Ben Stortini @ElHoopo
RaptorsCast: Kings Of Memphis
Plain and simple – Masai went OG vintage ski mask in & out 211 NBA robbery on the Knicks (AGAIN) and even snatched a 2nd round pick – but don’t get it Keith Sweat twisted more are required. But the evidence is clear, this one incredible trade has done so much for the Toronto Raptors – the future is bright. It’s 2024 and the purple rain is one win away from that promised Darko pizza party. IQ is quickly becoming a Toronto fan favorite and R.J with his supposed “toxic deal” is home. The vibe has changed and it feels good in the city. El Hoopo, A. Rod and Max P re-up, bag-up and serve to you our finest product yet. 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: Jokers Wild
The Denver Nuggets the champs came to the city, a hero returned with Jamal and possibly the greatest big man to play the game Nikola Jokic controlled the entire night’s hoop vibe. El Hoopo, A. Rod and Max P open the bag and get to work. 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: Quik Game #3 “It’s Beautiful”
Welcome to “Quik Game” with @elhoopo. Where Hoopo goes over anything and everything swirling around in his head at that moment on a 15 min shot clock. Whether it’s hoop or life, who knows what will be said but that’s the fun in it! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast – and find me at @elhoopo or @ethosraptors.
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RaptorsCast: Players Ball w/ Tim Ogles
After a 2 game mini-series in Toronto the Purple Dinos & Birds left split. Both the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are in need of a change to say the least. El Hoopo, A.Rod, Max P and Tim Ogles from the SportsEthos Atlanta Hawks podcast chop it up and serve from both sides of the isle. 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: Hootie Hoo w/Slang Hugh
The dirty south came ice cold north. The Atlanta Hawks are in town for two games and the trade showcase stage is set. Game 1 was a nice win for purple who came out straight shootin’ like Popeye did for Pablo. El Hoopo, A.Rod and special guest Slang Hugh chop it up and offer up. 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: Quik Game #2 “Bobby Brown”
Welcome to “Quik Game” with @elhoopo. Where Hoopo goes over anything and everything swirling around in his head at that moment on a 15 min shot clock. Whether it’s hoop or life, who knows what will be said but that’s the fun in it! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast – and find me at @elhoopo or @ethosraptors.
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RaptorsCast: Nuttin’ But A Bee Stang w/ Dr. A
The legendary Dr. A joins the fellas on this one, and to call this a classic just isn’t enough. El Hoopo, A.Rod, Max P and the Doc go everywhere and anywhere in this one and it’s a ride you do not want to miss – so let’s leave it at that. 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 El Hoopo rides solo on a 15 min shot going over all that is hoop and life.
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RaptorsCast: Quik Game #1 “Mullets”
Welcome to the first edition of “Quik Game” with @elhoopo. Where Hoopo goes over anything and everything swirling around in his head at that moment. Whether is hoop or life, who knows what will be said but that’s the fun in it! Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast – and find me at @elhoopo or @ethosraptors.
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RaptorsCast: Fugazi
The moment Duncan Robinson had a wide open dunk and ran back with a big smile on his face, a feeling came to me. An urge from the past specifically the 90’s where the thought of throwing my Sega Genesis out of the window in pure frustration fell upon me. The Raptors looked unorganized and almost G-League “ish” in this loss to the Heat. El Hoopo, A.Rod & Max P gather themselves after this loss and have a chat. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday!
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RaptorsCast: Donnie Diamonds
Donnie Diamonds a New York tale of Basketball murder. The New York Knicks along with Spike Lee were in town Friday night and things got out of hand. @ElHoopo, A.Rod, & @MaxP77 stand tall with heads high and go under oath. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday!
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RaptorsCast: Rob Ford Dance
Seoul 1988. Carl Lewis came close but was off pitch, slower and got whooped by the better sprinter, the legend Ben Johnson. The Raptors also came close to beating Brooklyn – but in the end didn’t just like ol’ Carl. Next up was the Phoenix Suns – the Raptors did a very Raptors thing and beat a good team after slippin’ to a lesser one in BK. But in the end this win had the city real happy doing the Rob Ford Dance (R.I.P). Hoopo, A.Rod & Max.P chop it, bag it and give it to the world. Would love to know what you think so please reach out to @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday!
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RaptorsCast: Smiles & Cries
Raptor Purple withstood one single push from the lonely Bulls and that was all it took – the fellas took Chicago’s hoop soul that game, and sent them home more sour than keys with heads lower than roots of trees . Raps then travelled to Ohio Bone Thugs N Harmony Cleveland looking for tres straight wins. El Hoopo, A.Rod & Max P all chop, weigh and sell both these games. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday!
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RaptorsCast: Bang Back
After a severe knock out punch by the Orlando Magic in the land of gators and greasy mullets, the Raps were left looking limp to say the least. With a back to back the fellas flew straight away to King Tyrese land – the Hoosier State of Indiana. The Raps dusted themselves off, wiped away any blood and prepared for a game where defense was not really a thing. El Hoopo, A.Rod, and special guest “Neighborhood Steve” open the key and get to work. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday!
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RaptorsCast: Shep
Remember Shep from Above the Rim? Nutso falling from the rooftop? Shep playing one on one in the park versus himself? The battle within is sometimes the hardest. The Raptors need to believe. After a grimy hard fought loss to Boston on Friday the Raptors followed that up with a complete waxing of the Detroit Pistons by 29. Hoopo, A.Rod & Max P discuss just this and much much more. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo.
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RaptorsCast: The Agony And The Ecstasy
After a ridiculous 23 point comeback at home against the rotten Washington Wizards – the Raptors were feeling nice. That win was the type of game that Dean Martin, Smokey Robinson or Franky Sinatra would have sang tunes that would have filled your heart with joy. But the fellas followed that up with a blowout loss to the Bucks, with Pascal benched to end the game. Hoopo, A.Rod & new special guest Jay O break bread and chop this one up with more precise detail than an amazon digi-scale. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo.
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