Raptor Queens are thrilled to be joined by Freddie Rivas, host of Confederacy of Dunks Podcast! A comedian, a gardener and an all around fun guy.  We start off by looking at the LAL, LAC, WAS and MEM games--what we saw, what we liked, didn&apos;t like. Some analysis of the young prospects. Had a little fun with a hypothetical game that all fans can play. We&apos;d love to hear your questions. Of course, King of the North and Court Jester...some shade thrown Adam Silver&apos;s way. Then we turn our attention to the play-in teams. Who is likely to be the toughest out, in each conference? A little Masai conjecture then we finish with predictions. What a year it&apos;s been...Tampa, injuries, COVID. As bad as it&apos;s been, many people and countries have actually suffered. It&apos;s all about context. It&apos;s a game--the game we love so join us!

Raptor Queens Podcast

Not all endings are sad.

We back! We hope you missed us and we sure did miss you. Today we discuss changes to the team over the past 8 weeks.  The #Raptors have been remade and  @kalillionaire and @canoegirrl break down their observations. Is this still Kyle&apos;s team? Who is the heir apparent?  What are Malachi&apos;s strengths? Fred? Where is the future? And the Queens analyze the C spot. What are they seeing? Looking to the future, who is unlikely to return next year and an interesting question that provokes a difference of opinion. And reflections on the momentous Derek Chauvin murder verdict. Change is gonna come. And finally predictions for upcoming games. And an unlikely somebody is AUDACIOUS in her predictions. Join us! Celebrating our Toronto Raptors every day of the year! #wethenorth

Birds' Eye View: The Raptors are happy and winning.

Hola! New episode up! The  Raptor Queens pull out their magnifying glasses and examine the details of three impressive wins over the Bucks, the Bucks and the 76ers. We breakdown what we saw and review all three games in all of their glorious detail. Also shine a light on the Bucks? Is it dysfunction we see? King of the North and Court Jester of the Week here for you. @bosslady26 dishes on our Tea Time Segment. Chris Boucher, 6MOTY or MIP or both? And what do we think about the All Star Game?  Finally, predictions? One game down since we recorded, another tonight and one Raptor Queen is on track with her predictions? Wonder who? Join us! Canada's first all women podcast covering the #Raptors #wethenorth

Raptors Winning Ways: Impressive Wins & a New Identity

New episode incoming! @kalillionaire and @canoegirrl examine the ORL, BKN, ATL and MEM games, broad strokes and details that caught our eyes. One of the Raptor Queens has been critical of Fred. What&apos;s she saying now? The Queens serve up some juicy observations about those Nets. Then a closer look at Deandre&apos; Bembry, his tenure in ATL and what he brings. Is he displacing a teammate with similar skills?  Of course #1 - King of the North and #2 - Court Jester of the Week. So good to have several possible candidates for #1. #2? You&apos;ll just have to check it out. Tea Time...best selling Raptors jersey in a faraway market, KLOW&apos;s home for sale, Nikola Jokic mocks himself and which NBA coach will be the first to be fired. Finally, is Philly for real? We got opinions. Check us out! Canada&apos;s first women led podcast covering the Toronto Raptors! #RTZ #wethenort

A big week for the Raptors. Has the season turned around?

We are delighted to reveal our special guest, LOUIS ZATZMAN. Louis is a multi-talented writer for the #RaptorsRepublic --be sure give him a follow if you haven&apos;t already. The Queens hear the latest on the Raptors post game scrum  With Nick Nurse... some interesting reporting here. Louis provides a report card on the first quarter of the season bright lights, dim bulbs and his thoughts on possible trade. Next up? All things OG Anunoby and some wildly fun speculation. Ever wondered why you can&apos;t pick out double-how screens at game speed? Louis explains why. And of course , the KING OF THE NORTH and JOKER of the week rapid fire style. Finally we conclude our segments with Around the League where we each identify a team that we think is better than its record. Thanks again Lous--- we forgot to mention, the contract is out in the mail- we are committing you to an annual episode. 

Raptors First Quarter Report Card: with *** SPECIAL GUEST- LOUIS ZATZMAN***

Another Raptors podcast for your listening pleasure.  Sarah Kalil @kalillionaire and Alison Hope @canoegirrl examine the Raptors 5 games home-stand--the big picture and the details around the edges. Did you see the same trends/rough spots as the Queens? A look at Fred with an opinionated take. And of course King of the North and Court Jester of the week.  Tea Time features a look at some big men past and present who really shouldn&apos;t be pointing any fingers. A look at the seismic trade that changed the roster on 4 teams...where will the dominoes fall? Our predictions for next week&apos;s games. Do the optimistic and the pragmatist agree? Join us, Canada&apos;s first female led podcast covering the Toronto #Raptors.

Raptors Reclamation Project: Turning around the season

Perplexing week and the Queens are here for it. We review the Raptors 5-game-in-7-day stretch and analyze the trends, who impressed and who needs reps. Are we hitting the panic button? Our feature segments, King of the North and Joker of the Week. We don&apos;t usually agree so is this week any different? Around the League, we look at attrition from both injuries and COVID. The Queens are wondering what&apos;s going on in Brooklyn. Isn&apos;t everyone? Finally, predictions for the weeks upcoming games.  We&apos;re Canada&apos;s first women led podcast covering your  Toronto #Raptors. Join us!#RTZ

A West Coast Road Trip Swingin' it Around?

#Raptors fans looking for solid balanced analysis while #RTZ Twitter is freaking out? We got you.   As always, we break down the week that was....big picture and the smaller moving parts. How ugly is it? And what about Pascal&apos;s struggles?  Fan favorite segments King of the North and Joker of the Week--what we saw. Tea Time with some quirky stories, absent any strip club indiscretions (LAC and HOU ??) WHAT is going on in the NBA less than 10 games in? Cleveland, Denver Dallas?  Finally our predictions for the week. A very bold prediction by our resident Queen of positivity, who interestingly has been correct about some other previous bold calls, including a certain night in 2019---June 13 to be exact. We love the game and we love the Raptors.

A brutal start to the Raptors season. What will it take to turn it around?

Happy First Anniversary to us, Canada&apos;s first women led podcast covering the Toronto Raptors. We are delighted to bring you year two of analysis, game breakdowns, fan favourites King of the North, Court Jester, Tea Time and Around the League.  Join us for Season 2! @Kalillionaire @BossLady263 @canoegirrl discuss Week 1 for the Toronto Raptors. What did we see? Are we concerned? How does Coach Nurse orchestrate and optimize the roster? Observations now that Giannis is off the board...hint, it&apos;s not all gloom and doom. King of the North is fun with one of the Queens choosing her perennial favourite, one choosing a standout player and the third Raptor Queen breaking the tie. Gotta say, Around the League is an absolute riot as the Queens rip on the only NBA player who sees "no big deal" with a 51 point loss. Narcissism? Personal accountability blindspot? We dish. Sonali is on fire, Alison is outraged and Sarah moderates the hilarity. Each Queens highlights NBA teams who have made impactful roster moves.  And finally predictions for upcoming games---PHI, NYK, NOL. Join us! Canada&apos;s first all women #Raptors pod where we&apos;re smart and funny and we know it #humblebrag #wethenorth #RTZ

Raptors: to be or not to be concerned? A new season, a new team.

The pre-season is underway and the Raptor Queens have some things to say. We cover the new Raptors Roster - who we'll miss and what we're looking forward to - and share our wild predictions for the upcoming season.  Which Raptors will be traded?  Who will have a break-out season?  Why aren't those front office contracts signed yet?  Around the League - drama ensues: would you sign James Harden to the Raptors?  Which team messed up the most during the off-season?  The Queens kick off the season with all things Raptors, and look forward to everything to come!#RTZ #wethenorth #Raptors 

Pre-Season Shenanigans; Roster Changes; Off-Season Busts and Wild Predictions

We're BACK! Missing hoops, sharpening our pencils and looking hard at free agency. Who is a good fit and why? Do the Raptors bet on Fred? The Raptor Queens are divided. Team Time...hot rods, hot threads, and...is there a doctor (PhD) in the house?  Catch the latest Raptors updates. Then, the Queens roll up their sleeves and get down to work on some delicious Clippers slander. Kawhi - regrets?  Pass the wings! It gets a little saucy.  Any mutual interest between the Raptors and Demar? We pay due respect to a Raptors legend and identify some landing spots. Hint: not Toronto. Welcome to @AngelaC928 who joins @auxiliarythings and @canoegirl. Angela's got the chops and real eye for hoops. East side Raptor Queens shout out our West Side sisters. #RTZ #wethenorth #Raptors

Off-Season Catch and Shoot: Raptors Free Agency Episode

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 creampuff, slightly overdone Kawhi with a bitter meringue and the Rockets...recommended by the sommelier---vague on the palate, with notes of over ambition and unfulfilled promise. It may be the end of the Raptors season but it's not the end of the Raptors Queens. Watch for draft coverage, free agent signings, Masai Watch and training camp news. The future is uncertain, our world is in flux but one sure thing - Canada's first women-led Raptors podcast is here with you, for you. Stay safe! #RTZ #wethenorth #Raptors

Raptors Season Report Cards, the Future, and Salty Tears

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&apos;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 again. Bubble Tea Time with some team wholesomeness and unbearable cuteness. Does having family in the Bubble help or hinder? Around the League, the Queens examine the other 3 series and OF COURSE we have opinions. Join us! Canada&apos;s first women led #Raptors pod, where we&apos;re smart and funny and we know it #humblebrag

Can the Raptors take the series vs. the Celtics? What should the Raptors do on offence?

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: like match-ups, coverages, and our predictions. Wondering about Playoff P? The Queens roast a poseur to the title. LUKA!  Join 4 smart women who know and love hoops. Right here. Right now.

CLEAN SWEEP CELEBRATION! Raptors show up and show out for Round 1 vs. Nets. What's to come in Round 2 vs. Celtics?

Holla!  Sarah, Sonali and Jade break down the Toronto Raptors this week vs. Miami, Orlando, Boston and Memphis.  What&apos;s working? What&apos;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&apos;s still bang-on for Bubble record predictions.  Plus, the ladies pick a dark horse for each conference.  You want smart and funny Raptors breakdown?  We got you!!Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaptorQueensFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raptorqueens/

Best Raptor player in the Bubble? What's really up with Serge? Who is the Dark Horse in the West? Giannis drama - saw it coming!

The FIRST ever women-led Toronto Raptors podcast. Tune in for game and player analysis, team news, fun topics around the league, and a little gossip here and there aka "tea time". Featuring co-hosts Sarah Commish, Esi Magic, Alison Hope, and Boss Lady Sonali.