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Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

Written by: Justin Cousart
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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 rightCopyright Justin Cousart Basketball
Episodes
  • Second Round Statements & the Return of the Despair Meter

    Second Round Statements & the Return of the Despair Meter
    May 10 2026
    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by previewing the NBA draft lottery. Which teams could jump up and which teams could instantly make some noise with a higher pick? Then, the guys look back at the teams eliminated so far in the first round of the NBA playoffs and rate their level of despair. It comes as the Magic fire Jamahl Mosley as head coach following their 3-1 collapse to the Pistons. Are they at the top of the despair meter? Then, a look at the second round series. The Sixers are getting smoked by the Knicks, while the Pistons have continued their positive momentum from the first round. Out West, the Thunder look like champs while the Spurs bounce back after a game one letdown. Are these series largely over? Finally, the guys bounce back in another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • A Spree of Game 7's & First Round Wrap-Ups

    A Spree of Game 7's & First Round Wrap-Ups
    May 2 2026
    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing the first round out East, where three series are headed to game 7's. First, the Knicks who punched their ticket to the second round. How they turned their series around against the Hawks. Then, can the Sixers change their history against the Celtics? Can the Magic get off the mat after a massive second half collapse in game 6? The Raptors have forced a game 7 after RJ Barrett's insane game winner. Is this Cavs group due for another collapse? Out West, the guys preview the second round as the Thunder take on the Lakers and the Timberwolves face the Spurs. Are we destined for a Thunder/Spurs WCF? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Let's Talk Playoffs Shall We?

    Let's Talk Playoffs Shall We?
    Apr 26 2026
    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys jump back into the saddle and first recap the play-in games. What's next for the Hornets, Heat, Clippers and Warriors after their eliminations? Next, the duo dives into all things first round after 3 games a piece, starting in the Eastern Conference and moving series by series before heading out West. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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