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
  • The Surging Spurs & March Madness

    The Surging Spurs & March Madness
    Mar 29 2026
    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Chris Crawford (@OnAirWithCC) to first talk all things March Madness, including if Arizona is the clear favorite, future NBA guys who have raised their profile and their favorite games so far. Next, a look at red hot Spurs who are 23-2 in their last 10. The keys to their surge, including Wemby hitting new, freakish levels. Then, a look at where they rank among contenders, namely the Thunder, and if anybody out East can stop them. Afer that, the guys talk NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas and debate if this is the right time. Finally, a look at the NBA's three new anti-tanking proposal and if any of them would actually work. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Win Streaks for the Hawks and Lakers & Cade's Collapsed Lung

    Win Streaks for the Hawks and Lakers & Cade's Collapsed Lung
    Mar 21 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 Hawks ripping off 11-wins in a row. What's been key to the team's turnaround and if they could go a run come playoffs. The duo also compares the Hawks to the Hornets as well who have been red hot recently. Justin also proposes a play-in rule change and a quick mention of the Pelicans and Zion looking in form recently. Next, Cade Cunningham is set to miss two weeks for the Pistons with a collpased lung. If this is cause for major concern and a debate about why the 65-game rule for MVP stinks. Then, Luka Doncic makes his MVP case as the Lakers have won 8 in a row. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the tank race, NBA expansion and who would move East and Dennis Rodman making the WWE Hall of Fame. 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 4 mins
  • Bam Drops 83 & SGA Passes Wilt

    Bam Drops 83 & SGA Passes Wilt
    Mar 14 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 jumping into Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game, as he passes Kobe Bryant for second most points ever in an NBA game. How this happened, where it ranks in improbable scoring outbursts and the guys debate the dialogue surrounding his performance. Next, SGA passes Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive games with 20 points. How we got here and if the guys think it'll be another 65+ years before this record is broken. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the streaking Magic, Heat and Hornets, the Warriors losing everyone to injury, Steve Kerr calling for less regular season games & the number of Jalens/Jaylens in the NBA. 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
  • Where We at Out West & Justin Takes Vegas

    Where We at Out West & Justin Takes Vegas
    Mar 9 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 Justin's trip to Las Vegas and his bet on the Celtics to win the title, just before Jayson Tatum's return. Some initial thoughts from Tatum's return and if the Celtics are favorites now. Plus a quick detour in Warm Up Jumpers into the best offensive/defensive ratings currently, the state of Carolina sports and pay homage to a Philly advertising radio legend. Next, the duo heads out West to take inventory on where they are at with the contenders with 20 games to go. Denver has struggled amid Jokic's return and the guys debate if the Nuggets can turn it on. They also discuss the surging Timberwolves, OKC maintaining their #1 seed and the Spurs looking like true finals contenders. Are the Rockets and Lakers a factor at all? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Jared McCain's hot start in OKC (and Kevin ranting about the Sixers being inept), the Knicks hang 142 on the Nuggets, Dillon Brooks gets arrested, and a look at the tank race. 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 13 mins
  • The Beasts of the East & Tatum Returns

    The Beasts of the East & Tatum Returns
    Mar 6 2026
    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by AMNY columnist Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno) to dive into the Eastern Conference. First in Warm Up Jumpers, Trae Young makes his debut for the Wizards. What to expect from them the rest of the season and what their goals should be for next season. Next, Jayson Tatum announces his return just ten months post Achilles surgery. Does this make the Celtics favorites and how will he be worked back into the lineup amid the C's better than expected season. Joe and Kevin then dive into the other top Eastern teams and break down what they like and dislike about the Pistons, Knicks and new look Cavaliers with James Harden. Finally, can any other squad in the East take out these four teams? Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
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    1 hr and 5 mins