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Dime Dropper

380 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago -

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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Episodes

The DD Trifecta as Clippers defeat Suns, Lakers cruise over Grizzlies, and Tatum wins it for Boston

January 04, 2021 07:26 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

24 Min Recap #9: 1/3/21 Clippers vs Suns: 1:12 Lakers vs Grizzlies: 7:51 Celtics vs Pistons: 12:35 Hawks vs Cavs: 17:23   Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod YouTube: Dime Dropper Podcast

CELTICS WITH A SHOCKER, BRON & AD AT IT AGAIN, AND CLIPPER KILLER MIKE CONLEY RETURNS

January 02, 2021 08:03 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

I HAVE NO IDEA WHY MY VOICE SOUNDS LIKE MICKEY MOUSE IN THE BEGINNING AGAIN. I'M SORRY. 24 MIN RECAP-1/1/20 Suns vs Jazz (12/31): 1:00 Clippers vs Jazz: 2:10 Lakers vs Spurs: 7:10 Celtics vs Pistons: 11:35 Wizards vs Bulls: 17:38

2020: The Year that Changed the World feat. Shane Williams

December 31, 2020 22:22 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

In this non-basketball centric episode, Dime Dropper sits down with his friend Shane Williams to discuss a life changing year. They look back on Kobe's tragic accident (2:24), the Coronavirus Pandemic resulting in them not have their college graduations (5:37), and life as minorities during a year of social injustice (21:10). Twitter, Instagram & FB: @DimeDropperPod YOUTUBE: Dime Dropper Podcast

24 Minute Recap- LA Teams win, Wizards 0-4, Suns Destroy Pels, and Warriors rally off 2 in a row

December 31, 2020 07:47 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Final 24 Min Recap of 2020: 12/30/20 Clippers vs Blazers: 0:50 Lakers vs Spurs: 6:00 Wizards vs Bulls: 9:30 Suns vs Pelicans: 14:58 Warriors vs Pistons: 18:45   APOLOGIES, for some reason my voice sounds like Mickey Mouse in beginning, I have NO idea why. 

Clippers Destroy Wolves and Celtics Come Back vs Pacers

December 30, 2020 09:59 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

24 Min Recap Cut in Half 12/29/20   Clippers Wolves  Celtics Pacers Twitter, Instagram, Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Lakers Lose To Blazers, Nets Lose Two In a Row, and Hawks 3-0

December 29, 2020 08:09 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

24 Minute Recap #4 12/28/20 Lakers vs Blazers: 1:00 Hawks vs Pistons: 8:10 Nets vs Hornets: 10:58 Suns vs Kings x2: 16:39 Twitter, Instagram, & FB: @DimeDropperPod YOUTUBE: Dime Dropper Podcast

Clippers Embarrass Themselves....Again

December 28, 2020 07:07 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

24 Min Recap-12/27/20 Clippers vs Mavs: 1:00 Lakers vs Wolves: 9:08 Wizards vs Magic: 11:31 Warriors Bulls: 13:46 Twitter, Instagram, & FB: @DimeDropperPod Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast

Clippers & Lakers Victorious on Christmas and Kyrie Torches Boston in Return

December 26, 2020 11:33 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

24 Minute Recap 12/25/20 Clippers vs Nuggets: 1:00 Lakers vs Mavs: 8:00 Nets vs Celtics: 12:40 Bucks vs Warriors: 18:13  Pelicans vs Heat: 22:00

Tatum Game Winner, CP3 and Westbrook Debut with New Teams & More!

December 25, 2020 06:10 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

24 Minute Recap got sent to Overtime  Celtics vs Bucks: 0:35 Wizards vs Sixers: 9:47 Hawks vs Bulls: 16:00 Suns vs Mavs: 19:17 Wolves vs Pistons: 23:00   Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast Twitter. Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod

Clippers and Nets Cruise to Opening Night Victories

December 23, 2020 10:45 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

First 24 minute recap ended in just under 20. Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast

2020-2021 NBA Season Preview (Full Standings and Awards Predictions)

December 21, 2020 09:53 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In this episode, Dime Dropper is joined by 2nd time guest Nick Vecchio (@swaggynv) to give their standing predictions for both conferences, including brief analysis of each team.  Time Stamps  Lakers: 1:30 Clippers: 9:20 Nuggets: 14:00 Mavs: 15:27 Jazz: 16:10 Suns: 17:28 Warriors: 19:09 Blazers: 21:04 Rockets: 22:40 Wolves: 24:30 Pelicans: 25:40 Grizzlies: 27:57 Spurs: 28:30 Kings: 28:50 OKC: 29:30 Pistons: 32:16 Cavs: 33:38 Hornets: 34:46 Bulls: 35:45 Magic: 37:41 Hawk...

My Most Important Episode Part 2: Twitter, 60's and 70's and The Flaws in the Modern Game

December 16, 2020 01:14 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

Again, we encourage you to listen to the Youtube version instead of this. In this second part of Dime Dropper's most important episode, Darian continues to discuss how the game has changed, highlighting Twitter as a place where misinformation is spread daily.  He also breaks down all the misconceptions surrounding the 60's and 80's and finishes talking about the flaws in modern basketball and development.    Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @DimeDropperPod Make sure to Subscribe on Youtube...

My Most Important Episode Part 1: My Realization

December 05, 2020 19:30 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

I encourage anyone listening to this to watch the Youtube version instead. In this blockbuster episode, Dime Dropper weighs in on the constant era debates between "old heads" tearing down modern players and gen z fans favoring their era. He goes in depth about his own realizations and view points, past and present while outlining some ways the game has changed. The hard facts and defensive rule changes will be outlined more in the subsequent episodes. YOU WON'T WANNA MISS THIS ONE!!

Cousin Showtime

October 18, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

For the Premiere of Season 2, I invited one of my closest family members, the Laker Version of myself, Cousin Showtime on the show to talk Laker History throughout the last 30 years. Along the way, we reflected on our time at UMass Amherst and what being around Boston fans and the New England community did for us, as well as how they differ from LA Fans. We reflected on the Red Sox 04 riot and others as well. CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE!!! @Dime Dropper Podcast

That's a Wrap

October 14, 2020 22:30 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

To conclude Season 1, Darian reflects on the Glorified Summer League and reacts to the Lakers winning it all. He finishes the show by answering listener questions.    Twitter, FB, IG: @DimeDropperPod Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast

Should LeBron Have Passed The Ball?

October 11, 2020 01:07 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this episode, Darian talks about Games 4 and 5 of the Finals, and goes in depth about the controversial last possession of the game.    Twitter, Facebook & IG: @DimeDropperPod Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast  

Do We Have A Series On Our Hands?

October 06, 2020 01:32 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MB

In Dime Dropper's 14th episode, Darian recaps games 1-3 of the Finals, briefly talks about Glenn Rivers getting hired by the 76ers, and closes the show by answering listener questions.  Twitter, FB & IG: @dimedropperpod Youtube: Dime Dropper Podcast

Doc Rivers Gone and Finals Preview

September 30, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

In this episode, Dime Dropper returns and reacts to the firing of Glenn Rivers (0:00-10). Darian also talks about the near future of the podcast (10-16), the Celtics season (16-26), and the NBA Finals (26-41).  At the end, he answers listener questions regarding the biggest bust of all time, his early pick for Most Improved Player next season, and if LeBron winning his fourth championship makes him change his stance on his case (42-1:00). Twitter: @DimeDropperPod IG: @DimeDropperPod Yout...

My Biggest Nightmare

September 19, 2020 21:51 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Darian's thoughts on you know what.

I've Seen This Movie Before and I Hate It

September 14, 2020 22:39 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

In this episode, Darian reluctantly elaborates on the numerous collapses and recurring history that could befall the Clippers yet again this season. Additionally, he quickly touches on his Twitter T-break, current writing exploits and career plans, as well as why he stopped writing for Overtime Heroics and running the @OTHLAC Twitter page. Finally, he quickly talks about the Lakers and Celtics' series victories, and finishes with his reaction to Los Angeles' brand-new Sofi Stadium and what i...

The Coast to Coast Report 3

September 11, 2020 19:54 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this episode, Darian breaks down all four series and explains how monumental it is for the Clippers to be so close to finally reaching the Conference Finals. He also elaborates on what went wrong with the Bucks, the Rockets and their inevitable losing style, as well as previews game seven between the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. 

The NBA is a Joke

September 03, 2020 18:59 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

In this episode, Darian recaps the first 4 games of the Eastern Conference SemiFinal series, previews the Western Conference Semifinal series, and absolutely explodes with a passionate and explicit rant on the officiating and modern rules of the current league. He also spews his frustration at Bam Adebayo not winning most improved.

The Coast to Coast Report 2

August 30, 2020 17:11 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

In Dime Dropper's 8th episode, Host Darian talks all things NBA Playoffs, including a preview of both Eastern Conference Second Round Matchups, the trio of Game 6’s, and the Lakers winning their first series since 2012.

NBA Playoff Preview with Asher Low

August 16, 2020 22:05 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

In this episode of Dime Dropper, Darian is joined by childhood friend and host of Locked On Badgers Podcast Asher Low. They discuss the Blazers play-in victory and how Asher found his passion for sports media, resulting in his position with Locked On Badgers. The two break down every series and end with Asher's realization about the evolution of basketball.    Topics & Timestamps:  BLAZERS WIN PLAY-IN: 1:39-9:10 LOCKED ON BADGERS: 9:10-21:00 BUCKS VS MAGIC: 21:00-22:45 NETS VS RAPTORS:...

The Coast to Coast Report Premier

August 08, 2020 22:12 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

In this premier of Dime Dropper’s Coast to Coast Report, Darian talks about the current form of the Clippers, Lakers, and Celtics. He also talks about the race for the 8th and 9th seed in the West, what he disliked about Draymond Greens comments on Devin Booker, and his picks for the 2020 NBA Awards.

New York State of Mind

August 02, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 69 MB

In Dime Dropper's fifth episode, host Darian Vaziri is joined by childhood friend and New York native Lucas Lyon. The two discuss the opening game of the NBA restart, shared experiences living on both coasts, and the past, present, and future of the New York Knicks. They also elaborate on the misconceptions about previous basketball eras and how the game has evolved. 

Who's the GOAT Pt.2

July 11, 2020 03:58 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MB

The GOAT debate concludes on Dime Dropper's fourth episode "Who's the GOAT Pt.2" as host Darian Vaziri outlines the latter years of both Michael Jordan and LeBron James' careers. This episode includes other NBA players' takes on the debate, as well as commentary from U.S. news outlets on both players. 

Who's the GOAT Pt.1

July 06, 2020 01:37 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

In the first part of the two part episode "Who's the GOAT," Vaziri chimes in on the media's heavy comparisons between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. He outlines both of their careers year-by-year, including their competition and overall circumstances. Stay tuned for Pt.2 where the GOAT conversation continues. 

Have Laker Fans Finally Accepted LeBron?

June 29, 2020 04:05 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

In the second episode of Dime Dropper, host Darian Vaziri interviews good friends and die hard Laker fans Ramin Ghomshei and Nick Vecchio. They talk all things Lakers, including the current state of the franchise, Kobe and LeBron's legacy as Lakers, the fascination with Alex Caruso, and share their all time Lakers starting five. 

Why I Don't Want the NBA to Resume

June 19, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 43.7 MB

In this episode, Vaziri talks about his take on the NBA's proposed plan to resume and the tumultuous year that is 2020. He touches on the Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and his experiences as a die hard Clipper fan.

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