Drive and Dish NBA Podcast
541 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 216 ratingsWelcome 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
NBA 1st Round Casualties... A look towards the 2nd round
April 29, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin warm up with the teams that lost in the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. What's next for these teams? they also take a look at the 2nd round of the NBA finals and debate who will move on to the NBA conference finals.
First Round Frenzy
April 24, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 118 MBWelcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by Sam B. Albuquerque (@sambalbuquerque) from the Spartanburg Herald-Journal to discuss the Raptors firing Nick Nurse & what it means about their core heading forward. After that, the guys break down the start of every 1st round series and make some predictions for the rest of the way.
Survive & Advance
April 15, 2023 15:40 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe guys break down the Play-In Tournament results and give their NBA Playoff first-round predictions.
NBA Playoff Play-In Preview
April 11, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBToday Kevin and Justin Preview the NBA play-in Tournament and the 3/4 and 5/6 Matchups in the West and Eastern Conference.
NBA CBA & Wrapping Up The Regular Season
April 02, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 112 MBToday the guys are talking about the #NBA #CBA agreement... the good and the bad! they talk about the #HOF class and talk about potential Playoff scenarios as the NBA finishes up its last few games of the regular season
Us, We, Together, Family
March 22, 2023 00:57 - 1 hour - 91 MBWelcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by guest hosts Chris Crawford (@OnAirWithCC) & Chase Bunker (@chasebunker) to break down another busy week in the Association. Before the NBA however the guys talk some March Madness & what we've seen so far & who they expect to have the best chance of winning the tournament. After that the guys talk the top of...
NBA Top Dogs Are Falling
March 15, 2023 22:48 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBThe NBA is crazy right now... and a LOT of the perceived better teams are in a slump, what does this mean for the playoff picture... and how looked over should the Sacramento Kings feel?
Ja Morant...What are you Doing?
March 08, 2023 01:33 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWelcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by Lakeland Magic play-by-play announcer Nick Gryniewicz to discuss Kevin Durant's first few games with Phoenix, a rash of injuries for LeBron James, LaMelo Ball & Jonathan Issac plus of course the big story of the week, Ja Morant's latest off the court drama. The guys unpack the latest distraction for the Griz...
Changes for The Hawks & Westbrook
February 26, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBToday the guys are talking about the changes in the Atlanta Hawks lockerroom and our first thoughts on the Clippers with Westbrook
NBA All-Star Weekend & Buyout Market
February 18, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBToday the guys talk NBA All-star game, 3-pt contest, and Dunk contest betting odds. They also talk about Kevin Love in the buyout market
NBA Trade Deadline Reactions
February 11, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBToday on the show we break down the Trade Deadline moves, highlighted by the KD and Kyrie trades!
Kyrie Trades - Books Coming Back & Ice Cream
February 04, 2023 17:16 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBToday the guys are talking about the NETS DRAMA AGAIN... Kyrie Irving has asked for a trade... where should he go and what does this mean for the Nets. Plus Devon Booker is set to come back from injury soon... how legit are the Suns and should they consider making a big splash ahead of the Trade Deadline?
Lakers Trade - NBA All-Stars - 76ers are cookin'
January 28, 2023 17:38 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin talk about the Rui Hachimura trade between the wizards and the Lakers. They talk about the NBA All-Star Starters and end with a chat about the 76ers starting to play very well!
Shannon Sharpe - NBA Trade Deadline
January 21, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBToday the guys talk about the WILD Shannon Sharpe/Memphis Grizzlies altercation and predict some potential NBA trade Deadline moves in the NBA
NBA Mid-Season Awards
January 14, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday on the Podcast the guys check in on the main Awards halfway through this NBA season... who is the ROY, COY, DPOY, and Most Improved.
NBA in 20-23
January 07, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBToday the guys reflect on NBA.com's stats in 20-22 list! Plus give New Year Resolutions for The Knicks, Jazz, Magic, Nets, and Mavericks! Last they hit some news that was missed over the holiday break.
NBA Xmas Day Games
December 22, 2022 22:56 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBBreaking down the NBA Xmas games! but we start by talking about two teams that are not playing on Xmas and are on a win/losing streak of their own.
Everyone is Injured... again...
December 17, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBWe're talking about injuries... again :( What are the Warriors, Pistons, Mavericks, and Lakers going to do with their recent spell of injuries?
Inner-Team NBA Drama
December 11, 2022 18:02 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBToday on the show Justin & Kevin are taking a trip down to some NBA presents you can get for someone for the coming Holidays! They debate Zion's "Dunk" against the Phoenix Suns, plus why is Rudy Gobert's not getting talked about as much... Speaking of the Timberwolves, what's going on there? They also debate the in-team drama for the Hawks and Trey Young. Subscribe to the podcast
NBA Injuries & Observations
November 27, 2022 17:54 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBToday on the D&D NBA, The guys talk about all the injuries that are taking over the season. They also talk about the Best Offensive in the league Sacramento KINGS! Are the Celtics the clear favs to win the NBA Finals now?
Justin VS Cursive
November 13, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBToday on the podcast we talk NBA city edition Jerseys... which ones are good and bad! The Jazz are the #1 team in the West... something is OFF in the NBA let's break it down! Last we catch up on the latest with the Net's drama
A Lotta Negative Vibes In The NBA
November 05, 2022 16:11 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBJUSTIN is back! The guys talk about all the negative vibes around the NBA right now... From Almost EVERYTHING the Nets are doing to the Lakers struggling and James Harden's injury.
It's All Bad in Brooklyn with Sam B. Albuquerque
November 03, 2022 01:48 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBWelcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is at another wedding (yes really), so Kevin is joined by Sam B. Albuquerque, reporter for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. The guys start out by trying to figure out where to begin in Brooklyn. Kyrie Irving has an all-time bad presser, the Nets are last in defense & Ben Simmons looks lost. Is there any fixing it? Plus Myles Turner pushes to trade ...
Paolo Banchero is Magical & Week 1 Round-Up with Nick Gryniewicz
October 28, 2022 00:23 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBWelcome back to another edition of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse & Justin Cousart. Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by Lakeland Magic play-by play commentator Nick Gryniewicz to talk a historic start for Paolo Banchero, a lackluster start for Russell Westbrook and some other around the league first week thoughts.
NBA Team Thoughts Before The Season
October 15, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe NBA Season is HERE! Kevin and Justin break down one thought for each team before the season kicks off on the 18th.
Bron's Busy - Green's Punch & Historic Tank Race
October 09, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBToday we talk about a BUNCH of things Lebron James has been up to this week from Buying a Pickle Ball Team to wanting to own an NBA team in Vegas. We break down the meaning of Draymond Green's Punch in Golden State Warriors Practice. Plus, a historic Tank race for Victor Wembanyama.
NBA Vibe Check
October 05, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBJustin and Kevin check on the Vibes of NBA teams as we get closer to the season.
ESPN TOP 100 - Ime Udoka
September 25, 2022 16:16 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBKevin and Justin break down ESPN's "Top" 10 NBA players according to their top 100 list. They also talk about the Celtics... Ime Udoka is being suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season, and Rob Williams is out because of KNee surgery. Get their thoughts about these and the Jazz/Pistons trade sending Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons.
NBA This or That - Robert Sarver
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBToday on the show the guys play a little "This or That" NBA edition! They talk about the independent investigation into Robert Sarver and the NBA's ruling after.
NBA To Fall Decor - Mid-season Tourney
September 11, 2022 16:22 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBToday in the show Justin and Kevin compare NBA teams to Fall Decorations... do you agree with their assessment? They then jump into the news about an NBA mid-season tournament! Last, there were two signings in the NBA last week Montrezl Harrell & Maxi Kleber. *Apologies for one f-bomb in the episode
CAVS/JAZZ Trade - East NBA Tiers
September 04, 2022 16:36 - 58 minutes - 80 MBToday Justin, and Kevin are breaking down the BIG NBA trade between the Utah Jazz and the Cleveland cavaliers. They also talk about the trade from the Knick's angle. Last, they break down the new "Tiers" in the Eastern Conference.
Durant Drama Over - NBA Injuries
August 30, 2022 20:20 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin join in on the "NBA players my Significant other can name" Twitter trend and play some NBA Wordle. They then switch their focus to the #NETS and #KevinDurant making amends... will it last? To wrap it up they talk about the NBA injuries to #chetholmgren for the #okcthunder and a few other injuries scares.
NBA Schedule Shenanigans with Chase Bunker
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is in Wyoming this week (actually), so Kevin is joined by Chase Bunker (@chasebunker), host of the Bunker's Burning Hot Take podcast & reporter at WOKV. The guys start the show discussing the latest Donovan Mitchell trade rumors, and if they think he's actually headed to the Big Apple. After that, Kevin & Chase talk LeBron James returning to the L...
First & Xmas Games - Durant Drama
August 14, 2022 17:57 - 59 minutes - 82 MBToday Kevin and Justin react to the rumored first and Christmas Games! They also get into the "Updates" around the #kevindurant Demands and drama.
NBA Trends & NBA Betting Odds!
August 06, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday the guys try out the NBA Wordle, #poeltl they also try the NBA Tiktok Filter trend to warm up! Justin and Kevin get into some sports betting odds going into the new #NBA #Basketball Season. They look at "Team to win it all," COY, ROY, 6th man, and ROY! Last they get into some #NBA Hot takes and debate if they would rather be the #utahjazz or the #portlandtrailblazers
RIP Bill Russell
August 02, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBWE'RE BACK! The guys are back from vacation... sadly they have to start with sad news and remember the great Bill Russell as the news of his passing is trending. They also catch up on the weird Ayton/Suns news and debate the biggest movers next season.
All Around The NBA
July 11, 2022 09:10 - 1 hour - 106 MBToday on The Drive and Dish NBA Podcast, the guys talk Celeb Golf, Damian Lillard's new contract, James Harden Helping the 76ers, Laker's quest for Kyrie Irving, and hate for Westbrook, The 12-year anniversary of Lebron's "Decision" and NBA Summer League reaction!
What's a 1st Rounder Worth Anyway?
July 04, 2022 17:01 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBKevin and Justin break down some of the #nbafreeagency moved in the West!
NBA Free Agency (West)
July 04, 2022 17:01 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBKevin and Justin break down some of the #nbafreeagency moved in the West!
Durant Wants Out!
July 02, 2022 15:52 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin talk about the NBA Free Agency and all the changes that are happening in the East! (PT 2 will be west on Monday). The guys also talk about the impact a Kevin Durant trade from the nets would have!
DASH 6 29
June 29, 2022 18:25 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin talk about the Nets drama with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant they then get into the Orlando Magic doping us all with the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft.... but was it a good pick? last the guys get into a few off-season moves John Wall to the Clippers and Grant to the Portland Trailblazers
2022 NBA Draft Recap & the Hornets have a new coach...again
June 29, 2022 18:25 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin talk about the Nets drama with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant they then get into the Orlando Magic doping us all with the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft.... but was it a good pick? last the guys get into a few off-season moves John Wall to the Clippers and Grant to the Portland Trailblazers
2022 NBA Draft Preview with Andy Jordan
June 21, 2022 10:45 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBWelcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan (@AndyMagicMinute) to preview the 2022 NBA draft. Andy breaks down what he likes and doesn't like about the projected top 3 in Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren & Paolo Banchero. The guys also discuss how any potential #1 pick would fit with the Magic, and why they believe the Magic can be competitive ...
Warriors Are NBA Champs!
June 18, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWe put a bow on the 2022 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors as your NBA Champs! What does this mean for Curry and the rest of the "Big 3." The NBA never sleeps... we talk about what's next for the Boston Celtics and Warriors and take a look at the Christian Wood trade with the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.
NBA Finals Game 3&4 - Charlotte Hornets Coach
June 13, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin react to NBA Finals Game 3&4 plus the announcement of Kenny Atkinson as the new Charlotte Hornets head coach!
NBA Finals Game 1&2 - Quinn Snyder's OUT!
June 07, 2022 22:13 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin start with the news that #quinsnyder is leaving the Utah Jazz... what does this mean for Rudy Gobert and/or Donovan Mitchell! They also break down the #nbafinals game 1 and two!
NBA Finals Preview + What's Next Heat/Mavs
June 01, 2022 23:18 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBToday on the show Kevin and Justin talk about the Lakers hire, Darvin Ham! They get into an NBA Finals Preview and debate what is next in the offseason for the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat.
All NBA Beef - Top Shot Pack Rip
May 28, 2022 14:29 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBToday on the show Kevin and Justin react to the All NBA teams being released... they also rip another Top Shot pack and get VERY disapointed.
Conference Finals & Disappointment in Round 2!
May 19, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBToday on the show Justin and Kevin start off talking about the NBA Draft Lottery and the Orlando Magic getting the #1 pick! They also talk about Thoughts and expectations going into the NBA Conference Finals. they also talk about teams that should be feeling disappointed after losing in the 2nd round.
76ers PAIN + NBA Playoffs Round 2!
May 13, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe 76ers are ELIMINATED from the 2022 NBA Playoffs Justin and Kevin give their morning-after reaction. Plus they give their thoughts on the COY and MVP awards and the rest of the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs.