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Order of the Blazing HorseBig News and Stretch Bigs ft Doug BernsHarry and Mickey are once again joined by friend of the pod, New York Knicks super fan, and musical/comedy genius: Doug “Duglust” Berns! The trio discusses the firing of Tom Thibodeau and the virtues of stretch bigs before playing a round of everyone’s favorite game: Who You Talkin’ ‘Bout, Reddit?
2025-06-051h 02Order of the Blazing HorseA Tale of Two Off-SeasonsHarry and Mickey catch up on the Eastern and Western Conference Finals before going over growth areas for the Pistons’ young core. Then they play a game called “I’ll Show You My Offseason If You Show Me Yours” where they compare notes on what moves they’d make to help Detroit come back bigger, badder, and better.
2025-05-301h 31Order of the Blazing HorseDetroit Pistons 2024-25 Season Funniest & Spiciest MomentsWith the MVP votes revealed, Mickey and Harry take a look at the list and talk Cade Cunningham's 7th place finish. Then, the fellas go over the funniest moments from the 2024-2025 season.
2025-05-231h 11Order of the Blazing HorseGood Players and Bad TakesWith the season in the rearview, Harry and Mickey discuss who from the team they want to keep and areas to improve on for next year. Then, they relive some of their worst takes from the pod, because hindsight, is funny funny.
2025-05-161h 12Order of the Blazing HorseTrajan Langdon End of Season Presser PointsWith the phenomenal 2024-2025 season a thing of the past, Trajan Langdon gave a press conference and answered questions pertaining to where things are headed in Detroit. Harry and Mickey read between the lines and give their thoughts. Then, considering a few Pistons finished runner-up (or runner-runner-up) for end of season awards, the fellas give a few more awards Pistons just missed out on.
2025-05-091h 28Order of the Blazing HorsePlayoff Pistons, We See You ft Zach MartinaFollowing a big playoff win to get to this series back to LCA down 3-2, Mickey and Harry welcome comedian Zach Martina to the show to talk about everything they've learned about the Pistons in these playoffs.
2025-04-301h 20Order of the Blazing HorseRound 1, 2 Games Down ft Ace PedrazaWe're in the thick of it. The Pistons come back to host the Knicks in Detroit after two games in New York. Mickey and Harry welcome Ace Pedraza (senior writer for @winsidr.com, previously a writer for The Knicks Wall) to talk how the series has played out so far, what to look for in the ensuing matches, and to have a lil fun - Mad Men style.
2025-04-241h 12Order of the Blazing HorseA Pistons Playoffs Preview ft Aaron WeaverIt's officially the playoffs and Cade Cunningham's Pistons look to be upsetters against the Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the 3rd seeded Knicks. Harry and Mickey are joined by Aaron Weaver (@weavedreaming) to break down the matchups, what we hope to see, measure the vibes and the auras of the players, and lead the fans on a guided meditation to prepare them for the playoff experience.
2025-04-181h 07Order of the Blazing HorseIt's the Knicks ft Doug BernsIn a huge treat for the pod, Harry and Mickey are joined by the hilarious and talented Doug Berns (aka @duglust), the Weird Al of Knicks fandom and play his latest musical game recap. Then, the discuss Doug’s growing following, the 2024-2025 season as a whole, and this 3 vs 6 Eastern Conference Playoff Matchup.
2025-04-131h 02Order of the Blazing HorsePlayoff Push: the Depth of DetroitWith just six games left, and a Detroit win/Magic loss away from locking in playOFF spot, we're in the home stretch. Mickey and Harry review the 1-2 record against 3 of best the NBA has to offer (Cleveland, Minnesota, and Oklahoma City), take a look at their upcoming matchups, talk the severity of the Cade absence (not injury, we're not doctors!), and give some serious love to the Detroit depth, who have risen to the occasion as the big stage approaches.
2025-04-041h 12Order of the Blazing HorsePistons Push for Home Court AdvantageNow sitting in the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference, Harry and Mickey discuss whether they cling to it, fall back to 6th, or push up the 4 seed and earn home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. With a grueling trio of games ahead (vs Cleveland, @ Minnesota, @ Oklahoma City), the Detroit Pistons look to prove to the world that they're the real deal. To make things even more interesting, the Order creates prop bets for this little stretch.
2025-03-2859 minOrder of the Blazing HorseTriple-Doublin', Buzzer Beatin' Cade on ESPNAre you not entertained??? Cade Cunningham steps up on the national stage once again and puts the league on notice. Mickey and Harry talk the Pistons bounce back after two losses with two big wins, preview this last little stretch. Also, Mickey brings the Order to the Court as he goes in Defense of Stew.
