Best Monica Chapman Podcasts (2024)

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Monica McNutt on Knicks-76ers & Dan Woike on LA's Playoff Run 59:11

6h ago59:11

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back breaking down all the action from the NBA playoffs! Guys are joined by ESPN's and New York Knick radio announcer Monica McNutt to breakdown everything going on in the big apple. Is she surprised by the Knicks start? How are they doing all this without Julius Randle? And is Joel Embiid leaving anything to be desired?…

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19: A SHED CHAT with HARVEY LISBERG- NICE GUY, FAILED SONGWRITER TURNED LEGENDARY BRITISH MANAGER OF HERMAN'S HERMITS, 10CC, SAD CAFE, GORDON GILTRAP, SNOOKER ACE JIMMY WHITE TALKING ABOUT HIS CAREER ... 43:29

2d ago43:29

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New to 2024: SHED CHATS Shed Chats are briefer conversations with interesting people - not specifically to do with mental health, but fascinating topics nonetheless. Self-effacing Harvey Lisberg talks about making his own luck, His wild life in the music business, meeting Elvis, Colonel Parker, playing on the same bill as the Stones. What it was li…

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2023-24 Raptors Review w/ Alvin Williams 51:40

16h ago51:40

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back to wrap up the 2023-24 Raptors season. The guys are joined by Sportsnet Raptors analyst Alvin Williams as they look back at the high's and low's from the season. Eric and Paul then listen to Masai Ujiri end of season availability and talk about what they expect in the offseason. They then hear from Scottie Barnes, R…

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P.J. Carlesimo on NCAA Tournament Memories, Zach Edey, & NBA MVP Race 47:34

12d ago47:34

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former NCAA and NBA head coach, and current NBA on ESPN radio analyst, P.J. Carlesimo! He shares some of his memories his time with Seton Hall and their trip to the Final 4. How did he prepare them to play Duke? What did he say at halftime when they were down? The guys then pivot to the 2024 NCAA tournament a…

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In Conversation with Positive Creator, Chris Dyer 47:18

8d ago47:18

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Multimedia artist Chris Dyer is a dynamic innovator, treating skateboards, linen, the street, NFTs and traditional canvas all as surfaces to transform. Join our hosts as they talk to Dyer about his art, his desire to paint universal truths, his experiences with entheogenic medicines, and his pursuit of personal growth.…

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Vince Carter Hall of Famer w/ Muggsy Bogues & Michael Grange 48:55

14d ago48:55

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a special edition of Smith & Jones! With the news of Vince Carter's induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the guys are joined by his former teammate Muggsy Bogues to look back on his time in Toronto. Was he often under appreciated? Did his love of basketball get lost in the shuffle? How impress…

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Leaping into the Void with Yves Klein 41:12

15d ago41:12

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Known for his avant-garde, conceptual art and patented ultramarine blue, Yves Klein created work during the late 1950s and early '60s that push boundaries and provoke passionately varied responses from viewers. Join our hosts as they outline Klein's most influential art and performances from two very different perspectives.…

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What is Going On with Jontay Porter? w/ Alex Schiffer + Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett 56:37

21d ago56:37

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a brand new episode! The guys are joined by Front Office Sports Reporter, Alex Schiffer to talk about his reporting on the situation. What happened exactly and how big will the consequences be? Alex has covered the Porter brothers since high school, did he ever see something like this happen? Eric and Paul th…

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Canadian National Team Coach Jordi Fernández & Raptors Legend Mo Pete! 1:02:14

28d ago1:02:14

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another loaded edition of Smith & Jones! Canadian men's national team Head Coach Jordi Fernández joins the guys off the hop to recap the Olympic group draw. Jordi also talks about the impact former national team coaches Jay Triano and Nick Nurse have had on the program and discusses how the perception of Cana…

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Sam Gilliam: Exuberant Color, Unfurling Canvas 36:28

29d ago36:28

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Heralded by many as one of the most innovative contemporary abstract painters, Sam Gilliam created art over decades and decades that challenges the parameters of painting and sculpture, encouraging his viewers to reexamine their relationship to space and object. Join our hosts as they talk about this celebrated artist from their signature different…

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Leigh Ellis on the International Language of Basketball 43:45

1M ago43:45

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with a special episode this week! Leigh Ellis joins the guys from Brazil, the latest stop in Ellis' '20 games in 20 Cities' basketball tour. How has Leigh found travelling the world and trying to play 20 pickup games in 20 different cities? What's he learned not only about himself, but about the game of basketball a…

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Maurice Sendak: The Wildest Thing of All 33:06

1M ago33:06

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Maurice Sendak, award-winning writer and illustrator of children's books, is a ubiquitous staple of so many people's imaginations and memories. He illustrated over 150 books, including one of the most beloved children's books of all-time: "Where the Wild Things Are." Join our hosts as they discuss the importance of Sendak's work, and unravel the da…

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If it ain't Baroque, it ain't Bernini 37:10

1M ago37:10

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Propelled by the Catholic Church and the Counter-Reformation, 17th century Baroque art was pious, dramatic, theatrical and emotionally intense. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's sculptures typify these ideals, and showcase their maker's poetic mastery of material. Join our hosts as they discuss Bernini's sordid biography, and the key works he sculpted that wi…

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Noah Croom On Basketball Development & Reflecting on the Vancouver Grizzlies 31:29

2M ago31:29

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with a new episode! They are joined by former assistant GM and current player agent Noah Croom! The guys go over how the pipeline to the NBA has changed with Noah. From the development of young players to the influx of Europeans, are we in a worse position now? How has the way referees are calling games impacted the…

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Western Conference Playoff Picture w/ Derek Harper & Tim Roye + Sumit Arora on Raptors Uprising 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another edition of Smith & Jones! 16-year NBA vet and Dallas Mavericks commentator Derek Harper joins the guys to go over his thoughts on the Mavs right now. Can they be legit contenders in the West despite there poor defense and who else does Derek see as a threat out of the West? Then, voice of the Golden Sta…

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Under the Covers with Hanksy aka Adam Lucas aka Adam Himebauch 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Contemporary artist, Adam Himebauch, has lived a lot of lives. He peppered the streets of Lower Manhattan with punny street art for years under the moniker Hanksy, painted colorful, pulsating murals and canvases as Adam Lucas and, now as Adam Himebauch, is tackling his most conceptual, trenchant era to date. Join our hosts as they discuss Himebauch…

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Rex Chapman: A Basketball Life 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former professional basketball player and social media influencer, Rex Chapman! They preview his new book 'It's Hard for Me to Live with Me.' How did he deal with addiction and playing basketball at a high level? How aware was he that he was dealing with mental health issues at the time of his playing days? T…

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Lady Pink: First Lady of Graffiti 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Lady Pink, born Sandra Fabara, was a prominent figure in 1980s graffiti culture, and continues to be a trailblazing woman in the field. Although the world of graffiti was heavily male-dominated and physically dangerous, Lady Pink was undeterred, painting on subway cars, trainyards and walls right alongside the men. Join our hosts as they celebrate …

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Post-Deadline Thoughts w/ Bobby Marks & Siakam on the Pacers w/ Pat Boylan 49:44

2M ago49:44

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back for another week! The guys welcome on Pat Boylan, Indiana Pacers radio host and sideline reporter, to discuss the addition of Pascal Siakam, his fit with the team, what has he added, and if Indiana is a legit contender now. The guys then get into what lessons the Raptors can learn from the Pacers' rebuild and if i…

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AI Copy-right or Copy-wrong? 37:29

2M ago37:29

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AI technology is starting to transform every area of life, including the process of making art. Artists are using AI more and more in their work, some as a tool and others as an entirely new conceptual practice. Either way, art made partially, or entirely, by a program is proving to be an uncharted territory when it comes to legality and copyright …

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Raptors Trade Deadline Review w/ Scott Perry & Doug Smith 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back to break down the NBA trade deadline! The guys kick off the show with Doug Smith, Toronto Star Raptors reporter, who looks into Toronto's business today, if the organization picked the right direction, and what we expect to see for the rest of the season. Finally, former New York Knicks General Manager and current…

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Grant Wood, An American(a) Icon 30:36

2M ago30:36

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Grant Wood's 1930 painting "American Gothic" is one of the most recognizable images in art. Quoted, satired and parodied, this painting's legacy is undeniably enduring, but what exactly is the painting saying to its viewers? Join our hosts as they deep dive into this ubiquitous work, and others, to sort through Wood's complicated, often disparate, …

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Ryan Hollins & Alvin Williams on How It Feels to be Traded & Honouring Players 52:29

3M ago52:29

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptors point guard and current Sportsnet Analyst Alvin Williams! They go over some of his stories of being traded, and how it feels for the players. The guys also get into whether or not Vince Carter's number should be retired in Toronto and what retiring a number means. Alvin also shares his thoughts…

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Cindy Sherman, the Original Selfie? 34:19

3M ago34:19

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Among the most ground-breaking of contemporary photographers, Cindy Sherman explores themes of fantasy, feminism, (art) history, the abject, and the self through her work. Using makeup, costumes and staged scenery to manipulate her appearance and perform as various characters, Sherman is technically the subject of her photographs; however, the Sher…

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18: MARY RYAN: DOCTOR, SCHOLAR, WIFE, MOTHER, SURVIVOR, DOG LOVER, COLD WATER SWIMMER TALKS . PERSONALITY DISORDER, GOOD & BAD PRIESTS, BEING A G.P. POWER, VIOLENCE, NOT BEING BELIEVED, 7 YEARS OF HOSPITAL ... 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

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Nate Bjorkgren on Challenges of Being a Head Coach + Howard Beck on Bucks' Next Steps 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another jam packed episode! To start things off, senior NBA writer from the Ringer Howard Beck joins the show. They get into everything going on in Milwaukee and what led to the firing of Adrian Griffin. Next, they get into Beck's thoughts on the Raptors moves, and how long he thinks this rebuild could take. …

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Ushering in Modernity with Manet 42:22

3M ago42:22

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During the mid-19th century, there was a schism among artists between painting in a traditional manner that evoked the past, and disrupting that past and creating something innovative and new. Édouard Manet painted work that perfectly synthesizes this tension between the historical and the contemporary, forging an important path toward modernity. J…

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Pascal Siakam Trade Reaction w/ Ric Bucher & Kevin Pelton 50:30

3M ago50:30

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones start off today's episode on the heels of Masai Ujiri's post-trade press conference. They discuss if they share his faith about winning in Toronto, whether or not any more trade are coming, and what happened to the relationship between Masai and Pascal Siakam over the summer. Later on, FOX Sports 1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher h…

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Raptors' Next Steps with Marc Spears + John Ireland on LeBron's L.A. Legacy 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another jam-packed episode! ESPN and Andscape writer Marc Spears joins to talk about how RJ Barrett is fitting in with the Raptors since the trade, why this is projecting to be a rare win-win transaction in the league, and what's on the horizon in Toronto. Next, Lakers radio play-by-play voice John Ireland we…

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Breaking Down the OG Anunoby Trade w/ P.J. Carlesimo & Brian Mahoney 53:58

4M ago53:58

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones breakdown everything to do with the OG Anunoby trade. First they are joined by the Associated Press Knicks reporter Brian Mahoney to take a look the trade from the Knicks perspective. What did the Raptors get with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley? Where does this trade leave the Knicks now too? Then former NBA coach and br…

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Raptors Trade OG Anunoby, RJ Barrett Comes Home 24:59

4M ago24:59

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones share their reaction to the Toronto Raptors trading away OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick. We get Raptors TV voice Matt Devlin's thoughts on the trade, the mood of the team following the loss of OG in the locker room, and if this…

