Raptor Queens Podcast
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe 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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Raptors Post-Trade Identity: Explaining the Trades, and Predicting the Future
February 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB****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 and the Raptors moves going forward? Are the Raptors even worth watching anymore? (ABSOLUTELY YES AND WE WI...
The Break-Up Episode: Siakam to Indiana. The End of a Love Story and the Beginning of a New Era
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB**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 Raptors positioned? We look at the highlights of Masai's presser...lots of tea leaves to read. A discussion of our...
A NY (New Years') Miracle? The OG for RJ and IQ trade!
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB****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 looking in. Our feature segment King of the North/Joker where Jamar tells a great story about a fan who will go ...
Raptors: Finding and Answering the Right Questions
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThe 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 musings. This is a sport we love and a team we love and we ride or die with our guys!
Raptor Queens Season 5: New developments, new coaches, and lifelong villains.
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBWe 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 of events, the Raptors medical staff gets called out. And the latest from the James Harden saga - how far away ...
Resolving Tensions: Roster Failures vs. Coaching Failures and a Good-Bye to Nick Nurse
April 27, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBParting 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 and thanks to @jamarbh @Imman_Adan @AdonMoss for joining us as VERY special guests. A special thanks to @Fredd...
Playoff Predictions, Raptors Awards and Keeping it Real on Betting Odds
April 12, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIt's here! End of the season awards for the Raptors and the NBA as handed out by the Raptor Queens. Hard to believe 82 games have been played but now we're focused on the play-in. The 3 keys to a Raptors W and we expect our analysis will age well. Feeling melancholy about what could have been for our team this year? Well, do we have some snarky perspective from around the league for you! And the gambling problem...it's big and it's getting bigger and we don't like it. Join us--Canada's first...
Raptors Preferred Play-in Match: Swipe Right on ???
March 28, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBPlay-in with our special guest Adon Moss aka "37-year-old Kyle Lowry" from Raptors Republic! We examine potential play-in matchups - which teams are more favorable/less favorable for the Raptors to get into the play-offs? Are season series records with IND, CHI, BKN ATL viable indicators of post-season success? What is the ONE thing the Raptors must do to improve their D. And of course of feature segment--King of the North/Joker of the week. Then a look at the down and dirty of technical fo...
Starters and Non-Starters: the Raptors Road to the Play-in
March 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIncoming! New episode with special guest Imman Adan from Yahoo Sports/Dishes and Dimes. We look at the recent 5 game road trip and what went wrong....some fixable, some roster driven and some intangible. Fair criticism with a dash of hope for the future. If you're in a funk over the Raptors season, this segment will lighten the burden of a losing record. Our feature segment, King of the North/Jester...odds of 3 different people making the same choice? And a fun look at under and overrated pl...
The Final Stretch and a Special Guest - Raptors End-Of-Season Run!
February 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBNew episode alert: with special guest Jamar Hinds. 20 games left and we've got analysis on the Raptors D and O since the trade deadline. We diverge into analysis of other favorite teams around the league and revisit our preseason predictions: what we got right, wrong and which predictions we are waiting to play out! Some Philly slander - can't help it - and our King of the North segment. Then reflections on the hot mess in Atlanta--who's to blame? We had so much fun with this episode that w...
They have a Cave Troll. I mean, a Center. The Raptors have a Center.
February 15, 2023 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIncoming Post Trade Deadline Special. We assess the impact of Jakob Poeltl on the Raptors offence, what he brings and how the schemes might change. How does this trade stack up against the expectations of the fanbase? Is there a grand plan? Did the trades of KD and Kyrie diminish opportunities available for the Raptors to make further moves? We have thoughts. A deep dive into the highlights of Masai's post deadline presser. He may speak like a diplomat but the future is clear as Masai lays ...
The Raptors Slump: Shooting, Team Chemistry, and Optimism through Misery
December 17, 2022 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Raptor Queens latest episode, unscripted as we weigh in on the topic everyone's talking about - The Raptors...Slump. We look at the reasons and yes, we had a lot to choose from, but our answers may surprise you. Trade talk is heating up - Do Bobby and Masai jump on roster moves? History may be the teacher here. Of course, our King of the North segment; disclaimer: Our Court Jester segment veers into the human hierarchy of needs and hygiene products. And finally, who among is doesn't like...
