Dropping Dimes

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!"