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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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Episodes
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Why are the Raptors so willing to ship RJ? Domantas Sabonis trade interest + NBA scapegoats
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…
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React Pod: Raptors finally solve zone defense to beat hopeless Kings
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings. He discusses how the Raptors finally responded against zone…
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Let’s have a fair discussion about Immanuel Quickley and Bobby Webster
Will Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond for a two-part discussion. First, they try to have a fair and objective conversation about Toronto Raptors point guard…
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React Pod: Immanuel Quickley delivers 40-ball in dominant win over Warriors
Will Lou goes live late-night to break down the Toronto Raptors' 145-127 win over the Golden State Warriors. Immanuel Quickley explodes for one of the most…
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Why are the Raptors LAST in threes and what's the future of Jamal Shead and CMB?
Will and Alex break down the start of the Raptors’ West Coast road trip, how Collin Murray-Boyles could make it into the starting lineup, and assess Jamal…
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React Pod: Raptors have to address their lack of shooting and size
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers matchup. He vents about the complete lack of shooting and size on…
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React Pod: Raptors lose in OT despite brilliant Jamal Shead performance
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-117 OT loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He laments Darko Rajakovic's decision to guard James Harden…
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NBA Banter: Do the Raptors still want AD? Luka vs Dennis, Spurs vs Thunder + more
Will and Alex debate whether the Raptors should have any interest in trading for Anthony Davis (and Domantas Sabonis and Zion Williamson??) before diving into…
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React Pod: Raptors dominate Pacers again as Gradey Dick finally breaks out
Will Lou goes live to react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the excellent start led by Scottie Barnes, lauds the…
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Is Kyle Lowry the most unlikely “greatest player of all time for a franchise” in NBA history?
Will and Alex recap Kyle Lowry’s weekend in Toronto, debate who are must-invites to his eventual jersey retirement ceremony, and then ask the question: is Kyle…
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React Pod: Sixers get revenge but Raptors fans get Kyle Lowry cameo
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 115-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. There's not a lot to say except for Kyle Lowry's last moments on the court in…
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Hello & Welcome Film Club reviews 'Marty Supreme'
As promised, Alex and Will come to you with their first of movie review episodes with Hello & Welcome. They are kicking things off with their review of 'Marty…
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React Pod: SCOTTIE BARNES WINS EPIC OT BATTLE WITH A GENIUS PLAY
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 116-115 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers matchup. He raves about Scottie Barnes' clutch and smart plays…
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React Pod: Raptors reserves put up a good fight, but RJ Barrett sprains ankle
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-117 loss against the Boston Celtics. They have fought very well without Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram but…
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1-on-1 w/ Raptors' Alijah Martin: "I won't be satisfied until I look back on multiple championships"
Alijah Martin joins us again to talk about league leading success with the Raptors 905, how he's developed his game for the NBA, head coach Drew Jones and the…
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React Pod: IMMANUEL QUICKLEY DAGGER 3 FOR THE WIN IN A CRAZY FRUSTRATING GAME
Will Lou goes live to break down the dreaded Toronto Raptors' 97-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He gives full credit to Immanuel Quickley for the…
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Which East tier do the Raptors belong in? + Scottie rising in All-Star votes
Will and Alex come to you on a Wednesday to ask which east tier do the Raptors belong in? Are they better than a play-in team? They also look at the next round…
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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles flirts with triple-double as Raptors sweep Hawks
Will Lou goes live to break down the rematch between the Toronto Raptors' 118-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He praises most of the team starting with Collin…
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Does it make sense for Raptors to make a big trade? + 25 Raptors 'Sliding Doors' moments
We are 30 days from the NBA trade deadline and Will and Alex ask if the Raptors should make a big move. Also, they go through 25 sliding door moments from the…
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React Pod: Raptors torch Hawks as Ingram-RJ-Scottie combine for 78 points
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He breaks down the impressive scoring from Brandon Ingram, the importance of RJ…
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NBA Banter: Why aren't Raptors fans voting for All-Star, does anyone want Trae Young?
Will and Alex break down the early NBA All-Star voting returns, debating whether LeBron still deserves an honorary spot, before diving into potential trade…
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React Pod: Brandon Ingram's miracle 3 ruled out as Raptors blow it against Nuggets
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. He details the Raptors' issues in crunch time, the…
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React Pod: Raptors pull 21-point comeback over Magic with another elite defensive effort
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 107-106 comeback win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the brave decisions by Darko Rajakovic to keep his best…
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December Banter Pod: New Year's Resolutions + What are we leaving in 2025?
Will, Alex, and Jerome open up the listener's mailbag and answer questions about who is the best at giving gifts, whether Will has upgraded his wardrobe…
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React Pod: Raptors EPIC OT comeback over Warriors in win of the year
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' thrilling 141-127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors matchup on a Sunday afternoon from…
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React Pod: Raptors play zero defense and get cooked in Washington
Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 138-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. He details the complete lack of defensive intensity and discusses the issues with…
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What are realistic expectations for the Toronto Raptors?
Will and Alex discuss what the realistic expectations are for the Raptors this season and whether they’ve met them so far, and also if Immanuel Quickley is…
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React Pod: Scottie, CMB, and Mamu feast as Raptors bounce back in Miami
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 112-91 win over the Miami Heat. He highlights the strong play by Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro…
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React Pod: Raptors offense hits new low in blowout loss to Brooklyn
Will Lou discusses the Toronto Raptors' 96-81 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He talks about why the Raptors have struggled so much on offense, and takes some…
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React Pod: Raptors play so SOFT in loss to shorthanded Celtics
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 112-96 loss to the Boston Celtics. He calls out the team for not having the mentality to win physical…
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NBA Banter: FVV obsesses about 2019, KD's weird habits, nobody comes to CP3's party
Will and Alex come back for another NBA banter. They discuss Fred and KD's episode of Unguarded, nobody going to Chris Paul's Halloween, which LA Clippers…
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React Pod: Raptors win ugly in Milwaukee thanks to strong clutch finish
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 111-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He breaks down the early-game mistakes that kept the game tight, the…
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Raptors "highly likely" to make a trade + Victor Wembanyama is cool + Toronto Tempo jerseys
Will and Alex discuss the latest rumours from Jake Fischer that the Toronto Raptors are "likely" to make a trade. Also, they recap the NBA Cup finals, talk…
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Reaction: Raptors snap losing streak with clutch win over Heat
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat. He talks about the heroic efforts made by Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes…
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Fred VanVleet gets real on how it ended in Toronto, behind the scenes in 2019, and Houston's rise
Fred VanVleet joins the podcast to discuss his potential return this season, stepping into the role of NBPA president, why he left Toronto for Houston, what…
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NBA Banter: Scottie does ballet, John Cena retires, Ant plays ping pong + Marty Supreme review
After a few false starts, Will and Alex chat about Anthony Edwards’ ping-pong skills, debate which sport is most disrespected by the general public, and give a…
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Lessons from losing NBA Cup Quarterfinals + Should we trade for AD?
Will and Alex recap the good, bad and ugly of the Toronto Raptors' loss in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Also, they discuss trading for Anthony Davis…
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React Pod: Raptors identity crisis exposed by Knicks in NBA Cup quarterfinals
Will Lou breaks down the quarterfinals matchup of the NBA Cup between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks. The final was 117-101 and Toronto is…
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Why are the Raptors slumping + Raps-Knicks NBA Cup preview
Will and Alex break down what’s gone wrong with the slumping Raptors from the missing defensive urgency to whether a tough schedule and mounting fatigue are…
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React Pod: Raptors come back only to be buried by the same mistakes
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-113 loss to the Boston Celtics. He describes what worked in their 30-8 comeback push in the second half, what…
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React Pod: Raptors embarrass themselves in blowout loss to Hornets
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 111-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He goes through the entire roster tonight and details how they struggled. Three…
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NBA Banter: Where will Giannis go? New details on CP3's exit, and which retirement tour is next?
