Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

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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March 16, 2024 57 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start in Orlando where coach Jamahl Mosley has a new four-year deal. Why this is a no brainer for the Magic and a look at what the team's ceiling could be in the Eastern Conference standings. The pair then dives into the Eastern Conference race with the return of OG in NYC, the latest outlook for...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the episode by celebrating ten years of the podcast. Take a walk down memory lane as they reflect on the biggest headlines from the 2013-2014 season and their favorite NBA moments over the past decade. The guys then dive into a pair of injuries with Ben Simmons and Karl Anthony Towns. W...
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March 2, 2024 73 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys star the show off by ranking their NBA Teams in Tier Maker. Who is at the top of the chart and who is at the bottom and who can make the biggest change in the upcoming final quarter of the season. The duo then discusses the buyout market, including Mike Muscala signing with OKC & a number...
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February 24, 2024 72 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers by recapping All-Star weekend and debate if there's a way to improve the game itself and the dunk contest. The duo then talks a pair of coaches with Jacque Vaughn losing his job in Brookyln and Steve Kerr signing a two-year extension with Golden State. The guys then look...
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Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). On this week the guys begin by previewing All-Star weekend and discuss what they're most excited to watch and ways to bring more excitement to some of the traditional events. The duo then breaks down the trade deadline including a strong one for the Knicks and a questionable one for th...
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On this 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 Shervin Mobasseri (@ShervinMthe1) & Vince Silva (@ThatGuyIsidro). The guys start the show by discussing the All-Star rosters including who got snubbed. The trio then look at a trio of injuries, starting with Zach Lavine and whether this ends the market...
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January 27, 2024 77 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show with Warm Up Jumpers breaking down the Terry Rozier trade & why it makes sense for Miami and Charlotte. Plus as an added bonus, the guys best experiences at colleges they didn't attend. Then the duo dives into the Bucks surprise firing of Adrian Griffin & hiring of Doc ...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) start warm up jumpers with the Utah Jazz moving into play-in position. What's led to the recent hot streak and how much of it is sustainable. The guys then break down the Pascal Siakam trade. How much of a factor does this make the Pacers in the East and if we think they're done making moves. Plus, why...
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January 12, 2024 62 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start by discussing Kawhi Leonard's contract extension with the Clippers. Why the decision came now and what it means for the futures of Paul George & James Harden. Then the pair dives into a season ending shoulder injury for Ja Morant & a finger injury for Marcus Smart. Why this may ...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing Ricky Rubio's retirement & some of the memorable moments from his NBA career. The duo then dives into a pair of struggles for potential contenders in the West. Do the Lakers need a trade to shake things up? Where do the Warriors go after Kuminga's comments &...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys discuss the Pistons ending their record breaking losing streak at 28 games. How the Pistons got here with a lot of their own actions, but what Detroit can hang their heads on for the rest of the season. The duo then breaks down the OG Anunoby trade & what it says about the long term outlo...
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December 21, 2023 55 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinCtheAir), the guys first start with some discussion about bouncing back as you get older. Will Justin's flu pocast sound like MJ? The duo then discusses a duo of stars out for Cleveland with Darius Garland & Evan Mobley both set to miss time. How can the Cavs tread water & does this mean the Donovan Mitch...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys react to Draymond Green's indefinate suspension. What it means for him long term and the Warriors. After that, the duo recaps the Lakers In-Season Tournament win over the Pacers. What they liked about the game and what they would do for the tournament next year. All that plus Who's Ballin Who...
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December 9, 2023 73 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start Warm Up Jumper's with the latest on the Zach Lavine injury. What this means for the Bulls and his overall trade market. Then the guys dive into the In-Season Torunament, previewing the finals between the Pacers and Lakers, and how we got to this point. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, two ma...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys first start the show by discussing the Josh Giddey situation & why everything about it feels gross. Then the guys dive into the In-Season Tournament and preview the knockout rounds. Who do they think will bring it home? Plus Who's Ballin Who's Fallin & Justin's greatest guess ever on ...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys discuss another setback for Bradley Beal as he'll be sidelined for another 2-3 weeks with back issues. Why it's so tough to evaluate the Suns even as we begin to with other teams. The guys then dive into the In-Season Tournament and what they've liked so far, and set up the scenarios for the la...
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November 16, 2023 63 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys break down James Harden's early struggles with the Clippers. Should they panic & what are some early adjustments that can be made? Plus the other side of the coin as the Sixers & Tyrese Maxey are streaking, potential Zach LaVine suitors, Who's Ballin Who's Fallin & another round o...
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November 10, 2023 61 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys break down the first week plus of NBA action. The Nuggets lose Jamal Murray for at least a month and Rob Williams has a surgery decision to make. What else has stood out for Kevin & Justin so far plus Who's Ballin Who's Fallin & a another round of Immaculate Grid with some new rules. Li...
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys break down the James Harden trade. Does it raise the ceiling for the Sixers and does it bump the Clippers over the top in the West? Plus the Grizzlies are off to a slow start, the NBA Cup is underway, another round of Immaculate Grid, and the return of Who's Ballin Who's Fallin! Listen to the...
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Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose). The guys are back to kick off Season 11 (!) of the podcast, first discussing the Steven Adams injury in Warm Up Jumpers. If they expect the Grizzlies to make a move at all. After that, the duo breaks down the Eastern Conference. Who will make the biggest leap and who will end up on top? ...
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