Hello and Welcome
The Nation Network
A Raptors and NBA podcast with Will Lou & Alex Wong
- 1 hour 28 minutesReact Pod: Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead lead the way, NCAA tournament takeaways
Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 120-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the standout efforts of Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead, and then share takeaways from the NCAA Finals for both the men's and women's tournament.
Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Cole Swider
Gerald Henderson award: Maxwell Lewis
#raptors #nba #nets
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6 April 2025, 11:46 pm - 1 hour 32 minutesReact Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter continues to break out, while Raptors hint at Brandon Ingram return
Will Lou and Jerome Cheng goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 117-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
They discuss the continued promise of Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead, the concerns with Immanuel Quickley in physical games, and rip open a fresh NBA six-pack.
Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Cole Swider
Gerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway Jr.
#raptors #nba #pistons
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5 April 2025, 3:51 am - 1 hour 23 minutesReact Pod: Raptors lose to Blazers, and Darko says Scottie Barnes playing with injured hand
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors 112-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers game. He discusses the Raptors' lose-lose decision to play Scottie Barnes through a hand injury, the impressive defense of Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter, and then takes listener questions.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo
Gerald Henderson award: Shaedon Sharpe
#raptors #nba #blazers
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4 April 2025, 3:39 am - 1 hour 24 minutes5 prospects who fit the Toronto Raptors from the 2025 NBA draft
Will Lou takes a look at 5 NCAA prospects (+bonuses!) that he thinks will be great fits for the Toronto Raptors in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft. Is Maluach or Queen our next big? Should we add VJ to our pool of guards? What is our best fit and talent?
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2 April 2025, 5:56 pm - 1 hour 30 minutesReact Pod: Raptors officially eliminated and how concerned are you about Scottie Barnes?
Will Lou and Jerome Cheng react to the Toronto Raptors' 137-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Will discusses the continued struggles of Scottie Barnes on offense, the numerous defenses lapses against the Bulls, and then they share a fresh six-pack of topics and take listener questions.
Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Immanuel Quickley, Orlando Robinson
Gerald Henderson award: Talen Horton-Tucker
#raptors #nba #bulls
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2 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 25 minutesReact Pod: RJ Barrett drops 31, all 4 rookies shine, as Raptors sweep shameless Sixers
Will Lou and Alex Wong hang out after the Toronto Raptors' 127-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss RJ Barrett's excellent outing, the success of Toronto's four rookies in Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, and Jamison Battle, before getting into their usual banter topics.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Hood-Schifino
#raptors #nba #76ers
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31 March 2025, 3:37 am - 1 hour 38 minutesReact Pod: Why the Raptors keep winning, and appreciation for Jakob Poeltl and Jamal Shead
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors 108-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They discuss the importance of Jakob Poeltl, the emergence of rookie guard Jamal Shead, the Memphis Grizzlies firing their coach, are the LA Clippers for real, Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley
Gerald Henderson award: Tidjaun Salaun
#raptors #nba #hornets
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29 March 2025, 3:47 am - 1 hour 31 minutesReact Pod: Raptors rookies show great development in first 30-point win of the season
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 116-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Will discusses the development success stories for Raptors rookies Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamison Battle. Then, Alex Wong joins with a fresh NBA 6-pack.
Three stars: Orlando Robinson, Jonathan Mogbo, Cole Swider
Gerald Henderson award: Trendon Watford
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27 March 2025, 3:52 am - 1 hour 14 minutesRaptors Mailbag! Draft Prospects, Optimism for Next Season, Biggest What-Ifs
Will, Alex, and Vivek Jacob answer listener questions on the Raptors’ future, including optimism for the 2025-26 season, potential roster additions, and key areas for the starters to improve over the summer. They also discuss their top draft prospects, the biggest what-ifs in franchise history, and more.
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26 March 2025, 4:45 pm - 1 hour 10 minutesReact Pod: Raptors try to tank, but promising 2024 rookie class take over in the 4th
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 112-104 win over the Washington Wizards. They discuss the absurdities of tanking, the strong performances by Jamison Battle, Jamal Shead, and Jonthan Mogbo, and then somehow end up shopping for Raptors hats.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle
Gerald Henderson award: AJ Johnson
#raptors #nba #wizards
Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show
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25 March 2025, 3:01 am - 1 hour 10 minutesReact Pod: Raptors can't completely no-show at home even if it's a tank + assorted banter
Will Lou and Alex Wong come to you live after the Toronto Raptors' 123-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the total lack of competitiveness in this loss, the struggles of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett with turnovers, and finish with plenty of banter.
Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Kelly Rowland
Gerald Henderson award: Devin Vassell
#raptors #nba #spurs
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