Podcast appearances and mentions of ryan greco

In this episode, we're talking with the team behind Freedom One Racing, a new name making waves at this year's Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. The Shootout's loose rules invite wild setups, and Freedom One didn't disappoint, bringing a brand-new 388 Skater powered by twin 4,000-hp 4.9-inch bore, all-aluminum Noonan Hemi Pro Mod drag racing engines.  The boat's engines are a marvel of engineering much of which is familiar to the 1/4 mile crowd, but unconventional to general marine performance guys. Topped by PSI screw blowers, the engines feature dry blocks (no water jackets) and require no cooling system. They employ MoTeC engine management systems and route the power to the surface drives through Coan Turbo 400-style three-speed transmissions.  The Freedom One boat was purpose-built for shootout style events like LOTO and came together just days before hitting the water. While some mechanical hiccups kept them from a full-speed pass, they still managed to hit 170 mph officially (202 mph unofficially). Not bad for their first outing!   We hear from team members Noah and Ryan Ola and Ryan Greco, as they discuss how this project came together, their big plans to break the LOTO top speed record, and why Freedom One is more than just a racing team—it's a philanthropic effort with a mission to give back. This episode is brought to you by: SoCal Jet Boats the #1 online performance boating community forum, manufacturers of the coolest River Attire, hosts of the the Summer Tour with 6+ events along the Colorado River, and owners of The SoCal Jet Boat SpeedShop. Visit SoCal Jet Boats at www.socaljetboats.com on Instagram at @SoCalJetBoats and Facebook @SoCal Jet Boats Contact SoCal Jet Boats (702) 970-7252 orders@socaljetboats.com Follow Freedom One Racing on Instagram @freedomon_racing and on Facebook @Freedom One Racing Learn more about the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com Visit our website at www.powerboattalk.com  View the video for this episode: www.youtube.com/@powerboat_talk  Follow us on Instagram @powerboattalk and Facebook @Powerboat Talk  Contact me: powerboattalk@gmail.com              

This week we have some more coyote hunting talk.  The guys have returning guest Ryan Greco with Midwest Wildlife back on to talk about their second annual coyote tournament.  First, we go off on a tangent and talk some deer hunting up front, but then we get back on topic and into some coyote stuff.  We discuss what is fun about hunting in coyote tournaments more than anything.  Enjoying the day spent with your friends, making jokes and having a good time is part of what makes hunting in coyote tournaments so fun.  They are also a great way to get people into hunting because they can be a fun filled day with camaraderie and lots of action on good days. We also dip into our coyote hunting setups and what we use for packs, calls, guns, etc.    Ryan also gives listeners details about their tournament like date, location, entry fees, team sizes, cool prizes, and more.  They have a great lineup of raffle prizes and one really cool auction prize this year.  They are going to auction a hunting puppy and training donated by Roughneck Retrievers.  So there are lots of awesome ways to be involved, win cool stuff, or just have fun hunting some coyotes and eating great food with fun people.   Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast

This week we have some more coyote hunting talk.  The guys have returning guest Ryan Greco with Midwest Wildlife back on to talk about their second annual coyote tournament.  First, we go off on a tangent and talk some deer hunting up front, but then we get back on topic and into some coyote stuff.  We discuss what is fun about hunting in coyote tournaments more than anything.  Enjoying the day spent with your friends, making jokes and having a good time is part of what makes hunting in coyote tournaments so fun.  They are also a great way to get people into hunting because they can be a fun filled day with camaraderie and lots of action on good days. We also dip into our coyote hunting setups and what we use for packs, calls, guns, etc.    Ryan also gives listeners details about their tournament like date, location, entry fees, team sizes, cool prizes, and more.  They have a great lineup of raffle prizes and one really cool auction prize this year.  They are going to auction a hunting puppy and training donated by Roughneck Retrievers.  So there are lots of awesome ways to be involved, win cool stuff, or just have fun hunting some coyotes and eating great food with fun people.   Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast

What are some things you like to do on your hunting property throughout the summer?  In today's episode, we have our buds Ryan Greco, Dustin Williams, and Tristin Williams with Midwest Wildlife on to talk about some of the things they do to prep their properties during the summer.  We get into things like mineral sites, hunting public land and how it can make you a better land manager, wildlife ponds, and access and exit routes. As with any group of fiends, we also take a few left turns and go down some gravel roads on the way to our destination.  Bottom line, the summer can be a time to tackle some important projects or a time to keep your property ready to go.  Either way, having a plan in place and acting on it is a great idea for your property.     Show LinksMidwest Wildlife - themidwestwildlife.com   Habitat Works - habitatworksllc@gmail.com Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast

What are some things you like to do on your hunting property throughout the summer?  In today's episode, we have our buds Ryan Greco, Dustin Williams, and Tristin Williams with Midwest Wildlife on to talk about some of the things they do to prep their properties during the summer.  We get into things like mineral sites, hunting public land and how it can make you a better land manager, wildlife ponds, and access and exit routes. As with any group of fiends, we also take a few left turns and go down some gravel roads on the way to our destination.  Bottom line, the summer can be a time to tackle some important projects or a time to keep your property ready to go.  Either way, having a plan in place and acting on it is a great idea for your property.     Show LinksMidwest Wildlife - themidwestwildlife.com   Habitat Works - habitatworksllc@gmail.com Missouri Woods & Water is Powered by Simplecast

Back in the spring I welcomed FIBA play by play voice and long-time Canadian basketball writer Ryan Greco to Avry's Sports Show! Ryan and myself got into the World Cup in China, the future of Canadian basketball and a new league known as the Canadian Elite Basketball League........sounds promising hey??? Wink, Wink. Follow Ryan on Twitter, @RyanOkvillePrep

Ryan Greco grew up in Cranford and has spent his career with the Cranford Police Department. In October, he was sworn in as the town's police chief. Cranford Radio paid the chief a visit to learn a bit more about his life and his plans for the CPD.

In this special Crown League episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco recap Week 4 of the Nike Crown League where the semi-finals between M.A.D.E. and ACE, and 1 Love T.O. and 6 Man went down. We also sit down and talk with Richard Amardi of 6 Man.Some of the things we discuss on this episode include: thoughts on each game, the atmosphere at Crown League, the play of Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, the play of former Raptors 905ers Brady Heslip and Axel Toupane, surprise players at the Crown League, recruiting in Canada and more.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Also, if you like the music in our podcast be sure to check out Gee's SoundCloud page @GeeSoropia. Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this Toronto Raptors/Raptors 905 episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco talks with Raptors 905 play-by-play announcer Meghan McPeak.Some of the things they discuss includes: the Raptors Game 1 loss to the Cavs, adjustments for Game 2, the Raptors 905 championship, their season as a whole, the continued development of Bruno Caboclo, Pascal Siakam's impact, Jerry Stackhouse and more.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Also, if you like the music in our podcast be sure to check out Gee's SoundCloud page @GeeSoropia. Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

Ryan Greco sits down with Athlete Institute's Oshae Brissett to discuss his development as a player, his recruitment process, his excitement to join the Syracuse Men's basketball program, his personal life and more.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this exclusive one-on-one interview, Ryan Greco speaks with Kadeisha Buchanan about her upbringing in Brampton and Toronto, the challenges of being the youngest of seven sisters in a single parent household (1:25), and how soccer was almost not a reality for her (3:30).Next, we discussed the pressure that comes with all of the early success she has been gaining on the international stage, and how she has been managing it since coming into the national spotlight for Canada soccer a few years ago (8:00).Buchanan was also willing to open up about the now infamous slide tackle against Germany that lead to a penalty early in their semi-final matchup, and eventually ended up costing Canada a trip to the gold medal game (12:00).Finally, we discuss her experiences in Rio off of the field, including meeting Usain Bolt (17:05), before wrapping up the conversation with her thoughts on what Canada will need to do to get to the next level of women's international football (20:18).

On this episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco recaps week four of the Nike Crown League and is joined by Natalie Achonwa of the Canadian Women’s Olympic team and of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, and Antwi Atuahene of 1LoveTO.Atuahene is first up (4:16) with an in-depth discussion of what it is like to play alongside NBA players, the challenges of meshing team chemistry as a point guard in a league such as the Crown League, and what he has taken away from his basketball experiences all over the world.Achonwa then joins the show just days before departing for Rio and the summer Olympics (18:15). She discusses what it is like to be a part of this new generation of basketball players coming up in Canada, the challenges she faced after tearing her ACL just before her rookie season in the WNBA, and why Canadian sports fans should get behind this team, which has already won gold at the Pan-Am games just last year.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

With the Nike Crown League’s third week set to begin tonight, Ryan Greco kicks off the event with a few interviews from the previous week, including an exclusive with former Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson just hours before he signed a one-year deal with the Miami Heat.The episode kicks off with Ryan speaking a little on Canada’s professional domestic league the NBL (1:11) before speaking with Windsor Express forward and Team Ace member Shaq Keith (7:32).Next, Ryan catches up with Orangeville A’s forward, and Team Ace forward, Tyrone Watson (15:11), and discusses the challenges of playing overseas, the thrills that come with playing alongside former opponents, and the overall enjoyment that comes with playing in such an event as the Nike Crown League.Finally, Ryan sits down with former Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (23:00) just hours before he officially signed with the Miami Heat.Johnson discussed why he enjoys playing in events like this, some of the wisdom he imparted on his younger teammates from 1LoveTO, and what it was like to be a free agent for only the second time in his career.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz, Demar Grant and Ryan Greco discuss Canada basketball's disappointment in the Olympic Qualifiers, as well as the Nike Crown League.The trio shares their thoughts on what's next for Canada basketball, how the Nike Crown League has gone thus far, why fans should attend the event, and what we could expect in the coming weeks at Crown League.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

This week Ryan Greco continues our series on Galatians with a lesson on the fruit of the spirit, and how we are called to love another despite where we might disagree. How do we love another in the face of disagreement? How do we love people as they are even when that seems scary?

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz, Ryan Greco, Jake Middleton and David Morassutti preview the 2016 NHL Draft and what the Toronto Maple Leafs might do.They open up the show by sharing their thoughts on the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, more specifically former Maple Leafs' forward Phil Kessel.From there they dive into NHL Draft talk and provide a "what to know for dummies" guide for Ryan, who seldom watches hockey. They fill Ryan in on Auston Matthews, what the hype is about him, why he is so special, and who he might play with when he officially joins the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday.They also discuss other holes on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, the recent Las Vegas expansion team, and other potential storylines they’re looking forward too.*This podcast was recorded prior to the Frederik Andersen trade, and it also contains NFSW language.** * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz, Ryan Greco and Demar Grant preview the 2016 NBA Draft and what the Toronto Raptors might do.The trio opens the show by discussing LeBron James' announcement that he plans to stay with Cleveland next year, as well as the New York Knicks acquisition of point guard Derrick Rose.From there they dive into NBA Draft talk and debate who the Toronto Raptors will take at No. 9, if they will even keep the pick, who they could draft at No. 27, and who the better prospect is between Skal Labissiere and Domantas Sabonis.They also cover draft rumours surrounding the Celtics and Jimmy Butler, what kind of outside the box trades could happen, and other potential storylines they're looking forward too. * * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco discuss the NBA Finals, share their opinion on Steph Curry, whether the Warriors lost the series, or if the Cavs won the series, and just how great LeBron James is.They then shift gears to the NBA Draft and discuss a few players from the Greater Toronto Area, including Jamal Murray, Thon Maker and Stefan Jankovic.The two specifically dive into a discussion about Maker and if he's ready for the NBA Draft, whether he should have went the college route, what his ceiling could be, and if he's a fit for the Toronto Raptors.They close out the show by discussing Jamal Murray and what he can bring to an NBA team, and why he will have a long career in the NBA.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco navigates listeners through the media scrums that took place during the Canada Men's Basketball practice on Wednesday, June 15.Head coach Jay Triano touches on the return of Anthony Bennett, scouting teams overseas, how RJ Barrett is doing, and much more.Team Canada forward Joel Anthony also discusses what it's like to be a veteran on such a young team, what kind of insight he can bring, the NBA Finals, and more.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review -- if you think we've earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipOfTheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco and Chris Okrainetz discuss the NBA Finals, the Toronto Raptors and Canada Basketball as they prepare for Olympic Qualifications.Ryan shares clips from Team Canada's practice this week, where head coach Jay Triano answered a few questions along with other players, and Chris and Ryan share their opinion on the young Team Canada roster.Special guest Cory Joseph of the Toronto Raptors then joins us to discuss what it means to be playing back at home, Canada basketball, and his love for Caribbean food.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review -- if you think we've earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipOfTheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco looks back at the Toronto Raptors playoff run and reflects on the highs, the lows, and everything else in between.He discusses the Raptors list of accomplishments this season, how people counted them out, how the Raptors fought back against the Cavaliers, and how the Raptors' fans finally got the recognition they deserve.Ryan shares his thought process on how LeBron James' postgame comments following Game 6 were more calculated than people think. It's a controversial, but interesting take on what some describe as one of the better moments of the NBA Playoffs.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz, Ryan Greco and Demar Grant breakdown the Toronto Raptors 105-99 Game 4 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan showed up in a major way during Game 4, combining for 67 points. The Raptors' superstar backcourt has the series all tied up at two games apiece as the action shifts back to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday night.We share our thoughts on the Raptors doing the unexpected and tying this series, how clutch Lowry and DeRozan were tonight, and the play of Bismack Biyombo.We also discuss the Cavs shooting woes, what the Raptors did well against the Cavs offence, the LeBron and the reserves lineup, if LeBron is a difficult player to play with, and if the Raptors can actually win this series.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco breakdown the Toronto Raptors 108-89 Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Propelled by a 16-2 run to close out the second quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to another victory on Thursday night and now head to Toronto up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals.We share our thoughts on how this postseason has been a great evaluation tool for general manager Masai Ujiri, the Cavaliers continued domination in the paint, and, of course, LeBron James.We also discuss the Raptors struggles on the perimeter, how they're a difficult team to figure out, why this offseason is important for them, and if they have a shot a winning Game 3 or 4 in Toronto.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco shares his experience at Jurassic Park and chats with a Raptors' fan known as "Raptin' North".* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco look back and share their thoughts on the Toronto Raptors 102-96 overtime loss to the Miami Heat in Game 1 on Tuesday.From there they preview Game 2 and discuss what they would like to see from the Raptors going forward.

With the second annual BioSteel All-Canadian Game in the books, Ryan Greco reviews the game (2:00), discusses what's next for it, and questions whether a game like this could exist at the CIS level?From there he transitions into the Toronto Raptors and discusses their upcoming postseason (10:47). He discusses why getting out round-one is a crucial step the franchise must take, and what's possibly at stake for the Raptors' future during this upcoming NBA Playoff.Of course, he doesn't forget to mention Kobe Bryant's last game (16:35). The "Black Mamba" exited the Association in true Kobe-like fashion. Ryan's shares his thoughts on Kobe and his legacy.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

With the second annual BioSteel All-Canadian Game set to take place on Monday April 11, Ryan Greco previews the game by interviewing Tony McIntyre of CIA Bounce, Jaelin Llewellyn of Orangeville Prep, and Leo Rautins of TSN.McIntyre shares insight towards how the selection process works, what goes into planning the game, players to keep an eye on, and much more. He also shares a story about him and Carmelo Anthony from the Jordan Brand Classic that took place in Toronto during NBA All-Star Weekend (3:10).Orangeville Prep guard Jaelin Llewelyn then joins the show to discuss the BioSteel All-Canadian Game, what fans can expect from him, and what he might have in store for the dunk contest (26:11).Ryan closes the show out by having a discussion with TSN's Leo Rautins (38:30). The two discuss the growth of Canadian basketball, Thon Maker's decision to turn pro, who to keep an eye on during the BioSteel All-Canadian Game, and much more.* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

In the first Toronto Blue Jays ToT-cast of the year, Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco briefly discuss their expectations for the team this season (1:42), and then share their thoughts on everything to do with the team's opening series against the Tampa Bay Rays.The two discuss a number of topics, including: how the bullpen struggled on back-to-back days (4:53), the performances of Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez (7:32), Jose Bautista's slide (11:33), the Blue Jays 46 strike outs this series (15:28), Josh Donaldson's injury (19:50), and our thoughts on what we did and didn't like from this series (22:07).* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

After a brief hiatus, Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco are back to discuss everything Toronto Raptors. We open up the show with the issue on every Raptors' fans mind: Kyle Lowry's elbow (0:50). Considering how important Lowry is to this team, we mull the idea of resting him more (2:50).From there we discuss the other injured Raptor, DeMarre Carroll. We debate whether he will come back this season (5:32) and share our thoughts on Norman Powell's play (6:18). We also wonder how much of an impact Carroll can have with the Raptors if he's not 100 percent (9:39), and how would the Raptors use Carroll if he were to come back (14:29)?With the regular season almost over, we debate whether Dwane Casey is coaching for his job this upcoming playoff (15:50). Ryan then shares his experience after attending a Raptors905 game, which had both DeMar DeRozan and James Johnson in attendance (21:24).We then close out the show by discussing the NCAA tournament and how Canadian players like Dillon Brooks and Jamal Murray have played (26:46).You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tipof the Tower.

Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco open the show by discussing the Toronto Raptors huge victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers last week (1:39). We then debate about Charles Barkley's recent comments on how the majority of the NBA is "unwatchable" (4:02), plus we revisit the idea of the Raptors finishing first overall in the Eastern Conference (8:11).We then get into a spirited discussion about recently waived Raptor, and former No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Bennett (10:42). We discuss whether he was put into a bad situation in Toronto (12:06), and if he can follow a similar path to that of DeMarre Carroll (17:37).Ryan welcomes Meghan McPeak back to the show and the two chat about a number of Raptors 905 related topics (19:27), including: her experience during All-Star Weekend (20:26), Sim Bhullar's recent stretch of play (22:23), the development of Scott Suggs (24:29), the release of Anthony Bennett (27:17), the play of Bruno Caboclo (28:39), and things fans should look for during Thursday's game against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (30:34).We then close the show out by sharing our takeaways from Ryan's interview with Meghan, including the play of Sim Bhullar (32:28) and whether he could ever make the transition to the NBA (35:32).* * *You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.

Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco sink their teeth into the recent Toronto Blue Jays news, specifically the Jose Bautista contract situation and his comments (1:51). We discuss what Bautista is worth (13:04), what he means to the Blue Jays (15:15), and why these negotiations matter for the future of the team (17:00).From there we share our thoughts on the Jay Bruce trade rumours (19:15) and what bulking up could mean for Drew Hutchison (29:06).We then discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs recent trades (33:21) and share our thoughts on "what could be", or "who could be", coming to the Leafs (36:21). We then close the show out by discussing the developments at BMO Field, which has Ryan all fired up (44:21).You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tipof the Tower.

Chris Okrainetz and Ryan Greco sort through all the Toronto Raptors rumours as we approach the NBA Trade Deadline. We open up the show by briefly sharing our thoughts on the NBA All-Star Game (0:15), and then jump right into trade discussions by wondering if the Raptors should go all in (2:30).We then break down the Raptors' roster from both a financial and a trade value standpoint (3:44). From there we share some love for Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri, where we gently remind fans that he operates a very tight ship and how the rumours we usually hear about him and the Raptors are often false (7:20).[recentposts align="right" thiscategory="no"]We then look at who the Raptors could take back in a trade (9:18), discuss the idea of acquiring a package from the Atlanta Hawks that includes Al Horford (10:05), share our thoughts on the Markieff Morris and Thaddeus Young rumours (16:38), why the Raptors should tailor any trade they make to compete with the Cavs (24:14), and Chris discusses why he believes Terrence Jones is the best option for Toronto (26:30).We close the show out by discussing teams that can affect the Raptors at the deadline (29:07), why Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan have a chance to create an impact on Toronto basketball that could exceed Vince Carter (35:04), and of course, what would it take to acquire VC at the deadline (35:56).You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, Soundcloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review -- if you think we've earned it!Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tipof the Tower.

Raptors905 play-by-play announcer Meghan McPeak joins the show. Ryan Greco goes in-depth with Meghan on a number of topics, including: advice for people trying to enter the sports media world, the Raptors905 recent play, and how the development of prospects Norman Powell, Delon Wright, and Bruno Caboclo is going.Meghan McPeak is the first female play-by-play analyst in men’s professional basketball in Canada. Along with calling games, she has been on NBA TV Canada #TheHangoutNBA and has also done sideline reporting at both the university and professional level.

On the inaugural Tip of the Tower podcast, Ryan Greco and Chris Okrainetz discuss the Blue Jays forcing a Game 6 in the ALCS. They also catch up with rising basketball stars Matur and Thon Maker for a rare and in-depth interview with both Sudanese/Aussie giants.Finally, with Tim Leiweke officially out as president and CEO of MLSE, they discuss the short but memorable legacy he's left in Toronto, and who could possibly be replacing him.Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.