Episodes

  • React Pod: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji standouts at Raptors Open Practice
    Oct 5 2024

    Will recaps the Toronto Raptors' annual open practice at McGill University. Takeaways include Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji making their cases to start, RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk as the best players in the run, and a look at Raptors rookies Ulrich Chomche and Jonathan Mogbo.


    Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji


    Most Important Guy aka MIG: Gradey Dick


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


    Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca

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    36 mins
  • Matt Devlin on iconic on-air calls, championship memories, and Raptors nicknames
    Oct 4 2024

    Will and Alex are joined by Matt Devlin to chat about: taking an optimistic view on the Raptors, his career journey, behind-the-scenes of his iconic Game 6 championship on-air call, new Raptors nicknames, and much more.


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    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.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Scottie’s absence, Jakob’s comments, plus media day highlights from around the NBA!
    Oct 2 2024

    We’re live from Montreal! Will and Alex discuss highlights from the first day of Raptors training camp including Scottie’s absence, Garrett Temple’s new hobby, and Jakob Poeltl’s comments from media day. Later, the two chat about whether LeBron and Bronny should go to work together, if the Clippers and Bucks are in trouble, and what Victor Wembanyama has to average to win MVP this season.


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    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.ca

    Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto


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    49 mins
  • Raptors Media Day Takeaways! KAT Traded To New York
    Sep 30 2024

    Will and Alex chat about Masai’s comments on rebuilding at Raptors media day, Scottie taking on a new leadership role, and what Darko expects from the roster in Year 2. Later, Will and Alex discuss Vince Carter’s appearance in Toronto on Friday and Karl-Anthony Towns being traded to the Knicks.


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    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.ca

    Greta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto


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    54 mins
  • Vince’s Jersey Retirement, Rogers Takes Over MLSE, Bruce Brown and Christian Koloko Update
    Sep 24 2024
    One week away from the start of training camp, Will and Alex discuss Vince Carter’s retirement ceremony in November, the city edition jerseys, Bruce Brown’s injury, Christian Koloko signing with the Lakers, Rogers taking over the Raptors, Woj’s retirement, and more.

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    57 mins
  • The Summer ‘24 Music Playlist Banter Pod
    Sep 16 2024

    Will, Alex, and Jerome share their respective 15-song playlist for the summer and chat about their evolving music tastes, how they’re still finding ways to discover new artists, Will’s love for Dead Prez, and more.


    Listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3B6qDFMAAsIdKViKC1gEvh?si=4bc822068bd94926


    #playlist #music #summermusic #chappellroan #newjeans #oasis #mamushi


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    58 mins
  • The Way-Too-Early 2024-25 NBA Tiers
    Sep 10 2024

    Will and Alex sort all 30 teams into their respective tiers and discuss what might derail Boston’s chances at a repeat, who should be the favorite in the West heading into the season, whether the Mavericks’ Finals run was a fluke, the Grizzlies and Pacers as potential surprise teams, what’s going on with the Clippers and Heat, which rebuilding team has the best young core moving forward, and more.


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 10 Reasons To Be Excited About The ‘24-25 Raptors!
    Sep 4 2024

    Welcome to the official end of the summer. We’re less than 50 days from the start of the regular season and Will is ready for the Raptors season to start. On this episode, Will sits down with Alex and proposes 10 reasons to be excited for the upcoming season. They discuss Scottie’s All-NBA case, rookies most likely to break out, 30th anniversary plans, and more.


    A Raptors and NBA podcast hosted by Will Lou & Alex Wong


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


    Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. #BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanada

    https://betway.com/en-ca/


    Tangerine: www.tangerine.ca


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    1 hr and 1 min