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Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

Justin Cousartwww.spreaker.com
Welcome to the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). We started back in 2014 as a way to discuss our favorite league like we would whenever we hung out outside of work. Two cities, and a couple of radio jobs later, here we are. We strive to give you the best in everything NBA both on and off the court on a weekly basis and keep it light and fun, the way basketball is supposed to be. Honestly, which league is more fun than the NBA right now? Our goal is to make you feel like you’re sitting on the couch, at the barbershop, or at a barstool with us. We cover the league year-round from opening night in October, all the way through the NBA Finals in June. If that’s not enough, we keep going in the summer for the NBA draft, NBA summer league & free agency. Segments include Who’s Ballin, Who’s Fallin, our NBA version of the stock market where we tell you what’s trending up, and what’s trending down each week. We’ve also got Hot Takes from Reddit, where we bring you the spiciest and most comical takes from NBA Reddit each week. You also will hear the best in NBA guests throughout the season and all summer long. Like we said earlier though, the show is all about fun, because if you’re not having fun, why do something right
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Episodes

Luca-mania

Kevin is joined this episode by Taimon R. Turner (@TaimonT717), Mavericks reporter for Dallas Sports Fanatic, and host of the Mavs Fanatic podcast. The guys talk the ongoing Dennis Smith situation, what's been most impressive about Luka so far this season, potential trade deadline targets & all time Dirk moments.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 201937 min

The NBA Is Dramatic

Justin and Kevin missed the Timberwolves Firing their coach last week, so this week they take a deep dive into why they got rid to Thibs, on top of that they had someone ask them to look into the early All-Star votes and they try to figure out if the ISO cam is a good idea... all this plus the DAD staples: Hot Takes From Reddit and Ballin & Fallin on this episode... Enjoy! Be sure to follow the show at "DriveAndDishNBA" on Facebook and Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Jan 14, 201959 min

What every West Coast Team NEEDS to do!

Kevin and Justin break down the West Coast NBA teams and debate what each should have down as their New Years Resolution.... P.S (Episode was recorded before the Timberwolves fired Thibs) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 20191 hr 8 min

What East Coast Teams NEED To Do!

Happy New Year, Justin and Kevin breakdown their New Years resolutions for every team in the Eastern Conference! Hear their predictions and thoughts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 201958 min

NBA Xmas 2018

Justin and Kevin are traveling this holiday season so that bring you the NBA Xmas game preview a few days early. They give their predictions, and talk about some teams that they wish were in the lineup. Plus some HOT Takes, and one great business pitch for Marcus Smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 201848 min

The NBA S!&T Show

Kevin and Justin are back this time to talk about some funnier NBA news... the Chicago Bulls Dysfunction, and the AWKWARD trade that went down between the Suns and The Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 201856 min

Hill Trade & Contract Seasons

Kevin and Justin take a look into the Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, and Milwaukee Bucks trade and try to pick winners and losers. they then look into some players in "Contract Seasons" and ask if they are helping of hurting their case. Plus he D&D Staples "Hot Takes From Reddit" and "Ballin/Fallin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 201858 min

1/4th mark... What we know

Justin and Kevin are back and are excited to be athe the quarter mark of the NBA season... they talk the top 5 things they now know about the season in the East, and the west. while also diving into Hot Takes From Reddit and highlighting players with Ballin' and Fallin' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 20181 hr 10 min

We're Thankful For The NBA

Justin is out this week so Kevin (@rafusetolose) is joined by Chris Crawford (@ESPN580CC) to talk what we're thankful for this NBA season, JR Smith leaving the Cavs, Lebron's return to Cleveland, the John Wall contract, Vince Carter hitting 25,000 points plus Who's Ballin Who's FallinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 201859 min

Drama, Drama, NBA Drama!

Its NBA DramaSZN Justin and Kevin dive into the Melo Drama with the Houston Rockets and the Kevin Durant/ Green Fight after the Golden State Warriors lost. All this, Plus the Drive and Dish Staples, "Hot takes from reddit" and "Balling & Falling!"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 201859 min

Butler Trade, and Utah Jazz (With Keith Smith & David Locke)

Justin is riding solo this episode, and brings in Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) to talk about the 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves Trade for Jimmy Butler. They talk about what this means for the team right now and moving forward in the future. Then, Justin brings in David Locke (@Lockedonsports) From Locked On Sports to take a dive into the start of the Utah Jazz Season. Here it all now!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 20181 hr 9 min

Lebron's Lakers & Kings are good!

