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The Raptors Show with Will Lou

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk all things Raptors live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 2pm-3pm ET.

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Eastern Conference Tiers with Trey Kerby and Tas Melas Oct 11, 2022

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Alex Wong is joined by Trey Kerby and Tas Melas of “No Dunks” to discuss Toronto sports fandom after the Blue Jays’ disappointing weekend and why Alex can’t wear his throwback Ichiro jersey for a year before the trio dive into Eastern Conference tiers for the upcoming season and discuss: if the Bucks are the overall favorite, why the Sixers are getting so much hype, whether the Raptors should be considered a contender, where the Nets will finish, if the Cavs and Hawks can make it into the top six, and why naming your entire roster on a preview podcast is a bad omen for your team.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Reserves Complete Thrilling Comeback in OT Win Oct 06, 2022

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-119 OT win over the Boston Celtics in preseason. Three stars: Dalano Banton, Jeff Dowtin, Josh Jackson. Gerald Henderson award: Sam Hauser.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Best Case/Worst Case Scenario for the Raptors! Biggest Questions of the 2022-23 NBA Season! Oct 05, 2022

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Alex Wong is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to discuss the best and worst case scenario for the Raptors this season as they dive into how the team can finish at the top of the East, Precious Achiuwa as an X-factor, and if Nick Nurse will cut Fred’s minutes from 37 to 35. Later, Alex and Joe share their biggest questions for the upcoming NBA season, including whether the Nets will self-destruct after 20 games, if the Bucks should be considered East favorites, James Harden’s potential bounce-back year, if the Lakers have a pathway to contending, how the Suns are under the ultimate ‘vibes’ test, if the Pelicans can finish top four in the West, and whether Kawhi Leonard belongs in the “best player in the world” convo once again. Finally, Joe publicly shames Alex for ordering mozzarella sticks for breakfast.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ranking The Most Important Training Camp Storylines Oct 04, 2022

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Alex Wong is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss their first impressions of the 2022-23 Raptors after their preseason win against Utah, including Fred VanVleet’s new role, the importance of Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn, and the battle for the end-of-roster spot. Later, Oren provides a first-hand report of training camp in Victoria and discusses the most important training camp storylines from Scottie Barnes’ shooting mechanics, Pascal Siakam as a top-five player, and Otto Porter Jr.’s role with the team. Finally, Oren makes his case for why O.G. Anunoby can be an All-Star this season.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Raps Start Strong with Blowout Win in Preseason Opener Oct 03, 2022

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-82 win over the Utah Jazz in preseason action. Three stars: Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Dalano Banton/Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Lauri Markkanen.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Chris Boucher Details Free Agency Process & Khem Birch on Recovering From Knee Surgery Sep 28, 2022

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Host William Lou speaks to Chris Boucher and Khem Birch on Media Day 2022 about how their respective offseasons went. Boucher explains his free agency process of returning to the Raptors and details how their offseason regiments were (2:18). Then, Birch discusses his injury-plagued season and talks about the upcoming Montreal exhibition game (12:25).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Media Day Recap and Behind The Scenes Notes! Sep 26, 2022

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Recorded live from media day at Hotel X in downtown Toronto, Will and Alex discuss expectations for the 2022-23 Raptors, the benefit of continuity, how the team is motivated by last year’s playoff loss, Pascal’s development, Fred’s minutes, the evolution of Vision 6’9”, Scottie playing point guard, and OG’s new name. Later, the two provide a behind-the-scenes look at their favourite moments from media day before wrapping up with a quick Friday wedding recap for the banter pod listeners.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Offseason Banter Pod Finale Sep 22, 2022

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It’s the final banter pod before the start of the NBA season as Will shares his Ls this week from his last-minute attempt to get ramen with Yuta to having to delete his first tweet from the Raptors Show new account. The two dive into a series of NBA hot takes (1:03:00) including Russell Westbrook’s career, CP3 vs Kyle and 2018 LeBron vs. 2019 Kawhi before discussing what your McDonald’s order says about you (1:48:30). Later, Will and Alex answer another series of listener questions including boiled eggs, pumpkin spiced bubble tea, how the NBA could model themselves after the English Premier League, and Alex potentially getting a chicken fried rice tattoo. Finally, Will and Alex read another set of listener emails (3:03:00) to close out the show.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Assessing The Raptors’ Depth Pieces Ahead Of Training Camp Sep 20, 2022

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Host William Lou is joined by dear friends Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to break down the lesser-known player on the Raptors’ bench. They discuss the gap at backup point guard, whether Khem Birch will have a bounce-back year, which young forwards will ultimately make the final roster, and surprisingly, there is a substantial amount of discussion over shawarmas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Banter Pod: Alex Announces His Return, Listener Emails & Twitter/Instagram Mailbag Sep 14, 2022

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The banter pod returns and Alex’s contract negotiations are finally over. The two brainstorm banter pod guests for the season and Alex finds out what Will considers to be expensive. The two go through listener emails (42:45) and chat about Will’s leadership camp experience, beef patties in the city, real conversations with their parents, and Big 4 accounting firms. Finally, Will and Alex answer your questions (2:42:00) about the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes, why Will hates Instagram, the most sentimental items they own, Halloween costumes, favourite non-Asian restaurants, Chinese bakery items, and Will’s TIFF selections.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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