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With the CEBL season set to tip off, DG welcomes the CBC broadcast crew of Peter Ruttgaizer and Joe Raso to preview the season and re-live the dramatic Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. How far will Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton take the Suns? The Eastern Finals between Milwaukee and Atlanta are previewed as well.
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In a 12-hour stretch the NBA Playoffs become more dramatic than ever. Dan Gladman is joined by his University of Virginia classmate Billy Ravenell and producer Dan Wong to discuss Kevin Durant's historic performance in Game 5 against Milwaukee and Joel Embiid's meniscus injury. Then the news breaks about Chris Paul entering Covid protocol and his likely absence from the Western Conference Finals, and Kawhi Leonard's knee injury preventing him from playing Game 5 against Utah. What to make of the rapidly changing storylines of a postseason suddenly becoming unforgettable!
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Dan and Mark look at last night's NBA games, including Damian Lillard's incredible 55-point performance, the dominance of Durant, Harden and Irving and huge injury issues in the Suns-Lakers series. Hebsy drops knowledge on basketball's history in Toronto and talks about his favourite Canadian players of all-time - George Rautins. Not surprisingly, the guys end the show with some memories about the 2019 NBA Finals, and long for the days when they can return to venues to watch live sports, and live music.
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Season 2 kicks off with Dan Gladman's interview with Nav Bhatia, original Superfan of the Toronto Raptors, and now a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. They talk about the championship season, the Damon Stoudamire years and Nav's relationship with Vince Carter and the Carter family. DG recaps last night's games in the NBA Playoffs and introduces The Game I'll Never Forget, reminiscing about the day Toronto won the Eastern Conference championship.
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After 40 episodes of Season 1, Jevohn Shepherd and Andy Rautins say their goodbyes to Dan Gladman and producer Dan Wong in the Break Up episode. The podcast originally started in Wonger's living room, moved to Eggplant Studios, and then to Zoom calls and covered the NBA Bubble, the recent regular season and the rise of Canadian basketball. Today, the guys talk about the Play-In format and preview the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Thank you to Shep and AR, you will be missed. Season 2 starts fresh next week!
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Toronto Raptors legend and current-day broadcaster Alvin Williams joins DG, Shep and AR to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team's first Playoff series win in 2001. Alvin reminisces on the trade from Portland, going to the Eaton Centre with Vince Carter and playing with teammates like Charles Oakley, Antonio Davis, Dell Curry and others. He candidly talks about being a Philly basketball player from Villanova, and how the similarities end there with his good friend Kyle Lowry. He discusses his career transition from basketball and early day encounters at the arena with AR and DG.
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DG, AR and Shep look at the topics trending in the NBA this week, starting with injury issues that have the Brooklyn Nets back to square one. Are the injuries to Kevin Durant and James Harden cause for concern, or not? Is 1st in the East the Philadelphia 76ers best path to the NBA Finals? Is Ben Simmons a top flight superstar? The guys then look at Steph Curry's recent torrid play and wonder out loud if he's at yet another career peak.
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The guys get to the heart of this week's top basketball stories, assessing how both the Denver Nuggets and the Canadian national team are affected by Jamal Murray's season-ending ACL injury. Is a compressed NBA schedule to blame? On the heels of questioning the Play-in games, Luka Doncic reminds the sport of a certain Legend of old with his miraculous game-winning three-pointer. Jevohn Shepherd and Andy Rautins - the brain trust of the CEBL's Ottawa Blackjacks - recap their first Draft and speak about their new players. Dan Gladman steps back into history with a look back at the start of the Toronto Raptors 2019 championship run. Then the three decide what direction the Raptors should go in now. @gymratzpodcast #TDITRH
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The guys are joined by Amy Audibert to break down Baylor's national championship. The conversation veers into Final Four and March Madness, with the legendary Jalen Suggs winning shot against UCLA put into historical context. A memorable women's Tournament is discussed. Was Stanford the best team? In NBA banter, Jevohn Shepherd excoriates Paul Pierce's Instagram behaviour, Andy Rautins dismisses the New York Knicks' narrow loss to the Brooklyn Nets, and Dan Gladman goes back in Toronto Raptors history. #TDITRH @gymratzpodcast
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Michigan gets beat in the Elite Eight and Shep mourns the team's exit from March Madness. Andy assesses Gonzaga's chances of finishing the Tournament and the season undefeated. With Paige Bueckers emerging as UConn's latest superstar, the guys reflect on the intellectual and fundamental nature of the women's game. The NBA chat highlights what Noman Powell meant to the Toronto Raptors, and if his presence on the Portland Trail Blazers roster can help lead them to the NBA Finals. DG remembers an epic April Fool's Day game in Toronto. It's jam-packed basketball discussion heading into Final Four Weekend. @gymratzpodcast #TDITRH
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After an unforgettable opening two rounds of March Madness, Shep and AR - friends, brothers, teammates, front office colleagues - face the possibility of their former schools being on track to meet in the NCAA Final. Can the trash talking begin now? Or will Gonzaga and Baylor ruin that party? In the NBA the trade deadline is looming. Are Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell on the move? Then the guys dig into the rare controversy in the Toronto Raptors organization. Pascal Siakam and Nick Nurse aren't getting along. Can the relationship be salvaged? DG chimes in with a special This Date in Toronto Raptors History, I Know, I Was There featuring Michael Jordan. Action-packed basketball chit chat from beginning to end. #TDITRTH @gymratzpodcast
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The boyz unleash their Final Four picks but will they pick their alma maters to go all the way? Jevohn and Andy reminisce about their times playing in the NCAA Tournament, and going up against a college basketball legend named Blake Griffin. The NBA talk contains thoughts about the state of the Celtics after their home loss to the Jazz, Dame's 50-and-10 piece and the trade rumours about Norman Powell and the Raptors. Don't miss DG's This Date in Toronto Raptors History, I Know, I Was There, especially if you are a fan of Bismack Biyombo. All ball, all joints. @gymratzpodcast #TDITRH
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Shep, AR and DG reform to discuss a compendium of the week's top basketball topics. Shep summarizes Raptors 905's season - on the court and in the broadcast booth. AR sees the Phoenix Suns rising to the top of the class. DG bemoans his Virginia Cavaliers dropping out of the ACC Tournament, and the Big Dance, due to a positive Covid test. Oh the highs and lows. UVA just used a buzzer beater to edge a spunky Syracuse team. The trio also discuss NBA player movement prior to the Trade Deadline. LaMarcus Aldridge and PJ Tucker are up for grabs, but is Kyle Lowry? And don't miss a special edition of This Date in Toronto Raptors History, I Know I was There, as DG remembers Donyell Marshall's three-point barrage 15 years ago. #TDITRH @gymratzpodcast
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DG and AR welcome Canadian scout Wes Brown and talk about seven Canadian prospects worth keeping an eye on as March Madness gets closer. Is this the year Gonzaga finally wins the Tournament? The guys then discuss Embiid's MVP performance in the win over Utah, James Harden's first visit back to Houston, and the Raptors' campaign being derailed by a coronavirus outbreak. Andy and Wes then go head-to-head in comparing the top two picks in last year's Draft - Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. It's a juicy episode of basketball knowledge with an international flavour of This Date in Toronto Raptors History, I Know, I Was There. #TDITRH @gymratzpodcast
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The Boyz are back with a fast-paced hour of up-to-the minute basketball chatter starting with all the latest All-Star drama. The second half of the NBA Schedule has been released, why isn't Shep looking forward to the Play-In tournament? The Nets are flexing their muscle in the East - is James Harden in the MVP race? Are the Raptors one player away from being back in the title mix? And why are the Celtics plummeting out of a Playoff spot? Out west, AR handicaps the Jazz's Playoff chances while Shep touts the defending champion Lakers. All they need is their guy back. And DG reminisces about a game DeMar DeRozan played many years ago, while applauding his newfound playmaking ability this year. #TDITRH @gymratzpodcast @jevohnshepherd @andyrautins @dgontheroad @danwongsez
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The guys discuss the challenges facing Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets and the Utah Jazz's endless win streak as the NBA nears the halfway mark. Vince Carter's iconic Slam Dunk Victory in 2000 is re-litigated and everyone chimes in on their childhood Syracuse heroes.
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With the NBA G League launching its bubble season in the coming days, DG, Shep and AR welcome Courtney Charles from Raptors 905 to preview his team's prospects and share thoughts about the G League, and basketball's development in Canada. From there, DG reminisces about a memorable Raptors debut. The guys discuss Fred VanVleet's domination of the Orlando Magic, Antetokounmpo's newfound playmaking, the upcoming All Star Game in Atlanta, and Lebron's confrontation with a fan. Also ... Super Bowl picks! Shep and AR have Tampa Bay. DG and producer Dan Wong have the Chiefs! @gymratzpodcast #TDITRH
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Shep, AR and DG hit the ground running after the Sixers-Lakers potential NBA Finals preview and the battle of MVP candidates. The guys discuss Shaquille O'Neal's opinion about Donovan Mitchell and Utah's win streak. And what about the Nets Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving - will it take time to round into form or are they already there? Do recent victories disprove DG's theories about what's next for the Raptors? And just when the basketball talk seems to be ending, Shep and AR reminisce about some of the great players they faced in their NCAA days.
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The fellas are joined by the voice of the WNBA's Washington Mystics, and the G League's Capital City Go-Go, Meghan McPeak, a Canadian living and working in Washington, D.C. during the surreal month of January, 2021. She shares her thoughts of being only blocks away from the insurrection at The Capitol Building on the 6th, and the inauguration of Joe Biden on the 20th. The basketball talk centres around FIBA's sanctioning of Team Canada for missing the AmeriCup and each panelist discusses a Canadian currently making waves in the NBA. @gymratzpodcast @meghanmcpeak @jevohnshepherd @ott_blackjacks @dgontheroad @danwongsez #TDITRH
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Shep, AR and DG go to school with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas who explains what goes into making a player NBA-ready, the value of allowing college athletes to earn money while attending school and why the Indiana model is the only chance for an NCAA Tournament this year. Then the guys shift into NBA mode with differing views on what the Raptors should do next, the impact around the league of the Harden trade and if the Nets can make a championship run with Kyrie Irving's distractions. The show includes This Date in Toronto Raptors History, I Know, I Was There. #TDITRH @gymratzpodcast
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