Best Raptors Reaction Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Bigger collapse: Celtics or Cavaliers, biggest playoff risers and droppers, 100 men vs. 1 gorilla 1:38:34

2h ago1:38:34

1:38:34

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro for a playoff six-pack, debating which team — the Cavs or Celtics — is in more trouble, whether Golden State has a path to an upset, and the top playoff risers and fallers so far. They also pick who they’d bring to a 100 men vs. 1 gorilla battle. Later, Will and Alex dive into James Harden vs. …

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Is OKC in trouble, Warriors shock Wolves without Steph Curry, and the Pat Spencer All-Stars 1:21:27

2d ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Will and Alex debate which second-round team concerns them most, then break down the Wolves’ puzzling Game 1 performance, the impact of Steph Curry’s injury, Boston’s streaky three-point shooting, OKC’s late-game fouling strategy, and Indiana’s surprising playoff run. Later, Will introduces "The Pat Spencer All-Stars" for two-sport white NBA hooper…

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Who's to blame for Clippers, Steph owns Houston AGAIN, and respect to Gregg Popovich 2:01:29

4d ago2:01:29

2:01:29

Will, Alex, and Jerome hand out blame pies after the Clippers and Rockets crash out in Game 7, breaking down James Harden’s latest playoff no-show, whether Kawhi Leonard can still be a postseason difference-maker, Steve Ballmer’s bold move to fly fans to Denver, and what’s next for Jalen Green in Houston. Later, they make their second-round predict…

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Happy Hour Friday: Playoffs, Waiting for the Lottery, and more 51:15

7d ago51:15

51:15

Join Kirk LIVE every Friday that he can do it where you can join and ask questions and talk basketball to kick off your weekend. Kirk talks to four Mavs fans about the draft, the league changing, Amazon, NBC, and what Dallas might do to try and stay competitive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin…

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Chris Boucher on future with Raptors, growing up in Montreal, and NBA Social Justice Award nomination 8:28

7d ago8:28

8:28

Will Lou catches up with Chris Boucher to discuss his involvement with the Make-A-Wish foundation, being a finalist for the 2025 NBA Social Justice Champion Award, his upbringing in Montreal, and his future with the Raptors. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merc…

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Who is most to blame for the Lakers and Bucks eliminations? It's time for more Blame Pie 1:21:24

8d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Will and Alex dish out blame pies for the Lakers and Bucks, and dive into: JJ Redick’s first playoff series as a head coach, LeBron entering the final stage of his career, Luka’s struggles, Austin Reaves’ disappearing act, Bobby Webster vs. Rob Pelinka, Giannis vs. John Haliburton, Kyle Kuzma’s case as the worst trade deadline upgrade ever, and muc…

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After Dark: NBA Playoffs so far, Mavs in Vaniety Fair, Dirk and Nash! 50:50

9d ago50:50

50:50

Kirk and Josh talk about the playoffs to date (first round!), then after the break, talk about the Mavs being in Vanity Fair, and Dirk and Nash on Amazon! Kirk will be hosting a live Pod Maverick show on Friday at 3pm. Click here to join the YouTube Channel and join him!!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w…

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Raptors report cards: What grade would you give Scottie, RJ, and IQ? 1:45:19

9d ago1:45:19

1:45:19

Will Lou is joined by Raptors Republic's Samson Folk to give some grades to the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors. Grades were assessed in three categories in offense, defense, and intangibles. They also share what the next steps of improvement are for each player in the rotation. Player (grade) Scottie Barnes (B) RJ Barrett (B) Ochai Agbaji (B) Jakob Poeltl…

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10 playoff takeaways: What would you give up for Giannis? Is Ant the best player in LAL/MIN 2:07:47

11d ago2:07:47

2:07:47

Will and Alex recap a thrilling second weekend of the playoffs, breaking down the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, what a potential Raptors trade package could look like, Anthony Edwards’ rise as the best player in the Lakers-Wolves series, and Julius Randle’s redemption arc. Later, they serve up a blame pie for the Grizzlies’ first-round sweep, deba…

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Happy Hour Friday: Talking Mavericks draft, free agency, and more! 1:04:42

14d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Join Kirk LIVE every Friday that he can do it where you can join and ask questions and talk basketball to kick off your weekend. A full week removed from the regular season, Kirk hosts five different Mavs fans to talk about the draft, free agency, and anything else Dallas Mavericks related that comes up. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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NBA playoff takeaways: Are we rooting for the Clippers? Will the Grizzlies blow it up? 2:02:42

14d ago2:02:42

2:02:42

Will and Alex break down the Clippers’ dominant Game 3 win over the Nuggets, the Grizzlies’ collapse after leading by 29 at home, and how Jimmy Butler’s injury could shift the Warriors-Rockets series. Then, they crack open a playoff six-pack and discuss: Nico Harrison’s end-of-season presser, The Athletic’s anonymous player poll, viral Asian NBA fa…

