Drinking the Blue Kool-Aid (A Detroit Lions Podcast)

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gather not only to say good-bye to Lions institution and long snapper Don Muhlbach, but to talk about the good and the bad from week 2 of the preseason. Zach kicks things off with fiery concern for Penei Sewell's play against the Steelers defensive line (2:40) before pivoting to the Lions' 80-man roster cutdowns (9:30). Then, UJ talks about rookie LB Derick Barnes&#3...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gathers to talk about the ups and downs of the Lions' 16-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills to open up the 2021 preseason. Everyone goes around the horn to give out their initial reactions to the game (1:00) and then spotlight the player who stood out in a good or bad way (7:50). After, they all share the same concern about the backup offensive line's troubling play with L...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gather to talk about their excitement leading up to the Lions' first preseason game! Before they do that, they talk about Calvin Johnson's Hall of Fame induction speech (2:00), Amon-Ra St. Brown's continued training camp success (14:20), and T.J. Hockenson's potential this upcoming season (22:10). The krew then turns their attention to Friday's first pres...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is FIRED UP about all of the positive things coming out of training camp. Some of the things they are excited about are the defensive line rotation (5:15), the leadership Jared Goff has displayed so far (14:30), and rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown being the big individual standout of camp thus far, and Dan Campbell's impact on the tone of camp (28:00). Follow us on social me...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunite on training camp eve to talk about the most important position battles going in training camp. They kick things off with the wide receiver competition and if the new free-agent signees will stand out against rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown and second-year wideout Quintez Cephus (1:45). Then, they go into one of the most interesting position groups, the linebackers, and if J...

The NFL might be in a bit of hibernation right now before training camp, but the Blue Kool-Aid krew isn't! The full-squad gathers to talk about a few of the things on their mind, including whether or not they will continue rooting for Matthew Stafford now that he is a member of the Los Angeles Rams (2:30). They also break down a recent article from SB Nation's Pride of Detroit about why th...

The Blue Kool-Aid Krew gathers during the dog days of the NFL offseason to give their WAY too early predictions about the 2021 starting lineup. They start with the offense first and get into it about the running backs (6:10) and wide receivers (20:40). Then, they switch to the defensive side of the ball and dive into where the many fresh faces amongst the defensive line will end up playing (28:50...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gathers to talk about all of the developments coming out of mini-camp. UJ gets excited about the strides that undrafted TE Brock Wright has made in mini-camp and why he is UJ's under-the-radar pick to make the regular-season roster (2:10). Then, the guys go through the various standouts from the wide receiver group, including long-time practice squad member Victor Bolden...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew come back together after a long break to discuss all of the happenings at Lions' OTAs. They start off by discussing Jahlani Tavai's recent weight loss and how that could help him improve his play in Aaron Glenn's new defense (2:00). The krew also breaks down Todd Gurley's recent visit to Detroit's facility (12:30) and how D'Andre Swift should receive...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew comes in FIRED UP to talk about the Lions trenches-heavy 2021 draft class. They start off by breaking down the Penei Sewell pick and how he is going to be a tone-setting for the new team culture (1:50). Then, they discuss Brad Holmes and co's decision to double down on beefing the line of scrimmage with two defensive linemen in the second and third rounds (10:40). Things...

The Blue Kool Aid krew gathers on draft week to give out their mock draft selections for the Lions. Everyone goes through the bevy of options available to Detroit at the #7 pick, including a trade (2:30)! Then in round 2, the guys select some different options on the offensive side of the ball (18:40). As they turn to their mid-round selections, some of the krew decides to upgrade the porous defen...

3/5th of the Blue Kool Aid Krew come together a week before the draft to break down the offensive players they'd draft in each round of the draft. They start off by discussing the bevy of options available to the Lions at pick #7 (2:20). Then, they go to the second round where they talk about potential running back and wide receiver options (22:00). After, the guys go into the mid-round option...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to break down all of their favorite defensive prospects by round. They start with what they'd do in the first round (2:15), 2nd (12:50) and 3rd rounders (22:50) on Day 2, and go all the way to Day 3 with the 4th (32:20) and 5th rounds (37:30). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Ad...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gets together to mock the top ten of the 2021 draft leading up to the Lions pick at #7 (3:30) before piking who they think Detroit will select in the 1st round (19:00). Then they move onto the second round where a plethora of options awaits Detroit at pick #41 (28:15).  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthe...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reconvenes after free agency to discuss the Lions present and future with special guest Michael Rothstein! The guys discuss whether or not Michael was a Lions fan growing up (3:30), the possibility that Detroit uses their 1st-round pick on a wide receiver (9:15), what the future of the pass rush will look like (18:40), and what the Lions' team-building approach will be o...

The Blue Kool-Aid Krew reconvenes on the week before free agency to discuss the news that Kenny Golladay wasn't franchise tagged by the Lions (2:00), the potential roster cuts coming with the salary cap going down (7:40), and the Tyrell Williams signing (16:40). Also the Blue Kool-Aid krew discusses what one position group they'd like to see the Lions invest in free agency (30:20). Follow...

The Lions finally did it and traded Matt Stafford away to the Los Angeles Rams. The Blue Kool-Aid krew breaks down their initial thoughts about the trade (1:50), how the Lions will build the team using the incoming draft capital (9:30), and how Jared Goff will fare as a Lion.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Adve...

The Blue Kool-Aid Krew gathers to discuss the fallout of Matt Stafford's trade demand and what his legacy on the Lions will be as well as what they expect to get for him on the trade market (2:15). The krew also talks about some of the excitement that Dan Campbell's introductory press conference created (22:00), and a rundown of the recent coaching and front office hires Detroit has made (...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew breaks down the hiring of Dan Campbell as the Lions new head coach. They discuss what ways he is different from Matt Patricia, how he and new general manager Brad Holmes will work together. Also, the krew addresses a hypothetical Matt Stafford trade that could send him to Houston.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter: @drinkinglions YouTube:...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gather for an emergency podcast to talk about the Lions hiring Rams Director of College Scouting Brad Holmes as their new general manager. They discuss how it could impact on Stafford's place on the 2021 roster, the draft and the future of the franchise. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid...

The Blue Kool Aid Krew gathers to grade the 2020 season. Before they do, though, they go into the latest in the GM and head coaching search (2:40). Then, the krew grades each position group on their2020 performance, including offensive line (23:45), running back (29:40), linebackers (58:20), and even owner Sheila Ford Kamp herself (1:26:25) herself! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingt...

Big Z flies solo on this episode to discuss what the plays have to play for in Week 17,  Jayron Kearse being cut, and his prediction for the final game of the 2020 season.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Blue Kool-Aid krew of Big Z, Ruddog, and UJ breakdown the Lions blowout loss to the Titans, including Titans OC Arthur Smith's HC candidacy. Then, the guys get into the surprise firing of special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs (7:10) and the value of Romeo Okwara on the open market this offseason (9:50). Then, the krew previews Detroit's Week 16 matchup against the Bucs (19:45) and m...

The Blue Kool Aid krew discusses the latest in the Lions' GM search, including how the addition of legend Chris Spielman to the organization will impact who Detroit selects as their next front office leader (2:30). Then, the krew digs into the tough matchup against the Titans and if they can slow down star RB Derrick Henry. Finally, everyone gives out their world-famous predictions (20:00)! Fo...

The Blue Kool Aid krew gathers to talk about the Lions Week 14 loss to the Packers. They start off by discussing the poor defensive effort and total clock domination by Green Bay (3:30) before praising Matt Stafford and the offense's stellar play (7:00). In light of the the defense's latest poor showing, the krew speculates about what Lions starters will be back on the team in 2021 (11:50)...