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Hello and Welcome
The Nation Network
251 episodes
2 days ago
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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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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Hello and Welcome
Championship react pod: The unforgettable moments in Game 6 when the Toronto Raptors won it all

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors to secure the 2019 NBA title. They break down Kyle Lowry's exhilarating start, Fred VanVleet's courageous fourth quarter, and the devastation of Klay Thompson's ACL injury.


Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam


DJ Augustin award: Draymond Green


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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6 days ago
1 hour 40 minutes 30 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Championship react pod: The Infamous game when Kevin Durant tore his Achilles

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which includes the harrowing Achilles injury to Kevin Durant and reflect on how big of a "what if" moment this was for the entire NBA.


Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka


DJ Augustin award: DeMarcus Cousins


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca

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Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca


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1 week ago
1 hour 26 minutes 38 seconds

Hello and Welcome
1-on-1 with Chucky Hepburn: Studying Jamal Shead's game, training with Fred VanVleet

Will Lou interviews Toronto Raptors rookie Chucky Hepburn at Las Vegas Summer League 2025. Chucky discusses studying Jamal Shead and training with Fred VanVleet in college, and how he approaches the game on defense. Chucky also details his upbringing in Omaha and also being home-schooled until Grade 8.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca

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2 weeks ago
8 minutes 42 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Who will be the next Raptors president, and the 3 biggest questions facing this team

Will Lou discusses the latest round of reported candidates for the president of the Toronto Raptors, makes the case for why Bobby Webster is the right choice, and the three biggest questions facing the Raptors beyond who will be president.


He discusses reports of Dwane Casey, Chad Buchanan, Marc Eversley, Monte McNair, and Kevin Pritchard (19:00).


#raptors #torontoraptors


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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2 weeks ago
1 hour 43 minutes 36 seconds

Hello and Welcome
1-on-1 with Jamal Shead: "I'm Canadian now. I'm applying for my real citizenship soon"

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead sits down with Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast to discuss how the Raptors can get back to the playoffs, who taught Jamal how to play defense, his close bond with teammate Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamal's love for Toronto and Canada.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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3 weeks ago
7 minutes 48 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Raptors Summer League report card and one thing to improve

Will Lou hands out player grades for the key Toronto Raptors players from 2025 Las Vegas Summer League and discusses one area of improvement for each of them.


He discusses:

1:39 - Jamal Shead

6:15 - Ja’Kobe Walter

12:28 - Jonathan Mogbo

16:44 - Ulrich Chomche

24:23 - Jamison Battle

27:43 - Collin Murray-Boyles

36:40- Alijah Martin

42:35 - Chucky Hepburn

47:28 - AJ Lawson


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.


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3 weeks ago
1 hour 28 minutes 47 seconds

Hello and Welcome
React Pod: Raptors lose to Kings in semifinals despite masterful game from Jamal Shead

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 98-88 loss to the Sacramento Kings semifinals matchup in Las Vegas Summer League. He breaks down the slow starts in the first and third quarters, the difficulties in defensive matchups against Sacramento, and the fantastic effort by Jamal Shead.


Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Alijah Martin

Gerald Henderson award: Isaac Jones


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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1 month ago
1 hour 28 minutes 50 seconds

Hello and Welcome
React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles carries Raptors to 4-0 finish and advance to semifinals

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 81-69 win over the Golden State Warriors game in Las Vegas Summer League. They advance into the semifinals and will play on Saturday at 4pm ET.


Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Alijah Martin, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Mobley begging for a review


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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1 month ago
58 minutes 5 seconds

Hello and Welcome
The 2025 NBA Summer League Banter Pod
Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer league trip to Las Vegas, including how Alex finally got unbanned from the Wynn, unexpected run-ins, and catching the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere. Later, Alex pitches a new batch of five-dollar ideas—including the happiness tax and climax popcorn. Finally, Will attempts to name 10 WWE wrestlers.

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1 month ago
3 hours 51 seconds

Hello and Welcome
React Pod: Recapping a wildly entertaining, physical, and eventful win by the Raptors in LVSL
Will Lou goes live from Las Vegas Summer League to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 101-97 win over the Denver Nuggets. He discusses the strong performances from Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and AJ Lawson. Then he breaks down the many flagrant plays that lead up to an ejection, and then breaks down the awkward scenes of MLSE president Keith Pelley and minority owner Larry Tanenbaum pulling up to two different spots courtside.

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1 month ago
35 minutes 32 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Alijah Martin on his dominant draft workout with Raptors, and his player comps

Toronto Raptors rookies guard Alijah Martin discusses the dominant workout that landed him with the Raptors at the 39th pick, his progression from unremarkable freshman to national champion, and his heartwarming story fo playing for his mother.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague #nbadraft


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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1 month ago
14 minutes 36 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Reaction: Collin Murray-Boyles debut, Ulrich Chomche's growth, and Adam Silver crashes the show???

