Episodes

  • React Pod: Raptors fold every time to physical teams and it's going to kill them
    Jan 31 2026

    Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the mistakes from the disastrous fourth quarter in which the Raptors got outscored 44-21 and wonders why there was such a lack of organization and leadership from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram when the game was sliding away.


    Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

    Gerald Henderson award: Wendell Carter Jr.


    #nba #magic #raptors

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The January Banter Pod: Sopranos character draft + All-NBA Free Thinker Team
    Jan 30 2026

    Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to answer mailbag questions about the most overrated sports moments, favorite podcast guests, most influential hoopers and more. Later, they draft their top-10 Sopranos characters (2:30:30) before answering e-mails (3:10:00) about Evan Mobley, Bill Simmons, how to use NBA lingo to skip work, and more.


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    3 hrs and 37 mins
  • React Pod: Raptors fold AGAIN in unacceptable loss to Knicks
    Jan 29 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He holds the team accountable for their lack of response to New York's physicality, and then is joined by Alex Wong for more Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.


    Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-Boyles

    Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges


    #nba #raptors #knicks


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Get to know the real Gradey Dick both on and off the court
    Jan 27 2026

    We’re joined by Gradey Dick and Gillette's barber partner Joshua Diamante for a special Hello and Welcome episode in collaboration with Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Gradey talks goal-setting in the NBA, his friendship with Josh, breaking down Gen Z concepts for Will and Alex, and his evolving personal style. Later, he reviews his most iconic off-court fits and revisits his viral TikTok moments.

    AD | This episode is sponsored by Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Throughout this episode we also gave Gradey the opportunity to style our beard model Braeden, with different styles of beards featuring the GilletteLabs razor. GilletteLabs has a built-in green bar that helps release trapped hairs so you can get virtually every hair in a single stroke. It's also Gillette's Best shave* and the blades last 50% longer** (*also available as heated) (**on avg vs Gillette Fusion5)


    #raptors #torontoraptors #gradeydick #gillette


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    36 mins
  • Can Scottie Barnes win DPOY + Was Dillon Brooks right about DeMar?
    Jan 26 2026

    Will and Alex come to you on this snow filled Monday to talk some Raptors new and old. Fresh from his clutch block on Chet Holmgren, we ask can Scottie Barnes win DPOY? We then chat about Dillon Brooks' comments on DeMar DeRozan.


    #raptors #torontoraptors #scottiebarnes #demarderozan


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley come up clutch to beat OKC
    Jan 26 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 103-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder matchup. He details the clutch plays by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes an extra amount of fan questions after their biggest win of the year.


    Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead

    Gerald Henderson award: Lu Dort


    #nba #raptors #okc


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • React Pod: Raptors use total team effort to collect another great road win
    Jan 24 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan.


    Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

    Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday


    #nba #raptors #blazers


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Why are the Raptors so willing to ship RJ? Domantas Sabonis trade interest + NBA scapegoats
    Jan 23 2026

    Will and Alex discuss the pros and cons of trading for Domantas Sabonis before diving into the NBA All-Scapegoat Team, LeBron’s drama with Lakers ownership and Alex’s one-on-one tournament idea for All-Star Saturday. Finally, Will takes a 2016 quiz to see how much he remembers about NBA award winners and the Raptors summer league squad from a decade ago.


    Shout out Virage Sonore studios for hosting Alex while he is in Montreal (https://viragesonore.com/)


    #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaallstar #lebronjames


    Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    1 hr and 22 mins