Bugs, Slumps and The Next Generation: Raptors Ball has it all.
November 21, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBRaptor Queens coming your way to kick-off a slower Raptors schedule for the next 2 weeks. Think the Raptors have been bitten bad by the injury bug? Some surprising context...as bad as you imagined or better than you thought? What happens with OG when Pascal returns? Does his usage return to "normal" or will OG be a featured option in the offence? King of The North and Court Jester of the Week--nobody is wrong here. Around the league, who is likely to be worse than their record would indicate...
Spicy Early Season Takes: Impact Players, Changing Roles, and League-Wide Collapses
November 07, 2022 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRaptors Queens incoming with early-seasons trends and analysis. Some positive surprises, and some glaring weaknesses. Who is the Raptors most-impactful player to start the season? There are at least 2 right answers. How has the Raptors offence changed from last season? How is Scottie's role shifting? Also, the first in a periodic series of player tributes - a heartfelt shout-out to Canada's own Chris Boucher. Finally, some props to Milwaukee showing the league how it's done, and well...then ...
Raptors Back in Action: First-Week Observations & Young Gun Projections. Kicking off our 4th season in style.
October 23, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBHolla! Celebrating our 4th season of Toronto Raptors coverage, ad-free. No lawn care or mattress sales, just good vibe coverage of your favorite team. We kick off the season with an in-depth look at the Raptors first week in action, with a special focus on the young guys - Scottie, Dalano, Precious, Malachi, and rookie Christian Koloko. What do we like and what on earth does Malachi gotta do to get minutes? Return of our regular King of the North and Court Jester segments. Then we cast our ...
Raptors Higher Ambitions: The Future is Now, and it's Spicy! All Aboard the A'Chui-Chui'wa Train!
April 27, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat a week! From 3-0 to 3-2 and a fighting chance. We look at games 3-5, the broad strokes and the standouts, who is winning the battle of the coaches, and of course give kudos to the freshly minted ROTY. Yes, we are all up in our feels. Raptors fans may need therapy, but what about the Philly fans booing their own team and leaving before the end of a playoff game? We got thoughts. And no self-respecting podcast would be complete without acknowledging Boston's sweep of the Nets so we indul...
Raptors Higher Ambitions: The Future is Now, and it's Spicy! All Aboard the A'Chui-Chui'wa Train!
April 27, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat a week! From 3-0 to 3-2 and a fighting chance. We look at games 3-5, the broad strokes and the standouts, who is winning the battle of the coaches, and of course give kudos to the freshly minted ROTY. Yes, we are all up in our feels. Raptors fans may need therapy, but what about the Philly fans booing their own team and leaving before the end of a playoff game? We got thoughts. And no self-respecting podcast would be complete without acknowledging Boston's sweep of the Nets so we indul...
The Annual Paul Jones Episode
April 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIt's here! The Annual Paul Jones Episode just in time for the playoffs. Paul has been there with broadcast calls and analysis since the Raptors inaugural season and believe us, he's seen it all. Wanna know how the Raptors stand in their first round matchup with the Sixers? We look at both sides of the ball, where the advantage lies on O and on D. Who's got the edge behind the bench? Big picture--how much pressure is on Philly leadership? Need some slander and defamation? Then you'll love ou...
The Annual Paul Jones Episode
April 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIt's here! The Annual Paul Jones Episode just in time for the playoffs. Paul has been there with broadcast calls and analysis since the Raptors inaugural season and believe us, he's seen it all. Wanna know how the Raptors stand in their first round matchup with the Sixers? We look at both sides of the ball, where the advantage lies on O and on D. Who's got the edge behind the bench? Big picture--how much pressure is on Philly leadership? Need some slander and defamation? Then you'll love ou...
Mismatches, ROTY Race, and deep-dive look at Precious! Raptors basketball with a special guest!
March 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBNew episode today with very special guest, THE Samson Folk, beloved #RaptorsRepublic writer and podcaster. A run down of the Raptors record over the past two weeks then we hit the ROTY conversation hard. Samson brings his meticulous attention to detail, brilliant analysis of what makes Scottie Barnes great. One of the Raptor Queens throws in a provocative comparison. But WILL Scottie be ROTY? Then a dive into Precious Achiuwa. What is his ceiling? One of the Queens is taking the cautious app...
Raptors All-Star Break! Shifting Eastern Conference Dynamics, Premature Playoff Predictions, and Final Stretch Hopes
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAll Star Week! Our Raptors aren't back in action until Friday night but there's still a lot of ball to talk. A look at where we stand 57 games in, the expectations and the reality. A retrospective with some of our preseason predictions and some of those takes were bang on. Then we examine the shifting Eastern Conference dynamics and premature playoff predictions following the trade deadline. Who won? Who lost? Who stood pat? Will the elusive "Team Chemistry" give one team an edge. Listener ...
An All-Star! A Win Streak! A Player of Week! Raptors coming in Clutch!
February 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBNeed an excellent pairing with your morning coffee? Check out the @RaptorQueens for analysis of the 6-game win streak, emerging trends in the half-court, on D, and in the clutch, and standout individual performances. What a streak it has been! The team is coalescing in front of our eyes and we have your coverage along with some pre-trade deadline rumours swirling around both the Raptors and the NBA at large. Our feature segment--King of the North/Court Jester--always fun. Finally we end with...
An All-Star! A Win Streak! A Player of Week! Raptors coming in Clutch!
February 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBNeed an excellent pairing with your morning coffee? Check out the @RaptorQueens for analysis of the 6-game win streak, emerging trends in the half-court, on D, and in the clutch, and standout individual performances. What a streak it has been! The team is coalescing in front of our eyes and we have your coverage along with some pre-trade deadline rumours swirling around both the Raptors and the NBA at large. Our feature segment--King of the North/Court Jester--always fun. Finally we end with...
Raptors on a Run! Plus Ad-Free FVV Propaganda!
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHolla! Raptor Queens have your week of coverage and what a week it was! 6-0 winning streak comes to a halt with a loss against the Suns but we have your coverage of the games vs Jazz, Bucks and Pels too. Let us tell you, there was lots to talk about, not the least of which is your #NBAAllStar #FredVanVleet. Could he even be in the **gasp** MVP conversation? Should he? Our fun King of the North/Court Jester segment where the obvious isn't always obvious. Then a look at the current trade talk....
Raptors on a Run! Plus Ad-Free FVV Propaganda!
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHolla! Raptor Queens have your week of coverage and what a week it was! 6-0 winning streak comes to a halt with a loss against the Suns but we have your coverage of the games vs Jazz, Bucks and Pels too. Let us tell you, there was lots to talk about, not the least of which is your #NBAAllStar #FredVanVleet. Could he even be in the **gasp** MVP conversation? Should he? Our fun King of the North/Court Jester segment where the obvious isn't always obvious. Then a look at the current trade talk....
Hot Takes and Bold Predictions: From now to the All-Star Break
January 03, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome special guest @AdamCorsair, podcasting legend and host of @southofthe6ix! The Raptors team is fully healthy for the first time all season, so of course, the first question we need to ask is: "Who do you trade? FVV, Siakam or OG?" Agreement is hard to come by. Predictions and hopes to the All-Star Break: Will FVV be an all-star? Where will the Raptors sit in the standings? And which Raptor won't be a Raptor any longer? The takes are hot, and altogether inconsistent with the takes gi...
A Tale of Many Grades: Raptors Q1 Report Card
December 07, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt's that time of the year....Report Card Time. We're one quarter of the way into the 2021-22 NBA season. The Raptors are the youngest team in the league, full of potential and aspirations, fronted by a leadership group led by Masai Ujiri. And we all remember what Masai promised: "We will win again in Toronto." Today we look at the players and assign performance grades. The Raptors Queens seldom agree and the First Quarter report is no different. Who gets an A+? Who gets a C? Then we look at...
Bet on Fred and Bet on Analytics - Raptors basketball in perspective!
November 15, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBEnd of week 4 in the NBA and the Raptor Queens have analysis for the Boston, Philly and Detroit games...what we saw, who stood out and who showed out. Is the Casey Curse a thing? An in-depth look at Fred VanVleet and his evolution into a premier PG, his growth and his leadership qualities. A distinction between hard work vs. effort, and the effortless of Scottie Barnes. And it's not just Fred - the whole Raptors experiment is ballsy! Then our King of the North/Court Jester segment. Hint: th...
Raptors Breaking Even: OG's a star and Pascal returns, but nothing comes easy in the East
November 08, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB3 weeks into the 2021-2022 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors are turning heads, breaking ankles and busting out WWF moves. We've got just the coverage you need. We start with a look at the games vs NYK, Washington, Cleveland and Brooklyn, what we saw, the stats and the standout performances. A couple of concerns too. Were our predictions correct? Our King of the North/Court Jester segment where @kalillionaire slyly slides in an honourable mention. That's what happens when we're so excited to h...
Early season returns: Rookie magic, a 3-game win streak, and some rapid-fire fun from around the league
November 01, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWhat a week! The Raptor Queens are here to analyze a surprisingly successful week as the Raptors faced Chicago, Orlando and Indiana (twice), going 3-1 over the week for a 4-3 record overall. Lots of positives, encouraging signs and standout performances. What we saw, who excelled and who needs reps. Our regular King of the North and Court Jester segment. Then a fun rapid fire quiz with Alison Hope on the hotseat: how irritating is GTJ to play against, fav All Canadian NBA lineup and more sma...
Raptors Week 1: Returning Home, Scottie Barnes! and Silver Linings
October 25, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHolla! The Toronto Raptors are 3 games in to the 2021-22 season and the #RaptorQueens are here with breakdowns of last week's games vs WAS, BOS and DAL. We look at the good, the bad, the ugly and the very ugly, but there are plenty of silver linings. Our favourite moments from the home opener after 600 days of absence, what didn't work and the big picture. And who doesn't love a win over the Celtics? Of course, our King of the North and Court Jester segment with surprisingly sentimental cho...
2021 Raptors Preview: New Roster, New Energy, and BACK TO TORONTO!
October 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWelcome back to Raptors Basketball, and welcome to the 3rd season of Raptor Queens Podcast! Fresh off the news about a full house at Scotiabank Arena, we are stoked to start off with our impressions about the Raptors entirely renovated roster. It's an entirely new look and @kalillionaire and @canoegirrl discuss their observations. Hint: the words "fun" and "exciting" may have been used. In the feature Raptors segment, the @raptorqueens identify a skill/attribute that they see as an area of ...
Tribute to the GROAT
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBRested and refreshed! Raptor Queens latest episode drops with a our fondest memories of the GROAT, Kyle Lowry. Some obscure observations, some funny reminiscing, some all time standout performances...we got you with our memories of what Kyle meant to us. Off season moves and a caution about expectations. And the key free agency signing, Masai Ujiri--exactly why is Ujiri so deeply loved and what are his standout leadership qualities? Then we look around the league at some puzzling FA moves ...
Not all endings are sad.
May 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBRaptor Queens are thrilled to be joined by Freddie Rivas, host of Confederacy of Dunks Podcast! A comedian, a gardener and an all around fun guy. We start off by looking at the LAL, LAC, WAS and MEM games--what we saw, what we liked, didn't like. Some analysis of the young prospects. Had a little fun with a hypothetical game that all fans can play. We'd love to hear your questions. Of course, King of the North and Court Jester...some shade thrown Adam Silver's way. Then we turn our attentio...
Not all endings are sad.
May 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBRaptor Queens are thrilled to be joined by Freddie Rivas, host of Confederacy of Dunks Podcast! A comedian, a gardener and an all around fun guy. We start off by looking at the LAL, LAC, WAS and MEM games--what we saw, what we liked, didn't like. Some analysis of the young prospects. Had a little fun with a hypothetical game that all fans can play. We'd love to hear your questions. Of course, King of the North and Court Jester...some shade thrown Adam Silver's way. Then we turn our attentio...
Birds' Eye View: The Raptors are happy and winning.
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWe back! We hope you missed us and we sure did miss you. Today we discuss changes to the team over the past 8 weeks. The #Raptors have been remade and @kalillionaire and @canoegirrl break down their observations. Is this still Kyle's team? Who is the heir apparent? What are Malachi's strengths? Fred? Where is the future? And the Queens analyze the C spot. What are they seeing? Looking to the future, who is unlikely to return next year and an interesting question that provokes a difference...
Raptors Winning Ways: Impressive Wins & a New Identity
February 25, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHola! New episode up! The Raptor Queens pull out their magnifying glasses and examine the details of three impressive wins over the Bucks, the Bucks and the 76ers. We breakdown what we saw and review all three games in all of their glorious detail. Also shine a light on the Bucks? Is it dysfunction we see? King of the North and Court Jester of the Week here for you. @bosslady26 dishes on our Tea Time Segment. Chris Boucher, 6MOTY or MIP or both? And what do we think about the All Star Game?...
A big week for the Raptors. Has the season turned around?
February 11, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBNew episode incoming! @kalillionaire and @canoegirrl examine the ORL, BKN, ATL and MEM games, broad strokes and details that caught our eyes. One of the Raptor Queens has been critical of Fred. What's she saying now? The Queens serve up some juicy observations about those Nets. Then a closer look at Deandre' Bembry, his tenure in ATL and what he brings. Is he displacing a teammate with similar skills? Of course #1 - King of the North and #2 - Court Jester of the Week. So good to have severa...
Raptors First Quarter Report Card: with *** SPECIAL GUEST- LOUIS ZATZMAN***
February 04, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWe are delighted to reveal our special guest, LOUIS ZATZMAN. Louis is a multi-talented writer for the #RaptorsRepublic --be sure give him a follow if you haven't already. The Queens hear the latest on the Raptors post game scrum With Nick Nurse... some interesting reporting here. Louis provides a report card on the first quarter of the season bright lights, dim bulbs and his thoughts on possible trade. Next up? All things OG Anunoby and some wildly fun speculation. Ever wondered why you can...
Raptors First Quarter Report Card: with *** SPECIAL GUEST- LOUIS ZATZMAN***
February 04, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWe are delighted to reveal our special guest, LOUIS ZATZMAN. Louis is a multi-talented writer for the #RaptorsRepublic --be sure give him a follow if you haven't already. The Queens hear the latest on the Raptors post game scrum With Nick Nurse... some interesting reporting here. Louis provides a report card on the first quarter of the season bright lights, dim bulbs and his thoughts on possible trade. Next up? All things OG Anunoby and some wildly fun speculation. Ever wondered why you can...
Raptors Reclamation Project: Turning around the season
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBAnother Raptors podcast for your listening pleasure. Sarah Kalil @kalillionaire and Alison Hope @canoegirrl examine the Raptors 5 games home-stand--the big picture and the details around the edges. Did you see the same trends/rough spots as the Queens? A look at Fred with an opinionated take. And of course King of the North and Court Jester of the week. Tea Time features a look at some big men past and present who really shouldn't be pointing any fingers. A look at the seismic trade that c...
A West Coast Road Trip Swingin' it Around?
January 15, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBPerplexing week and the Queens are here for it. We review the Raptors 5-game-in-7-day stretch and analyze the trends, who impressed and who needs reps. Are we hitting the panic button? Our feature segments, King of the North and Joker of the Week. We don't usually agree so is this week any different? Around the League, we look at attrition from both injuries and COVID. The Queens are wondering what's going on in Brooklyn. Isn't everyone? Finally, predictions for the weeks upcoming games. We...
A West Coast Road Trip Swingin' it Around?
January 15, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBPerplexing week and the Queens are here for it. We review the Raptors 5-game-in-7-day stretch and analyze the trends, who impressed and who needs reps. Are we hitting the panic button? Our feature segments, King of the North and Joker of the Week. We don't usually agree so is this week any different? Around the League, we look at attrition from both injuries and COVID. The Queens are wondering what's going on in Brooklyn. Isn't everyone? Finally, predictions for the weeks upcoming games. We...
A brutal start to the Raptors season. What will it take to turn it around?
January 06, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB#Raptors fans looking for solid balanced analysis while #RTZ Twitter is freaking out? We got you. As always, we break down the week that was....big picture and the smaller moving parts. How ugly is it? And what about Pascal's struggles? Fan favorite segments King of the North and Joker of the Week--what we saw. Tea Time with some quirky stories, absent any strip club indiscretions (LAC and HOU 👁👁) WHAT is going on in the NBA less than 10 games in? Cleveland, Denver Dallas? Finally our pr...
Raptors: to be or not to be concerned? A new season, a new team.
December 30, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHappy First Anniversary to us, Canada's first women led podcast covering the Toronto Raptors. We are delighted to bring you year two of analysis, game breakdowns, fan favourites King of the North, Court Jester, Tea Time and Around the League. Join us for Season 2! @Kalillionaire @BossLady263 @canoegirrl discuss Week 1 for the Toronto Raptors. What did we see? Are we concerned? How does Coach Nurse orchestrate and optimize the roster? Observations now that Giannis is off the board...hint, it...
Raptors: to be or not to be concerned? A new season, a new team.
December 30, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHappy First Anniversary to us, Canada's first women led podcast covering the Toronto Raptors. We are delighted to bring you year two of analysis, game breakdowns, fan favourites King of the North, Court Jester, Tea Time and Around the League. Join us for Season 2! @Kalillionaire @BossLady263 @canoegirrl discuss Week 1 for the Toronto Raptors. What did we see? Are we concerned? How does Coach Nurse orchestrate and optimize the roster? Observations now that Giannis is off the board...hint, it...
Pre-Season Shenanigans; Roster Changes; Off-Season Busts and Wild Predictions
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe pre-season is underway and the Raptor Queens have some things to say. We cover the new Raptors Roster - who we'll miss and what we're looking forward to - and share our wild predictions for the upcoming season. Which Raptors will be traded? Who will have a break-out season? Why aren't those front office contracts signed yet? Around the League - drama ensues: would you sign James Harden to the Raptors? Which team messed up the most during the off-season? The Queens kick off the seas...
Off-Season Catch and Shoot: Raptors Free Agency Episode
November 04, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWe're BACK! Missing hoops, sharpening our pencils and looking hard at free agency. Who is a good fit and why? Do the Raptors bet on Fred? The Raptor Queens are divided. Team Time...hot rods, hot threads, and...is there a doctor (PhD) in the house? Catch the latest Raptors updates. Then, the Queens roll up their sleeves and get down to work on some delicious Clippers slander. Kawhi - regrets? Pass the wings! It gets a little saucy. Any mutual interest between the Raptors and Demar? We pay ...
Raptors Season Report Cards, the Future, and Salty Tears
September 23, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBLast pod of the season. Personal reflections of the EC Semi. A lotta grief, a little optimism from an unexpected source. Then a Raptors report card as the Raptor Queens grade each rotation player over the season and for the playoffs. A little trade speculation on the side. What about draft targets? What is Masai looking for? Around the League is a delicious tapas of salty Clipper tears, a sweet PG creampuff, slightly overdone Kawhi with a bitter meringue and the Rockets...recommended by the ...
Can the Raptors take the series vs. the Celtics? What should the Raptors do on offence?
September 09, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIncoming! Latest Raptor Queens pod has dropped. Anchored by @kalillionaire, the Queens breakdown the defensive coverages by the Raps and look into the Celtics hand of cards. (Hint, we're not seeing a royal flush). Sarah and @canoegirl each identify what they see as the key to containing Boston. King of the North and Court Jester are always fun. Alison goes all in the Raptors GOAT....once again. Bubble Tea Time with some team wholesomeness and unbearable cuteness. Does having family in the...