A podcast featuring Samson Folk, Trevon Heath and Esfandiar Baraheni discussing all the latest Toronto Raptors news, storylines, post-game analysis, live shows, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Raptors Post Game Podcasts
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We give you the best post episode, game, or event reaction you will find. If it’s a big time event you can count us to react to it.
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Clap your hands everybody, the best 76ers podcast around is HERE! Eliot Shorr-Parks brings you engaging takes, post-game analysis & more. Here They Come!
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Your daily dose of all things NBA! The Hoops on Fox podcast gives you the BEST basketball conversations from Fox Sports including studio show interviews, special content from Chris Broussard, post game interviews from NBA stars around the league and much more!
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2 Timelines is a podcast devoted to the Golden State Warriors. Catch up on the top stories, post-game discussions, and all things Warriors with host Joe Nguyen.
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Hosted by Nic Zammit, The Daily Dribble is your ultimate podcast for all things NBA and NBL. Whether you're a casual fan or a hoops fanatic, we’ve got in-depth game analysis, player breakdowns, trade rumors, team updates, and everything in between. Each episode delivers fresh insights, engaging discussions, and predictions, keeping you up-to-date on all the latest from the basketball world. Join us for weekly episodes where we break down the hottest topics, feature expert interviews, and div ...
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Brandon Ingram Shines In Raptors Debut: Raptors vs Nuggets Recap
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17:34Esfandiar Baraheni recaps the Raptors' pre-season opener versus the Denver Nuggets in Vancouver, where Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Murray-Boyles made their debuts for the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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React Pod: Brandon Ingram and Sandro Mamukelashvili shine in Raptors preseason debut
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52:29Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of 2025 NBA preaseason. #raptors #torontoraptors 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. Reach out …
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1-on-1 with Ja'Kobe Walter: "We're a young team, and we love each other"
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11:05Toronto Raptors shooting guard Ja'Kobe Walter sits down with Will Lou to discuss his memorable rookie season and what he expects heading into Year 2. Walter opens up on watching Kawhi Leonard in 2019, his game-winning shot in Orlando, his bond with Jamal Shead, how he can earn minutes at a heavily contested position this season. #raptors #torontora…
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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles shines, Brandon Ingram scores easily at Raptors Open Practice
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46:29Will and Alex recap the Raptors open practice and scrimmage live from the University of Calgary and discuss Collin Murray-Boyles’ impressive debut, Brandon Ingram’s fit with the starters, standouts from the second unit, and more. Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Sandro Mamukelashvili Gerald Henderson award: Chucky Hepburn #…
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Gradey Dick Talks Art Of Cutting, Getting Jacked & Raptors Future
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13:06Samson Folk sits down with Raptors guard Gradey Dick to discuss the upcoming 2025-2026 NBA season, training camp, shooting, the art of cutting, and putting on weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Annual Matt Devlin interview: Are the Raptors ready to win this year?
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1:18:38Will and Alex sit down with Matt Devlin to discuss whether the Raptors are ready to win this season, Bobby Webster’s new role leading the team, and the challenges of covering a rebuild. They also get into Kyle Lowry’s potential future as a TV analyst, Devlin’s favorite Asian athletes, his top four movies, career advice, and more. #raptors #torontor…
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Who should be the Raptors' first option? Key questions from Raptors training camp
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1:03:56Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to break down the three biggest storylines coming out of Toronto Raptors training camp. They discuss who will be the first option will be this season, a new role for Scottie Barnes, and expectations for Immanuel Quickley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Raptors Media Day takeaways: Raptors expect playoffs, unselfishness, and a lot from Brandon Ingram
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36:22Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Hotel X after the Toronto Raptors' media day for 2025-26. They discuss the team's excitement for Brandon Ingram, defense as a main priority heading into pre-season, playoff expectations, RJ Barrett winning media day, and Bruce Brown confirming he never wanted to be in Toronto. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach …
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Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni recap the Raptors Media Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bobby Webster wants to steady the Raptors ship w/ Samson & Es
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49:02Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni discuss Bobby Webster's media availability & take viewer questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Raptors GM Bobby Webster lays out expectations for 2025-26, Brandon Ingram, and Scottie Barnes
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1:10:16Will and Alex react to Bobby Webster’s season-opening presser, covering his expectations for the year, Brandon Ingram’s fit, and the urgency for the Raptors to win now. Later, they dive into Sam Presti’s headline-making media day quote, Kyle Lowry working two jobs, and Draymond Green sampling baijiu in China. #raptors #nba #brandoningram Hosted on …
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The Toronto Raptors Tier List - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson & Es
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1:15:37Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are joined by Producer Es to tier list the Toronto Raptors. 0:00 - Introductions & Ground Rules 1:55 - Brandon Ingram 5:30 - Scottie Barnes 10:40 - RJ Barrett 14:20 - Immanuel Quickley 20:35 - Gradey Dick 25:55 - Jakob Poeltl 31:14 - Ochai Agbaji 35:20 - Ja’Kobe Walter 40:18 - Collin Murray-Boyles 43:51 - Jamal Shead 47:2…
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Redrafting the Toronto Raptors & The Basketball Reference game w JE Skeets
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1:48:35Will and Alex are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to re-draft the Raptors’ starters and debate Scottie Barnes’ next leap, Immanuel Quickley’s future as a full-time starter, and more. Later, Skeets takes on the Basketball Reference game. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info…
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10 (or more!) reasons to be excited about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors
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1:29:19Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to break down what excites them about the upcoming Raptors season. They get into Brandon Ingram’s impact on offence, RJ Barrett’s long-term future, a full year of Immanuel Quickley, and whether Gradey Dick can make a leap. Plus: potential rivalries in the East, Matt Devlin calling meaningful games again, a pi…
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The Raptors are better than people think w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson Folk
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1:32:03Samson Folk & Caitlin Cooper get together to discuss the Raptors. 0:00 - Introductions 2:01 - Caitlin thinks the Raptors are underrated 4:53 - Darko’s style, does it work with this roster? 9:20 - Worries about IQ as a lead guard 18:25 - The Shooting Guard competition in Toronto 23:59 - Optimism for Gradey 32:23 - Gradey’s defense 34:35 - Do we unde…
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Host Cathryn is joined by Basketball Feelings Katie Heindl to discuss the drama around the LA Clippers and their allegedly circumventing the salary cap to appease the superstar. Highlight from the Pablo Torre investigation, plus, what is Mark Cuban doing here, and how did this all affect the Raptors, and what are some takeaways fans could walk away…
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Gradey Dick vs Ja'Kobe Walter - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
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44:51Samson Folk & Trevon Heath debate who the Raptors shooting guard of the future is. 0:00 - Tre got engaged 1:50 - Tre has a question for Samson 2:20 - The Gradey v Ja’Kobe debate 3:25 - Ja’Kobe is an easy fit 9:53 - Ja’Kobe plays very fast 11:03 - Tre is worried about Gradey’s defense 13:00 - Ja’Kobe’s offensive upside 19:48 - Gradey Dick has incred…
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Andrew Nembhard teaches us his signature move, and how Pacers will bounce back after Finals run
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34:26Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard sits down with Will Lou for the second summer to discuss another very eventful season. Andrew opens up about losing in Game 7 of the Finals, how his role will change with Tyrese Haliburton's injury, and Team Canada's run at the 2024 Olympics. Then, Andrew breaks down his signature moves, and answers spicy …
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Kawhi Leonard scandal continues + 5 ways the NBA can punish Steve Ballmer
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1:24:38Will and Alex continue to follow the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (2:39), debating whether it signals a larger trend of cap circumvention across the league, if Kawhi should take the same blame as Uncle Dennis, and revisiting past and present other potential cases of tampering (22:10). Later, Alex lays out five ways the league could actually punis…
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Can Scottie Barnes & Trae Young lead their teams? w/ Samson & David
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1:03:32Samson Folk brings on David Lee, a Hawks analyst, to discuss the upcoming season. 0:00 - Introductions 1:20 - A potential rivalry? 5:10 - Optimism for the Raptors 7:50 - Brandon Ingram should be elite 9:18 - A sidebar on Quickley 11:25 - Back to Ingram 15:47 - CMB is a top talent 21:40 - Can Trae lead the Hawks to glory? 25:55 - RJ’s driving / who …
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Will it be a BIG year for Scottie Barnes? w/ Samson & Louis
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46:19Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman preview Scottie Barnes' season. 0:00 - Introductions 1:10 - Barnes can improve without improving 14:25 - Barnes needs to streamline 17:35 - Barnes is elite on defense 25:40 - An outside shot at superstar potential 35:00 - Rehashing the draft class convo 38:15 - Lowry & Masai 40:25 - Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis’s crazy demands from 2019, does it affects his Raptors legacy?
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1:30:06Will is joined by the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur to discuss his article on the attempted dealings for Kawhi Leonard through his uncle Dennis in the summer of 2019 following the Toronto Raptors championship. (read here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/inside-kawhi-leonard-s-bizarre-list-of-secret-demands-from-raptors-and-how-they-line/articl…
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AJ Lawson picks his greatest Raptor, defends Brampton slander, and getting scammed at CNE
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41:26Toronto Raptors guard and Brampton's very own AJ Lawson joins the Hello and Welcome podcast for an in-depth interview. AJ gives us a look behind the scenes on the Toronto Raptors' offseason, reviews his inspiring journey to the NBA, revels in pride of his Canadian roots and coming up through Brampton, and shares his stories about playing with Luka …
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Wongstradamus predicts all 82 Raptors games, and a farewell to Jeremy Lin
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1:34:30It’s the annual Hello and Welcome off-season tradition as Alex predicts all 82 games of the upcoming Raptors season, diving into career-high performances, surprise twists, a new rivalry with the Washington Wizards, and more. Later, Will and Alex discuss Jeremy Lin’s retirement (1:13:23) and share personal stories from the 2019 championship run. #ra…
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We overrate passing and assists - Samson's Deep Dive
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17:22Samson Folk dives deep into a topic that has been intriguing him for years: passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer travels to Europe (6:00), sharing their favorite moments, the Oasis concert in Edinburgh, and Will’s first trip to Anfield to watch a Liverpool game in person. Later, they discuss behind-the-scenes stories from the Serge Ibaka interview and attending the Skechers Canada event with Norman Powell, as well as …
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Why the Raptors gave Bobby Webster the keys, and 5 things on his to-do list for 2025
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1:12:24Will Lou and Alex Wong return to discuss Bobby Webster's new position leading basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors. They discuss why MLSE decided to give Bobby the reigns, the underwhelming list of external candidates, and 5 things that should be on Bobby's to-do list for 2025. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a vo…
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Did the Raptors do enough? Recapping the offseason w/ Samson & Louis
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1:24:42Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman congregate to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm. 0:00 - Introductions 1:45 - American media disliking the Raptors 10:42 - Louis’ win prediction for the Raptors 11:40 - RJ Barrett adapting 15:14 - Brandon Ingram adapting 17:20 - Is cutting overrated? 18:44 - Who is the most important player to change? 20:56 - Raptor…
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The Raptors are ready for the future - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
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52:10Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest in the Raptors realm. 0:00 - Introductions 1:20 - Is pickleball fascist? 3:55 - Bobby Webster top decision maker 5:15 - The President search was a farce 7:50 - How is Bobby feeling? 9:25 - What do we think Bobby & Masai disagreed on? 16:54 - Was Masai loyal to players? 19:35 - The RJ Barrett trade talk …
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Serge Ibaka on friendship with OG and Kawhi, and his fondest moments with Raptors
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33:26Serge Ibaka finally joins the podcast to reflect on the Raptors’ 2019 championship run. He opens up about the pain of getting swept by Cleveland the year before (1:40), Nick Nurse’s impact, and adjusting to fewer minutes after the Marc Gasol trade (8:53). Serge shares his memory of Kawhi’s iconic Game 7 shot (15:00), thoughts on Kevin Durant’s Fina…
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Do NBA Scouts like the Raptors? - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson
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1:00:16Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. 0:00 - Introductions 1:10 - Cultural collapse 4:05 - Vladdy & Scottie comp 9:00 - The Raptors hierarchy improving 15:13 - NBA scouts rank the Raptors prospects 35:30 - Can the Raptors win the NBA Cup? 38:13 - Are the Raptors better than the Hawks? 41:24 - The Raptors are better than…
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Championship react pod: The unforgettable moments in Game 6 when the Toronto Raptors won it all
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1:40:30Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors to secure the 2019 NBA title. They break down Kyle Lowry's exhilarating start, Fred VanVleet's courageous fourth quarter, and the devastation of Klay Thompson's ACL injury. Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam DJ Augustin award: Draymond Green #ra…
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Scottie Barnes' Path Back to Stardom - Samson's Mailbag
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1:11:43Samson Folk dives into Scottie Barnes' upcoming season and path back to stardom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Picking the Greatest Raptors of All Time - Pull up Tre w/ Samson & Es
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56:48Samson Folk and Trevon Heath are joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to pick the greatest Raptors of all time in a few categories. 0:00 - Introductions 2:23 - Ground rules 4:20 - The Top 5 Raptors of all time 9:40 - Six through Ten 16:00 - Why isn’t Scottie in Tre’s top 10 16:39 - Top 3 Role Players 20:25 - Norman Powell 24:10 - Current Raptors futures 28…
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