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Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins pass on Canada Basketball, and NBA Finals storylines 02.06.2026 1:13:43

Will and Alex check in ahead of game 1 of the NBA Finals. They discuss key storylines and also Team Canada's Men's national team roster. Sign up for the Hong Shing & Bear Steak 3-on-3 tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa3Y5TAzOCSJFKU_gTbFFxlhrIo7W5oKn2c5RvfqeTGZNvkA/viewform?usp=send_form #nba #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals #spurs #knicks This episode is a presentation of ToonieBe...

React pod: Wemby in tears while Chet goes hiding in classic Game 7 battle 31.05.2026 1:33:39

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder to discuss the finale of the Western Conference Finals and other assorted Toronto Raptors topics. #nba #raptors #spurs #thunder This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Taco Bell: https://www.tacobe...

Tempo get a bounce back win on the road against the Sky, fave duos in the W & more! | TEMPO TIME 28.05.2026 1:26:44

Jerome kicks it with TSN beat reporter Chelsea Leite and Cinderella Stories host Savanna Hamilton to recap a huge bounce back win against the Chicago Sky. They also talk about team faves and duos in the W. All that and more! #wnba #torontotempo This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Taco Bell: h...

Mock Drafts reaction: Who will the Raptors pick at No. 19 26.05.2026 48:11

Will Lou looks at mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, CBS Sports and other places and reacts to who they have the Toronto Raptors picking with the 19th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He covers Bennett Stirtz, Jayden Quaintance, Christian Anderson, and Allen Graves. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https...

Why did Scottie get no love from voters, Spurs bully Thunder into 2-2, and assorted Toronto banter 25.05.2026 1:58:35

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on a Sunday evening to react to the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in a pivotal Game 4 and then discuss why Scottie Barnes didn't get any love from award voters. #nba #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.c...

Collin Murray-Boyles makes All-Rookie, Thunder-Spurs gets nasty, Cavs blame pie 21.05.2026 1:17:16

Will and Alex discuss Collin Murray-Boyles making the All-Rookie team, the highly contentious Game 2 between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and then creates a blame pie for the Cleveland Cavaliers' 22-point collapse against the New York Knicks. Sign up to attend our live show on Monday (chosen attendees will be notified on Sunday): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=epCAZUtdr0Gdfz...

Tempo keep winning as Mabrey, Sykes and Rice catch fire | TEMPO TIME 20.05.2026 1:06:54

Will Lou catches up with TSN beat reporter Chelsea Leite and Lindsay Dunn of Hoop There It Is about the latest with the Toronto Tempo. They discuss the hot starts from Marina Mabrey, Kiki Rice, and Brittany Sykes. Check out Lindsay, Amy and Hoop There it Is here:  @HoopThereItIsShow  This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://toonie...

React: Victor Wembanyama delivers all-time performance in instant 2OT classic 19.05.2026 1:15:50

Is this a react pod? I guess so. Will and Alex come live after Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Finals Game 1. Will will have three takeaways, Alex will have thoughts and news. We will have some fun to close out this long weekend. See y'all there! This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Taco...

NBA Banter: Iceman takes over Toronto, and did the Raptors miss shot at ECF? 15.05.2026 1:22:26

Will and Alex wrap the week with NBA banter. Did the Raptors miss a chance at the Eastern Conference Finals cause the Pistons/Cavs look like a wash. Is James Harden the most unlucky superstar of his era? Also, Iceman. #nbaplayoffs #raptors This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Taco Bell: h...

Banter Pod: H&W takes political spectrum quiz, Tempo earn first win, and listener questions 14.05.2026 3:48:56

We know, we know, it's halfway through May, but the Raptors were in the playoffs! Will and Alex come to you with another edition of the Banter Pod. They answer all your questions, Alex ranks tiers hats, we have Taco Bell and a whole lot of Toonie Thoughts all coming your way. Block out your afternoon. This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: ...

Jakob Poeltl trade proposals, Brandon Ingram trade revisionism & Wemby's elbow 11.05.2026 1:18:33

Will and Alex kick off the week with some NBA news. The NBA draft lottery happened, Brandon Ingram got surgery for his right heel pain and they propose some Jakob Poeltl trades. #nba #nbadraft #raptors #torontoraptors This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Reach out to the show by leaving a...

Inside the incredible Toronto Tempo debut | TEMPO TIME 10.05.2026 35:40

Will Lou catches up with TSN reporter Chelsea Leite to discuss the first ever Toronto Tempo game. They share their first impression of the roster and share the behind-the-scenes experience of attending the debut. #wnba #tempo #torontotempo This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Reach out to the...

NBA banter: OKC is overhated, Jaylen Brown for Giannis, another Draymond beef + Top 30 Pokemon 08.05.2026 1:56:13

The Toronto Raptors are done their season but there's plenty of NBA basketball to cover! Jaylen Brown for Giannis? Austin Rivers beefing with Draymond and hey the Leafs got the #1 pick! All that and more. #nba #celtics #giannis #leafs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Reach out to the...

RJ extension unlikely, and do you agree with Bobby's vision for the future? 06.05.2026 1:08:45

Will and Alex come live after Raptors GM Bobby Webster speaks to the media at the end of the season. What are the off season priorities? How did he assess the current roster? How do we handel RJ? Mamu? Jak? What's Keith Pelley like? All that and more. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/c...

Who stays and who goes? What's next for Raptors after first playoff run? 05.05.2026 1:48:14

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the storylines coming out of Raptors exit interviews following their memorable 2025-26 playoff run. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-... Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show...

React: Raptors bullied in Game 7, but incredibly proud of the team 04.05.2026 1:53:55

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Cleveland following the 114-102 loss in Game 7 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. They are joined by Vivek Jacob who fills in what the team said in the post-game. Three stars: H&W Fans, the H&W staff, and Scottie Barnes Gerald Henderson award: Max Strus #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet On...

10 things from Game 6 and the morning after the miracle 02.05.2026 1:29:07

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the morning after the miracle Game 6 shot by RJ Barrett. They share 10 things they saw from the game, and unveil the hardest edit of all-time of Barrett's shot to "Break from Toronto" by Jerome Cheng. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-b...

React: RJ BARRETT DELIVERS A MIRACLE BOUNCE 3 TO FORCE GAME 7 02.05.2026 1:34:02

Will Lou begins with a sermon about the emotional experience of the RJ Barrett miracle 3 to force Game 7 in the Toronto Raptors' 102-100 OT win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then he is joined by Alex Wong to relive the glory. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter Gerald Henderson award: Evan Mobley #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet...

Raptors heartbroken but can they bounce back? (Live Banter Pod from the car) 30.04.2026 2:50:23

Will Lou and Alex Wong debrief about theGame 5 heartbreak and look ahead to Game 6 while Jerome Cheng drives the crew back from Cleveland. They're going live from a car provided by Turo and they're tethering off their phones so bear with us if w run into any tech issues. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet:...

React: Raptors run out of offense and players in tight Game 5 loss 30.04.2026 1:06:26

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Rocket Arena after the Toronto Raptors' 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Triple-Js (Ja'Kobe, Jamal, Jamison) Gerald Henderson award: Evan Mobley #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-......

Raptors snatch Game 4, how can they win the series? 27.04.2026 55:47

Less than a week ago, we were ready to wrap up the season and here are the Raptors tied 2-2 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Did games 3 & 4 give you belief that they can win this series? Will and Alex review some tape and discuss. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-....

React: Scottie Barnes comes up clutch, Brandon Ingram wakes up as Raptors out-grit Cavaliers 26.04.2026 1:47:08

Will Lou and Alex Wong reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 to even the series at 2-2. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' clutch performance, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead's incredible hustle plays, and Brandon Ingram finally finding his scoring touch. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram Gerald Henderson award: Sam Merrill...

Raptors reinvigorate the city, Film Room and Will Lou goes nuts at Game 3 party 24.04.2026 1:18:36

Will and Alex are still reeling from an exciting game 3 win over the Cavs at home. They discuss the game one day later and also all the goings on in the NBA Playoffs. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nba This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino. Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnn Tickets to our Game 3 Watch Party: https://www....

Scottie Superstar, CMB and RJ heroes, and The Jamison Battle game with Danny Green 24.04.2026 1:00:09

Will Lou is joined by Danny Green to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 126-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 from their live watch party hosted by ToonieBet at Chef's Hall. They celebrate the incredible performances by Jamison Battle, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Jaylon Tyson #nba #rapto...

How can the Raptors get back in this series? 22.04.2026 1:25:04

theScore's Joseph Casciaro joins the show to discuss with Will what adjustments can be made, wrinkles that have worked so far and anything else that gets the Raptors back in this series as they return home for game 3. Then, Alex and Will discuss the other NBA playoff series so far. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino....