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The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse is a weekly podcast about the Detroit Pistons, hosted by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.

The Pistons Pulse · Gannett Media / Consumer Products

242 episodesEN-US

Show overview

The Pistons Pulse has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 242 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 58 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Gannett Media / Consumer Products.

Episodes
242
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
1h 1m
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years. 

Latest Episodes

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How does Ebuka Okorie fit with Detroit Pistons?

Jun 24, 202639 min

Is trading for Tyler Herro the right move for Detroit Pistons?

Jun 22, 202647 min

Detroit Pistons mock draft with No Ceilings NBA

Jun 16, 20261h 4m

Should Detroit Pistons trade up for Yaxel Lendeborg?

Jun 10, 202657 min

Keith Smith on what Detroit Pistons should do with Jalen Duren’s contract

Jun 3, 20261h 1m

Detroit Pistons Offseason Preview: Trajan Langdon’s press conference and what’s next for Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren

May 26, 202657 min

Detroit Pistons' surprising season comes to end in blowout Game 7 loss

May 19, 202637 min

What to make of Detroit Pistons losing Games 3 and 4 against Cleveland Cavaliers

May 13, 202655 min

Detroit Pistons lead Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 in 2nd round of NBA playoffs

May 8, 202642 min

Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ 3-1 comeback victory and previewing semifinal matchup against Cleveland Cavaliers

May 5, 202641 min

Reacting to Detroit Pistons' Game 6 win

May 2, 202648 min

Lack of urgency and intensity has Detroit Pistons on verge of elimination

Apr 29, 202630 min

Jalen Duren's funk, roster questions and Game 4 outlook

Apr 27, 202655 min

Shawn Windsor helps break down what went wrong for Detroit Pistons in Game 1 and what they need for Game 2

Apr 22, 202648 min

Quick reaction: How much trouble are Pistons in after stunning Game 1 playoff no-show vs. Magic?

Apr 20, 20265 min

Detroit Pistons playoff preview and revisiting regular season highlights

Apr 15, 202658 min

The Athletic’s Fred Katz shares national perspective on Detroit Pistons’ impressiveness

Apr 8, 202645 min

Who's in front of Cade Cunningham in MVP race, the 65-game rule and Jaden Ivey's release

Bryce and Omari are joined by Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic to discuss a newsy week in the NBA, starting with the release of former Piston Jaden Ivey after controversial comments he made online. Later, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA MVP case, the 65-game awards rule potentially snubbing his chances, the impact Daniss Jenkins has made and more. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Apr 2, 202652 min

Will Detroit Pistons hold on to 1-seed in East without Cade Cunningham?

Bryce and Omari break down Cade Cunningham’s injury and how is absence is influencing the conversation around the 65-game rule for NBA awards. Later, the guys talk Daniss Jenkins’ career game against the Los Angeles Lakers and what his future role with the team could look like. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Mar 25, 202655 min

Detroit Pistons’ defense is key to bouncing back

Producer note: This podcast was recorded the afternoon of 3-17-26. Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press Sports columnist and friend of the show Shawn Windsor to help deconstruct the defensive needs of the Detroit Pistons. The guys talk which players to watch in March Madness for the Pistons, react to the the Pistons’ disappointing March so far, what the team needs to get back on track, confidence levels heading into the playoffs and J.B. Bickerstaff's rotations. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Mar 18, 202653 min