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Hello and Welcome

Will Lou, Alex Wong, and producer Jerome Cheng have you covered on all things Raptors, in addition to the NBA and other culturally relevant topics. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 22 HR. AGO

    React Pod: Barnes-Barrett-Quickley combination fail to impress in loss to Pistons

    Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down the disjointed showing by the Raptors' trio of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, who are in the midst of a trial for the future. Will also discusses the defensive shortcomings of Barrett and Gradey Dick, who both made costly errors in the fourth. Finally, he shows love to Chris Boucher and Jamal Shead who have been great off the bench of late. Three stars: Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Malik Beasley Most Important Guy: Oren Weisfeld and Libaan Osman #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/... Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to... Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Championship React Pod: Kawhi’s Four-Bounce Buzzer-Beater Sends Raptors to the ECF

    Will and Alex break down Toronto’s gritty Game 7 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, and spotlight Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka’s performances in a franchise-altering win. They dive into the Raptors’ defensive brilliance, discuss where Kawhi Leonard’s legendary buzzer-beater ranks among the greatest NBA and Toronto sports moments, and much more. Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka  DJ Augustin Award: JJ Redick  MIG: Kevin Harlan and Kishan Mistry Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    React Pod: Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley, and Chris Boucher's re-emergence with Samson Folk

    Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to break down the Toronto Raptors' 132-126 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They debate Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley, Darko Rajakovic's game management, and show love to Chris Boucher's re-emergence. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Caris LeVert Most Important Guy: Darius Garland #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/... Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to... Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    React Pod: Raptors show signs of life in first half, but end up with another blowout to Knicks

    Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks game. Will gives his three things for the game: Raptors showing fight defensively in first half, Immanuel Quickley's bounce back, and the bench struggling. Then, Alex joins the program to take fan questions on whether Darko Rajakovic is still getting a response from the team, Darko's poor record of challenges, Jakob Poeltl trade proposals, and more. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Davion Mitchell Gerald Henderson award: Landry Shamet Most Important Guy: Chris Boucher #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/... Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to... Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    React Pod: Raptors finally get healthy, but suffer another blowout despite Scottie's best efforts

    Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong as they break down the Toronto Raptors 128-104 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They discuss the adjustments made by the fully healthy lineup, the overall lack of defense, and wrap up with a surprise segment on basketball books. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter Gerald Henderson award: Gary Trent Jr. Most Important Guy: Lindsay Dunn #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/... Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to... Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    State of the Raptors Rebuild + Jimmy Butler’s Next Move

    Will and Alex discuss the Raptors’ first year of rebuilding so far, Scottie Barnes’ growth, Darko Rajakovic’s impact, and the team’s path moving forward. Can a top-five draft pick reignite their playoff hopes? Plus, what are fans excited about for the rest of the season? Later, they dive into Jimmy Butler’s breakup with the Heat, explore his fit with potential Western Conference contenders, and rank the most memorable “quitting on your team” moments in recent history. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 4

    React Pod: Raptors run out of excuses in lifeless loss to shorthanded Magic

    Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 106-97 loss to the Orlando Magic. Will discusses the difference in defense between the two teams and how the Magic have established a strong culture even in the midst of a rebuild. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji Gerald Henderson award: Tristan da Silva Most Important Guy: Cory Joseph #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/... Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to... Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  8. JAN 2

    React Pod: Immanuel Quickely thrives in return, and Scottie Barnes dominates in win vs. Nets

    Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Will shows love to Immauel Quickley in his return from injury, Scottie Barnes dominating in his natural position at forward, and finally snapping the 11-game losing streak. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: D'Angelo Russell Most Important Guy: Immanuel Quickley #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/... Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to... Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
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Will Lou, Alex Wong, and producer Jerome Cheng have you covered on all things Raptors, in addition to the NBA and other culturally relevant topics. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Nation Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    124
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