Episodes

  • 76ers Woes, Are the Cavs For Real, Jakob Poeltl's Rise & more

    76ers Woes, Are the Cavs For Real, Jakob Poeltl's Rise & more
    Nov 22 2024
    This week Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Oren Weisfeld. They discuss Oren's upcoming book on Team Canada and our country's rich basketball history. Then they discuss the 76ers absolutely crumbling. The team meeting where Maxey had to call out Embiid for being late, Paul George injured AGAIN? and more. Where does this team go from here? Then they discuss the Pacers & and the Bucks, struggling for different reasons, do they have enough to turn it around? Then they talk about the top of the East. They Celtics and the Cavs. Do they think the Cavs will be "for real" come playoff time? Are the Celtics primed to be the reigning champions again? Or will the Knicks have something to say about it? Then in our Raptors Homer moment, Oren, gets some hot takes off his chest. Then they discuss the outstanding week Jakob Poeltl has been having. Do the Raptors trade high or do they ride the wave of his recent success? Then our current and to-be short lives segment "who wore it best? sideline fits" between Scottie Barnes and Bruce Brown? Then the Hottie Highlight of the week is between the Raptors City Jerseys or Gradey Dicks new nickname "white chocolate?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Scottie Barnes RETURNS, RJ gets promoted, and breaking down the defense - Pull Up Tre

    Scottie Barnes RETURNS, RJ gets promoted, and breaking down the defense - Pull Up Tre
    Nov 21 2024
    Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest in the world of the Raptors. Focusing first and foremost on Scottie Barnes' return, RJ Barrett's improvements, and the new Raptors defense. 0:00 - Introductions 0:25 - We have BEEF 2:38 - Scottie injury update 3:45 - Health updates for the rest of the team 4:29 - Scottie is BACK 6:28 - RJ's leap while Scottie was gone 8:20 - Can Scottie save the defense? 9:50 - The Raptors ball pressure defense 21:00 - Has RJ shifted the hierarchy? 31:55 - Gradey with a mini slump 37:35 - Davion Mitchell update 43:30 - Can the Raptors maintain vibes while losing? 49:55 - Previewing the Wolves game 59:19 - Garrett Temple Superstar 1:00:50 - Cheering for the Raptors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Are The Raptors Asking Too Much of Barrett and Dick? | Run It Back

    Are The Raptors Asking Too Much of Barrett and Dick? | Run It Back
    Nov 18 2024
    Despite battling more injuries, the Raptors are keeping games close even in losses, but is all the extra work starting to wear out some of the top players? Zulfi and Coty discuss that and recap the last seven days of Raptors basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Steph vs Klay, NBA Cup, Gradey MIP & more

    Steph vs Klay, NBA Cup, Gradey MIP & more
    Nov 15 2024
    Vivek Jacob joins Host Cathryn Naiker. They discuss the electric return of Klay Thompson to the Bay area. The Hats, the game, Steph screaming into the camera & more. Will they face off in the playoffs? Then The NBA Cup, what they like about the tournament, do they really get hyped up for the games, and what can improve. Then they have some fun with the proverbial trade machine and see what the Warriors can do to become champions. Then in the Raptors Homer moment, Cathryn makes the case for Gradey Dick as an All-Star. They review some of the sideline fits and talk especially about Bruce Brown. Then in our Hottie Highlight of the week, it's between R.J Barrett noticing Jamie Lannister & Bruno Fernando's ferocious dunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Can the Raptors shoot? Re-drafting Scottie Barnes & Gradey Dick, and is Coach Darko seen as soft? - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson

    Can the Raptors shoot? Re-drafting Scottie Barnes & Gradey Dick, and is Coach Darko seen as soft? - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
    Nov 14 2024
    Samson Folk & Trevon Heath break down why the Toronto Raptors 3-point shooting has been going poorly, why Gradey Dick can score out of baseline plays, and ask if Darko is seen as soft. All that, plus more. 0:00 - Introductions 1:26 - The words frick and fudge 3:18 - The Raptors injury update 8:50 - Gradey Dick is incredible 17:30 - Gradey is the King of BLOB's 20:55 - The Raptors lack of 3pt shooting 27:42 - RJ's recent struggles 34:00 - Redrafting 2021 Draft 37:10 - Redrafting the 2023 Draft 41:25 - Previewing the game against the Pistons 51:00 - The perception of Coach Darko 57:25 - Bruno's career highlight 1:00:10 - Gradey is a lifeline 1:01:20 - Tre's catchphrase 1:02:20 - How do you market these Raptors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Early Season NBA Smell Test plus TRIVIA! - Confederacy of Dunks

    The Early Season NBA Smell Test plus TRIVIA! - Confederacy of Dunks
    Nov 12 2024
    Who stinks, A GUARANTEE Bosh will be get his number retired PLUS Trivia! All with our special guest Arthur Simeon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • What Immanuel Quickley’s Return Means & The 905 Season Is Officially Underway! | Run It Back

    What Immanuel Quickley’s Return Means & The 905 Season Is Officially Underway! | Run It Back
    Nov 12 2024
    A busy week of Raptors action that once again included plenty of competitive stretches but ultimately no wins. Zulfi, Kyle and Coty break down the last seven days of hoops, Immanuel Quickley's long-awaited return and everything in between. (This episode was recorded prior to Raptors vs. Lakers on Nov. 10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The Interview: Drew Jones, Raptors 905 Head Coach

    The Interview: Drew Jones, Raptors 905 Head Coach
    Nov 9 2024
    Raptors 905 Head Coach Drew Jones joined Andrew Damelin to discuss his journey from West Philadelphia to Mississauga. Find out how Nick Collison, Shake Milton and Taj Gibson inspired Jones in his formative coaching years with the Thunder, discover why Jones may have been destined to be a leader of role players, and see how much thought he's put into conveying his emotions as a new head coach, and if he thinks he'll actually be able to do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins