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Jurassic Pod: A show about the Toronto Raptors
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Eric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto and Holly MacKenzie bring you Jurassic Pod, a podcast about the Toronto Raptors!
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Jurassic Bag
Jul 27, 202201:14:20Tap to summarizeIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Welcome to Dowtin Abbey
Jul 19, 202201:10:20Tap to summarizeBreaking 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Durant Durant
Jul 6, 202201:07:30Tap to summarizeAny 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Free Agency Name Game
Jun 29, 202201:11:09Tap to summarizeEric 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Draft Week
Jun 20, 202201:00:04Tap to summarizeEric 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The End Is Here
May 5, 202201:08:05Tap to summarizeThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Halfway To History?
Apr 27, 202200:59:28Tap to summarizeCan 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →A "Rocky" start for Raptors in Philadelphia
Apr 20, 202201:00:02Tap to summarizeEric 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Raptors vs Sixers Preview
Apr 14, 202201:03:40Tap to summarizeEric and Holly discuss the Raptors' upcoming first-round series against the 76ers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Kyle's Return
Apr 5, 202201:05:57Tap to summarizeEric 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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