SLICES: Detroit Pistons' Storybook Turnaround

Is anyone else terrified? We are.  For the first time ever, autonomous robots beat humans at humanity’s signature ability—long-distance endurance running. Bi-pedal buckets of bolts bested people at the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon. Can the robopocalypse be far behind? Listen in to see why this milestone is far more than the sum of the robotic parts. Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Before the gearheads come for you, use our  ⁠GoDaddy Promo Code⁠ CJCFOSSIG to cut 99% off the first year of a three-year new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The turnaround story of the Detroit Pistons is epic. From losing over sixty games two years and sitting in last place to becoming the No. 1 seed in the East playoffs this year. Scott & A chat about what changed for the Pistons, and where they go from here.  And A shares her favorite underdog-to-top-dog movie while we celebrate this glow up! Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  You’ll be first when using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG in any division. That code gets you ninety-nine percent off the first year of a three year new dot-com registrations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, before the actual draft, sports pundits and fans engage in “mock drafts,” where they envision where 260-ish players might land on any of the NFL’s 32 teams. The American Football tradition is fun—and a little bit weird. Okay… It’s a lot weird. Who will be joining Taylor’s fiancé’s team this year? Listen in, even if you think you know All Too Well.😉 Scott Sigler Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  You won’t mock our GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, because that first-rounder saves you ninety-nine percent off the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Play-In Tournament begins today, April 14, 2026. Scott and ARealGirl Herself explain this confusing event that has added even more drama to the already dramatic NBA playoffs.  And hey, what is “tanking?” Why are NBA franchises accused of intentionally sabotaging their seasons? We strive to explain! And we share an awesome movie that combines basketball, playoffs, and tanking.  Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Play-in with the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, no matter what seed you are. It saves 99% off the cost of a new dot-com registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PGA Masters Tournament is this weekend, and we have things to say about golf and entertainment! If you’re not in Augusta for the Masters, let us entertain you! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  The green jacket of discounts is GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, which saves 99% on the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nineteen years ago, on April 1st, Scott took the Amazon charts by storm and never looked back.  Almost two decades of making cool stuff for cool people. Come celebrate with us! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Time to celebrate with the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG. Nothing but a party when you save 99% on the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, the Scott Sigler podcast might be the world’s longest-running consistently weekly podcast. You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts! Recaps, reflections, reverberations, and even a couple of regrets from two decades of hotness. Get yer drank on, Junkies, because it's time for Tuaca! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Time to celebrate with the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG. Nothing but a party when you save 99% on the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and A admire Gennings Dunker’s glorious red mane before A dips out, and Scott schools us on the First Four, and everyone enjoys Any Given Sunday as is ordained! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Gracious goodness, what’s happening? I can, right this moment, snag ninety-nine percent off my new three-year domain (for the first year!) just by using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG and registering a new domain! Wait, WHAT? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the black of a rainy night, the Stonehewer and an army of hungry day diggers attack Stonehold, retaliating against Lord Hilantra’s troops.  He breached the walls, commanded the night-stalking diggers to kill everyone inside save for one man in particular—Warden Bismarten, who ordered the Stonehewer’s family murdered. Dovokar and two other soldiers are all who remain to fight with Bismarten in this final battle. Will Dovokar fight or retreat?  Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “Dark Wave” by Roman Rumyantsev All this could have been an email! Or a blog post! Just use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to save ninety-nine percent off the first year of a 3-year new domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and A take a look at how hockey, romance books, and cable TV collide to create Heated Rivalry. (Mild spoilers for general concepts of the show and the books, and for Season 1, Episode 1 of the Crave TV show.) Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Honestly, I prefer peanut butter in my chocolate. I might blog about it and snag my new domain using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG to save 99% on the first year of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices