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Join Canada's Court host Philip Drost for an in-depth basketball and hip-hop conversation with Juno Award–winning artist Shad. In this episode, Shad breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ upcoming season, shares his optimistic playoff predictions, and talks about the surprising parallels between basketball, creativity, and music. Shad also opens up about his new album Start Anew—a project that hits especially hard for sports fans dealing with heartbreak. Hear Shad reveal his NBA hip-hop comparison, the basketball references he’s dropped in past tracks, and how Canadian basketball culture continues to inspire his work. If you love Canadian hoops, the Raptors, NBA talk, or insightful artist interviews, this conversation is a must-watch.

Canadian basketball fans listen up, here’s your prep podcast for the NCAA’s 2025 March Madness tournament. Who are the Cinderella teams to watch? Who has a chance at winning the entire tournament? Who are some of the Canadians to watch throughout the tournament. Host Philip Drost and Canada’s Court regular Coach O, Olivier Jean Charles, are here with the breakdown. Listen to all the latest of episodes of Canada’s Court with host Philip Drost. Episodes include interviews around the NBA, the Toronto Raptors, the WNBA, the NCAA and Canada Basketball. Hear interviews with Raptors greats such as Jose Calderon and Amir Johnson, as well as Canadian pros such as Todd MacCulloch, Bridget Carleton and Kayla Alexander.

It’s been a tough first half of the season for the Toronto Raptors, with a lot of injuries and even more losses. But a couple weeks of some strong wins over tough opponents such as the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and the Golden State Warriors have people wondering what the potential of this team is as the trade deadline looms overhead. Philip Drost and Coach O discuss what the Raptors need to consider going forward, and how this season of development has gone so far.

Scott Morrison of Prince Edward Island is an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. But when he left his job in Australia, he wasn’t sure where he was going to work. Before that, he had applied for a couple NBA head coaching positions, including with the Boston Celtics. As he tells host Philip Drost, it’s been a journey that has helped him learn to be happy where he’s at.

José Calderón reflects on his eight seasons with the Toronto Raptors on the latest episode of Canada's Court. In conversation with host Philip Drost, José discusses splitting time with T.J. Ford, Kobe Bryant's 81 point game, and setting the record for the best free throw percentage in a single season. He also weighs on who might be the greatest Toronto Raptor of all time, among names such as Vince Carter, Kyle Lowry and Chris Bosh.

The Toronto Raptors are a league worst 2-10 to start the season, but it’s not without hope. Coach O (Olivier Jean-Charles) joins host Philip Drost to talk about how Grady Dick and RJ Barrett have played in the absence of Scottie Barnes, and what to expect from the rest of the season.

What Canadians are expected to have the biggest seasons in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season? Philip Drost and Coach O take turns drafting their All-Canadian lineup based on the upcoming season. Who do you think won the draft?

There were high expectations for Canadian basketball going into the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but each team met its own disappointment. The men fell in the quarterfinals after conquering the ‘Group of Death’, the women went winless in the group stage, and women’s 3x3 fell just short of the podium. In a roundtable discussion about the Olympics, host Philip Drost is joined by Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast, Chelsea Leite of Raptors HQ, and Coach O of the Project 365 Podcast.

Canada’s basketball medal hopes end as the men’s squad loses 82-73 to France in Olympic quarter finals, despite a 27 point effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Philip Drost and Coach O discuss the loss, and what happens next for this team.

The Canadian men’s team is getting set for its matchup against France in Olympic men’s basketball. Philip Drost and Coach O preview the matchup, and discuss the disappointing results from the Canadian women’s squad.

The Canadian men’s basketball team has conquered the “Group of Death” with a win over Spain to go 3-0 in group play. Philip Drost and Coach O (Olivier Jean-Charles) break down Canada’s victory and what to watch for in the playoff stage.

The Canadian women’s basketball team picked up its second loss of the Olympic tournament on Thursday. While Bridget Carleton lit it up for the Canadians, it wasn’t enough in the 70-65 loss against Australia. Now Canada will need a big win against Nigeria to go on to the playoff round. Host Philip Drost and Coach O break down the game and look ahead to Sunday.

The Canadian men’s team is now 2-0 at the Olympics after a 93-83 victory against a tough Australian team. RJ Barrett led the way with 24 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an Dillon Brooks each netted 16 for Canada. Coach O and Philip Drost break down the game and look ahead to Canada’s final battle of pool play against Spain.

The Canadian women’s basketball team fell to France on Monday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada struggled to score in the second quarter, letting France play with the lead for the rest of the game. Host Philip Drost and Coach O (Olivier Jean-Charles) recap the game on Canada’s Court.

The Canadian men’s squad walked away with its first win of the tournament after defeating Greece 86-79, thanks in no small part to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett. Host Philip Drost and Coach O, Olivier Jean-Charles, recap the win, and preview Canada’s game against Australia.