Dime Dropper

Dime Dropper, hosted by basketball enthusiast and historian Darian Vaziri, is a podcast that gives an unapologetic take on the realities of the NBA, its history, and the world around it. Vaziri correlates his love of the game to comment on the trials and tribulations of professional sports, its social impact, & how it has evolved. Featuring fans and more, Dime Dropper‘s subject matter primarily revolves around the LA Lakers, the LA Clippers, and NBA History.

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Giannis Dominates AD‘s Lakers

2021-22 NBA Postgame Recaps Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimeDropperPod Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod

Nov 18, 2021•30 min•Ep. 150

LAKERS & RAMS GET SLAUGHTERED

2021-22 Postgame Recaps: 11/15/21 Also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEeJAEDOgf8&t=1804s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod

Nov 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 149

”The Best the Lakers Have Looked” + Premier League Round-Up

2021-22 NBA Postgame Recap: 10/31/21 Lakers vs Rockets Recap Also Available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnLy6clLmx8&t=5s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimeDropperPod TikTok, Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Nov 01, 2021•23 min•Ep. 148

”We are in trouble”

Clippers @ Blazers Postgame Recap: 10/30/21 Also Available on Youtube: FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimeDropperPod TikTok, Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 147

LAKERS NARROWLY EDGE OUT SPURS

2021-22 POSTGAME RECAP #5: 10/26/21 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! TikTok, Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimeDropperPod

Oct 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 146

Lakers Get 1st Win Despite Ja Morant Masterclass!!

In this episode I talked about the incredible game between the Lakers & Grizzlies, the elimination of the Dodgers, & ended with some scores & stats from around the league. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimeDropperPod TikTok, Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 25, 2021•31 min•Ep. 145

”Rome Wasn‘t Built in One Day” Lakers Suns + Bulls Pels Recap

2021/22 Postgame Recap #3 Bulls Pelicans: 19:30 Also Available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFL9lwIZL_Q Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimeDropperPod TikTok, Facebook, & Instagram: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 144

Clippers Warriors, Bulls Pistons, & Celtics Knicks Full Recap

Time Stamps Bulls Pistons: 30:50 Celtics Knicks: 46:35 Also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWpMMIUhHAU&t=3410s Twitter: Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 143

”The Lakers did a really poor job of trying to get Russell Westbrook comfortable”

2021-22 NBA Opening Night: 10/20/21 New season, new recap. Talked some Lakers & some Dodgers. Also available on our Youtube Channel! Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 20, 2021•32 min•Ep. 142

The Bottom Feeders & NBA AWARDS PREDICTIONS

In this video, Production team members TC & Lucas Lyon joined me to talk about the NBA's bottom feeders. That means teams that are either not going to be very good or in our opinions, uninteresting. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Twitter: Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 141

2021-22 NBA Season Preview: Contenders & Sleepers

Time Stamps Charlotte Hornets: 1:09 Minnesota Timberwolves: 6:57 Memphis Grizzlies: 10:51 Portland Trailblazers: 15:08 Dallas Mavericks: 18:41 Philadelphia 76ers: 21:37 Utah Jazz: 25:44 Denver Nuggets: 29:09 Miami Heat: 34:05 Brooklyn Nets: 39:18 Milwaukee Bucks: 42:40 Golden State Warriors: 46:00 Chicago Bulls: 52:35 In this extended season preview, recurring guest and Host of Locked On Badgers, Asher Low came on to talk contenders & sleepers. As you might realize, not EVERY contender was i...

Oct 19, 2021•59 min•Ep. 140

2021-22 Phoenix Suns Season Preview feat. Nothing But Suns

In this preview I was happily joined by Brian from NothingButSuns to talk all things Phoenix Suns. We talked about their near championship run last season, what the team learned from their defeat, & how good of a chance they have of winning the west again. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW NOTHINBUTSUNS ON INSTAGRAM! Also Available on Youtube!! Twitter: https://twitter.com/NothingbutSuns Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok: @DimeDropperPod...

Oct 19, 2021•18 min•Ep. 139

2021-22 Toronto Raptors Season Preview feat. Freddy Gonzaga Jr.

In this preview, I spoke with Raptors fan Freddy Gonzaga from The Freddy NBA Show to discuss the teams' expectations & potential this season. We talked Pascal Siakam, the loss of Kyle Lowry, the emergence of OG Anunoby, & more! Also Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FREDDY NBA SHOW! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod

Oct 18, 2021•16 min•Ep. 138

2021-22 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview feat. FOREVER I LOVE ATLANTA SPORTS PODCAST

In this preview we talked to TJ from the Forever I Love Atlanta Sports Podcast (FILA) about the expectations for his Hawks. Coming off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, they are expected to be one of the best teams in the East led by Trae Young. Also available on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90donar7PtI&t=263s FOREVER I LOVE ATLANTA SPORTS PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverILov... Twitter: https://twitter.com/FILA_SP FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitte...

Oct 15, 2021•25 min•Ep. 137

2021-22 Boston Celtics Season Preview feat. Celtics Fan Brian Murphy

In this preview, I'm joined by good friend & hardcore Celtics fan Brian Murphy. Having been born & raised in Massachusetts, Murphy has been a Celtics fan since the pre Big 3 days. He gave his expectations on the upcoming season for Rookie Head Coach Ime Udoka & his young squad led by Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/e-EtTEdO-90 Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod...

Oct 15, 2021•20 min•Ep. 136

2021-22 New Orleans Pelicans Season Preview feat. Pro Pels Talk

For our 2nd full NBA season on Dime Dropper, I decided to do season previews. But instead of one big season preview with every team like we did last season, I decided to feature some local fans/other channels to get their thoughts on their individual team. To start, we were gladly joined by Justin from "Pro Pels Talk" to discuss the upcoming expectations for Zion & crew. He is a season ticket holder & has been supporting them since the Baron Davis/David Wesley days. Basically a fan since...

Oct 13, 2021•21 min•Ep. 135

PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP FROM ACROSS THE POND: WEEK 2

Chelsea vs Arsenal: 1:25 Liverpool vs Burnley: 14:52 Man City vs Norwich: 18:05 Man United vs Southampton: 20:40 Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Aug 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 134

CLIPPERS TRADE BEVERLEY FOR BLEDSOE + PREMIER LEAGUE WEEK 1 REVIEW!!

In this episode, I reacted to the Clippers trading fan favorite Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo, and Daniel Oturu for former Clipper Eric Bledsoe. I also talked about ALL the big matches from Week 1 of the Premier League! Brentford vs Arsenal: 10:30 Manchester United vs Leeds: 15:30 Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: 20:18 Norwich vs Liverpool: 22:10 Tottenham vs Man City: 23:30 Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod...

Aug 16, 2021•27 min•Ep. 133

SEASON 1 FINALE

In my final episode of the season, I reacted to Game 6 of the Finals. The Bucks won the NBA title and the Suns blew a 2-0 lead. I broke it down. Thanks for all the support in this first full Dime Dropper NBA Season. The 2020-21 season will always hold a special place in my heart because of that. Stay for the end of the episode where I talk about offseason content! Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod

Jul 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 132

"Have the Suns Blown Their Best Chance At a Title"?

2021 NBA Finals Recaps Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Jul 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 131

"Giannis Didn't Have Enough Help Tonight"

2021 NBA Finals Recap Game 2 7/8/21 Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Jul 09, 2021•13 min•Ep. 130

"It's gotta be coming home now right"?

In this recap, Dime Dropper goes over the 1st game of the NBA Finals, as well as reacting to the results of BOTH Euro Cup Semifinal matches. Suns vs Bucks: 1:40 England vs Denmark: 13:10 Italy vs Spain: 22:10 Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Jul 08, 2021•29 min•Ep. 129

"Is it Coming Home"?

In this episode, my good friend and former roommate Jack Painter joined us from London to talk about the Euros. He also described the scene in England at the moment, what it was like to be at Germany England and previewed the semi final matches. Let me know what you thought of our first official ⚽️ episode! Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DimeDropperPod

Jul 07, 2021•55 min•Ep. 128

THE SEQUEL

This is a sequel to my original video that brought 75% of you to this channel. Obviously, it has a far different tone. I recapped the Clippers season the only way I know how. Unfiltered and with passion. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks so much for joining me this season Clipper Nation. I appreciate it. Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Jul 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 127

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