2matts, 2pats - The Official Podcast Of The Toronto Raptors

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On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast we're joined by a man who paved the way as one of the most influential basketball and cultural TV personalities in Canada, Cabral Richards aka Cabbie.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This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, world-class sprinter Andre De Grasse joins Akil on the show while he's training in sunny Florida.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 And, we scroll through the unPublished comments section for some of the latest posts from your Toronto Raptors.

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast, the undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion Max 'Blessed' Holloway joins Akil and Matt at Scotiabank Arena.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.