2025-03-211h 06Order of the Blazing HorsePistons Lose to Wizards, Shaq Loses Cred, Ivey Playoff HopesAfter the saddest loss of the season, Mickey and Harry talk about what went wrong and what the Pistons have to do to bounce back and beat a west best Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, they talk about what happens if Jaden Ivey comes back for the playoffs, who they want to see in the playoffs, and close by considering what Shaq has been doing instead of watching the Pistons.
2025-03-1452 minOrder of the Blazing HorseDetroit Pistons a Top 5 Team in 2025? ft Jamel JohnsonThe Pistons are rolling, locking even more into a top-6 seed in the East with 19 games to go. But stats suggest that they're playing at an even higher level than that! Harry and Mickey also welcome special guest and Wizards fan Jamel Johnson, star of the movie "Memes & Nightmares" now streaming on Hulu.
2025-03-071h 17Order of the Blazing HorsePistons Pound the Defending Champ Celtics to Win 8 StraightAfter the Detroit Pistons' 8th consecutive victory, this one with a dominant thumping of the defending NBA Champion Bost Celtics, Mickey and Harry break down the game and cover a little history on things that were happening the last time the team had this long a streak (2008). After giving Malik Beasley, Ausar Thompson, and Tobias Harris their flowers, the fellas turn to Cade Cunningham and play a game of "Who's Better?"
2025-02-281h 15Order of the Blazing HorseCollecting Cade Cunningham Receipts (ft Mike O'Keefe)Harry and Mickey breakdown the play of Cade Cunningham (All-Star Game, 3-Point Contest) and Ausar Thompson (Rising Stars Game) over the All-Star Weekend and pitch their fixes. Then they welcome Pistons' auditor (Mike O'Keefe), who has collected receipts from NBA analysts nationwide with their comments on superstar Cade Cunningham.
2025-02-211h 03Order of the Blazing HorseAll Star & Record Breaks: Detroit Dominates and Malik Beasley Blows by BeyThe Pistons have been laying the smack down on the competition as they blaze into the All Star break. Mickey and Harry talk about Ausar's rising stock, where Duren is on the extendometer, Malik Beasley breaking the single season franchise 3-point record, and then go over das Dennis Schroder highlights in a segment of "Dueling Werners".
2025-02-1558 minOrder of the Blazing HorseThere's a New Dennis in the D & Double Dagger Heartbreak (ft CJ Toledano)6'1" guards (Trae Young and Darius Garland) crept up on the Pistons and stabbed their dreams as the clock ticked away. How did Detroit respond? By fetching a 6'1" guard of their own in Dennis Schroder! Mickey and Harry discuss the outcomes of the games, wrap up the moves at the trade deadline, and welcome special guest CJ Toledano (@cjtoledano @followthroughmedia and Point Game Podcast) to play a round of Super Max Matchmaker, presenting would-be star pairings and their celebrity names.
2025-02-0757 minOrder of the Blazing HorseThe Armchair GM-ing Game ft Kofie, Bobby Buckets, & Pistons JackHarry and Mickey welcome three very special guests - Kofie (@KofieWhy) Robbie Bettleton (@bobbybuckets313.bsky.social ), and Pistons Jack (@pistons_jack) - to play the Armchair GM-ing Game. The contestants will try to woo the Order over with their moves as they make their case for what they would do if they were running the Detroit Pistons.
2025-01-311h 13Order of the Blazing HorsePistons Playoff Pursuit: Cade Cunningham leads Detroit against Five Contenders on the RoadHarry and Mickey discuss Cade’s continued all-star campaign and create a mixtape for the Pistons’ gauntlet of a road trip. Having battled Houston and Atlanta, they check out the matchups against Orlando, Cleveland, and the dread Indiana Pacers. Then, with 2024 in the rearview, the guys assign yearbook superlatives for the squad. HAGS! (Have a Great SEASON)
Pistons Road Trip Playlist:
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2025-01-241h 22Order of the Blazing HorseThe "Don't Look Now" Pistons Flip the Script: Big Wins Kick Off Statement Stretch in 2025The prophecy comes true as the Pistons continue their winning ways in their most important stretch of the season. Hooper leaks the “NBA Script” and Mickey and Harry do some rewrites as they Detroit’s recent success and Cade’s Hero’s Journey to all-stardom and beyond.
