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Drive and Dish NBA Podcast Justin Cousart
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4.6 • 215 Ratings
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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
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Mobley Max & Team USA Concerns?
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by WSB Assistant Program Director Chris Crawford (@OnAirwithCC) & Orange Observer Sports Editor (@SamBAlbuquerque) to first discuss Team USA struggling in exhabition warm-ups. Is this a blip or a major issue? Plus how does this run have the potential to boost LeBron's legacy even higher. The guys then discuss Evan Mobley signing a max 5-year extension with the Cavaliers. Where does Cleveland tier in the East headed into next season & how can Mobley unlock the next level of his game. Next, Russell Westbrook is headed to Denver. Does this move the needle for the Nuggets? Finally, a tribute to the great Pat Williams who passed away at 84. Leave us a review on iTunes & we'll read them on the show or get the podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Watch the show on YouTube!
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Bonjour Paris 2024 & Jalen Brunson Takes One for the Team
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers with a preview of the Paris 2024 Olympics. First the big news from Team USA with Kawhi Leonard dropping out & Derrick White replacing him. Should Jaylen Brown have beef? Plus the guys take a look at who could give the U.S. the most problems. The guys then dive into Jalen Brunson leaving a significant amount of money on the table as part of his new 4-year extension on the Knicks. Why this deal is so much more than Brunson taking one for the team & what the Knicks can do with the extra savings. The duo then dives into the NBA Cup group releases. Which groups out West & East are the most difficult & who can cruise. Finally, the guys talk the Kings bringing in Demar Derozan. Where does Sacramento rank now in the West? Leave us a review on iTunes & we'll read them on the show or listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the show on YouTube.
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New Homes for PG, Klay, CP3 & KCP
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing Kemba Walker's retirement. Some of their favorite Kemba moments & where he ranks on the all-time Hornets list. Then the pair takes a look at all things NBA free agency. The Sixers land their guy with Paul George, Chris Paul links up with Wemby, the Warriors revamp, Klay to Dallas, the Magic sign KCP & more. What we liked, didn't like and what confused us. After free agency, the guys talk the Pistons hiring J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach in Who's Ballin Who's Fallin as well as an early look at Summer League & the Olympics. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid & Justin hates haircuts!? Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!
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Draft, Dejounte & the Nova Knicks
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking about the Mikal Bridges trade. Where does this move the Knicks in terms of the East & beyond? Is Bridges really worth five first rounders? Plus what this means for Brooklyn moving forward. After that, it's all things NBA draft. First Atlanta who besides taking Zaccharie Risacher at #1, also traded Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. Is Trae Young still on the table? Plus why the guys love the Murray move from the New Orleans side & a debate if this changes things for Brandon Ingram. Then a deeper dive into the draft with our winners & losers & the Lakers actually taking Bronny. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin the guys talk the Cavs hiring Kenny Atkinson & Andrew Wiggins not playing for Team Canada this summer. Finally, the fastest Immaculate Grid we've done so far. Leave us a review on iTunes & we'll read them on the show. Get the show wherever you find your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!
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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!
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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!
Customer Reviews
Cool
Very relaxing pod
Fix the cohost mic
Please fix the cohosts mic it’s incredibly hard to hear
Great show let’s get these reviews up!
This is my second review. You guys have good content and good banter. I’ve been listening for about 4 years now since it was the 3 of you guys. Congrats on the wedding Justin!! And shout out to Flagler college again!! Keep grindin fellas!!