
Hello and Welcome
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Best NBA Rivalries w/ Trey Kerby
Will and Alex return to The Classic Factory in Atlanta and are joined by Trey Kerby of No Dunks to draft their all-time favorite NBA rivalries. The discussion includes the iconic 90s Bulls-Knicks rivalry, LeBron vs. DeShawn Stevenson, James Harden vs. Daryl Morey, Draymond’s greatest foes, Michael Jordan vs. baseball, and more.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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach 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.

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 9min
React Pod: Raptors tank officially stalled as Raptors beat Pelicans for 6th win in 7 games
Host Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He breaks down the biggest reason behind the Raptors' defensive turnaround, Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher's contributions, and a huge effort from Jakob Poeltl. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Chris BoucherGerald Henderson award: Yves Missi#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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...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.

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 32min
The Raptors 30th Anniversary Draft w/ Tas Melas
Will and Alex head to The Classic Factory in Atlanta to celebrate the Toronto Raptors’ 30th anniversary with Tas Melas of No Dunks. Together, they revisit iconic championship moments, heartbreaking losses, favorite jerseys, and obscure players from Raptors history. Later, Alex and Tas go head-to-head in a special edition of the Basketball Reference game.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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach 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.

Jan 26, 2025 • 54min
React Pod: Raptors go Hawk 2-0 as they sweep their road trip to Atlanta
William Lou comes live from the AirBnB after the Toronto Raptors' 117-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks! Alex and Jerome roam in the background... as Will details their shutdown coverage on Trae Young, RJ Barrett's bounceback game, and Scottie Barnes continuing to play at an All-Star level.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Chris BoucherGerald Henderson award: Vit Krejci#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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...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.

Jan 24, 2025 • 49min
React Pod: Scottie Barnes takeover and Jakob Poeltl's clutch free throws save Raptors from collapse
William Lou comes live from the ATL after the Raptors beat the Hawks 122-119 win. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' continued development from the midrange game, Jakob Poeltl's clutch free throws, and behind-the-scenes reporting and *several* post-game reports from Atlanta.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown, Jakob PoeltlGerald Henderson award: Bogdan Bogdanovic#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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...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.

Jan 22, 2025 • 44min
Dan Shulman on Cooper Flagg, Covering Team Canada, and Iconic Broadcast Moments
Will is joined by Dan Shulman to chat about Cooper Flagg’s freshman year at Duke, how his hype compares to past prospects like Zion Williamson, and interesting names to consider for the second round of the upcoming NBA draft. They also dive into Dan’s legendary broadcasting career, from covering Team Canada at the Olympics to calling NBA games featuring LeBron and Kobe, working with Hubie Brown, and unforgettable moments like the Mark McGwire/Sammy Sosa home run chase and the backstory of the Kyle Singler play.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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach 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.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 7min
React Pod: Raptors turn 21-point deficit into blowout win vs. Magic behind Scottie Barnes
Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 109-93 win against the Orlando Magic. They discuss the crazy 37-point turnaround from the 32-11 early deficit to a blowout win, Scottie Barnes vs. Paolo Banchero, and react to the latest rumors of the Raptors jumping into the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Bruce BrownGerald Henderson award: Kentavious Caldwell-PopeMost Important Guy: Pat Delany#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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...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.

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
In/Out List: Shai’s IG captions, Draymond’s temper, Wemby’s jersey on auction
Will and Alex share their basketball in/out list and chat about: Westbrook & Jokic, Draymond’s temper, the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Tempo merch, Shai’s IG captions, tanking, Wemby’s jersey being on auction, ball screens, Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki joining the NBA on Amazon team, the struggling Sixers, and more.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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach 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.

Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 14min
React Pod: A light-hearted banter pod breaks out after Raptors get outclassed in Milwaukee
Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 130-112 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down Scottie Barnes' frustrating night, encouraging nights from Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown, and then banter about the most average players in the NBA. Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, RJ BarrettGerald Henderson award: Bobby PortisMost Important Guy: Raptors GM Bobby Webster#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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...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.

Jan 17, 2025 • 55min
Introducing… The NBA All-Average Team (Complimentary)
Will and Alex embark on an hour-long mission to identify the most average players in the NBA. They discuss what it truly means to be average, break down the criteria for being a perfectly average player, and make their case for five players to join the inaugural NBA All-Average Team.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/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach 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.