Louis Zatzman And Samson Folk

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The RapcastThe Definitive Raptors Season Review w/ Samson & LouisSamson Folk & Louis Zatzman get together for their annual jumbo pod to recap the Raptors season. 0:00 - Introductions0:50 - The Team Culture2:30 - Scottie Barnes the team leader6:44 - Coach Darko30:55 - Scottie Barnes47:55 - Immanuel Quickley58:55 - RJ Barrett1:06:25 - Jakob Poeltl1:18:22 - Gradey Dick1:30:05 - Ja'Kobe Walter1:38:20 - Jonathan Mogbo1:44:03 - Jamal Shead1:51:53 - Ochai Agbaji 2025-04-222h 18

The RapcastMaking Sense of the Raptors Backcourt w/ Samson & LouisSamson Folk & Louis Zatzman discuss the latest in the Raptors realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-011h 16

The RapcastAre the Raptors on the right track? - Samson's Mailbag w/ LouisSamson Folk is joined by Louis Zatzman to answer listener questions and check in on how the Raptors season is going so far.Don't forget to like, comment and share the video.Please Support Our Sponsors!Sober Carpenter: https://sobercarpenter.com/0:00 - Introductions1:30 - Are the Raptors on the right track?8:40 - Projecting players onto good teams16:35 - Fandom20:18 - Olynyk/Brown/Boucher trades24:45 - Scottie as a roll man 32:45...2024-12-2154 min

The RapcastScottie Barnes Film Room, Early trade talk?? And can this team win?? - Samson's MailbagSamson Folk is joined by Louis Zatzman to answer listener questions and to discuss Scottie Barnes' return and much more about the Raptors.0:00 - Introductions1:40 - Davion + re-sign??12:50 - Scottie Film Room37:50 - Does Mogbo stay with the big club??41:50 - IQ & Scottie's development45:10 - Should the Raptors double?46:30 - Best Raptors lineups50:40 - TRADE TALKS55:45 - What type of player do we want?1:00:12 - Louis, the beersman 2024-11-231h 08

The RapcastScottie & Gradey Team Up / Final Roster Spots / Defensive Improvements - Samson's MailbagSamson Folk takes listener questions with Louis Zatzman. They discuss how many All-Stars are on the Toronto Raptors' roster, Scottie Barnes' improvements, and a whole bunch of basketball stuff.0:00 - Introductions1:20 - How many All-Stars are on the roster?5:50 - Gradey Dick's Development9:30 - Scottie's Unique Development11:35 - Gradey's Shooting17:15 - The Raptors are Screening Better21:22 - Scottie & Gradey better than Scottie & IQ?27:33 - Can a Gorilla play basketball?30:35 - Can the...2024-10-191h 29

The RapcastTHE DEFINITIVE SEASON REVIEW w/ Samson & LouisSamson Folk is joined by Louis Zatzman to discuss what went well, and what went poorly during the Raptors season.0:00 - Introduction + season as a whole1:35 - Ranking our fav acts of the szn9:10 - Celebrating & Reviewing Scottie15:05 - Scottie changed how teams defended him19:15 - The key to the IQ + Scottie partnership25:20 - Scottie's jumper mechanics27:10 - Scottie, the elite defensive playmaker34:30 - Immanuel Quickley38:40 - Quickley changing speeds 2024-04-222h 36

The RapcastHeartbreak at the Buzzer - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson & LouisSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman detail the Raptors loss to the Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2947 min

The RapcastLead Guards & New Eras w/ Samson Folk & Louis ZatzmanSamson Folk & Louis Zatzman discuss the Raptors after the big trade, their west coast road trip, and the path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-131h 50

The RapcastScottie's Leap, Pascal's role, and an elite defense - Raptors Weekly Podcast w/ Samson & LouisSamson Folk & Louis Zatzman get together to talk about the early part of the Raptors season.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions1:00 - New team, new expectations3:25 - Scottie is making the leap12:00 - Pascal's role29:40 - The tremendous defense40:12 - Gradey Dick's big game46:35 - Rotation decisions54:30 - Schroder's performances so far1:01:40 - Goodbyes Learn more...2023-10-301h 03

The RapcastDarko Deep Dive: Analyzing Rajaković's career and coaching beliefs w/ Samson Folk & Louis ZatzmanSamson Folk & Louis Zatzman talk all about Darko Rajakovic's career and how he'll impact the Raptors.Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions2:20 - Darko's coaching history7:45 - Darko's Coaching Ideals15:00 - Darko's effect on Scottie Barnes17:55 - Can the players on the roster, play in Darko's style?22:45 - The importance of cutting26:50 - Different ways to initiate offense36:00 - Quick adaptability39:25...2023-06-131h 05

The RapcastReviewing Every Player & the Season w/ Samson Folk & Louis ZatzmanSamson Folk & Louis Zatzman get together to review the Raptors season. Timestamps may be effected by 30 seconds to 1 minute due to implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:50 - Nick Nurse's firing8:06 - Pascal Siakam21:55 - Fred VanVleet32:33 - Scottie Barnes52:10 - O.G. Anunoby1:03:40 - Jakob Poeltl1:12:40 - Gary Trent Jr.1:23:00 - Precious Achiuwa1:31:40 - Otto Porter Jr.1:31:55 - Chris Boucher1:36:50...2023-04-242h 15

The RapcastFred's playmaking, Pascal adjusting, and Poeltl destroying w/ Louis Zatzman - Raptors Weekly PodcastHost Samson Folk brings on his pal Louis Zatzman to talk about the Raptors elder statesmen, and how they've been doing so far this season. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introduction/Setup3:00 - Fred VanVleet, selfish or no?6:55 - Comparisons inform perception8:58 - How do the Raptors succeed on offense?10:25 - Fred or Pascal, who is beating their defender?12:35 - Fred on-ball vs. off-ball18:30 - How has...2023-03-061h 36

The RapcastFred VanVleet's Role, Contract, and Trade Talks w/ Louis Zatzman and all the StatsHost Samson Folk brings on Louis Zatzman to talk about everything: Fred VanVleet. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds to 1 minute from implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions2:18 - Fred's contract situation4:10 - Is Fred exaggerating his change in role?10:30 - Have Fred's injuries affected his C&S jumper?19:04 - Fred's jumper is unbelievably important to the Raptors25:15 - Louis vs. Samson, has Fred been very good?35:22 - Do you trade Fred?54:30 - What does a...2023-01-091h 23

Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto RaptorsWhat has made Pascal Siakam better than ever this season? w/ Samson FolkIn Episode 1298, Sean Woodley is joined by Samon Folk (Raptors Republic) to break down the play of Toronto Raptors superstar Pascal Siakam and what has happened to see him achieve top tier status among stars around the league. Off the top, they discuss whether or not anything has changed in Siakam's approach in 2022-23 compared to last year to allow him to average career-bests across the board. Has he added anything notable to his game? Or is he just supremely refined in his always rock solid process? Next, they examine the Raptors' struggling half court offense and why Siakam's...2022-12-0940 min

The RapcastPascal goes inferno, but the Raptors come up short w/ Blake Murphy & Louis Zatzman - Raptors Reaction PodcastHost Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Nets w/ Blake Murphy & Louis Zatzman.Reggie Evans Award: "Fred?" "Sure."QR Comment: spanishsupafly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2229 min

The RapcastWrapping up the preseason w/ Louis Zatzman - Raptors Reaction PodcastHost Samson Folk is joined by Louis Zatzman to talk about the Raptors win over the Celtics and the preseason as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1546 min

The Rapcast#1598 - What off-season options do the Raptors have? w/ Louis Zatzman - Raptors Weekly PodcastHost Samson Folk brings on Louis Zatzman to talk about what options the Raptors have to improve their team in the off-season.You can watch this discussion on YouTube.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1753 min

The Rapcast#1592 - The Definitive Season Review w/ Louis ZatzmanSamson Folk talks to Louis Zatzman about everything in the Raptors season. Offensive principles, defensive principles, scheme, and talking about every player 1 by 1. A whole bunch of Raptors stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-032h 35

The Rapcast#1590 - Cooling down from Game 6 - No Off DaysSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman discuss Game 6 after their second watch is done, and their pieces are printed. Last one of the season, so thank you for tuning in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2918 min

The Rapcast#1585 - Leading with Defense - No Off DaysSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman discuss the Raptors Game 5 victory after their second watch is done, and their pieces have been printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2636 min

The Rapcast#1582 - We've got a stew going - No Off DaysSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman come together to discuss Game 4 after their second watch is done, and their pieces are printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2429 min

The Rapcast#1577 - Down 0-3, scraping the bottom of the barrel - No Off DaysSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman are doing a “next day” podcast where they come together to discuss the game from the night before, after their second watch is done and their pieces have been printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2137 min

The Rapcast#1573 - Game 3 Adjustments - No Off DaysSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman are doing a “next day” podcast where they come together to discuss the game from the night before, after their second watch is done and their pieces have been printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1925 min

The Rapcast#1571 - A quick assessment of Game 1 - No Off DaysSamson Folk and Louis Zatzman are doing a "next day" podcast where they come together to discuss the game from the night before, after their second watch is done and their pieces have been printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1714 min

The Rapcast#1536 - The Big Man Episode w/ Louis Zatzman - Raptors Weekly PodcastHost Samson Folk brings on his dear friend and famed writer, Louis Zatzman to talk about the Raptors big man rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-141h 15

The Rapcast#1499 - Telling Basketball Stories w/ Louis Zatzman - Loving BasketballHost Samson Folk brings on his dear friend, Louis Zatzman to discuss his favourite thing about basketball - stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-0824 min

Minute BasketballMinute Basketball LIVE: In defense of Pascal SiakamLouis: Last week we did what we called then our most take-y Minute Basketball takes ever when we discussed the State of the Wing. We are getting much, much take-ier this week. This is Minute Basketball LIVE. And we are talking Pascal Siakam.Samson: That's right. And basically the reasons why we are doing this is because Pascal Siakam lives in an extremely polarized, always-on-trial version of life currently. Or basketball life. And the reason for that is there are multitudes, there's a myriad amount of things that are happening that make Pascal Siakam a...2021-11-2533 min

The Rapcast#1421 - The return of Pascal, helping off the corner, and capturing a ceiling w/ Louis Zatzman - Raptors Weekly PodcastHost Samson brings on his dear friend, Louis Zatzman (of RR and 538 fame) to talk about the latest in Raptorville. Time stamps could be changed by 30 seconds or a minute because of ads. 0:55 - Helping off the corner! 13:45 - The return of Pascal Siakam17:00 - Pascal Siakam is Ip Man18:19 - Dune reference, hell yeah20:34 - Pascal on ball22:54 - Maintaining Advantage24:34 - Creating, extending, finishing advantage28:35 - How it feels when...2021-11-081h 14

The Rapcast#1395 - A Look at Every Player Ahead of Pre-Season w/ Louis ZatzmanSamson Folk brings on his wonderfully talented friend Louis Zatzman, to talk about every player on the Raptors training camp roster. It's a long one, strap in.Fred VanVleet will have to carry the team, and what that meansThe imperfect utilization of Pascal SiakamThe Gruesome Twosome of Siakam & VanVleetKhem Birch and the Center PositionPrecious Achiuwa, a defensive gamechanger?Chris Boucher with another step?Preferred Starting 5'sDragic remains a very good playerThe Partnership of Bobby Webster and Masai UjiriThe Skinny on GTJThe Scottie Barnes ExperienceOG Anunoby and Wonderful PotentialThe Small Window of opportunity for Yuta WatanabeMalachi...2021-09-302h 19

Minute BasketballMinute Basketball: Short KingsHomogeneity lends itself to utopia and dystopia both. The idea that humanity would eventually produce enough to fulfill everyone’s needs led to Star Trek and to Francis Fukuyama, to HG Wells and Karl Marx. But the idea that everyone’s needs can be fulfilled comes inherent with the degradation of culture and purpose: think Brave New World, Harrison Bergeron, The Giver. The modern NBA is balancing on the same blade. On April 16, Nick Nurse was discussing positionless basketball and said that he won’t be happy until everyone on the court is 6-foot-10...2021-05-1316 min

Minute BasketballMinute Basketball LIVE: FandomLouis: Welcome to Minute Basketball Live! The first Minute Basketball Live! I'm looking at Samson and his gorgeous place. He looks wonderful. I just am happy to see him. It's fun to talk together. How are you doing buddy?Samson: I'm doing alright. Hanging out. I just got a DM from Blake that says “Lourdes!”, so I'm guessing Gurriel hit a home run or something, and we were talking about how much we appreciated him for his vibes. That's something I'm looking forward to catching up on once this is over. Maybe a home run to c...2021-04-1522 min

Minute BasketballMinute Basketball: Path DependenceI spent last week in the woods, hiking through the tramped snowbanks of scattered sections of the Bruce Trail. It could not have been more distinct from Samson’s surroundings, with an iguana living in the waving palm tree outside of his apartment. It’s fresh in the woods, clear. You can sneak up on your thoughts, ones that wouldn’t be home otherwise, from directions you wouldn’t otherwise consider. All the time walking in past footsteps that have beaten the snow into something slick and intentional.My dog, Millie, trod the trails with my wife...2021-01-1410 min

Minute BasketballMinute Basketball: Your own worst enemyThere’s depth to the idea that we are our own worst enemies. It’s inherently appealing, in the sense that we are in control of our own destinies, the protagonists of our own realities. Nothing can stop us but us, context be damned. It’s akin to the Protestant ethic, of course, that tangible manifestations of our success reflect our internal compasses. But it goes deeper in the religious context; the Devil’s greatest weapon is deception. In other words, the Devil doesn’t wreck you unless you fail to check you. Perhaps a tad too deep in th...2020-08-0611 min

Minute BasketballMinute Basketball: Changing your stripes and weathering the stormIf I’ve learned anything since March 13, it’s that life is unpredictable. We all know that theoretically, of course. But the last 139 days of, mostly, unceasing and unfamiliar sameness, have hammered that lesson into my brain. Unpredictability is tangible, now. We create routine as an adaptation, a response. So basketball is back now, and with it again comes an old routine. I will try to remember that chaos runs deeper. Some backstory. Samson Folk and I ran the Black Box Report together, but it was a little too plane crash-y, in more ways than one. We liked...2020-07-3010 min

Minute BasketballChanging your stripes and weathering the stormThe audio version of the world famous Minute Basketball Newsletter, from Louis Zatzman and Samson Folk. Discussing Dennis Schroder, the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James, and Kyle Lowry in this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit minutebasketball.substack.com 2020-07-2810 min