Jurassic Pod: A show about the Toronto Raptors
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsEric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto and Holly MacKenzie bring you Jurassic Pod, a podcast about the Toronto Raptors!
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Episodes
Jurassic Bag
July 27, 2022 03:10 - 1 hourIn the possible season finale of Jurassic Pod, Eric and Holly talk about the reported signing of Juancho “Bo Cruz” Hermangomez and the Durant-to-Boston rumours. After that, the mailbag is opened. Topics include: expectations for Scottie Barnes and the team as a whole, the potential of Gary Trent Jr., the mechanics of contract extensions and favourite songs and books of 2022 so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Dowtin Abbey
July 19, 2022 22:26 - 1 hourBreaking news: The Raptors have signed Jeff Dowtin to a two-way contract. Eric and Holly speak about the signing of the Las Vegas Summer League standout, and the Raptors’ overall play in the tournament. They then break down the status of the roster, before talking about the static nature of trade season and the firing of Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Durant Durant
July 06, 2022 05:10 - 1 hourAny good rumours out there involving the Raptors? Anyone got anything? Boy, it’s awfully quiet around here.Just kidding. Eric and Holly talk about the Raptors’ chances at trading for Kevin Durant. Also, they review the Raptors’ moves in free-agency, the status of the roster and the Canadian men’s team’s big weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free Agency Name Game
June 29, 2022 00:08 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the selection of Christian Koloko in the NBA Draft, and the lack of trade activity on draft night. They then get into free agency, running down several players who the Raptors could target, such as Bobby Portis, Malik Monk, Delon Wright, Gary Payton II and more. Also, Holly makes a plea for a statutory holiday week which we’re sure the federal government will adopt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Draft Week
June 20, 2022 23:48 - 1 hourEric and Holly have returned from hiatus, and they’re easily distracted, starting off with Formula One, Blue Jays and Pixar talk. Then, they get into all things Raptors: the OG Anunoby trade rumours, Thursday’s Draft and some of your questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The End Is Here
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourThe Raptors bowed out of the NBA playoffs, and Eric and Holly discuss their loss to the 76ers, before moving on to the end-of-season comments from Fred VanVleet, Nick Nurse, Masai Ujiri and others. They also briefly touch on an offseason outlook before singing the praises (and doling out some low-level criticism) of Jeopardy champion Mattea Roach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Halfway To History?
April 27, 2022 22:36 - 1 hourCan the Raptors be the first team in NBA history to win a series after trailing 3-0? They certainly have the momentum, with Pascal Siakam and Precious Achiuwa taking star turns. Eric and Holly talk about that, Thaddeus Young's quiet excellence and the not-at-all quiet vibes radiating out of Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A "Rocky" start for Raptors in Philadelphia
April 20, 2022 02:58 - 1 hourEric and Holly try, and mostly fail, not to get too down about the first two games of the Raptors-76ers series. They discuss the physical dominance of Joel Embiid and the incendiary Tyrese Maxey, before realizing this isn't a 76ers podcast. Then, they look for positives as the scene switches to Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors vs Sixers Preview
April 14, 2022 03:52 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the Raptors' upcoming first-round series against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle's Return
April 05, 2022 04:55 - 1 hourEric and Holly talk about the emotional peak of the season: the return of Kyle Lowry to Toronto. As well, Eric gets a little worried about the team's depth and half-court offence precision, while Holly has an unwelcome bout of self-discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surviving The Celtics
March 29, 2022 23:02 - 1 hourEric and Holly talk about another in the long line of excruciating games against the Celtics, before zeroing in on the pieces that are falling into place: Armoni Brooks, Thaddeus Young and the continued excellence of Pascal Siakam. Plus, they take a few reader questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Raptors Digress
March 23, 2022 00:21 - 1 hourThe Raptors continue to be the weirdest, least knowable team in the NBA, and Eric and Holly try in vain to make sense of them while going off on wide-ranging tangents. Fred VanVleet's healthy is worrying, while Pascal Siakam's play is decidedly not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did the Raptors just break LeBron?
March 15, 2022 20:06 - 55 minutesEric and Holly engage in some Lakers/LeBron schadenfreude, discuss James' actions with Scottie Barnes in Los Angeles, and generally revel in the afterglow of a first-quarter to remember. They also get into a 4-0 week, the team's unpredictability and Barnes' renewed ascent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Happy Hour
March 08, 2022 20:54 - 1 hourNo, Eric and Holly aren't trying to get themselves through an awful Raptors patch with the help of alcohol. Instead, they're using the poor play as an opportunity to focus on the sunlight that lingers behind the clouds: Pascal Siakam's fight, Malachi Flynn's steady hand, Precious Achiuwa's occasional highlights and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To Boo Or Not To Boo?
March 02, 2022 22:47 - 1 hourEric and Holly reconvene after the All-Star break to talk about fans returning to Scotiabank Arena to lustily boo Goran Dragic. Also, they discuss a home-and-home sweep of the Nets, Malachi Flynn's excellent play as a fill-in and wonder what Scottie Barnes will look like when he is a veteran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors at The All-Star Break
February 17, 2022 22:47 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the Raptors' acquisition of Thaddeus Young, their excellent play in spite of an obvious flaw and make their All-Star weekend picks. Also: a brief tribute to DeMar DeRozan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Streaking Into The Deadline
February 09, 2022 00:21 - 1 hourThe Raptors have won six games in a row, and now they have to decide how much that should impact their aggressiveness at the trade deadline. Plus, Eric and Holly talk about Fred VanVleet's All-Star nod, Pascal Siakam' great play and the human drama of the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flow Like Gary Trent Jr.
February 02, 2022 22:39 - 1 hourAfter a week full of gritty wins, Eric and Holly talk about an instant classic in Miami, Gary Trent Jr.'s scoring barrage and underlying concerns amidst the positive results. Also, against Holly's wishes, they play "Who says no" with some listener trade proposals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A State Of Confusion
January 25, 2022 05:39 - 1 hourA tougher slate of games, continued heavy work loads and wild inconsistency make Raptors a tough team to figure out right now. Eric and Holly try to make sense of things, while dissecting the team's disappointing offence and a curious G League assignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Play The Hits
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourA dispiriting loss to Detroit, a magnificent win over Milwaukee and a rock fight against Miami? The Raptors engaged in a little self-parody this week. Eric and Holly talk about that, hand out midseason grades and try (and fail) to discern what entails a flagrant foul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moral Defeats, Moral Victory
January 13, 2022 05:02 - 1 hourEric and Holly talk about a pretty good Raptors week, Fred VanVleet's undeniable All-Star case, Pascal Siakam's emerging All-Star case, Scottie Barnes' knee injury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Raptors are streaking!
January 06, 2022 22:27 - 1 hourHolly and Eric discuss the Raptors win streak, FVV's season, answer mailbag questions, and tons more in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Raptors in 2022
December 30, 2021 06:51 - 1 hourAfter recapping a bizarre pandemic-influenced week, Eric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie look forward to the team's look in 2022, tackling questions about Scottie Barnes' development, Fred VanVleet's next contract and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rough go for the Raps
December 24, 2021 05:09 - 55 minutesHolly and Eric discuss the recent mess of a schedule for the Raptors including postponed games, protocols and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scottie Barnes Potential
December 16, 2021 19:51 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the Raptors recent play, Scottie Barnes potential, and the status of the injured players for the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the Raptors defense back?
December 07, 2021 03:37 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the Raptors 2 game win streak, the defensive improvement and more from the last week of Raptors basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Home Sour Home
November 30, 2021 00:27 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the Raptors' disappointing end to a long road trip, a dispiriting start to a lengthy homestand, Fred VanVleet's workload, Yuta Watanabe's return, plane etiquette and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the Raps get on track
November 24, 2021 06:35 - 57 minutesEric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie discuss Grammy Nominations, the recent rough stretch from the Raptors, what they look like without OG, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Backslide
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutesEric and Holly discuss the Raptors latest play, their recent backslide and the minutes totals for the starters including OG's huge role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pascal Returns
November 09, 2021 17:15 - 1 hourEric and Holly discuss the Raptors record on the road, the return of Pascal Siakam, the impressive play of this frisky Raptors team, Scottie's return from injury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors get a big win at MSG
November 02, 2021 21:44 - 46 minutesEric Koreen and Holly MacKenzie discuss the Raptors win at MSG, Eric Koreen travel story, Barnes injury, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jurassic Pod: Episode 1
October 27, 2021 14:14 - 1 hourEric Koreen welcomes the delightful Holly MacKenzie to the Raptors podcast on the Athletic. These two discuss the state of the Raptors and how we got here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Summer League Thoughts
August 16, 2021 21:21 - 39 minutesBlake and Eric give their thoughts on attending Summer League, the roster, Scottie Barnes, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Draft Barnes
July 30, 2021 22:49 - 56 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the Raptors picking Scottie Barnes at 4, why they didn't take Suggs, and what is next for the Raptors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesBlake Murphy is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the NBA Draft, who the Raptors should take at 4, what trades are available to them, and what the Raptors should consider outside of taking Jalen Suggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Pfeifer on the NBA Draft
July 20, 2021 17:36 - 55 minutesBlake Murphy is joined by Ben Pfeifer to discuss who the Raptors should take at 4, why he is lower on Barnes and Suggs, which players he prefers over them and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Canadian Basketball Bummer
July 05, 2021 16:01 - 57 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the latest in Men's Canadian Basketball, the failure, and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Get Lucky, will pick 4th
June 23, 2021 18:29 - 1 hourBlake and Eric discuss the Raptors drawing 4th in the NBA lottery, the players that will be available at the draft, and who the best fit is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Mailbag
June 01, 2021 20:48 - 57 minutesBlake and Eric answer your questions about the Raptors and the upcoming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Masai Speaks + the Raptors Offseason Begins
May 19, 2021 22:53 - 54 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the end of season press conference from Masai Ujiri, what's next for the Raptors, team Canada, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors Take Purge
May 10, 2021 15:44 - 59 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the state of the Raptors, where they stand in the play in/lottery standings, and then they give their takes for the Raptors season in what they deem a "Take Purge". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Destroyers
May 03, 2021 19:48 - 58 minutesEric and Blake discuss the Raptors week, beating the Lakers, standings watch, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Official with Freddie + No one happy after a 2-2 week
April 28, 2021 17:39 - 45 minutesEric and Blake discuss the signing of Freddy Gillespi, who can be happy after a 2-2 Raptors week, standings watch, West coast road trip, and predicting the next week's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yuta Watanabe Day + the Raptors can't stop winning
April 19, 2021 18:31 - 58 minutesBlake and Eric discuss Yuta Watanabe's new deal with the Raptors, the win against the Thunder, the Raptors winning too much, and then they answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Khem Birch Signs w/ the Raptors + Getting to the Play In
April 12, 2021 15:45 - 55 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the Raptors signing Khem Birch and who may lose minutes as a result. Then they talk through the games against the Cavs and Knicks + the Raptors upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors fall to the Lakers + WrestleMania Preview
April 07, 2021 20:52 - 1 hourBlake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss the Raptors losing to the Lakers, the buzzer beater against the Wizards, and then the last 15 minutes the guys discuss WrestleMania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle
March 30, 2021 16:17 - 53 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the trade deadline, the non-Lowry trade, the Norman Powell trade, and then the recent play of the Raptors and what needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye to Kyle Lowry?
March 23, 2021 16:57 - 58 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the Raptors heading into the trade deadline and if Lowry needs to be traded, Raptors losing streak and what the future of the Raptors looks like. Then they play a Raptors trivia game and discuss trades, possible free agents, and listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Raptors Show
March 15, 2021 21:17 - 57 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the horrific state of the Raptors and if help could be on the way via the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell on the move?
March 09, 2021 20:11 - 38 minutesBlake and Eric discuss the state of the Raptors and if trading Kyle Lowry or Norman Powell make sense for the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices