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  Raptors show NBA how to honor legend + Is DeMar DeRozan next for jersey retirement? 22.09.2026 2год 28хв

  Will and Alex are back from vacation and checking in for a Hello and Welcome after hours! The Kyle Lowry retirement tour kicked off with some golf, a block party and gala while Kawhi Leonard closes in on an extension with the Raptors. All that and more!#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonardToday’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 [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Toronto Tempo return from international break and play final home game of the season | TEMPO TIME 21.09.2026 54хв

  Toronto Tempo are back and so is Tempo Time! Jerome and Chelsea recap the final home game of the season and what the team has been up to during the international break as they head into their final stretch of their inaugural WNBA season.#wnba #torontotempoToday’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 [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Kawhi says “it’s Scottie’s team” + can the Raptors win 50 games? 19.09.2026 55хв

  Alex is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to answer 10 true or false questions ahead of training camp, including if the Raptors can win 50 games in Kawhi’s return, whether this is the best Sixers team in the Process era, if the Knicks are one-and-done as champs, whether the Spurs own the Thunder after last year’s Conference Finals, if the Wolves and Lakers have improved, whether the Clippers truly have the worst outlook of any franchise in the league, and more.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Can Kawhi and the Raptors replicate 2019 championship run? 16.09.2026 55хв

  Alex is joined by Vivek Jacob to look ahead to Kawhi’s return to Toronto and explore the similarities and differences between this upcoming season and the 2019 championship run. They look at the contenders in the East, discuss what the Raptors are missing in their current lineup to be favorites, potential breakout candidates, and more.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  BREAKING: THE KAWHI LEONARD TRADE SAGA IS FINALLY DONE 14.09.2026 35хв

  Will Lou goes live from a park bench in Tofino, BC to react to the Kawhi Leonard trade finally being completed. Huge assist to Kyle Ramnarine from Raptors Republic for helping produce last second. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The definitive Top-10 Raptors of all-time 12.09.2026 1год 29хв

  Will Lou and Alex Wong outline the six factors determining greatness and then debate over the Top-10 Toronto Raptors of all-time. The list is below based on a combination of winning impact, cultural impact, longevity, respect, entertainment factor and award recognition:1. Kyle Lowry2. Kawhi Leonard3. DeMar DeRozan4. Vince Carter5. Pascal Siakam6. Chris Bosh7. Scottie Barnes8. Fred VanVleet 9. Damon Stoudemire 10. Alvin Williams#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #vincecarter #scottiebarnes Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  The 5 biggest “What If” moments in Raptors franchise history 10.09.2026 1год 4хв

  Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their list of the five biggest What If moments in Toronto Raptors franchise history. They walk through Kawhi Leonard's exit in 2019, Vince Carter's graduation, Tracy McGrady being allowed to leave, the failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo and so much more.#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #giannisantetokounmpo Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Jeremy Lin revisits 2019 title, fond Toronto moments, and Kawhi's sensational return 09.09.2026 22хв

  Will Lou interviews former Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin about his celebrity hoops game in Toronto on Sept 12, revisits his favorite Toronto memories, tells stories about what 2019 was like, and gives his thoughts on how the Raptors will fare next season with Kawhi Leonard back in the mix.2026 ARC HOOPS/WORLD tickets: https://asianrootscollective.org/arcworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What is still holding up the Kawhi Leonard trade? 08.09.2026 1год 31хв

  Will Lou goes solo to ask a few questions around the ongoing Kawhi Leonard trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. He looks at what could still be holding up the deal, if the Toronto Raptors will look to expand the trade beyond what was initially reported, Kawhi's last chance to rescue his legacy, the pressure this deal puts on Scottie Barnes, and if there are any circumstances that would lead to another team repeating the Clippers' mistake. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard cleared of suspension, while NBA fines Clippers 5 firsts and $30M 02.09.2026 1год 31хв

  Will Lou and Jerome Cheng go live to react to the breaking news of the NBA releasing their report into the cap circumvention of the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi is fined 700K but avoids suspension and contract voiding, while the Clippers are found to be the most guilty party in circumventing the cap and are therefore being fined 5 first-round picks, $30M in fines and additional suspensions to team executives.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Toronto Tempo and WNBA go on a FIBA World Cup break | TEMPO TIME 31.08.2026 1год 27хв

  The Toronto Tempo and WNBA are about to start a two-week midseason break for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Jerome and Chelsea recap the last few games with a depleted team, and look ahead to where players will be this break and beyond.#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Canada Basketball’s plan for Olympic gold and the making of Jurassic Park 27.08.2026 50хв

  Canada Basketball CEO and President Michael Bartlett sits down to discuss the plan for gold at the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, the rebuilding women's team, and shares stories behind how the Toronto Raptors built Jurassic Park and the unforgettable 2019 championship parade.#fibabasketball #canadabasketballReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A dub in Vancouver and then extreme hardship | TEMPO TIME 26.08.2026 1год 14хв

  Jerome and Chelsea catch up on the Tempo's trip to Vancouver and a depleted team going into the remainder of the season. Kiki Rice hooping but everyone else out. Some great reads:Chelsea Leite "Tempo’s Rice embracing everything rookie season has to offer": https://www.tsn.ca/wnba/article/tempos-rice-embracing-everything-rookie-season-has-to-offer/Katie Heindl "Drag to Light": https://www.basketballfeelings.com/p/drag-to-lightFrankie de la Cretaz "Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fighting back": https://xtramagazine.com/power/politics/wnba-liberty-fever-trans-joy-284052Shireen Ahmed "Enes Kanter Freedom's performative advocacy is emblematic of how men can be harmful to women's sports": https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/opinion-shireen-ahmed-womens-sports-wnba-9.7319141#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  The 4 biggest Raptors questions (besides the NBA’s ruling on Kawhi) 25.08.2026 1год 41хв

  Will is joined by friend of the show and fellow pod slanderer Asad to check in all things Raptors. What else has Kawhi done? What's next for Scottie Barnes? Does RJ get extended? Who is up next?#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #kawhileonardReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Toronto Tempo in a close one against the visiting Indiana Fever, mascots and more | TEMPO TIME 19.08.2026 1год 24хв

  Jerome, Chelsea Leite and Katie Heindl gather to recap their night at Scotiabank Arena and the visiting Indiana Fever. What were the vibes? How's the new mascot? What else?Come hang!#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  ESPN says Clippers and Kawhi are innocent but NBA says not so fast 18.08.2026 2год 45хв

  In yet another Kawhi Leonard update, ESPN reports that the NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funnelled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the salary cap. And immediately after, the NBA said hold on there. Will and Alex parse through the new findings and also banter across the league.At 1:34:00 Alex unveils an incredible list of "Toonie Thoughts" with Will occasionally chiming in with his own renditions. #nba #kawhileonard #raptors #lakersReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Toronto Tempo struggle through a 10-game losing streak | TEMPO TIME 13.08.2026 1год 23хв

  Tired: The Tempo are struggling to say healthy and get back to formWired: Juju WatkinsJerome and Chelsea Leite of TSN talk through the latest run of losses for the Tempo. Kiki Rice cooking, Aneesah Morrow figuring it out, Marina Mabrey scoring, but the defence isn't there. Also, mascots!#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Kawhi Leonard “strongly believes” trade to Raptors will go through; and other assorted banter 11.08.2026 2год 47хв

  Alex is back from Chicago and Kawhi Leonard might also be back sooner than we think. Him and Will recap the latest news with Kawhi Leonard with reports from Jake Fischer and Pablo Torre.#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonardReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Aneesah Morrow debuts for the Toronto Tempo as they continue their extended road trip | TEMPO TIME 05.08.2026 1год 35хв

  Jerome is joined by Chelsea Leite and Zulfi Sheikh of Raptors Republic to discuss the latest addition to the Toronto Tempo, Aneesah Morrow. They also recap an ongoing road trip.#torontotempo #wnbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] 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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  Have we lost the plot on this Kawhi Leonard investigation + Introducing the "Re-Dirkables" 04.08.2026 2год 35хв

  Will Lou and Alex Wong kick back late on a Monday night and answer assorted Raptors questions from listeners. Will also debuts a shameless point on the Kawhi Leonard investigations going overboard. This episode descends into pure madness around the 1:45:00 mark as Will and Alex spiritually ascend into the Bill Simmons zone of just making up shit that somehow kinda makes sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.