Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Columbia House Party: Singles: Juice WRLD – Lucid Dreams

Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: Juice WRLD – Lucid Dreams
Date: May 8, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the second mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we follow our Lil Peep episode with a quick discussion of his contemporary Juice WRLD.

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Draft prep: A look at Masai Ujiri’s draft history in the NBA

Title: Draft prep: A look at Masai Ujiri’s draft history in the NBA
Date: May 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look back at the draft history of Masai Ujiri-led front offices to look for patterns and takeaways as I begin preparing for the 2020 draft. Read an excerpt!

6 alternate Raptors universe scenarios from the 2006 Andrea Bargnani draft

Title: 6 alternate Raptors universe scenarios from the 2006 Andrea Bargnani draft
Date: May 7, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I teamed up to engage in some remedial chaos theory and answer the question: What if the Raptors took someone other than Andrea Bargnani No. 1 in the 200 draft? Read an excerpt!

Steven LeBron Radio – Episode 31: Bash at the Beach (1996-1998)

Title: Steven LeBron Radio – Episode 31: Bash at the Beach (1996-1998)
Date: May 7, 2020
Original Source: Steven LeBron Radio
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of Steven LeBron Radio to break down Dennis Rodman’s time in WCW, the rise and fall of the nWo, and more.
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Will the Raptors and Celtics get to settle their Eastern Conference rivalry?

Title: Will the Raptors and Celtics get to settle their Eastern Conference rivalry?
Date: May 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ long-building rivalry with the Celtics, which has been robbed of a playoff payoff once again. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Fan Survey Results

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Fan Survey Results
Date: May 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the results of our Raptors fan survey. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 27. Lil Peep – Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 (2017)

Title: Columbia House Party: 27. Lil Peep – Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 (2017)
Date: May 4, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 27th episode of Columbia House Party, we’re joined by Sasha Kalra to take a step into the emo-rap scene through the lens of Lil Peep.

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Raptors Fan Survey results: Masai’s future, Carter’s jersey, and the GROAT

Title: Raptors Fan Survey results: Masai’s future, Carter’s jersey, and the GROAT
Date: May 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: We decided to hold a Raptors fan survey at The Athletic, gauging the fanbase’s feelings, takes, and thoughts on all things Raptors.
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Instagram Appearance: Syrup Breakfast Club on The Last Dance

Title: Instagram Appearance: Syrup Breakfast Club on The Last Dance
Date: May 4, 2020
Original Source: Instagram
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Syrup Breakfast Club Instagram show to discuss episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance documentary.
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Columbia House Party: Singles: Phantom Planet – California

Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: Phantom Planet – California
Date: May 1, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the second mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we closed out The OC Month by discussing The OC’s theme, “California” by Phantom Planet.

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