The Make it Rain Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dimitry Legagneur
A Bi-Weekly WNBA Podcast hosted by yo boy Dtrain. In this podcast Dtrain and his guests react to WNBA news, games, trades, memes and whatever else goes on during the WNBA season.
The W is holding an in-season tournament called the Commissioner's Cup sort of like the NBA. We dive in to first game of the tournament between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever on June 1st as well as talk WNBA news, recap the games of the week and highlight the Connecticut Sun's undefeated season so far.
We discuss the team standings in the W, recap the games and news over the past week in the association. We also dive into some drama and some narratives being talked about in the WNBA.
We discuss the Offseason player movement in the W and give late predictions on the 2024 Season. Also, we recap the opening week of games and discuss WNBA News!
With Women's basketball and the WNBA on the rise, your hosts are back to talk hoops and ride along the 2024 season. In this episode we discuss the WNBA draft, WNBA news and preview the opening week of games
Joined with Special Guest Raffi Levy-Lesko. We discuss all things Free Agency in the W, the big trades, the free agent signings as well as discuss which team had the biggest moves and which team could have done better!
Before previewing the 2023 WNBA season we recap some key news that happened in the off season. We are thrilled to see that Brittney Griner is back home on US soil. We go into detail about the schedule in the upcoming 2023 season discussing important dates such as the WNBA draft and the Preseason game that will be played in Toronto Canada. We also give an update on the Connecticut Sun and the changes they have made this off season. Last but not least we go over the draft order for the upcoming draft in April.
Before gearing up to do Season 3 of The Make it Rain Podcast, your hosts engage in a few Q and As. We discuss favorite WNBA players, WNBA teams as well as the potential of betting on games and suggest improvements that the WNBA can make.
We recap the 2022 WNBA Finals between Las Vegas and Connecticut, provide highlights and game analysis and also go over Round 2 of the WNBA Playoffs. We finish reacting to the remaining WNBA awards published by WNBA.com. Lastly we reflect on the 2022 Playoffs and the season as a whole and preview what is to come in 2023.
We recap Round 1 of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs, provide highlights and scores of the games as well as preview Round 2. Also we start to react to the WNBA awards published by AP (Associated Press) and WNBA.com. Round 1 results...
o Las Vegas – Phoenix (LV won 2-0)
o Chicago – New York (series tied 1-1)
o Connecticut – Dallas (series tied 1-1)
o Seattle – Washington (SEA won 2-0)
We recap the 2022 WNBA Season, provide our favorite moments this season, talk about important injuries and react to news and highlights in the WNBA for the month of August. Also we react to the current WNBA standings and provide some playoff predictions.
As the 2022 WNBA season comes to a close, we give our All Star Predictions, announce the retirement of 2 legends Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles, and discuss a new term in the WNBA "contract divorces". Also we react to news and highlights for the month of June.
As the 2022 WNBA regular season comes to an end we react to the home opener we went to at Mohegan Sun Arena as well as discuss WNBA news, fantasy and highlights for the month of May
We react to the broadcast schedule that was released on WNBA.com and we give our wish list of games to watch as well as some games that we are looking to attend this upcoming season
We react to all the WNBA News (Tea) from the month of March including the NY Liberty and the Charter Flights, The Britney Griner Situation in Russia, Women's March Madness and WNBA Fantasy Basketball
We react to Free Agency in the W, Find out where all the top WNBA players landed. Also react to some trades, new coaches as well as give our Winners and Losers of Free agency and some of the Biggest moves. Tune in to see what our cohost Angelica grades the Connecticut Sun's Free Agency.
Introducing our new cohost Angelica who will be taking this journey along side me talking about the W (WNBA). We discuss the switch from the NBA to the WNBA as well as goals for the podcast
Recapping the NBA Finals with fellow bucks Fans! We go game by game providing analysis and overall takeaways from the series.
We recap one of the busiest days in the NBA, Trade Deadline Day. We discuss all the trades that happened that day, pick winners and losers and talk the best trade of the day
We reflect on the first half of the season, talk about the Milwaukee Bucks and preview the 2nd half of the season. Additionally we do a March Madness style singe elimination bracket of the current playoff teams
We react to the biggest free agency signings in the WNBA so far, discuss winners and losers as well as talk about the New York Liberty and the hometown Connecticut Sun
We give our predictions for the All Star Team, discuss if the game should even be played, talk about the hometown team the Boston Celtics, react to KD being pulled mid game and talk about Lebron vs Court side Karen
In this episode we take on a new challenge predicting where all these WNBA players will go in Free Agency. We also discuss the upcoming documentary coming to ESPN regarding the 2020 WNBA season in Florida.
We recap big stories in the Association such as the Blockbuster James Harden trade to the Nets, Kyrie Irving's absence from the Nets and coronavirus protocols in the NBA. Additionally we talk about the hometown team the Boston Celtics. Check out what our guest has to say about Danny Ainge!
Annual Christmas Podcast
Joined by Special Guest Nester Dudley recapping 2020 Christmas day games.
Pelicans @ Heat
Warriors @ Bucks
Nets @ Celtics
Mavericks @ Lakers
Clippers @ Nuggets
A Welcome back from a very long hiatus, mostly due to Coronavirus. The audio form of the live podcast that took place on Facebook and Instagram on December 21st, 2020. In this episode I apologize for the very long hiatus, discuss plans for 2021 and preview the NBA season
Debut of season 3, Dtrain along with guest, Jay Jacobs from the I Hate Average Podcast, give their predictions for the Upcoming NBA Season
We recap the Trade deadline that happened this past February in the NBA. We also discuss winners and losers and whether some teams made some impactful changes.
Bonus Episode Happy Valentines Day all, in this episode we discuss whether we think the Kardashian Kurse is a real thing or not. My guest goes into detail on who has been affected by this "curse"
We preview the All Star Weekend festivities, such as the All Star Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Game, Taco Bell Skills challenge, Footlocker 3pt Contest, The Sprite Slam Dunk contest and The All Star Game. We also pick our own All Star teams using the pool of players that were all stars this year.
The First 8 seconds are a moment of silence in the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna (Gi Gi), her teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester along with their parents Keri and John Altobelli, Sarah Chester, coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan. In this episode we reflect on what an inspiration Kobe was to a generation of people, talk about what the NBA is doing as a tribute/mourning and some memorable moments of Kobe by your host Dtrain. Just want to wish My condolences to the Bryant family as well as the other families in that helicopter crash.
Joined with Special Guest Nester Dudley, ending 2019 by recapping the 5 Christmas day Games.
Celtics @ Raptors
Bucks @ 76ers
Rockets @ Warriors
Clippers @ Lakers
Pelicans @ Nuggets
Special Episode: First time we had more than one guest on the podcast at one time. Discussing some early season news/headlines as well as previewing the 5 Christmas day games. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all
We debut season 2 of the Make it Rain Podcast by making some NBA Predictions for the 2019-2020 season
· Rookie of Year
· Coach of Year
· Most Improved Player
· MVP
· East Conference
Seeds
ECF
· West Conference
Seeds
WCF
· Finals Matchup
· Sleepers / Dark horse teams
· Over rated teams
We talk about the important games on the schedule for the NBA, such as Opening Week, Christmas, MLK day, The Games overseas and certain matchups we look forward to watching. We also go into length discussing all these new look teams.
Recap the WNBA games I went to for the month of August and September as well as talk briefly about the season awards and preview the WNBA playoffs! Please give a listen and show some support for the WNBA
Recapping the free agency moves and trades that happened in the NBA this summer as well as discussing the winners and losers of free agency! There is finally parity in the NBA again!!!
Debut of the WNBA on the Podcast!!! Trying to bring exposure and coverage to Women's Basketball! In this debut, I recap the 2 WNBA games I went to over the summer, talk about The All Star Weekend 2019, give predictions for the second half of the season and shoutout former WNBA players for obtaining jobs in the NBA circle. Please give a listen and don't sleep on the WNBA!
Milestone Episode!! Check out are predictions for the upcoming NBA free agency. We go down the list of the top 25 free agents and decide where they will be going if this offseason.
Recap of the 2019 NBA Finals with Guest Nester Dudley. Providing analysis of each game as well as some takeaways from the series. Also discussing the Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers
Game 1 118-109 (TOR)
Game 2 109-104 (GSW)
Game 3 123-109 (TOR)
Game 4 105-92 (TOR)
Game 5 106-105 (GSW)
Game 6 114-110 (TOR)
Toronto win series 4-2
Recapping the Eastern Conference Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors as well as previewing the anticipated NBA Finals.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors (4-2 TOR)
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors (1-0 TOR)
Solo Pod, recapping the sweep between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trailblazers. Also talk about the Eastern Conference Finals between Milwaukee and Toronto.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trailblazers (GSW 4-0)
Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors (MIL 2-1) at the time.
