Hello and Welcome

Apr 14 2025 194 ep. 63 mins 299
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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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Takeaways from Raptors Exit Interviews: Scottie Barnes sets playoff expectations for 2025-26

Apr 14 2025 64 mins  
Will and Alex recap today’s end-of-season interviews from Raptors players and discuss: Scottie’s comments on playoff expectations for next season, Brandon Ingram’s plan to return to an All-Star level, RJ Barrett’s future with the team, and more.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visi

React Pod: Scottie Barnes goes for 35-11-8 in finale + H/W fan appreciation episode

Apr 13 2025 128 mins  
Will Lou, Alex Wong, and Jerome Cheng discuss the Toronto Raptors' 125-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 82. They discuss Scottie Barnes' dominant 35-11-8 outing in the final game of the season, the unfortunate injury to Garrett Temple, and Jamison Battle's hot shooting.Then, they say thank you and show appreciation for show listeners. This is the last Raptors reaction podc

React Pod: Raptors ready to say "1-2-3 Cancun!" in Dallas, so this episode become a banter pod

Apr 11 2025 96 mins  
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live during the Toronto Raptors' 124-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss the continued benching of Chris Boucher, Bobby Webster's comments on Brandon Ingram, and then devolve into banter podcast topics.Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple's stops, Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Brandon Williamsraptors #nba #mavericks Reach out to the

NBA Letterboxd Ratings: OKC, Lakers, Cavs enjoy 5 star seasons, while Mavericks come in at 0

Apr 10 2025 102 mins  
Will and Alex provide Letterboxd ratings to all 30 NBA teams and discuss: Luka’s return to Dallas, potential trade destinations for Kevin Durant, Pat Riley’s aura, Michael Malone and Calvin Booth’s firing, the upside of the Knicks roster, if the Rockets are the most underrated 2-seed ever, if the Cavs can beat the Celtics in the playoffs, and who can possibly challenge OKC in

React Pod: Jonathan Mogbo records triple-double as Raptors thank fans in last home game

Apr 09 2025 78 mins  
Will Lou shares what he saw from the Toronto Raptors' 126-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses the triple-double performance of Jonathan Mogbo, the continued absence of Chris Boucher, various tributes and other observations from the last home game of the 2024-25 season.Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jared Rhoden, Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Nick Smith Jr.#raptors

6 Takeaways from the 2024-25 Raptors Season

Apr 08 2025 74 mins  
Will and Alex discuss big picture takeaways from the 2024-25 season including: the Raptors failing at tanking, another year of not seeing the Barnes-Barrett-Quickley trio, the end of the rebuilding era, expectations for Scottie and Darko next season, appreciation for Jakob Poeltl, the team’s 30th anniversary celebration, and Alex’s new (unproven) theory that this isn’t in fac

React Pod: Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead lead the way, NCAA tournament takeaways

Apr 06 2025 88 mins  
Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 120-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the standout efforts of Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead, and then share takeaways from the NCAA Finals for both the men's and women's tournament.Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Cole SwiderGerald Henderson award: Maxwell Lewis#raptors #nba #nets Reach out to the show by leaving a

React Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter continues to break out, while Raptors hint at Brandon Ingram return

Apr 04 2025 92 mins  
Will Lou and Jerome Cheng goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 117-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons.They discuss the continued promise of Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead, the concerns with Immanuel Quickley in physical games, and rip open a fresh NBA six-pack.Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Cole SwiderGerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway Jr.#raptors #nba #pistons Reach out

React Pod: Raptors lose to Blazers, and Darko says Scottie Barnes playing with injured hand

Apr 03 2025 83 mins  
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors 112-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers game. He discusses the Raptors' lose-lose decision to play Scottie Barnes through a hand injury, the impressive defense of Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter, and then takes listener questions.Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Jonathan MogboGerald Henderson award: Shaedon Sharpe#raptors #nba #blazer

5 prospects who fit the Toronto Raptors from the 2025 NBA draft

Apr 02 2025 84 mins  
Will Lou takes a look at 5 NCAA prospects (+bonuses!) that he thinks will be great fits for the Toronto Raptors in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft. Is Maluach or Queen our next big? Should we add VJ to our pool of guards? What is our best fit and talent?Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit h