Raps unPublished | The Toronto Raptors Podcast

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Welcome into episode 2 of season TWO(FIVE), the official Toronto Raptors podcast. Your 2019 Champions 25 years in the making. For this week we got a chance to catch up with someone who defines the term 'fan favourite', Jerome Williams aka JunkYardDog. With career averages of 7.9 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.3 spg in 180 games with the Raptors, JYD was a key contributor for the iconic 2001 Toronto Raptors playoff run. Not only did he lay it all out on the floor, he brought the energy every night like no other. JYD had so much love for Toronto from the jump, the man packed up and drove through a snow storm immediately after he heard he was traded, just to make his first practice with the Raptors.

Please make sure to follow us on all social channels: @Raptors.And of course if you want to keep up with our hosts and producers: Akil Augustine (IG: @akilaugustine), Matt Tierney (IG: @tierchild), and Duane Watson (IG: @duanewatson).

Special Thanks:Luke Galati (Researcher)Jenna Madalena (Researcher / Intern)Spencer Pascoe (Editor)Evan Murphy (Editor)Josiah Rothenberg (Senior Producer)Michael Gelfand (Executive Producer)And of course, all the guests on the podcast!

This week on Raps unPublished the official podcast of your Toronto Raptors, we've got another alumni on the show. You know him and love as the Red Rocket, Matt Bonner. He is always on his life quest for the Hoagie Grail. Bonner takes us way back to his time as a Florida Gator, getting drafted, playing in Italy before joining the Raptors, and how his dad made it for his NBA debut. Akil and Matt talk about some of their weirdest and craziest stories travelling by Toronto's transit also Akil teaches Matt how to breath, in.. and out...

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, two members of the Harlem Globetrotters in Champ Thompson and Zeus McClurkin sit down with our host Matt Tierney. They will be playing in 320 games in over 260 cities this year, no wonder they're called the world famous Globetrotters. Champ and Zeus are always in a fun mood, they speak on the impact they've had all over the world, introducing the 4pt line to NBA players, how players get their nicknames, and coming back full circle to the team. The basic rule to having a nickname is that you must be anointed one. Akil and Matt share their nicknames growing up that stuck, they discuss the 4pt line in the NBA, and March Madness picks! Gameday pres by Sport Chek - Chef Gallagher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCVanpwG_n4)

This week on a special episode of Raps unPublshed the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we hangout with a guy who can really talk hoops, Dallas Green of City and Colour. Alexisonfire has show dates coming up in June but he may have to cancel them if the Raptors are in the hunt for the NBA Finals. Dallas has been a true Raptors fan since day 1, he gives us his all-time favourite players, his most memorable moments watching in the arena, his thoughts on Kawhi's playoff outlook, and what he would do if the Raptors won it all. Akil aka 'King France' and Matt aka 'Walk-on Anguish' go back and forth on their top artists of each genre, how they came up with their ridiculous artist/group names, and both guys apparently have a history in rapping.. do not try and look that up! Also, a special shout to Cristina, Dallas' publicist, who's one of the biggest Raptors fans we know! You can check out her very cool podcast called 'The Reality Check' (http://www.trcpodcast.com/). They explore a wide range of controversies and curiosities by probing popular myths and exposing the surprising truth behind them.

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we keep International Women's Day going! A good friend of ours Tamara Tatham joins the show. Tamara is the first-ever Canadian woman on a G-League coaching staff. She spoke on her current role with the Raptors905, learning from head coach Jama Mahlalela, her days playing overseas, and representing the Women's Senior National Team with two Gold Medals. Akil is back and Matt's happy to have him.. sort of. Akil missed out on International Women's Day so he had to shout out his older sister for being the most important person in his life. Also, the guys discussed their all-time top 5 cereals.

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we are delighted to have a very special guest with us, Hamilton native Kia Nurse. It's no secret the athletic gene runs in the Nurse Family! We highlight Kia's best moments so far in her career, from her NCAA days all the way to her playing professionally in Australia. Kia explains the motto she lives by, and also tells us about her basketball initiatives for young female athletes. No Akil, no problem as Randy Urban joins Matt in studio and they shout out the strong women that have impacted their lives. Randy learns he can relate to Kia on sibling rivalries, and Matt has unknowingly been living by the same motto as Kia; Respect All, Fear None.

We are finally back! What a busy month it was for your Toronto Raptors. This week on the Raps unPublished podcast we got the OG's of podcasting themselves, Tas Melas and J.E. Skeets of The Starters. These guys are never shy of being Raptors homers. Matt caught Tas and Skeets in Charlotte during All-Star weekend, they look back on their favourite All-Star moments as media members and also how they turned The Basketball Jones podcast to an NBA TV broadcast. Akil and Matt look back at their 2016 All-Star weekend experience in Toronto, share their thoughts on how the new Raptors are fitting in, and they react to The Oscars.

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast the crew is joined by the #1 Raptors fan in the world, you know him and love him as the 'Superfan' Nav Bhatia. Nav talks about the benefits and drawbacks of committing to his hardcore fandom, he takes it way back on his most memorable moments courtside, and gives insight on this year's late season run. Matt almost misses the podcast thanks to his pal Augustus but made it just in time to make Akil jealous. Also, Akil and Matt name their closest Raptor relationships over the years.

From one borough to another, we catch up with Danny Green on the Raps unPublished podcast. Danny has been spending time in Ontario longer than you know, he takes us through his early days of NY to now. He tells us what it was like playing street ball in NY, getting ready for his post-basketball career, and his snakes. Akil and Matt know a thing or two about trash talking, at least towards each other. They guys share their secret spots in southern Ontario and having pets. What were the names street ballers were calling Matt in New York? Akil the Monk? Find out all in this week's episode of the official Toronto Raptors Podcast. RIP Jon Snow.

This week on episode 11 of the official podcast of the Toronto Raptors, we are joined by one of the best and original homegrown coaches from Canada, Roy Rana. Coach Rana is thinking about defensive strategies right now! He's the head coach for both the men's Canadian National team and Ryerson University. He shares with us some of his defining moment and what makes him a winning coach. Matt Tierney is on the road again so Randy Urban is in studio with Akil Augustine. The guys get deep into the life impact they've experienced through coaching or being coached and that everything they have in life is from Basketball.

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, Akil Augustine and Matt Tierney are joined by Toronto Raptors assistant coach AND artist, Patrick Mutombo. Patrick is NOT related to Dikembe, but he is also a former player turned teacher and mentor. He credits a lot of his leadership qualities to Masai Ujiri while coaching together during their time with the Giants of Africa camps. Akil and Matt backup the importance of mentorship, especially through some of their toughest times. And they look back on when they first met Masai working for the Toronto Raptors organization.

We're back! This week on the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we are joined by the top-ranked Canadian tennis player in the world and 8-time ATP World Tour winner in Milos Raonic. We wish him all the best at the upcoming Australian Open. Milos breaks down the leadership of Kawhi Leonard that most people may not see and notice, he reflects on Vince Carter's decision to attend graduation in 2001, and he gives us his first memories of when he fell in love with the Toronto Raptors. Randy Urban fills in for Matt Tierney on the podcast. Akil and Randy reminisce on chasing their career dreams as basketball TV personalities, and they give insight on grinding during the holidays over the years.

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast we're joined by a man who paved the way as one of the most influential basketball and cultural TV personalities in Canada, Cabral Richards aka Cabbie. Cabbie opens up on what he's learned throughout all of his career. We also asked him about some of his notable moments with the Raptors and he added in his two most embarrassing moments ever covering the NBA. Akil and Matt give a scope in their lives behind the scenes in the media covering your beloved Raptors. And with that comes some memorable moments but even better forgettable ones they've had on the job.

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, world-class sprinter Andre De Grasse joins Akil on the show while he's training in sunny Florida. Andre spoke about basketball being his first inspiration, the blessing in disguise that was his journey to the Olympics, and why it hits home for him to give back and support young athletes. Plus, Akil and Matt get weird with their all-time Raptors Track and Field teams. They keep the 'PaTrolling' rolling as they fire back at IG trolls. And, we scroll through the unPublished comments section for some of the latest posts from your Toronto Raptors.

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast, the undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion Max 'Blessed' Holloway joins Akil and Matt at Scotiabank Arena. Max shares his love with Toronto, the Raptors, and Drake. He gives his thoughts on this season's expectations for the Raptors and what to expect from him at UFC 231. Akil and Matt pick their all-time Raptors tough guys and favourite UFC fighters ever. The guys look back on a special week that was with three awards given to the Toronto Raptors organization. Including the NBA Coach of the Month and two Player of the Weeks.

On episode 5 of the Raps unPublished podcast, we are joined by one of the OG GMs in Toronto Raptors history, Glen Grunwald. Akil and Matt take it way back with Glen's college days at Indiana with teammate Isiah Thomas and behind the Vince Carter draft-day trade. They also look forward to the next chapter of Canada Basketball. It's the quarter mark and we talk this season's signature wins for your Toronto Raptors. Akil and Matt give their inspirations to basketball and we introduce ‘PaTrolling.' All that and more on Raps unPublished.

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast Akil sits down with two Toronto natives in Duane Notice and Myck Kabongo of the Raptors905. Duane and Myck talk horror stories playing overseas, their most notable moments from college; including Kabongo spitting bars with Kevin Durant, and the rise of Toronto's basketball culture. Akil and Matt highlight Fred's best night so far this season and key injuries to the roster. Also, like always Akil tries to one-up Matt at everything as he counters his all-time NBA rappers and favourite NBA rap references.

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, Matt is back from the road with a 1-on-1 with Serge Ibaka. They dive deep into Ibaka's background to the NBA, the adjustments of raising his daughter in North America, and the story behind his show 'How hungry are you?'. Akil and Matt breakdown Pascal Siakam's best week as a professional NBA player and look ahead to the Raptors upcoming 4-game east coast road trip. Also, Akil goes off on Matt's Mount Rushmore of dream dinner guests and they talk favourite draft day fits. 'How hungry are you?': https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW1SCPsVGO-nk2rtOhK-sOX8mK8r3Vgv6

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, we are joined by Alex Wong with our co-hosts Akil Augustine and Randy Urban. They reflect on Alex's piece 'The Making of the GOAT Jersey: An Oral History of the Raptors Throwback'. Alex aka stevenlebron has written for GQ, The Undefeated, The New Yorker, Bleacher Report, SLAM Magazine, theScore, the list goes on. Matt Tiereny is on the road, so Akil was happy to have Randy on to discuss possibly seeing the best season by Kyle Lowry in his 13th season and the Raptors elite defence. The Making of the GOAT Jersey: An Oral History of the Raptors Throwback: https://www.slamonline.com/nba/raptors-jersey-history/

The inaugural episode of the 'Raps unPublished' podcast. On this week's show we have Alvin Williams, A. Boogie! #20 on his back but #1 in our hearts. He reveals some truths on Kobe rapping in the streets of NY, his relationship with Kyle Lowry, old vs new NBA, as well we reflect back on Alvin's time with the Raptors. We also give you our takes on the hot start from your Toronto Raptors.

Seems like a long time since episode 3 but the boys are back on the road in Indiana & joined by another member of the infamous Bench Mob, Delon Wright. Topics include: Baseball, sibling rivalry, Best/Worst dressed on the team & what Delon thought of Jakob Poeltl the first time they met. Subscribe & listen also on iTunes & Stitcher.

Matty D makes a last second arrival to NYC just in time to record the third episode this season with guest host Pascal Siakam. Topics include: Priesthood, Yak & Skills secret draft workout, who's the best baller out of the 4 Siakam brothers & a challenge to DeMar DeRozan. The guys also decide to rile up Matty T with some nonsensical English Premier League banter at the end. Enjoy. #WeTheNorth

Our co-host revolving chair continues as we are joined this week on the road in Indiana by Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet. Fred's underdog journey is discussed all the way from Rockford, Illinois to now playing in his second season in the NBA with the Raptors. Other topics include, Male perms, Mr. Big Time Norm Powell & Thanksgiving on the road. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

We're back!....well 2 of us are & we need your help. Tell us who you want to hear on the Podcast & any new name suggestions are welcomed. In the meantime we recruited the legend Jack Armstrong to join Matt & Matt in Utah as the boys talk baseball, the Buffalo Bills & life on the road as the Toronto Raptors wrap up a gruelling road trip to start the season.

