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Dishes and Dimes

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  • Dishes & Dimes is an NBA podcast hosted by Sandie, Katie, Imman, Kelsea, Noor, Sarah, Sidra and Yasmin. We will bring you new podcast episodes straight outta Toronto every Monday. Dishes & Dimes is the the femme-lead basketball podcast you've been looking for, and we can guarantee fresh perspectives from our rotating cast of hosts, which include basketball writers and fans of the sport! Dishes and Dimes is part of the BasketballNews.com Podcast Network
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Episodes
  • Whistles & Crimes - Tim Donaghy Interview

    Whistles & Crimes - Tim Donaghy Interview
    Oct 23 2023
    Cohosts Sandra and Imman interview former NBA referee Tim Donaghy to discuss his 2007 betting Scandal. This episode was recorded MONTHS & MONTHS (not weeks ago) as part of an ongoing series we want to have, diving into the NBA's 2007 betting Scandal. Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee from 1994 to 2007, was at the center of a scandal in 2007 when it was revealed that he had been betting on NBA games, including ones he officiated. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and received a 15-month prison sentence. The scandal sent shockwaves through the NBA and its fanbase, as it raised concerns about a referee compromising the integrity of the game. But there's a larger story here, one that goes beyond Donaghy. It's a story about the league's overall integrity, from the infamous Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals to the biases allegedly present in the NBA's officiating policies. In our upcoming interview with Tim Donaghy, he shares his criticisms of the NBA's officiating and asserts that the league is biased toward certain teams and players. He claims that that is how he picked winners in his bets. However, it's important to note that despite his claims, and the claims of the NBA that there is no evidence of Donaghy betting on his games, many do believe that he allegedly did. We acknowledge the doubts about his credibility, and we approach this conversation as part of a larger series.  Our interview aims to unravel the complexities of the scandal and gain a comprehensive understanding of the NBA, its systems, and the delicate balance between competition and integrity. This is not an endorsement of Donaghy's claims but an exploration of a piece of the larger story. Again, this episode is part of a broader series that dives deeper into the NBA's biggest off-court stories. In the final episode, we'll interview Tim Livingston from the hit podcast series "Whistleblower." So get ready for an intriguing discussion, where we not only explore the scandal but also have some fun talking with a referee. Plus, we'll pick Donaghy's brain about the NBA's embrace of gambling in 2023 and his thoughts on the steps the league has taken to prevent future scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Play-In Shenanigans, CBA restrictions, and Yayo's Influence

    Play-In Shenanigans, CBA restrictions, and Yayo's Influence
    Apr 7 2023
    In this episode, Imman and Sandie discuss possible play-in scenarios for the 9th-seed Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse’s potential departure from the Raptors,  the new CBA restrictions, and Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, who won the NCAA women’s basketball championship for the first time in school history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • MVimPlicit bias?

    MVimPlicit bias?
    Mar 27 2023
    We BYKE, we have some really exciting episodes planned in future weeks. But first, we wanted just a chill session between us and all of you where we talk Dallas struggles, Raptors struggles, the tight race in the west, and the even tighter MVP race. Jokic and Embiid square off this week and the MVP debate reaches its pinnacle, we weigh in on the Kendrick Perkins vs. JJ Redick debate. and Talk some Ja too! It's a mouthful of an episode in preparation for the playoffs and some new content we're trying out!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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