Episodes
On episode 5 of the Raps unPublished podcast, we are joined by one of the OG GMs in Toronto Raptors history, Glen Grunwald. Akil and Matt take it way back with Glen’s college days at Indiana with teammate Isiah Thomas and behind the Vince Carter draft-day trade. They also look forward to the next chapter of Canada Basketball. It’s the quarter mark and we talk this season’s signature wins for your Toronto Raptors. Akil and Matt give their inspirations to basketball and we introduce...
Published 11/29/18
On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast Akil sits down with two Toronto natives in Duane Notice and Myck Kabongo of the Raptors905. Duane and Myck talk horror stories playing overseas, their most notable moments from college; including Kabongo spitting bars with Kevin Durant, and the rise of Toronto's basketball culture. Akil and Matt highlight Fred's best night so far this season and key injuries to the roster. Also, like always Akil tries to one-up Matt at everything as he...
Published 11/21/18
This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, Matt is back from the road with a 1-on-1 with Serge Ibaka. They dive deep into Ibaka's background to the NBA, the adjustments of raising his daughter in North America, and the story behind his show 'How hungry are you?'. Akil and Matt breakdown Pascal Siakam's best week as a professional NBA player and look ahead to the Raptors upcoming 4-game east coast road trip. Also, Akil goes off on Matt's Mount Rushmore of dream dinner guests and they talk...
Published 11/15/18
This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, we are joined by Alex Wong with our co-hosts Akil Augustine and Randy Urban. They reflect on Alex's piece 'The Making of the GOAT Jersey: An Oral History of the Raptors Throwback'. Alex aka stevenlebron has written for GQ, The Undefeated, The New Yorker, Bleacher Report, SLAM Magazine, theScore, the list goes on. Matt Tiereny is on the road, so Akil was happy to have Randy on to discuss possibly seeing the best season by Kyle Lowry in his 13th...
Published 11/07/18
Raps unPublished is the official Toronto Raptors podcast co-hosted by Akil Augustine and Matt Tierney. We'll bring you unmatched Raptors access, digging deep into some untold stories, and providing laughs with noteworthy guests. Akil and Matt give their best takes on the Raptors on-court performances and will keep you in the loop with everything else surrounding the team.
Published 11/01/18
Seems like a long time since episode 3 but the boys are back on the road in Indiana & joined by another member of the infamous Bench Mob, Delon Wright. Topics include: Baseball, sibling rivalry, Best/Worst dressed on the team & what Delon thought of Jakob Poeltl the first time they met. Subscribe & listen also on iTunes & Stitcher.
Published 03/14/18
Matty D makes a last second arrival to NYC just in time to record the third episode this season with guest host Pascal Siakam. Topics include: Priesthood, Yak & Skills secret draft workout, who's the best baller out of the 4 Siakam brothers & a challenge to DeMar DeRozan. The guys also decide to rile up Matty T with some nonsensical English Premier League banter at the end. Enjoy. #WeTheNorth
Published 01/10/18
Our co-host revolving chair continues as we are joined this week on the road in Indiana by Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet. Fred's underdog journey is discussed all the way from Rockford, Illinois to now playing in his second season in the NBA with the Raptors. Other topics include, Male perms, Mr. Big Time Norm Powell & Thanksgiving on the road. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
Published 11/24/17
We're back!....well 2 of us are & we need your help. Tell us who you want to hear on the Podcast & any new name suggestions are welcomed. In the meantime we recruited the legend Jack Armstrong to join Matt & Matt in Utah as the boys talk baseball, the Buffalo Bills & life on the road as the Toronto Raptors wrap up a gruelling road trip to start the season.
Published 11/04/17
Raptors.com's feature writer Holly MacKenzie joins the draft panel to discuss the Raps options w/ the 23rd overall pick. Matty T also sits down with prospects Nigel Hayes, Dylan Ennis & TJ Leaf discussing everything from hoops to donuts to Rom Com movies. #WeTheNorth
Published 06/16/17
We live to record another day! After a hard fought first round series w/ the Bucks, Pat & the Matts get together to recap the series win & preview another matchup w/ the Cavs. Other topics of discussion include; Planned outfits, Shoe game, Flatulence, NFL Draft, 905 & Netflix.
Published 04/30/17
Road Podcast! Pat & the Matts check in from Cleveland on the eve of the Raps final regular season game, assess the season that was & look ahead to the Playoffs & a matchup with the Bucks. Matty T loses the NCAA bet & is forced to pay his debt, Pat talks about his first TTC streetcar ride, scary plane rides are discussed & of course the infamous Post it Notes prank is covered in detail.
Published 04/12/17
Birthday Podcast! Patrick Patterson turns 28 yrs old & the topics of discussion include Oscars results (Pat didn't win), Pazookies, #PatPresents, PJ the Teddy Bear & Serge the fast talker. Matt & Pat also make their NCAA March Madness picks w/ a serious bet on the line.
Published 03/14/17
A lot has happened in 52 days. The Matt's & Pat are reunited for the first podcast of 2017. Topics include Kentucky Basketball (of course), the Grammys, the Superbowl, All-Star Weekend plus all three gentlemen make their Oscar predictions.
Published 02/10/17
1Matt, 2Pats & 1Norm as Matty D is on family duty so Norm Powell subs in for his first ever podcast. Topics of discussion include that Jodie Meeks/Kyle Lowry altercation, Holiday plans, The snowstorm of all snowstorms & one of the best quickfire round of questions yet.
Published 12/19/16
The hiatus is over! The boys are back from out West to talk about the start to the season, the infamous Sacramento game as well as catch up on American Thanksgiving, Pats Pranks & another night out at the movies for fans with PatPresents.
Published 11/29/16
The boys are reunited again & Pat wastes no time by bashing our intro beat. The Raptors PF also has some grooming advice for JV, calls out some teammates for being scaredy cats & of course we get to some hoops talk at some point. #WeTheNorth
Published 10/25/16
Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun joins Matt in Las Vegas to talk everything Summer League. Delon Wright and E.J. Singler also take the time to talk about their experience on the court as well as dish some dirt on their teammates.
Published 07/14/16
2 Matts, 2 Pats brings you a special 2016 Draft Podcast as Akil Augustine subs in for Matty D & Pat while Matt Tierney goes one on one with Draft Prospects, Perry Ellis, Malcolm Brogdon & Daniel Ochefu. Matt & Akil debate what the Raptors needs are and make their selections on who they think the team will take with the #9 pick. Finally, Matt sits down with Cory Joseph to discuss Canada Basketball and also what his Draft experience was like back in 2011.
Published 06/21/16
As the Toronto Raptors season comes to an end, so does the inaugural season of 2Matts, 2Pats. The Matts check in from BioSteel Centre and reminisce on an eventful and exciting year for the franchise where they recap a memorable playoff run and look ahead to the draft, summer league and a busy offseason ahead. Also, Matty D continues his protests for a new microphone as usual.
Published 06/03/16
The Matts return, with Pat in spirit, to preview the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Cavaliers. Matty D's age is revealed and the pair make their predictions for who will advance to the NBA Finals. Pat don't listen, Matty D doesn't miss you apparently. #WeTheNorth
Published 05/17/16
It's another Playoffs Podcast after TO advanced to Round 2. While Pat was busy winning basketball games, the Matts hopped on the mic to recap the Indiana series and give their thoughts on the Miami Heat. And of course there is more talk about the mic. #WeTheNorth
Published 05/02/16
It's a Playoffs edition of 2Matts, 2Pats as the Matts do a quick recap of the regular season and recap the opening two games of their first round series w/ Indiana. Even though Pat can't make it, the guys still had a special guest join them...The keeper of the infamous Mic. #WeTheNorth
Published 04/19/16
The men are back to touch on the Playoffs, Blue Jays baseball, the NCAA Championship game plus you won't wanna miss this episode's quickfire question topic with Pat...Ok it's all about his teammates!
Published 04/04/16
It's an NCAA Tournament edition of 2Matts, 2Pats where Matty D reminds Pat of Kentucky's result while he chirps Matty T for not attending North Carolina. The guys also talk about their scary experience on the team flight that Pat, of course, SnapChat'd.
Published 03/21/16