Order of the Blazing Horse

With the Pistons’ young core firmly under contract, the guys link up with Josh and Kwab from The Dime ( @thedimenba  ) to keep it a buck about who Detroit should add to be a true contender. Unless maybe the Robin to Cade’s Batman is already on the squad? So we’re saying there’s a chance! Then, Harry takes on both Dime Dudes in a rousing 2v1 edition of Who You Talkin’ ‘Bout, Reddit?

The brilliant quadruple-threat writer/comedian/podcaster/Pacers fan, Megan Gailey, returns to the show to talk about what it’s like to be a New York Knicks hater in 2026, expectations for her beloved ‘Cers, the Pistons’ spicy pre-season opener (complete with some kinky John Collins choking action), and the loaded Eastern Conference. Then, they play a game inspired by a joke from Megan’s latest special where they pitch platform ideas for a Charles Barkley Presidential Campaign. Long live the Chuck Administration!

Harry and Mickey are joined by the brilliant Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to talk about the Jalen Duren’s contract standoff, her approach as a sports writer, and some narratives for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Then, because Katie used to write basketball fan faction, she and the guys craft some stories of their own about the Pistons roster. Also, we’re still doing a jersey giveaway, so yeah. Get on dat.

Two Thirds of Detroit's Big 3 are officially in the fold, with Ausar Thompson getting locked up by Detroit on a 5/$155 million deal. However, Jalen Duren's lack of a deal still looms large. Will the Pistons and Trajan Langdon finally explore some sign & trade deals, or will JD accept the deal that offers him the most money? Who's to say, now that weight clauses and multiple alternative team interests have been revealed. Mickey and Harry talk Ausar's path to long-lasting success, his fit with JD, and JD's fit in the Pistons' future.

The Order of the Blazing Horse talk the lingering questions the Pistons face as they head into training camp. Will Jalen Duren be back? Who will start at the 2? What will Ebuka Okorie's role be? Harry and Mickey close out the show by discussing Eastern Jinxes, where they bring up NON-INJURY outcomes could hinder each team in the Eastern Conference's shot at the 'ship.

Well, the question on whether the Clippers/Kawhi/Aspiration scandal or Jalen Duren signing happens first has been settled (good job, Adam Silver! Better job Pablo Torre!). And now, here we are, simply waiting for a JD deal to get done. Mickey and Harry welcome Dan Favale ( @HardwoodKnocksNBA  ) to the show to discuss the repercussions of a big Duren deal, the Pistons offseason improvements, the balance at the top of the East, and finish on an old school classic, Who You Talkin' Bout, Reddit?

Seriously? ANOTHER Knicks fan? That’s right, Harry and Mickey are stuck in the New York groove, as Doug “Duglust” Berns, the hoop head songbird of our generation once again graces the pod. DB provides his outsider take on the JD free agency saga and plays a game of would you rather built around the latest trade and contract rumors. Then the guys break down which teams they expect to see at the bottom of the stacked Eastern Conference.

Harry and Mickey are once again joined by the wildly talented sports writer and podcaster, Ace Pedraza, who takes a belated victory lap on behalf of the Knicks. Then, they talk the fully loaded teams at the top of the new-look Eastern Conference and in light of the Kawhi ruling, or lack thereof, Harry, Mickey, and Ace pitch some brand partnerships that the Pistons could use to funnel Jalen Duren his well-deserved duckets (and some side deals for Knicks players too)!

Welp, it finally happened, Harry and Mickey sold out. In honor of their exciting new partnership with BetHPR the only fictional sports gambling company specific to the Detroit Pistons, they dive into some prop bets and over/unders that are guaranteed to maybe, quite possibly, get you mad paid, son! Yeah, we’re part of the problem now, but here’s the thing: you either die with less than 300 subscribers, or you pod long enough become the villain. DISCLAIMER: Harry and Mickey are NOT responsible for any financial ruin you may incur from following their really good financial advice.

As the dawg days of the offseason drag on, Harry and Mickey discuss some x-factors that could impact the 2026-2027 season, aka, some Blazing Dark Horses. Also, are people underrating the Pistons? What else is new? To wrap things up, the guys place a rousing game of “Shit We Got Before the JD Extension.”