Will and Alex come live from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to recap the Toronto Raptors' 89-86 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Collin Murray-Boyles' debut, the continued defensive intensity of team, Ulrich Chomche's growth and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver randomly crashes the show.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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1 month ago
1 hour 34 seconds

Hello and Welcome
HW x RR roundtable: Which Raptors prospect do you believe in most? Who is the best defender?

Hello and Welcome is joined by Raptors Republic at Summer League all our early thoughts on the Raptors here in Las Vegas! Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined on the roundtable by Samson Folk, Trevon Heath and other surprise guests.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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1 month ago
49 minutes 11 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Reaction: Raptors bully Bulls into 34 turnovers in dominant opening win at Summer League

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League after the Toronto Raptors' 116-72 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the overwhelming defensive performance by the entire team, Alijah Martin's poster dunk, details behind the Collin Murray-Boyles injury, and many more scoops from behind the scenes.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nba


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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1 month ago
43 minutes 37 seconds

Hello and Welcome
What to watch for from each Raptors rookie and sophomore in Summer League

Will Lou talks to Libaan Osman of the Toronto Star about what to watch for from the Toronto Raptors in Las Vegas Summer League. They cover Collin Murray-Boyes (2:56), Alijah Martin (8:59), Chucky Hepburn (12:49), Jamal Shead (18:13), Ja’Kobe Walter (21:45), Jonathan Mogbo (24:30), Ulrich Chomche (27:55) and Jamison Battle (33:17).


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague


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 month ago
51 minutes 57 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Masai Ujiri's incredible farewell and do you feel good about the Raptors after the draft and free agency?

Will and Alex recap the Raptors’ quiet offseason and debate whether the team is actually better than it was a year ago. Will debuts a new segment called “Will or Bill,” dissecting Bill Simmons’ latest Raptors takes—and his thoughts on gift cards. They also discuss the Norman Powell trade, Masai Ujiri’s emotional farewell video, Alex’s Uncut Gems rewatch, the Blue Jays’ impact on the city’s summer vibe, and their upcoming Summer League plans.


Timecodes:

- Do you feel better about the Raptors after the draft and free agency (5:40)

- Will vs Bill? Do you agree with these Bill Simmons Raptors takes? (24:00)

- Norman Powell traded to Miami (58:21)

- Masai Ujiri's touching farewell video (1:13:10)

- LET'S GO BLUE JAYS (1:42:10)


#raptor #torontoraptors


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Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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1 month ago
2 hours 8 minutes 20 seconds

Hello and Welcome
"A super high IQ player": Collin Murray-Boyles' brother gives scouting report on Raptors 9th pick

Will Lou speaks with James Murray-Boyles, the older brother of Collin Murray-Boyles to get to know the Toronto Raptors' newest 9th overall pick. James shares some insight on the family affair that helped Collin reach the NBA, gives an account of how Collin has improved dramatically, a scouting report of his time at South Carolina, and also a behind-the-scenes account of what it was like to be at the NBA Draft.


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft


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1 month ago
19 minutes 58 seconds

Hello and Welcome
One (fake) trade the Raptors should make this summer, and who improved the most this offseason

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joe Wolfond to propose one trade the Toronto Raptors should make this summer. Then, they try to make sense of the Milwaukee Bucks' shocking move to waive Damian Lillard, and also ask which team in the East is actually poised to make a jump.


Timecodes:

3:40 - Reacting to Mamu/Jak

15:59 - Chris Boucher is done

21:38 - Fake trades

57:35 - What did the Bucks do?

1:12:42 - Are the Nuggets back to contention?

1:24:36 - Weakened eastern conference

1:31:20 - Alex’s top-10


#raptors #torontoraptors #bucks


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1 month ago
2 hours 10 minutes 31 seconds

Hello and Welcome
Raptors extend Jakob Poeltl for 4/$104M and sign Sandro Mamukelashvili

Will Lou goes solo to discuss the Toronto Raptors signing Georgian forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili to a 2-year, $5.5M contract to likely complete their roster for next season, and also the news of Jakob Poeltl signing a 4-year, $104M extension.


#raptors #torontoraptors


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1 month ago
29 minutes 59 seconds

Hello and Welcome
NBA Free Agency begins! Will the Toronto Raptors make any significant changes?

Will and Alex pick up the pieces from Masai Ujiri’s departure and break down a quiet start to free agency for the Raptors. They explore how front office changes could shape the weeks ahead, potential replacements for Masai, and early intel on Toronto’s incoming rookies. Later, they react to the biggest free agency moves so far—including Michael Porter Jr. landing in Brooklyn and Houston’s bold push toward contention—and debate what actually qualifies as breaking NBA news. Finally, Alex shares highlights from his four-hour guided tour of iconic Sopranos locations in New York.


Timecodes:

- Are the Raptors standing pat in free agency? (1:00)

- Who will be the next Raptors president? (29:47)

- Intel on Raptors rookies (41:36)

- Reaction to new signings around the league (46:15)


#raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft


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.


Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca

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1 month ago
2 hours 3 minutes 48 seconds

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

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