Raptors.com's feature writer Holly MacKenzie joins the draft panel to discuss the Raps options w/ the 23rd overall pick. Matty T also sits down with prospects Nigel Hayes, Dylan Ennis & TJ Leaf discussing everything from hoops to donuts to Rom Com movies. #WeTheNorth

We live to record another day! After a hard fought first round series w/ the Bucks, Pat & the Matts get together to recap the series win & preview another matchup w/ the Cavs. Other topics of discussion include; Planned outfits, Shoe game, Flatulence, NFL Draft, 905 & Netflix.

Road Podcast! Pat & the Matts check in from Cleveland on the eve of the Raps final regular season game, assess the season that was & look ahead to the Playoffs & a matchup with the Bucks. Matty T loses the NCAA bet & is forced to pay his debt, Pat talks about his first TTC streetcar ride, scary plane rides are discussed & of course the infamous Post it Notes prank is covered in detail.

Birthday Podcast! Patrick Patterson turns 28 yrs old & the topics of discussion include Oscars results (Pat didn't win), Pazookies, #PatPresents, PJ the Teddy Bear & Serge the fast talker. Matt & Pat also make their NCAA March Madness picks w/ a serious bet on the line.

A lot has happened in 52 days. The Matt's & Pat are reunited for the first podcast of 2017. Topics include Kentucky Basketball (of course), the Grammys, the Superbowl, All-Star Weekend plus all three gentlemen make their Oscar predictions.

1Matt, 2Pats & 1Norm as Matty D is on family duty so Norm Powell subs in for his first ever podcast. Topics of discussion include that Jodie Meeks/Kyle Lowry altercation, Holiday plans, The snowstorm of all snowstorms & one of the best quickfire round of questions yet.

The hiatus is over! The boys are back from out West to talk about the start to the season, the infamous Sacramento game as well as catch up on American Thanksgiving, Pats Pranks & another night out at the movies for fans with PatPresents.

The boys are reunited again & Pat wastes no time by bashing our intro beat. The Raptors PF also has some grooming advice for JV, calls out some teammates for being scaredy cats & of course we get to some hoops talk at some point. #WeTheNorth

Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun joins Matt in Las Vegas to talk everything Summer League. Delon Wright and E.J. Singler also take the time to talk about their experience on the court as well as dish some dirt on their teammates.

2 Matts, 2 Pats brings you a special 2016 Draft Podcast as Akil Augustine subs in for Matty D & Pat while Matt Tierney goes one on one with Draft Prospects, Perry Ellis, Malcolm Brogdon & Daniel Ochefu. Matt & Akil debate what the Raptors needs are and make their selections on who they think the team will take with the #9 pick. Finally, Matt sits down with Cory Joseph to discuss Canada Basketball and also what his Draft experience was like back in 2011.

As the Toronto Raptors season comes to an end, so does the inaugural season of 2Matts, 2Pats. The Matts check in from BioSteel Centre and reminisce on an eventful and exciting year for the franchise where they recap a memorable playoff run and look ahead to the draft, summer league and a busy offseason ahead. Also, Matty D continues his protests for a new microphone as usual.

The Matts return, with Pat in spirit, to preview the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Cavaliers. Matty D's age is revealed and the pair make their predictions for who will advance to the NBA Finals. Pat don't listen, Matty D doesn't miss you apparently. #WeTheNorth

It's another Playoffs Podcast after TO advanced to Round 2. While Pat was busy winning basketball games, the Matts hopped on the mic to recap the Indiana series and give their thoughts on the Miami Heat. And of course there is more talk about the mic. #WeTheNorth

It's a Playoffs edition of 2Matts, 2Pats as the Matts do a quick recap of the regular season and recap the opening two games of their first round series w/ Indiana. Even though Pat can't make it, the guys still had a special guest join them...The keeper of the infamous Mic. #WeTheNorth

The men are back to touch on the Playoffs, Blue Jays baseball, the NCAA Championship game plus you won't wanna miss this episode's quickfire question topic with Pat...Ok it's all about his teammates!

It's an NCAA Tournament edition of 2Matts, 2Pats where Matty D reminds Pat of Kentucky's result while he chirps Matty T for not attending North Carolina. The guys also talk about their scary experience on the team flight that Pat, of course, SnapChat'd.

The guys address the state of the team with 20 games remaining and we find out that Pat likes Captain Crunch and Matt prefers plain ol' Cheerios.

After a short break, the men return to recap All-Star Weekend and review how they did on their predictions. We'll give you a hint...Pat lost. #WeTheNorth