Episodes
Kyle and Ben were in Allen Park all week for mandatory minicamp, the last full-squad practices before the summer break. They recap their top performers, potential breakout players and a few lingering concerns heading into training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/07/24
The Lions kicked off full-team practices this week, and Kyle and Ben got a chance to observe Day 3. The fellas break down what they saw, including the rapid improvement of Jameson Williams, and the needed improvement for Hendon Hooker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/24/24
The new schedule has dropped, and the fellas think big things are ahead for Detroit. They break down the new schedule, then analyze rookie minicamp and the Jared Goff extension. Finally, hear from Goff himself after signing the biggest deal in team history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/16/24
Kyle and Ben are back from a very, very long weekend in Allen Park. They share their insights into the Lions' draft class, how it came together, the moves they liked best, and what's left to be done for one of the league's best teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/29/24
Pencils down. It's time for Kyle and Ben to turn in their final NFL mock drafts. And this week's episode features their selections for the Detroit Lions and a discussion on some of the key differences in their final projections. Also, Kyle met up with quarterback Jared Goff for a chat ahead of the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/23/24
Kyle and Ben re-open the mailbag with the NFL world quieting down for a second in the lead up to the draft. The guys discuss breakout players to watch for the Lions, Jameson Williams expectations and the chances the team might target a cornerback on Day 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/10/24
From the troubling Cam Sutton ordeal to free agency, it's been a busy week for the Detroit Lions. New uniforms are on the way, and so are massive contract extension talks for Goff and St. Brown. Oh, and the NFL announced some sweeping rule changes after owners voted to implement new kickoff, trade deadline and roster rules. Kyle's there in Orlando, and Ben follows along for the ride as the guys break down the week's biggest news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/27/24
Kyle and Ben analyze the Detroit Lions' first week in free agency, which included a trade for a cornerback, a signing of another cornerback, two big pieces up front -- and whole lot of questions about what exactly Brad Holmes was doing, for some reason. The fellas break down why they're not surprised by Detroit's moves, and which ones they like most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/15/24
Kyle and Ben are back after a long week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The guys break down what they heard — including from Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell — and who they like most for Detroit in the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/04/24
Kyle and Ben have dropped their first mock drafts heading into this week's NFL scouting combine. Kyle projects Detroit to fill its most immediate need -- a No. 1 cornerback -- while Ben finds better value going with a versatile offensive lineman who would solidify that unit through some anticipated attrition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/26/24
Kyle and Ben have taken a nap or two after the long season, and return to the mic with a bagful of questions about how the Lions will proceed through the offseason. The fellas take a look at all the biggest priorities, from contract extensions (hello, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown) to pending free agents (hi there, Graham Glasgow and C.J. Gardner-Johnson) and which positions could be hit in the draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/14/24
The Lions GM showed new bravado after the season wrapped up, insisting Detroit will be back while going after his critics. Kyle and Ben share their thoughts on that, plus the return of the coordinators and whether Frank Ragnow might walk away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/06/24
Kyle and Ben were there for it all — the red-hot first half and the brutal second-half collapse. The Lions lost 34-31 in San Francisco, falling short of that Super Bowl berth after leading by 17 points at halftime. But the future is bright, and that’s not just us trying to spread false cheer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/29/24
Derrick Barnes tells his tale of playoff triumph, having gone from the end of the roster to making a heroic interception that clinched the win against Tampa. Then, 49ers beat writer Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle stops by to preview the championship game. Spoiler alert: They’re all taking San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/25/24
Kyle and Ben were at Ford Field for the Lions' 31-23 playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jared Goff continues to shine, the defense stood tall at the end, and Derrick Barnes clinched their spot in a play-in game for the Super Bowl with a pick in the final minutes. The fellas react to the biggest performances, up and down this all-grit roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/22/24
Kyle and Ben are joined by a very special guest, the voice of the Lions himself, Dan Miller. They relive the historic win against Los Angeles, the coronation of Jared Goff, the guts of Dan Campbell, before looking ahead to what it all means for a divisional game against Tampa Bay.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/17/24
Ben and Kyle burn the midnight oil at Ford Field after an instant classic against Matthew Stafford and the L.A. Rams. They discuss Jared Goff's resilience, Dan Campbell's aggressive football paying off, and some defensive concerns ahead of yet another home playoff game next Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/15/24
A special week requires a special episode, and Kyle and Ben have brought in Rams beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to go deep inside the Lions playoff opener against Los Angeles. Hear in-depth analysis of why the Rams gave up on Jared Goff, why they went all-in for Matthew Stafford, how the former Lions great has taken L.A. all the way to the Super Bowl, and then led a furious 7-1 finish to propel L.A.'s once-lost season back into the playoffs -- and a first-round matchup against...
Published 01/10/24
Kyle and Ben were at Ford Field for the Lions’ 30-20 win against Minnesota. They recap an impressive victory, break down what the LaPorta injury means to the team, plus look forward to a tantalizing playoff matchup against Matthew Stafford and the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/08/24
Kyle and Ben are back with a mailbag that was brimming with good questions about the Lions. There were the obvious about the debacle in Dallas, while the guys also weigh their offensive and defensive MVPs, the future of Jared Goff and the possibility of the Rams coming to Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. (Yes, please.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/04/24
Kyle and Ben were in Dallas for the Lions' 20-19 loss against the Cowboys, and were as stunned by the 2-point conversion ruling as you were. Just an incredible miscommunication from the officials, and it cost Detroit the game -- and a likely shot at the No. 2 or No. 1 seed. Hear from the fellas on the play, plus Taylor Decker and Dan Skipper themselves, from a night in Dallas that will join the pantheon of blown calls that have cost the Lions over the years. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 12/31/23
Kyle and Ben are back from the division-clinching win in Minnesota, and taking your questions for the weekly mailbag. They dive into Dan Campbell's comments about avoiding complacency, talk about the state and future of that vaunted offensive line, sort out what might happen with the safety rotation in the coming weeks, then finish things off with a spirited debate about what makes Dan Campbell great.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/28/23
Kyle and Ben were in Minnesota for a Christmas Eve that will be remembered for a long time. The guys break down the win against the Vikings, plus go inside the locker room with Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/25/23
Kyle and Ben are back with another jam-packed mailbag, which is brimming this week with questions about the Lions' playoff situation, Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker and changing expectations. Plus, hear from the one-and-only Ceedy Duce, who gave a wild interview about how he was able to return in three months after being told he'd be out for six. And we do mean wild.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/22/23
Kyle and Ben were at Ford Field for the Lions' huge win against the Denver Broncos. They recap the message sent by the defense, as well as another big night for star rookies Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/17/23