
Three Rings Podcast
Vinayak Swaroop, Arul Srivastava, Ashay Arora, and Aditya Vinukonda
Show overview
Three Rings Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 58 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 14th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 1h 6m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 32 episodes published. Published by Vinayak Swaroop, Arul Srivastava, Ashay Arora, and Aditya Vinukonda.
From the publisher
Welcome to the Three Rings Podcast, a podcast all about the Detroit Pistons! Hosts Vinayak Swaroop and Arul Srivastava break down everything you need to know about the state of the Pistons and the association as a whole!
Latest Episodes
View all 58 episodesPistons Have Lost Four in A Row: What is Going Wrong?
We’re back with another episode of the Three Rings Podcast. The Pistons have gone through a rough stretch of basketball lately, so we break down what’s happened and what needs to change before the playoffs!
The Pistons At All-Star Break: Cade Cunningham's Rise to Superstardom, Jaden Ivey Traded, Playoff Expectations and more!
At the All-Star break, the Detroit Pistons finally feel like they’re building something real. We break down Cade Cunningham’s rise into true superstardom, what the Jaden Ivey trade means for the franchise, and whether this team can realistically push for the Finals in the second half of the season. Thanks for listening!
Pistons Midseason Check-In: Where They Are and Where They’re Headed
At the midpoint of the season, we take a step back to evaluate where the Pistons stand. From player development and roster construction to coaching decisions and on-court trends, we break down what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what the rest of the season could look like. Is progress being made, or are the same issues holding the team back?
Pistons Season Preview: Ivey Injury, Contraction Extensions, Preseason Recap, and more!
We are back with another episode breaking down our thoughts on the Pistons as we approach the regular season. We breakdown Jaden Ivey's injury and what it means for him/Pistons moving forward and also talk about the contract extensions of both Ivey and Jalen Duren. We then talk about the preseason and what we saw from Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and other key players before wrapping up with some season predictions!Thanks for listening!
Thoughts on The Pistons Offseason, Summer League, The Eastern Conference, and more!
In this episode, we dive into the Detroit Pistons offseason and talk about our thoughts on the signings of Caris Levert and Duncan Robinson. We then discuss the NBA Summer League and Ron Holland's growth as a shooter. Finally, we wrap up by talking about where the Pistons stand relative to other Eastern Conference teams!
Pistons Offseason Guide, NBA Finals, Giannis Trade, and more!
In this episode, the boys talk about the Pistons upcoming offseason. We first start off with our reaction to their playoff loss to the New York Knicks, before getting into potential trade ideas and talking about the young core in general. We then switch our conversation to the general NBA and talk about the upcoming Finals with the Indiana Pacers vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, and what the Pistons can takeaway from those teams! Finally, we talk about the whole Giannis situation in Milwaukee and what are our thoughts on what the Bucks should do.Thanks so much for listening!
The Pistons Clinched the Playoffs! What This Means For Detroit, Pacers or Knicks Matchup, and the Wild West!
In this episode, we break down the Pistons making the playoffs and our thoughts on the season as a whole. We then dive into whether the Knicks or Pacers would be a better matchup before diving into some general NBA discussion as the playoffs loom large!
NBA Trade Deadline Special! Pistons Trade For Dennis Schröder, Luka/AD Trade, Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, 25 and Under Mock Draft, and more!
On this episode of the Three Rings Podcast, we are joined by Ashay Arora and Aditya Vinukonda to talk about the latest news in the NBA! We first talk about the Pistons most recent game against the 76ers before diving into the deadline and our initial thoughts about Dennis Schröder. We then go into trades around the association, including Luka Doncic going to the Lakers, Jimmy Butler joining the Warriors, De'Aaron Fox going to the Spurs, Brandon Ingram to the Raptors, and much more! We wrap it up with a draft of players under 2025 with each of us making our own starting 5! Let us know who you think has the best team!
Pistons Midseason Recap: Cade Cunningham’s Rise, Trade Deadline Outlook, Above .500, and More!
In this episode, we breakdown our thoughts about the Pistons so far. We cover everything from the offseason veteran additions to Cade Cunningham's dominance to what are the next steps for Pistons in the trade deadline and off-season. We also talk about other news in the NBA, from Jimmy Butler asking out of Miami to the Kings winning seven straight after firing Mike Brown. We hope you enjoy this episode!
The Pistons Gave Up On The Season: A State of the Organization
Back with another episode! I recap basically all of my thoughts on the Pistons thus far. From the "core 4", to the losing, to Monty, to ownership, to Quentin Grimes, everyone. Hope you enjoy!
An Update and Thoughts on the Pistons Offseason!
We are back! I (Vinayak) provide an update on where we have been and then talk about the state of the franchise so far. I talk about the moves made this offseason and some thoughts on current players!
Cade Cunningham's Injury and What's Next For the Pistons
The boys recap the devastating news of the Cade Cunningham injury and break down what is next for the team.Timestamps:0:20 - Cade Cunningham’s Injury4:38 - Better Chance at Victor Wembanyama8:55 - Killian Hayes Gets His Last Chance14:32 - Bojan Bojan Bogdanović’s Future In Detroit 20:28 - Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey’s Injuries26:12 - Great Effort In The Last Four Games35:11 - Why You Should Keep Watching The Pistons This Season
Pistons Talk With Jack Kelly!
In this special episode, Jack Kelly from the Detroit Bad Boys joins us and chimes in about the state of the Pistons. We talk about our thoughts on where the team is, Dwane Casey's future, the Jaden Ivey and Cade backcourt, Jalen Duren, and much more!Timestamps:0:52 - Thoughts on the State of the Pistons7:00 - Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey Fit14:54 - Dwane Casey Discussion20:34 - What is Wrong With the Pistons Defense?27:50 - Alec Burks and Marvin Bagley III's impact31:01 - Killian Hayes Talk38:36 - Jalen Duren's Ceiling48:32 - Can Cade Cunningham be a #1 Option on a Championship Team?58:48 - Jack's Prediction for the NBA Championship!
Pistons vs. Celtics Recap, Jaden Ivey, Hamidou Diallo, and more!
In this episode, we recap the Celtics game and give our thoughts on the state of the team currently. We delve into specific players such as Jaden Ivey and Hamidou Diallo and talk about what is working and what is not. To wrap up, we give our predictions for the Knicks and Celtics games for this weekend!Timestamps:Pistons vs Celtics Recap: Killian Hayes huge game today: 00:35Cade's Rough Game and Open looks they kept missing: 5:31Jaden Ivey was big time: 12:50Lack of effort by this team from time to time: 16:03Cavs, Bucks, and Celtics gamesInjuries: 21:36Jalen Duren is backBagley is closeBurks is questionable nowHamidou Diallo Rant: 26:28Ivey’s Shot - Advanced Stats: 34:15Set shot strugglingPredictions for Knicks and Celtics games: 43:52
Thoughts On The Pistons First Five Games!
In this episode, we take a look at how the team as performed over these past five games. The Pistons are 1-4, so there are a lot of things to talk about. We talk about our thoughts on the Cade-Ivey pairing, the bench, Isaiah Stewart, and more!
Detroit Pistons 2022-2023 Season Preview!
In this episode, we breakdown the Pistons season and give our thoughts on a variety of topics. We briefly talk about the preseason and then get into record projections, Cade Cunningham's role, expectations for the rookies, bold predictions, and more!We then wrap up with some general NBA discussion and give our predictions on who will win the championship.As always, thank you for listening!
Pistons Preseason Thoughts! Jaden Ivey, Killian Hayes, and more!
In this episode, we recap the Pistons first two preseason games against the Knicks and the Pelicans. We talk about Killian Hayes being more aggressive, Jaden Ivey's debut, the Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Stewart front-court, Bojan Bogdanović's fit, and more! To wrap up, we talk about the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole incident and what it means for Golden State moving forward.Thanks for listening!
We're Back! Golf with John Beilein, Schedule Reactions, and more!
Sorry for the delay, but we are back! In this episode we talk about Neal's experience golfing with John Beilein and some Pistons tidbits he got. We then talk about the schedule release and what a difficult start may mean for the Pistons. Finally, we talk about news around the league such as KD staying with the Nets, Chet's injury, and more!Thanks so much for listening and be sure to reach out on our socials, Instagram or Twitter, if you want to be part of the fan episode!
Return of the Teal & Some Pistons Takes!
We are in the dead portion of the offseason, but that won't stop us from finding things to talk about! We first go into the new Teal jerseys unveiled and give our overall thoughts on them. Then we compare the Pistons young cores to those around the league. To wrap up, we give our spiciest takes about the Pistons and move of Troy Weaver's that we would have done differently! Thanks for listening and be sure to DM us on our socials if you would like to participate in our fan episode!
Welcome to the Three Rings Podcast!
trailerWe are three Detroit Pistons writers who are enthusiastic about the Pistons. Tune in for weekly episodes where dive and discuss anything and everything about the Pistons!