Hello and Welcome

By The Nation Network

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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How many episodes does Hello and Welcome have?

The podcast currently has 247 episodes available.

Hello and Welcome episodes:

July 24, 2025 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.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

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8min
July 22, 2025 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.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

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1h 29min
July 19, 2025 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

Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]

Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Original Music by DIVISION 88.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb

Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!
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1h 29min
July 18, 2025 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

Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]

Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Original Music by DIVISION 88.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb

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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59min
July 17, 2025 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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3h 1min
July 16, 2025 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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36min
July 15, 2025 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

Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]

Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Original Music by DIVISION 88.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb

Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!
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15min
July 14, 2025 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

Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]

Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Original Music by DIVISION 88.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb

Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!
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1h 1min
July 13, 2025 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

Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]

Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Original Music by DIVISION 88.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb

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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50min
July 12, 2025 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

each out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]

Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Original Music by DIVISION 88.

Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca
- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.

Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb

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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44min

FAQs about Hello and Welcome:

How many episodes does Hello and Welcome have?

The podcast currently has 247 episodes available.

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