On With John: Recent Episodes
John Tiamzon
New to basketball and want to keep in touch with all things Toronto basketball? On With John: A podcast for casual basketball fans to listen and keep in the know of all things Toronto Raptors basketball in a beginner-level type of learning.
This episode was recording on a cheap little Amazon microphone, but hey the quality of audio might not be clear, but the quality of content is TOP NOTCH. How do you shower? What's your odd food combinations? Are recordings of recordings weird? Can you get angry for a positive reason? All this will be uncovered..
This episode discusses the many hot takes that we think are a Hot Take, plus trying to play Valorant while recording this podcast is all sorts of disorganized. So, enjoy listening to three gamers having a conversation on what's hot, what's not, and everything in between.
Note: Not all podcasts will be recorded like this, but tried a new thing and we learned a lot from this one episode. Whether you understand what's happening in the background or not, our reactions in the game can hopefully help you visualize what we see.
This episode discusses the realm of gaming and the gaming culture and the community. As games (and technology) evolve and improve, sometimes what the culture was back then is not what it is now. Questions like "Why is the gaming community toxic?" to "Why do people use gaming as a way to date others?", they will all be answered on this episode.
In this episode, I discuss how the Toronto Raptors were able to make this series more competitive, now winning 2 in a row and heading back to Toronto for Game 6. Discussing how the strategies were for the Raptors, and how the Philadelphia 76ers weren't able to close out the series, as well as predictions heading in to Game 6.
WE NEED YOU RAPTORS FANS TO BRING YOUR ENERGY FOR THURSDAY!
Audio intro and podcast intro aren't balanced, so turn down the volume after the Quarter Time* intro if you need to haha
With a special guest, Kemuel, we discuss our thoughts of Game 2, what we were thinking going into Game 3, before sharing our thoughts after the heartbreaking game. Ending it off with our thoughts going into Game 4, down 0-3. Embiid is a monster, the Raptors are learning, and Scottie Barnes is injured. A lot can happen if we can Just. Win. One! A lot to discuss in this one, so sit back, relax, and let's talk!
Guess who's back?? Lots to discuss after watching Game 1 of the Toronto Raptors' first round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, and you can already tell the frustration is about to come in this one. What will the Raptors plan going into Game 2? Can we stop Tyreese Maxey while containing Joel Embiid and James Harden? Can we stay out of foul trouble and make our shots?
After a long 19 months away from Canada, the Raptors have just played their first basketball game in Toronto since February 2020. The roster is different, but the team is the same. A lot of initial thoughts looking at our new look Raptors, from the rookies to the undrafted to the newly signed players. Here are my thoughts and points on the Raptors' first preseason game.
I talk about the Toronto Raptors' organization, who's on the roster currently, and what predictions I have set for them for the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season. Who are the Raptors' starting 5? Where do the Raptors go from here? Can they bring themselves back to the top in their first year without Kyle Lowry?
The starting buffer for the upcoming podcast "On With John". Stay tuned as the Raptors season starts soon!