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Drafting the 15 Funniest and Most Memorable Raptors Moments of the 2024-25 Season 1:58:11

16d ago1:58:11

1:58:11

Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by Mr. Raptor Moments to draft their favorite moments from the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors season as they reminisce about: Ja’Kobe Walter’s game-winner in Orlando, hot mics, Matt Devlin’s most iconic on-air call, their favorite 30th anniversary moments, the team dancing their way through a rebuilding year, and much more…

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After Dark: Nico Harrison's exit interview reactions 54:54

17d ago54:54

54:54

Josh and Kirk talk about the Tim MacMahon ESPN article, Nico Harrison's exit interview, and more! More ads, new network. Listen and love us please :) Kirk will be hosting a FRIDAY AFTERNOON Group Therapy. Come ready with questions and talking points because YOU make the show. Click here to subscribe to the YT channel and click the bell to be notifi…

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10 things from wild first weekend of 2025 NBA playoffs + Should Raptors buy-low on these stars? 2:08:37

18d ago2:08:37

2:08:37

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs (1:00), diving into Pascal Siakam’s role in Indiana, Kyle Kuzma’s unforgettable box score, and early impressions of Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook. They break down Detroit’s fourth quarter no-show at Madison Square Garden, the Lakers’ growing concerns, Orlando’s offensive str…

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Group Therapy: The Dallas season ends with a bang and a whimper 1:31:15

20d ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Dallas gets ran off the floor by Memphis. Kirk hangs around and talks with Dallas fans about the game and the season and more for 90 minutes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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After Dark: Dallas gets ran off the floor by the Grizzlies to end a maddening season 44:03

21d ago44:03

44:03

Kirk and Josh talk about a painful and thorough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies by the Dallas Mavericks. This one goes here and there and is sometimes emotional. If you want to hear more Mavs talk, Group Therapy will get shared by Saturday afternoon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-…

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First Round Playoff Predictions + Most intriguing player in each series 1:30:19

21d ago1:30:19

1:30:19

Will, Alex, and Jerome make their first round picks and discuss most intriguing players and storylines heading into the postseason including: James Harden’s playoff resume, the history of “Steph Stoppers,” Giannis’s supporting cast in Milwaukee, the Pacer having the best team hashtag in the NBA, Cade Cunningham’s post-season debut, which former Rap…

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After Dark: Dallas demolishes the Kings on the road of first play in game 32:03

23d ago32:03

32:03

The 10-seed Dallas Mavericks took the 9-seed Sacramento Kings behind the woodshed on Wednesday night, winning 120-106. Kirk and Josh break down the game and look ahead a bit to the Mavericks playing the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear…

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Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic praise Raptors' progress this year, and lay out plans for future 1:25:36

23d ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Will and Alex recap Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic’s end of season pressers and discuss: whether the Brandon Ingram trade impacted the team’s rebuilding plans, Masai giving a high grade for the team’s culture, whether the Raptors should add a young big, if Chris Boucher’s tenure in Toronto is coming to an end, and Masai reflecting on his inability…

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Nico Harrison speaks and the world began to heal. Just Kidding. 50:57

24d ago50:57

50:57

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison spoke to the media today in a closed-door session. Kirk and Josh react to the quotes and stories that came out of the meeting. Nico Harrison really has no idea what he;'s doing, it's quite amazing! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli…

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Takeaways from Raptors Exit Interviews: Scottie Barnes sets playoff expectations for 2025-26 1:04:36

25d ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Will and Alex recap today’s end-of-season interviews from Raptors players and discuss: Scottie’s comments on playoff expectations for next season, Brandon Ingram’s plan to return to an All-Star level, RJ Barrett’s future with the team, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]…

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes goes for 35-11-8 in finale + H/W fan appreciation episode 2:08:46

26d ago2:08:46

2:08:46

Will Lou, Alex Wong, and Jerome Cheng discuss the Toronto Raptors' 125-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 82. They discuss Scottie Barnes' dominant 35-11-8 outing in the final game of the season, the unfortunate injury to Garrett Temple, and Jamison Battle's hot shooting. Then, they say thank you and show appreciation for show listeners. Thi…

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After Dark: Dallas loses to Grizzlies, officially locks in 10th seed 17:42

26d ago17:42

17:42

Josh Bowe goes solo to talk about the game, insofar as there's anything to talk about (Brandon William injury) and the Play-In which is on Wednesday night at 9pm cst. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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React Pod: Raptors ready to say "1-2-3 Cancun!" in Dallas, so this episode become a banter pod 1:36:48

28d ago1:36:48

1:36:48

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live during the Toronto Raptors' 124-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss the continued benching of Chris Boucher, Bobby Webster's comments on Brandon Ingram, and then devolve into banter podcast topics. Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple's stops, Scottie Barnes Gerald Henderson award: Brandon Williams rap…

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After Dark: Anthony Davis triple double powers Dallas past hapless Raptors 35:59

28d ago35:59

35:59

Kirk and Josh briefly cover Dallas walloping the Raptors as Anthony Davis posts his fourth career triple-double. Following a short break, the guys talk about the fallout from the Luka Doncic return, Kirk's DLLS pod appearance, and the Ticket discussion where Bob Sturm and Mark Followill had a passionate debate on the Dallas video for Luka and the w…

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Group Therapy: Luka Doncic came and went and we're still here 1:41:34

29d ago1:41:34

1:41:34

After the game recap, Kirk hosts a couple of dozen Mavericks fans to talk about everything under the sun. One fan was at the game. Another came on and talked about his relationship to the Mavericks and how that's so frayed. Another returned to explain why he holds it close anyway. This was an emotional show for an emotional game. If you missed the …

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NBA Letterboxd Ratings: OKC, Lakers, Cavs enjoy 5 star seasons, while Mavericks come in at 0 1:42:45

29d ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Will and Alex provide Letterboxd ratings to all 30 NBA teams and discuss: Luka’s return to Dallas, potential trade destinations for Kevin Durant, Pat Riley’s aura, Michael Malone and Calvin Booth’s firing, the upside of the Knicks roster, if the Rockets are the most underrated 2-seed ever, if the Cavs can beat the Celtics in the playoffs, and who c…

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After Dark: Luka returns with the Lakers, drops 45 on the Mavericks 49:26

30d ago49:26

49:26

Kirk and Josh spend the first half of the show talking about the drama and weirdness around Luka Doncic finally returning to Dallas to play with the Los Angeles Lakers. There's a lot of feelings in the first half of this show. Following a short break, the guys break down the game itself, what worked and what didn't and why. Kirk hosted a Group Ther…

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Bigger collapse: Celtics or Cavaliers, biggest playoff risers and droppers, 100 men vs. 1 gorilla 1:38:34

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Is OKC in trouble, Warriors shock Wolves without Steph Curry, and the Pat Spencer All-Stars 1:21:27

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Who's to blame for Clippers, Steph owns Houston AGAIN, and respect to Gregg Popovich 2:01:29

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Happy Hour Friday: Playoffs, Waiting for the Lottery, and more 51:15

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Chris Boucher on future with Raptors, growing up in Montreal, and NBA Social Justice Award nomination 8:28

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Who is most to blame for the Lakers and Bucks eliminations? It's time for more Blame Pie 1:21:24

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After Dark: NBA Playoffs so far, Mavs in Vaniety Fair, Dirk and Nash! 50:50

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Raptors report cards: What grade would you give Scottie, RJ, and IQ? 1:45:19

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10 playoff takeaways: What would you give up for Giannis? Is Ant the best player in LAL/MIN 2:07:47

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Happy Hour Friday: Talking Mavericks draft, free agency, and more! 1:04:42

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NBA playoff takeaways: Are we rooting for the Clippers? Will the Grizzlies blow it up? 2:02:42

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Drafting the 15 Funniest and Most Memorable Raptors Moments of the 2024-25 Season 1:58:11

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After Dark: Nico Harrison's exit interview reactions 54:54

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10 things from wild first weekend of 2025 NBA playoffs + Should Raptors buy-low on these stars? 2:08:37

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Group Therapy: The Dallas season ends with a bang and a whimper 1:31:15

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After Dark: Dallas gets ran off the floor by the Grizzlies to end a maddening season 44:03

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First Round Playoff Predictions + Most intriguing player in each series 1:30:19

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After Dark: Dallas demolishes the Kings on the road of first play in game 32:03

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Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic praise Raptors' progress this year, and lay out plans for future 1:25:36

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Nico Harrison speaks and the world began to heal. Just Kidding. 50:57

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Takeaways from Raptors Exit Interviews: Scottie Barnes sets playoff expectations for 2025-26 1:04:36

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes goes for 35-11-8 in finale + H/W fan appreciation episode 2:08:46

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After Dark: Dallas loses to Grizzlies, officially locks in 10th seed 17:42

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React Pod: Raptors ready to say "1-2-3 Cancun!" in Dallas, so this episode become a banter pod 1:36:48

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After Dark: Anthony Davis triple double powers Dallas past hapless Raptors 35:59

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Group Therapy: Luka Doncic came and went and we're still here 1:41:34

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NBA Letterboxd Ratings: OKC, Lakers, Cavs enjoy 5 star seasons, while Mavericks come in at 0 1:42:45

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After Dark: Luka returns with the Lakers, drops 45 on the Mavericks 49:26