Justin Cousart

Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

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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 b...

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Times Are Changing In Phoenix! 12.05.2019 42:35

Kevin is Joined by Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Host of The Solar Panel. They talk all things Pheonix Suns. They get into how Monty Williams can shift the culture, Devin Booker's Greatness, and their upcoming draft! The guys get into some off-topic Playoff talk and get into a debate about Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Playoffs, Cookies & Team Clothing! 04.05.2019 1:07:52

Justin and Kevin are talking NBA playoffs round two. The guys predict who is more likely to leave if their team loses in the 2nd round (Kawhi or Irving). They debate what kind of cookie Lowery is, and talk some NBA Jersey wearing rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suns, OKC & NBA Playoffs Round 2 25.04.2019 1:04:31

Kevin and Justin are talking about the round two in the NBA (Celtics/Bucks, 76ers/Raptors) They question why Golden State can finish off the Clippers and talk about what matchup Portland would prefer (Spurs or Nuggets). to end out the show they guys talk about the Non-Playoff news the Suns fired their coach Igor Kokoškov. Be sure to check out the show on Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices....

NBA Playoff Surprises & Disappointments 20.04.2019 1:10:19

Justin and Kevin are on video for the first time ever! taking the podcast to new lengths! This episode they talk about round one of the NBA playoffs and some of the crazy storylines around Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, The Nuggets, and Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hows My NBA Bracket! 13.04.2019 1:11:09

Justin and Kevin breakdown their NBA playoff brackets before they start! The guys start in the west with Warriors vs. Clippers, Nuggets vs. Spurs, Trail Blazers vs. Thunder, and Rockets vs. Jazz. They then head over to the east and talk the Bucks vs. Pistons, Raptors vs. Magic, Sixers vs. Nets and Celtics vs. PacersThey then talk about the many coaching changes starting with, Lakers Luke Walton,...

The Most Exciting Time In The NBA 08.04.2019 1:05:22

Justin and Kevin are getting together to talk about the last few games in the NBA. Justin explains his selfish reason for wanting a 76ers/Orlando match-up in the first round. They breakdown the bottom of the Eastern Conference & do Ballin/Fallin and one Spicy Hot take from Paul Pierce. 00:00 - 22:00 Intro/General NBA talk/ Some off topic banter. 22:00-41:00 The Eastern Conference standings41:00-1:...

All The NBA With Keith Smith 01.04.2019 53:32

Justin brings on Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) to talk about all things NBA leading up to the end of the season.00:00 – 10:00- General standings talk and prep for the playoffs10-20 - Triple-double Westbook talk.20-40 - Trae young and the Hawks young core40-end- Mailbag (your questions answered by Keith) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Playoff SZN Is Coming. 25.03.2019 1:05:03

0:00 - 10:00 Intro talk about March madness and a debate from Ennis Kanter. 10:00 -35:00 Playoff outlook in the Western Conference and Lakers are out! 35:00 - Ballin & Fallin Segment (Highlighting James Harden and the Pacers.)42:00 -59:00 The playoff outlook in the Eastern Conference 59:00 - End, Hot Takes From Reddit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dame & PG13 Plus Westbrook VS Fans 18.03.2019 1:07:27

Justin and Kevin talk about a ton of NBA topics on this episode, first they talk about their 5 Year anniversary! then they dive into the Westbrook Vs fan situation and ask how the NBA can fix this. The guys hit some Ballin and fallin then go right into a quick around the NBA discussion. Lastly they end with Hot takes from Reddit where they ask if PG13 will have a jersey retired? Learn more about y...

Disappointing. 11.03.2019 1:06:57

The guys hit a bunchof random NBA topics like the Bucks hitting 60 wins, and the many Lakers injurys. they also hit some Ballin and Fallin, and Hot Takes from Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Opposites.... Bucks and Lakers. 04.03.2019 59:31

There was a good amount of Bucks news from the NBA this week so Justin and Kevin take a deep dive into the team. Then they answer some submitted questions to the show! last, the guys do their two favorite segments... Ballin/Fallin & Hot Takes from Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Headline Hunters Part 2 28.02.2019 52:35

Kevin and Justin continue the discussion on the mid-season reset... hear their thoughts on the NBA teams with a losing record, based off of the random headlines they find when searching for each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Headline Hunters Part 1. 25.02.2019 54:33

Kevin and Justin are doing a mid-season reset/assessment of the NBA teams. First they guys start with the winning record teams from the Bucks down to the Nets. Hear what headlines they find on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Star Weekend, Shoes and Kyrie! 22.02.2019 35:59

Kevin is joined by Warren Shaw (@ShawSportsNBA) of the Baseline podcast to recap All Star weekend. We talk our favorite moments from Charlotte, NBA sneaker brands, MJ’s effect on the weekend plus a look at Kyrie Irving’s latest comments, how the Celtics look ahead of the final stretch of the regular season & why Al Horford is so valuable to Boston’s playoff hopes. Listen and subscribe!”Learn more...

Dell Demps & Lakers Young Core VS. ATL's Young Core. 18.02.2019 1:05:14

Kevin and Justin are back to talk about the most recent NBA firing, Dell Demps is no longer GM of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two debate what this means moving forward, and if it was deserved. They also rapic fire some other NBA topics and hit some Hot Takes and Ballin/Fallin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's A Cold War in the East! 11.02.2019 1:19:40

A trade deadline recap episode! the guys also talk about John Wall and Anthony Davis playing himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So The Knicks Have $$ 08.02.2019 34:46

This episode Kevin is joined by Metro New York sports editor Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno) to talk Knicks. Why exactly did the Knicks move on from Kristaps Porzingis? What are the chances of landing Kevin Durant? Plus early evaluations on Dennis Smith & Kevin Knox. Download, subscribe & rate us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Da Lakers 06.02.2019 1:40:59

On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast, Kevin is joined by ESPN 580 Orlando's Sam B. Albuquerque (@sambalbuquerque) & Louis Axen (@LouisArtisan) to discuss the latest AD trade rumors including how the Lakers package compares to other teams, how the Lakers young prospects have developed, the safety (or lack thereof) of Luke Walton's job, & sellers remorse on D'Angelo Russell plus Chris Bos...

All Star, Anthony Davis & The Knicks Trade 04.02.2019 58:01

Justin and Kevin are back to talk about a WILD week in the NBA. Anthony Davis wants out of New Orleans, The Knicks traded the Unicorn! and the All Star Players have been announced. Plus, The D&D staples Ballin/Fallin and Hot Takes From Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pacers, Harden & The Grit N Grind Era. 28.01.2019 54:27

Kevin and Justin are back, and this time they are talking about potential landing spots for Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. Oladipo getting injured/the future for the Pacers. plus Hot Topics, and Ballin/Fallin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luca-mania 22.01.2019 36:42

Kevin is joined this episode by Taimon R. Turner (@TaimonT717), Mavericks reporter for Dallas Sports Fanatic, and host of the Mavs Fanatic podcast. The guys talk the ongoing Dennis Smith situation, what's been most impressive about Luka so far this season, potential trade deadline targets & all time Dirk moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Is Dramatic 14.01.2019 58:56

Justin and Kevin missed the Timberwolves Firing their coach last week, so this week they take a deep dive into why they got rid to Thibs, on top of that they had someone ask them to look into the early All-Star votes and they try to figure out if the ISO cam is a good idea... all this plus the DAD staples: Hot Takes From Reddit and Ballin & Fallin on this episode... Enjoy! Be sure to follow the sh...

What every West Coast Team NEEDS to do! 07.01.2019 1:08:17

Kevin and Justin break down the West Coast NBA teams and debate what each should have down as their New Years Resolution.... P.S (Episode was recorded before the Timberwolves fired Thibs) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What East Coast Teams NEED To Do! 04.01.2019 58:25

Happy New Year, Justin and Kevin breakdown their New Years resolutions for every team in the Eastern Conference! Hear their predictions and thoughts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Xmas 2018 21.12.2018 48:28

Justin and Kevin are traveling this holiday season so that bring you the NBA Xmas game preview a few days early. They give their predictions, and talk about some teams that they wish were in the lineup. Plus some HOT Takes, and one great business pitch for Marcus Smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices