Title: ‘The next steal’: Rico Hines sees a bright future for Raptors’ Paul Watson Jr.
Date: May 20, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Raptors’ two-way player Paul Watson Jr., his breakthrough G League season, and why a well-regarded player development coach believes he’ll be a steal for the Raptors. Read an excerpt!
Title: How the Raptors’ championship shaped the romantic relationships of their fans
Date: May 19, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I spoke to couples about how the Toronto Raptors’ championship run affected their relationships. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 29. Sunny Day Real Estate – Diary (1994)
Date: May 18, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 29th episode of Columbia House Party, we trace the emo-tree way back to the top and discuss Sunny Day Real Estate’s Diary.
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Title: Draft prep: Discussing the Raptors’ landscape at Nos. 28 and 58 with Sam Vecenie
Date: May 18, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Sam Vecenie and I had a discussion about the options facing the Raptors in the 2020 NBA Draft. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: Blake & Jake’s Origin Story
Date: May 16, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we revisited the podcast’s origin story, highlighting concerts we’ve seen together, where the Blue Jays fit in, and more.
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Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: The Used ft. Mark Hoppus – The Lighthouse
Date: May 15, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we give the new track from The Used and Mark Hoppus a listen and review.
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Title: ‘Absolute hell’: Landry Fields on his mysterious and ill-fated Raptors tenure
Date: May 14, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Landry Fields’ difficult tenure as a Raptor, caused in large part by an injury that remains a mystery to this day. Read an excerpt!
Title: Draft prep: Explaining our approach to the Raptors draft in 2020
Date: May 13, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how I approach the draft as a beat writer and how the current situation could change the Raptors’ draft approach. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Is This the Dagger? Kevin Harlan on Calling Kawhi’s Shot and Game 7 of Raptors-Sixers
Date: May 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I bring on TNT’s Kevin Harlan to discuss preparing for a Game 7, his call of Kawhi Leonard’s historic shot, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 28. At the Drive-In – Relationship of Command (2000)
Date: May 11, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 28th episode of Columbia House Party, we’re joined by James Herbert to break down At The Drive-In’s Relationship of Command.
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