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Hello and Welcome

The Nation Network
Toronto Raptors
NBA
Kawhi Leonard
Scottie Barnes
Brandon Ingram
Raptors
Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
Basketball
RJ Barrett
Toronto Tempo
Miami Heat
San Antonio Spurs
Anthony Davis
Oklahoma City Thunder
Scotty Barnes
Boston Celtics
Toronto
Victor Wembanyama
Philadelphia 76ers

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

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Latest Episodes

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 129-99 win over the Orlando Magic. He praises Scottie Barnes for his bounceback outing, RJ Barrett for his strong showing, and touches on the awkward Jakob Poeltl situation. Three stars: RJ Barrett, ... more

Will and Alex discuss Toronto’s disappearing act in Minnesota, why a loss like this might actually be good (zag!) and early-season thoughts on Scottie, IQ, Jakob and Jamal Shead. Later, they discuss the impact of Jalen Williams’ devastating injury, a... more

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 117-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He vents his frustrations with Immanuel Quickley, laments Scottie Barnes for inexplicably scoring zero points, and looks at the injury history of Kawhi L... more

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 112-102 win over the Washington Wizards. He breaks down the Raptors' stellar moments on defense, laments the officials for losing control over the game, and wonders how long it will take for Kawhi Le... more

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Recent Guests

Libaan Osman
Toronto Star sports journalist and host of the Canadian Basketball Show
Toronto Star
Episode: Banter Pod with with Libaan Osman: Trying out for the 905, and the biggest dating icks
Matt Devlin
Raptors play-by-play broadcaster
Raptors
Episode: We pitch Matt Devlin new signature Raptors calls | The Annual H&W Matt Devlin interview
Kawhi Leonard
Returning Toronto Raptors star, former Finals MVP
Toronto Raptors
Episode: Kawhi can't stop smiling in return to Toronto | Raptors Media Day 2026 reaction
Chelsea Leite
Guest on the show, TSN reporter and Tempo Time contributor
Tempo Time / TSN
Episode: Wrapping up the inaugural Toronto Tempo season | TEMPO TIME
Lee-Ban Osmond
Guest mentioned in intro
Episode: Raptors show NBA how to honor legend + Is DeMar DeRozan next for jersey retirement?
Joseph Casciaro
From The Score, joining the show to discuss Kawhi, Raptors, and NBA context
The Score
Episode: Kawhi says “it’s Scottie’s team” + can the Raptors win 50 games?
Vivek Jacob
Raptors in 7 writer, contributor for New Balance, Yahoo and more
Raptors in 7; New Balance; Yahoo
Episode: Can Kawhi and the Raptors replicate 2019 championship run?
Kyle from Raptors Republic
Guest host substituting for two weeks, brought in for live reaction
Raptors Republic
Episode: BREAKING: THE KAWHI LEONARD TRADE SAGA IS FINALLY DONE
Jeremy Lin
Basketball player and public figure, discussed ARK World 2026 and Raptors history
Episode: Jeremy Lin revisits 2019 title, fond Toronto moments, and Kawhi's sensational return

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Using Ai opinions?

    Huge longtime Raptors fan… very very very disappointing hearing an AI prediction on a podcast with real human journalists. Extremely lame. Unfollowed forever

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    edgarpaul10
    Canadaa month ago
  • Best Raptors pod!

    Will is the most passionate Raptors fan! Love the pod, you guys always make me lol on my walk to work in the morning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flyfish Nish
    Canada3 months ago
  • need improvement

    best podcast guy i’ve found for raptors… but needs a host to keep on track a lot of rambling with pods everyday same thing re said in 40 dif ways to make it an hour I guess? would be great if it was like the leaf report pod on the athletic, talk about the games, how they can improve, injuries trades, league news a little etc. hard to listen to just rambling of same points over and over

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HDTVcdssv
    Canada9 months ago
  • Best Toronto Sports Pod

    Been a fan of Will’s work since his “10 Things” reviews of Raptors games. Been a fan of Alex since his generational twitter run as Steven LeBron. Combining them provides insightful, engaging and hilarious content. I now always look for Will’s big head at Raptors games. One of my best friends is the legendary Wongstradomus. Also Shout out to Jerome and the intern. Keep up the good work ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidtaylorjr
    Canada10 months ago
  • …

    … Hello and Welcome Podcast is a PROBLEMMM!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YYCLeezy
    Canada10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques note occasional rambling; nonetheless the show's energy and expertise keep fans coming back.
Shows maintain a strong, loyal following with frequent praise for consistent content and production quality.
Guests and deep dives on players and roster moves draw strong positive reactions.
Listeners praise humor-balance with basketball insight and love for Raptors culture.
Fans want tighter episode structure but consistently enjoy host camaraderie and banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#86
United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#50
Australia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#56
Italy/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#112
Germany/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

React Pod: Kawhi Leonard is home and Raptors win by FORTY-THREE over Bulls
Q: Thoughts on the Raptors potentially picking up Connect on the final two-way?
Lou says the player would be a low-risk option, but questions his fit with the Raptors' defensive and team-oriented identity.
React Pod: Kawhi Leonard is home and Raptors win by FORTY-THREE over Bulls
Q: If Scottie plays this aggressive all season, then all NBA for sure?
Lou likes Barnes's more assertive scoring but says he should seek better shots and avoid relying too heavily on mid-range attempts.
Are the Raptors good enough without Kawhi?
Q: Which team's slow start is more concerning, the New York Knicks or the Miami Heat?
Will is more concerned about Miami, pointing to fit problems between its players and early lineup adjustments, while the Knicks have already shown a successful championship-level blueprint.
Are the Raptors good enough without Kawhi?
Q: If Kawhi Leonard is not healthy, who is Toronto's number one option and who is its number two option?
Alex expects RJ Barrett to lead the team in scoring, while Scottie Barnes would handle the ball frequently; Will sees them as possible co-primary options and says Immanuel Quickley must also contribute.
React pod: Scottie and RJ carry Raptors despite refs almost ruining the win
Q: Is Jamal ever going to get a proper bag?
Lou says Jamal needs to settle in, create more effectively late in possessions, and find a workable partnership with Collin Murray-Boyles, while stressing that it is only two games into the season.

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A lively Raptors and NBA-centric show that blends in-depth team analysis with wide-ranging culture and banter. Regular discussions cover game strategy, injuries, draft implications, and young players' development, often paired with humorous personal stories and pop culture tangents. Guests frequently include sports journalists, analysts, and players affiliated with Toronto Tempo and other basketball communities, offering both frontline scouting and broader league context. The format tends to mix thoughtful breakdown with long-form storytelling and lighthearted riffs, making it appealing to hardcore Raptors fans and NBA nerds who enjoy personality-driven conversations as well as deep roster discussions.

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Recent guests on Hello and Welcome include:

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2. Matt Devlin
3. Kawhi Leonard
4. Chelsea Leite
5. Lee-Ban Osmond
6. Joseph Casciaro
7. Vivek Jacob
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