The Dime With Josh Rodriguez

Dime favorite, Kwab joins Josh as the two go “Poll Dancing” to evaluate The Dime's Twitter follower opinions on the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Rudy Gobert trade, the Memphis Grizzlies, and if the Lakers are Western Conference contenders. Also, they hit on early season storylines regarding the Clippers, the chemistry of the Brooklyn Nets, and the Phoenix Suns losing to the 36ers before they wrap on an Eastern Conference Glow-Up Edition of “For Real or Fugazi”. 00:00 - Hot Take To Start 01:14 - Introductions 04:34 - Poll Dancing Segment/ Poll 1 - “Fill in the blank: After the Gobert trade, the Minnesota Timberwolves are _____ 10:35 - Poll 2 - “Was last year's Grizzlies season a fluke?” 14:02 - Poll 3 - “If healthy, are the Lakers contenders?” 17:40 - Should The Lakers Give Up Future 1st Rounders w/ Westbrook? 24:02 - Are The Clippers the Favorites in the West? 28:42 - Worried About Chemistry for the Nets? 36:35 - Time to Hit Panic Button for the Suns? 42:28 - For Real or Fugazi; Eastern Conference Glow-Up Edition 43:02 - For Real or Fugazi [Cavs] 44:20 - For Real or Fugazi [Sixers] 47:07 - For Real or Fugazi [Knicks] 50:07 - For Real or Fugazi [Hawks 52:41 - For Real or Fugazi [Bucks] 55:00 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Podcasters and writers from all over the country make their picks for their respective teams in the annual Dime Mock Draft. The panel of Josh, Josh Veltrie, AJ Kelly, and Kwab are back to break down the picks, and to give insight on the incoming draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Finals are set and throwback guest Darnell Gilet joins Josh to break down the matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics, debate Steph Curry's legacy, and play Trust Marry Kill which includes a debate over Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh has Manny Brown back on The Dime and he delivers a fire hot take from the jump about this Los Angeles Lakers. Then the two go Poll Dancing, give you their conference finals predictions, and scroll through NBA Twitter to discuss what to do with Deandre Ayton, the Magic getting the first pick, and if any member of the New York Knicks is untouchable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh is joined by co-host of the Pod Thorn Podcast, Sam Lachow. The two discuss the Bucks' come from behind win in Game 5, the outrage to Nikola Jokic winning the MVP, and where the Brooklyn Nets go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of Unfair Sports, Jay Smith is this week's guest on The Dime. He and Josh go Poll Dancing and debate if the Heat are the best team in the East, if the Nets should re-sign Kyrie Irving (opt-out pending), and if the Mavs offense is too Luka-Centric, Plus, a quick review of what has happened in the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs, and a For Real or Fugazi with plenty of beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by first time guest Dime Dropper and the two respond to takes on Kevin Durant, Trae Young, and Doc Rivers on Dime vs Primetime. Plus predict the rest of the 1st round, and play a playoff edition of "Trust, Marry, Kill" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kwab is back on the show! Josh finds anonymous hot takes and the two decide whether the takes deserved to be Will Smith slapped. Plus, a Brooklyn Nets State of the Union and the latest installment of "For Real or Fugazi" Eastern Conference Contenders Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creator of "Hoopspaces", Chris Barnett joins Josh on The Dime to break down Twitter takes that include whether Julius Randle's time with the Knicks is over, how the Pelicans will look once Zion is back, and if it's possible for fans to stop crossing lines with players. Plus, Chris hits on how he thinks his 76ers will finish the season, and describes a few NBA teams as food dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nat of the "All Nat" Podcast joins Josh as he returns from his hiatus. The two hit up NBA Twitter and discuss just how good is the duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid, and if anyone is really scared of the Lakers and Nets. Plus, with the return of Draymond Green the Warriors have their core together for the first time in over 1,000 days, and Nat "States Her Case" as to why the Warriors will be 2022 NBA Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by friend of the show Kwab to recap the Jokic vs Morris fight, dissect what's wrong with both the Lakers and the Knicks, and determine which surprising teams are for real or fugazi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all Lakers episode! Jovan Buha of The Athletic joins Josh to discuss the Lakers up and down start to the season, what Jovan expects from the Lakers going forward, and what Western Conference teams he feels are threats to the Lakers in an installment of "For Real or Fugazi". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is once again flying solo and is showing love to teams with a hot start that normally don't get much media attention. Plus, he responds to a few Twitter hot takes, and goes head to head with a few TV personalities making their first ever appearances on Dime vs. Primetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contenders such as the Lakers and Nets go down, while the Bucks and Warriors put the NBA on notice. First time guest GiftedxBlade joins Josh on the Dime to discuss the epic double OT battle between the Knicks and Celtics, if the Lakers already have a Russell Westbrook problem, and if the Warriors should be taken more seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To preview the NBA Season, Josh is riding solo to give you his takes on the Lakers, Nets, East, West, MVP, MIP, Zion. Kyrie, Ben Simmons...I mean EVERYTHING. Plus, a segment of Dime vs Primetime where Josh has a beef with pretty much everybody in the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by the Executive Producer and Host for New York Post Sports Podcasts, Jake Brown as the two discuss if they have any empathy for Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving's trade value (if any), and if the Lakers are the favorites to win it all during "Dime vs Primetime". Plus, the two New Yorkers break down expectations for the New York Knicks, and play an Eastern Conference Preview Edition of "Trust, Marry, Kill". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Chung of Hawks Fan TV joins Josh to kick off this season of The Dime. The two go Poll Dancing, discuss expectations for the Atlanta Hawks, and Alex labels Eastern Conference foes For Real or Fugazi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Veltrie, AJ Kelly, and Kwab join Josh on the panel to react to the 2021 Dime Mock Draft. Picks were chosen by honorary GM's representing their favorite teams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First time guest of The Dime and Atlanta Hawks fan, Bre Singleton joins Josh to state her case as to why the Atlanta Hawks can win the 2021 NBA Championship, declare the Suns and Clippers series over, and stroll down NBA Twitter to discuss the latest hot takes from the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Dime, Josh admits to missing a whole slate of NBA Basketball and plays detective to find out what went down in Philadelphia and Utah. Plus, he is joined by his guest Kwab as the 2 go "Poll Dancing" and recap the weird conference semifinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by former hosting buddy Erica Renee Davis and the two go through NBA Twitter, discuss the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs, and Erica goes to court to make a case for the Los Angeles Clippers winning the NBA Championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an action packed week of NBA Playoff action, Josh is solo to go "Poll Dancing" and debate your favorite media personalities on "Dime vs Prime Time". Plus, he address fan behavior, discusses if the Lakers are in trouble, contemplates if Dame Lillard is human, and gives a shout out to his Knicks despite them being down 3-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dia Miller of Blazers Edge joins Josh on The Dime for the first time to discuss #NBATwitter Takes, go poll dancing RipCity style, and discuss the latest headlines during the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a wild Lakers vs Warriors play-in game, JusBlaze from the Above The Rim Podcast joins The Dime to give an instant reaction. Plus Josh and Jus give you their first round playoff predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The playoffs are finally here! Kinda! Josh is riding solo this week sticking up for the Clippers resting their entire team, praising his Knicks, and giving you his take on who will advance past the play-in games and into the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave King of SB Nation's "Bright Sun of the Sun" and co-host of "The Solar Panel" joins The Dime for the first time to discuss Russell Westbrook's place as an all-time point guard, how CP3 single handily changed the Suns, and states his case as to why the Phoenix Suns can win the 2021 NBA Championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh has an exciting podcast announcement to make and is joined by his best friend Kwab to do so. Plus, the two go poll dancing and discuss the results of Josh's Twitter polls, talk whether or not the Bucks are contenders, and play a play-in series edition of "For Real or Fugazi" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a solo episode of The Dime! Josh gloats about his Knicks winning their 8th straight game, makes the case for CP3 MVP, and can't understand why anyone would hate on Steph Curry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Jarvis joins The Dime for the 2nd time to discuss the drama between Stephen A Smith and Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant and Michael Rapaport. Plus, the Lakers are in airplane mode, and the 2 hit up #NBATwitter to address trade deadline hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by Manny Brown to predict where the trade pieces will fall before the deadline. Plus Dime vs Prime and a 2nd half version of Trust, Marry, Kill! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dime has reached its 100th episode! Join the celebration and close out the 1st half of the NBA Season with Josh and special guests as they take a look back at the road to 100, and hit on headlines surrounding the end of the 1st half of the NBA Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys from the Even Odds Podcast return to The Dime to recap the 2021 NBA All-Star Selections and draft teams of their own Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is riding solo this week to take on your favorite debate show personalities on Dime vs Prime Time, gives you another perspective on the Luka vs Dame All-Star Starter drama, and lists his Power Rankings of the Top 10 Teams in the NBA right now on The Dime's Dime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of Shaw's Law Podcast, Rob Shaw joins The Dime for the first time to put a halt on Donovan Mitchell MVP talks, express disappoint in Adam Silver, and play this season's first edition of "Trust, Marry, Kill" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs and host of Nuggets Numbers joins The Dime to state his case as to why the Denver Nuggets can win the 2021 NBA Championship, discuss Nikola Jokic's MVP chances, and goes poll dancing on headlines around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of Locked On Pelicans, Jake Madison joins Josh on The Dime for the first time to dish on trade rumors for JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball, explain why the Pelicans are off to a slow start, and speculate if Bradley Beal will have a new home by the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of The Dime, Josh Veltrie hops on the show to discuss the NBA playing during a pandemic, why everyone has forgotten about Zion, and these ugly uniforms the NBA is subjecting us to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Harden has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets so naturally Josh hits up resident Dime Nets fan Kwab to get his take on the trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by Chris Lebron host of the "Off The Ball Podcast" and the two discuss the non competitive NBA, the Knicks "hot" start thanks to Tom Thibodeau, and react in real time to the Celtics and Heat leaving the court before their game to protest the attempted coup in Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh ends the year with new intro music and his best friend who so happens to be a Brooklyn Nets fan. The two determine which teams that have gotten off to surprisingly fast starts are for real or fugazi, discuss the mixed bag of the first 5 games to the Brooklyn Nets season, and go head to head with the media in Dime vs Primetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh kicks off the 2021 NBA Season discussing the Nets impressing on opening night, the Clippers beating the Lakers, and gives his predictions for 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh is joined by the co-hosts of the Even Odds Podcast, Paul Williams and Brandon Niles! The trio go "Poll Dancing", hit the sportsbook with over/unders, and play a pre season version of "Trust, Marry, Kill"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all Knicks episode ladies and gentlemen! Apollo Reed of the "Guard Up Knicks" Podcast joins Josh to react to the NY media's reactions of the 2020 Draft, discuss the off season moves made by the New York Knicks, and inevitably debate...you guessed it...Carmelo Anthony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is back! He is joined by two of his good friends Josh Veltrie and AJ Kelly as they breakdown the wild start to Free Agency, and play a NBA Prospects edition of For Real or Fugazi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After making the prediction of the year calling the Miami Heat going to the NBA Finals before the Playoffs started, Justin Lee aka JusBlaze hops on The Dime to preview the 2020 NBA Finals with Josh. Plus, Rodriguez For 3 hits on Doc Rivers being fired, and Mike D'Antoni possibly coaching the Sixers.@TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @jusblaze_513 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of the Any Given Sunday Podcast, Manny Brown joins Josh to make a special announcement, talk the league deciding to play after Breonna Taylor's murders were not arrested, and talk the conference finals as they both stand at 3-1.@TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @TheManuelBrown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Parker of FS1 joins The Dime for the first time and Josh takes him through #NBATwitter to rip the Clippers, discuss the Eastern Conference Finals, and play Trust/Marry/Kill where Josh tries to get Rob to FINALLY give some props to LeBron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson joins Josh to go poll dancing, recap the latest in the 2nd round of the playoffs, and talk potential NBA Coaching landing spots during the #NBATwitter Segment.@TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @ScoopB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First time guest Bahron Lucas joins Josh to preview the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs and react to hot takes from The Dime Hotline and NBA Twitter including the idea that some bubble lovin' might be affecting a certain superstar @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @btheanalyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Bucks and Magic boycott Game 5 of their first round series, the NBA follows suit and postpones their slate of games. Erica Renee Davis joins Josh for the first time to discuss the NBA's role in calling for social justice. Plus, a new Dime vs Primetime and Erica defends her Clippers abilities to win the NBA Championship on The Dime's "State Your Case" segment.@TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @EricaReneeD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Marang of NBC Sports Northwest and Blazers Edge joins Josh to give his reaction to the Blazers winning Game 1 of their series versus the Lakers. Plus, are the Bucks overrated? Is LeBron making excuses already? And a For Real or Fugazi segment to close out the show!@TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @DannyMarang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices