Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain

Title: Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain
Date: January 17, 2022
Original Source: Wrestling Brain (Part 2)
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Wrestling Brain podcast to award a retroactive Canadian Wrestler of the Year dating back to 1985.

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How Offensive Rebounding Has Saved The Raptors Season | Fast Breakdown With Blake Murphy

Title: How Offensive Rebounding Has Saved The Raptors Season | Fast Breakdown With Blake Murphy
Date: January 14, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In the latest episode of my new Sportsnet series, The Fast Breakdown, I looked at how the Raptors are managing to be an elite offensive rebounding team without sacrificing their transition defense.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Voice Over: PUP The Band Inc.

Title: Voice Over: PUP The Band Inc.
Date: January 13, 2022
Original Source: PUP The Band
Synopsis: I did some small voiceover work for an interactive PUP The Band album roll-out, voicing a newscast update on the (fictional) status of the band.

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Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post

Title: Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Date: January 10, 2022
Original Source: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Lowe Post podcast, discussing the Raptors with Zach Lowe and Eric Koreen.
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Foreword: Wrestling Brain 2021 Year in Review

Title: Foreword: Wrestling Brain 2021 Year in Review
Date: December 31, 2021
Original Source: Wrestling Brain
Synopsis: I wrote the foreword to the annual pro wrestling year in review from my friends at Wrestling Brain.
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Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 26, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, taking a look at the Cavaliers’ surprising early success.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Podcast Appearance: The Ringer’s The Void

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Ringer’s The Void
Date: December 22, 2021
Original Source: The Ringer’s The Void
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Ringer’s basketball podcast, The Void, discussing the Bulls, Raptors, and more with Kevin O’Connor.
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Persons of Interest: A look at the new emergency call-up Raptors

Title: Persons of Interest: A look at the new emergency call-up Raptors
Date: December 21, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I provided scouting reports on the new emergency call-up Raptors because we live in a capitalist hellscape. Read an excerpt!

TV/Radio Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590

Title: TV/Radio Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: December 14, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on The Raptors Show with William Lou on Sportsnet 590 and the Sportsnet YouTube page.

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Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 14, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, taking a look at the chemistry between Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.