
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

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
React Pod: Jamal Shead's game-winning layup ruled out by 0.1 seconds as Raptors fall to Wizards
Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 118-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. They discuss Jamal Shead's game-winning moment that was off by 0.1 seconds, the return of the tank, and debate who should win the MVP between Shai Gilegous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Jamison BattleGerald Henderson award: Richaun Holmes#raptors #nba #wizards 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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...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.

Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
React Pod: Immanuel Quickley goes off for 34 points, but are the Raptors tanking or not?
Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the tank-off between the Toronto Raptors' 118-109 win over the Utah Jazz. They discuss Immanuel Quickley's season-high effort, the confusing state of the Raptors' tank, and share some unbelievable stats from Wilt Chamberlain. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: Walker Kessler#raptors #nba #magic 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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...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.

Mar 6, 2025 • 35min
NBA 6 pack: Is there a "right" way to tank, and why the Raptors shouldn't trade RJ
Will shares his latest six-pack of NBA ideas with Alex, including: the Luka Doncic trade saving the NBA season, if there’s a “right” way to tank, if the East is wide open for the Raptors next season, why Toronto shouldn’t trade RJ Barrett this summer, if NBA teams should market teams over players, and more.#raptors #torontoraptors #lukadoncic #lakers 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.

Mar 5, 2025 • 3h 10min
The February Banter Pod
DISCLAIMER: StreamYard had treated our audio with echo cancellation for the first 30 min so it gets overprocessed but bear with it and it'll clear up after.Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their recent work trips, including trying wings at Magic City, debating the best Philly cheesesteak, and navigating the clout-chasing scene at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Later, they tackle listener questions on John Cena’s heel turn, wrestling’s resurgence, their ideal Toronto day, and more. Plus, Alex attempts to sing The Weeknd.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.

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 13min
React Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter hits the game-winner, while Raptors tank hits new absurd heights
Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 114-113 win over the Orlando Magic in the hilariously exciting rematch. They break down Ja'Kobe Walter's first career game winner, discuss the new and absurd ways the Raptors tried to tank by pulling every starter in a close game, before coming up with brand new nicknames for the players.Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, AJ Lawson, Jakob PoeltlGerald Henderson award: Darko Rajakovic's tanking tactics#raptors #nba #magic 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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...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.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 13min
React Pod: Immanuel Quickley is a huge difference maker, Raptors' tank becoming obvious
Will Lou is joined by producer Jerome Cheng after the Toronto Raptors win 104-102 over the Orlando Magic. They discuss the importance of Immauel Quickley, why the Raptors struggle in crunch time, and how the tanking moves are becoming too obvious. #raptors #nba #magic 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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...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.

Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 11min
React Pod: Raptors' clutch issues on full display in epic choke against Chicago
Will Lou goes live after the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' 125-115 OT loss to the Chicago Bulls. He discusses the Raptors' crunch-time issues, why Brandon Ingram would really help, and has a little fun at the end by showing highlights of the Raptors media game to lighten the mood.#raptors #nba #bulls 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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...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.

Feb 27, 2025 • 56min
Chuck Swirsky on the Vince Carter era & the toughest broadcast of his career
Will sits down with legendary Raptors announcer Chuck Swirsky to discuss being honored for the team’s 30th-anniversary season, his early days with the franchise, and his first impressions of Jack Armstrong. Chuck also shares why calling Vince Carter’s first game in Toronto as a New Jersey Net was the toughest broadcast of his career, along with other Raptors memories from the past three decades.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.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 4min
React Pod: Raptors rookies struggle vs. Pacers, Lakers-Mavs, and where is PJ Tucker?
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live at the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' 111-91 loss against the Indiana Pacers. They discuss the Raptors' rookie struggles against the Pacers, then discuss the Lakers-Mavs game, and finally, they unveil the surprising name behind PJ Tucker.Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jonathan Mogbo, Orlando RobinsonGerald Henderson award: RayJ Dennis (???)#raptors #nba #pacers 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.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...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.

Feb 26, 2025 • 55min
React Pod: Scottie Barnes setting tone with defensive intensity, but Raptors can't hit 3's vs. C's
Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics. They discuss Scottie Barnes' two-way intensity in leading the team, but the Raptors don't have answers for Boston's 3-point shooting. They also share tidbits from the Raptors' annual media run.Here is Will's feature on Chris Boucher's longevity with the Raptors:https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/24/after-topping-carter-boucher-reflects-on-his-raptors-journey/Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead, Chris BoucherGerald Henderson award: Payton Pritchard#raptors #nba #celticsReach 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.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.