Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Columbia House Party: 73. Hawthorne Heights – The Silence in Black and White (2004)

Title: Columbia House Party: 73. Hawthorne Heights – The Silence in Black and White (2004)
Date: April 5, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 73rd episode of Columbia House Party, we dive in on Hawthorne Heights’ The Silence in Black and White and get weird with the YouTube algorithm.

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One-on-one with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders: Player development in a pandemic, 10-day contract decisions, more

Title: One-on-one with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders: Player development in a pandemic, 10-day contract decisions, more
Date: April 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I sat down (kinda) with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders to discuss a host of Raptors player development topics. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Locked On Raptors

Title: Podcast Appearance: Locked On Raptors
Date: April 2, 2021
Original Source: Locked On Raptors
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of The Locked On Raptors podcast to share some memories of Norman Powell’s time as a Raptor.
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Raptors Report: Gary Trent’s career night, lottery explainer, Kyle Lowry timeline and the worst month ever

Title: Raptors Report: Gary Trent’s career night, lottery explainer, Kyle Lowry timeline and the worst month ever
Date: March 31, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a number of things as the Raptors finished up one of their worst months ever and the vibes hit an all-time low. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle
Date: March 30, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I sort through the Raptors’ deadline moves and answer your questions about the 1-12 March. Read an excerpt!

Lack of discipline, uncontested 3s and more: 5 stats to explain the Raptors slide on defence

Title: Lack of discipline, uncontested 3s and more: 5 stats to explain the Raptors slide on defence
Date: March 30, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ dramatic decline on the defensive end this season. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 72. Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material (2015)

Title: Columbia House Party: 72. Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material (2015)
Date: March 29, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 72nd episode of Columbia House Party, we repurposed an earlier bonus episode on Kacey Musgraves’ Pageant MateriaI.

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Raptors lose to Trail Blazers, as Norman Powell spurs 14-0 run in emotional return

Title: Raptors lose to Trail Blazers, as Norman Powell spurs 14-0 run in emotional return
Date: March 28, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s emotional pseudo-return to face the Raptors just a few days after being traded. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: March 25, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ situation on trade deadline day.

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Guest Lecture – Leaside High School

Title: Guest Lecture – Leaside High School
Date: March 25, 2021
Original Source: Leaside High School
Synopsis: I made an appearance as a guest lecturer for a creative writing class at Leaside High School, discussing my career and writing in general.
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