Hello and Welcome

Will and Alex sit down with TSN analyst Jevohn Shepherd to chat about Scottie’s adjustment to becoming the face of the franchise, early-season progress from Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, encouraging signs from the incoming rookie season, his relationship with RJ Barrett, and more.Reach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will Lou and Samson Folk recap Toronto’s 112-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and discuss Gradey Dick’s shotmaking, the team’s lack of three-point shooting, an Ochai Agbaji-Norman Powell comparison, Darko’s rotation decisions and Scottie’s underwhelming performance. Later, the two take listener questions. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Julius Randle MIG aka Most Important Guy: Chris Boucher

Will recaps Toronto’s 115-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He discusses: Scottie Barnes' bounce back game, breakout performances from Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle, and the bigger picture importance for this draft class.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison BattleGerald Henderson: Kelly OubreMIG aka Most Important Guy: Assistant GM Dan TolzmanReach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will, Alex, and Jerome get together for this month’s banter pod. They open with a recap of their team bonding trip during Raptors training camp in Montreal, Will taking his dad to watch Lionel Messi in Toronto, Joe Cash’s wedding, and a behind-the-scenes look at Alex’s surprise 40th birthday party. Later, they answer listener questions about whether any players have taken issue with their podcasts, where they see themselves in five years, worst vacations, which Raptor they would want to sit next to on a flight, who has a best drip, who would win an arm wrestling contest, top pizza spots, if there are any good restaurants in Etobicoke, best food courts in Markham, and more. Finally, they discuss HBO’s “Industry” (SPOILERS 2:16:44) and draft their favorite characters from the show.Reach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will recaps Toronto’s 136-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. He discusses: Scottie Barnes' struggles, Darko Rajakovic's struggling rotations, and Jamal Shead's promising debut.Three stars: Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead, Immanuel QuickleyGerald Henderson: Ty JeromeMIG aka Most Important Guy: TJ Ford (guest of honor)Reach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will and Alex are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to discuss Jayson Tatum’s case for MVP, Reed Sheppard as a Rookie of the Year contender, how many awards Victor Wembanyama might win, the Executive of the Year race, why Thanasis Antetokounmpo dessrves the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, and more. Later, it’s the first “Who He Play For?” segment of the season as Alex has to figure out who Taj Gibson and Patty Mills plays for now.Reach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will shares his main takeaways from preseason with Alex including: the team’s defensive emphasis, encouraging signs from Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, Jamal Shead becoming a guy, injuries to monitor heading into the season, and the watchability of the Raptors.Reach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will and guest Samson Folk recap Toronto’s 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets in their final game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' physical dominance, Gradey Dick's improved confidence and Ochai Agbaji's quiet growth. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal SheadMIG aka Most Important Guy: Jamal SheadReach 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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!