Dropping Dimes

The seasons, the sun rising from the East, Steph making a three-pointer, and Rod placing wagers that he knows he might lose. On this episode Blake and Rod go at it and discuss the following: DeMarcus Cousins goes to the BucksBulls and Heat penalty for tampering - fair punishment or just a slap in the … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 90 – The Wager"

This week, we are joined by the man behind Ruthless Runs, Himmy Lau! We get to know Himmy through basketball and he also tells how Ruthless Runs came to be and why these runs are not your typical Sunday pick-up game. Himmy and Rod then discuss who is the best coach in the NBA and … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 89 – Ruthless Runs"

Let's be real. NBA arena names suck! Doesn't matter if they have become iconic, they're all attached to a bigger brand so Blake and Rod took a stab at renaming some of them. Who wouldn't want to catch a game at the Ford Built Tough Arena or at the mother flipping THUNDERDOME!!! The guy also … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 88 – Enter the ThunderDome!"

Did we just do deep dive on the tampering allegations against the Bulls and the Heat? Of course we did. If you want to listen to a grown man losing his cool about tampering, you're in the right place! The boys also discussed: Wizards and Warriors hot start: What's working for the Wizards and Steph's … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 87 – Everyone Tampers & Panic Buttons"

Dear DD fam, please join us in welcoming Blake to the Dropping Dimes crew! What better way to welcome Blake than getting his take as well as Rod and Raf's take on a few topics including: The Celtics woes and players only meetingThe Lakers struggling defensively a.k.a Rod's rant on his teamAllegations agains Robert SarverBen … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 86 – The 4 amigos"

Who hasn't talked about "the list"? We're probably a bit late to discuss but that doesn't matter! On this episode, Rod and Raf go over the NBA's top 75 players list and discuss which players they think should've made the list and which players could or should be removed for now. The boys also discuss … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 85 – The Snub List"

The 2021-22 NBA season is upon us! Rod and Raf take a shot at predicting some NBA storylines. The fellas make their picks for Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, MVP, best and worst teams in each conference and they also give us their wildest takes for the NBA seaons! Hint: Raf has something … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 84 – Season Predictions"

Well, well, well. If it isn't Rod and Raf back at it again! A few things have changed, new studio, new backdrop (sort of), and the boys are now recording as Canadian citizens! But don't worry the bad puns are still the same! On the first episode back the boys go over the following: Mexico … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 83 – Canadians, eh?"

Aren't you tired of living through major historic events? A pandemic, murder hornets, climate change, and the Knicks being good again? On this episode, Rod and Raf talk (and apologize) to Knicks fans and RJ Barrett. The boys also discuss: Russell Westbrook averaging a triple double and making it look casual The Vivien Lakers Twitter … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 82 – In the Knick o...

How far would you go in order to guarantee your favourite team a title? Don't ask Rod because it sounds like he would trade Raf and Evs to the basketball gods just to give LeBron James more years as a Laker. Sheesh! Talk about fandom…here are some other topics the boys went over: MVP race. … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 80 – A Trade with the Basketball Gods"

You know when you feel like the world is moving too fast and you're running a bit late? Well, you're not alone and just like the jerseys of 16 teams in the NBA, this episode is late but earned! Rod and Raf do a very late analysis of the All Star Game, the boys have … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 79 – The (late) Earned Edition Episode"

Come for the basketball takes, stay for the free Portuguese lessons! Rod and Raf go at it again and discuss the following: ☘️Are the Celtics the most overrated team in the NBA? 🎷Are the Utah jazz contenders or pretenders? 🇧🇷Raf teaches Portuguese to Lebron James. 🔴🔵🟢Pokémon’s 25th anniversary – The boys choose their three NBA … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 78 – Joakim Noah, I ch...

Straight from the Netherrealm, Kotal Rod and BaRAFa come to Earth to discuss all things basketball! On this episode the combatants talk about several topics Should Damian Lillard be a starter in the All Star Game? Fake jerseys vs Real jerseys – What to look for and our experience in Vancouver Derrick RoseRose trade (suggested … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 77 – Get Over Here"

Folks, it is official. Raf took over the show’s agenda this week and he made it an interesting one! The boys discuss a few topics:🌎FIBA Champions League Americas⛹️‍♀️Female basketball players that influenced us the most🐣Early Rookie of the Year discussion (we gave Tyrese Haliburton a new nickname btw)⚫️🔴A look at how the Blazers are doing👟New … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 76 –...

75 episodes and counting! On this edition of The Weekly Dime, Rod and Raf discuss the following:– NBA stars that had great individual years but were stuck in bad teams– 2021 All-Star Game – Rod and Raf discuss their starters and ideas to make the ASG, 3 pt and dunk contests happen– Basketball stocks – … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 75 – Basketball Stocks!"

If you enjoy the episodes where Raf and Rod yell at each other, then this is a must-listen! Raf and Rod discuss the fine that FIBA imposed on Canada Basketball and potential repercussions from that fine. The boys then get into it when discussing the awkward post-game interview between Shaq and Donovan Mitchell. The boys … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 74 – Old Guard vs New School"

New Year, New Episode! Rod and Raf go over this…particular…beginning of the NBA season. Should the Nuggets, Raptors, Heat, and Mavs be worried about their slow start? Will the Bucks and Lakers' lacklustre performances affect them in the long run? The boys also set some new year resolutions for a few teams and players and … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 73 – For Auld Lang Ball"

Ah yes, nothing like the NBA Season Preview to kick off the holiday season! On this episode, Rod and Raf predict which teams will make the playoffs in each conference, who will win the MVP, which teams might be the biggest disappointment and the boys share their biggest takes for the 2020-2021 season (Toronto fans, … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 72 – ‘Tis the Season!"

For this episode, we have two very special guests to discuss this year’s edition of the NBA’s city jerseys. From thatniquelife, we are joined by Duane Watson and Craig White! Craig and Duane take us through the entire collection of city edition jerseys and they tell us which ones made their top 3 and which … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 71 – A Unicorn inside a Pegasus"

No Raf, no Evs, no problem! On episode 70th of the Dropping Dimes podcast Rod got a very special guest to join him on the pod, his girlfriend Ana! Ana is an environmental scientist, Raptors fan, and she shares an apartment with Rod’s jerseys errrrrr with Rod. Ana and Rod discuss the latest trades that … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 70 – Love and Basketball"

Rod and Raf were in a comedic mood as they went through some of the trades that have happened so far in the NBA. The boys discuss whether Deandre Ayton will be the most yelled at player in the NBA now that Chris Paul is a member of the Valley Boys; did the Bucks pay … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 69 – Trade Talk"

On this episode, Rod and Raf discuss the dates for the 2020-2021 season and make plans for watching basketball all day on Christmas Day. The guys then take a trip back in time to discuss the life and legacy of Dr. James Naismith, creator of basketball, the 30 for 30 “There’s no place like home” … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 68 – The Rules of Basket Ball"

The Weekly Dime – Episode 67 – BOOsketball Rod and Raf celebrate Halloween by choosing an NBA player with whom they would go trick or treating, you will want to hear why Joel Embiid would be the perfect companion to get the most treats in your neighbourhood and the boys also do they annual Halloween … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 67 – BOOsketball"

On this edition of The Two Cents Show, we had the pleasure of chatting with LA-based artist and illustrator (drumroll, please) he’s heating up, he’s on fire, he’s Joe Shakalaka!!!We had a chance to ask Joe about his love for the game and how he ended up becoming a loyal Lakers fan. Joe also took … Continue reading "The Two Cents Show – Ep. 07 with Joe Shakalaka"

If you ever thought Rod talked about the Lakers too much during previous episodes well, get ready because on this episode he makes sure that Raf and the world know that the LA Lakers are, once again, the NBA Champions. On this episode, Rod and Raf review the NBA Finals, the uphill battle the Heat had … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 66 – The Lakeshow wins!"