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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
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Will and Alex sit down with Matt Devlin to discuss whether the Raptors are ready to win this season, Bobby Webster’s new role leading the team, and the challenges of covering a rebuild. They also get into Kyle Lowry’s potential future as a TV analyst, Devlin’s favorite Asian athletes, his top four movies, career advice, and more.#raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Simply Spiked Canada: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to break down the three biggest storylines coming out of Toronto Raptors training camp. They discuss who will be the first option will be this season, a new role for Scottie Barnes, and expectations for Immanuel Quickley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Hotel X after the Toronto Raptors' media day for 2025-26. They discuss the team's excitement for Brandon Ingram, defense as a main priority heading into pre-season, playoff expectations, RJ Barrett winning media day, and Bruce Brown confirming he never wanted to be in Toronto.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Will and Alex react to Bobby Webster’s season-opening presser, covering his expectations for the year, Brandon Ingram’s fit, and the urgency for the Raptors to win now. Later, they dive into Sam Presti’s headline-making media day quote, Kyle Lowry working two jobs, and Draymond Green sampling baijiu in China.#raptors #nba #brandoningram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will and Alex are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to re-draft the Raptors’ starters and debate Scottie Barnes’ next leap, Immanuel Quickley’s future as a full-time starter, and more. Later, Skeets takes on the Basketball Reference game.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to break down what excites them about the upcoming Raptors season. They get into Brandon Ingram’s impact on offence, RJ Barrett’s long-term future, a full year of Immanuel Quickley, and whether Gradey Dick can make a leap. Plus: potential rivalries in the East, Matt Devlin calling meaningful games again, a pivotal year for Darko Rajaković, and more.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard sits down with Will Lou for the second summer to discuss another very eventful season. Andrew opens up about losing in Game 7 of the Finals, how his role will change with Tyrese Haliburton's injury, and Team Canada's run at the 2024 Olympics. Then, Andrew breaks down his signature moves, and answers spicy questions about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Chet Holmgren and Myles Turner.#indianapacers #pacers #andrewnembhard #canadabasketball Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Will and Alex continue to follow the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (2:39), debating whether it signals a larger trend of cap circumvention across the league, if Kawhi should take the same blame as Uncle Dennis, and revisiting past and present other potential cases of tampering (22:10). Later, Alex lays out five ways the league could actually punish Steve Ballmer and the Clippers (35:31). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will is joined by the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur to discuss his article on the attempted dealings for Kawhi Leonard through his uncle Dennis in the summer of 2019 following the Toronto Raptors championship. (read here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/inside-kawhi-leonard-s-bizarre-list-of-secret-demands-from-raptors-and-how-they-line/article_9f1b0398-0ebd-4193-bc06-798efda95023.html) How crazy were the demands? Does this affect Kawhi's legacy with the Raptors?#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #losangelesclippersReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Toronto Raptors guard and Brampton's very own AJ Lawson joins the Hello and Welcome podcast for an in-depth interview. AJ gives us a look behind the scenes on the Toronto Raptors' offseason, reviews his inspiring journey to the NBA, revels in pride of his Canadian roots and coming up through Brampton, and shares his stories about playing with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Along the way, the boys share some laughs about common life experiences growing up in the GTA. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Special thanks to the Museum of Toronto for hosting us at their Home Game exhibit: https://museumoftoronto.com/collection/home-game-exhibition/Get your tickets for the Hart House Mid-Autumn Festival Market here: https://harthouse.ca/events/hey-fun-x-hart-house-mid-autumn-market?utm_source=chatgpt.comReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
It’s the annual Hello and Welcome off-season tradition as Alex predicts all 82 games of the upcoming Raptors season, diving into career-high performances, surprise twists, a new rivalry with the Washington Wizards, and more. Later, Will and Alex discuss Jeremy Lin’s retirement (1:13:23) and share personal stories from the 2019 championship run.#raptors #torontoraptors #jeremylin Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer travels to Europe (6:00), sharing their favorite moments, the Oasis concert in Edinburgh, and Will’s first trip to Anfield to watch a Liverpool game in person. Later, they discuss behind-the-scenes stories from the Serge Ibaka interview and attending the Skechers Canada event with Norman Powell, as well as seeing Oasis again in Toronto (2:00:18). After that, Alex presents a new set of five-dollar ideas (2:36:04) before they wrap up with listener questions and emails (2:59:36). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1Will Lou and Alex Wong return to discuss Bobby Webster's new position leading basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors. They discuss why MLSE decided to give Bobby the reigns, the underwhelming list of external candidates, and 5 things that should be on Bobby's to-do list for 2025.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Serge Ibaka finally joins the podcast to reflect on the Raptors’ 2019 championship run. He opens up about the pain of getting swept by Cleveland the year before (1:40), Nick Nurse’s impact, and adjusting to fewer minutes after the Marc Gasol trade (8:53). Serge shares his memory of Kawhi’s iconic Game 7 shot (15:00), thoughts on Kevin Durant’s Finals return (20:42), and why he believes Toronto could have won two more titles if Kawhi had stayed (27:17). He also revisits his favorite How Hungry Are You? moments (4:18), the magic of the 2019–20 Raptors, the story behind his legendary scarf (30:07), and gives his take on OG Anunoby’s newfound stardom in New York.#raptors #torontoraptors #sergeibaka #kawhileonard Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.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.
Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors to secure the 2019 NBA title. They break down Kyle Lowry's exhilarating start, Fred VanVleet's courageous fourth quarter, and the devastation of Klay Thompson's ACL injury.Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal SiakamDJ Augustin award: Draymond Green#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinalsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck 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.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caReach 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.
Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which includes the harrowing Achilles injury to Kevin Durant and reflect on how big of a "what if" moment this was for the entire NBA.Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge IbakaDJ Augustin award: DeMarcus Cousins#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinalsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck 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.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caReach 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.
Will Lou interviews Toronto Raptors rookie Chucky Hepburn at Las Vegas Summer League 2025. Chucky discusses studying Jamal Shead and training with Fred VanVleet in college, and how he approaches the game on defense. Chucky also details his upbringing in Omaha and also being home-schooled until Grade 8.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck 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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach 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.
Will Lou discusses the latest round of reported candidates for the president of the Toronto Raptors, makes the case for why Bobby Webster is the right choice, and the three biggest questions facing the Raptors beyond who will be president.He discusses reports of Dwane Casey, Chad Buchanan, Marc Eversley, Monte McNair, and Kevin Pritchard (19:00).#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck 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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach 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.
Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead sits down with Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast to discuss how the Raptors can get back to the playoffs, who taught Jamal how to play defense, his close bond with teammate Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamal's love for Toronto and Canada.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck 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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach 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.
Will Lou hands out player grades for the key Toronto Raptors players from 2025 Las Vegas Summer League and discusses one area of improvement for each of them.He discusses: 1:39 - Jamal Shead6:15 - Ja’Kobe Walter12:28 - Jonathan Mogbo16:44 - Ulrich Chomche24:23 - Jamison Battle27:43 - Collin Murray-Boyles36:40- Alijah Martin42:35 - Chucky Hepburn47:28 - AJ Lawson#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck 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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach 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.
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