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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 20min

Are the Raptors destined for a first-round exit? And what is holding them back?

The Toronto Raptors lost to the New York Knicks for the 12th time in a row. Is their ceiling a first-round exit? Will and Alex discuss.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 23min

React Pod: Raptors fight back but get owned by Knicks yet again

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 111-95 loss to the New York Knicks. He shows love to Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett's strong scoring games, and then details how the team struggles every time in crunch time.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Immanuel QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Josh Hart#nba #raptors #knicksThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 22min

Raptors to-do list before playoffs and who would you protect in expansion draft?

Will and Alex run through the remaining regular season schedule to assess Toronto’s chances at remaining in the top six, and discuss how Darko might handle the playoff rotation in round one. Later, they answer a few more mailbag questions related to a potential expansion draft, what a Raptors 3-on-3 team would look like, and more.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 21min

React Pod: Darko yells at Raptors during halftime to reverse slow start vs. Wizards

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-125 win over the Washington Wizards. He gives props to Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl for their strong performances, and commends Darko Rajakovic for his fiery halftime speech to wake up the team after a slow start.Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, Brandon IngramGerald Henderson award: Will Riley#nba #raptors #wizardsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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!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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Feb 27, 2026 • 4h 1min

The February Banter Pod: All-Star Weekend stories, and live H&W lore trivia

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their favorite moments from All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, including behind-the-scenes stories from the Klutch Party, and Will meeting Draymond Green in person. Later, they open up the mailbag and answer questions about all-time Asian household items, building the ideal podcaster, their whitest quality, and more. Finally, Alex shares his toonie thoughts of the month on bagels, horses, and other things before we debut the first Hello & Welcome lore quiz live on air with our listeners.This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 15min

What’s keeping the Raptors from becoming contenders?

Will and Alex discuss the Raptors' late game struggles and what it will take to get them to the next level. Also, they are joined by Amar Wala, a long-time Raptors season ticket holder, but more importantly, the director and producer of “Shook,” a Canadian drama film that is now available for streaming on Crave.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 11min

React Pod: Raptors choke AGAIN as Darko and Barrett make costly errors

Will Lou crashes out over the Toronto Raptors' 110-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He goes into the mistakes made by Darko Rajakovic and RJ Barrett in crunch time, and then gives Jakob Poeltl credit for his strong play off the back injury.Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Immanuel QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Dylan Harper#nba #raptors #spursThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 12min

React Pod: Raptors stage comeback but can't close the deal in sloppy loss to OKC

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He discusses the Raptors' incredible 27-2 comeback, and also why the team was undone by early and late errors in concentration.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal SheadGerald Henderson award: Cason Wallace#nba #raptors #okcThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 21min

3 Raptors trending at the right time, and making sense of Team Canada's loss

Will and Alex are back! They talk what's trending upward for the Raptors and discuss some Olympics, Pat Riley and Kawhi.#raptors #torontoraptors #olympics #nbaThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 27min

React Pod: Raptors use total team effort without Scottie in smackdown over Bucks

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 122-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He shows love to Immanuel Quickley's excellent outing, the promising signs from Jakob Poeltl, and Brandon Ingram handling the pressure well on both ends as the go-to guy with Scottie Barnes missing in action.Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Jamal SheadGerald Henderson award: Ryan Rollins#nba #bucks #raptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach 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.

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