Will and Alex share their day-after thoughts on Lakers–Raptors before running through hypothetical Giannis trade proposals. They revisit the CP3–Clippers saga…
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React Pod: Raptors snap LeBron's streak, but lose at the buzzer in classic battle
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 123-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in what was an instant classic at Scotiabank Arena. He breaks down…
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Raptors Mailbag: How should Darko balance Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram?
Vivek Jacob to join us to answer your Raptors questions! Raptors bounce back from their weekend losses and Scottie Barnes is an Eastern Conference Defensive…
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React Pod: Raptors bounce back with clutch win thanks to incredible game by Scottie Barnes
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He praises Scottie Barnes for his outstanding effort, the crunch time…
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How do Raptors bounce back after winless weekend + NBA Cup quarterfinals preview
Will and Alex dissect Toronto’s back-to-back weekend losses, from the offence stalling without RJ to the lack of bench contributions. Later, they look ahead to…
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React Pod: Shorthanded Raptors fold easily against the Knicks in MSG
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 116-94 loss to the New York Knicks on a Sunday night. He details the biggest issue with the Raptors, which is their…
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React Pod: Raptors choke away 9-game win streak in OT vs. Hornets
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 118-111 OT loss to the Charlotte Hornets to snap their nine-game win streak. He breaks down the misses plays in…
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NBA 6-Pack: Raptors learning from Blue Jays, Ingram loves Timmy's, Lindsay Dunn launches new show
Will and Alex are joined by Lindsay Dunn to talk about her next career chapter and what listeners can expect from her new show “Off The Roster.” They also get…
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React Pod: BRANDON INGRAM HITS THE GAME-WINNER, RAPTORS STREAK UP TO 9
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. He celebrates the Brandon Ingram game-winning jumper with 0.6 seconds left, breaks…
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Raptors First Quarter Grades: How would you grade Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram?
Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to deliver first-quarter Raptors grades, breaking down Scottie Barnes’ two-way brilliance, why Jakob…
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SLANDER Pod: Brandon Ingram explodes for 37 points, Raptors clamp Cavs for 8th-straight win
Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi of Prose and Claws for the return of the slander pod after the Toronto Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's…
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How Good are the Toronto Raptors? And should the Raptors make a win-now move?
Will and Alex welcome Joe Wolfond to dissect the Raptors’ 12–5 start, what’s real on both ends of the floor, and how “going for it” could shape their…
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React Pod: Raptors make every clutch play vs. Nets to extend win streak to 7 games
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He breaks down the Raptors' impressive execution in crunch time, RJ Barrett's…
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React Pod: Raptors clinch NBA Cup quarterfinals berth with blowout win over Wizards
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 140-110 win over the Washington Wizards matchup in the NBA Cup. He discusses the four Raptors who scored 20-plus, and…
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NBA Banter: Darko's motivational speeches, Jak likes Jay-Z like that? + Forehead game
Will and Alex break down Jakob Poeltl’s surprising love for Jay-Z, Mamu’s iconic Sopranos jacket, and Darko’s latest motivational gems—plus an important…
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React Pod: Raptors improve to 9-1 after Immanuel Quickley comes up clutch
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Will breaks down the joy of watching the Raptors execute in crunch time, and…
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4 reasons why the Toronto Raptors are winning again
Will Lou gives four of the main reasons behind the Toronto Raptors' 8-1 record in their last nine games. 1. Darko Rajakovic reset the culture 2. Front office…
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React Pod: SCOTTIE AND BRANDON CLINCH IT WITH GAME-SAVING BLOCKS, RJ BARRETT WITH THE WINNER
Will Lou is still buzzing as he reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He breaks down the strong performances by Brandon Ingram…
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React Pod: Raptors improve to 7-1 in last 8 games after crushing the Pacers
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 129-111 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the strong performances across the board by the team, before being…