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RaptorsCast: The Basketball G.O.D.S Are Watching

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / November 12, 2023

Joe Mazzulla called a coaches challenge up 27 in the 4th – pure disrespect at its finest. Classless Joe Mazzulla postgame even said “I don’t care if the Raptors are upset” well Joe the Basketball Gods are watching you and your silly green team. Hoopo, A.Rod & Max. P chat this tough one up and of course look ahead. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo.

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RaptorsCast: Purple Texas

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / November 9, 2023

OG poured Luka Magic a cup of that purple stuff and slowed him right down. Raptors took both games in Texas and looked like an unleashed hungry Bullmastiff in this one. El Hoopo, A.Rod and Max P zoom in on some real positive takes from this one and look ahead to the big upcoming Celtics game. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube @elhoopo.

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RaptorsCast: Made Man

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / November 5, 2023

Hey, you hear the news? The Boss made the call, Scottie’s a Made Man now. Hoopo, A.Rod and Max P the “Toronto Boys” were all together for this one after a massive 19 point comeback for the Raps in San Antonio. So get the olive oil, bread and even a delicious cannoli, you do not want to miss this one. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube.

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RaptorsCast: No Shorts, A Little Bit Of Losses

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / November 2, 2023

Boom. Raps masked up and open handed slapped the tofu out the Bucks at home. Toronto then carried those good Wim Hoff vibes into Philly, where James Harden no longer rides. After a one game absence A.Rod is back and runs down both games with Hoopo – Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube

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RaptorsCast: Not Today

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / October 31, 2023

Raptors got knocked the F out, bullied and made to look softer than a grown man walking a cat on a leash. Portland even knocked my guy A. Rod out of this episode all together – But Hoopo isn’t riding solo for this one, the call was made and Mr. Max P is back to ride shotgun. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube.

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RaptorsCast: Chapo Tunnels

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / October 29, 2023

The first back to back of the season for the fellas magnified some major changes are required, and soon. El Hoopo and A. Rod meet in the yard to discuss just that and more. Would love to know what you think @elhoopo. Full video versions of every episode now available on YouTube.

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RaptorsCast: Fresh New Cadillac Good Vibes

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / October 26, 2023

We are Cadillac back!  El Hoopo & A Rod your two favorite Raptor hosts go over all things Raptors in week 1 of this new NBA season.  Would love to know what you think @elhoopo

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RaptorsCast: Come And Talk To Me

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / April 19, 2023

The season is done.  The Raptors played in to play out and it’s time to have some serious chats about what’s next. Let us know what you think @elhoopo

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RaptorsCast: Tiger In The Truck

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / April 7, 2023

Life can get a little crazy sometimes. Like finding a live tiger in the back of the Sierra type crazy. This kind of feels like the Raptors right now so in this ep. we have a lot to go over. As usual let us know what you think @elhoopo

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RaptorsCast: Class

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / March 21, 2023

Hoopo and A Rod bring on a new guest, Tony Diamonds, a veteran quirky hoop head. They go over the last 4 games where the Raptors redeemed themselves after a losing streak.  Let me know what you think @elhoopo

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RaptorsCast: Amster-DAMN They Lost

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / March 14, 2023

Raptors are on a losing streak which brings back memories of a trip to Amsterdam. Hoopo & A Rod are back again with a special guest, Max Profit, discussing everything under the Raptor tree & more! Find me on Twitter @ElHoopo.

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RaptorsCast: Greyhound to Spring Break

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / March 7, 2023

In this episode, Raptors are on the road and, Ben reminiscences about an entertaining Spring break that will forever define the words “road trip” for him. He also brings you round two of El Hoopo and A Rod, who give you everything and more Raptors wise. As always, if you have any thoughts yourself, find me on Twitter @ElHoopo.

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RaptorsCast: Was that a Deer Dude?

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / February 28, 2023

Welcome to the SportsEthos Toronto Raptor Podcast hosted by Ben Stortini.

In this episode, Ben draws a comical link between the Raptors’ previous three games and an unusual memory from his childhood growing up in a remote area of Ontario. He also introduces a guest, A Rod, in a new debut segment that will make an appearance from time to time. As always, if you have any thoughts yourself, find me on Twitter @ElHoopo. 

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RaptorsCast: Raps, Love N Harmony

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / February 20, 2023

Welcome to the SportsEthos Toronto Raptor Podcast hosted by Ben Stortini.
In this episode, and in the spirit of this past NBA All Star Weekend, Ben zooms in on highlights of the Raptors’ history. He also goes over a few notes from the previous game against the Magic. As usual, next steps for the Toronto Raptors will be fully illuminated. If you have any thoughts yourself, find me on Twitter @ElHoopo.

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RaptorsCast: Time to Mesh Like a Tank Top and Just Win

By Ben Stortini @ElHoopo / February 14, 2023

Welcome to the new and improved SportsEthos Toronto Raptor Podcast hosted by El Hoopo.

In this episode El Hoopo paints the picture of the Raptors razor thin win over the Pistons this past Super Bowl Sunday. And, as usual he also goes over next steps for the Toronto Raptors. Tell me what you think.

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