Collaboration Podcast with Jay (Average Jay) from the I Hate Average Podcast. We recap the conference Semifinals, talk about the conference finals Game 1s and the NBA draft lottery.
Golden State vs Houston (GSW 4-2)
Denver vs Portland (POR 4-3)
Toronto vs Philadelphia (TOR 4-3)
Milwaukee vs Boston (MIL 4-1)
Check out Jay's Podcast "I hate Average Podcast" on Spotify, Itunes, Soundcloud and on his website www.averagejay.com
We recap the first half of Conference SemiFinals as well as the end of the first round!
Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics (2-1 MIL)
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers (2-2)
Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets (2-1 GSW)
Portland Trailblazers vs Denver Nuggets (2-2)
Facebook Live Podcast for my 25th Birthday discussing The First Round matchups of the NBA Playoffs. Also preview some of the SemiFinals matchup.
Check out our predictions for the 2019 NBA Awards below. What are your predictions?
MVP
Most Improved
Rookie of the Year
Coach of the Year
Sixth Man
Defensive Player of the Year
Will there be sweeps or will there be an actual series? Check out our preview for the first round matchups, along with the rest of our playoff predictions and our picks for Game 1s. NBA awards will be covered on Episode 18.
In this episode we discuss the NBA standings and predict what seed each playoff team will get. We also talk about the Celtics - Pacers series as well as react to the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder play post all star break. We debut a NBA tournament which has the top 16 NBA teams regardless of conference in a 1 game win or go home situation since March Madness was going on. Tournament teams were from the NBA standings on April 2nd.
Special guest is Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, MA. Recap the two storied franchises Lakers and Celtics struggling with chemistry and injuries along with the Celtics miracle plane ride to Cali that could turn the season around. We also talk about the high scoring games in the NBA as of late, the playoff standings and the rookie of the year race between Don Luka and Ice Trae!
Recap of NBA All Star weekend including the the All Star Celebrity Game, Rising Stars game, All Star Skills Challenge, 3 Point Contest, Dunk Contest and the NBA All Star game. This was the first live/solo podcast and there are many more to come!
Recapping the NBA trades during the deadline as well as discussing which team is the Best in the Eastern Conference. We also talk about the All Star draft, Kyrie Irving, and the Celtics up and down season
Discussing the Lakers - Pelicans trade talks as well as reacting to the Mavericks - Knicks Trade. We also recap the Celtics - Warriors and talk about Lebron James and the young Lakers
Predicting the 2019 NBA All Stars as well as talking James Harden insane month of January, Lakers without Lebron, Boogie's Return as well as Celtics inconsistencies. Also wishing Victor Oladipo a speedy recovery
Happy New Years everyone! Recap of the 5 NBA Xmas Games Bucks-Knicks, Thunder-Rockets, 76ers-Celtics, Lakers-Warriors, Trailblazers-Jazz
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all from one family to another. Previewing the 5 NBA Christmas games as well as reacting to NBA headlines.
Recapping NBA news from November including the Jimmy Butler trade, Carmelo Anthony out of Houston, Lakers on the rise, Celtics slumping, Warriors life without Curry, KD and Draymond beef and the release of the NBA City Year Jerseys. Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all as well as giving some shoutouts!
Recap of NBA news during the last few weeks of October including the multiple 50 point explosions, teams on the rise/ fall from grace as well as NBA Halloween. Also Announcing of the Make it Rain Award for the month of October.
Recap of preseason and opening week news around the NBA. The Make it Rain Award make its triumph return.
2018-2019 NBA Season Predictions. Predicting awards such as Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, MVP and also both East/West conference seeding as well as each conference final match up.
2017-2018 NBA awards including rookie of the year, coach of the year, most improved and the MVP award. The Make it Rain award makes its return.
In this Episode Dtrain and guests recap the NBA summer which included Lebron signing with the Lakers, Warriors signing Boogie, the trade between the Spurs and Raptors and many smaller deals that happened. Also in this episode we had walk in guests for the first time ever.
In this episode Dtrain and his guest recap the 2018 NBA Finals which included the Warriors sweeping of the Cavaliers and of course the unforgettable JR Smith blunder.