545 episodes

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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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

    The Bulls Get FLEECED & the Celtics Celebrate

    The Bulls Get FLEECED & the Celtics Celebrate

    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by congratulating the Celtics (help us!) on their finals victory over the Mavericks. A final look at how the Celtics got here & a look at what both squads will likely do headed into next season. The guys then also debate if the Finals as a whole have been lackluster in the past few years. Justin & Kevin then dive into the Alex Caruso trade as Kevin argues why it's such a fleecing for the Thunder & how the Bulls are out of their mind. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the guys talk new contracts for Pascal Siakam & Malik Monk, JJ Redick becoming the Lakers coach officially & the Pistons firing Monty Williams. Justin also goes through all the emotions with Brandon Ingram. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Dan Hurley...the Lakers Hardly Knew Ye & Gentlemen's Sweep Brewing?

    Dan Hurley...the Lakers Hardly Knew Ye & Gentlemen's Sweep Brewing?

    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers by paying tribute to Jerry West after he passed away this week. The guys talk about iconic moments from both his playing & executive career. The duo then dives into Games 2-4 of the NBA Finals including how Boston has so thoroughly dominated this series outside of Game 4 and if Dallas has any prayer at all to make some history. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the guys talk Joel Embiid flirting with Paul George & Charles Barkley hanging it up among other topics. Kevin & Justin then discuss Dan Hurley going back to UConn & spurning the Lakers. Is JJ now the default? Are the Lakers that attractive of a job anymore? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid which includes Justin's finest grid showing (in Kevin's opinion at least). Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Game 1 = Boston Beatdown

    Game 1 = Boston Beatdown

    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). On this episode, Justin first surprises Kevin with new AI theme songs for the podcast. Which version is the best? Then for Warm Up Jumpers the guys dive into the Lakers hiring former UConn coach Dan Hurley over JJ Redick. Why it makes sense for both now & the future in their eyes & what it means for the last years of the LeBron era. The duo then dives into game 1 of the NBA Finals where Boston wins big. How Boston was able limit the Mavs' role players & if it's sustainable for the rest of the series. The guys debate if Dallas can make enough adjustments for game 2 or if a game 1 blow out was a sign of what's to come. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Kevin & Justin talk a possible extension for Cade Cunningham, Caitlin Clark's early WNBA experience & update the Jontay Porter case. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid, including Kevin's favorite old school pull yet. Leave us a review on iTunes & listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the show on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Iso Can't Wait to Watch the NBA Finals

    Iso Can't Wait to Watch the NBA Finals

    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose). Before diving into the NBA Finals, the guys first discuss some early free agency buzz. Where will Klay Thompson, Paul George, Jimmy Butler & LeBron James be playing next season? The duo then previews all things Finals. Can anyone on Earth slow down Luka & Kyrie right now and does Dallas's reborn supporting cast have enough? Are we overthinking our concerns around Boston when they've been the best team the entire season or was their path too easy? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin the guys feature Grant Williams feeling extra left out, Dwight Howard's journey in Taiwan and AI press conferences. Kevin & Justin then discuss the level of despair for the Timberwolves & Pacers after their conference finals eliminations & debate what the biggest moves for next year should be for each squad. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid which might just be the guys finest performance yet. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Conference Finals & All-NBA Teams

    Conference Finals & All-NBA Teams

    On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start warm-up jumpers by discussing the All-NBA Teams & debating if there actually is any controversy regarding the picks. Then the duo dives into the conference finals & what's been a bit of a stutter for Minnesota after taking down Denver & ask if the Boston/Indiana series is already over. In Who's Fallin Who's Fallin, more accodlades for Anthony Edwards, the tragedy of losing Inside the NBA & betting Bronny to be the #1 overall pick. The guys then discuss the levels of despair for Cleveland, New York, Denver & Oklahoma City following their second round eliminations, including Cleveland already making moves by firing J.B. Bickerstaff as Coach. Finally, the pod ends with another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

    • 1 hr 14 min
    The NBA Is Never "Chill"

    The NBA Is Never "Chill"

    Today on the show Justin talks with (Guest Host) Chase! They talk some quick hitting NBA news, from Head Coaches Darvin Ham and Frank Vogel being fired to the Atlanta Hawks landing the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. The guys then break down the Playoffs and predict who will be your West and East Conference final matchups. Lastly the guys debate where Jalen Brunson lands on a "Top NBA Players" list... is he top 10?

    • 49 min

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