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

The Blue Kool-Aid krew returns with a new episode! After discussing the surprising retirement of DT John Penisini (1:10) and the new front office hires (5:10), the krew redrafts the 2019 draft class, including if the guys would still draft T.J. Hockenson 9th overall (7:30) and who their replacement for Jahlani Tavai would be in the 2nd round (21:30). To wrap the episode, the guys grade the 2019 dr...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew come back after a long layoff to discuss the latest developments in minicamp. The krew kicks this off by discussing reports of Aiden Hutchinson's dominating play in minicamp (2:40), 2022 second-rounder Josh Pascal's injury situation (6:10), and then transition to a lengthy discussion about whether or not T.J. Hockenson is worth a top-tier extension (10:00). The guys...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunite to recap an epic draft weekend from the Lions! They discuss how perfect the Aiden Hutchinson pick is (3:15) before jumping to the biggest surprise of the weekend, trading up to #12 to draft Jameson Williams (10:05). The, they go through each draft pick in order starting with 2nd-rounder Josh Pascal (19:25), 3rd-rounder Kerby Joseph (23:30), and so on.  Instagram:  @d...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew went live during the first round of the NFL Draft and it proved to be an eventful night! Here are a few clips of our reactions to the Aiden Hutchinson and Jameson Williams picks. Thank you to everyone who watched the stream tonight. We really appreciate your support!    Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us you...

The Blue Kool-Aid gathers one final time before the NFL draft to give out their final mock draft. Listen in as your blue kool-aid drinkers give out their picks for Round 1 (5:30), Round 2 (22:05), Round 3 (29:40), Round 5 (43:20), Round 6 (48:00), and Round 7 (54:30).  Tune in Thursday night at 6:45 for our live stream during the first round of the draft! Follow our social media channels for more...

Big Z, UJ, and Ruddog reunite to talk all about the wide receiver and quarterback classes in the 2022 draft! They kick things off first with some news about what QB prospects are visiting Detroit this week before moving on to what WRs the Lions should be targeting in the draft (5:00). Then, the krew discuss who their favorite signal-callers are in this year's class (35:00).   Check us out on s...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunite for an all-new episode to discuss their favorite defensive backs and linebackers in the 2022 draft class!  They kick things off with safeties (2:50) before moving onto the cornerbacks (19:05). Then, the krew breaks down a position of critical need in linebacker (30:20).    Check us out on social media! Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter:  @drinkinglions YouT...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to celebrate the news of the Detroit Lions being featured on this upcoming season of Hard Knocks! The krew breaks down their feeling about it (0:55) as well as their thoughts about Detroit being named the host city for the 2024 draft (8:35). Then, they continue their NFL draft preview with the defensive lineman and what prospects they like in all rounds of the draft...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to kick off their draft preview with the offensive line, running back, and tight end position groups! To kick things off, the krew addresses some of the signings made over the past few days (1:55). Then, the draft preview starts with the offensive line (12:00) and then moves to the backfield with running backs (24:40) and finally tight ends (35:10).    Check us out...

The new NFL league year has started and the blue kool-aid krew have their reactions to the first wave of free agency. They kick things off by discussing the only new free agent signing in former Jaguars WR D.J. Chark (1:00) before discussing the contracts of the players Detroit retained including Tracey Walker (5:40), Kalif Raymond (9:20), Josh Reynolds (16:30), and Charles Harris (20:20).  Check...

Big Z and Bob sit down with Sidelionreport.com's own Brad Berreman to break down their reactions to this weekend's NFL Scouting Combine. The guys kick things off by talking about players who impressed them such as Jordan Davis and Travon Walker (11:30). They also discussed the players who arrived on their radar due to their stand-out performances, like Breece Hall (17:50).  Follow Brad Per...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew returns to give out their first mock draft of the offseason! They have a spirited debate about who to pick at #2 after Michigan DE Aiden Hutchinson was taken (5:15) and what side of the ball to choose for picks #32 and #34 (24:50). Then, the krew pick out their top mid-round prospect for the third round (32:35).    Check us out on social media! Instagram:  @drinkingtheblueko...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunite to discuss Matthew Stafford's Super Bowl 56 victory. They talk about their feelings on seeing him play in the Big Game (4:10) and then debate whether or not Stafford will go into the Hall of Fame as a Lion if he has continued success with the Rams. Check us out on social media! Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingtheblue...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew previews the Super Bowl, but not before discussing the breaking news that incumbent TE coach Ben Johnson is being promoted to offensive coordinator (1:30). Then, they discuss the question in the minds of every Lions fan: Should I root for Matthew Stafford in the Super Bowl (6:50)? Afterward, they move on to their predictions in the Big Game (15:20) and even try their luck at...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew gathers to grade the 2021 season! After a quick recap of everyone's predictions, they dive right into the QB grades (4:35) and go through every position group on the offense. Then, the krew gives their defensive grades starting with the defensive line (46:10). Finally, the krew wraps up their grades with assessments of Head Coach Dan Campbell (1:21:50), GM Brad Holmes (1...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites after the Lions close out the 2021 season with an exciting home win vs the Green Bay Packers! Naturally, the krew kicks things off by talking about Amon-Ra St. Brown having another dynamic day (2:30) before they dive into their feelings about how the ZLoons cost themselves the #1 overall pick with a Week 18 win (10:30). A bit later, the krew gets into where they wou...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to preview the final game of the 2021 season. They kick things off by discussing what the Packers roster will look like as they prepare for the postseason (3:15) before getting into a debate about how to separate the records for 16-game seasons vs the new 17-game seasons that NFL teams now play (4:15). Then, everyone says what they're looking for in the final ga...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew, sans Bob and UJ, discuss the Lions' blowout loss at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks. They start by discussing the poor defense (2:00) and whether or not Aaron Glenn's job performance is being overly praised after another 30-point game. Then, they move on to discussing Amon-Ra St. Brown's historic rookie season, which continued on Sunday with 100+ yards and two...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew, sans Bob and Connor, preview the Lions Week 17 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. They start by previewing a Seahawks team that has struggled all season and how Detroit matches up against them (2:00). Finally, everyone gives out their world-famous predictions (14:30)!   Check us out on social media! Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter:  @drinkinglions YouTub...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew, sans Bob and Connor, break down another last-minute Lions loss on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. With this loss all but wrapping up a Top 2 pick in the 2022 draft, the guys go through some quick options for Detroit at the top of the draft (2:30) before diving into their review of the game. One of the biggest takeaways is how the defense is continually putting the Lio...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew regroup before the holidays to talk about the Lions' upcoming Week 16 road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. They kick things off by discussing what the offense will look like if Jared Goff isn't able to play Sunday (2:30). Then, the guys preview the dirty birds and how they match up against this Atlanta squad (6:10). Finally, everyone gives out their world-famous...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew regroup to celebrate the Lions' second win in three weeks! They kick things off by breaking down Dan Campbell's excellent offensive game plan of letting a strong ground game open up the pass (2:00). Then, the krew discusses how big wins like Sunday are helping establish a locker room culture that could attract free agents down the road (14:15). On the other side of t...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunite to talk about the Lions' Week 15 matchup against the NFC-leading Arizona Cardinals. They kick things off by discussing the long list of Lions that are still out from injury/illness (3:45) before previewing the Cardinals team (6:20). Then, they dive into what the Lions' game plan should be going against the toast of the NFC (9:00) before reacting to ESPN's...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew regroup after a rough Lions loss in the Mile High City. They kick things off by digging into how Detroit couldn't overcome 10+ players being out for the game (1:00) and Jerry Jacobs' season-ending injury (7:00) to beat the Broncos. In happier news, the guys discuss Penei Sewell's continued stellar play and Amon-Ra St. Brown's increasingly solid performance ov...

The Ble Kool-Aid krew, sans UJ, regroup to preview the Lions' road matchup against the Denver Broncos. They preview the Broncos roster, which features T.J. Hockenson's old teammate Noah Fant (2:00), before diving into Detroit's game plan against Denver (14:15). Finally, everyone makes their world-famous predictions (22:45)!  Check us out on social media! Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoo...