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 NB ...
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Talking all things gaming, tech, NFT's & life events from two guys who love it all! Join Tank and Justin as they joke around, talk gaming and stuff they're dealing with in their lives!
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It's No Longer Dame Time in Milwaukee & Other Free Agency Moves
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as head coach. A debate if that was the right move and if he'll do better than Thibs did plus a look at why Kevin believes the Knicks are the team to beat i…
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NBA Draft Recap & Boston Blows it Up
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking the Celtics making a pair of trades, sending Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta and Jrue Holiday headed to Portland. If we expect to see Boston continuing to make moves and what we expect the E…
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OKCus at the Top & KD/Desmond Bane Trades
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Andy Jordan (@andysmagicminute) for a jam packed episode. First, the Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time as a franchise since moving to OKC. We recap how the Thunder got h…
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys open up the show by discussing the latest Kevin Durant trade rumors. Minnesota, Miami, New York, San Antonio and Houston are all said to be in the mix. We discuss which sides can make the best offers and which make…
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The Pacers Take a Game 1 Classic...Again!
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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 diving into the Pacers game 1 win in the NBA Finals. More Haliburton madness as the Pacers come back from another double digit lead in the 4th quarter. How did they pull it off again & what did they…
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It's Thunder & Pacers for All the Marbles & Thibs is Out in NYC
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show with the news that the Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference Finals loss. They debate if the the move was too rash following a great season for the Knicks or if the book has …
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Conference Finals Chaos! Are the Knicks & Timberwolves Cooked?
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On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Chase Bunker (@ChaseBunker) from News 104.5 WOKV and That Game Show to discuss everything Conference Finals. The Thunder jump out to a 2-1 lead on the Timberwolves with two convincing wins in Games 1 and …
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Going Full 90's for the ECF & Lottery Conspiracies
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On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers with a recap of the NBA draft lottery. The Mavericks make an "improbable" jump to #1 where they will select Cooper Flagg. Some thoughts. Plus do the Spurs draft Harper or trade for Giannis and w…
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the showing by bringing back the Doom Meter for the Rockets and Clippers. How concerned should each team be with their early exit and how does it compare to other teams that have been eliminated already. Then…
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Soaring Into the Second Round & A Change for Coach Pop
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the showing by discussing Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs head coach and becoming president of basketball operations. A look back at Pop's tenure, initial reactions to Mitch Johnson as the new Spurs coa…
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First Round Feedback & The Return of Nicky Football
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin welcomes Osceola Magic Play-by-Play commentator Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) back to the show. Nick first talks his heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic and his road to recovery over the last few months. A look beh…
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Let's Get It Started! NBA Playoffs Round One
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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 breaking down all things about the first round of the NBA playoffs. Out East, are Cleveland & Boston easy favorites to advance? Can Detroit push the Knicks off attitude alone & who is the best playe…
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The Nuggets Fire Mike Malone & Play-In Game Previews
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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 breaking down the last week of the NBA regular season. Chaos abounds at West while the East is completely settled. What do we expect in play-in games from Chicago vs. Miami, Sacramento vs. Dallas & Orl…
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10 Days Left in the Regular Season & Springfield is Staying Me7o
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque), sports editor for the Orange Observer. The guys start warm-up jumpers with the news that Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. A l…
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing another NBA star dealing with blood clots, this time in Damian Lillard. How the Bucks can possibly try & replace Dame's offense & why there still may be a sliver of hope for a return this…
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Examining the East & The Madness of March
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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 diving into March Madness. What future NBA guys are they watching & how do their brackets look after the first round? Plus a side dive into sports game soundtracks & which ones rate the highest. Aft…
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Steph Hits 4,000, Fox Shuts It Down & the Return of Immaculate Grid
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by talking Steph Curry hitting 4,000 career 3-pointers. A look at how he got here, if the record can be broken & realistically what Curry's final total could be. They also take a look at the Warriors s…
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Kyrie ACL Tear & A Look at the NBA's Misery Meter
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys warm-up talking some Memphis Grizzlies amid Ja Morant's latest comments about not feeling 100%. They debate how much faith they have in the Grizz the rest of the way amid Jaren Jackson's injury as well & why seeding …
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Technical Difficulties: A Catch-Up on the Last 3 Weeks
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys warm-up first talking where they've been & how a technical glitch took out last week's entire episode. Some leftovers we discuss from that episode: our thoughts on the All-Star game & if it's fixable at this point pl…
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The Best Trade Deadline in NBA History
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start warm up jumpers with the three All-Star teams being official. Which squad stands out & how they think the new All-Star Game format will work. Next, the duo dives into the most bananas trade deadline in NBA hist…
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) the guys go into emergency podcast mode & discuss the Earth-shattering Luka Donicic trade. After getting over the bewilderment of how this happened, the guys talk Luka & LeBron's early fit & what the next few years for the Lak…
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start warm up jumpers with Adam Silver's comments about changing quarters to 10 minutes instead of 12. The guys debate if it's a good idea, what it could change the most & other potential marketing ideas if the NBA b…
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All-Star Starters & More Jimmy Butler Rumors
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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 with All-Star starters being announced. The guys debate if there is any controversy at all or if the voters got it right. Also in Warm Up Jumpers, a quick detour into Downtown Jacksonville's future & a dis…
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Trade Deadline Preview & OKC/Cleveland Round 2
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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 with the Thunder dominating the Cavaliers in their second matchup in two weeks. How OKC adjusted & if there should be any concerns for Cleveland moving forward. Next, the guys preview the trade deadline. F…
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Jared McCain, We Hardly Knew Ye & Top Dog Talk
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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 with the news of Jared McCain being ruled out for the rest of the season. Why both believe that the Sixers season is already cooked & some doom & gloom regarding Paul George's contract. Next, the duo jumps…
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