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Smith & Jones Holiday Best-Of: Canada Basketball Edition 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another holiday best of edition! They look back on the year that was in Canada basketball with the General Manager of the national team Rowan Barrett, longtime member Carl English, and current Bronze medalist Dwight Powell! The guys also look back on some of there favorite interviews of the year from NBA champi…

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Smith & Jones Holiday Best-Of: Raptors Edition 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones look back on 2023 with some of their favourite interviews from the past year. This week they concentrate on conversations with former Raptors players Amir Johnson, TJ Ford, Jose Calderon, Dell Curry, Charlie Villanueva, and ‘The Junkyard Dog’ Jerome Williams. Happy Holidays from Smith & Jones! The views and opinions expres…

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Catching Up w/ Tyler Hansbrough & Taking a Look at the Hawks w/ Steve Holman 56:09

4M ago56:09

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back for another jammed packed week! They are joined by former Raptor and Naismith player of the year, Tyler Hansbrough! They go over what he is getting up to in his retirement, some of his favorite memories from both college and his time in Toronto. They then get into some of the players he most enjoys watching now. The…

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17: RICHARD MORTON JACK TALKS IN-DEPTH ON NICK DRAKE: THE ‘FIVE LEAVES LEFT’ ‘PINK MOON’ SINGER-SONGWRITER’, HIS LYRICS, CAMBRIFGE UNERSITY, ISLAND RECORDS, CHRIS BLACKWELL, EXPECTATIONS, FEAR, DISAPPOINTMENT ... 1:45:38

4M ago1:45:38

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Music biographer, reviewer, and co-founder of elvinyl.com Richard Morton Jack joins host Jeremy Thomas to discuss 'Nick Drake: The Life' and much more.Many people thought that Nick Drake was going to be hugely successful in the 1970s. His three albums were all critically acclaimed, yet did not sell. Tragically, he took his own life when he was 26. …

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Catching Up with Chris Childs + Canadian Coaching Legend Jon Goodwillie 1:02:53

5M ago1:02:53

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a new episode! The guys catch up with former Raptors point guard Chris Childs and chat about everything he is doing off the court now, some of stories from his time in Toronto, and memories of playing with Vince Carter. Later on, Eric and Paul debate their favourite players to watch in the current NBA. Next u…

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Thoughts on the Raptors at the Quarter Point, In-Season Tournament & Eddie Johnson! 54:07

5M ago54:07

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! The pair kick things off with their thoughts on the Raptors at the quarter point of the season, including what has impressed them and what has left them wanting more. Former NBA point guard, NBA on Sirius XM host, and Suns broadcaster, Eddie Johnson joins the guys to chat about the top storylines surrounding the …

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Alvin Williams on the Impact of Fans & Chuck Swirsky on Bulls Season so Far! 56:17

5M ago56:17

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by the radio voice of the Chicago Bulls, and former Raptors play by play voice Chuck Swirsky to give us his favorite holiday memoires while working in the league! The guys then get into how the game has changed, and what he has seen from the Bulls so far this year. Then former Raptors point guard, and current Sp…

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Rowan Barrett on Canada Basketball & Dwane Casey on Life After Coaching 58:54

5M ago58:54

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Rowan Barrett, General Manager of the Team Canada's National Men's Senior team! They go over everything that happened this summer from the coaching change, to the challenges the team faced in the FIBA World Cup. Rowan also shares what to expect going forward with the roster for next summer. Later on, former R…

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Dwight Powell on Canada's World Cup, Tim Legler on the New NBA, & Scott McCullough on Load Management 1:08:46

6M ago1:08:46

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! They look back at the summer that was for Canada Basketball with national team member and Dallas Maverick, Dwight Powell! How did it feel to finally qualify for the Olympics? And what can Canadian fans expect from the program moving forward? Next, the guys talk to former Head Trainer of the Toronto Raptors, Scott…

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16: Top actress, impressionist of Dead Ringers, talks about growing up in a house dominated by Liverpool FC and her father's Schizophrenia. Her love of Thora Hird's certainty. Spitting Image, winning ... 1:30:10

8M ago1:30:10

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Jan Ravens did not enjoy her childhood, did not like being teased about her father . Did not like feeling such a powerless child. Jan talks about how being ill, causing a serious weight loss and his made her the most popular gal down at the disco. How this and impersonating teachers to her fellow pupils gave her some much needed power. She talks of…

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Season Finale w/ Alvin Williams & Jalen McDaniels! 58:47

10M ago58:47

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back for the final time this season! They go over Fred VanVleet's departure and what it means for the team both on and off the court. They are then joined by the newest member of the Toronto Raptors, Jalen McDaniels! He joins Eric fresh from his introductory press conference to share his excitement about joining the Rapt…

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Getting Romanced by Delacroix 38:44

10M ago38:44

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Eugène Delacroix--innovative, creative, with a flare for drama--was a transformative figure in the art world during the 19th century. Bucking the traditionalism of more rigid French academic painting, Delacroix forged his own style, celebrating passion, the exotic and moments imbued with the utmost intensity. Join our hosts as they discuss the cont…

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Catching Up w/ Mike James & Andrew Nicholson! 1:04:13

10M ago1:04:13

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor Mike James to look back on his career, from playing in the CBA to the backcourt of the championship Detroit Pistons. They also chat about his memories of playing in Toronto, what he saw in a young Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, and why he ultimately left the Raptors. The guys also get …

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Understanding Gradey Dick w/ Blair Kerkhoff 18:38

10M ago18:38

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are coming to you live following Gradey Dick's introductory press conference! The pair offer their thoughts the Raptors' first round pick both on and off the court, how Gradey can help the team address their most pressing issues, and if he can slot into the rotation this year. Later on, Blair Kerkhoff, Jayhawks reporter fo…

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Alvin Williams on Raptors Off Season Thus Far & Wes Brown on Canadians to Watch in the Draft! 53:52

10M ago53:52

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back! They are joined by Former Raptor and current Television color man Alvin Williams! The guys go over some of Alvin's draft memories and what he remebers most about his entry into the NBA. The guys then get into how they feel the Raptors off season has gone thus far. Does Alvin expect to see Fred VanVleet back in a Ra…

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Mile High Champions w/ Popeye Jones & Carl English + The Rajaković Report w/ Eric Hassletine 1:09:44

11M ago1:09:44

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The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions! Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Nuggets Assistant Coach Popeye Jones to chat about the feeling he had when the final horn went off, his conversations with Nikola Jokić after the job was done, and the unique skillset Jokić possess. Later on, Carl English, former Canadian national team player, shares his …

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The Brilliance of Nikola Jokic w/ Randy Foye + P.J. Carlesimo 46:57

11M ago46:57

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! The pair kick things off with their thoughts on the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic's impressive showing, and if the Miami Heat can claw back into it. ESPN Radio colour commentator P.J. Carlesimo joins the guys to remark over what Jokic has been able to do this postseason and how Miami can stop him. Later on, former Nug…

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NBA Finals Preview w/ Mark Jones + Doug Smith on Raptors' Next Coach 51:44

11M ago51:44

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with a new edition of Smith and Jones! The guys start off offering their thoughts on Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Miami Heat held off the Boston Celtics' near-historic comeback. The guys then welcome on Toronto Star NBA and Raptors reporter Doug Smith to go over all the latest from the Raptors' hea…

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Nicky Chinn talks about being given ECT aged 16. How he coped with severe depression throughout his life, while-writing over 50 hits with Mike Chapman. Songs like Tiger Feet, Blockbuster, Devil Gate Drive ... 1:41:27

11M ago1:41:27

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Ambassador to Bipolar UK, animal lover, Nicky Chinn waited nearly many years to discover the best ways to stay sane. Alongside his songwriter partner Mike Chapman, Nicky enjoyed huge success around he world, including wining three Ivor Novello awards. Acts like Sweet, Mud, Racey, Suzi Quatro, Smokie, Toni Basil, Tina Turner and Huey Lewis. Nicky al…

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