rivalry, Best/Worst dressed on the team & what Delon thought of Jakob Poeltl the first time they met. Subscribe & listen also on iTunes & Stitcher.

2Matts, NoPats - Season 3 Episode 3

Matty D makes a last second arrival to NYC just in time to record the third episode this season with guest host Pascal Siakam. Topics include: Priesthood, Yak & Skills secret draft workout, who's the best baller out of the 4 Siakam brothers & a challenge to DeMar DeRozan. The guys also decide to rile up Matty T with some nonsensical English Premier League banter at the end. Enjoy. #WeTheNorth

2Matts, NoPats - Season 3 Episode 2

Our co-host revolving chair continues as we are joined this week on the road in Indiana by Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet. Fred's underdog journey is discussed all the way from Rockford, Illinois to now playing in his second season in the NBA with the Raptors. Other topics include, Male perms, Mr. Big Time Norm Powell & Thanksgiving on the road. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

2Matts, NoPats - Season 3 Episode 1

We're back!....well 2 of us are & we need your help. Tell us who you want to hear on the Podcast & any new name suggestions are welcomed. In the meantime we recruited the legend Jack Armstrong to join Matt & Matt in Utah as the boys talk baseball, the Buffalo Bills & life on the road as the Toronto Raptors wrap up a gruelling road trip to start the season.

2Matts, 2Pats - 2017 Draft Podcast

Raptors.com's feature writer Holly MacKenzie joins the draft panel to discuss the Raps options w/ the 23rd overall pick. Matty T also sits down with prospects Nigel Hayes, Dylan Ennis & TJ Leaf discussing everything from hoops to donuts to Rom Com movies. #WeTheNorth

2 Matts, 2Pats - S02E07

We live to record another day! After a hard fought first round series w/ the Bucks, Pat & the Matts get together to recap the series win & preview another matchup w/ the Cavs. Other topics of discussion include; Planned outfits, Shoe game, Flatulence, NFL Draft, 905 & Netflix.

2Matts, 2Pats - S02E06

Road Podcast! Pat & the Matts check in from Cleveland on the eve of the Raps final regular season game, assess the season that was & look ahead to the Playoffs & a matchup with the Bucks. Matty T loses the NCAA bet & is forced to pay his debt, Pat talks about his first TTC streetcar ride, scary plane rides are discussed & of course the infamous Post it Notes prank is covered in detail.

2Matts, 2Pats - S02E05

Birthday Podcast! Patrick Patterson turns 28 yrs old & the topics of discussion include Oscars results (Pat didn't win), Pazookies, #PatPresents, PJ the Teddy Bear & Serge the fast talker. Matt & Pat also make their NCAA March Madness picks w/ a serious bet on the line.

2Matts, 2Pats - S02E04

A lot has happened in 52 days. The Matt's & Pat are reunited for the first podcast of 2017. Topics include Kentucky Basketball (of course), the Grammys, the Superbowl, All-Star Weekend plus all three gentlemen make their Oscar predictions.

2Matts, 2Pats - S02E03

1Matt, 2Pats & 1Norm as Matty D is on family duty so Norm Powell subs in for his first ever podcast. Topics of discussion include that Jodie Meeks/Kyle Lowry altercation, Holiday plans, The snowstorm of all snowstorms & one of the best quickfire round of questions yet.

2Matts, 2Pats - S02E02

The hiatus is over! The boys are back from out West to talk about the start to the season, the infamous Sacramento game as well as catch up on American Thanksgiving, Pats Pranks & another night out at the movies for fans with PatPresents.

2Matts, 2Pats - S02E01

The boys are reunited again & Pat wastes no time by bashing our intro beat. The Raptors PF also has some grooming advice for JV, calls out some teammates for being scaredy cats & of course we get to some hoops talk at some point. #WeTheNorth

2Matts, 2Pats - 2016 Summer League Podcast

Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun joins Matt in Las Vegas to talk everything Summer League. Delon Wright and E.J. Singler also take the time to talk about their experience on the court as well as dish some dirt on their teammates.

2Matts, 2Pats - 2016 Draft Podcast

2 Matts, 2 Pats brings you a special 2016 Draft Podcast as Akil Augustine subs in for Matty D & Pat while Matt Tierney goes one on one with Draft Prospects, Perry Ellis, Malcolm Brogdon & Daniel Ochefu. Matt & Akil debate what the Raptors needs are and make their selections on who they think the team will take with the #9 pick. Finally, Matt sits down with Cory Joseph to discuss Canada Basketball and also what his Draft experience was like back in 2011.

2Matts, 2Pats - S01E11

As the Toronto Raptors season comes to an end, so does the inaugural season of 2Matts, 2Pats. The Matts check in from BioSteel Centre and reminisce on an eventful and exciting year for the franchise where they recap a memorable playoff run and look ahead to the draft, summer league and a busy offseason ahead. Also, Matty D continues his protests for a new microphone as usual.

2Matts, 2Pats - S01E10

The Matts return, with Pat in spirit, to preview the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Cavaliers. Matty D's age is revealed and the pair make their predictions for who will advance to the NBA Finals. Pat don't listen, Matty D doesn't miss you apparently. #WeTheNorth

2Matts, 2Pats - S01E09

It's another Playoffs Podcast after TO advanced to Round 2. While Pat was busy winning basketball games, the Matts hopped on the mic to recap the Indiana series and give their thoughts on the Miami Heat. And of course there is more talk about the mic. #WeTheNorth

2Matts, 2Pats - S01E08

It's a Playoffs edition of 2Matts, 2Pats as the Matts do a quick recap of the regular season and recap the opening two games of their first round series w/ Indiana. Even though Pat can't make it, the guys still had a special guest join them...The keeper of the infamous Mic. #WeTheNorth

2Matts, 2Pats - S01E07

The men are back to touch on the Playoffs, Blue Jays baseball, the NCAA Championship game plus you won't wanna miss this episode's quickfire question topic with Pat...Ok it's all about his teammates!

2Matts, 2Pats - S01E06

It's an NCAA Tournament edition of 2Matts, 2Pats where Matty D reminds Pat of Kentucky's result while he chirps Matty T for not attending North Carolina. The guys also talk about their scary experience on the team flight that Pat, of course, SnapChat'd.