Hakeem Olajuwon’s forgotten Raptors stint and how he inspired Masai Ujiri with author Mirin Fader

Will and Alex are live from Los Angeles and joined by The Ringer senior staff writer Mirin Fader to chat about her new book “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” and specifically: the impact Olajuwon left on the Muslim community in Toronto after 9/11, inspiring Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa, how he was covered by the American media during his playing career, and more.</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. <a href="https://betway.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.ca</a></p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Download the Betway app: <a href="https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb</a></p><br />Tangerine: <a href="http://www.tangerine.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tangerine.ca</a></p>Greta Bar YYZ: <a href="https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</a></p>Coors Light: <a href="http://eraineverycan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eraineverycan.com</a></p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:41:28

React Pod: RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick face new defensive challenges in loss vs. Kings

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' rematch against the Sacramento Kings. He breaks down Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett seeing new defensive coverages, Davion Mitchell's promising effort, and how this team can close out fourth quarters.</p><br />Three stars: Davion Mitchell, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher</p><br />Gerald Henderson award: Keegan Murray</p><br />Most Important Guy: Camera man who spotted Vivek Ranadive's corny shirt</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca</p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb</p><br />Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca</p>Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</p>Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.com</p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:48:52

React Pod: Gradey Dick keeps impressing, but Raptors blow lead once again vs. Nuggets

Will Lou comes live after the Raptors visit the Nikola Jokic in the Mile High City. He breaks down why RJ Barrett struggled, Gradey Dick's continued excellence, and Darko Rajakovic's late-game management.</p><br />Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Davion Mitchell</p><br />Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook</p><br />Most Important Gal: Kianna (H&W hat seen on broadcast)</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca</p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb</p><br />Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca</p>Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</p>Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.com</p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:48:22

5 early Raptors trends to watch: Gradey, Ochai, RJ shine but defense stays poo

Will and Alex discuss takeaways from the first two weeks of the season including Gradey Dick’s year two leap, RJ Barrett as the number one option, defensive struggles, the lack of three-point shooting, and big picture questions about the Raptors this season. Later, they chat about the annual team Halloween party and whether the Milwaukee Bucks are in serious trouble.</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. <a href="https://betway.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.ca</a></p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Download the Betway app: <a href="https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb</a></p><br />Tangerine: <a href="http://www.tangerine.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tangerine.ca</a></p>Greta Bar YYZ: <a href="https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</a></p>Coors Light: <a href="http://eraineverycan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eraineverycan.com</a></p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:08:21

React Pod: RJ Barrett leads Raptors to OT win after Vince Carter's emotional jersey retirement

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 131-128 OT win over the Sacramento Kings, and then is joined by co-host Alex Wong to discuss Vince Carter's emotional jersey retirement and complicated legacy.</p><br />Three stars: Chris Boucher, Ochai Agbaji, RJ Barrett</p><br />Gerald Henderson award: Malik Monk</p><br />Most Important Guy: Vincent Lamar Carter (bonus: Jordan Hayles and Michael Grange)</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca</p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb</p><br />Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca</p>Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</p>Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.com</p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:15:25

React Pod: RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick combine for 64 but Raptors comeback falls short vs. Lakers

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to react to the Raptors' 131-125 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss Gradey Dick's third career-high in four games, RJ Barrett thriving in a lead role, and take questions from listeners.</p><br />Three stars: RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl</p><br />Gerald Henderson award: D'Angel Russell</p><br />Most Important Guy: Masai Ujiri</p><br /><br /></p>Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca</p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca</p>Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</p>Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.com</p><br /><br /></p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:19:26

The Phil Wizard Interview

We’re live from the Red Bull Canada Studios! Will and Alex sit down with Olympic gold medalist Phil Wizard for a behind-the-scenes look at his run at the men’s breaking competition, the music selection at the event, his impressions of the athlete village, what the win means to him personally and professionally, how he’s dealing with the post-Olympic blues, and more.</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. <a href="https://betway.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.ca</a></p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Download the Betway app: <a href="https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wb</a></p><br />Tangerine: <a href="http://www.tangerine.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tangerine.ca</a></p>Greta Bar YYZ: <a href="https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</a></p>Coors Light: <a href="http://eraineverycan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eraineverycan.com</a></p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:32:26

React Pod: Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett each score 30 but Raptors drop another winnable game

Will hosts the Reaction Podcast after the Toronto Raptors' 138-133 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses Gradey Dick's new career-high of 30 points, RJ Barrett looking sharper, and defensive adjustments that need to be made.</p><br />Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett</p><br />Gerald Henderson award: Cody Martin</p><br />Most Important Guy: Jeff Regular (owner of PAI restaurant)</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca</p>•⁠ ⁠Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca</p>Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</p>Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.com</p><br />Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:13:04

Early Raptors Season Trends w/ Jevohn Shepherd

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.</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. <a href="https://betway.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://betway.ca</a></p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Tangerine: <a href="http://www.tangerine.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tangerine.ca</a></p>Greta Bar YYZ: <a href="https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</a></p>Coors Light: <a href="http://eraineverycan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eraineverycan.com</a></p><br /><br /></p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:46:35

React Pod: Raptors lose heartbreaker in OT and Scottie suffers eye injury

Will recaps the Toronto Raptors' 127-125 OT loss to the Denver Nuggets. He discusses Scottie Barnes' eye injury, RJ Barrett's rusty return, and Darko Rajakovic's strange decision not to call timeout down the stretch.</p><br />Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Davion Mitchell</p><br />Gerald Henderson award: Christian Braun</p><br />Most Important Guy: Matt Devlin</p><br />-----</p><br />Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show</p><br />Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.</p><br />Original Music by DIVISION 88.</p><br />Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca</p>- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.</p><br />Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca</p>Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto</p>Coors Light: http://eraineverycan.com</p><br /><br /></p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:04:33