Zaya and Bryce breakdown the team's lack of energy, lack of interest and lack of connection after a brutal loss. Dwayne Casey's Pistons make it a clean sweep of the Raptors in their season series.
Zaya and Bryce can't believe what they are seeing. The mirage on this season has been lifted and the reality it bleak. The future is bright, but the optimism is a record low within the Kyle Lowry era for Jurassic Views.
Zaya and Bryce talk about a competitive game against one of the best teams in the league. However, despite some positive takeaways, especially on the defensive end, the result was still a loss. Where does the team go from here? Will they find a gem in the buy out market? Will they string together a few wins? Jurassic Views are becoming less hopeful.
Zaya and Bryce discuss the trade involving Norm Powell and the non trade of Kyle Lowry. Jurassic Views welcomes their first guest to the pod, former coach and two time Toronto city champion Brian Dymond, who also is Bryce's father.
Zaya and Bryce give mad love to the whole broadcast team last night, Kia, Meghan, Kayla, Kate and Amy, before having a rare debate about what will and should be done before the trade deadline. Good luck to all you listeners.
Jurassic Views walks through the valley of the shadows after the Raptors lose their ninth straight game, the longest losing streak in a decade. Instead of staying in darkness, Zaya and Bryce reflect on the golden era and the brightness of the Larry O'B. While they agree that the golden era is over, they do believe there will be a bright future.
Zaya and Bryce air their disappointment after a wasteful effort against the Cavs. The Raptors got out played, outsmarted, out worked and out coached. This game feels like a crossroads for Jurassic Views on the short and long term future of the team. Judgement Day is coming whether that be the trade deadline, Kyle's future, Masai's contract or the young promising core of the franchise. Or at least that's how Zaya and Bryce talk about it.
Zaya helps Bryce to warm his heart after another painful loss. Zaya and Bryce speak about disparity, not just in FTA in last night's game between the Raps and Jazz, but also and more importantly in the unequal treatment of women and men athletes at the NCAA basketball tournament in Indianapolis this year.
Zaya returns to JV like Fred and Pascal to the line up. Zaya and Bryce prioritize the deaths of the Asian women in Atlanta in this pod and then discuss last night's loss and the trade deadline. Take some time to read the work of William Lou and Alex Wong this week.
Bryce does this post game pod solo and shares more negative opinions with out Zaya around, focusing mostly on the unimpressive play of Terrence Davis. Still optimistic, Bryce does give some predictions on how the Raptors will finish the season should OG, Fred and Pascal reunite with the team for Wednesday's game.
After a beat down in the Queen City Zaya and Bryce begin to dream about the buy out market with Masai playing the role of a Jedi Master. Jurassic Views also recounts the 99 Knicks legendary playoff run and compares players like Spreewell, Ewing, Grandma Ma and Marcus Camby to current Raptors.
Zaya and Bryce relive the heartbreaking loss against the Hawks while trying to stay optimistic about the big picture. If you watched last night's game alone, please, be gentle with yourself today.
Zaya and Bryce compile and review their top ten All Time All Star Weekend Moments. This one's for the fans and the city.
Zaya and Bryce continue to call out inconsistent reffing while highlight career nights for Boucher (30 points) and Kyle (19 assists). Future considerations are discus including a 4 year contract for Norm and a all 12 hour parade route for Kyle Lowry upon retirement. Pure Raptor's propaganda here.
Zaya and Bryce talk about the painful watch of this game and how the team was not well prepared individually and also by the coaching staff. The conversation also includes jabs at Dwayne Casey and digs at Wayne Ellington.
Zaya breaks down a heavy leg loss by the Raptors, who were on a back to back vs the Miami Heat. This game had no room for error with Jimmy Butler back in the line up and the Raptors just couldn't be perfect, especially without Pascal in the 4th.
Jurassic Views looks at an iconic figure in basketball and the WNBA Chamique Holdsclaw. Her arrival on the big basketball stages of New York City, NCAA tournaments, the Olympics and the pros was in lock step with Michael Jordan's exits in 95 and 99. But as dominant and dynamic as Chamique was on the court, her work off the court was equally as significant and positively impacts the WNBA and the NBA today.
No Pascal. No Nick Nurse? Shiiiiit. Norm scores 30, Kyle adds his 16th franchise leading triple double and Yuta recovers from his dunk coma with a Tokyo Drift. Zaya and Bryce also tip their caps to Toronto sports icons Tim and Sid.
Jurassic Views keeps their feet on the ground in a loss, once again without Kyle Lowry. Officiating took the spotlight last night in the second half, unfortunately the Raps 3 point shooting was too poor to complete a comeback after a 21 deficit. The officials are called out by Zaya and Bryce with an ongoing trend of free throw attempt disparity.
Zaya and Bryce give a lively recount of another big win, this time against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jurassic Views highlights the major impact of TD, De'Andre Bembry and of course Chris Boucher whose legend continues to grows. Note: This podcast was recorded in a car in a shady parking lot in Vanier.
Zaya and Bryce talk about many things within this game along with things surrounding the game, including the Terrence Davis court case.
Jurassic Views celebrates a sweep in the Cream City as the Raps control and once again expose the Bucks in their arena.
Zaya and Bryce celebrate a quality bounce back victory in Milwaukee. The Fred VanVleet led Raps also welcomed back OG who was integral in the win.
Jurassic Views continues the series for Black History Month focusing on a great player and an even greater activist within the league. Mahmoud Abdul Rauf was like the Damian Lillard of his day and the league and journalists did him dirty after he protested the national anthem and flag.
Zaya and Bryce share their frustrations and disappointments after the Raptors threw a game away against the lowly Timberwolves. A big shout out to Karl Anthony Towns for his return to the league after a truly devastating year of loss caused by the pandemic.
Zaya leads the discussion on one of the great African American coaches, Temple's John Chaney. John, like his close friend Coach John Thompson did not just care for his players needs, but prepared them after their eventual exist of the game as a player.
Zaya and Bryce move on quickly from the loss, talking about old high school rivals to put this L to an Atlantic Division nemesis into perspective. The 90s R and B references continue as well as discussion about who is on the hot seat in the Eastern Conference.
After a routine victory in Washington, Zaya and Bryce discuss the arrival of Starter Powell, the progress of De'Andre Bembry and reflect on the decline of Russell Westbrook. Also, somebody FREE Bradley Beal!!!
Zaya and Bryce dedicate the Jurassic Views long pods to Black History Month beginning with a two part episode on a pair of hall of fame college coaches, John Thompson and John Chaney.
Zaya and Bryce are on rapid recap before two long podcasts on John Thompson and John Chaney to elevate Black History Month. In the game Nick gets ejected on Beale Street and then the Three 6ix Mafia of Norm, Pascal and Fred takeover for a impressive road win.
