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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.
Listen on Apple Podcasts2 hr 35 min
Will Lou and Alex Wong kick back late on a Monday night and answer assorted Raptors questions from listeners. Will also debuts a shameless point on the Kawhi Leonard investigations going overboard. This episode descends into pure madness around the 1:45:00 mark as Will and Alex spiritually ascend into the Bill Simmons zone of just making up shit that somehow kinda makes sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 hr 5 min
Will and Alex concoct dream scenarios with the Toronto Raptors. A better return for Kawhi? A "Marc Gasol" level trade? Steph??? Then they discuss LeBron James joining the Sixers and Zach Lowe throwing a pitch. #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #lebronjames #nba 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. 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.
1 hr 26 min
Jerome and Chelsea are back for another Tempo Time. They recap WNBA All-Star weekend and look ahead at the Toronto Tempo's back half of the season. #wnba #wnbaallstar #torontotempo #studbudz 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. 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.
5 hr 14 min
AJ DaBANTA! 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. 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.
1 hr 19 min
Okay, it's been a minute. Jerome, Chelsea and Sav check back in on the Tempo and try to catch up everything we've missed. Marina Mabrey is an All-Star, the Tempo played in front of a record breaking crowd and they're in a bit of a tough stretch. The highs and lows and everything in between. #wnba #torontotempo #marinamabrey 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. 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.
2 hr 1 min
The Odyssey spoiler warning (1:01:00) Will and Alex check in on a Monday night to look at the Raptors, NBA, soccer and film. Wow, the range! And then they wrap up with prolonged banter around: Name a cool Asian-American man. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba 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. 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.
1 hr 9 min
Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the latest developments in the Kawhi Leonard saga after NBA Commissioner Adam SIlver's press conference at 2026 Las Vegas Summer League. They wrap by discussing the rumors of DeMar DeRozan potentially making his own sensational return to the Raptors. #nba #raptors #kawhileonard #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. 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.
51 min
Will Lou goes live to react to the Toronto Raptors' 99-90 win over the Miami Heat in 2026 Las Vegas Summer League. Will discusses the excellent showing by Allen Graves, Nate Bittle, and Jamarion Sharp, and commends the Raptors for playing up to their standards even in Summer League. Unfortunately the Raptors did not make the playoffs despite finishing with a 3-1 record due to point differential but they will play one more consolation game on Saturday. Three stars: Allen Graves, Seth Lundy, Nate Bittle Gerald Henderson award: Jahmir (don't call me Jackie) Young #nba #torontoraptors #heat 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. 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.
10 min
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles sits down with Will Lou to reflect on his excellent rookie season and looks ahead to the upcoming year with Kawhi Leonard joining the team. He details the hardest player he had to guard, being snubbed from All-Rookie First Team, what he has been working on in the offseason, and predicts a huge year for the Raptors next year. #NBA #kawhileonard #torontoraptors #raptors 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. 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.
40 min
Kawhi Leonard is in the building and he sat right in front of Will Lou lmao. Later on, former Raptors player Acie Earl shows #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard 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. 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.
22 min
Did we witness the Seth Lundy game? Will Lou comes live after game 2 of the Raptors' NBA Summer League 2026 run. If you're still up on the east coast, come hang! Three stars: Seth Lundy, Tyreke Key, Jamarion Sharp Gerald Henderson award: Bruce Thornton #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague 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. 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.
47 min
CMB out, Alijah Martin out, but we got Allen Graves. Will Lou comes to you live from Las Vegas! #nba #raptors #celtics Three stars: Allen Graves, Chucky Hepburn, Nate Bittle Gerald Henderson award: Chris Cenac Jr. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague 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. 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.
37 min
What. The. Hell. The Kawhi Leonard trade is officially on hold as the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers cannot agree on who will assume the risk of penalties in the event that the NBA punishes Leonard following their investigation into cap circumvention. #nba #raptors #kawhileonard #clippers 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. 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.
35 min
Dallas Mavericks and Canada Basketball point guard Ryan Nembhard joins the show to discuss his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, tells stories about Scottie Barnes, Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, and what it was like to grow up with older brother Andrew Nembhard. #teamcanada #canadabasketball #fiba #mavs 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. 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.
1 hr 21 min
Will Lou and Vivek Jacob bring you all the behind-the-scenes moments from Kyle Lowry's retirement ceremony including a special appearance by Kawhi Leonard. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #kawhileonard #kylelowry Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20Crunchwrap 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. 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.
1 hr 38 min
Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss where the Toronto Raptors rank among East contenders in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard trade, bid farewell to a few former Raptors, and give their assessment of where Canada Basketball sits in their program. Tickets for Canada's qualifying games on July 3 and 6 in Hamilton: https://www.ticketmast... #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #kawhileonard Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.c... 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. 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.
1 hr 4 min
Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the latest news with the Toronto Raptors including the leaked retirement plans for Kyle Lowry, the signing of Kyle Anderson, the Summer League roster, and the extension of Darko Rajakovic. Tickets for Canada's qualifying games on July 3 and 6 in Hamilton: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/fiba-basketball-world-cup-2027-americas-hamilton-ontario-07-03-2026/event/10006455C059B5D0 #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #kawhileonard Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20Crunchwrap 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. 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.
1 hr 12 min
Jerome and Chelsea catch up with the Toronto Tempo. Marina Mabrey sets a WNBA scoring record, wins another conference player of the week and now awaits a first time WNBA All-Star nod. Also, a Commissioner's Cup happened! And finally, Chelsea shares her official WNBA All-Star ballot. #wnba #torontotempo #wnbaallstar Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20Crunchwrap 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. 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.
1 hr 11 min
Will Lou and Alex Wong continue to bask in the glory of the Toronto Raptors re-acquiring Kawhi Leonard and look ahead to the future moves needed to contend. Then they react to the other sensational trades around the NBA. Tickets for Canada's qualifying games on July 3 and 6 in Hamilton: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/fiba-basketball-world-cup-2027-americas-hamilton-ontario-07-03-2026/event/10006455C059B5D0 #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #kawhileonard Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20Crunchwrap 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. 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.
1 hr 2 min
Canada Basketball general manager Rowan Barrett sits down with Will Lou and Alex Wong for a very open discussion on the Canadian Senior Men's Basketball program, and about RJ Barrett’s career. Tickets for Canada's qualifying games on July 3 and 6 in Hamilton: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/fiba-basketball-world-cup-2027-americas-hamilton-ontario-07-03-2026/event/10006455C059B5D0 #canadabasketball #fibabasketball #teamcanada #shaigilgeousalexander #rjbarrett Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20Crunchwrap 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. 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.
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