Best Jacob Wagoner Podcasts (2024)

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Toxic Positivity Friday! Jonathan Mogbo's ROY Campaign, expanded IQ & what LeBronto GOOD actually? 31:10

1d ago31:10

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The Toronto Raptors are without Scottie Barnes, but that can't dampen Toxic Positivity Friday, especially not on a weekend where LeBron James is coming to town and Vince Carter is getting his jersey retired. In Episode 1739, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the silver linings of Scottie Barnes being out the lineup, Jonathan Mogbo's pathway to a…

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Raptors start life without Scottie Barnes with wildly entertaining loss to Hornets; Gradey Dick drops a career-high 32:29

1h ago32:29

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The Toronto Raptors started life without injured star Scottie Barnes on Wednesday night with a wildly entertaining 138-133 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the road. In Episode 1738, Sean Woodley goes solo just after the buzzer to run through his biggest takeaways from the game, Jonathan Mogbo starting and Jamal Shead impressing again, and more fro…

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Scottie Barnes to miss at least 1 game, but what if it's more; Raptors pick up Ochai Agbaji's option w/ Katie Heindl 33:37

4d ago33:37

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Toronto Raptors star forward Scottie Barnes is out for the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday as he undergoes testing on the eye injury he sustained against the Denver Nuggets on Monday; can the Raptors withstand a prolonged Barnes absence? In Episode 1737, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Baske…

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Toronto Raptors fall in OT to thriller to the Nuggets; no moral victories, but plenty to build on 33:41

1d ago33:41

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The Toronto Raptors dropped a thrilling overtime game with the Denver Nuggets on Monday night as Nikola Jokic went full MVP mode and the young Raptors learned some tough lessons in closing games against good teams. In Episode 1736, Sean Woodley digs into why the loss was the type you can live considering all the good we saw out of the Raptors throu…

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Emotional Eating, Halloween Candy, and Thanksgiving - Oh My! 19:30

3d ago19:30

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Send us a text Costumes, Kitsch, and Festivity…I LOVE HALLOWEEN…but I know some of my clients don't feel the same way. In fact for a lot of you, the scariest thing this spooky season is that bag of Reese's (or whatever bag of sugar that gets your rocks off) taunting you from the cabinet. Let’s take a look back at last year's advice on how to handle…

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Biggest takeaways from a Raptors weekend split vs. 76ers & Wolves; Great rooks, Gradey's leap & more w/ Vivek Jacob 35:33

6d ago35:33

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The Toronto Raptors split a pair of weekend games against the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves, and there were a whole lot of positive things to take away about the team's crew of rookies, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and more. In Episode 1735, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about their biggest tak…

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Prepping for a weekend without Quickley & Toxic Positivity Friday! w/ Es Baraheni 32:15

5d ago32:15

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The Toronto Raptors are likely to be without starting point guard Immanuel Quickley when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday on the first night of a weekend back-to-back; what should head coach Darko Rajakovic do with his rotation if his lead guard isnt' available? In Episode 1734, Sean Woodley is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni (The Athleti…

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Raptors spanked by Cavs on opening night; Scottie's struggles, IQ's injury & JAMAL SHEAD! 32:03

10d ago32:03

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The Toronto Raptors got blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener on Wednesday night, with an already shorthanded roster taking another blow when Immanuel Quickley left after a fall in the 2nd quarter. In Episode 1733, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Toronto Raptors 136-106 season-opening loss, why a combo of poor play, str…

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Bold Predictions for the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors; Starters a wagon? Record-setting IQ? Plus more! w/ Joseph Casciaro 38:11

7d ago38:11

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The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2024-25 NBA season with their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, and it's time for some bold, daring, audacious predictions about this year's Raptors team. In Episode 1732, Sean Woodley is joined by Joseph Casciaro (The Score) to make some bold predictions about the upcoming Toronto Raptors season.…

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No, You Didn’t Fall Off the Wagon X 23:58

10d ago23:58

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Send us a text Tell me if this sounds familiar: you set a new goal and you’re super pumped about it. For the first couple of weeks, you’re crushing it. You’re following the program to a T and then BOOM. Your old habits start creeping back in, and then next thing you know, you’re back to square one. Listen, if you’ve ever beat yourself for falling o…

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The 8th Annual Toronto Raptors Over/Unders & Props Special w/ Vivek Jacob & Sahal Abdi 52:55

8d ago52:55

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The NBA season starts today, and the Toronto Raptors get their season started on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which mean it's time for a grand annual tradition on the podcast as Sean Woodley, Vivek Jacob and Sahal Abdi make their picks in the 8th Annual Locked On Raptors Over/Unders & Prop Bets Spectacular! In Episode 1731, Sean…

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Final Raptors preseason takeaways; Scottie looks ready, Team Tryhard, Ochai's outlook & more 34:31

9d ago34:31

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The Toronto Raptors closed out their preseason schedule with a 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets to finish 3-2 in the exhibition season, while continuing to hint at this team having a little bit more upside if things break right than has been projected all summer long. In Episode 1730, Sean digs into his biggest takeaway from the preseason as a wh…

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What would an underachieving season look like for the Toronto Raptors? And what would it mean going forward? 32:47

12d ago32:47

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The Toronto Raptors seemingly expect to be bad this season; is it possible for them to still be considered underachievers by season's end? In Episode 1729, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a look at the case for the Raptors falling short of their very meager expectations this season, what that might look like, and what it would be mean for the long-t…

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The case for the Toronto Raptors overachieving in 2024-25 36:34

13d ago36:34

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The Toronto Raptors are not projected to be very good in 2024-25, but what if they are? In Episode 1728, Sean Woodley goes solo to lay out the case for the Toronto Raptors being one of the teams -- of which there are always a couple -- that overachieves against their preseason expectations this coming season. Off the top, Sean lays out the case for…

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Raptors hang on to win preseason thriller vs. Celtics | Barnes-Dick-Poeltl trio crushes & hope for the bench? 32:45

18d ago32:45

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The Toronto Raptors hung on for a thrilling 119-118 preseason victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics on Tuesday night as the trio of Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and Gradey Dick absolutely kicked butt. In Episosde 1727, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the most entertaining Raptors preseason game to date, dig into why he's growing inc…

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Toronto Raptors disrespected in bottom of the Eastern Conference conversation | NBA Season Preview 36:02

15d ago36:02

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Do the Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets all deserve to be in the race for Cooper Flagg this season? Are the Toronto Raptors the odd man out in the conversation for the bottom of the Eastern Conference? Which team from this group has the brightest future and where would Cooper Flagg fit in best? S…

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Raptors drop a pair of preseason tilts to Wizards & Celtics; Scottie Barnes' debuts & position battles w/ Vivek Jacob 39:02

19d ago39:02

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The Toronto Raptors dropped a pair of preseason games over the Thanksgiving long weekend to the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, and they very much looked like preseason basketball games, though we did get to see our first glimpse of Scottie Barnes since March, which was nice! In Episode 1726, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in…

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Wealth Skills for Women with Ann Wilson 1:06:20

17d ago1:06:20

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Send us a text Are you a badass investor with a financial plan worth bragging about? You’re gonna love Ann Wilson. Are your knees shaking at the mere thought of opening your banking app to check your balance? Well, you’re really gonna love Ann Wilson. My guest, Ann, is The Wealth Chef. Her journey started back in her 20s when she was drowning in de…

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As Scottie Barnes embarks on Year 4 with the Raptors, his shot creation is the thing to watch 34:19

19d ago34:19

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Scottie Barnes has the keys to the Toronto Raptors now, shot creation is the single most important area of development to watch with him this season as he attempts to ascend the ranks and be considered one of the league's true foundational players. In Episode 1725, Sean Woodley digs into what's at stake for Scottie as a shot creator entering year f…

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Raptors or Hornets? Scottie Barnes or LaMelo Ball? WHO YA GOT?! w/ Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets 30:22

20d ago30:22

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Are the Toronto Raptors or Charlotte Hornets better set up to snag the final Eastern Conference play-in spot? In Episode 1724, Sean Woodley and Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets link up for a crossover episode digging into the Raptors and Hornets' outlook for this season, compare both team's stars in Scottie Barnes and LaMelo Ball, size up both team…

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RJ Barrett has a sprained AC joint; the prognosis, and who replaces him in the starting five? 32:05

21d ago32:05

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The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday that RJ Barrett is out for the rest of the preseason with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder; how much time is he likely to miss, and who should see an uptick in minutes with Barrett out the lineup? In Episode 1723, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down what Barrett's injury means for the Raptors, when…

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How scary is the Toronto Raptors' early-season schedule? w/ Vivek Jacob 35:03

22d ago35:03

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How much will the Toronto Raptors difficult start to the schedule affect the course of the year to come? In Episode 1722, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about a grab bag of Toronto Raptors-related topics as training camp presses on, including how much the difficult schedule will or will not affect the course…

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Burn Your Sh*t: Rituals For Real Life with Lori Dyan 55:43

24d ago55:43

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Send us a text Welcome to taste of woo-woo without the cuckoo with Lori Dyan, bestselling author of Burn Your Sh*t: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals. Rituals aren’t just structured, witchy seances—they can be simple habits that ground you, like a nightly skincare routine or banging pots on balconies during COVID. We also have the big societal one…

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Jamal Shead looks NBA-ready, RJ Barrett explodes as Raptors blow out Wizards in preseason opener 32:14

25d ago32:14

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Toronto Raptors Jamal Shead looked ready for the big show, while Mississauga's own RJ Barrett picked up where he left off last season and with Team Canada in the summer as the Raptors handled the Washington Wizards 125-98 to open up the preseason in Montreal on Sunday night. In Episode 1721, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the Raptors' return to th…

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Are the Raptors better than the Bulls? Plus, Vince Carter thoughts & 'I Remember That Game!' w/ Kelly Dwyer 33:57

30d ago33:57

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The Toronto Raptors aren't going to be any great shakes this year, but they'll surely be better than the depressing Chicago Bulls, right? In Episode 1720, Sean Woodley is joined by basketball internet writing legend Kelly Dwyer to talk about the Raptors' place among the East's bottom feeders, why this season has a chance to be pretty joyful, being …

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Do the Toronto Raptors have the ingredients to make a big defensive improvement this season? 34:27

27d ago34:27

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The Toronto Raptors are making defensive improvement a focus of this season, but do they have the ingredients on hand to put together a good NBA defense? In Episode 1719, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a look at the defensive building blocks the Raptors have on hand, the schemes they can run to optimize their strength and mitigate their weaknesses,…

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The Toronto Raptors will probably be bad, but they can absolutely be Fun Bad w/ Katie Heindl 35:34

28d ago35:34

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The Toronto Raptors probably aren't going to be a very good team in 2024-25, but they absolutely have the capacity to be a Fun Bad team. In Episode 1718, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) link up to talk about the almost unprecedented circumstances Toronto Raptors fans finding themselves facing this season, as they team for the fi…

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The most interesting Toronto Raptors to watch in the preseason w/ Vivek Jacob 34:42

29d ago34:42

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Is Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick or Scottie Barnes the most interest Toronto Raptors player to watch in the NBA preseason? Or is it someone less established? In Episode 1717, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to draft the most interesting Raptors guys to keep tabs on once the exhibition schedule gets rolling on Sunday…

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The Scandinavian Guide To Happiness with Tim Rayborn 45:14

1M ago45:14

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Send us a text Scandinavian countries are famously cold, beautiful places, and their people rank highly in terms of happiness compared to the rest of the world. Tim Rayborn, author of The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness, explains the Scandinavian concepts that cultivate this sense of happiness many are longing for. We begin our conversation with th…

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Time to Build | Biggest Takeaways from Toronto Raptors Media Day 35:45

30d ago35:45

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The Toronto Raptors seem to have no illusions of grandure about their outlook for the 2024-25 season, but everyone seems to be on the same page regarding building towards a better outlook down the line. In Episode 1716, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to Toronto Raptors Media Day and share his biggest takeaways from the day full of press conference…

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Burning Questions ahead of Toronto Raptors Media Day | Season Goals, Defense & more 34:12

1M ago34:12

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The Toronto Raptors will open up training camp next week, with media day being hosted on Monday; what are the key burning questions for the team going into the year? In Episode 1715, Sean Woodley goes solo to lay out the three questions he's most interested in finding some answers for as the Raptors front office, coaches and players face the media …

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What's More Likely? | Raptors worse than the Pistons, or Raptors better than the Heat? Plus more! w/ Jamar Hinds 36:15

1M ago36:15

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Are the Toronto Raptors more likely to be worse than the Detroit Pistons this season, or better than the Miami Heat? In Episode 1714, Sean Woodley and Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) play a round of What's More Likely? Off the top, they dig into whether there's a better chance of the Detroit Pistons overachieving and finishing in front of the Raptor…

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Toronto Raptors Would You Rather | Big leap for Scottie Barnes OR Immanuel Quickley? Plus more! w/ Katie Heindl 33:36

1M ago33:36

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If only one of Scottie Barnes or Immanuel Quickley can take a gigantic leap for the Toronto Raptors this season, who would you prefer be the one to take it? In Episode 1713, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to play a round of Raptors-themed Would You Rather! Off the top, they get into whether the Raptors would be better …

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The Toronto Raptors are retiring Vince Carter's no. 15 | Right move, right time? 35:40

1M ago35:40

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The Toronto Raptors announced Monday that they'll be retiring Vince Carter's no. 15 on November 2nd, and you simply can't be Raptors fan and not have a take on it! In Episode 1712, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the decision to immortalize Carter in the rafters of Scotiabank Arena, why it's fine to feel weird about it even if it absolutely make…

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Recover Your Relationship and Sex Life with Dr. Cheryl Fraser 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

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Send us a text “Have your ass, I’ll keep the mind”. Yeah, that's right, we’re getting older; things are changing (particularly in the sheets), but your age is not something to wish away. Returning guest, Dr. Cheryl Fraser [If you missed ep 35—Dude, go back and listen.], clinical psychologist and Buddhist sex therapist, is sharing that beautiful wis…

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Bruce Brown knee surgery fallout & assembling the Toronto Raptors' rotation w/ Vivek Jacob 36:03

1M ago36:03

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Bruce Brown Jr. is having arthropscopic knee surgery and will be reevaluated in three weeks -- what does it mean for the Toronto Raptors? In Episode 1711, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob discuss Brown's knee surgery and the players on the Toronto Raptors roster who will most be impacted by his early season absence before taking a swing at assembling t…

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The most important Toronto Raptors stats to monitor during the 2024-25 season 32:54

1M ago32:54

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What are the most important stats to keep watch of for the Toronto Raptors throughout the 2024-25 NBA season? In Episode 1710, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the most important statistical trends to track that will tell the story of the Raptors this coming season. Off the top, Sean digs into why the on-court NET Rating when the Raptors' most …

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Swing Skills: Can Scottie Barnes master the mid-range? And can Davion Mitchell & Ochai Agbaji find their niches? w/ Jamar Hinds 32:44

1M ago32:44

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What are the most important swing skills for Toronto Raptors franchise player Scottie Barnes, as well as back-end rotation guys Davion Mitchell? In Episode 1709, Sean Woodley and Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) run through the skills that could most improve the status of Scottie Barnes, Davion Mitchell and Ochai Agbaji within the NBA if they can sho…

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Toronto Raptors uninspired city jersey leaks & Rogers set to take over MLSE w/ Katie Heindl 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Nike has no jersey ideas left, and Rogers is about to take over MLSE, which could have major implications for the Toronto Raptors. In Episode 1708, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl discuss a very uninspiring leaked Raptors city edition jersey and what they're hoping to see from the Raptors' 30th anniversary celebrations before reacting to the bombshel…

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Swing Skills: What can Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett & Gradey Dick improve at to level up? 33:24

1M ago33:24

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What are the most important swing skills for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett & Gradey ahead of the Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season? In Episode 1707, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to kick off an annual series on the most important things that key members of the Raptors can add into their game to level up as players over the course of the upcom…

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"The Secret" To Coaching Ya Damn Self 26:07

2M ago26:07

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Send us a text For a little refresh, I’m (hi, it’s me, Oonagh Duncan) the author of the best-selling book, Healthy As F*ck and CEO of Fit Feels Good. Let's chat about a little idea that might just kick you out of that rut and help you crush all those goals you've got simmering inside, ready to explode. Yeah, it might take a bit of grit and maybe ev…

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Did the Toronto Raptors front office have a good offseason? And what's the confidence level in them going forward? 35:31

1M ago35:31

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Did the Toronto Raptors front office successfully navigate the 2024 NBA offseason, and what do they need to do over the next year to instill confidence that they can still be an NBA Championship-worthy group of decision-makers? In Episode 1706, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster's work over the summer, the mistakes t…

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Best Case / Worst Case: What's the ceiling (and floor) for the Toronto Raptors in 2024-25? w/ Joe Wolfond 37:36

2M ago37:36

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What's the range of outcomes for the Toronto Raptors as the Scottie Barnes Era begins in earnest in the 2024-25 NBA season? In Episode 1705, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond (The Score) take a look at the best, worst and most likely case scenarios for a Raptors team that seems to have put to noxious vibes of last season behind them as they pivot to a c…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Will Scottie Barnes continue his superstar ascension in 2024-25? w/ Katie Heindl 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Scottie Barnes is the guy the Toronto Raptors are betting the future of their franchise on -- will he vindicate that decision this year with a big time follow-up to his impressive 2023-24 season? In Episode 1704, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) dig into the best and worst case outcomes that could be on deck for Barnes in his fou…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Can the Raptors avoid playing Kelly Olynyk at the five? 31:28

2M ago31:28

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Kelly Olynyk is almost certainly a better player than the one we saw struggle for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics, but can the Toronto Raptors keep their big man in positions to succeed throughout this coming season? In Episode 1703, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the best, worst and most likely outcomes for Olynyk in his first full season …

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Losing Fat When Nothing Is Working with Beth Feraco 40:43

2M ago40:43

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Send us a text Okay, you glorious, healthy MFer ... You're doing “everything” and nothing’s working??? Well, you’re in your midlife—time to accept the weight gain and move on. SIKE. Strength and Nutrition Coach Beth Feraco is the dragon slayer of fitness BS. We answer questions like, Why are people so gullible? And WTF even is “clean” eating? The p…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Will Bruce Brown play himself back into being a trade asset for the Raptors? w/ Katie Heindl 33:47

2M ago33:47

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Bruce Brown Jr.'s tenure with the Toronto Raptors did not start of especially well after his arrival in the Pascal Siakam trade last season, but does he have the capacity to rehab his value as a meaningful contributor on a more healthy version of the team? In Episode 1702, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl chat about Brown's best, worst and most likely…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Is Jakob Poeltl quietly in line to have a career-best season? w/ Vivek Jacob 35:21

2M ago35:21

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Jakob Poeltl is about the most predictably consistent player on the Toronto Raptors, but is there room for his stats to take a big jump in the 204-25 NBA season? In Episode 1701, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob talk about the best, worst and most likely outcomes for the Raptors starting center this coming season and assess his place within the Raptors…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Can Davion Mitchell be the Raptors' backup point guard, and is that even in his best interest? 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Can Davion Mitchell prove to be a viable second-draft project and backup point guard for the Toronto Raptors, and what shape would a successful season for the 4th-year, former Sacramento King take if everything breaks right? In Episode 1700, Sean Woodley digs into the best, worst and most likely case scenarios for the Raptors' biggest offseason add…

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Uncover Your Authentic Style with Jennine Jacob 58:55

2M ago58:55

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Send us a text Fashion is a dance off classic lines like “Do I look good in this?” versus “Omg, I love her sweater”. Wardrobe stylist and emotional intelligence coach, Jennine Jacob, joins me to talk about fashion…and how its more than just trends in a magazine. Style has an impact on your mental health in more ways than you realize. When you love …

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