Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Columbia House Party: BONUS: December Mailbag

Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: December Mailbag
Date: December 31 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we open up the mailbag to discuss favorite female-fronted bands, our parents musical tastes, and more.

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Raptors look more familiar, but offence, Pascal Siakam benching leave questions

Title: Raptors look more familiar, but offence, Pascal Siakam benching leave questions
Date: December 31, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ first win of the season and the absence of Pascal Siakam that hung over it. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors panic time?

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors panic time?
Date: December 30, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors’ 0-3 start and the underlying problems at play. Read an excerpt!

Raptors need to find ways to survive minutes without Kyle Lowry on the court

Title: Raptors need to find ways to survive minutes without Kyle Lowry on the court
Date: December 30, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ immense struggles whenever Kyle Lowry takes a breather in their 0-3 start. Read an excerpt!

Empty arenas, trash talk and NBA expansion: 15 thoughts on the Raptors in Tampa

Title: Empty arenas, trash talk and NBA expansion: 15 thoughts on the Raptors in Tampa
Date: December 28, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I shared some leftover thoughts, notes, and takeaways from my trip to Tampa. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: December 28, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ 0-2 start to the season.

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DeMar DeRozan’s aspirational growth leaves imprint on Raptors, Spurs, NBA

Title: DeMar DeRozan’s aspirational growth leaves imprint on Raptors, Spurs, NBA
Date: December 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about DeMar DeRozan’s constant growth on and off the court, and the impact it has around the league. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors are becoming a hot ticket for Tampa’s NBA fans

Title: The Raptors are becoming a hot ticket for Tampa’s NBA fans
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I spoke to NBA fans in Tampa about the Raptors’ temporary move there and what it means to them. Read an excerpt!

The Athletic Raptors Q and A

Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I co-hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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CBC television appearance discussing the Raptors’ opener in Tampa

Title: CBC television appearance discussing the Raptors’ opener in Tampa
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: CBC
Synopsis: I made an appearance on CBC, helping set the scene for the Raptors’ opener from Tampa.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.