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Dime Dropper, hosted by basketball enthusiast and historian Darian Vaziri, is a podcast that gives an unapologetic take on the realities of the NBA, its history, and the world around it. Vaziri correlates his love of the game to comment on the trials and tribulations of professional sports, its social impact, & how it has evolved. Featuring fans and more, Dime Dropper‘s subject matter primarily revolves around the LA Lakers, the LA Clippers, and NBA History.
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Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
In Dime Dropper's 8th episode, Host Darian talks all things NBA Playoffs, including a preview of both Eastern Conference Second Round Matchups, the trio of Game 6’s, and the Lakers winning their first series since 2012.
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
In this episode of Dime Dropper, Darian is joined by childhood friend and host of Locked On Badgers Podcast Asher Low. They discuss the Blazers play-in victory and how Asher found his passion for sports media, resulting in his position with Locked On Badgers. The two break down every series and end with Asher's realization about the evolution of basketball.
Topics & Timestamps:
- BLAZERS WIN PLAY-IN: 1:39-9:10
- LOCKED ON BADGERS: 9:10-21:00
- BUCKS VS MAGIC: 21:00-22:45
- NETS VS RAPTORS: 22:45-25:31
- CELTICS VS SIXERS: 25:35-31:14
- MIAMI VS INDIANA: 31:15-35:12
- CLIPPERS VS MAVS: 35:13-39:10
- NUGGETS VS JAZZ: 39:10-44:27
- LAKERS VS BLAZERS: 44:28-53:13
- ROCKETS VS OKC: 53:15-1:07:43
- EVOLUTION OF THE GAME: 1:07:43-END
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
In this premier of Dime Dropper’s Coast to Coast Report, Darian talks about the current form of the Clippers, Lakers, and Celtics. He also talks about the race for the 8th and 9th seed in the West, what he disliked about Draymond Greens comments on Devin Booker, and his picks for the 2020 NBA Awards.
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
In Dime Dropper's fifth episode, host Darian Vaziri is joined by childhood friend and New York native Lucas Lyon. The two discuss the opening game of the NBA restart, shared experiences living on both coasts, and the past, present, and future of the New York Knicks. They also elaborate on the misconceptions about previous basketball eras and how the game has evolved.
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
The GOAT debate concludes on Dime Dropper's fourth episode "Who's the GOAT Pt.2" as host Darian Vaziri outlines the latter years of both Michael Jordan and LeBron James' careers. This episode includes other NBA players' takes on the debate, as well as commentary from U.S. news outlets on both players.
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
In the first part of the two part episode "Who's the GOAT," Vaziri chimes in on the media's heavy comparisons between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. He outlines both of their careers year-by-year, including their competition and overall circumstances. Stay tuned for Pt.2 where the GOAT conversation continues.
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
In the second episode of Dime Dropper, host Darian Vaziri interviews good friends and die hard Laker fans Ramin Ghomshei and Nick Vecchio. They talk all things Lakers, including the current state of the franchise, Kobe and LeBron's legacy as Lakers, the fascination with Alex Caruso, and share their all time Lakers starting five.
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
In this episode, Vaziri talks about his take on the NBA's proposed plan to resume and the tumultuous year that is 2020. He touches on the Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and his experiences as a die hard Clipper fan.