Episode 81: Troy Weaver arrives Jun 19, 2020

Today's show is nearly 2 hours long, Joe and Ku talk about new General Manager Troy Weaver and do the Pistons end of season awards.

Episode 80: Now a GM? May 28, 2020

Today's show is about 40 minutes long. Joe and Ku talk about the Pistons decision to now hire a General Manager.

Hashtag Pistons 79: Derrick Rose Season Recap Apr 27, 2020

Today's show begins our season recaps, we are starting with a recap of Derrick Rose's season.

Episode 78: The Corona-Files Apr 07, 2020

Today's show ends up going on for nearly two hours. Now that we are fairly certain that the season is over, Joe and Ku talk about Lauri Markkanen, Christian Wood's value, and Pistons fans daddy issues.

Episode 77: The New Direction Feb 07, 2020

Today's show is a whopper at 2 hours. Joe and Ku are joined by the legend Halbridious to talk about the Andre Drummond trade and what it means going forward.

Episode 76: Waiting for trades Feb 04, 2020

Today's show is just over an hour long. Joe and Ku talk about the loss to Memphis, trade deadline stuff, and the future. Also please note that the report about a possible Luke Kennard trade came out just after we finished.

Episode 75: Is there a path out? Jan 19, 2020

Today's show goes nearly 2 hours. Joe and Ku start off talking about the Boston and Atlanta game, Derrick Rose, and Sekou Doumbouya, but then devolve into arguing about if the Pistons are totally screwed going forward or not.

Episode 74: Sad Boy Hours Jan 14, 2020

Today's show is a little over a half-hour. Joe and Ku are mostly just sad about how everything is.

Episode 73: Signs of Hope in Bruce Jan 10, 2020

Today's show is just over an hour long. Ku defends Dwane Casey, and we talk about Bruce Brown's long-term prospects as a point-guard.

Episode 72: Dr Doum Jan 08, 2020

Today's show is just over an hour long. We talk about the win over the Cavs, Bruce Brown vs. Derrick Rose, and more talk about Sekou.

Episode 71: Where to from here? Jan 07, 2020

We are back in operation after my surgery! Today's show is almost exactly an hour long and features Joe and Ku talking about Andre trade chatter, Sekou, Bruce Brown, and Svi.

Down in the dumps Nov 25, 2019

Today's show is over an hour long. Joe and Ku basically rant like madmen the entire time.

Episode 69: Thon Bad Nov 14, 2019

Today's show is a little over 1 hour long and Joe and Ku are joined by Ku's high school basketball coach to discuss Thon Maker, Christian Wood, whether it's time to panic, and the Dwane Casey offense.

Episode 68: One Up One Win Oct 24, 2019

Today's show is just under and hour. Joe and Ku recap the Pistons opening victory over the Pacers.

Episode 67: The Disappointment Returns Oct 23, 2019

Today's show is just under 50 minutes long, we talk about Blake's injury, Bruce Brown, and the upcoming season.

Episode 66: Summer League Review With Ben Pfeifer Jul 19, 2019

Today's show is a little under an hour long. Joe and Ku are joined by Ben Pfeifer to talk about the Summer League.

Episode 65: The Offseason so far with Duncan Smith Jul 17, 2019

Today's show is about an hour and 40 minutes long. Joe and Ku are joined by the Blogfather Duncan Smith. They discuss the draft, free agency, Derrick Rose's fit, backup center, manboobs, and idiots on the internet.

Episode 64: Russ is traded and the Cavs Offseason with Evan Dammarell Jul 12, 2019

Today's show is about 40 minutes long, Ku is out with computer issues but Joe is joined by Evan Dammarell of Forbes Sports to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers offseason

Episode 63: Westbrook and Endgame with Vince Ellis Jul 11, 2019

Today's show is 2 hours long. For the first hour and a half Ku and Joe are joined by the incomparable Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press to talk about Russell Westbrook and the Summer League. There is also some Marvel movies talk.

Episode 62: The Offseason so far with James Edwards Jul 06, 2019

Today's show is about an hour and a half long. Joe and Ku are joined by James Edwards of The Athletic to talk about the Pistons offseason so far.

Episode 61. The Derrick Rose-Cast Jul 03, 2019

As promised, Ku gets a podcast of nothing but Derrick Rose. The show clocks in at 1 hour and 49 minutes straight of all D-Rose talk.

Episode 60: Learning About Sekou with Pistons France! Jul 03, 2019

Today's show is a little bit under an hour long. Joe and Ku are joined by Valentine who runs the Pistons France twitter account! They talk about Sekou, French basketball, being a Pistons fan in France, and a little free agency stuff.

Episode 59: Draft recap+Free Agency Primer with Rod Beard Jun 26, 2019

Today's show is a little under an hour long and features special guest Rod Beard of the Detroit News!

Topics include the draft, Summer League, and Free agency.

Episode 57: Draft Preview+live trade reaction. Jun 20, 2019

Today's show is a whopping 2:20 hours long! Joe is joined by Ku Khahil and special guest Halbirdious to discuss the NBA draft for the Detroit Pistons. The Tony Snell trade was announced while recording and live reactions are given.

Episode 56: Ku's Rant Vol. 2 Apr 19, 2019

Today's show is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Joe and Ku are joined by a special guest of Ku's fellow site expert of Piston Powered Martin. The show talks about the first two playoff games and Ku goes on a rant.

Episode 55: Playoff Preview Apr 13, 2019

Today's show is a little under 2 hours long. Joe and Ku preview the Pistons series vs. the Bucks and try to talk themselves out of it being totally hopeless. Also do a quick look around at the rest of the playoffs.

Episode 54. Playoff bound Apr 11, 2019

Today's show is a little over an hour long. We are back in the playoffs.

Episode 53. We are still ok... we think. Apr 06, 2019

Today's show is about 40 minutes long. Joe and Ku are back as Joe found a stand-in for his broken computer.

They talk about the loss to the Thunder.

Episode 52: Cruising to the playoffs (we hope) Feb 26, 2019

Today's show is just about 40 minutes long. There were some audio issues at the end but the main topic was the victory over the Pacers.

Episode 51: The Pistons, and sperating the artist from the art. With Rod Beard. Feb 21, 2019

# Joe and Ku are joined by Rod Beard of the Detroit News for nearly 2 hours of Pistons talk and some music talk at the end!

Episode 50: Looking back at what was. Feb 20, 2019

Today's show is just about 50 minutes long. Joe and Ku talk about how the season has gone and look forward to the home stretch.

Episode 49. Deadline Recap Feb 09, 2019

Today's show has very low sound quality because Joe is on vacation and didn't bring his mic.

Joe and Ku talk about the trade deadline, say goodbye to Stanley Johnson, and big-picture stuff.

Episode 48: At least we have Khyri Jan 22, 2019

Joe is joined by Ku Khahil of Piston Powered as usual. They discuss the losses to the Kings and Wizards and where to go from here.

Hashtag Pistons 47: Let's not talk about how bad things are Jan 09, 2019

Today's show has Joe and Ku trying to find anything to talk about other than how bad things are for the Pistons right now and ends with an argument about Al Horford.

Hashtag Pistons 46: Where is the bottom? Jan 08, 2019

Today's show is very sad. Joe and Ku comteplate what chances the Pistons have to save the season, try their best to be positive, and fail.

Hashtag Pistons Podcast 45: When The Levee Breaks Jan 03, 2019

Today's show is basically just Ku ranting. Enjoy.

Episode 44: Going Downhill Dec 19, 2018

Today Joe is joined By Piston Powered editors Ku Khahil and Travis Gibbs. Topics range from the loss to the Bucks, some more ranting about Reggie Jackson, Zaza Pachulia, the Timberwolves game, and the new starting lineup.

Episode 43: The Right Starters Dec 16, 2018

Today's show is a little over 30 minutes long. Joe is joined by Ryan Love to talk about the victory over the Celtics and the Pistons rotation.

Episode 42: The Pistons have a Reggie Jackson Problem. Dec 14, 2018

Joe is joined by Piston Powered's Ku Khahil. They discuss Markelle Fultz, and other trade targets, Reggie Jackson, and then it devolves into straight buffonery.

Episode 41: The Pit Gets Deeper Dec 13, 2018

Today's show is just over 30 minutes long and is very sad. Joe is joined by Piston Powered's Ku Khahil.

Episode 40: The Black Pit of Negative Expectations Dec 12, 2018

Today's show is over an hour long. Joe is joined by Piston Powered's Ku Khahil as usual and also Tyler Moorman.

Topics range from the losing streak, what to do without Ish Smith, where does Bruce Brown fit, the ideal starting lineup, and Reggie Jackson's future with the team.

Episode 39: Wow We Love Dwane Casey Now Dec 03, 2018

We are back and better than ever! Joe I joined by Ku Khahil of Piston Powered and they talk about the winning streak and things Dwane Casey is doing well.

Episode 38: Stanimal. Nov 15, 2018

Joe is joined, as usual now, by Ku Khahil to talk about the Pistons thrilling 106 - 104 victory over the Toronto Raptors!

Episode 37: Comfortable Wins are Nice. Nov 10, 2018

Joe is joined by Ku Khahil and Tyler Moorman to discuss the Pistons blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks!

Episode 36: Back to .500 Nov 09, 2018

Today's show is just over 30 minutes long.

Joe is joined by Tyler Moorman (@TmoormanNBA) and they discuss the Pistons victory over the Magic. The starting lineup decision, and tonights game against the Hawks.

Episode 35: Five stages of grief. Nov 06, 2018

Today's show is an hour long. Ku goes on a rant, Joe goes on a rant, Joe tries to find some silver lining.

Topics include the loss to the Heat, the decision to play Ish Smith in overtime, Glenn Robininson III, and some attempts to stay positive.

Episode 34: How's Dwane Casey Doing? With Lazarus Jackson Nov 02, 2018

Today's show is just over an hour long.

Joe is joined by Detroit Bad Boy's Lazarus Jackson! Ku sleeps through the first bit but joins later on.

Topics include, the loss to the Nets, Glenn Robinson, Ish Smith and Reggie Jackson, the general wing rotation, and Dwane Casey in general.

EP 33: Stanley Johnson makes Ku's heart hurt. Oct 31, 2018

Today's show is just over 40 minutes long.

Joe is once again joined by Ku Khahil. They discusss the tough defeat to the Boston Celtics, the good and the bad.

EP 32: Where are the Pick and Rolls?? Oct 30, 2018

Today's show is just over an hour long.

Joe is joined, as usual, by Ku Khahil. Topics range from the Celtics defensive strategy, fanboying over Stanley Johnson, wondering what is up with Langston Galloway, Joe being able to see the future, and Ku wanting to see Glenn Robinson on the floor.

Ep 31: A shellacking and what it means. Oct 29, 2018

Today's show is just over 40 minutes and Joe is joined by Ryan Love to look at the beating the Pistons took from the Celtics.

EP 30: Cavs Preview Oct 25, 2018

Today's show is just about 20 minutes and Joe is all on his own to preview tonights game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

EP 29: Joel Embiid got owned by Zaza Pachulia Oct 24, 2018

Today's show is just over an hour long!

Joe is joined by Ku Khahil and they go over and under the Pistons thrilling overtime victory over the 76ers and discuss the cowardly Joel Embiid and the fact that he was too afraid to go at Zaza Pachulia in overtime. Ball don't lie Joel, ball don't lie.

EP 28: Winning, but it's ugly. Oct 21, 2018

Today's show is just over an hour long.

Ryan Love joins me to do a longer and wider look at the Pistons start.

EP 27: We are slowly turning into Hashtag Derrick Rose. Oct 20, 2018

Today's show is just over 40 minutes long.

Ku Khahil returns and we are also joined by Tyler Moorman of Palace of Pistons! If you don't care about Ku's love of Derrick Rose then go ahead and skip the first 10 minutes or so. Topic's include more RJax/Ish combo, the defense, and the matchup with the Bulls.

EP 26: All of the guards. Oct 19, 2018

Today's show is just a little over 30 minutes.

Joe is joined by Martin of Piston Powered and they look back at the victory over the Nets with some analysis of things that need to improve.

Episode 25: First win. Oct 18, 2018

Today's show is just over a half hour long.

Joe is once again joined by Ku Khahil to discuss the Pistons opening night win, the good and the bad. Topics include Bruce Brown as a starter, Andre Drummond's effort, Blake Griffin's dominance, and Reggie Jackson's end of game play.

Episode 24: It's Gameday Oct 17, 2018

Today's show is nearly an hour long!

Topics include Langston Galloway, Luke Kennard, the backup big spots, Derrick Rose being trash, offensive distribution, and the game tonight against the Nets.

Episode 23: Preseason Recap Oct 16, 2018

Today's show is just over 30 minutes long and Joe is joined by Ku Khahil to do a quick recap of the Pistons preseason.

Topics include: - Zach Lofton - 2-way contracts and Joe arguing with Vince Ellis - Our place aboard the sinking HMS Henry Ellenson

Episode 22: Dwane Casey Jun 14, 2018

Today's show is just under 40 minutes and includes all things Dwane Casey.

Episode 21: Goodnight Sweet Prince May 23, 2018

Today's show is just over a half hour long and features my fancy new mic.

Topics include the firing of SVG, Head coaching and front office candadites, what the new regime has to decide, and general offseason what-have-you.

Episode 20: The meeting Apr 23, 2018

Today's show is just under a half-hour long. I talk about the upcoming meeting with SVG and Tom Gores and the future, then rapid fire through each playoff series.

Episode 19: Playoff Preview Apr 14, 2018

Thoday's show is just over a half hour long and is a preview of the playoffs series by series!

Episode 18: Looking Forward and Backward with Nerouin Mar 11, 2018

Today's show is a whopping 2 hours long and features special guest Nerouin!

Topics include the Bulls game, the Blake Griffin trade, Drummond and Griffin's fit, roster challenges, Stan Van Gundy, and the future of the franchise.

Episode 17: New Beginnings. Mar 07, 2018

Today's show is just under a half hour long. Topics include not worrying about the record, what to watch for the rest of the way, the bench mob, Ish Smith, Reggie Jackson, and tonight's game against the Raptors.

Episode 16: One step forward. Mar 01, 2018

Today's show is just over a half hour long. Topics include last night's victory over the Bucks, the struggle to build good lineups, the playoff push, and upcoming game against the Magic.

Episode 15: The Slippery Slope. Feb 28, 2018

Today's Show is just over a half hour. Topics include Blake Griffin's use in the offense, sadness, and more sadness.

#EP14 - It was never going to be easy Feb 13, 2018

EP14 - It was never going to be easy

Today's show is just under 40 minutes long. Topics include the loss to the Pelicans, adjustments being made, Jameer Nelson, Stanley Johnson, and the long-term picture.

#EP13 - The BlakeCast Feb 10, 2018

EP13 - The BlakeCast

Today's show is just over 40 minutes long. Topics include: the Nelson and Ennis trades and all things Blake Griffin.

#EP12 - Slipping Jan 17, 2018

EP12 - Slipping

Today's show is under 20 minutes long, and topics include eternal sadness.

#EP11 - Keep Kennard Jan 12, 2018

EP11 - Keep Kennard

Today's show is a half hour long. Topics include the win over the Nets, Tobias' ball handling, Andre's defense, Dwight Buycks, Luke Kennard, and the upcoming game against the Bulls.

#EP10 - Staying afloat Jan 10, 2018

EP10 - Staying afloat

Today's show is just over 35 minutes long, topics include the loss to the Pelicans, Bradley's jumper, dribble handoffs, the trade market, Dwight Buycks, and the upcoming game against the Nets.

#EP09 - Life Without Reggie Jan 05, 2018

EP09 - Life Without Reggie

Today's show is just over an hour long, topics include the game against the Heat, the defensive issues in that game, the overall two games without Jackson, Dwight Buycks, Langston Galloway and his contract, and some trade options for point guard.

#EP08 - Ugly Loss Dec 21, 2017

EP08 - Ugly Loss

Today's show is just 20 minutes long. Topics include everything wrong with the last loss from Tobias Harris to Ish Smith but also includes some positives in the form of Stanley Johnson and Anthony Tolliver.

#EP07 - Finding the groove back Dec 20, 2017

EP07 - Finding the groove back

Today's show is just over a half hour long. Topics include: The little win streak, Tobias Harris and Reggie Jackson's struggles, Reggie Jackson's attitude. Stanley Johnson: 6th man, and the upcoming game against the Mavs.

#EP06 - Free Falling Dec 15, 2017

EP06 - Free Falling

Today's show is just under a half hour long. Topics include the losing streak, dribble handoffs, and Stanley Johnson.

#EP05 - Down, but far from out Dec 08, 2017

EP05 - Down, but far from out

Today's show is just under 40 minutes, topics include last nights loss to the Bucks, Andre's high level of play, what's the problem? And the upcoming game against Golden State.

#EP04 - Easy Rollin' Nov 30, 2017

EP04 - Easy Rollin'

Today's show is just under 20 minutes long. Topics are last nights win over the Suns and the upcoming stretch of 7 straight games against playoff teams.

#EP03 - Andre The Destroyer Nov 29, 2017

EP03 - Andre The Destroyer

Today's show is just over 40 minutes long. Topics include Last night's win over the Celtics, Andre Drummond, Tobias Harris, Reggie Jackson, Eric Moreland, Luke Kennard, and the next game against the Suns.

#EP02 - Keep On Rolling Nov 14, 2017

EP02 - Keep On Rolling

Today's show is just under 40 minutes long. Topics include Sunday's game vs. The Heat, Luke Kennard, all the good shooters, whether this team is for real, how long Tobias can do this, and the upcoming game against the Bucks.

#EP01 - Ugly, but winning, with special guest Nerouin Nov 12, 2017

EP01 - Ugly, but winning, with special guest Nerouin

Today's show is just under 2 hours long. Topics include the last game against the Hawks, the next game against the Heat, Reggie Jackson, Tobias Harris, and motion offense.

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