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RaptorsCast: Time To Shine Young Guns
The Bay had more than 5 on this one, they had 15 on the Raps and took the dub in Toronto. Scottie’s season may be over but now is the perfect time to let the young guns shine. El Hoopo, Max P and A.Rod church up and get in where they fit in riding this episode with some Oaktown Gary Payton Rickey Henderson vibes. We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Turtlenecks And Gold
It was Luka’s 25th birthday and he was eager to jump into his turtleneck and gold chain and see what the Toronto nightlife would bring. So, Luka went Don Gorgon “Murder dem” on the Raps and with some help from Kyrie came away with the win. So the fellas Hoopo, Max P and A.Rod re-up, chop and serve with more flow than Andre Agassi with hair. We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Black Socks w/ Brian Rauf
Coming out the All Star break the Raps “San Quentin” toothbrush shanked the Hawks and stole a close one in Georgia. That makes two in a row for the purple rain and side note – Are the Raptors becoming a fun team to watch again? Also, we are joined by the esteemed Senior national writer for Heat Check CBB and host of the Heat Check Hangout Brian Rauf who blessed the show with his G.O.D CBB wisdom along with a March Madness preview! We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: The Tank w/ Young Bleed
Legendary gold selling artist Young Bleed a former No Limit soldier from C-Loc and No Limit Records joins El Hoopo, Max P and A.Rod as they bounce through the city in the Tank! So put on your soldier gear because this one is about to get rowdy, rowdy and bout it bout it! From the Bayou to Toronto we give you this, ya heard me! We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Toronto Is Home
We had a legend lined up as a guest for this one but technical difficulties got in the way. This guest will be back next week though! In the meantime Pascal returned as a Pacer and the fellas chat about it! We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: The Clever Fight
To remove a Hornets nest, you need to “Smoke Em’ out” like George Bush JR once said. The Raptors did that, scooped a much needed win and left Charlotte NC unharmed or stung. Today was also the NBA Trade Deadline which saw more moves than your Auntie at a wedding after a few custom cocktails. El Hoopo, Max P & A.Rod tip the DJ and get some old No Limit Records played at that wedding, because this could be your last dance. We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Screwed And Chopped
Raptors got screwed and chopped in H-Town. Everything went slow and my mind went blank watching that game. The Rockets took every stone the Raps had leaving Toronto with empty pockets full of lint. El Hoopo, Max P, A.Rod & Jay O ride through H-Town on this one. We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Chi High
Jordan Nwora almost ended Dalen Terry’s everything while the Raptors “Deebo’d” the Bulls in Chi Town. Are the Raptors slowly starting to build that brotherhood? El Hoopo, A.Rod and Max P meet at the air strip for the drop and re-up. We would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Too Much From Hawks (T Dot Remix)
Birds Win. The Raps caught a T Dot Red Dot from the Hawks bringing back that T Dot screw face vibe. El Hoopo, A Rod & Max P were drained after this one but tried to keep the vibes up. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Project Grizzly w/ David Williams
BREAKING NEWS! A Murder suspect is on the loose! Locals describe the suspect as a giant 9 foot Grizzly Bear with blue suede shoes driving a trans-am with Tennessee plates. The victim in the killing is a local Toronto purple dinosaur who was carrying a basketball on his hip with a screw-face. El Hoopo, A.Rod and Max P are lucky to be joined by the incredible host of the top ranked SportsEthos Memphis Grizzlies podcast – David Williams who along with the boys investigate the crime like Hard Copy circa 1997. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Fugetaboutit
It was a New York Saturday night and the Raptors got whacked at the Garden. El Hoopo, A.Rod and Max P meet at the coffee shop for some expressos and fresh biscottis to discuss this hit at the Mecca. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors on X. All videos of every episode can be found on YouTube at @ElHoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: When The Smoke Clears
Pascal Siakam has been traded to the Indiana Pacers. Masai has officially made Scottie Barnes a made man and the Toronto Raptors are now his team. El Hoopo, A.Rod and Max P sift through the smoke, chop and serve. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: “Is It Illegal To Dance In Utah After Midnight?”
https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/1e66d71a-de73-4940-9004-76efee7bd105/stream.mp3 Is it illegal to dance in Utah after Midnight? Either way, the Raptors got blown out and square danced out of Jazz Land. So El Hoopo, A.Rod, Max P & returning special guest Jay-O lace up the dancing shoes and find a rave. Would love to know what you think so please reach […]
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RaptorsCast: L.A., L.A. – Toronto Mix
L.A. L.A. big city of dreams but everything in L.A. aint’ always what it seems. The Raptors were in L.A. for a back 2 back with the Lakers & Clippers and El Hoopo, A.Rod & Max P go straight Capone – N – Noreaga on this one. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: California Schemin’
The Raptors are in California but so is Masai. First stop was Northern Cali in Sacramento where the Purple Rain came short on a sac and lost by 5. Vibes pre game had Pascal as good as gone but Sac said Keegan ain’t goin’ nowhere. But with Masai and Bobby on the road as well who knows what else that Califas sunshine might bring. El Hoopo, A. Rod and Max P load up the old school VW van with a back pack full of fungi ready to ride. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo or @ethosraptors. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday and look out for the new “Quik Game” segments where Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot clock going over all that is hoop and life.
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