Raptor Queens Podcast

Last pod of the season. Personal reflections of the EC Semi. A lotta grief, a little optimism from an unexpected source. Then a Raptors report card as the Raptor Queens grade each rotation player over the season and for the playoffs. A little trade speculation on the side. What about draft targets? What is Masai looking for? Around the League is a delicious tapas of salty Clipper tears, a sweet PG...

Incoming! Latest Raptor Queens pod has dropped.   Anchored by @kalillionaire, the Queens breakdown the defensive coverages by the Raps and look into the Celtics hand of cards.  (Hint, we're not seeing a royal flush). Sarah and @canoegirl each identify what they see as the key to containing Boston. King of the North and Court Jester are always fun. Alison goes all in the Raptors GOAT....once a...

Welcome to the Raptors Queens Clean Sweep Pod. Join us for jubilation, exaltation and virtual high-fives. The Queens recap the series against the Nets and discuss the future of the Raptors Round 1 opponent. A whole lotta Nick Nurse love and a celebration of his COTY award. Our regular features - King of the North and Jester of the Week - we've got laughs.  And of course, a Boston preview: lik...

Holla!  Sarah, Sonali and Jade break down the Toronto Raptors this week vs. Miami, Orlando, Boston and Memphis.  What's working? What's not?  How seriously should we take the bubble?  Check it out! So much fun returning to our King of the North and Court Jester segments.  Sonali slays on her bubble tea piece and drops a prescient bomb on the Giannis drama, and Sarah's still bang-on...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 32 - FINALLY!!!!! The Toronto Raptors are playing actual games and the Raptor Queens are here for it. We break down the game vs the Los Angeles Lakers, the broad strokes and the key performances. One of the Queens admits she was wrong. Our signature segment returns--King of the North and Court Jester of the Week. The Queens each identify differing but relevant choices...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 32 - Game on! The Raptors Queens are stoked about the restart, even if it's scrimmage. Esi Magic, Sonali Sharma ,and Alison Hope break down their observations about the HOU game. Each Queen noted different nuances and highlights so if you want the whole deal, we got you. The Queens weigh in on Draymond Green's interesting social takes about Canadians and dis...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 31 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens test how bias they are during a discussion about Kendrick Perkins love for Pascal Siakam. Chris Boucher has been bulking up, but does he deserve more minutes? During tea time, it's all about OG Anunoby's birthday and all the fun content from the NBA bubble. With Zion Williamson, leaving due to a family emergenc...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 29 - Holla! Raptor Queens discuss the arrival of the reigning NBA champions in the bubble, in style, with swagger. Then the Queens break down a listener's question about who goes white hot along with KLow to ensure a championship run vs Kyle and regular season next-man-up #Raptors. Very interesting back and forth here. Bubble Tea Time with the uber cool Sonali--g...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 29 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens get down to business with playoffs just around the corner. With the Raptors being such a deep team, who will make the shorter playoff rotation and who will be glued to the bench? Sonali then takes the ladies through some hot tea, with cooking chatter, and "missing" speculation. Then the Queens get into one the...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 28 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens break down the newly released schedule for the Raptors final 8 games of the regular season.  With one of the most difficult schedules in the COVID bubble, can the Raptors hold on to the second seed in a tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff race?  The Queens make their predictions.  We cover Fred VanVleet's r...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 27 - In today's episode, following Toronto Raptor President Masai Ujiri's feature interview on The Woj Pod, The Raptor Queens scrutinize Masai's answers for revealing and strategic details. Although Masai is notoriously discreet and tight lipped, there are some pearls here. Along with a whole lotta wisdom. And a shocker about how much Masai enjoyed the...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 26 - In today's episode, we go over the advantages and disadvantages for the Raptors within the NBA bubble. Does losing home court advantage hurt them? Will their veteran presence carry them? In tea time, we look at the body transformations of several NBA players who look very different from how we last saw them at the suspension of the league. Does Marc Gasol&ap...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 25 - In today's episode, we're super excited to welcome the Raptors broadcaster Paul Jones to our podcast. Paul is an acclaimed and longstanding personality in the world of Toronto Raptors basketball. If you wondered how difficult it was for media to cover the Raptors in the early years or their unfettered joy when the Raptors reached the mountaintop? Paul d...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 24 - In today's episode, the NBA is getting ready to return. Which Return-To-Play Format is Best For The Raptors? Difficulty following all of those return-to-play theories? We got you! The Raptor Queens break down each of the possible scenarios and discuss which are most advantageous for the Raptors and which teams get the shaft. A disagreement? Could it be a gen...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 23 - In today's episode, Vince Carter is a hot topic, as the Queens talk about his revelations on the All The Smoke Podcast about the Raptors organization. One of the Queens also got an exclusive invite to a Nick Nurse Interview, and reveals the inside scoop from last year's championship run. Jade has got the latest updates on the league re-opening during te...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 22 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens celebrate Terence Davis II's birthday by dedicating an entire topic to him in a good old comparison to Norman Powell. Will they conflict in the future? Will there be room for both? To then lighten the mood, we go into our funniest Raptor moments of the season (LOL). In tea time, we talk about all the rumors about wh...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 21 - In today's first video episode, the Raptor Queens go through their top 5 worst Raptor moments of the season. It was fun to reminisce about those awful moments! They also discuss the NBA facilities re-opening for training, and whether they think that the odds of the NBA re-opening are high. They then go into some tea time where they discuss Giannis being hack...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 20 - In today's episode, joined once again by the uber cool Jade Hoops, the Raptor Queens take a deep dive into the development of Nick Nurse as an NBA coach--his strengths, his attributes and how he motivates the Raptors. Some esoteric ideas, some unique observations and the Queens nail it. Then the topic turns to suggestions for improvement for Coach Nurse. Som...

Who should the Raptors keep - Gasol or Ibaka? The Queens reveal their picks and it turns out one of them is heartless. Tension are eased with a light discussion of Kawhi's off-ball artistic abilities. Nick Nurse mixes ball with music and Serge keeps the talent going. Tic Toc helps us pass the Quaran-time.  The "Last Dance" dropped - has it changed anyone's perspective of The Gr...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 18 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens are thrilled to welcome Jade @auxiliarythings as a guest host. Jade is the Head Editor and Director of Hoops Personall @BellyUpSports. Up first, we debate if Norm Powell will be an All Star next year. Some of the Queens are cool on this Q, a couple are lukewarm. Then the discussion evolves into a bigger question about wh...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 17 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens discuss the pressure fans put on Pascal Siakam - were the expectations reasonable? Two of our queens battle this one out.  Serge continues to be the off-court NBA MVP with the launch of "How Talented Are You?" Next question: "How harsh is Serge?"  The Queens discuss the merits of the NBA HORSE tournam...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 16 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens discuss their memories of last year's Philly series and impressions of key moments. Remember where you were for The Shot? Find out the Raptor Queens reactions. One of them will not be what you expected! Oh yes, and some Ben Simmons trash talk! In celebration of Pascal Siakam's birthday, the Queens each reveal t...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 15 - In today's episode, the Raptor Queens compare this year's roster to the championship team with Kawhi. Who has made strides? Who has stagnated? How has winning the Chip changed the mental toughness of the team? Could the current team repeat against the Lakers or the Clippers? And speaking of LAL/LAC the Queens breakdown the best possible matchup for a hy...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 14 - In today's episode, we start with an update on the NBA COVID situation, and the social and personal impacts. Should the affected players maintain their privacy or is there a greater good in revealing? We talk about Chris Boucher's shopping blunder, then had fun with a Tea Time look into the players social media--and there's lots of it. Fitness tips...

Raptor Queens Podcast Episode 13 - In today's podcast episode, we talk about the dramatic week the Raptors had by facing the Utah Jazz who then confirmed the coronavirus had hit their players. We still dive into some game talk about Sacramento, and how Serge Ibaka and Kyle Lowry were super impactful this week. We then discuss some concerns about the Raptor players, as well as still give our K...