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React pod: RJ Barrett goes for 31-14-5 and IQ bounces back but Raps still lose 13.11.2026 1h 4m

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 123-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He gives credit to RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for bouncing back, and then touches on what Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead, and Ja'Kobe Walter need to improve on. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Alijah Martin Gerald Henderson award: Anfernee Simons #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

IQ and RJ rewatch + what can the Raptors do to improve in crunchtime? 12.11.2026 1h 59m

Will and Alex manage the hangover of an embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics (again) and invite dear friend of the show, The Score's Joseph Casciaro to pick up the pieces of a broken team. (Dramatic?) The boys hash it out and then later play some more Start-Bench-Cut.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaToday’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app.Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/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.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.

Crash out pod: Raptors choke away huge lead behind boneheaded mistakes 12.11.2026 1h 19m

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 98-93 loss to the Boston Celtics. Will goes in on the shortcomings of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, Darko Rajakovic's flagrant disregard for challenges, and vents other general frustrations. Three stars: Allen Graves, Alijah Martin, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award: Baylor Scheierman #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

Where do Raptors stand in the East after 10 games? 10.11.2026 1h 33m

Kawhi has only played 2 games, Scottie has missed 2, and the Raptors sit in the 6 spot at .500. Will and Alex go live to look at the team 10 games into the season. They also dive back into Krillion. Come hang! #raptors #nba #torontoraptors #kawhileonard Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Raptors severely shorthanded, RJ struggles heavily in loss to Grizzlies 10.11.2026 1h

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 118-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, Immanuel Quickley, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors needed more from RJ Barrett who had a really poor night on both ends. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Jakob Poeltl, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Jerami Grant#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaToday’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app.Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/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.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.

React: JAMAL SHEAD. ALIJAH MARTIN. JAKOB POELTL. CMB. RJ. WHAT A SCRAPPY WIN. 07.11.2026 1h 7m

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 121-107 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He breaks down the gutsy shorthanded effort by Jamal Shead and company in a much-needed comeback win. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Alijah Martin, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award: Brayden Burries #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

Increasingly crazier Raptors trade targets + ticket giveaway + addictive game "Krillion" 06.11.2026 2h 36m

Alex Wong presents Will Lou with increasingly crazier Toronto Raptors trade targets, and then go around the NBA with topics including Jaylen Brown's personal harp player, the least valuable players, and more. Finally, they give away tickets to fans for the upcoming Raptors-Knicks game on Nov. 17. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

How much of this will Kawhi fix? Raptors showing worrying signs to start season 05.11.2026 1h 51m

Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to chat about the team’s 4-4 start, when Kawhi is expected to return, most pleasant surprise and biggest concern so far, and more. Later, they play a game of “start, bench, cut” with Vivek and ask about the most precious Raptors moments, his favorite tennis players, best Toronto neighborhoods, and more. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Raptors melt down completely in third quarter against Nuggets 05.11.2026 58m

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 128-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He discusses the concerning meltdown of the second half and then gets a bit silly with the latest absurd Kawhi Leonard ad for $85-dollar Austrian aquifer water. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamison BattleGerald Henderson award: Bryce Hopkins #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

Is Scottie making the superstar jump? Raptors fight back in LA 03.11.2026 1h 28m

Will and Alex come to you live fresh from the Raptors' 47-point fourth quarter comeback against the Clippers. Can they beat a quality team on the road? Is Scottie making another leap? How about those uniforms? All that and more! #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Scottie wakes up and pulls out crazy comeback over Clippers 03.11.2026 1h 1m

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 125-118 comeback win against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Will gives huge credit to Scottie Barnes for playing through injury, and then walks through the biggest reasons for the Raptors' comeback. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley Gerald Henderson award: Kobe Sanders #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhi #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Darko snaps as Raptors can't cope with insane Luka Doncic heater 02.11.2026 1h 2m

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 131-125 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He wants the Raptors to regain their focus after two lackluster performances. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Luka Doncic??? #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhi #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Raptors comeback falls short despite Scottie dropping 41 31.10.2026 1h 25m

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 121-114 loss to the Orlando Magic in their rematch. He discusses the incredible showing by Scottie Barnes, and then laments the Raptors' weaknesses on defense and the terrible officiating, before getting quite goofy at the end with a long discussion of Jay-Z and Ne-Yo. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Allen Graves Gerald Henderson award: Anthony Black #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhi #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

NBA 6-pack: Sixers and Rockets off to quick starts + $345 Clippers season tickets 30.10.2026 1h 41m

Will and Alex open up another NBA 6-pack and discuss Philadelphia and Houston’s hot starts, the most washed NBA jerseys ever, the 2024 redraftables, Ernie Johnson leaving “Inside the NBA,” the Clippers selling season tickets for $345, least valuable players of the week, most memorable TV episodes, and a Scotiabank Arena food tour #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kawhi reportedly out 3-4 weeks, and what do you do with Jakob Poeltl? 29.10.2026 1h 31m

We knew Kawhi would be out at times and here we are. 3-4 weeks, so how are the Raptors trending? Will and Alex go live to discuss. #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhi #nba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Raptors bounce back with huge win over Orlando 29.10.2026 1h 10m

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, Scottie Barnes, Trayce Jackson-Davis Gerald Henderson award: Tristan da Silva Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

Are the Raptors good enough without Kawhi? 27.10.2026 1h 37m

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, and whether there should be concern for slow starts in New York and Miami. Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React: Scottie scores ZERO, Kawhi out with knee swelling, and Raptors get reality check 26.10.2026 1h 16m

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 Leonard. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter, Allen Graves Gerald Henderson award: Terrence Shannon Jr. Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

React pod: Scottie and RJ carry Raptors despite refs almost ruining the win 24.10.2026 1h 9m

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 Leonard to find his footing again. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles Gerald Henderson award: Tre JohnsonToday’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app.Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/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.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.

Can you name 100 Raptors in 4 minutes challenge + NBA opening week takeaways 23.10.2026 2h 3m

Will and Alex wrap the week with the NBA 6-Pack. The OKC Thunder are on a revenge tour, James Dolan phishing, Least Valuable Player and much more! Lets get it. #nba #wemby #shai Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. 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.

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