Drive and Dish NBA Podcast
544 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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
Breaking down the Big Name FA moves.
July 03, 2019 20:55 - 37 minutes - 51 MBKevin is out so Justin brings on Marcel Robinson to talk about the latest NBA Free agent moves, while everyone waits on Kawhi's decision. The guys talk about the NY Knicks missing out on a chance to turn the team around, but Knicks have agreed to a three-year deal with Julius Randle. Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving going to Brooklyn and what that means for the team. Plus, Deandre Jordan joins them too. Will the Warriors keep D'Angelo Russell, or will they trade him to another team? Jimmy Butler h...
NBA: Lets Catch Back Up & Free Agents
June 24, 2019 14:01 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJustin and Kevin FINALLY get into some of the offseason topics, they finally get into the Anthony Davis Trade and what they think it means for the Lakers/Pelicans (especially now with the draft being over). They then get into some of the big NBA free agents. So come hang out with the guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft! With Cole Zwicker
June 22, 2019 16:24 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBOn this episode, Kevin is joined by Cole Zwicker (@colezwicker), writer/co-founder of The Stepien, to recap the 2019 NBA draft. Who were the big winners and losers, what makes Zion Williamson so special, plus second-round sleepers & which 2018 prospects are ready to make this biggest jump next season? Listen & leave us a review on iTunes!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors WIN IT ALL + Highs/Lows from Game 6
June 14, 2019 16:45 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBJustin and Kevin breakdown game 6 of the NBA finals! Toronto AKA the NBA Champions! They talk about Klay Thompson's injury, Woj Bombs during the celebration, and the Refs calling a foul with .9 to play.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KD Injury, Warriors Win: NBA Game 5
June 12, 2019 17:07 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBKevin and Justin break down the NBA finals and talk about some of the crazy moments of Game 5: KD Injury, Looney Injury, Nick Nurse's Timeout & Warriors Win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Game 4 & Trades ALREADY!?!
June 10, 2019 13:55 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBKevin and Justin breakdown game 4 of the NBA finals and look forward to the potential that the season could be over after Monday's game. Will KD make an appearance? They also get into ballin&Fallin to talk about the Brooklyn Nets making a trade to free up some $$$$Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Finals... Good Or Bad?
June 06, 2019 19:08 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBJustin And Kevin break down the first three games of the NBA Finals. They talk about how the Raptors are looking like the Warriors toughest opponent. They Talk about what to expect in the coming games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Finals Preview + Chipotle
May 30, 2019 17:42 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBJustin and Kevin Preview the NBA Finals, They ask if Kawhi can pull off the unthinkable. Do the Raptors have a chance? Will we actually see Kevin Durant in the finals, or will injury hold him back. They get into the LA Lakers Dysfunction and the Houston Rockets putting the WHOLE team on the trade block. Last, They explain why Chipotle could really lose out on a TON of FREE burritos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We The North & All-NBA Teams
May 24, 2019 16:32 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBJustin and Kevin are back to talk about the comeback that is happening in Toronto. Plus the preview the Warriors Finals matchup. they get into their Ballin and Fallin Segments and talk a bit about the All-NBA Teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Playoffs & Whats Next?
May 18, 2019 16:15 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBJustin and Kevin talk about the Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trailblazers & Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors. The guys then dive into "What's Next" for the Rockets, 76ers, Nuggets & Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lottery Winners/Losers, New Coaches & NBA Playoffs!
May 15, 2019 16:14 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBKevin and Justin are jumping on a midweek episode to talk all about the NBA Draft Lottery. They break down the winners and losers of the night and who is upset but probably should not be. The guys then jump into the two big coaching changes since they last recorded... Frank Vogel & Jason Kidd to the LA Lakers, and Michigan's very own, John Beilein leaving for Cleveland. Last, the two get into the NBA playoffs Portland losing their first game to the Golden State Warriors and a preview of the M...
Times Are Changing In Phoenix!
May 12, 2019 19:52 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBKevin is Joined by Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Host of The Solar Panel. They talk all things Pheonix Suns. They get into how Monty Williams can shift the culture, Devin Booker's Greatness, and their upcoming draft! The guys get into some off-topic Playoff talk and get into a debate about Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Playoffs, Cookies & Team Clothing!
May 04, 2019 16:40 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBJustin and Kevin are talking NBA playoffs round two. The guys predict who is more likely to leave if their team loses in the 2nd round (Kawhi or Irving). They debate what kind of cookie Lowery is, and talk some NBA Jersey wearing rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Suns, OKC & NBA Playoffs Round 2
April 25, 2019 18:18 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBKevin and Justin are talking about the round two in the NBA (Celtics/Bucks, 76ers/Raptors) They question why Golden State can finish off the Clippers and talk about what matchup Portland would prefer (Spurs or Nuggets). to end out the show they guys talk about the Non-Playoff news the Suns fired their coach Igor Kokoškov. Be sure to check out the show on Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Playoff Surprises & Disappointments
April 20, 2019 19:32 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBJustin and Kevin are on video for the first time ever! taking the podcast to new lengths! This episode they talk about round one of the NBA playoffs and some of the crazy storylines around Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, The Nuggets, and Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hows My NBA Bracket!
April 13, 2019 14:45 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBJustin and Kevin breakdown their NBA playoff brackets before they start! The guys start in the west with Warriors vs. Clippers, Nuggets vs. Spurs, Trail Blazers vs. Thunder, and Rockets vs. Jazz. They then head over to the east and talk the Bucks vs. Pistons, Raptors vs. Magic, Sixers vs. Nets and Celtics vs. PacersThey then talk about the many coaching changes starting with, Lakers Luke Walton, Grizzlies J.B. Bickerstaff, Kings Dave Yeager, Cavs Larry Drew, Suns hire James Jones and Pelican...
The Most Exciting Time In The NBA
April 08, 2019 13:16 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBJustin and Kevin are getting together to talk about the last few games in the NBA. Justin explains his selfish reason for wanting a 76ers/Orlando match-up in the first round. They breakdown the bottom of the Eastern Conference & do Ballin/Fallin and one Spicy Hot take from Paul Pierce. 00:00 - 22:00 Intro/General NBA talk/ Some off topic banter. 22:00-41:00 The Eastern Conference standings41:00-1:01:00: Hot takes from RedditLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All The NBA With Keith Smith
April 01, 2019 13:54 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBJustin brings on Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) to talk about all things NBA leading up to the end of the season.00:00 – 10:00- General standings talk and prep for the playoffs10-20 - Triple-double Westbook talk.20-40 - Trae young and the Hawks young core40-end- Mailbag (your questions answered by Keith) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Playoff SZN Is Coming.
March 25, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB0:00 - 10:00 Intro talk about March madness and a debate from Ennis Kanter. 10:00 -35:00 Playoff outlook in the Western Conference and Lakers are out! 35:00 - Ballin & Fallin Segment (Highlighting James Harden and the Pacers.)42:00 -59:00 The playoff outlook in the Eastern Conference 59:00 - End, Hot Takes From Reddit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dame & PG13 Plus Westbrook VS Fans
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBJustin and Kevin talk about a ton of NBA topics on this episode, first they talk about their 5 Year anniversary! then they dive into the Westbrook Vs fan situation and ask how the NBA can fix this. The guys hit some Ballin and fallin then go right into a quick around the NBA discussion. Lastly they end with Hot takes from Reddit where they ask if PG13 will have a jersey retired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disappointing.
March 11, 2019 17:15 - 1 hour - 92 MBThe guys hit a bunchof random NBA topics like the Bucks hitting 60 wins, and the many Lakers injurys. they also hit some Ballin and Fallin, and Hot Takes from Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Opposites.... Bucks and Lakers.
March 04, 2019 18:48 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBThere was a good amount of Bucks news from the NBA this week so Justin and Kevin take a deep dive into the team. Then they answer some submitted questions to the show! last, the guys do their two favorite segments... Ballin/Fallin & Hot Takes from Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Headline Hunters Part 2
February 28, 2019 16:52 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBKevin and Justin continue the discussion on the mid-season reset... hear their thoughts on the NBA teams with a losing record, based off of the random headlines they find when searching for each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Headline Hunters Part 1.
February 25, 2019 20:30 - 54 minutes - 75 MBKevin and Justin are doing a mid-season reset/assessment of the NBA teams. First they guys start with the winning record teams from the Bucks down to the Nets. Hear what headlines they find on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Star Weekend, Shoes and Kyrie!
February 22, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBKevin is joined by Warren Shaw (@ShawSportsNBA) of the Baseline podcast to recap All Star weekend. We talk our favorite moments from Charlotte, NBA sneaker brands, MJ’s effect on the weekend plus a look at Kyrie Irving’s latest comments, how the Celtics look ahead of the final stretch of the regular season & why Al Horford is so valuable to Boston’s playoff hopes. Listen and subscribe!”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dell Demps & Lakers Young Core VS. ATL's Young Core.
February 18, 2019 18:11 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBKevin and Justin are back to talk about the most recent NBA firing, Dell Demps is no longer GM of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two debate what this means moving forward, and if it was deserved. They also rapic fire some other NBA topics and hit some Hot Takes and Ballin/Fallin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's A Cold War in the East!
February 11, 2019 18:31 - 1 hour - 109 MBA trade deadline recap episode! the guys also talk about John Wall and Anthony Davis playing himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So The Knicks Have $$
February 08, 2019 16:32 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis episode Kevin is joined by Metro New York sports editor Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno) to talk Knicks. Why exactly did the Knicks move on from Kristaps Porzingis? What are the chances of landing Kevin Durant? Plus early evaluations on Dennis Smith & Kevin Knox. Download, subscribe & rate us!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Da Lakers
February 06, 2019 15:13 - 1 hour - 139 MBOn this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast, Kevin is joined by ESPN 580 Orlando's Sam B. Albuquerque (@sambalbuquerque) & Louis Axen (@LouisArtisan) to discuss the latest AD trade rumors including how the Lakers package compares to other teams, how the Lakers young prospects have developed, the safety (or lack thereof) of Luke Walton's job, & sellers remorse on D'Angelo Russell plus Chris Bosh getting his jersey retired by the Heat & the Rodney Hood trade. Listen & Subscribe on all platf...
All Star, Anthony Davis & The Knicks Trade
February 04, 2019 17:15 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBJustin and Kevin are back to talk about a WILD week in the NBA. Anthony Davis wants out of New Orleans, The Knicks traded the Unicorn! and the All Star Players have been announced. Plus, The D&D staples Ballin/Fallin and Hot Takes From Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pacers, Harden & The Grit N Grind Era.
January 28, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBKevin and Justin are back, and this time they are talking about potential landing spots for Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. Oladipo getting injured/the future for the Pacers. plus Hot Topics, and Ballin/Fallin.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luca-mania
January 22, 2019 23:51 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBKevin 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
The NBA Is Dramatic
January 14, 2019 13:29 - 58 minutes - 81 MBJustin 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 megaphon...
What every West Coast Team NEEDS to do!
January 07, 2019 13:07 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBKevin 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
What East Coast Teams NEED To Do!
January 04, 2019 12:57 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBHappy 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
NBA Xmas 2018
December 21, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBJustin 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
The NBA S!&T Show
December 17, 2018 16:30 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBKevin 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
Hill Trade & Contract Seasons
December 10, 2018 14:01 - 57 minutes - 79 MBKevin 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
1/4th mark... What we know
December 03, 2018 16:41 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBJustin 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
We're Thankful For The NBA
November 27, 2018 13:26 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBJustin 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
Drama, Drama, NBA Drama!
November 19, 2018 14:49 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBIts 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
Butler Trade, and Utah Jazz (With Keith Smith & David Locke)
November 12, 2018 17:19 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBJustin 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
Lebron's Lakers & Kings are good!
November 05, 2018 16:45 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBJustin 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
Knee Jerk Reactions!
October 29, 2018 13:57 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBJustin 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
New NBA SZN who Dis?
October 22, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB(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
Southeast and Northwest Season Preview!
October 15, 2018 13:50 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB(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?...
Midweek: Suns GM & Murray's ACL
October 10, 2018 13:49 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB(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
Atlantic & Southwest Division Preview
October 08, 2018 14:22 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB(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?- Spur...
Pacific & Central Division Previews
October 01, 2018 13:29 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIts 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 Ddid they...
ESPN's Top 100, New GM, and Jimmy Butler's OUT!
September 24, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB(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