Dishes and Dimes – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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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Hosts Sarah and Imman go over a rough 1-2 week for the Toronto Raptors. We discuss why the Bucks loss isn't the end of the world.  We Run down the top 5 worse Raptor losses to the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats. And answer a bunch of twitter questions, including which NBA Team is what US Democratic nominee and do Drake's antics hurt Toronto's chances at Giannis in 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess who's back, back again? Sidra's back, tell a Bucks fan! Your hosts Katie, Noor and Sidra dish all things Greek Freak, Clippers and your boys in red and white.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Yasmin, Kelsea, and Sandie discuss the (important) events of the 2020 All Star Weekend, delving into Pascal's first All Star appearance, 'Tamper for Giannis', dunk snubs, the most exciting All-Star Game ever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Imman and Sarah are joined by a very special guest, Jordan to discuss the Raptors current win streak, the Masai Ujiri to the Knicks rumours, DeMar DeRozan, Serge Ibaka scarves, NBA trades and much much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emergency mid-week episode to really get down and dirty on all the unfounded NBA Trade Deadline rumours of your dreams and nightmares! Hosted by Yasmin and Katie (@wtevs) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36 minutes of us agreeing with each other on everything NBA All-Star, Nick Nurse fits and Raptors win streak related.  Let us know how our per 36 compares to Bledsoe's.   Hosts: Kelsea, Noor and Imman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Sandie and Yasmin speak about the life long Laker's statement performance against the Raptors[2:30], his lasting impact on the league[6:50], and the off court frenzy that hangs over his legacy[10:40].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices