Author Archives: Blake Murphy

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – NBA Draft preview with Robel

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – NBA Draft preview with Robel
Date: November 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Robel of Sub Me In Coach and Raptors Republic joined me to discuss the Raptors draft outlook. Read an excerpt!

Guest Lecture – Leaside High School

Title: Guest Lecture – Leaside High School
Date: November 12, 2020
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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Raptors Mock Draft: Reacting to Hollinger’s selection of Zeke Nnaji at No. 29

Title: Raptors Mock Draft: Reacting to Hollinger’s selection of Zeke Nnaji at No. 29
Date: November 10, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down John Hollinger’s mock draft from a Raptors perspective, where he has them selecting Zeke Nnaji. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Cap Sheet: How the new NBA cap numbers impact Toronto’s outlook

Title: Raptors Cap Sheet: How the new NBA cap numbers impact Toronto’s outlook
Date: November 10, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how the NBA’s updated cap numbers and offseason timeline could impact the Raptors’ plans. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 54. Taking Back Sunday – Tell All Your Friends (2002)

Title: Columbia House Party: 54. Taking Back Sunday – Tell All Your Friends (2002)
Date: November 9, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 54th episode of Columbia House Party, we finally get to one of my all-time favorite albums, Taking Back Sunday’s Tell All Your Friends.

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Raptors drafting an overseas stash candidate could make sense

Title: Raptors drafting an overseas stash candidate could make sense
Date: November 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors’ history with drafting international “stash” candidates and whether it might make sense this year. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: Singles: Sufjan Stevens – Video Game

Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: Sufjan Stevens – Video Game
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we look at the new album from Sufjan Stevens.

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Guest Lecture – University of Guelph-Humber

Title: Guest Lecture – University of GuelphHumber
Date: November 3, 2020
Original Source: University of GuelphHumber
Synopsis: I made an appearance as a guest lecturer for a University of Guelph-Humber first-year journalism class, discussing my career and how to navigate misinformation in the digital age.
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Columbia House Party: 53. Green Day – Nimrod (1997)

Title: Columbia House Party: 53. Green Day – Nimrod (1997)
Date: November 2, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 53rd episode of Columbia House Party, we kick off our second season by discussing Green Day, which was probably overdue.

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Columbia House Party: BONUS: October Mailbag

Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: October Mailbag
Date: October 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 live-show traditions, songs on repeat, and more.

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