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

Episodes

May 26, 2025 55 mins
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 2, but the Timberwolves respond with a 42-point victory in Game 3. Have they crac...
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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 what can we expect from the Sixers at 3. After the break, the guys first talk ...
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May 10, 2025 46 mins
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, a dive into the second round of the NBA Playoff. The Pacers have jumped out to ...
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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 coach and why this is a big offseason for San Antonio. Next, the guys preview a pair...
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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 behind the curtain and how you can help others going through the organ transplant pr...
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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 players in that series? Is Milwaukee & Indy a lock to go the distance....
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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 & Orlando vs. Atlanta? Who is most likely to play the Grizz in the 7/8 game ou...
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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 look back at Melo's career & why they feel he'll be more appreciated as hi...
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March 30, 2025 58 mins
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 season. Plus, the ending of the season with Bulls/Lakers. Next, the ...
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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. After the break, the duo dives into the middle of the Eastern Conference...
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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 surge of the West, as they are 13-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler. Next, ...
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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 could be more important to them than other teams. After the break, the gu...
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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 plus sadness abound for the Spurs with Wemby out for the year & Pop...
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February 8, 2025 79 mins
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 history. First, some final fallout from the Luka Donicic trade for Dallas &am...
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February 4, 2025 29 mins
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 Lakers will realistically look like. For Dallas, with Anthony Davis ...
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February 1, 2025 73 mins
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 believes that's a problem. Next, Draymond Green calls out Karl Anthony Tow...
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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 discussion of Justin's current NFL fanhood ahead of the Eagles/Commanders NF...
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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. First, the latest from Jimmy Butler & which destinations make the most...
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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 into the aftermath of the best game of the regular season so far wit...
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January 4, 2025 85 mins
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys first start with the return of Kawhi Leonard. Can the Clippers contend now & what should we realistically expect out of Kawhi at this point. Plus, a quick deteour into the end of Jalen Brunson's tenure in Dallas & a look at what's happened since. Next, the Lakers trade D'Angelo Russel...
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