2025-01-171h 02Order of the Blazing HorsePistons Go Streaking - With All These Wins, What's Trajan's Big Move?Detroit has been so hot rn, and Mickey and Harry are here to break down their slew of slay. Is this winning sustainable? Can they make not just the play-in, but the Play Offs? They consider the team's options and weigh Trajan Langdon's decision come the trade deadline on a segment of Trajan Langdon's Big Move. Then, they bring back an ol' fav and play a round of Who You Talkin Bout, Reddit?
2025-01-101h 05Order of the Blazing HorseIvey's Bad Break, Post-Season Odds, and the 2025 Draft ft Tyler MetcalfHarry and Mickey break down Detroit’s frustrating loss to Denver, their bittersweet win against Orlando, and the play that resulted in Jaden Ivey’s fractured fibula. Then, the brilliant Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) of @NoCeilingsNBA joins the pod to discuss the 2025 draft and the Pistons roster, and their upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. To cap things off, the guys make a meme — and a game — using Tim Hardaway Sr’s ever-stoic expression. No Ceilings NBA: Jaden Ivey is Seemingly Making the Leap, but is it Real? https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jaden-ivey-is-seemingly-making-the No Ceilings NBA: This is the Jaden Ivey...2025-01-031h 00Order of the Blazing HorsePlayin' In or Fallin' Out? Pistons Start Road Trip 2-0 + Cade's All-Star ResumeAs the Detroit Pistons look to extend their road trip win streak to 3 or 4 in a row, Mickey and Harry look to Hooper for guidance on if this year's team is playoff or lottery bound. They break down the break out play of Paul Reed, show love to the defensive dogs, and preview tonight's game against the Sacramento Kings - including the battle of the Maliks. Then, they present Cade Cunningham's All-Star resume and cover letter.
2024-12-271h 03Order of the Blazing HorseStarting Ausar: the Re-Sign-O-Meter, & Blastin' the JazzMickey and Harry preview tonight's matchup for the Pistons against the Utah Jazz and struggle to contain their excitement surrounding extended Ausar Thompson minutes and his starting role. They also talk about the expectations and performances for their vets. Then, they bring out the Re-Sign-O-Meter and Extendometer to discuss the possible directions Trajan could take for Detroit's (and Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren's) future.
2024-12-1953 minOrder of the Blazing HorseCade's Case for All-Star: Can He Bring his Domination from One Garden to Another?While previewing their third battle against the Boston Celtics this season, Harry and Mickey provide evidence supporting Cade Cunningham's campaign toward his first All-Star birth, including his triple-double at Madison Square Garden. They're then joined by special guest LeBron James Lipton (@stephenagyei1) to analyze Pistons' foes' performances on a new segment, "Inside the Floppers Studio". And, as a special treat, they have something prepared to butter up referees to give Cade a better, MUCH DESERVED whistle.
2024-12-1248 minOrder of the Blazing HorseAre the Hornets the Pistons Biggest Rival? Back to Back Back BreakersThe Pistons have lost consecutive games for the first time since the start of the season, and sufferered their second down-to-the-wire loss of the year against Charlotte. Mickey and Harry discuss the budding rivalry between these young teams, the effects of Cade's injury, and the Duren dilemma. Then they welcome back guest Conspiracy Carl who has a new mind-boggling theory about Detroit legend George Blaha.
2024-11-2356 minOrder of the Blazing Horse5 Straight Down to the Wire, Thanks in Part to D-Cade (ft. Bryce Simon)Harry and Mickey are joined by Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops), taking deep breaths, lowering their blood pressure, and talking through the Pistons 5 consecutive nail biters. Talkin Cade Cunningham's defensive ascension and whistle discrepency, Beef Stew's strengths and weaknesses, Ivey's perserverance, and the success of Trajan's vision so far. PLUS, we put the Sorting Hat on the players and assign them to their Hogwarts Houses (yes, Bryce is a Harry Potter head).
2024-11-1546 minOrder of the Blazing HorsePistons Move to 3-6, Lose Heartbreaker to the Hornets at the BuzzerHarry and Mickey discuss the Pistons’ first 9 games including the most recent heartbreaking loss to the Hornets. Then, they take a look at some more recent buzzer beater losses from the past couple years before playing a game called, “Don’t Say That About My Boy.”
2024-11-0842 minOrder of the Blazing HorseFirst Win!Mickey and Harry go over the first 5 games of the season, celebrate the first win, and then do a round of Real Beef or Nothing Burger with issues facing the team.
2024-11-0155 minOrder of the Blazing HorseSeason Opener Preview ft. Megan GaileyThe proph brahs are back and ready to kick this season off! Mickey and Harry are joined by Indiana Pacers fan and comedian Megan Gailey to preview the season opener, talk Jaden Ivey vs Ben Mathurin, and play an Indiana based game of This-or-That.
2024-10-231h 11Order of the Blazing HorseRevamped City Editions...Edition ft. Poppy LivingstonUnimpressed with the 2024-2025 Detroit Pistons city edition jersey, Harry and Mickey have brought on fashion mogul, finance specialist, singer, and all around icon Poppy Livingston (@graceluskduh) to design some new uniforms with stronger ties to the history of the team and the city.
2024-10-1253 minOrder of the Blazing HorseThe Ritual of Cleansing FireMickey and Harry perform the Hooper approved Ritual of Cleansing Fire, sacrificing offerings to the NBA gods for an improved Pistons' season.
2024-09-2039 minOrder of the Blazing HorseHot Pistons Summer ft. Lindsay AdamsIn episode 008, Mickey and Harry welcome guest Lindsay Adams (@lindsayadamsispopular on Instagram) to tier out the hotness of the Pistons over the years.
2024-08-201h 23Order of the Blazing HorseClownin' Around ft. Bologna ParkerIn Episode 7 of Order of the Blazing Horse, Harry and Mickey sit down with basketball clown, Bologna Parker who has some suggestions on how to make the Pistons a more entertaining team.
2024-08-0548 minOrder of the Blazing HorseThe 7 Degrees of Arn TellemIn Episode 6, Harry and Mickey discuss the young Pistons’ summer league performances, including the budding rivalry between former G League Ignite teammates Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis. Then, they break down the endless connections to the Pistons’ Vice Chairman in a game called The Seven Degrees of Arn Tellem.
2024-07-2246 minOrder of the Blazing HorseLore of the Staff of BickerIn episode five, Harry and Mickey get a new piece of lore from Hooper that may or may not (but definitely does) relate to the hiring of new Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff. They discuss the recent pickups and play a game called WHO YOU TALKIN BOUT, REDDIT? to see if they can tell the new guys from the old based on social media posts.
Like, subscribe, comment, join the Order.2024-07-091h 04Order of the Blazing HorseGO OFF, DRAFT KING ft. Bryce Simon (PART DEUX)Bryce (@motorcityhoops) is back and Monty is gone. We talk the addition of shooting coach Fred Vinson, a little more draft, a lot more Quentin Grimes, UFAs, RFAS, and which players we think are stickin around.
PLUS hear us react to the Caruso - Giddey trade live, a montage of Monty Williams' falling on the sword at his Pistons press conferences, and listen to Mickey make good on his bet and devour a six-pack of WingStop's Atomic wings.
2024-06-211h 17Order of the Blazing HorseGO OFF, DRAFT KING ft. Bryce Simon (PART I)In episode three, Harry and Mickey unpack another vision from Hooper. The Pistons’ mascot listened to the first two episodes and he has a LOT of notes. To get the guys on track, that fiery stallion lays down six principles that the Order of the Blazing Horse MUST uphold. Because if they don’t, he’s gonna write a one-star review to end all one-star reviews…
Next, the guys are joined by writer, podcaster, teacher, and brilliant basketball mind Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) who schools them on draft picks, unrestricted free agency, and more. Bryce also judges a...2024-06-181h 02
Order of the Blazing HorseGTFO aka Guess The Front Office ft. Conspiracy CarlIn Episode 2, Harry and Mickey discuss Troy Weaver’s departure from the Pistons organization and play a little game called GTFO (Guess The Front Office), where they try to predict who will take on the role of Trajan Langdon’s number two, and whether Monty Williams will stay on as head coach.
Then, they invite the podcast’s first ever guest, a man known only as Conspiracy Carl, to kick around some interesting Pistons theories concerning the draft order, possible connections to the Bad Boys film franchise, and Adam Silver’s affinity for Hot-N-Ready pizzas.
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Order of the Blazing HorseThe Hobo Hunt is CompleteIn the debut episode, Harry and Mickey explain how they had a vision at the conclusion of the 2023 season of Hooper, the Pistons mascot, who claimed Detroit would return to their former glory and win a championship if, and only if, they podcast until it happens. So here we are.
Together, they discuss the merits of new Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon and propose candidates they personally had zeroed in on.
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