Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' rematch against the Sacramento Kings. He breaks down Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett seeing new defensive coverages, Davion Mitchell's promising effort, and how this team can close out fourth quarters. Three stars: Davion Mitchell, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher Gerald Henderson award: Keegan Murray Most Important Guy: Camera man who spotted Vivek Ranadive's corny shirt Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys...

Will Lou comes live after the Raptors visit the Nikola Jokic in the Mile High City. He breaks down why RJ Barrett struggled, Gradey Dick's continued excellence, and Darko Rajakovic's late-game management. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Davion Mitchell Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook Most Important Gal: Kianna (H&W hat seen on broadcast) Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit...

Will and Alex discuss takeaways from the first two weeks of the season including Gradey Dick’s year two leap, RJ Barrett as the number one option, defensive struggles, the lack of three-point shooting, and big picture questions about the Raptors this season. Later, they chat about the annual team Halloween party and whether the Milwaukee Bucks are in serious trouble. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch!...

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 131-128 OT win over the Sacramento Kings, and then is joined by co-host Alex Wong to discuss Vince Carter's emotional jersey retirement and complicated legacy. Three stars: Chris Boucher, Ochai Agbaji, RJ Barrett Gerald Henderson award: Malik Monk Most Important Guy: Vincent Lamar Carter (bonus: Jordan Hayles and Michael Grange) Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our...

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to react to the Raptors' 131-125 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss Gradey Dick's third career-high in four games, RJ Barrett thriving in a lead role, and take questions from listeners. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award: D'Angelo Russell Most Important Guy: Masai Ujiri Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit...

We’re live from the Red Bull Canada Studios! Will and Alex sit down with Olympic gold medalist Phil Wizard for a behind-the-scenes look at his run at the men’s breaking competition, the music selection at the event, his impressions of the athlete village, what the win means to him personally and professionally, how he’s dealing with the post-Olympic blues, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch!...

Will hosts the Reaction Podcast after the Toronto Raptors' 138-133 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses Gradey Dick's new career-high of 30 points, RJ Barrett looking sharper, and defensive adjustments that need to be made. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett Gerald Henderson award: Cody Martin Most Important Guy: Jeff Regular (owner of PAI restaurant) Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and...

Will and Alex sit down with TSN analyst Jevohn Shepherd to chat about Scottie’s adjustment to becoming the face of the franchise, early-season progress from Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, encouraging signs from the incoming rookie season, his relationship with RJ Barrett, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION...

Will recaps the Toronto Raptors' 127-125 OT loss to the Denver Nuggets. He discusses Scottie Barnes' eye injury, RJ Barrett's rusty return, and Darko Rajakovic's strange decision not to call timeout down the stretch. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Davion Mitchell Gerald Henderson award: Christian Braun Most Important Guy: Matt Devlin ----- Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit...

Will Lou and Samson Folk recap Toronto’s 112-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and discuss Gradey Dick’s shotmaking, the team’s lack of three-point shooting, an Ochai Agbaji-Norman Powell comparison, Darko’s rotation decisions and Scottie’s underwhelming performance. Later, the two take listener questions. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Julius Randle MIG aka Most Important Guy: Chris Boucher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Will recaps Toronto’s 115-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He discusses: Scottie Barnes' bounce back game, breakout performances from Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle, and the bigger picture importance for this draft class. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson: Kelly Oubre MIG aka Most Important Guy: Assistant GM Dan Tolzman Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our...

Will, Alex, and Jerome get together for this month’s banter pod. They open with a recap of their team bonding trip during Raptors training camp in Montreal, Will taking his dad to watch Lionel Messi in Toronto, Joe Cash’s wedding, and a behind-the-scenes look at Alex’s surprise 40th birthday party. Later, they answer listener questions about whether any players have taken issue with their podcasts, where they see themselves in five years, worst vacations, which Raptor they would want to sit...

Will recaps Toronto’s 136-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. He discusses: Scottie Barnes' struggles, Darko Rajakovic's struggling rotations, and Jamal Shead's promising debut. Three stars: Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley Gerald Henderson: Ty Jerome MIG aka Most Important Guy: TJ Ford (guest of honor) Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and...

Will and Alex are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to discuss Jayson Tatum’s case for MVP, Reed Sheppard as a Rookie of the Year contender, how many awards Victor Wembanyama might win, the Executive of the Year race, why Thanasis Antetokounmpo dessrves the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, and more. Later, it’s the first “Who He Play For?” segment of the season as Alex has to figure out who Taj Gibson and Patty Mills plays for now. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at...

Will shares his main takeaways from preseason with Alex including: the team’s defensive emphasis, encouraging signs from Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, Jamal Shead becoming a guy, injuries to monitor heading into the season, and the watchability of the Raptors. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is...

Will and guest Samson Folk recap Toronto’s 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets in their final game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' physical dominance, Gradey Dick's improved confidence and Ochai Agbaji's quiet growth.  Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead MIG aka Most Important Guy: Jamal Shead Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the...

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to draft the most important guys for the 2024-25 NBA season. They chat about Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby’s impact on the Knicks this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP odds, Paul George’s new role in Philadelphia, what’s next for Jamal Murray and Dame Lillard, a potential Jimmy Butler revenge season, and also discussions about the Clippers’ medical staff, Jacky Cui, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at...

Will and Alex review the over/under win total for every team in the Western Conference and discuss: whether the Thunder are going to be the best team in the league, if the Wolves took a step back after the KAT trade, the preseason hype around the Grizzlies, if the Clippers are going to take a massive step back this season, what to make of Victor Wembanyama’s second season, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys...

Will recaps Toronto’s 119-118 win over the Boston Celtics in their fourth game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes dominance, Gradey Dick's exploding for 27 points, and who the Raptors should keep for 15th roster spot. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award: JD Davidson MIG aka Most Important Guy: Branden Carlson Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit...

Will and Alex review the over/under win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference and discuss: whether they believe in the Knicks as a contender, if the Pacers are being overlooked, whether Heat Culture is still a thing, if the Raptors will try to win every single game this season, and more Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by...

Will recaps Toronto’s 115-111 loss to the Boston Celtics in their third game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' quiet night, Gradey Dick's defensive weaknesses and Jonathan Mogbo's unique game. Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead MIG aka Most Important Guy: Ochai Agbaji Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music...

Will recaps Toronto’s 113-92 loss over the Washington Wizards in their second game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' debut, Jamal Shead and Davion Mitchell's defense and thoughts on, Jonathan Mogbo, Ulrich Chomche. Three stars: Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl MIG aka Most Important Guy: Jamal Shead Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch...

Will goes solo and creates the Raptors' rotation. He makes the case for why Gradey Dick is favored to start, while also considering Ochai Agbaji's fit. Then, he breaks down the battle at backup point guard and if Chris Boucher has a chance to get minutes. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Hello and Welcome is...

Ahead of Vince Carter’s Hall of Fame induction this weekend, Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to walk through his career in Toronto as they discuss: his cultural impact, favorite dunks, his final days with the Raptors, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] 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....