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Is Kyle Lowry the most unlikely “greatest player of all time for a franchise” in NBA history?

Will and Alex recap Kyle Lowry’s weekend in Toronto, debate who are must-invites to his eventual jersey retirement ceremony, and then ask the question: is Kyle the most unlikely greatest player of all-time for an NBA team?#raptors #torontoraptors #kylelowryReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 20261h 14m

React Pod: Sixers get revenge but Raptors fans get Kyle Lowry cameo

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 115-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. There's not a lot to say except for Kyle Lowry's last moments on the court in Toronto. Three stars: AJ Lawson, Collin Murray-Boyles, KYLE LOWRY!Gerald Henderson award: Nick Nurse#nba #raptors #sixers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202659 min

Hello & Welcome Film Club reviews 'Marty Supreme'

As promised, Alex and Will come to you with their first of movie review episodes with Hello & Welcome. They are kicking things off with their review of 'Marty Supreme'. #martysupreme #letterboxdReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 20262h 9m

React Pod: SCOTTIE BARNES WINS EPIC OT BATTLE WITH A GENIUS PLAY

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 116-115 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers matchup. He raves about Scottie Barnes' clutch and smart plays to win the game, the gritty performances of rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, and Darko Rajakovic's clutch decision making.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal SheadGerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre#nba #raptors #sixers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 20261h 11m

React Pod: Raptors reserves put up a good fight, but RJ Barrett sprains ankle

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-117 loss against the Boston Celtics. They have fought very well without Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram but could not contain the Celtics. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead, Alijah MartinPayton Pritchard award: Payton Pritchard#nba #raptors #celtics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 20261h 11m

1-on-1 w/ Raptors' Alijah Martin: "I won't be satisfied until I look back on multiple championships"

Alijah Martin joins us again to talk about league leading success with the Raptors 905, how he's developed his game for the NBA, head coach Drew Jones and the Raptors' team culture and team photos.#raptors #torontoraptors #gleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 202625 min

React Pod: IMMANUEL QUICKLEY DAGGER 3 FOR THE WIN IN A CRAZY FRUSTRATING GAME

Will Lou goes live to break down the dreaded Toronto Raptors' 97-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He gives full credit to Immanuel Quickley for the game-winning three, and to RJ Barrett for his stubborn fourth-quarter buckets. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Sandro MamukelashviliGerald Henderson award: PJ Hall#nba #raptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 20261h 20m

Which East tier do the Raptors belong in? + Scottie rising in All-Star votes

Will and Alex come to you on a Wednesday to ask which east tier do the Raptors belong in? Are they better than a play-in team? They also look at the next round of NBA All-Star voting returns and react to the Raptors waiving Mo Bamba.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 20261h 38m

React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles flirts with triple-double as Raptors sweep Hawks

Will Lou goes live to break down the rematch between the Toronto Raptors' 118-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He praises most of the team starting with Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and several key bench players.Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Gradey DickGerald Henderson award: Onyeka Ogkongwu#nba #raptors #hawks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 20261h 24m

Does it make sense for Raptors to make a big trade? + 25 Raptors 'Sliding Doors' moments

We are 30 days from the NBA trade deadline and Will and Alex ask if the Raptors should make a big move. Also, they go through 25 sliding door moments from the past 25 years for the Toronto Raptors. Thanks, Bill.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbatrade Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 20261h 45m

React Pod: Raptors torch Hawks as Ingram-RJ-Scottie combine for 78 points

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He breaks down the impressive scoring from Brandon Ingram, the importance of RJ Barrett, and the fourth quarter push that set up the win.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ BarrettGerald Henderson award: Keaton Wallace#nba #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 20261h 17m

NBA Banter: Why aren't Raptors fans voting for All-Star, does anyone want Trae Young?

Will and Alex break down the early NBA All-Star voting returns, debating whether LeBron still deserves an honorary spot, before diving into potential trade destinations for Trae Young. Later, Alex quizzes Will on his corporate slang fluency, they react to Joe Mazzulla admitting he wants a pet wolf, and wrap things up by sharing their most rewatchable movies.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaallstar #traeyoungReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 20261h 50m

React Pod: Brandon Ingram's miracle 3 ruled out as Raptors blow it against Nuggets

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. He details the Raptors' issues in crunch time, the struggles of the bench unit against zone coverages, and wishes everyone a happy 2026.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ BarrettGerald Henderson award: Peyton Watson#nba #raptors #nuggets Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 20261h 7m

React Pod: Raptors pull 21-point comeback over Magic with another elite defensive effort

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 107-106 comeback win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the brave decisions by Darko Rajakovic to keep his best defenders in the game, and the incredible defensive effort by the second unit to fuel the comeback.Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Anthony BlackReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 20251h 33m

December Banter Pod: New Year's Resolutions + What are we leaving in 2025?

Will, Alex, and Jerome open up the listener's mailbag and answer questions about who is the best at giving gifts, whether Will has upgraded his wardrobe, current favorite snacks, what they love and hate about the holidays, and more. Later, Alex shares his $5 thoughts on the most interesting people in the world, food items with the greatest diminishing return per bite, and more. Finally, it’s the year-end in/out list featuring social climbers, egg nog, and pickleball.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 20253h 39m

React Pod: Raptors EPIC OT comeback over Warriors in win of the year

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' thrilling 141-127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors matchup on a Sunday afternoon from Scotiabank Arena. He gushes over the dominant performance from Scottie Barnes, and details how the Toronto Raptors pulled off a 43-17 stretch in the fourth quarter and overtime to snatch the victory.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon IngramGerald Henderson award: Draymond Green#nba #raptors #warriors #stephcurry Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 20251h 18m

React Pod: Raptors play zero defense and get cooked in Washington

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 138-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. He details the complete lack of defensive intensity and discusses the issues with the Raptors' team building framework in addition to taking questions from the live chat.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: The entire Washington Wizards roster#nba #raptors #wizards Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 20251h 19m

What are realistic expectations for the Toronto Raptors?

Will and Alex discuss what the realistic expectations are for the Raptors this season and whether they’ve met them so far, and also if Immanuel Quickley is miscast as a starting point guard and the case for more Jamison Battle minutes. Later, they preview the Christmas Day schedule and chat about the struggling Cavs, the Spurs-Thunder rivalry, and Minnesota as a dark horse team in the West.#nba #raptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20251h 9m

React Pod: Scottie, CMB, and Mamu feast as Raptors bounce back in Miami

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 112-91 win over the Miami Heat. He highlights the strong play by Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili and what the Raptors should do with their rotating cast of inconsistent shooting guards.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Jaime Jaquez Jr.#nba #raptors #heat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20251h 21m

React Pod: Raptors offense hits new low in blowout loss to Brooklyn

Will Lou discusses the Toronto Raptors' 96-81 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He talks about why the Raptors have struggled so much on offense, and takes some listener questions.Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Egor Demin#raptors #nba #nets Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 20251h 6m

React Pod: Raptors play so SOFT in loss to shorthanded Celtics

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 112-96 loss to the Boston Celtics. He calls out the team for not having the mentality to win physical matchups before giving Sandro Mamukelashvili and Brandon Ingram their dues for their strong performances.Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Hugo Gonzalez#nba #raptors #celtics Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20251h 15m

NBA Banter: FVV obsesses about 2019, KD's weird habits, nobody comes to CP3's party

Will and Alex come back for another NBA banter. They discuss Fred and KD's episode of Unguarded, nobody going to Chris Paul's Halloween, which LA Clippers "legends" would make the HOF, some Alex free thinking & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 20251h 14m

React Pod: Raptors win ugly in Milwaukee thanks to strong clutch finish

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 111-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He breaks down the early-game mistakes that kept the game tight, the strong showings from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and the strong finish from the two-point guard lineup.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro MamukelashviliGerald Henderson award: Myles Turner#nba #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 20251h 15m

Raptors "highly likely" to make a trade + Victor Wembanyama is cool + Toronto Tempo jerseys

Will and Alex discuss the latest rumours from Jake Fischer that the Toronto Raptors are "likely" to make a trade. Also, they recap the NBA Cup finals, talk about how Victor Wembanyama is cool now and new Toronto Tempo jerseys!#raptors #torontoraptors #victorwembanyama #torontotempo #wnba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 20251h 2m

Reaction: Raptors snap losing streak with clutch win over Heat

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat. He talks about the heroic efforts made by Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes in crunch time, the hot shooting of Brandon Ingram, and why the Raptors need to rethink their late-game offense.Three stars: Jamal Shead, Brandon Ingram, Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Davion Mitchell#nba #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 20251h 21m

Fred VanVleet gets real on how it ended in Toronto, behind the scenes in 2019, and Houston's rise

Fred VanVleet joins the podcast to discuss his potential return this season, stepping into the role of NBPA president, why he left Toronto for Houston, what went wrong in his final year with the Raptors, his favorite memories from the championship run, whether he holds any resentment toward Kawhi Leonard for leaving, and more.Check out Fred's new show Unguarded: https://www.youtube.com/@FVVTV815#raptors #torontoraptors #houstonrockets #fredvanvleetReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 20251h 2m

NBA Banter: Scottie does ballet, John Cena retires, Ant plays ping pong + Marty Supreme review

After a few false starts, Will and Alex chat about Anthony Edwards’ ping-pong skills, debate which sport is most disrespected by the general public, and give a spoiler-free review of Marty Supreme. They break down how they’d spend $500K in Las Vegas, make their predictions for John Cena’s final match, and run through GQ’s “44 Things To Do With Your Boys.” Plus, intern Kerem makes his on-air debut. This one goes off the rails in an incredible way.#raptors #torontoraptors #anthonyedwards #wwe #johncena Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 20251h 46m

Lessons from losing NBA Cup Quarterfinals + Should we trade for AD?

Will and Alex recap the good, bad and ugly of the Toronto Raptors' loss in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Also, they discuss trading for Anthony Davis.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202554 min

React Pod: Raptors identity crisis exposed by Knicks in NBA Cup quarterfinals

Will Lou breaks down the quarterfinals matchup of the NBA Cup between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks. The final was 117-101 and Toronto is eliminated. He breaks down the identity crisis at the heart of the team -- are the Raptors trying to win, or are they trying to develop -- and highlights some of the positives in the win.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: Josh Hart#raptors #nba #knicks Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 20251h 18m

Why are the Raptors slumping + Raps-Knicks NBA Cup preview

Will and Alex break down what’s gone wrong with the slumping Raptors from the missing defensive urgency to whether a tough schedule and mounting fatigue are fair excuses. They dive into the ongoing search for reliable shooting-guard production and more. Later, they preview tomorrow’s NBA Cup matchup against the Knicks, discuss the rise of Pat Spencer, and share their thoughts on the World Cup landing in Liberty Village.#raptors #torontraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 20251h 5m

React Pod: Raptors come back only to be buried by the same mistakes

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-113 loss to the Boston Celtics. He describes what worked in their 30-8 comeback push in the second half, what didn't work to begin with in the first half, and the mistakes of putting struggling players back in to close the game.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro MamukelashviliGerald Henderson award: Jordan Walsh#raptors #nba #celtics Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 20251h 1m

React Pod: Raptors embarrass themselves in blowout loss to Hornets

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 111-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He goes through the entire roster tonight and details how they struggled.Three stars from the 905 game this morning: Alijah Martin, AJ Lawson, Tyreke KeyGerald Henderson award: Tidjane Salaun#raptors #nbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 202557 min

NBA Banter: Where will Giannis go? New details on CP3's exit, and which retirement tour is next?

Will and Alex share their day-after thoughts on Lakers–Raptors before running through hypothetical Giannis trade proposals. They revisit the CP3–Clippers saga, look ahead to which stars might get the next big NBA retirement tours, break down their Spotify Wrapped results, and debate whether the Irish exit is actually socially acceptable.#giannis #laclippers #nbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 20251h 39m

React Pod: Raptors snap LeBron's streak, but lose at the buzzer in classic battle

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 123-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in what was an instant classic at Scotiabank Arena. He breaks down the mistakes made in crunch time, the masterful performance by Austin Reaves, and Scottie Barnes' effort to snap LeBron James' 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: LeBron James lmao#raptors #torontoraptors #lakers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 20251h 14m

Raptors Mailbag: How should Darko balance Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram?

Vivek Jacob to join us to answer your Raptors questions! Raptors bounce back from their weekend losses and Scottie Barnes is an Eastern Conference Defensive. Lots to talk about.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 20251h 6m

React Pod: Raptors bounce back with clutch win thanks to incredible game by Scottie Barnes

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He praises Scottie Barnes for his outstanding effort, the crunch time execution by the team, and is then joined by Alex Wong for his experience attending the game and assorted banter topics. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey DickGerald Henderson award: Toumani Camara#raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 20251h 14m

How do Raptors bounce back after winless weekend + NBA Cup quarterfinals preview

Will and Alex dissect Toronto’s back-to-back weekend losses, from the offence stalling without RJ to the lack of bench contributions. Later, they look ahead to the NBA Cup quarterfinals and discuss Giannis’s future in Milwaukee.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 20251h 17m

React Pod: Shorthanded Raptors fold easily against the Knicks in MSG

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 116-94 loss to the New York Knicks on a Sunday night. He details the biggest issue with the Raptors, which is their general lack of physicality, and then takes listener questions.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Josh Hart#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 20251h 1m

React Pod: Raptors choke away 9-game win streak in OT vs. Hornets

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 118-111 OT loss to the Charlotte Hornets to snap their nine-game win streak. He breaks down the misses plays in crunch time and the otherwise exceptional game by Scottie Barnes.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Sandro MamukelashviliGerald Henderson award: Moussa Diabate#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202559 min

NBA 6-Pack: Raptors learning from Blue Jays, Ingram loves Timmy's, Lindsay Dunn launches new show

Will and Alex are joined by Lindsay Dunn to talk about her next career chapter and what listeners can expect from her new show “Off The Roster.” They also get into Brandon Ingram’s love for Tim Hortons, share the most Canadian things about themselves, debate Kenyon Martin vs. Draymond Green, revisit Kobe’s 81-point game vs. his final game, and explain why Christmas gift-giving might be overrated.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 20251h 30m

React Pod: BRANDON INGRAM HITS THE GAME-WINNER, RAPTORS STREAK UP TO 9

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. He celebrates the Brandon Ingram game-winning jumper with 0.6 seconds left, breaks down the 25-3 run that swung the game between the second and third quarters, and explains why difficult games like this are good for the development of the team.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: Ben Sheppard#raptors #torontoraptors #brandoningram Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 20251h 17m

Raptors First Quarter Grades: How would you grade Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram?

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to deliver first-quarter Raptors grades, breaking down Scottie Barnes’ two-way brilliance, why Jakob Poeltl has become irreplaceable, how Jamal Shead and Sandro Mamukelashvili are powering the second unit, and envisioning the peak version of Collin Murray-Boyles, and more.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 20251h 29m

SLANDER Pod: Brandon Ingram explodes for 37 points, Raptors clamp Cavs for 8th-straight win

Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi of Prose and Claws for the return of the slander pod after the Toronto Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's half-basketball, half-jokes as always. Try to enjoy the good times because these times are very, very good. Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Nae'Qwan Tomlin#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 20251h 30m

How Good are the Toronto Raptors? And should the Raptors make a win-now move?

Will and Alex welcome Joe Wolfond to dissect the Raptors’ 12–5 start, what’s real on both ends of the floor, and how “going for it” could shape their trade-deadline plans. Then they tackle Michael Porter Jr.’s take on tipping and find out whether Wolfond has moved on from the Jays’ World Series loss.Read Joe's work here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/11/20/how-the-raptors-are-building-towards-and-away-from-the-2025-playoff-zeitgeist/#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20251h 18m

React Pod: Raptors make every clutch play vs. Nets to extend win streak to 7 games

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He breaks down the Raptors' impressive execution in crunch time, RJ Barrett's injury, and the contributions of the bench. Then, Alex Wong updates his promise of getting a faux-hawk if the Raptors win the NBA Cup and reviews the rejected names for the "Hello and Welcome Podcast".Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Immanuel QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Tyrese Martin#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20252h 9m

React Pod: Raptors clinch NBA Cup quarterfinals berth with blowout win over Wizards

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 140-110 win over the Washington Wizards matchup in the NBA Cup. He discusses the four Raptors who scored 20-plus, and the Raptors' trend of exploding in third quarters as they score 48 points in the frame against Washington en route to winning Group A in the NBA Cup.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Will Riley#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 20251h 9m

NBA Banter: Darko's motivational speeches, Jak likes Jay-Z like that? + Forehead game

Will and Alex break down Jakob Poeltl’s surprising love for Jay-Z, Mamu’s iconic Sopranos jacket, and Darko’s latest motivational gems—plus an important debate: is it socially acceptable to brush your teeth in public? Then they dive into Toronto Life’s “50 Most Influential People” list before wrapping up with another edition of “Guess the Foreheads.”#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 20251h 34m

React Pod: Raptors improve to 9-1 after Immanuel Quickley comes up clutch

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Will breaks down the joy of watching the Raptors execute in crunch time, and the contributions of the entire roster.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob PoeltlGerald Henderson award: Quentin Grimes#raptors #torontoraptors #sixers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 20251h 16m

4 reasons why the Toronto Raptors are winning again

Will Lou gives four of the main reasons behind the Toronto Raptors' 8-1 record in their last nine games.1. Darko Rajakovic reset the culture2. Front office improved the talent3. Scottie Barnes is putting it together4. They're not tanking anymore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202543 min

React Pod: SCOTTIE AND BRANDON CLINCH IT WITH GAME-SAVING BLOCKS, RJ BARRETT WITH THE WINNER

Will Lou is still buzzing as he reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He breaks down the strong performances by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, and generally gushes over the strong performances of late. Later, Alex Wong joins the show (40:00) to discuss the in-person experience of seeing the Raptors' new city edition uniforms and the renewed excitement around the team.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Jakob PoeltlGerald Henderson award: Kon Knueppel#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 20251h 42m