The Pistons Pulse
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 e...
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On the show
- Shawn Windsor5 eps
- Fred Katz1 ep
- Andrew Schlecht1 ep
Also: Bryce Simon, Keith Smith, Corey Tulaba, Maxwell Baumbach, Sankofa, Esfandiar Baraheni, Dave DuFour, Laz Jackson
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Based on 1 signal.
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- 🇺🇸United States · BasketballHOME#1437.7K to 41K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Basketball#571.7K to 8.8K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Basketball#831.6K to 8.7K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Basketball#63788 to 4.2K
- 🇷🇴RO · Basketball#36384 to 2.0K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
14K to 75K🎙 ~2x weekly·251 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
28K to 150K🇺🇸54%🇦🇺12%🇬🇧12%+13 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
16K to 82K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/26 | Detroit Pistons off to hot start despite injuries | Producer note: This podcast was recorded 10-26-27 Bryce and Omari break down the Detroit Pistons’ strong start to the regular season. Omari gives a health update on Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren. The guys also break down the depth of the team, Duncan Robinson’s impact and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 54m 46s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | Freep Sports Show crossover! Is Ausar Thompson second star? Celtics game reaction | It's a crossover! The Pistons Pulse and Freep Sports Show went LIVE to discuss the Detroit Pistons' 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA season opener. Is Ausar Thompson showing that he's the second star next to Cade Cunningham that the Pistons have been looking for? And what did the guys see from Jalen Duren after signing his big new contract? Shawn Windsor, Andrew Birkle and Omari Sankofa break it all down. Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter: @freepsports Follow on Instagram: @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter: https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress | 47m 56s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Detroit Pistons season opener preview against Boston Celtics | Producer note: This podcast was recorded 10-18-26 With the return of the regular season nearly here, Bryce and Omari conclude their preseason review with a focus on Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham. The duo then dissect the Pistons’ first matchup of the season against the Celtics. The guys also contemplate who Ausar Thompson will guard in the first four games of the season, share thoughts on if Ebuka Okorie has earned a spot in the rotation, and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 55m 47s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | What we’re learning about Detroit Pistons' depth in preseason | Producer note: This podcast was recorded on 10-12-2026. Bryce and Omari break down what they’re learning about the Detroit Pistons from their preseason overtime loss to the Washington Wizards. The guys talk what stood out from players such as Tolu Smith and Ebuka Okorie. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 53m 04s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Is Ausar Thompson poised to take the next step on offense for Detroit Pistons? | Producer note: This podcast was recorded the evening of 10-6-26 Bryce and Omari break down what you need to know from the Pistons’ preseason-opening win over the Phoenix Suns. The guys talk Ausar's preseason performance, Ebuka Okorie’s impact in the 4th quarter, the unique structure of Jalen Duren’s contract and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 51m 48s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | What to know about Jalen Duren's new contract with Detroit Pistons | On Thursday, Oct. 1, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract. Bryce and Omari break down the deal and what this means for the team moving forward. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 1h 07m 46s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | ESPN’S Vincent Goodwill talks Jalen Duren’s contract and Detroit Pistons’ upcoming season | Bryce and Omari welcome back ESPN NBA Senior Writer Vincent Goodwill. The trio talk the latest twist in Jalen Duren's contract negotiation, how things have changed for the Pistons with their recent success, Ausar Thompson’s contract and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 1h 02m 46s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | 2026-2027 Detroit Pistons Lineup Predictions | As we near closer to the start of the regular season, Bryce and Omari continue their offseason evaluations by offering a flurry line up predictions. Ho should close games? What lineup could be the most exciting? Who’s earned a spot on the “total chaos” lineup? The guys go over these predictions and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 57m 37s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Stat predictions for 2026-27 Detroit Pistons | Bryce and Omari hold their annual season predictions episode. The guys talk Cade Cunningham’s upcoming season, what John Collins brings to the team, the expectations they have for Ebuka Okorie and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! | 48m 37s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Detroit Pistonsseason preview+3 | Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free Pressfreep.com+1 | DetroitEastern Conference | Detroit PistonsJalen Duren+3 | — | 52m 34s | ||
| 8/26/26 | Detroit Pistonsoffseason analysis+3 | Sankofa | freep.comSubstack+1 | — | Detroit Pistonsoffseason+3 | — | 54m 29s | ||
| 8/12/26 | Detroit Pistonstrivia+3 | — | freep.comSubstack+1 | — | Detroit Pistonstrivia challenge+3 | — | 53m 01s | ||
| 8/5/26 | NBA offseasonbasketball analysis+4 | Esfandiar BaraheniDave DuFour | The Athleticfreep.com+1 | — | NBAoffseason+5 | — | 1h 03m 21s | ||
| 7/28/26 | Detroit Pistonsoffseason+3 | — | freep.comSubstack+1 | — | Detroit PistonsAusar Thompson+3 | — | 58m 50s | ||
| 7/23/26 | Detroit PistonsNBA Summer League+3 | Laz Jackson | Detroit Pistons | — | Detroit PistonsEbuka Okorie+3 | — | 58m 14s | ||
| 7/16/26 | NBA Summer LeagueDetroit Pistons+3 | — | freep.comSubstack+1 | — | NBA Summer LeagueDetroit Pistons+3 | — | 1h 03m 21s | ||
| 7/11/26 | NBA Summer LeagueEbuka Okorie+3 | — | freep.comSubstack | Las Vegas | NBA Summer LeagueEbuka Okorie+4 | — | 53m 01s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Pistons acquisitionsIsaiah Joe+3 | — | freep.comSubstack | — | Detroit PistonsIsaiah Joe+5 | — | 55m 14s | ||
| 6/24/26 | Ebuka OkorieDetroit Pistons+3 | — | Stanfordfreep.com+1 | — | Ebuka OkorieDetroit Pistons+5 | — | 39m 05s | ||
| 6/22/26 | NBA DraftTyler Herro+3 | — | The Pistons Pulse | — | Tyler HerroDetroit Pistons+3 | — | 47m 21s | ||
| 6/16/26 | NBA draftDetroit Pistons+3 | Corey TulabaMaxwell Baumbach | No Ceilings NBAfreep.com+1 | — | Detroit PistonsNBA draft+4 | — | 1h 04m 28s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Detroit PistonsNBA Draft+4 | Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free PressSubstack+1 | — | Detroit PistonsNBA Draft+5 | — | 57m 37s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Detroit PistonsNBA contracts+4 | Keith Smith | FreepSubstack+1 | — | Detroit PistonsJalen Duren+5 | — | 1h 01m 30s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Detroit Pistonsoffseason preview+3 | — | freep.comSubstack | — | Detroit PistonsTrajan Langdon+3 | — | 57m 09s | ||
| 5/19/26 | Detroit PistonsGame 7+3 | — | Cleveland Cavaliersfreep.com+1 | — | Detroit PistonsGame 7+5 | — | 37m 36s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers+3 | Shawn Windsor | Free Press SportsCleveland Cavaliers | — | Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers+4 | — | 55m 01s | ||
| 5/8/26 | NBA playoffsDetroit Pistons+4 | — | Cleveland CavaliersThe Pistons Pulse+2 | — | Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers+6 | — | 42m 06s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers+3 | — | The Pistons Pulse merchDetroit Pistons+4 | — | Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers+3 | — | 41m 10s | ||
| 5/2/26 | Detroit PistonsGame 6+3 | — | freep.comSubstack | — | Detroit PistonsGame 6+3 | — | 48m 16s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Detroit Pistonsplayoff series+3 | — | Orlando Magicfreep.com+1 | — | Detroit PistonsOrlando Magic+3 | — | 30m 53s | ||
| 4/27/26 | player underperformancePistons+3 | — | Orlando Magic | — | PistonsOrlando Magic+5 | — | 55m 33s | ||
| 4/22/26 | Detroit PistonsNBA playoffs+3 | Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free PressThe Pistons Pulse | — | Detroit PistonsShawn Windsor+5 | — | 48m 14s | ||
| 4/20/26 | NBA playoffsPistons analysis+4 | — | Detroit Free PressOrlando Magic | DetroitLittle Caesars Arena | PistonsNBA playoffs+5 | — | 5m 46s | ||
| 4/15/26 | Detroit Pistonsplayoff preview+5 | — | The Pistons Pulsefreep.com+1 | — | Detroit Pistonsplayoffs+5 | — | 58m 56s | ||
| 4/8/26 | Detroit PistonsNBA+3 | Fred Katz | The Athleticfreep.com+1 | — | Detroit PistonsFred Katz+5 | — | 45m 41s | ||
| 4/2/26 | NBA newsCade Cunningham MVP race+3 | Andrew Schlecht | The Athleticfreep.com+1 | — | NBACade Cunningham+4 | — | 52m 41s | ||
| 3/25/26 | Cade Cunningham injuryNBA awards+3 | — | Los Angeles Lakersfreep.com+2 | — | Cade CunninghamDaniss Jenkins+5 | — | 55m 55s | ||
| 3/18/26 | Detroit Pistonsbasketball defense+3 | Shawn Windsor | Free Press Sports | Detroit Pistons | Detroit Pistonsdefense+3 | — | 53m 11s | ||
| 3/10/26 | Detroit Pistonslosing streak+3 | Bryce Simon | freep.comsubstack+1 | — | Detroit Pistonslosing streak+4 | — | 51m 28s | ||
| 3/3/26 | Detroit PistonsJalen Duren+3 | — | DavenportNBA | DetroitOklahoma City+2 | Detroit PistonsJalen Duren+4 | — | 1h 05m 30s | ||
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Chart history for The Pistons Pulse
Peaked at #36 in RO, currently #36 in RO.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| Australia | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| CO | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| South Korea | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| AT | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| PL | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| PT | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| CZ | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| Ireland | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| Italy | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| Norway | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| Sweden | — | #124 | #124 | — |
| TW | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| United States | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #147 | #147 | — |
| Canada | — | #183 | #183 | — |
| Japan | — | #196 | #196 | — |
Chart Positions
18 placements across 18 markets.
Chart Positions
18 placements across 18 markets.