Justin is out, so Kevin is joined by special guest co-hosts Nick Gryniewicz (@ESPN580Nick) & Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque). The guys talk their initial thoughts on the Lakers & LeBron, The ongoing Jimmy Butler saga, plus Who’s Ballin & Who’s Fallin?Finally, the ever important question; are the Sacramento Kings good? Listen to find out.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 20181 hr 3 min

Knee Jerk Reactions!

Justin and Kevin are back, and this week they breakdown the HUGE new that the Cleveland Cavaliers have fired their Coach Tyronn Lue. They also break down the Jimmy Butler situation, and how the Timberwolves are falling apart! all with some talk about Taco's, Hot Takes from Reddit, and Ballin & FallinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 201854 min

New NBA SZN who Dis?

(intro ends at 5:34) Justin And Kevin enter season #6 covering the NBA the guys run through this years NBA Hashtags and complain about boring PR teams.... They then give their reactions the the first two days of NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 201850 min

Southeast and Northwest Season Preview!

(Intro ends at 8:02) Kevin and Justin Preview the Southeast and Northwest division right before the season starts. Timberwolves - How are they with/without Jimmy?Trailblazers - Whats next? Is this the last year of CJ and Dame?Jazz - Can they take the next step and be #1 in this division. Nuggets - Can Paul Millsap work with Nikola JokicThunder - who's filling in for Roberson at SG?Heat - Where is this team right now… are they rebuilding or are they at a spot where they can start making moves? Ha...

Oct 15, 20181 hr 3 min

Midweek: Suns GM & Murray's ACL

(Intro ends at 9:45) Justin and Kevin drop a midweek episode giving their first reactions to the two big basketball news stories. First the San Antonio Spurs Announce Point Guard Dejounte Murray has torn right ACL, and will miss the whole season. Secondly, The suns surprised everyone and fired their GM Ryan McDonough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 201829 min

Atlantic & Southwest Division Preview

(Intro ends at 10:20) Part two of our season preview episodes. This week the guys talk about the Atlantic & Southwest Division Preview.- Celtics, Can Kyrie Irving stay healthy?- Knicks, Will the front office continue to have patience?- Raptors, Can they convince Kawhi to stay?- Sixers, What is Markelle Fultz?- Grizzlies: Can everyone stay healthy?- Mavericks, Are the Mavericks are dark horse playoff team?- Pelicans: Can Anthony Davis win MVP?- Rockets: Can the Rockets beat the Warriors?- Spu...

Oct 08, 20181 hr 6 min

Pacific & Central Division Previews

Its season preview time! this episode Kevin and Justin tackle the Pacific Division & Central Division Previews (Intro ends at 11:45)Pacific:Warriors: How will Boogie affect the team’s offense & chemistry?Clippers: Can the Clippers rebuild without tanking, and can they stay healthy?Lakers: Which young players thrive alongside Lebron?Suns: Can the Suns find a point guard?Kings: Will the Kings let the kids play?Central:Bulls: Do big contracts to Zach Lavine & Jabari Parker pay off, and ...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 5 min

ESPN's Top 100, New GM, and Jimmy Butler's OUT!

(Intro is over at 10:00) Kevin and Justin talk about the news around Jimmy Butler asking to be traded to ether the Nets, Knicks, or Clippers, and what this means for the Future of the Timberwolves, and KAT. They then switch to Philly, Elton Brand is their new GM! how will he fit? Lastly, they take a deep dive into some incorrect picks in ESPN's top 100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 201857 min

Less Than A Month Away From The NBA Season.

(Intro talk is over at 11:09) Kevin and Justin are back to chat about the NBA news this week. There was two big injury new that happened for Devin Booker, and Westbrook, how concerned should everyone be with these? Then we hop into some Hotakes from Reddit where we talk about True Shooting % and the Timberwolves. Lastly we hit some quick fire topics, Dwade coming back, Spurs preferred Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons in a Kawhi Leonard trade, Knicks planning a Kyrie Irving 2019 free agency push and Jo...

Sep 17, 201856 min

Top 10 PG's Next Season.

(For those who don't like our intro's NBA talk starts at 11:16)Kevin and Justin count down the top 10 PG's that will take the court this upcoming season. Plus some other small NBA news that has been happening the past week. NBA 2k19 is out, Boris Diaw retires, Udonis Haslem signs for 1-year with the Miami Heat, Kevin Knox signs with Puma, and lastly the 76ers STILL looking for a GM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20181 hr 5 min

Hou/PHX Trade, Retiring Legends, and Top Centers

(For those who do not like the intro, the B-Ball chat starts at 12:30)On this episode Justin and Kevin pay homage to two great careers that are coming to an end.. Manu Ginobili and David West. In The Hot Takes Segment a debate comes up about Marc Gasol and his placement on the top centers for next year... is he #12 on the list? and is Jokic over Al Hortford? Last, the guys take a dive into the Houston Rocket and Phoenix Suns trade and what it means for each team. Learn more about your ad choices...

Sep 03, 201858 min

New Rules & Historic Turnarounds!

Justin and Kevin are back, and this time they are focused on the new's that the NBA might implement 3 new rules... Shot clock resetting to 14 after an offensive rebound, clarification of a clear path foul, and a "Hostile Attack." The guys then debate if the Lakers can win 50 games this coming season, and look at some of the Biggest "Turnaround" teams in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 201858 min

NBA's Past & Future

In this episode Justin and Kevin talk about eh NBA Past and Future. For the future they list off every player that they think has a "Make or Break" season ahead of them. For the Past, they look at the 07-08 season a list off some of the players that won awards that season with some eye opening stats on how much the NBA has changed in 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 20181 hr

NBA Schedule's & Hot Takes

Kevin and Justin are back and this week they are focused on the NBA Schedule being released. They talk about the Toronto Raptors getting snubbed AGAIN from Christmas day games. They also focus on the other important schedule dates, MLK day and Opening week. They also read some submitted "Hot Takes" from Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 20181 hr 2 min

NBA Team's Over/Under

Kevin and Justin are back to talk about the NBA! This week the guys find a Sports betting line and talk about the Over/Under for each team and debate which one they would put their money on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 201841 min

NBA 2k Ratings... Right Or Wrong?

The Drive and Dish NBA podcast is back with a list of the NBA 2K19 Player ratings... they run down the list and talk about who is rated too high, and who is too low. They also weigh in on Clint Capela getting a 5 year 90 million dollar deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 20181 hr 3 min

Magic are a playoff team with Nick Gryniewicz

The guys are back with a special episode. Kevin is joined by Nick Gryniewicz (@ESPN580Nick) from ESPN 580 Orlando. Topics include Vince Carter signing with Atlanta for his 21st and possibly last season, CJ vs. KD on Twitter & all things Magic. How good of value is Aaron Gordon’s contract? Is this the year Nick Vucevic finally gets moved? How encouraged are we by Jonathan Issac & Mo Bamba after summer league, and can the Magic really make the playoffs? Leave us a review on iTunes & we...

Jul 28, 201857 min

Catching up! Kawhi, Melo & Power Rankings

The guys are FINALLY back... this week they talk about the Kawhi Leonard trade. What does this mean for the Spurs future? Are the Raptors favorites to win the East now? True or false, Demar once averaged a little under 10% from 3 for a whole season… where he played 82 game.Then, they play their segment. HOT TAKES FROM REDDIT! lastly, they hit come rapid fire topics... Bulls sign Jabari Parker? Are they out of their mind, or quietly putting a squad together? Carmelo Anthony trade: Melo going to H...

Jul 25, 201856 min

Free Agency In The East

Kevin and Justin are back with a midweek episode talking about the less than exciting "NBA free agency" in the Eastern Conference:Nets: Ed Davis, 1-year $4.4 million, Joe Harris 2-years $16 million, Pacers: Tyreke Evans, 1-year $12 million, Kyle O’Quinn 1-year $4.5 million, Doug McDermott 3-years $22 million.Bucks: Ersan Ilyasova 3-years, $21 million and Brook Lopez at a VERY team friendly deal. Knicks: Mario Hezjonia, 1-year $6.5 millionCeltics: Aaron Baynes, 2-years $11 million.76ers: JJ Redic...

Jul 12, 201852 min
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