Raps Rant - The Toronto Raptors Podcast.

This week's episode your hosts discuss the week of games, the Covid protocol and the continued Kyle Lowry trade rumours.  All of this and around the NBA commentary. 

In the latest segment of Raps Rant we welcome another special guest to the show! Anchor of TSN SportsCentre Jennifer Hedger joins to discuss all things Raptors all things NBA!  Hear more about her perspective from the championship run, what it was like dealing with no sports and her take on the season.  

What a week!! Listen to our hosts thoughts on a great week and what we expected out of this Raptors team from the beginning.  Are they officially back and playoff contenders?  This and thoughts on Beal/Raptor rumours, the all-star game plans and one final superbowl discussion....

Join the crew and special guest John Blair as they discuss how the Raptors can't finish, Nick Nurse and thoughts on what the team should do.  Around the NBA discusses the potential Beal sweepstakes along with the Lakers number of titles....should there be an * on any? 

A special episode with our first guest!  Canadian sports broadcaster and radio host Gareth Wheeler joins Raps Rant!  Gareth currently serves as the radio voice of Toronto FC on TSN 1050 for games involving TFC on the TSN family of networks.  Join to hear his perspective on the Raptors player development and insights to the league from his time broadcasting for G-League affiliate Raptor 905. 

Another segment all things Raptors, all things NBA!  Hear details about the Raps week and debate regarding the upcoming schedule.  The negativity has slightly decreased after seeing surprise contributions from Stanley Johnson and most improved player candidate Chris Boucher! 

In this episode Phil and Pat cover the past five games.  Is Siakam back? Can the Raptors salvage the season?  Should we care?  All that and comments around the NBA.  

0 and 3!!! The crew discuss the extremely disappointing start and what to expect going forward.  What should Masai do this season?  Negativity is building that we aren't used to or ready for!  All this and comments regarding the rest on the biggest surprises around the NBA. 

In the first episode of Raps Rant season 3, our hosts wing a conversation about the upcoming Raptors season still feeling hungover from the bubble....start of the season was fast! 

Phil & Pat recap one of the greatest games in Raptors history and of course share our thoughts on Game 7!! 

The crew is back to go over the incredible game 3 ending in what could be a season saving moment from OG! Game analysis and game 4 predictions included. 

Phil and Blair are back with special guest Meghan Smith to break down the disappointing game 2 loss with game 3 predictions.

Toronto Boston game 1 recap with game 2 predictions and an update to the unacceptable segment with special guest Patrick Harris.

Following the first ever series sweep in Raptors history the crew looks ahead to the Boston Celtics in round 2.

As the Raptors set out to defend their title Phil and Blair are joined by special guest Patrick Harris to discuss how the Raptors are looking heading into the playoffs and some of the other intriguing matchups in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

After impressive wins over the Lakers and Heat, Blair and Phil give their thoughts on what they see from the Raptors so far in the bubble.

A preview to the Raptors upcoming 8 games in the bubble. 

The Raptors are NBA Champions!!!!!!! Enough said...

After the Raptors came within 1 point of winning the NBA Championship, the crew is feeling a little bit down to say the least.

After a dominant and spectacular win in game 4, the Raptors are coming home on the brink of history. The crew breaks down game 4 and discusses what they expect for game 5.