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Follow the podcast on Twitter at @ToTheBasketPod</description>
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Follow the podcast on Twitter at @ToTheBasketPod</itunes:summary>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode opines on the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando, how the Magic's current position compares to that of the Pistons, and whether or not the Pistons need to make moves of their own to keep up in the East, then reviews Jalen Duren's 2024-2025 season.</p>
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        <title>Episode 231: A Random Mix of Topics</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-231-a-random-mix-of-topics/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:51:07 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode visits a variety of Pistons and NBA-related topics that the host himself, posting this episode four days after recording it, cannot remember in their totality.</p>
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<p> </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-229-run-it-back-or-take-a-swing/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:40:09 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode follows a listener-submitted episode suggestion regarding whether the Pistons should run back the current roster for next season or explore other options.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode follows a listener-submitted episode suggestion regarding whether the Pistons should run back the current roster for next season or explore other options.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses postseason takeaways and the end of an unexpectedly rich season for the Pistons.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-227-postseason-preview-reupload/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:48:59 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews the fast-approaching first-round matchup between the Pistons and the Knicks. (Reuploaded with some added analysis at the end.)</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews the fast-approaching first-round matchup between the Pistons and the Knicks. (Reuploaded with some added analysis at the end.)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Apologies for the extended hiatus!</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-226-analyzing-the-ceiling/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode focuses chiefly upon the relative importance of each member of the young core -- Cade, Ivey, Ausar, Duren, and Stewart (oops, forgot about Holland!) -- to the team's present and future. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode focuses chiefly upon the relative importance of each member of the young core -- Cade, Ivey, Ausar, Duren, and Stewart (oops, forgot about Holland!) -- to the team's present and future. </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-225-taking-stock-making-up-for-lost-time/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode attempts to make up for lost time by discussing the events of the past two months.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode attempts to make up for lost time by discussing the events of the past two months.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-224-trade-deadline-recap-with-zariq-of-bullyball/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, with guest Zariq of Bullyball.net, goes very in-depth on the trade deadline -- both for the Pistons and the NBA at large.

</p>
<p>(Apologies for the low volume!)</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, with guest Zariq of Bullyball.net, goes very in-depth on the trade deadline -- both for the Pistons and the NBA at large.<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>(Apologies for the low volume!)</p>
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(Apologies for the low volume!)]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 223: On the Bright Side...</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-223-on-the-bright-side/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:23:28 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a look at the positives (where applicable) of each rotation player so far in the season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a look at the positives (where applicable) of each rotation player so far in the season.</p>
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        <title>Episode 222: The Jalen Duren Conundrum (mini-episode)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 222: The Jalen Duren Conundrum (mini-episode)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-222-the-jalen-duren-conundrum-mini-episode/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-222-the-jalen-duren-conundrum-mini-episode/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:50:13 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This mini-episode details the exceptionally unfortunate situation this organization finds itself in with Jalen Duren, with regard to the present and the increasingly dim possibility that he's a viable option for starting center of the future. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This mini-episode details the exceptionally unfortunate situation this organization finds itself in with Jalen Duren, with regard to the present and the increasingly dim possibility that he's a viable option for starting center of the future. </p>
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        <title>Episode 221: Player Grades at the Quarter Mark (with Anthony of Pistons Talk)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 221: Player Grades at the Quarter Mark (with Anthony of Pistons Talk)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-221-player-grades-at-the-quarter-mark-with-anthony-of-pistons-talk/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-221-player-grades-at-the-quarter-mark-with-anthony-of-pistons-talk/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:38:25 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Anthony of Pistons Talk, evaluates -- and hands out grades to -- the team's major rotation players at (slightly past) the one-quarter mark of the 2024-2025 season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Anthony of Pistons Talk, evaluates -- and hands out grades to -- the team's major rotation players at (slightly past) the one-quarter mark of the 2024-2025 season.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 219: The Season So Far</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-219-the-season-so-far/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-219-the-season-so-far/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:02:31 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode opines on the season so far, then talks Ron Holland, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, and the question of adding another lead handler to the roster. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode opines on the season so far, then talks Ron Holland, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, and the question of adding another lead handler to the roster. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 218: Pistons Omnibus (with Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 218: Pistons Omnibus (with Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-218-pistons-omnibus-with-bryce-simon-of-motor-city-hoops/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-218-pistons-omnibus-with-bryce-simon-of-motor-city-hoops/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:19:22 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, takes on a variety of Pistons-related topics. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, takes on a variety of Pistons-related topics. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring guest Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, takes on a variety of Pistons-related topics. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 217: Player Vibes, Surprises, and Areas of Improvement (with Zariq of Bullyball)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 217: Player Vibes, Surprises, and Areas of Improvement (with Zariq of Bullyball)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-217-player-vibes-surprises-and-areas-of-improvement-with-zariq-of-bullyball/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-217-player-vibes-surprises-and-areas-of-improvement-with-zariq-of-bullyball/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:52:07 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Zariq of Bullyball.net, discusses player vibes, the surprises of the season so far, and the areas in which the Pistons most need to improve. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Zariq of Bullyball.net, discusses player vibes, the surprises of the season so far, and the areas in which the Pistons most need to improve. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sf57dzadgzsvn9yn/Episode217.mp3" length="48893750" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring Zariq of Bullyball.net, discusses player vibes, the surprises of the season so far, and the areas in which the Pistons most need to improve. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:duration>3206</itunes:duration>
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        <title>Episode 216: Sweet Victory</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 216: Sweet Victory</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-216-sweet-victory/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-216-sweet-victory/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:13:36 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the team's first win of the season and goes over player and coaching takeaways after five games.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the team's first win of the season and goes over player and coaching takeaways after five games.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w69gebpt6fsnbibk/Episode216.mp3" length="42620714" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses the team's first win of the season and goes over player and coaching takeaways after five games.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 215: Thoughts on the Season Opener</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 215: Thoughts on the Season Opener</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-215-thoughts-on-the-season-opener/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-215-thoughts-on-the-season-opener/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:08:09 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the good and the bad from a relatively enjoyable start to the season. </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-212-season-hypotheticals-and-eastern-conference-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:19:33 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode outlines probable lineups, prospective roles, areas of necessary improvement, and coaching expectations.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-210-2023-2024-season-awards-cade-cunningham-season-review/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:08:53 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode belatedly distributes player awards for the 2023-2024 season, then reviews Cade Cunningham's 2023-2024 season.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 209: The (Potential) Benefits of Competent Coach &amp; Ausar Thompson Season Review</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-209-the-potential-benefits-of-competent-coach-ausar-thompson-season-review/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:17:02 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses how competent coaching from JB Bickerstaff could improve the performance of each returning player from last season, then reviews Ausar Thompson's 2023-2024 season.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-208-why-next-season-will-be-better-jaden-ivey-season-review/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:28:02 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode goes more in-depth on why next season should be very different from the disasters of seasons past, and then reviews Jaden Ivey's tumultuous sophomore season.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 207: Best/Worst Pistons Player Seasons Since 2014 &amp; Isaiah Stewart Season Review</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-207-bestworst-pistons-player-seasons-since-2014-isaiah-stewart-season-review/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:41:11 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode goes over the best and worst Pistons seasons at each position since 2014, then reviews Isaiah Stewart's 2023-2024 season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode goes over the best and worst Pistons seasons at each position since 2014, then reviews Isaiah Stewart's 2023-2024 season.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode goes over the best and worst Pistons seasons at each position since 2014, then reviews Isaiah Stewart's 2023-2024 season.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 206: Win Total Over/Under &amp; Jalen Duren Season Review</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 206: Win Total Over/Under &amp; Jalen Duren Season Review</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-206-win-total-overunder-jalen-duren-win-production/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-206-win-total-overunder-jalen-duren-win-production/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the Vegas over/under on wins for next season's Pistons -- and why the Pistons will achieve the over -- and then recaps Jalen Duren's mixed-bag 2023-2024 season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the Vegas over/under on wins for next season's Pistons -- and why the Pistons will achieve the over -- and then recaps Jalen Duren's mixed-bag 2023-2024 season.</p>
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        <title>Episode 205: More Summer League Takeaways + Marcus Sasser Season Retrospective</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 205: More Summer League Takeaways + Marcus Sasser Season Retrospective</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-205-more-summer-league-takeaways-marcus-sasser-season-retrospective/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode examines some further takeaways from the final two games of Summer League and recaps Marcus Sasser's rookie season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode examines some further takeaways from the final two games of Summer League and recaps Marcus Sasser's rookie season.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps 2025 NBA Summer League three games in.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps 2025 NBA Summer League three games in.</p>
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        <title>Episode 203: Summer League Preview, Malik Beasley, and Paul Reed</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-203-summer-league-preview-malik-beasley-and-paul-reed/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:07:56 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode briefly previews Summer League, then discusses JB Bickerstaff's intro press conference and the additions of Malik Beasley and Paul Reed.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode briefly previews Summer League, then discusses JB Bickerstaff's intro press conference and the additions of Malik Beasley and Paul Reed.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 202: The Offseason So Far -- Tim Hardaway Jr., Free Agency, and JB Bickerstaff,</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-202-the-offseason-so-far-tim-hardaway-jr-free-agency-and-jb-bickerstaff/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-202-the-offseason-so-far-tim-hardaway-jr-free-agency-and-jb-bickerstaff/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:13:20 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the trade which brought Tim Hardaway Jr. to Detroit, recaps free agency so far and opines on why in the world it's gone so slowly, and speaks about the organization's hire of JB Bickerstaff as its new head coach.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the trade which brought Tim Hardaway Jr. to Detroit, recaps free agency so far and opines on why in the world it's gone so slowly, and speaks about the organization's hire of JB Bickerstaff as its new head coach.</p>
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        <title>Episode 201: 2024 NBA Draft Recap &amp; Free Agency Preview</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 201: 2024 NBA Draft Recap &amp; Free Agency Preview</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-201-2024-nba-draft-recap-free-agency-preview/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-201-2024-nba-draft-recap-free-agency-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This feature-length episode recaps the 2024 NBA Draft and previews the fast-upcoming opening of free agency.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This feature-length episode recaps the 2024 NBA Draft and previews the fast-upcoming opening of free agency.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This feature-length episode recaps the 2024 NBA Draft and previews the fast-upcoming opening of free agency.]]></itunes:summary>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews three final 2024 NBA Draft prospects: Stephon Castle of UConn, Ron Holland of the G-League Ignite, and Tidjane Salaun the LNB Pro A's Cholet. Also some talk about free agency and the draft in general.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-199-end-of-an-error-adios-monty/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:09:37 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the firing of Monty Williams and previews 2024 NBA Draft prospect Cody Williams.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-198-the-endless-wait-for-news-dalton-knecht-draft-profile/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:50:34 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode opines briefly on the interminable wait for news on the head coach situation, then goes in-depth on prospective top-ten draft pick Dalton Knecht of the University of Tennessee.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-197-troy-weavers-departure-reed-sheppard-draft-profile/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:43:19 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Troy Weaver's departure from the organization, briefly sums up his tenure, and takes a close look at 2024 prospective top-five pick Reed Sheppard.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-196-2024-nba-draft-deep-dives-matas-buzelis/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 13:24:59 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at possible top-five pick Matas Buzelis of the G-League Ignite.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-195-the-trajan-langdon-hire-donovan-clingan-draft-profile/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 16:06:51 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode evaluates the selection of Trajan Langdon as Pistons President of Basketball Operation and profiles prospective top-ten draft pick Donovan Clingan.</p>
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        <title>Episode 194: The Implications of Pick #5 (Again)</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-194-the-implications-of-pick-5-again/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 14:03:23 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the draft lottery, opines on why falling to #5 has much lesser implications than it did last season, and discusses some potential picks of interest (and others of no interest).</p>
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        <title>Episode 193: An (Extremely Meager) Defense of Tom Gores</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-193-an-extremely-meager-defense-of-tom-gores/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-193-an-extremely-meager-defense-of-tom-gores/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 15:21:01 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode attempts to contextualize the few genuine positives to Pistons owner Tom Gores in the larger picture of the upcoming offseason, and also discusses the NBA postseason so far.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode attempts to contextualize the few genuine positives to Pistons owner Tom Gores in the larger picture of the upcoming offseason, and also discusses the NBA postseason so far.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-193-two-paths-forward/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 13:44:26 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode builds upon the previous episode by expanding further upon the team's two potential paths forward (win now vs. development), and spends some time underlining that the Pistons are in an even more unenviable position than one might think.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode builds upon the previous episode by expanding further upon the team's two potential paths forward (win now vs. development), and spends some time underlining that the Pistons are in an even more unenviable position than one might think.</p>
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        <title>Episode 191: President of Basketball Ops</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-191-president-of-basketball-ops/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-191-president-of-basketball-ops/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:16:34 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>After a long hiatus, the show returns to discuss the organization's search for a President of Basketball Operations and how the hire might impact the team's offseason strategy.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a long hiatus, the show returns to discuss the organization's search for a President of Basketball Operations and how the hire might impact the team's offseason strategy.</p>
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        <title>Episode 190: Evaluating Positives</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-190-evaluating-positives/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-190-evaluating-positives/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:10:57 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a break from the nightmarish tone of the season to examine positive takeaways. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a break from the nightmarish tone of the season to examine positive takeaways. </p>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-189-comparing-rebuilds-detroit-houston-orlando-and-okc/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-189-comparing-rebuilds-detroit-houston-orlando-and-okc/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:04:27 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the recent injury news before launching into a comprehensive comparison between the rebuilds (so far) of the Pistons, Magic, Thunder, and Rockets.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the recent injury news before launching into a comprehensive comparison between the rebuilds (so far) of the Pistons, Magic, Thunder, and Rockets.</p>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-188-duren-wiseman-fontecchio-cade-ivey-etc/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-188-duren-wiseman-fontecchio-cade-ivey-etc/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:38:42 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses James Wiseman's recent improvements, Jalen Duren's outlook, Fontecchio's probable contract future, how Cade and Ivey can play productively together, and more.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses James Wiseman's recent improvements, Jalen Duren's outlook, Fontecchio's probable contract future, how Cade and Ivey can play productively together, and more.</p>
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        <title>Episode 187: The Unevaluable Rebuild</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-187-the-unevaluable-rebuild/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-187-the-unevaluable-rebuild/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:06:39 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode compares where the season stands to where the Pistons stood at this time last season, recaps the previous week of basketball, discusses rotations, and speaks on why it's hard to truly evaluate the status and future of the rebuild right now.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode compares where the season stands to where the Pistons stood at this time last season, recaps the previous week of basketball, discusses rotations, and speaks on why it's hard to truly evaluate the status and future of the rebuild right now.</p>
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        <title>Episode 186: February Review (sort of)</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-186-february-review-sort-of/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:09:57 -0700</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode reviews the month of February -- and gets very sidetracked in the process -- with a particular focus on the post-deadline roster.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-185-the-coaching-calamity-early-free-agency-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode spends 30 minutes ranting about the new low the Pistons have reached thanks to noted incompetent Monty Williams, then speaks on free agency for awhile.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode spends 30 minutes ranting about the new low the Pistons have reached thanks to noted incompetent Monty Williams, then speaks on free agency for awhile.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-184-2024-nba-trade-deadline-recap/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps a very surprising trade deadline for the Pistons.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps a very surprising trade deadline for the Pistons.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode recaps a very surprising trade deadline for the Pistons.]]></itunes:summary>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-183-pre-trade-deadline-mini-episode/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:51:07 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This mini-episode examines trade deadline scenarios.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This mini-episode examines trade deadline scenarios.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This mini-episode examines trade deadline scenarios.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 182: The Killian Hayes News, Cade + Ivey, and More Trade Deadline Talk</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-182-the-killian-hayes-news-cade-ivey-and-more-trade-deadline-talk/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:14:36 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the recent news about Killian Hayes, analyzes the fit between Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, and speaks about more about the fast-approaching trade deadline.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the recent news about Killian Hayes, analyzes the fit between Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, and speaks about more about the fast-approaching trade deadline.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 181: The Trade, an Early Trade Deadline Preview, and Some Game Recaps</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-181-the-trade-an-early-trade-deadline-preview-and-some-game-recaps/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:39:31 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This meandering episode discusses the recent trade, does a quick preview of the fast-approaching trade deadline, and recaps the last few games.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This meandering episode discusses the recent trade, does a quick preview of the fast-approaching trade deadline, and recaps the last few games.</p>
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        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kqwi7v/Episode181.mp3" length="50819813" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-180-mailbag/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:55:34 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode responds to a variety of listener-submitted questions. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question!</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode responds to a variety of listener-submitted questions. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question!</p>
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        <title>Episode 179: The Monty Conundrum</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-179-the-monty-problem/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:27:37 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features an impassioned loss of patience with the team's astoundingly awful head coach and opines on the very, very frustrating loss against the Jazz, the disheartening blowout loss against the Rockets, and the relieving win against the Raptors. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features an impassioned loss of patience with the team's astoundingly awful head coach and opines on the very, very frustrating loss against the Jazz, the disheartening blowout loss against the Rockets, and the relieving win against the Raptors. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 178: History Has Been Made... the History Nobody Wanted to Make</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 178: History Has Been Made... the History Nobody Wanted to Make</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-178-history-has-been-made-the-history-nobody-wanted-to-make/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-178-history-has-been-made-the-history-nobody-wanted-to-make/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:56:39 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the organization's record-breaking 27th straight loss in a single season, commiserates with fellow Pistons fans, and apportions blame for the disaster this season (and, to a lesser but still significant extent, the rebuild) has devolved into.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the organization's record-breaking 27th straight loss in a single season, commiserates with fellow Pistons fans, and apportions blame for the disaster this season (and, to a lesser but still significant extent, the rebuild) has devolved into.</p>
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        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5cw9pc/Episode178.mp3" length="60310223" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode recaps the organization's record-breaking 27th straight loss in a single season, commiserates with fellow Pistons fans, and apportions blame for the disaster this season (and, to a lesser but still significant extent, the rebuild) has devolved into.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 177: Where to Go From Here</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 177: Where to Go From Here</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-177-where-to-go-from-here/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-177-where-to-go-from-here/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:13:27 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This angrier-than-usual episode discusses all that's gone wrong so far in the season and what can be done about it (not likely much) this season.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This angrier-than-usual episode discusses all that's gone wrong so far in the season and what can be done about it (not likely much) this season.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/skbexm/Episode177.mp3" length="38262891" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This angrier-than-usual episode discusses all that's gone wrong so far in the season and what can be done about it (not likely much) this season.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 176: Evaluating Monty Williams, Recent Developments, and the Zach LaVine Question</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-176-evaluating-monty-williams-recent-developments-and-the-zach-lavine-question/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-176-evaluating-monty-williams-recent-developments-and-the-zach-lavine-question/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:06:27 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Monty Williams's performance at the quarter-season mark of his first campaign with the Pistons, evaluates recent system changes, speaks further on flawed front office strategy, and talks Zach Lavine's availability on the trade market. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Recorded just prior to the Wednesday game against the Grizzlies. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Monty Williams's performance at the quarter-season mark of his first campaign with the Pistons, evaluates recent system changes, speaks further on flawed front office strategy, and talks Zach Lavine's availability on the trade market. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Recorded just prior to the Wednesday game against the Grizzlies. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/43b37b/Episode176.mp3" length="54211716" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses Monty Williams's performance at the quarter-season mark of his first campaign with the Pistons, evaluates recent system changes, speaks further on flawed front office strategy, and talks Zach Lavine's availability on the trade market. 
 
Recorded just prior to the Wednesday game against the Grizzlies. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 175: What’s Gone Wrong? An In-Depth Analysis of the Rebuild</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 175: What’s Gone Wrong? An In-Depth Analysis of the Rebuild</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-175-what-s-gone-wrong-a-close-look-at-the-rebuild/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-175-what-s-gone-wrong-a-close-look-at-the-rebuild/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This feature-length episode takes a close look at the organization's poorly planned rebuild strategy and how it led the team to where it stands today. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This feature-length episode takes a close look at the organization's poorly planned rebuild strategy and how it led the team to where it stands today. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4bzder/Episode175.mp3" length="55998608" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This feature-length episode takes a close look at the organization's poorly planned rebuild strategy and how it led the team to where it stands today. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 174: The State of the Team - Where We Stand</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 174: The State of the Team - Where We Stand</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-174-the-state-of-the-team-where-we-stand/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-174-the-state-of-the-team-where-we-stand/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks further on the team's frustratingly slow start, the state of the rebuild, expectations, and more. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks further on the team's frustratingly slow start, the state of the rebuild, expectations, and more. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/by26mg/Episode174.mp3" length="51480104" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode speaks further on the team's frustratingly slow start, the state of the rebuild, expectations, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 173: Contextualizing a Frustrating Start to the Season (and Troy Weaver’s Job Security)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 173: Contextualizing a Frustrating Start to the Season (and Troy Weaver’s Job Security)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-173-contextualizing-a-frustrating-start-to-the-season-and-troy-weaver-s-job-security/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-173-contextualizing-a-frustrating-start-to-the-season-and-troy-weaver-s-job-security/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:48:06 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses another frustrating early season, plus some segments on Troy Weaver's job security, Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and lineups. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses another frustrating early season, plus some segments on Troy Weaver's job security, Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and lineups. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7t69dr/Episode173.mp3" length="56105402" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses another frustrating early season, plus some segments on Troy Weaver's job security, Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and lineups. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 172: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and the Pitfalls of Early-Season Conclusions (Plus the Return of Kevin Knox)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 172: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and the Pitfalls of Early-Season Conclusions (Plus the Return of Kevin Knox)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-172-cade-cunningham-jaden-ivey-and-the-pitfalls-of-early-season-conclusions-plus-the-return-of-kevin-knox/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-172-cade-cunningham-jaden-ivey-and-the-pitfalls-of-early-season-conclusions-plus-the-return-of-kevin-knox/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:42:08 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the performance of Cade Cunningham and the Jaden Ivey situation in the context of the young 2023-2024 season, opines on Marcus Sasser and Killian Hayes, and overviews the return of Kevin Knox and what it might mean (or not mean) about the injury situation.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the performance of Cade Cunningham and the Jaden Ivey situation in the context of the young 2023-2024 season, opines on Marcus Sasser and Killian Hayes, and overviews the return of Kevin Knox and what it might mean (or not mean) about the injury situation.</p>
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        <title>Episode 171: Very Early Regular Season Takeaways</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-171-very-early-regular-season-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses some very, very early season takeaways: the good, the bad, and the ugly. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses some very, very early season takeaways: the good, the bad, and the ugly. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 170: More Preseason Takeaways</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-170-more-preseason-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This season discusses takeaways (such as they are) from game two of preseason... and then experiments with a section about gaming. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'll be unable to post an episode next week, but I'll be back to cover the regular season opener in the week thereafter! </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This season discusses takeaways (such as they are) from game two of preseason... and then experiments with a section about gaming. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'll be unable to post an episode next week, but I'll be back to cover the regular season opener in the week thereafter! </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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I'll be unable to post an episode next week, but I'll be back to cover the regular season opener in the week thereafter! ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 169: Early Preseason Takeaways</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-169-early-preseason-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:30:54 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses very early preseason takeaways, insofar as any strong takeaways thus far exist. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses very early preseason takeaways, insofar as any strong takeaways thus far exist. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 168: Preseason Previews #2: Previewing the Youth</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 168: Preseason Previews #2: Previewing the Youth</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-168-preseason-previews-2-previewing-the-youth/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:26:10 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews the team's youth: Marcus Sasser, Ausar Thompson, James Wiseman, Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Livers, Jaden Ivey, and Cade Cunningham. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews the team's youth: Marcus Sasser, Ausar Thompson, James Wiseman, Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Livers, Jaden Ivey, and Cade Cunningham. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 167: Preseason Preview #1: Predicting the Rotation &amp; Previewing the Veterans</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 167: Preseason Preview #1: Predicting the Rotation &amp; Previewing the Veterans</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-167-preseason-preview-1-predicting-the-rotation-previewing-the-veterans/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-167-preseason-preview-1-predicting-the-rotation-previewing-the-veterans/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:47:22 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speculates on team rotation and minutes and who'll start the season on the outside, previews the team's veterans - Bogdanovic, Burks, Morris, and Harris - and discusses which of them is likeliest to be traded midseason. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speculates on team rotation and minutes and who'll start the season on the outside, previews the team's veterans - Bogdanovic, Burks, Morris, and Harris - and discusses which of them is likeliest to be traded midseason. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b62kpa/Episode167.mp3" length="49765993" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode speculates on team rotation and minutes and who'll start the season on the outside, previews the team's veterans - Bogdanovic, Burks, Morris, and Harris - and discusses which of them is likeliest to be traded midseason. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 166: Offseason Mailbag #2</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 166: Offseason Mailbag #2</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/offseason-mailbag-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:12:47 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This mailbag episode answers listener-submitted questions about a myriad of subjects, including the USA's recent disappointing FIBA WC run. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This mailbag episode answers listener-submitted questions about a myriad of subjects, including the USA's recent disappointing FIBA WC run. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This mailbag episode answers listener-submitted questions about a myriad of subjects, including the USA's recent disappointing FIBA WC run. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 165: All about Jalen Duren’s Rookie Season</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 165: All about Jalen Duren’s Rookie Season</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-165-all-about-jalen-duren-s-rookie-season/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-165-all-about-jalen-duren-s-rookie-season/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:03:18 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at Jalen Duren's rookie campaign with the Pistons. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Apologies for the late upload! </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at Jalen Duren's rookie campaign with the Pistons. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Apologies for the late upload! </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2hcj3q/Episode165.mp3" length="46349200" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a close look at Jalen Duren's rookie campaign with the Pistons. 
 
Apologies for the late upload! ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 164: All About Jaden Ivey’s 2022-2023 Season</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 164: All About Jaden Ivey’s 2022-2023 Season</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-164-all-about-jaden-ivey-s-2022-2023-season/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-164-all-about-jaden-ivey-s-2022-2023-season/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:04:44 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at Jaden Ivey's 2022-2023 season. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at Jaden Ivey's 2022-2023 season. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/reaixv/Episode164.mp3" length="26940021" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a close look at Jaden Ivey's 2022-2023 season. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 163: 2022-2023 Player Reviews - Isaiah Stewart &amp; Alec Burks</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 163: 2022-2023 Player Reviews - Isaiah Stewart &amp; Alec Burks</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-163-2022-2023-player-reviews-isaiah-stewart-alec-burks/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-163-2022-2023-player-reviews-isaiah-stewart-alec-burks/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:39:50 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at the 2022-2023 seasons of Isaiah Stewart and Alec Burks. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at the 2022-2023 seasons of Isaiah Stewart and Alec Burks. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/45nqid/Episode163.mp3" length="24807779" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a close look at the 2022-2023 seasons of Isaiah Stewart and Alec Burks. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 162: 2022-2023 Player Reviews - Bojan Bogdanovic</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 162: 2022-2023 Player Reviews - Bojan Bogdanovic</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-161-2022-2023-player-reviews-bojan-bogdanovic/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-161-2022-2023-player-reviews-bojan-bogdanovic/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at the 2022-2023 season of Bojan Bogdanovic, the team's leading scorer. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at the 2022-2023 season of Bojan Bogdanovic, the team's leading scorer. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/65t7ph/Episode162.mp3" length="32721405" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a close look at the 2022-2023 season of Bojan Bogdanovic, the team's leading scorer. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 161: 2022-2023 Player Reviews - Isaiah Livers, James Wiseman, and Marvin Bagley</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 161: 2022-2023 Player Reviews - Isaiah Livers, James Wiseman, and Marvin Bagley</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-161-2022-2023-season-reviews-isaiah-livers-james-wiseman-and-marvin-bagley/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-161-2022-2023-season-reviews-isaiah-livers-james-wiseman-and-marvin-bagley/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:17:44 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a dive into the season performances of Isaiah Livers, James Wiseman, and Marvin Bagley. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a dive into the season performances of Isaiah Livers, James Wiseman, and Marvin Bagley. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8bi5bq/Episode161.mp3" length="37775815" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a dive into the season performances of Isaiah Livers, James Wiseman, and Marvin Bagley. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 160: Mailbag (sort of)</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-160-mailbag-sort-of/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-160-mailbag-sort-of/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:57:54 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode diverts briefly from the season review series to answer some listener-submitted questions. Apologies for posting a couple of days late this week! </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode diverts briefly from the season review series to answer some listener-submitted questions. Apologies for posting a couple of days late this week! </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h7zygu/Episode160.mp3" length="32214438" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode diverts briefly from the season review series to answer some listener-submitted questions. Apologies for posting a couple of days late this week! ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 159: About Killian Hayes...</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 159: About Killian Hayes...</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-159-about-killian-hayes/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-159-about-killian-hayes/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:53:18 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In light of the recent trade rumors, this episode goes in-depth on Killian's past, present, and (possible) future with the Pistons. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In light of the recent trade rumors, this episode goes in-depth on Killian's past, present, and (possible) future with the Pistons. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/apec9n/Episode159.mp3" length="29982149" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In light of the recent trade rumors, this episode goes in-depth on Killian's past, present, and (possible) future with the Pistons. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 158: Summer League 2023 Final Recap</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 158: Summer League 2023 Final Recap</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-158-summer-league-2023-final-recap/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-158-summer-league-2023-final-recap/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:55:53 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode fully recaps Summer League 2023 and answers some questions. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode fully recaps Summer League 2023 and answers some questions. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pagsdc/Episode158.mp3" length="33885479" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode fully recaps Summer League 2023 and answers some questions. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-154-an-in-depth-look-at-ausar-thompson/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:02:46 -0600</pubDate>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-151-nba-draft-profiles-an-in-depth-look-at-taylor-hendricks/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:29:11 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at UCF's Taylor Hendricks, an intriguing three-and-D prospect who will most likely fall out of Detroit's draft range - but one never knows! </p>
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        <title>Episode 150: Thoughts on Monty Williams</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-150-thoughts-on-monty-williams/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:57:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Episode 149: 2023 Draft Profiles - An In-Depth Look at Jarace Walker</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-149-2023-draft-profiles-an-in-depth-look-at-jarace-walker/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 09:15:09 -0600</pubDate>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-148-former-pistons-the-heat-s-formula-and-more/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-148-former-pistons-the-heat-s-formula-and-more/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 00:57:09 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This mini-episode opines on various topics: former Pistons role players, the Heat's formula for success, a Bojan Bogdanovic trade scenario, and more. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This mini-episode opines on various topics: former Pistons role players, the Heat's formula for success, a Bojan Bogdanovic trade scenario, and more. </p>
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        <title>Episode 147: 2023 Draft Profiles - An In-Depth Look at Cam Whitmore</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-147-an-in-depth-look-at-cam-whitmore/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-147-an-in-depth-look-at-cam-whitmore/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of the post-lottery draft profiles, takes an in-depth look at Villanova's Cam Whitmore. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of the post-lottery draft profiles, takes an in-depth look at Villanova's Cam Whitmore. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode reacts to the draft lottery, which saw the Pistons fall to #5. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode reacts to the draft lottery, which saw the Pistons fall to #5. </p>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-145-the-coaching-search-the-postseason-answering-some-questions/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-145-the-coaching-search-the-postseason-answering-some-questions/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 10:47:32 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This short episode speaks about the coaching search and why the Pistons are right in going for an unknown quantity rather than a safe choice with known flaws, goes over happenings in the postseason, and answers some questions. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This short episode speaks about the coaching search and why the Pistons are right in going for an unknown quantity rather than a safe choice with known flaws, goes over happenings in the postseason, and answers some questions. </p>
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        <title>Episode 144: 2023 Draft Profiles - An In-Depth Look at Victor Wembanyama</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-144-2023-draft-profiles-an-in-depth-look-at-victor-wembanyama/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:06:25 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the fourth in the 2023 Draft series, takes an in-depth look at consensus first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama, one of the most touted prospects to enter the draft in decades. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the fourth in the 2023 Draft series, takes an in-depth look at consensus first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama, one of the most touted prospects to enter the draft in decades. </p>
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        <title>Episode 143: 2023 Draft Profiles - An In-Depth Look at Scoot Henderson</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 143: 2023 Draft Profiles - An In-Depth Look at Scoot Henderson</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-143-2022-draft-profiles-an-in-depth-look-at-scoot-henderson/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:19:17 -0600</pubDate>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-142-2023-nba-draft-profiles-an-in-depth-look-at-brandon-miller/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second in the 2023 Draft series, takes an in-depth look at probable #3 pick Brandon Miller. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first in the 2023 Draft series, takes an in-depth look at Amen Thompson. This episode originally contained a now-revised profile on Ausar Thompson; you can find some revised analysis about Ausar in Episode 154. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first in the 2023 Draft series, takes an in-depth look at Amen Thompson. This episode originally contained a now-revised profile on Ausar Thompson; you can find some revised analysis about Ausar in Episode 154. </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-140-2022-2023-season-recap-the-good-and-the-bad-with-brady-fredrickson-of-detroit-bad-boys/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Brady Fredericksen of DBB, recaps the good and the bad of the now-finished 2022-2023 Pistons season, plus the departure of Dwane Casey from the head coaching role. 

(Apologies for the sound issues --- a switch in recording platforms was made necessary about one-third of the way through the episode!) </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Brady Fredericksen of DBB, recaps the good and the bad of the now-finished 2022-2023 Pistons season, plus the departure of Dwane Casey from the head coaching role. <br>
<br>
(Apologies for the sound issues --- a switch in recording platforms was made necessary about one-third of the way through the episode!) </p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 139: Ivey’s Big Night, Where Things Stand, and the New CBA</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-139-ivey-s-big-night-where-things-stand-and-the-new-cba/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:33:06 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks on Jaden Ivey's big night against the Heat, answers some listener-submitted questions about who might stay and who might go in the offseason and about James Wiseman's performance as a Piston so far, and concludes with some analysis of the changes found in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks on Jaden Ivey's big night against the Heat, answers some listener-submitted questions about who might stay and who might go in the offseason and about James Wiseman's performance as a Piston so far, and concludes with some analysis of the changes found in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-138-almost-there/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:58:03 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode (posted later in the week due to sickness, then re-posted due to hosting issues) discusses the misery of watching the Pistons down the stretch of this season, speaks on the unlikely possibility of a future Duren - Wiseman duo in the frontcourt, analyzes Isaiah Stewart's season performance at power forward, and expands on whether or not Wiseman and Bagley are both likely to be on the roster next season.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>(This was originally posted on Sunday, then re-uploaded on Monday). </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode (posted later in the week due to sickness, then re-posted due to hosting issues) discusses the misery of watching the Pistons down the stretch of this season, speaks on the unlikely possibility of a future Duren - Wiseman duo in the frontcourt, analyzes Isaiah Stewart's season performance at power forward, and expands on whether or not Wiseman and Bagley are both likely to be on the roster next season.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>(This was originally posted on Sunday, then re-uploaded on Monday). </p>
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(This was originally posted on Sunday, then re-uploaded on Monday). ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 137: Jaden Ivey’s First-Team All-Rookie Case</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-137-jaden-ivey-s-first-team-all-rookie-case/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-137-jaden-ivey-s-first-team-all-rookie-case/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode checks in on Jaden Ivey, goes over his case for All-Rookie, compares him to Scoot Henderson, and answers some listener-submitted questions.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode checks in on Jaden Ivey, goes over his case for All-Rookie, compares him to Scoot Henderson, and answers some listener-submitted questions.</p>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-136-the-qualities-of-an-nba-postseason-rotation-player/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-136-the-qualities-of-an-nba-postseason-rotation-player/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode describes the necessary traits of a qualified NBA postseason rotation player. What does it take, and how many players on the current roster could realistically play on the postseason roster of a good NBA team?</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode describes the necessary traits of a qualified NBA postseason rotation player. What does it take, and how many players on the current roster could realistically play on the postseason roster of a good NBA team?</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-135-recapping-the-troy-weaver-s-regime-thus-far/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps and analyzes Troy Weaver's decisions to date, in the midst of this third consecutive rebuilding season for the Pistons.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps and analyzes Troy Weaver's decisions to date, in the midst of this third consecutive rebuilding season for the Pistons.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-134-was-that-trade-wise-man/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the trade that brought James Wiseman to Detroit: the background, Wiseman as a player, considerations, and what would make the trade a success.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the trade that brought James Wiseman to Detroit: the background, Wiseman as a player, considerations, and what would make the trade a success.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 133: The Trade Deadline &amp; the Rest of the Season (with Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press &amp; The Pistons Pulse)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-133-the-trade-deadline-the-rest-of-the-season-with-omari-sankofa-ii-of-the-detroit-free-press-the-pistons-pulse/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-133-the-trade-deadline-the-rest-of-the-season-with-omari-sankofa-ii-of-the-detroit-free-press-the-pistons-pulse/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, with guest Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press and the Pistons Pulse, talks the upcoming trade deadline, the offseason, and how to find some enjoyment in the remainder of the season.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, with guest Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press and the Pistons Pulse, talks the upcoming trade deadline, the offseason, and how to find some enjoyment in the remainder of the season.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-132-playoffs/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>News has it that the organization has ardent hopes of making the playoffs next season. What route could the Pistons follow to get there?</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>News has it that the organization has ardent hopes of making the playoffs next season. What route could the Pistons follow to get there?</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-131-mailbag/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-131-mailbag/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This somewhat-meandering mailbag answers listener-submitted questions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sorry for the lack of an episode last week; some difficult things were going on.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This somewhat-meandering mailbag answers listener-submitted questions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sorry for the lack of an episode last week; some difficult things were going on.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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Sorry for the lack of an episode last week; some difficult things were going on.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 130: Midseason Review! (with Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-130-midseason-review-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-130-midseason-review-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, reviews the season-so-far at (slightly past) the midway point: thoughts on the season to date, developments versus expectations, and player grades for the youth.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Three years after the Pistons made the decision to pivot to a rebuild, where does the progress stand? Some discussion on that, plus talk of Marvin Bagley's upcoming absence, Hamidou Diallo's return to the rotation, and Killian Hayes' recent suspension.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Three years after the Pistons made the decision to pivot to a rebuild, where does the progress stand? Some discussion on that, plus talk of Marvin Bagley's upcoming absence, Hamidou Diallo's return to the rotation, and Killian Hayes' recent suspension.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Three years after the Pistons made the decision to pivot to a rebuild, where does the progress stand? Some discussion on that, plus talk of Marvin Bagley's upcoming absence, Hamidou Diallo's return to the rotation, and Killian Hayes' recent suspension.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 128: Areas of Improvement</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-128-areas-of-improvement/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-128-areas-of-improvement/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode goes over important areas in which each of the team's significant young players (sans the injured Cade) would do well to improve, plus some discussion about the team's ugly collapse against the Clippers.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode goes over important areas in which each of the team's significant young players (sans the injured Cade) would do well to improve, plus some discussion about the team's ugly collapse against the Clippers.</p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-127-something-positive/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode analyzes the positive for each of the team's young players, in a fashion that is hopefully somewhat uplifting.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>(Recorded on 12/17 for posting on 12/21; hopefully nothing outdates it before it's posted.)</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode analyzes the positive for each of the team's young players, in a fashion that is hopefully somewhat uplifting.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>(Recorded on 12/17 for posting on 12/21; hopefully nothing outdates it before it's posted.)</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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(Recorded on 12/17 for posting on 12/21; hopefully nothing outdates it before it's posted.)]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 126: Recent Developments</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-126-recent-developments/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-126-recent-developments/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explains the podcast's recent hiatus, criticizes Dwane Casey, and discusses whether or not Bojan Bogdanovic should be traded.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode explains the podcast's recent hiatus, criticizes Dwane Casey, and discusses whether or not Bojan Bogdanovic should be traded.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 125: Lineup Changes, the Rookies, and Killian Hayes (with Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys)</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-125-lineup-changes-the-rookies-and-killian-hayes-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, goes over the play of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren so far, details Killian Hayes' stretch of improved play, and talks the changes in the starting lineup.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Note: Last week's episode did not post properly. Sorry about that.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, goes over the play of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren so far, details Killian Hayes' stretch of improved play, and talks the changes in the starting lineup.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Note: Last week's episode did not post properly. Sorry about that.</p>
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Note: Last week's episode did not post properly. Sorry about that.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 124: Signs of Progress!</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 124: Signs of Progress!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-124-signs-of-progress/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-124-signs-of-progress/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode checks in on the signs of progress seen over the past week, particularly in the area of one Cade Cunningham. </p>
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<p>21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/  </p>
<p>NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms.</p>
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<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode checks in on the signs of progress seen over the past week, particularly in the area of one Cade Cunningham. </p>
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<p>If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). </p>
<p>21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/  </p>
<p>NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms.</p>
<p><br>
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<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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        <title>Episode 123: A Calm Take on the Early Struggles</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 123: A Calm Take on the Early Struggles</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-123-a-calm-take-on-the-early-struggles/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-123-a-calm-take-on-the-early-struggles/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode analyzes the frustrating start to the season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode analyzes the frustrating start to the season.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode analyzes the frustrating start to the season.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 122: On the Eve of the Regular Season</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 122: On the Eve of the Regular Season</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-122-on-the-eve-of-the-regular-season/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-122-on-the-eve-of-the-regular-season/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features a final preview of the regular season: predictions for the first 20 games and the season as a whole, and discussion of what to look for with regard to each of the roster's major players of interest.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features a final preview of the regular season: predictions for the first 20 games and the season as a whole, and discussion of what to look for with regard to each of the roster's major players of interest.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features a final preview of the regular season: predictions for the first 20 games and the season as a whole, and discussion of what to look for with regard to each of the roster's major players of interest.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 121: Preseason-so-Far Takeaways</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 121: Preseason-so-Far Takeaways</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-121-preseason-so-far-takeaways/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-121-preseason-so-far-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses takeaways from the team's first three of four preseason games.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses takeaways from the team's first three of four preseason games.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses takeaways from the team's first three of four preseason games.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 120: Season Preview, Storylines, and Training Camp Takeaways (with Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 120: Season Preview, Storylines, and Training Camp Takeaways (with Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-120-season-preview-storylines-and-training-camp-takeaways-with-omari-sankofa-ii-of-the-detroit-free-press/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-120-season-preview-storylines-and-training-camp-takeaways-with-omari-sankofa-ii-of-the-detroit-free-press/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press, previews the 2022-2023 season: season storylines to watch, projected lineups, training camp takeaways, and more!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press, previews the 2022-2023 season: season storylines to watch, projected lineups, training camp takeaways, and more!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bg436s/HOC2251071689.mp3" length="41779205" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring guest Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press, previews the 2022-2023 season: season storylines to watch, projected lineups, training camp takeaways, and more!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode 119: Bojan Bojan Bojan (with Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 119: Bojan Bojan Bojan (with Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-119-bojan-bojan-bojan-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-119-bojan-bojan-bojan-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, analyzes the Bojan Bogdanovic trade: what he'll bring to the Pistons, what he won't bring, what role he may play on the roster, and how his addition could impact next season's lineups.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, analyzes the Bojan Bogdanovic trade: what he'll bring to the Pistons, what he won't bring, what role he may play on the roster, and how his addition could impact next season's lineups.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, analyzes the Bojan Bogdanovic trade: what he'll bring to the Pistons, what he won't bring, what role he may play on the roster, and how his addition could impact next season's lineups.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-118-unfortunate-pistons-history-the-van-gundy-era/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-118-unfortunate-pistons-history-the-van-gundy-era/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 117: Meanwhile, at the Central Division of Doom! (A Central Division Preview)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-117-meanwhile-at-the-central-division-of-doom-a-central-division-preview/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-117-meanwhile-at-the-central-division-of-doom-a-central-division-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews the impressive Central Division and discusses where the Pistons are likely to finish in the standings in a very strong Eastern Conference.</p>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-116-impromptu-mailbag-episode/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-116-impromptu-mailbag-episode/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This spontaneous mailbag episode answers a variety of impromptu listener-submitted questions.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 115: 2021-2022 Season-in-Review - Cade Cunningham (with Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-115-2021-2022-season-in-review-cade-cunningham-with-bryce-simon-of-motor-city-hoops-and-the-pistons-pulse/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-115-2021-2022-season-in-review-cade-cunningham-with-bryce-simon-of-motor-city-hoops-and-the-pistons-pulse/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, recaps Cade Cunningham's 2021-2022 season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, recaps Cade Cunningham's 2021-2022 season.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 114: 2021-2022 Season-in-Review - Isaiah Stewart (With Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-114-2021-2022-season-in-review-isaiah-stewart-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-114-2021-2022-season-in-review-isaiah-stewart-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys, recaps Isaiah Stewart's 2021-2022 season and discusses a bit about his future.</p>
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        <title>Episode 113: 2021-2022 Seasons in Review - Hamidou Diallo, Saben Lee, and Kelly Olynyk</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 113: 2021-2022 Seasons in Review - Hamidou Diallo, Saben Lee, and Kelly Olynyk</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-113-2021-2022-seasons-in-review-hamidou-diallo-saben-lee-and-kelly-olynyk/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-113-2021-2022-seasons-in-review-hamidou-diallo-saben-lee-and-kelly-olynyk/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>Next two weeks: Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode reviews the 2021-2022 seasons of Hamidou Diallo, Saben Lee, and Kelly Olynyk.</p>
<p>Next two weeks: Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham.</p>
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Next two weeks: Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 112: 2021-2022 Season in Review - Killian Hayes and (very briefly) Cory Joseph</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-112-2021-2022-season-in-review-killian-hayes-and-very-briefly-cory-joseph/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-112-2021-2022-season-in-review-killian-hayes-and-very-briefly-cory-joseph/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the 2021-2022 seasons of Killian Hayes and (very briefly) Cory Joseph.</p>
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 111: 2021-2022 Season in Review - Saddiq Bey</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-111-2021-2022-season-in-review-saddiq-bey/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-111-2021-2022-season-in-review-saddiq-bey/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Saddiq Bey's 2021-2022 season.</p>
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 110: 2021-2022 Season in Review - Marvin Bagley</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 110: 2021-2022 Season in Review - Marvin Bagley</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-110-2021-2022-season-in-review-marvin-bagley/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-110-2021-2022-season-in-review-marvin-bagley/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Marvin Bagley's short 2022 season with the Pistons and discusses areas of necessary improvement.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Marvin Bagley's short 2022 season with the Pistons and discusses areas of necessary improvement.</p>
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 109: Summer League Recap &amp; Next Season’s Potential Lineups (With Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys and HoopsHabit)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 109: Summer League Recap &amp; Next Season’s Potential Lineups (With Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys and HoopsHabit)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-109-summer-league-recap-next-season-s-potential-lineups-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys-and-hoopshabit/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-109-summer-league-recap-next-season-s-potential-lineups-with-jack-kelly-of-detroit-bad-boys-and-hoopshabit/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys and HoopsHabit, recaps the team's Summer League and goes in-depth on potential starting lineups for next season.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Jack Kelly of Detroit Bad Boys and HoopsHabit, recaps the team's Summer League and goes in-depth on potential starting lineups for next season.</p>
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 108: Change of Pace - Let’s Talk Pistons History (with Keith Trudeau and Mike Payton of Bad Boys &amp; Beyond)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 108: Change of Pace - Let’s Talk Pistons History (with Keith Trudeau and Mike Payton of Bad Boys &amp; Beyond)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-108-change-of-pace-let-s-talk-pistons-history-with-keith-trudeau-and-mike-payton-of-bad-boys-beyond/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-108-change-of-pace-let-s-talk-pistons-history-with-keith-trudeau-and-mike-payton-of-bad-boys-beyond/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded in the midst of Summer League, features Keith Trudeau and Mike Payton of Pistons history podcast Bad Boys & Beyond, who join to (of course!) talk some Pistons history!</p>
<p>Summer League recap episode next week!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded in the midst of Summer League, features Keith Trudeau and Mike Payton of Pistons history podcast Bad Boys & Beyond, who join to (of course!) talk some Pistons history!</p>
<p>Summer League recap episode next week!</p>
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Summer League recap episode next week!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 107: Free Agency Recap, More on the Draft, and Roster Outlook (with Sean Corp of Detroit Bad Boys)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 107: Free Agency Recap, More on the Draft, and Roster Outlook (with Sean Corp of Detroit Bad Boys)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-107-free-agency-recap-more-on-the-draft-and-roster-outlook-with-sean-corp-of-detroit-bad-boys/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-107-free-agency-recap-more-on-the-draft-and-roster-outlook-with-sean-corp-of-detroit-bad-boys/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Sean Corp of Detroit Bad Boys, recaps free agency, talks more about the Draft, and explores how next season's roster might come together.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest Sean Corp of Detroit Bad Boys, recaps free agency, talks more about the Draft, and explores how next season's roster might come together.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-106-draft-recap-and-free-agency-preview/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-106-draft-recap-and-free-agency-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the draft, previews free agency, and goes in-depth on last night's trade between the Pistons and the Knicks. Thank you to Chandler for guesting on the show!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the draft, previews free agency, and goes in-depth on last night's trade between the Pistons and the Knicks. Thank you to Chandler for guesting on the show!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 105: 2022 Pre-NBA Draft Roundup (with Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 105: 2022 Pre-NBA Draft Roundup (with Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-105-2022-pre-nba-draft-roundup-with-bryce-simon-of-motor-city-hoops-and-the-pistons-pulse/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-105-2022-pre-nba-draft-roundup-with-bryce-simon-of-motor-city-hoops-and-the-pistons-pulse/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Bryce Simon from Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, rounds up the pre-draft process with a discussion of the three prospects most likely to be the Pistons' pick at #5 (Bennedict Mathurin, Jaden Ivey, and Keegan Murray), amongst other draft-related subjects. Thank you to Bryce for guesting on the show!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Bryce Simon from Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, rounds up the pre-draft process with a discussion of the three prospects most likely to be the Pistons' pick at #5 (Bennedict Mathurin, Jaden Ivey, and Keegan Murray), amongst other draft-related subjects. Thank you to Bryce for guesting on the show!</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring Bryce Simon from Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, rounds up the pre-draft process with a discussion of the three prospects most likely to be the Pistons' pick at #5 (Bennedict Mathurin, Jaden Ivey, and Keegan Murray), amongst other draft-related subjects. Thank you to Bryce for guesting on the show!]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 104: 2022 NBA Draft Prospect Shorts - Dyson Daniels (and more!)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 104: 2022 NBA Draft Prospect Shorts - Dyson Daniels (and more!)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-104-2022-nba-draft-prospect-shorts-dyson-daniels-and-more/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-104-2022-nba-draft-prospect-shorts-dyson-daniels-and-more/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode provides a short profile on top-ten 2022 Draft prospect Dyson Daniels, and goes into lesser detail on Johnny Davis, Ochai Agbaji, and AJ Griffin.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode provides a short profile on top-ten 2022 Draft prospect Dyson Daniels, and goes into lesser detail on Johnny Davis, Ochai Agbaji, and AJ Griffin.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode provides a short profile on top-ten 2022 Draft prospect Dyson Daniels, and goes into lesser detail on Johnny Davis, Ochai Agbaji, and AJ Griffin.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 103: 2022 NBA Draft Prospect Shorts - Tari Eason and Jeremy Sohan</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 103: 2022 NBA Draft Prospect Shorts - Tari Eason and Jeremy Sohan</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-103-2022-nba-draft-prospect-shorts-tari-eason-and-jeremy-sohan/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-103-2022-nba-draft-prospect-shorts-tari-eason-and-jeremy-sohan/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a succinct look at 2022 NBA Draft prospects Tari Eason and Jeremy Sochan.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a succinct look at 2022 NBA Draft prospects Tari Eason and Jeremy Sochan.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a succinct look at 2022 NBA Draft prospects Tari Eason and Jeremy Sochan.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 102: 2022 NBA Draft Prospect Shorts - Jalen Duren and Mark Williams</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 102: 2022 NBA Draft Prospect Shorts - Jalen Duren and Mark Williams</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-102-2022-nba-draft-prospect-shorts-jalen-duren-and-mark-williams/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-102-2022-nba-draft-prospect-shorts-jalen-duren-and-mark-williams/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of a planned series of draft prospect shorts (derailed by a case of COVID) leading up to Draft day, takes a look at Jalen Duren and Mark Williams.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).</p>
<p>21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of a planned series of draft prospect shorts (derailed by a case of COVID) leading up to Draft day, takes a look at Jalen Duren and Mark Williams.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).</p>
<p>21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kd1rys/HOC6090601091.mp3" length="27542938" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, the first of a planned series of draft prospect shorts (derailed by a case of COVID) leading up to Draft day, takes a look at Jalen Duren and Mark Williams.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 101: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Keegan Murray</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 101: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Keegan Murray</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-101-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-keegan-murray/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-101-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-keegan-murray/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at highly-ranked draft prospect Keegan Murray. Thank you to Price for guesting on the show once more. This episode will be followed up with a series of shorter evaluations of prospects likely to be selected later in the lottery, with an eye toward potential draft targets should the Pistons acquire another lottery pick in a prospective Jerami Grant trade.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a close look at highly-ranked draft prospect Keegan Murray. Thank you to Price for guesting on the show once more. This episode will be followed up with a series of shorter evaluations of prospects likely to be selected later in the lottery, with an eye toward potential draft targets should the Pistons acquire another lottery pick in a prospective Jerami Grant trade.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a close look at highly-ranked draft prospect Keegan Murray. Thank you to Price for guesting on the show once more. This episode will be followed up with a series of shorter evaluations of prospects likely to be selected later in the lottery, with an eye toward potential draft targets should the Pistons acquire another lottery pick in a prospective Jerami Grant trade.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 100: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Jaden Ivey</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 100: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Jaden Ivey</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-100-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-jaden-ivey/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-100-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-jaden-ivey/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 23:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a deep dive into consensus top-five pick Jaden Ivey: strengths, weaknesses, fit, and so on. Thank you to Price for guesting again on the show.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a deep dive into consensus top-five pick Jaden Ivey: strengths, weaknesses, fit, and so on. Thank you to Price for guesting again on the show.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a deep dive into consensus top-five pick Jaden Ivey: strengths, weaknesses, fit, and so on. Thank you to Price for guesting again on the show.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:duration>4301</itunes:duration>
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        <title>Episode 99: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Bennedict Mathurin</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 99: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Bennedict Mathurin</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-99-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-bennedict-mathurin/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-99-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-bennedict-mathurin/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 22:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a deep dive into consensus lottery pick Bennedict Mathurin, who has been reported to be of interest to the Pistons. Thanks to Mathurin superfan Price for guesting on the show!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a deep dive into consensus lottery pick Bennedict Mathurin, who has been reported to be of interest to the Pistons. Thanks to Mathurin superfan Price for guesting on the show!</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a deep dive into consensus lottery pick Bennedict Mathurin, who has been reported to be of interest to the Pistons. Thanks to Mathurin superfan Price for guesting on the show!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Episode 98: The Pistons Will Have Good Options at #5 (Plus the DeAndre Ayton Question)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 98: The Pistons Will Have Good Options at #5 (Plus the DeAndre Ayton Question)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-98-the-pistons-will-have-good-options-at-5-plus-the-deandre-ayton-question/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-98-the-pistons-will-have-good-options-at-5-plus-the-deandre-ayton-question/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 08:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the draft lottery, discusses the team's options at #5, talks how the results of the lottery might impact Jerami Grant's future in Detroit and goes in-depth on DeAndre Ayton and his potential value to the Pistons.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Draft prospect cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the draft lottery, discusses the team's options at #5, talks how the results of the lottery might impact Jerami Grant's future in Detroit and goes in-depth on DeAndre Ayton and his potential value to the Pistons.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Draft prospect cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode recaps the draft lottery, discusses the team's options at #5, talks how the results of the lottery might impact Jerami Grant's future in Detroit and goes in-depth on DeAndre Ayton and his potential value to the Pistons.
 
Draft prospect cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 97: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Chet Holmgren</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 97: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Chet Holmgren</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-97-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-chet-holmgren/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-97-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-chet-holmgren/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 02:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the third of our draft series, takes a detailed look at consensus top-three 2022 Draft prospect Chet Holmgren.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the third of our draft series, takes a detailed look at consensus top-three 2022 Draft prospect Chet Holmgren.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d0s3ks/HOC2587367044.mp3" length="54877225" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, the third of our draft series, takes a detailed look at consensus top-three 2022 Draft prospect Chet Holmgren.
 
Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 96: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Jabari Smith Jr.</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 96: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Jabari Smith Jr.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-96-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-jabari-smith-jr/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-96-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-jabari-smith-jr/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 22:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our draft series, takes a detailed look at top-three 2022 Draft prospect Jabari Smith Jr.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our draft series, takes a detailed look at top-three 2022 Draft prospect Jabari Smith Jr.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, the second of our draft series, takes a detailed look at top-three 2022 Draft prospect Jabari Smith Jr.
 
Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 95: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Paolo Banchero</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 95: 2022 NBA Draft Prospects - An In-Depth Look at Paolo Banchero</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-95-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-paolo-banchero/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-95-2022-nba-draft-prospects-an-in-depth-look-at-paolo-banchero/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a detailed look at consensus top-three draftee Paolo Banchero. </p>
<p>Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes a detailed look at consensus top-three draftee Paolo Banchero. </p>
<p>Draft player cards: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6ZaAu30Rb4ovrjY-8ifK6OXJGYvtZIEMad8DGWh9Zg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
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        <title>Episode 94: Troy Weaver Sticking to the Plan &amp; Top Seven Prospects</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-94-troy-weaver-sticking-to-the-plan-top-seven-prospects/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode dissects and discusses important bits of the end-of-season press conference featuring Troy Weaver and Dwane Casey, then goes into each host's top-seven draft big board. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode dissects and discusses important bits of the end-of-season press conference featuring Troy Weaver and Dwane Casey, then goes into each host's top-seven draft big board. </p>
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        <title>Episode 93: End-of-Season Retrospective - Storylines and Takeaways</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-93-end-of-season-retrospective-storylines-and-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of our offseason series, journeys through a retrospective of the recently-concluded season, visiting season storylines, takeaways, and more. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of our offseason series, journeys through a retrospective of the recently-concluded season, visiting season storylines, takeaways, and more. </p>
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        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a0gl3t/HOC7704106035.mp3" length="51547467" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, the first of our offseason series, journeys through a retrospective of the recently-concluded season, visiting season storylines, takeaways, and more. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 92: The Pistons are Building the Right Way</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-92-the-pistons-are-building-the-right-way/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the way in which the front office has gone about building the roster and team culture, and checks in on lottery odds. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the way in which the front office has gone about building the roster and team culture, and checks in on lottery odds. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses the way in which the front office has gone about building the roster and team culture, and checks in on lottery odds. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 91: Cade Cunningham is the Best Player in His Draft Class, But You Already Knew That</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 91: Cade Cunningham is the Best Player in His Draft Class, But You Already Knew That</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-91-cade-cunningham-is-the-best-player-in-his-draft-class-but-you-already-knew-that/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-91-cade-cunningham-is-the-best-player-in-his-draft-class-but-you-already-knew-that/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Cade's big game against the Nets and what it portends for his future, Marvin Bagley's ceiling and prospective role with the Pistons, Killian Hayes's recent improvements, and the likelihood that Beef Stew enjoys eating beef stew. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Cade's big game against the Nets and what it portends for his future, Marvin Bagley's ceiling and prospective role with the Pistons, Killian Hayes's recent improvements, and the likelihood that Beef Stew enjoys eating beef stew. </p>
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        <title>Episode 90: Should the Pistons Trade Jerami Grant for Another Lottery Pick? Plus March Madness Check-in</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 90: Should the Pistons Trade Jerami Grant for Another Lottery Pick? Plus March Madness Check-in</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-90-should-the-pistons-trade-jerami-grant-for-another-lottery-pick-plus-march-madness-check-in/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-90-should-the-pistons-trade-jerami-grant-for-another-lottery-pick-plus-march-madness-check-in/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the Portland Trail Blazers' reported (by Shams Charania) interest in acquiring Jerami Grant in the offseason and Saddiq Bey's fifty-point game and prospective ceiling, and checks in on notable prospects after the first two rounds of March Madness. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the Portland Trail Blazers' reported (by Shams Charania) interest in acquiring Jerami Grant in the offseason and Saddiq Bey's fifty-point game and prospective ceiling, and checks in on notable prospects after the first two rounds of March Madness. </p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 89: March Madness Prospect Preview Extravaganza &amp; the Resting Players Question</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-89-march-madness-prospect-preview-extravaganza-the-resting-players-question/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-89-march-madness-prospect-preview-extravaganza-the-resting-players-question/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This extra-length episode goes in with detail ahead of March Madness on the top draft prospects: strengths, weaknesses, and what to watch for from them in the NCAA Tournament. It also features some discussion on the upsides and downsides of resting players down the stretch for the sake of draft position. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This extra-length episode goes in with detail ahead of March Madness on the top draft prospects: strengths, weaknesses, and what to watch for from them in the NCAA Tournament. It also features some discussion on the upsides and downsides of resting players down the stretch for the sake of draft position. </p>
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        <title>Episode 88: Cade, the Rookie of the Year Race, and More (featuring Bryce of Motor City Hoops &amp; The Pistons Pulse)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 88: Cade, the Rookie of the Year Race, and More (featuring Bryce of Motor City Hoops &amp; The Pistons Pulse)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-88-cade-the-rookie-of-the-year-race-and-more-featuring-bryce-of-motor-city-hoops-the-pistons-pulse/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-88-cade-the-rookie-of-the-year-race-and-more-featuring-bryce-of-motor-city-hoops-the-pistons-pulse/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Bryce of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, discusses Cade Cunningham's continued impressive play, where he stands in the Rookie of the Year race, Jerami Grant's return to form, and Isaiah Livers' promising start. Thanks to Bryce for joining us on the show!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring Bryce of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, discusses Cade Cunningham's continued impressive play, where he stands in the Rookie of the Year race, Jerami Grant's return to form, and Isaiah Livers' promising start. Thanks to Bryce for joining us on the show!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 87: Winning While Tanking, Kelly Olynyk’s Positive Impact, &amp; Saddiq Bey Doing the Right Things</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 87: Winning While Tanking, Kelly Olynyk’s Positive Impact, &amp; Saddiq Bey Doing the Right Things</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-87-winning-while-tanking-kelly-olynyk-s-positive-impact-saddiq-bey-doing-the-right-things/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-87-winning-while-tanking-kelly-olynyk-s-positive-impact-saddiq-bey-doing-the-right-things/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses how to enjoy wins while still hoping for a proper tank, Saddiq Bey's ever-continuing improvement, Kelly Olynyk's assets versus those of Isaiah Stewart, how to fix Killian Hayes, the current frontrunners for NBA MVP, and more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses how to enjoy wins while still hoping for a proper tank, Saddiq Bey's ever-continuing improvement, Kelly Olynyk's assets versus those of Isaiah Stewart, how to fix Killian Hayes, the current frontrunners for NBA MVP, and more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Episode 86: The Stretch Run, the Draft, and the Offseason (featuring James Edwards of The Athletic)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 86: The Stretch Run, the Draft, and the Offseason (featuring James Edwards of The Athletic)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-86-the-stretch-run-the-draft-and-the-offseason-featuring-james-edwards-of-the-athletic/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-86-the-stretch-run-the-draft-and-the-offseason-featuring-james-edwards-of-the-athletic/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring special guest James Edwards---Pistons writer for The Athletic---discusses with James what he expects from the remainder of the season, the draft, free agency, and more. Many thanks to James for joining us on the show!  </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring special guest James Edwards---Pistons writer for The Athletic---discusses with James what he expects from the remainder of the season, the draft, free agency, and more. Many thanks to James for joining us on the show!  </p>
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        <title>Episode 85: Bagley First Impressions, Saddiq Bey’s Progress, Cade Lineups, and More</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 85: Bagley First Impressions, Saddiq Bey’s Progress, Cade Lineups, and More</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-85-bagley-first-impressions-saddiq-bey-s-progress-cade-lineups-and-more/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-85-bagley-first-impressions-saddiq-bey-s-progress-cade-lineups-and-more/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode shares impressions on Marvin Bagley's debut, discusses Saddiq Bey's continued progress, explores some oddities about Cade Cunningham's common lineups, and says yet more nice things about Hamidou Diallo. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode shares impressions on Marvin Bagley's debut, discusses Saddiq Bey's continued progress, explores some oddities about Cade Cunningham's common lineups, and says yet more nice things about Hamidou Diallo. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 84: Trade Deadline Special - Bagley, Grant, and the Rest of the NBA</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 84: Trade Deadline Special - Bagley, Grant, and the Rest of the NBA</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the three Pistons named to the Rising Stars Game---Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart---Killian Hayes' move to the bench, and the early consequences of Jerami Grant's return to the lineup. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the three Pistons named to the Rising Stars Game---Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart---Killian Hayes' move to the bench, and the early consequences of Jerami Grant's return to the lineup. </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-82-cade-is-ready-to-compete-but-is-the-organization/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the organization's prospective timeline in building around Cade Cunningham and revisits the Jerami Grant situation. (Recorded prior to Cade's big game against the Nuggets.)</p>
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        <title>Episode 81: Where Things Stand Halfway Through the Season</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-81-where-things-stand-halfway-through-the-season/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the performances of Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Hamidou Diallo, and Isaiah Stewart at the halfway mark of the season, with some miscellaneous discussion besides. </p>
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        <title>Episode 80: Is the Season Going as Planned?</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Inside the NBA's shots at the Pistons, debates whether or not the season is going according to plan in any capacity, talks Killian Hayes's struggles and the recent successes of Saddiq Bey and Hamidou Diallo, and briefly recaps the trade which brought Bol Bol to Detroit. </p>
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        <title>Episode 78: Early NBA Draft Preview</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-78-early-nba-draft-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode changes course to review some of the current top prospects for the 2022 NBA Draft: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, Jaden Hardy, and Jalen Duren. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode changes course to review some of the current top prospects for the 2022 NBA Draft: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, Jaden Hardy, and Jalen Duren. </p>
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        <title>Episode 77: Jerami Grant Trade Scenarios</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-77-jerami-grant-trade-scenarios/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:48:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode picks up where the last left off, exploring more potential Jerami Grant trade scenarios. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode picks up where the last left off, exploring more potential Jerami Grant trade scenarios. </p>
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        <title>Episode 76: Nobody Hands These Pistons a 15th Straight Loss</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 76: Nobody Hands These Pistons a 15th Straight Loss</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-76-nobody-hands-these-pistons-a-15th-straight-loss/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-76-nobody-hands-these-pistons-a-15th-straight-loss/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the team's streak-breaking win against the Heat, the resurgence of Saddiq Bey, and the manner in which the team has functioned differently without the recently-injured Jerami Grant, and gets started on hypothetical Grant trade scenarios.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the team's streak-breaking win against the Heat, the resurgence of Saddiq Bey, and the manner in which the team has functioned differently without the recently-injured Jerami Grant, and gets started on hypothetical Grant trade scenarios.</p>
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        <title>Episode 75: On Various Pistons-Related Subjects</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-75-on-various-pistons-related-subjects/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode meanders through such topics as potential adjustments to the starting lineup, projections on the ceiling of the Cunningham-Hayes pairing, favorite things about Cade so far, feelings about the course of the season thus far (just how bad was the roster meant to be?) and so on. Recorded prior to news of Jerami Grant's injury. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode meanders through such topics as potential adjustments to the starting lineup, projections on the ceiling of the Cunningham-Hayes pairing, favorite things about Cade so far, feelings about the course of the season thus far (just how bad was the roster meant to be?) and so on. Recorded prior to news of Jerami Grant's injury. </p>
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        <title>Episode 74: Pain.</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-74-pain/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features an exasperated discussion about the manner in which the team has been coached thus far in the season, talks Jerami Grant's future with the team, and praises Cade Cunningham. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features an exasperated discussion about the manner in which the team has been coached thus far in the season, talks Jerami Grant's future with the team, and praises Cade Cunningham. </p>
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        <title>Episode 73: Big Trouble at Little Caesars: Making Sense of Detroit’s Tough Season (so far) - Part Two</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 73: Big Trouble at Little Caesars: Making Sense of Detroit’s Tough Season (so far) - Part Two</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-73-big-trouble-at-little-caesars-making-sense-of-detroit-s-tough-season-so-far-part-two/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-73-big-trouble-at-little-caesars-making-sense-of-detroit-s-tough-season-so-far-part-two/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of two parts, continues to break down the Pistons' persistent struggles to date---from players to coaching to happenstance. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of two parts, continues to break down the Pistons' persistent struggles to date---from players to coaching to happenstance. </p>
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        <title>Episode 72: Big Trouble at Little Caesars: Making Sense of Detroit’s Tough Season (so far) - Part One</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 72: Big Trouble at Little Caesars: Making Sense of Detroit’s Tough Season (so far) - Part One</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-72-big-trouble-at-little-caesars-making-sense-of-detroit-s-tough-season-so-far-part-one/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-72-big-trouble-at-little-caesars-making-sense-of-detroit-s-tough-season-so-far-part-one/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:39:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of two parts, breaks down the Pistons' persistent struggles to date---from players to coaching to happenstance. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of two parts, breaks down the Pistons' persistent struggles to date---from players to coaching to happenstance. </p>
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        <title>Episode 71: Are the Pistons Developing? Cade and Frank’s Big Night, Jerami’s Struggles, and More</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 71: Are the Pistons Developing? Cade and Frank’s Big Night, Jerami’s Struggles, and More</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-71-are-the-pistons-developing-cade-and-frank-s-big-night-jerami-s-struggles-and-more/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-71-are-the-pistons-developing-cade-and-frank-s-big-night-jerami-s-struggles-and-more/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks more on Cade Cunningham's continued success, explores Hamidou Diallo's emergence in the rotation, and discusses Frank Jackson's improvements. We also touch on the ongoing struggles of Saddiq Bey and Killian Hayes (and what's to be done about those), Isaiah Stewart's injury and its potential impact upon an already weak center rotation, and more.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks more on Cade Cunningham's continued success, explores Hamidou Diallo's emergence in the rotation, and discusses Frank Jackson's improvements. We also touch on the ongoing struggles of Saddiq Bey and Killian Hayes (and what's to be done about those), Isaiah Stewart's injury and its potential impact upon an already weak center rotation, and more.</p>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 70: The Good, the bad, and the Casey</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 70: The Good, the bad, and the Casey</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-70-the-good-the-bad-and-the-casey/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode covers a wide range of topics: Cade Cunningham's breakout, Saddiq Bey's (hopeful) return to form, Killian Hayes' outlook, and Dwane Casey's perpetual troubles at coaching an offense. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode covers a wide range of topics: Cade Cunningham's breakout, Saddiq Bey's (hopeful) return to form, Killian Hayes' outlook, and Dwane Casey's perpetual troubles at coaching an offense. </p>
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 69: The emergence of Cade Cunningham &amp; the struggles of Jerami Grant</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 69: The emergence of Cade Cunningham &amp; the struggles of Jerami Grant</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-69-the-emergence-of-cade-cunningham-the-struggles-of-jerami-grant/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-69-the-emergence-of-cade-cunningham-the-struggles-of-jerami-grant/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/e56b2048-0661-3c61-b153-e7f920a9ddbb</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the emergence of Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant's rough start to the season, and Saddiq Bey's ongoing new role on offense. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the emergence of Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant's rough start to the season, and Saddiq Bey's ongoing new role on offense. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxtxid/HOC2321327752.mp3" length="54193478" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses the emergence of Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant's rough start to the season, and Saddiq Bey's ongoing new role on offense. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 68: How can the Pistons give Cade Cunningham and the offense the best chance to succeed?</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 68: How can the Pistons give Cade Cunningham and the offense the best chance to succeed?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-68-how-can-the-pistons-give-cade-cunningham-and-the-offense-the-best-chance-to-succeed/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-68-how-can-the-pistons-give-cade-cunningham-and-the-offense-the-best-chance-to-succeed/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Cade Cunningham's first game, explores his fit with Killian, discusses the best lineup to field around him, analyzes the team's offensive struggles, and looks at the situation at the center position. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Cade Cunningham's first game, explores his fit with Killian, discusses the best lineup to field around him, analyzes the team's offensive struggles, and looks at the situation at the center position. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pwogdj/HOC2197202108.mp3" length="49929955" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode recaps Cade Cunningham's first game, explores his fit with Killian, discusses the best lineup to field around him, analyzes the team's offensive struggles, and looks at the situation at the center position. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 67: Season opener - analysis &amp; takeaways</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 67: Season opener - analysis &amp; takeaways</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-67-season-opener-analysis-takeaways/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-67-season-opener-analysis-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/ce8f8dd9-2e01-36d9-a90e-f3084d027799</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the season opener: takeaways, analysis, and so on. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the season opener: takeaways, analysis, and so on. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2jrgpi/HOC9810579671.mp3" length="37795241" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 66: Final preseason observations &amp; regular season storylines to watch</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 66: Final preseason observations &amp; regular season storylines to watch</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-66-final-preseason-observations-regular-season-storylines-to-watch/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-66-final-preseason-observations-regular-season-storylines-to-watch/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores some further preseason observations, explores player storylines for the regular season, and discusses preferences on the ultimate outcome of the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores some further preseason observations, explores player storylines for the regular season, and discusses preferences on the ultimate outcome of the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xa1fok/HOC7696727368.mp3" length="50422720" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode explores some further preseason observations, explores player storylines for the regular season, and discusses preferences on the ultimate outcome of the season. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 65: Early preseason takeaways</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 65: Early preseason takeaways</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-65-early-preseason-takeaways/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-65-early-preseason-takeaways/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 08:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses takeaways from the first preseason game: the Canadian trio, Saddiq Bey's progression, and so on. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses takeaways from the first preseason game: the Canadian trio, Saddiq Bey's progression, and so on. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s498w3/HOC5683257671.mp3" length="49021369" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses takeaways from the first preseason game: the Canadian trio, Saddiq Bey's progression, and so on. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 64: Pistons ad-libs and prop bets, part two</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 64: Pistons ad-libs and prop bets, part two</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-64-pistons-ad-libs-and-prop-bets-part-two/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-64-pistons-ad-libs-and-prop-bets-part-two/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features Mike and Tommy calling more overs/unders. Topics include the likeliest number of trades made in the upcoming season, Killian Hayes' scoring numbers, Saddiq Bey's three-point percentage, Cade's chances at winning Rookie of the Year, and more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features Mike and Tommy calling more overs/unders. Topics include the likeliest number of trades made in the upcoming season, Killian Hayes' scoring numbers, Saddiq Bey's three-point percentage, Cade's chances at winning Rookie of the Year, and more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6sg8wm/HOC6995513126.mp3" length="38351147" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features Mike and Tommy calling more overs/unders. Topics include the likeliest number of trades made in the upcoming season, Killian Hayes' scoring numbers, Saddiq Bey's three-point percentage, Cade's chances at winning Rookie of the Year, and more. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 63: Pistons ad-libs and prop bets, part one</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 63: Pistons ad-libs and prop bets, part one</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-63-pistons-ad-libs-and-prop-bets-part-one/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-63-pistons-ad-libs-and-prop-bets-part-one/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/0c0e033e-6081-3222-9f94-ad7dd57853bf</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features Mike and Tommy answering a series of ad-libs and calling some overs/unders. Topics include the Pistons' placement in the standings, Cade Cunningham's likeliest eventual backcourt partner for the season, the team's likeliest second-leading scorer (behind Jerami Grant), scoring numbers for Cunningham, and more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features Mike and Tommy answering a series of ad-libs and calling some overs/unders. Topics include the Pistons' placement in the standings, Cade Cunningham's likeliest eventual backcourt partner for the season, the team's likeliest second-leading scorer (behind Jerami Grant), scoring numbers for Cunningham, and more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/umnnue/HOC8511213360.mp3" length="47007011" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features Mike and Tommy answering a series of ad-libs and calling some overs/unders. Topics include the Pistons' placement in the standings, Cade Cunningham's likeliest eventual backcourt partner for the season, the team's likeliest second-leading scorer (behind Jerami Grant), scoring numbers for Cunningham, and more. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 62: Ghosts of Pistons past</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 62: Ghosts of Pistons past</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-62-ghosts-of-pistons-past/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-62-ghosts-of-pistons-past/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 23:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/a5767cf5-044e-301a-9e63-fa0c35623c55</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features the co-hosts sharing their stories of Pistons fandom and discussing their opinions of the organization's past five years. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features the co-hosts sharing their stories of Pistons fandom and discussing their opinions of the organization's past five years. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xqsmpw/HOC7831808958.mp3" length="52604623" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features the co-hosts sharing their stories of Pistons fandom and discussing their opinions of the organization's past five years. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 61: Reviewing/previewing Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart, plus discussing the Sekou trade</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 61: Reviewing/previewing Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart, plus discussing the Sekou trade</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-61-reviewingpreviewing-jerami-grant-saddiq-bey-and-isaiah-stewart-plus-discussing-the-sekou-trade/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-61-reviewingpreviewing-jerami-grant-saddiq-bey-and-isaiah-stewart-plus-discussing-the-sekou-trade/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart. It also reviews the trade that sent Sekou Doumbouya to the Brooklyn Nets. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart. It also reviews the trade that sent Sekou Doumbouya to the Brooklyn Nets. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m3bi2y/HOC6973085422.mp3" length="64508460" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart. It also reviews the trade that sent Sekou Doumbouya to the Brooklyn Nets. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4752966/507573c04a3bd5d72bf67d69d7fac4b5.png" />    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Episode 60: Reviewing/previewing Killian Hayes, Cory Joseph and Saben Lee</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 60: Reviewing/previewing Killian Hayes, Cory Joseph and Saben Lee</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-60-reviewingpreviewing-killian-hayes-cory-joseph-and-saben-lee/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-60-reviewingpreviewing-killian-hayes-cory-joseph-and-saben-lee/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Killian Hayes, Cory Joseph, and Saben Lee. It also features a lengthy discussion about the fit between Hayes and Cade Cunningham. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Killian Hayes, Cory Joseph, and Saben Lee. It also features a lengthy discussion about the fit between Hayes and Cade Cunningham. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <title>Episode 59: Reviewing/previewing Hamidou Diallo, Josh Jackson and Frank Jackson</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 59: Reviewing/previewing Hamidou Diallo, Josh Jackson and Frank Jackson</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-59-reviewingpreviewing-hamidou-diallo-josh-jackson-and-frank-jackson/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-59-reviewingpreviewing-hamidou-diallo-josh-jackson-and-frank-jackson/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson, and Josh Jackson. It also recaps the new contracts signed by Frank and Hamidou, and speaks on which roster player may be moved or cut in order to get the Pistons down to the 15-contract limit by the start of the regular season. </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson, and Josh Jackson. It also recaps the new contracts signed by Frank and Hamidou, and speaks on which roster player may be moved or cut in order to get the Pistons down to the 15-contract limit by the start of the regular season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, the first of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson, and Josh Jackson. It also recaps the new contracts signed by Frank and Hamidou, and speaks on which roster player may be moved or cut in order to get the Pistons down to the 15-contract limit by the start of the regular season. 
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 58: An interview with Frank Garza</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 58: An interview with Frank Garza</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-58-an-interview-with-frank-garza/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-58-an-interview-with-frank-garza/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features Frank Garza, father and trainer of Pistons rookie Luka Garza. Frank speaks about his son's upbringing, training, basketball journey, and character as an individual. He also covers his own experience with Pistons fans, his rising stardom on Pistons Twitter, his initial impressions of the organization, and his observations regarding Summer League.</p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features Frank Garza, father and trainer of Pistons rookie Luka Garza. Frank speaks about his son's upbringing, training, basketball journey, and character as an individual. He also covers his own experience with Pistons fans, his rising stardom on Pistons Twitter, his initial impressions of the organization, and his observations regarding Summer League.</p>
<p> </p>
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]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/he8lw9/HOC8627882561.mp3" length="38369728" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features Frank Garza, father and trainer of Pistons rookie Luka Garza. Frank speaks about his son's upbringing, training, basketball journey, and character as an individual. He also covers his own experience with Pistons fans, his rising stardom on Pistons Twitter, his initial impressions of the organization, and his observations regarding Summer League.
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 57: Mid-Summer League thoughts</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 57: Mid-Summer League thoughts</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-57-mid-summer-league-thoughts/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-57-mid-summer-league-thoughts/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded shortly after the team's third of five Summer League games, discusses individual and team performance. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded shortly after the team's third of five Summer League games, discusses individual and team performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, recorded shortly after the team's third of five Summer League games, discusses individual and team performance. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 56: Returning free agents &amp; Summer League preview</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 56: Returning free agents &amp; Summer League preview</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-56-returning-free-agents-summer-league-preview/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-56-returning-free-agents-summer-league-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the re-signings of free agents Cory Joseph and Saben Lee and previews the fast-upcoming Las Vegas Summer League, in which seven players from the organization will participate.</p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the re-signings of free agents Cory Joseph and Saben Lee and previews the fast-upcoming Las Vegas Summer League, in which seven players from the organization will participate.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses the re-signings of free agents Cory Joseph and Saben Lee and previews the fast-upcoming Las Vegas Summer League, in which seven players from the organization will participate.
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 55: Draft analysis &amp; Kelly Olynyk’s fit</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 55: Draft analysis &amp; Kelly Olynyk’s fit</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-55-draft-analysis-kelly-olynyk-s-fit/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-55-draft-analysis-kelly-olynyk-s-fit/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes deep dives into recent draftees Isaiah Livers and Luka Garza and discusses the signings of Kelly Olynyk and Trey Lyles. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode takes deep dives into recent draftees Isaiah Livers and Luka Garza and discusses the signings of Kelly Olynyk and Trey Lyles. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes deep dives into recent draftees Isaiah Livers and Luka Garza and discusses the signings of Kelly Olynyk and Trey Lyles. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 54: Live draft banter (featuring guest host Matt Schoch)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 54: Live draft banter (featuring guest host Matt Schoch)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-54-live-draft-banter-featuring-guest-host-matt-schoch/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-54-live-draft-banter-featuring-guest-host-matt-schoch/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest host Matt Schoch (formerly of Locked-on Pistons), was recorded throughout the late-first and second rounds of the draft and meanders through various topics including the team's draftees and the Mason Plumlee trade. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring guest host Matt Schoch (formerly of Locked-on Pistons), was recorded throughout the late-first and second rounds of the draft and meanders through various topics including the team's draftees and the Mason Plumlee trade. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring guest host Matt Schoch (formerly of Locked-on Pistons), was recorded throughout the late-first and second rounds of the draft and meanders through various topics including the team's draftees and the Mason Plumlee trade. 
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 53: Final draft thoughts &amp; the bigger picture (featuring guest host 6Man)</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 53: Final draft thoughts &amp; the bigger picture (featuring guest host 6Man)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-53-final-draft-thoughts-the-bigger-picture-featuring-guest-host-6man/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-53-final-draft-thoughts-the-bigger-picture-featuring-guest-host-6man/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring special guest host Wes (6Man on YouTube), discusses final thoughts on the draft and on the bigger picture for the Pistons moving forward. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>(Reuploaded after fixing an audio error -- apologies for the mix-up!)</p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, featuring special guest host Wes (6Man on YouTube), discusses final thoughts on the draft and on the bigger picture for the Pistons moving forward. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>(Reuploaded after fixing an audio error -- apologies for the mix-up!)</p>
<p> </p>
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]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q1ahw5/HOC6343531047.mp3" length="57839320" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, featuring special guest host Wes (6Man on YouTube), discusses final thoughts on the draft and on the bigger picture for the Pistons moving forward. 

 

(Reuploaded after fixing an audio error -- apologies for the mix-up!)
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 52: The roster needs of a contender</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 52: The roster needs of a contender</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-52-the-roster-needs-of-a-contender/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-52-the-roster-needs-of-a-contender/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses, on a theoretical basis and in the context of where the team currently finds itself, the general personnel needs which the Pistons will likely face in the future in the process of building a contender. </p>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses, on a theoretical basis and in the context of where the team currently finds itself, the general personnel needs which the Pistons will likely face in the future in the process of building a contender. </p>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses, on a theoretical basis and in the context of where the team currently finds itself, the general personnel needs which the Pistons will likely face in the future in the process of building a contender. 

 

 
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        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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        <title>Episode 51: Draft trade chatter &amp; Cade’s fit with the Pistons</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 51: Draft trade chatter &amp; Cade’s fit with the Pistons</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-51-draft-trade-chatter-cade-s-fit-with-the-pistons/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-51-draft-trade-chatter-cade-s-fit-with-the-pistons/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the reported trade market for Cade Cunningham, his fit with the Pistons, and why we're confident that he'll ultimately be the name called for the Pistons on draft night. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the reported trade market for Cade Cunningham, his fit with the Pistons, and why we're confident that he'll ultimately be the name called for the Pistons on draft night. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ez1uyf/HOC8329267655.mp3" length="56357206" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses the reported trade market for Cade Cunningham, his fit with the Pistons, and why we're confident that he'll ultimately be the name called for the Pistons on draft night. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Driving to the Basket</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 50: Fiftieth episode mega-mailbag</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 50: Fiftieth episode mega-mailbag</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-50-fiftieth-episode-mega-mailbag/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-50-fiftieth-episode-mega-mailbag/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode answers a plethora of listener-submitted questions. Thank you to everybody who sent in a question! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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        <title>Episode 49: The implications of the first-overall pick (featuring guest host Matt Schoch, former host of Locked On Pistons)</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the overall implications of the Pistons' first-overall selection in the upcoming draft, for both the Pistons and the city of Detroit. Matt Schoch, former longtime host of Locked On Pistons, joins us as guest host. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the overall implications of the Pistons' first-overall selection in the upcoming draft, for both the Pistons and the city of Detroit. Matt Schoch, former longtime host of Locked On Pistons, joins us as guest host. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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        <title>Episode 48: Instant draft lottery reaction</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-48-instant-draft-lottery-reaction/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded in the aftermath of the draft lottery, discusses the team's attainment of the first-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded in the aftermath of the draft lottery, discusses the team's attainment of the first-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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        <title>Episode 47: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Cade Cunningham</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 47: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Cade Cunningham</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-47-2021-draft-previews-an-in-depth-look-at-cade-cunningham/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the fourth of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus first-overall pick Cade Cunningham</p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the fourth of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus first-overall pick Cade Cunningham</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 46: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Jalen Green</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 46: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Jalen Green</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-46-2021-draft-previews-an-in-depth-look-at-jalen-green/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the third of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Jalen Green. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the third of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Jalen Green. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 45: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Evan Mobley</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Evan Mobley. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Evan Mobley. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <title>Episode 44: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Jalen Suggs</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 44: 2021 Draft Previews - An in-depth look at Jalen Suggs</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-44-2021-draft-previews-an-in-depth-look-at-jalen-suggs/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-44-2021-draft-previews-an-in-depth-look-at-jalen-suggs/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first in our draft series, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Jalen Suggs. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first in our draft series, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Jalen Suggs. </p>
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        <title>Episode 43: Reflections on the season, Dwane Casey’s extension and Troy Weaver’s vision</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 43: Reflections on the season, Dwane Casey’s extension and Troy Weaver’s vision</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-43-reflections-on-the-season-dwane-casey-s-extension-and-troy-weaver-s-vision/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-43-reflections-on-the-season-dwane-casey-s-extension-and-troy-weaver-s-vision/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first in our offseason series, discusses our thoughts on the season and its conclusion, Dwane Casey's contract extension, and the first steps toward the realization of Troy Weaver's vision for the roster. </p>
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<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first in our offseason series, discusses our thoughts on the season and its conclusion, Dwane Casey's contract extension, and the first steps toward the realization of Troy Weaver's vision for the roster. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 42: The home stretch and random hypotheticals</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 42: The home stretch and random hypotheticals</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-42-the-home-stretch-and-random-hypotheticals/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-42-the-home-stretch-and-random-hypotheticals/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 00:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode sums up the team's remaining schedule, discusses a few unrelated hypothetical scenarios, and answers some listener-submitted questions. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode sums up the team's remaining schedule, discusses a few unrelated hypothetical scenarios, and answers some listener-submitted questions. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Episode 41: Frank Jackson’s impact, Killian Hayes’ return, and Saddiq Bey’s ceiling</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 41: Frank Jackson’s impact, Killian Hayes’ return, and Saddiq Bey’s ceiling</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-41-frank-jackson-s-impact-killian-hayes-return-and-saddiq-bey-s-ceiling/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-41-frank-jackson-s-impact-killian-hayes-return-and-saddiq-bey-s-ceiling/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 11:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This belatedly-posted episode discusses the emergence and future of Frank Jackson, the look of recent returnee Killian Hayes, and the continuing question of Saddiq Bey's ceiling. </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This belatedly-posted episode discusses the emergence and future of Frank Jackson, the look of recent returnee Killian Hayes, and the continuing question of Saddiq Bey's ceiling. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
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        <title>Episode 40: Rookies redefining their ceilings, Killian returns, &amp; checking in on Josh Jackson and Jerami Grant</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 40: Rookies redefining their ceilings, Killian returns, &amp; checking in on Josh Jackson and Jerami Grant</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-40-rookies-redefining-their-ceilings-killian-returns-checking-in-on-josh-jackson-and-jerami-grant/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-40-rookies-redefining-their-ceilings-killian-returns-checking-in-on-josh-jackson-and-jerami-grant/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode reviews the to-date performance of Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, Josh Jackson, and Jerami Grant, and discusses the return of Killian Hayes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode reviews the to-date performance of Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, Josh Jackson, and Jerami Grant, and discusses the return of Killian Hayes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bo1tpp/HOC3242288383.mp3" length="52942096" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode reviews the to-date performance of Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, Josh Jackson, and Jerami Grant, and discusses the return of Killian Hayes. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 39: Trade deadline recap</title>
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        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-39-trade-deadline-recap/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-39-trade-deadline-recap/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps and discusses what the Pistons did (and did not do) at the trade deadline, speaks on trades made elsewhere in the league and the implications those could have for the Pistons in the race to the bottom of the standings, goes off on some tangents, and ends with some talk on Hamidou Diallo ahead of his probable Pistons debut on Friday. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps and discusses what the Pistons did (and did not do) at the trade deadline, speaks on trades made elsewhere in the league and the implications those could have for the Pistons in the race to the bottom of the standings, goes off on some tangents, and ends with some talk on Hamidou Diallo ahead of his probable Pistons debut on Friday. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode recaps and discusses what the Pistons did (and did not do) at the trade deadline, speaks on trades made elsewhere in the league and the implications those could have for the Pistons in the race to the bottom of the standings, goes off on some tangents, and ends with some talk on Hamidou Diallo ahead of his probable Pistons debut on Friday. 
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 38: Mailbag</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 38: Mailbag</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-38-mailbag/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-38-mailbag/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode answers questions submitted by listeners and concludes with a profile of prospective 2021 top-five draft pick Jalen Green. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode answers questions submitted by listeners and concludes with a profile of prospective 2021 top-five draft pick Jalen Green. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode answers questions submitted by listeners and concludes with a profile of prospective 2021 top-five draft pick Jalen Green. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 37: Midseason Review, Part Two - Player grades continued &amp; Jonathan Kuminga draft profile</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 37: Midseason Review, Part Two - Player grades continued &amp; Jonathan Kuminga draft profile</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-37-midseason-review-part-two-player-grades-continued-jonathan-kuminga-draft-profile/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-37-midseason-review-part-two-player-grades-continued-jonathan-kuminga-draft-profile/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The second half of our two-part midseason episode reviews and grades the remainder of the roster and concludes with a draft profile of prospective top-five 2021 selection Jonathan Kuminga. </p>
<p> </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second half of our two-part midseason episode reviews and grades the remainder of the roster and concludes with a draft profile of prospective top-five 2021 selection Jonathan Kuminga. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q1cs10/HOC1051782423.mp3" length="52660622" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second half of our two-part midseason episode reviews and grades the remainder of the roster and concludes with a draft profile of prospective top-five 2021 selection Jonathan Kuminga. 
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        <title>Episode 37: Midseason Review, Part One - Blake Griffin’s legacy, the Diallo trade, Sekou’s future, player grades</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 37: Midseason Review, Part One - Blake Griffin’s legacy, the Diallo trade, Sekou’s future, player grades</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-37-midseason-review-part-one-blake-griffin-s-legacy-the-diallo-trade-sekou-s-future-player-grades/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-37-midseason-review-part-one-blake-griffin-s-legacy-the-diallo-trade-sekou-s-future-player-grades/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The first in our two-part midseason episode discusses Blake Griffin's legacy in Detroit, the trade of Svi Mykailiuk for Hamidou Diallo, and Sekou Doumbouya's status as the sole holdover from the pre-Weaver era and his future in Detroit, and finishes with midseason reviews and grades of Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, and Saddiq Bey. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first in our two-part midseason episode discusses Blake Griffin's legacy in Detroit, the trade of Svi Mykailiuk for Hamidou Diallo, and Sekou Doumbouya's status as the sole holdover from the pre-Weaver era and his future in Detroit, and finishes with midseason reviews and grades of Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, and Saddiq Bey. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first in our two-part midseason episode discusses Blake Griffin's legacy in Detroit, the trade of Svi Mykailiuk for Hamidou Diallo, and Sekou Doumbouya's status as the sole holdover from the pre-Weaver era and his future in Detroit, and finishes with midseason reviews and grades of Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, and Saddiq Bey. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 36: The point guard situation, early trade deadline preview, and a check-in on the standings</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 36: The point guard situation, early trade deadline preview, and a check-in on the standings</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-36-the-point-guard-situation-early-trade-deadline-preview-and-a-check-in-on-the-standings/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-36-the-point-guard-situation-early-trade-deadline-preview-and-a-check-in-on-the-standings/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/16ccb297-87cb-33f4-9b19-fa88cd876811</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the play of Saben Lee and Dennis Smith Jr., evaluates which Pistons may have trade value prior to the upcoming deadline (less than a month off), and checks in on where the Pistons stand in the race to the bottom of the standings.  </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the play of Saben Lee and Dennis Smith Jr., evaluates which Pistons may have trade value prior to the upcoming deadline (less than a month off), and checks in on where the Pistons stand in the race to the bottom of the standings.  </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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        <title>Episode 35: Moving on from Blake Griffin, and the importance of team culture</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 35: Moving on from Blake Griffin, and the importance of team culture</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-35-moving-on-from-blake-griffin-and-the-importance-of-team-culture/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-35-moving-on-from-blake-griffin-and-the-importance-of-team-culture/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the parting ways of the Pistons and Blake Griffin, does mid-season profiles on Jerami Grant and Josh Jackson, and takes a dive into how this roster's culture differs from that of Pistons teams of the recent past. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the parting ways of the Pistons and Blake Griffin, does mid-season profiles on Jerami Grant and Josh Jackson, and takes a dive into how this roster's culture differs from that of Pistons teams of the recent past. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/to63dt/HOC8732861372.mp3" length="46579305" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode discusses the parting ways of the Pistons and Blake Griffin, does mid-season profiles on Jerami Grant and Josh Jackson, and takes a dive into how this roster's culture differs from that of Pistons teams of the recent past. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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        <title>Episode 34: The Rose trade, Saddiq Bey’s progress, and Mason Plumlee’s value</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 34: The Rose trade, Saddiq Bey’s progress, and Mason Plumlee’s value</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-34-the-rose-trade-saddiq-bey-s-progress-and-mason-plumlee-s-value/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-34-the-rose-trade-saddiq-bey-s-progress-and-mason-plumlee-s-value/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:39:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the week's games, discusses the Derrick Rose trade, talks Saddiq Bey's big game and yet more about Isaiah Stewart's persistent improvement, speaks on Mason Plumlee's value, takes note of Wayne Ellington's rapid descent back to earth, and ends with a quick profile on projected top-five pick Jalen Suggs. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the week's games, discusses the Derrick Rose trade, talks Saddiq Bey's big game and yet more about Isaiah Stewart's persistent improvement, speaks on Mason Plumlee's value, takes note of Wayne Ellington's rapid descent back to earth, and ends with a quick profile on projected top-five pick Jalen Suggs. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uwtctk/HOC5624745153.mp3" length="62224049" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode recaps the week's games, discusses the Derrick Rose trade, talks Saddiq Bey's big game and yet more about Isaiah Stewart's persistent improvement, speaks on Mason Plumlee's value, takes note of Wayne Ellington's rapid descent back to earth, and ends with a quick profile on projected top-five pick Jalen Suggs. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <itunes:image href="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4752966/341efe30fdede341649f38fa4984db76.png" />    </item>
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        <title>Episode 33: Pistons Tankathon</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 33: Pistons Tankathon</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-33-pistons-tankathon/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-33-pistons-tankathon/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/723c5fd4-1a4e-36c2-9f41-10eb7af0fd01</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks on the teams that could conceivably beat out the Pistons for the league's top spot in the draft lottery standings, discusses how teams have adapted to better defend Blake Griffin and Wayne Ellington, and ends with a brief talk on Jerami Grant's case for all-stardom. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks on the teams that could conceivably beat out the Pistons for the league's top spot in the draft lottery standings, discusses how teams have adapted to better defend Blake Griffin and Wayne Ellington, and ends with a brief talk on Jerami Grant's case for all-stardom. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n2hyeg/HOC1803837315.mp3" length="46452086" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode speaks on the teams that could conceivably beat out the Pistons for the league's top spot in the draft lottery standings, discusses how teams have adapted to better defend Blake Griffin and Wayne Ellington, and ends with a brief talk on Jerami Grant's case for all-stardom. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 32: Wayne Ellington and Isaiah Stewart, plus new co-host</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 32: Wayne Ellington and Isaiah Stewart, plus new co-host</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-32-wayne-ellington-and-isaiah-stewart-plus-new-co-host/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-32-wayne-ellington-and-isaiah-stewart-plus-new-co-host/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 23:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/1c42973d-6720-3985-a9ec-60af65b13143</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks at length on Wayne Ellington's hot streak, role in the offense, and potential for trade value, takes a deep dive into Isaiah Stewart's player profile, performance, and progress, and announces Dante (AKA ChefCurrySauce) as the podcast's newest co-host. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks at length on Wayne Ellington's hot streak, role in the offense, and potential for trade value, takes a deep dive into Isaiah Stewart's player profile, performance, and progress, and announces Dante (AKA ChefCurrySauce) as the podcast's newest co-host. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/32woo9/HOC5648352049.mp3" length="43088652" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode speaks at length on Wayne Ellington's hot streak, role in the offense, and potential for trade value, takes a deep dive into Isaiah Stewart's player profile, performance, and progress, and announces Dante (AKA ChefCurrySauce) as the podcast's newest co-host. 
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        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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    <item>
        <title>Episode 31: Checking up on the Youth</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 31: Checking up on the Youth</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-31-checking-up-on-the-youth/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-31-checking-up-on-the-youth/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">rpistonspc.podbean.com/d3261a72-2ce7-39f0-b8c8-c22155ebcd56</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode evaluates the performance thus far of the team's youth and Jerami Grant. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode evaluates the performance thus far of the team's youth and Jerami Grant. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href='https://megaphone.fm/adchoices'>megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wdupfh/HOC4603365580.mp3" length="44796186" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode evaluates the performance thus far of the team's youth and Jerami Grant. 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>rpistonspc</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Episode 30: Coaching? What Coaching?</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded immediately after the loss against Atlanta, discusses the ways in which Dwane Casey's in-game mismanagement is driving us insane. Also a bit about Isaiah Stewart. </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, recorded immediately after the loss against Atlanta, discusses the ways in which Dwane Casey's in-game mismanagement is driving us insane. Also a bit about Isaiah Stewart. </p>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-29-the-problems-at-power-forward-and-the-value-of-jerami-grant/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks on the logjam at power forward, Blake Griffin's actual on-court impact, and the value to the Pistons of Jerami Grant, amongst other subjects. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode speaks on the logjam at power forward, Blake Griffin's actual on-court impact, and the value to the Pistons of Jerami Grant, amongst other subjects. </p>
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        <title>Episode 28: Thus-far season takeaways, Killian’s injury, and why Dwane Casey is the wrong man for the job</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-28-thus-far-season-takeaways-killian-s-injury-and-why-dwane-casey-is-the-wrong-man-for-the-job/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This solo episode speaks on Killian Hayes's injury, the continuing drag of Dwane Casey's coaching (plus some history), and general season takeaways from the roster through the first eight games. </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This solo episode speaks on Killian Hayes's injury, the continuing drag of Dwane Casey's coaching (plus some history), and general season takeaways from the roster through the first eight games. </p>
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        <title>Episode 27: Dwane Casey’s Coaching, Troy Weaver’s Plan, and the Christian Wood Situation</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the season's first two games, critiques Dwane Casey, discusses Troy Weaver's vision for the team, speaks on what we know about Christian Wood's departure from Detroit, and concludes with a quick evaluation of Blake Griffin's performance thus far. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the season's first two games, critiques Dwane Casey, discusses Troy Weaver's vision for the team, speaks on what we know about Christian Wood's departure from Detroit, and concludes with a quick evaluation of Blake Griffin's performance thus far. </p>
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        <itunes:title>Episode 26: Things to Look for From the Pistons’ Young Talent (Hayes, Doumbouya, Jackson, and Grant), Plus Season Preview</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-26-things-to-look-for-from-the-pistons-young-talent-hayes-doumbouya-jackson-and-grant-plus-season-preview/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-26-things-to-look-for-from-the-pistons-young-talent-hayes-doumbouya-jackson-and-grant-plus-season-preview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 01:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses four key players whom the podcast will be tracking throughout the season--including profiles and what to look for in terms of improvement as the season progresses--and concludes with a brief season preview.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses four key players whom the podcast will be tracking throughout the season--including profiles and what to look for in terms of improvement as the season progresses--and concludes with a brief season preview.</p>
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        <title>Episode 25: Preseason First Impressions</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episodes discusses first impressions from the team's two initial preseason games. </p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episodes discusses first impressions from the team's two initial preseason games. </p>
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        <title>Episode 24: Recapping Free Agency</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the team's decisions in free agency, discusses the overall strategy, and profiles the players involved.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the team's decisions in free agency, discusses the overall strategy, and profiles the players involved.</p>
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        <title>Episode 23: Recapping the Draft</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-23-recapping-the-draft/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the Pistons' trades and selections at the 2020 NBA Draft, and discusses each individual pick's profile, upsides, downsides, and outlook. (Free agency will be discussed in the next episode.) </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the Pistons' trades and selections at the 2020 NBA Draft, and discusses each individual pick's profile, upsides, downsides, and outlook. (Free agency will be discussed in the next episode.) </p>
<p> </p>
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        <title>Episode 22: The Final Four - Hayes, Williams, Haliburton, and Ball</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 22: The Final Four - Hayes, Williams, Haliburton, and Ball</itunes:title>
        <link>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-22-the-final-four-hayes-williams-haliburton-and-ball/</link>
                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-22-the-final-four-hayes-williams-haliburton-and-ball/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the last in the pre-draft series, explores the four players the hosts have deemed likeliest to be the organization's selection at the 2020 NBA Draft. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the last in the pre-draft series, explores the four players the hosts have deemed likeliest to be the organization's selection at the 2020 NBA Draft. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <title>Episode 21: Rebuild News, Patrick Williams, and LaMelo Ball</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 21: Rebuild News, Patrick Williams, and LaMelo Ball</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-21-rebuild-news-patrick-williams-and-lamelo-ball/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2020 09:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores recent comments by Troy Weaver on the rebuild, speaks briefly on Christian Wood's upcoming free agency, and discusses recent rumors linking Patrick Williams and LaMelo Ball to the Pistons. </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores recent comments by Troy Weaver on the rebuild, speaks briefly on Christian Wood's upcoming free agency, and discusses recent rumors linking Patrick Williams and LaMelo Ball to the Pistons. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <title>Episode 20: The Possible Market for Blake Griffin, Draft-Day Trade Scenarios, and Christian Wood’s Future</title>
        <itunes:title>Episode 20: The Possible Market for Blake Griffin, Draft-Day Trade Scenarios, and Christian Wood’s Future</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores the potential trade market for Blake Griffin, analyzes some spoken-about draft-day trade scenarios, and ends by speaking a bit about Christian Wood's future (or lack thereof) with the Pistons.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores the potential trade market for Blake Griffin, analyzes some spoken-about draft-day trade scenarios, and ends by speaking a bit about Christian Wood's future (or lack thereof) with the Pistons.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features a mock draft and explores the upcoming finals matchup. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the third and final segment of a pre-draft lottery series on potential draftees for the Pistons, profiles Killian Hayes, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, and Cole Anthony. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second in a three-part series on potential draftees for the Pistons in October, profiles Anthony Edwards, Deni Avdija, Isaac Okoro, and Devin Vassell. It also discusses the importance of the wing positions, at which the Pistons have lacked sufficient talent for more than a decade. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the second in a three-part series on potential draftees for the Pistons in October, profiles Anthony Edwards, Deni Avdija, Isaac Okoro, and Devin Vassell. It also discusses the importance of the wing positions, at which the Pistons have lacked sufficient talent for more than a decade. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, the first of a three-part series on potential draftees for the Pistons in October, profiles James Wiseman, Onyeko Okongwu, and Obi Toppin while also discussing Christian Wood and the evolution of the modern center. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the 2019-2020 season, discussing takeaways and reviewing individual player performances. Part two of a two-part episode.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps the 2019-2020 season, discussing takeaways and reviewing individual player performances. Part one of a two-part episode. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast returns after a three-month hiatus. This episode discusses the recent hiring of Troy Weaver as the organization's new general manager, and meanders through further commentary upon the rebuild---the first stages of which we'll not see until August. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The podcast returns after a three-month hiatus. This episode discusses the recent hiring of Troy Weaver as the organization's new general manager, and meanders through further commentary upon the rebuild---the first stages of which we'll not see until August. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Christian Wood's present and future, the organization's opportunity to finally catch up to the evolution of the NBA, and the status of Sekou Doumbouya. Dante (also known as ChefCurrySauce on /r/DetroitPistons) joins us as our first-ever guest co-host. </p>

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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses Christian Wood's present and future, the organization's opportunity to finally catch up to the evolution of the NBA, and the status of Sekou Doumbouya. Dante (also known as ChefCurrySauce on /r/DetroitPistons) joins us as our first-ever guest co-host. </p>

<p> </p>
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        <title>Episode 12: Looking Backwards and Forwards</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode includes a final rant on Andre Drummond, reflects on what the old roster was missing, and talks about what the future roster will require for success. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode includes a final rant on Andre Drummond, reflects on what the old roster was missing, and talks about what the future roster will require for success. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the trade deadline (and all that subject encompasses), and speaks a bit on what may come next.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the trade deadline (and all that subject encompasses), and speaks a bit on what may come next.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the prospect of a roster rebuild, and why it probably won't be taken far enough. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Detroit's season is already more than one-quarter past. This episode grades each member of the roster on his performance thus far. Recorded just prior to the 12/6 contest against the Indiana Pacers. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Detroit's season is already more than one-quarter past. This episode grades each member of the roster on his performance thus far. Recorded just prior to the 12/6 contest against the Indiana Pacers. </p>
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        <title>Episode 8: Odds and Ends</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This potpourri episode discusses the match against Orlando; the remainder of the critical upcoming stretch; the performances of a few key players; and a bit on why the Pistons can't fill the arena. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This potpourri episode discusses the match against Orlando; the remainder of the critical upcoming stretch; the performances of a few key players; and a bit on why the Pistons can't fill the arena. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode introduces the podcast's new name and co-host, and discusses the issues that ail the struggling Pistons. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode introduces the podcast's new name and co-host, and discusses the issues that ail the struggling Pistons. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This shorter-than-usual episode examines takeaways from the preseason. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Detroit's Summer League, specifically with respect to player performances.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>(Reuploaded due to a minor error.) </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode recaps Detroit's Summer League, specifically with respect to player performances.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>(Reuploaded due to a minor error.) </p>
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        <title>Episode 4B: The Trade, the Draft, and More Free Agency Talk</title>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we visit the Tony Snell trade, Detroit's draft-night decisions, and some further free agency content. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode previews free agency, including possible targets and the potential for trades. The latter subject includes an in-depth segment about Andre Drummond. </p>
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        <title>Episode 2: Electric Boogaloo</title>
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                    <comments>https://rpistonspc.podbean.com/e/episode-2-electric-boogaloo-1680406911/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode deals with topics including the team's recent offensive woes, the CBA, and the upcoming offseason. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode deals with topics including the team's recent offensive woes, the CBA, and the upcoming offseason. </p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode introduces the podcast and answers some listener-submitted questions. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode introduces the podcast and answers some listener-submitted questions. </p>
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