Dungeon of Doom: A Detroit Lions podcast from MLive

Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag podcast episode. As always, thanks for the great questions. We're talking where the Lions go if Marcus Davenport misses time, what they can learn from their humbling loss in the last trip to Baltimore and how in the heck do they even try to stop Lamar Jackson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, welcome home, Ben Johnson. The Lions smoked the Bears, 52-21, showing signs of improvement across the board in nearly every area of concern. Ben Raven and Kory Woods discuss the box-score stuffed day and what they like about these Lions moving forward. Next up is a tough prime-time road matchup against the Ravens, with the Lions likely needing another lethal day from the offense in Week 3. ...

Ben and Kory are back with another mid-week mailbag podcast, answering questions on what changes can be expected for the offense after such a sloppy, lifeless opening performance. Also, what about went wrong is fixable? How do the Lions spark their pass rush and help Aidan Hutchinson through double teams and constant chips? Also, what was up with the offensive line? That much and more in this week...

Ben and Kory discuss what went wrong (a lot!) for the Lions in their 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Detroit's pass rush made no noise, its offensive line struggled and the offense was stuck in checkdown city while unable to run the ball at all in the first game with John Morton running the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben are back in-season mode, returning with a mailbag podcast for this week's episode. We're talking new coordinators, Dan Campbell's influence beyond the culture, tough contract decisions ahead and more. Submit mailbag questions to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com, in either text or audio form! We'll be back from Green Bay on Sunday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Kory and Ben evaluate the team's opening roster, with thoughts on the Ahmed Hassanein situation and why the Lions have only three edge defenders right now. They also share some thoughts on what could happen next when it comes to the pass-rusher room and back deep at safety behind Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Email mailbag questions to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Ben and Kory are back from Ford Field after Detroit’s 26-7 loss to the Houston Texans. Kyle Allen ended the preseason on a high note, with his second game with a perfect pass rating while Hendon Hooker’s future here is very much in doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory discuss the competitive day of joint practice with the Houston Texans. The guys also dive into the tough roster bubble battles, with 53-man rosters due by next Tuesday, and the brutal decision to make on quarterback Hendon Hooker in the coming days. We'll be back with another episode after the Lions-Texans preseason finale back from Ford Field.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Kory and Ben are back with another podcast episode, this time after Detroit's 24-17 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins. The QB2 job appears to be Kyle Allen's to lose heading into the final week of camp, and we've got more on fan-favorite rookie Isaac TeSlaa, too! Send questions to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com 24/7/365 and we'll feature you on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Ben and Kory were left speechless (well, not really) about how dominant the Lions were on Wednesday. The offense was firing on all cylinders and their defense had the Dolphins in a blender all day long. Email any questions 24/7/365 to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a scary scene in Atlanta. Ben and Kory are saving their analysis for later, rather focusing on what we know about Norris’ injury and what Dan Campbell and Kyle Allen had to say after the game was suspended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben are back to preview the upcoming Lions-Falcons preseason game with what they want to see. We’re talking quarterbacks, roster bubble players and a slight update on talks with free-agent pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After finally escaping from a Canton elevator, Ben talks with Kory about an underwhelming display from Lions players vying for roster spots. They break down some disappointing backup quarterback play and ask if the Brodric Martin experiment might be coming to a close. The guys also highlight some bright spots like standout performances from Isaac TeSlaa, Rock Ya-Sin, and others. Learn more about y...

Ben and Kory return from their summer hiatus to talk through highlights from Lions training camp so far: the players that stood out, and the ones who need to show a little more. They address needs in the squad, and how John Morton is building a new role for Jameson Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory discuss Frank Ragnow's retirement, what it means and what the All-Pro center has meant to this franchise, not to mention where they go from here. The guys also dump their thoughts on the table before taking off for summer break.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben got a first-hand look at the final practice of the week for the Lions. Aidan Hutchinson’s full return to the field was the main observation from the day. Hutch is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aidan Hutchinson spoke to reporters in Allen Park for the first time since suffering his season-ending leg injury. He detailed his recovery journey and reiterated that he is fully cleared and thrilled to be back on the field. Ben and Kory also spoke with DJ Reader, Sam LaPorta and Penei Sewell, then tackle some reader-submitted questions for a mini mailbag. Please send any questions and voice memo...

It's mid-May, and the Dungeon of Doom podcast is grinding out two episodes this week. Earlier this week, we got to know the rookie class. Now, we're turning our attention to the NFL schedule. Kory and Ben offer their win-loss prediction, and thoughts on the toughest stretch and their biggest trap game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory were at the first rookie minicamp session for the Detroit Lions, and while there wasn’t a ton of football to evaluate, our hosts got to speak with each of the team’s draftees. The guys discuss their initial thoughts and offer a chance to hear from the rookies themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 NFL draft is in the books, so pick those pencils back up, because it's time to discuss every pick and offer our thoughts on the newest crop of players coming to Detroit. Hosts Kory Woods and Ben Raven go through each of the team's selections, and have a conversation about the disconnect over the lingering questions about the team's need at edge rusher after Holmes took a defensive stance...

The Lions have a new defensive lineman in the fold, and our hosts Ben Raven and Kory Woods wanted to talk about him. The guys offer their thoughts on Tyleik Williams, how he fits the short- and long-term picture, and why it was another reminder to always listen to Brad Holmes.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve made it though months of mock drafts and speculatory conversations, as it’s NFL draft week. The Lions pick 28th in the first round, and hosts Ben Raven and Kory Woods offer their thoughts on picks, biggest needs and potential trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory tackle a couple of mailbag questions, including about what happens if Jared Goff goes down and where the 2021 draft class ranks among the best of the last decade. The guys also discuss some final roster thoughts as the NFL draft's opening night sits just two weeks away. Make sure to send mailbag questions to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com to be featured on an episode. Submit questions 24/7/3...

Kory and Ben are joined by ESPN’s Jordan Reid to talk all things Detroit Lions ahead of the NFL draft. The guys also recap the NFL owners meetings and what was said by the team’s brass down in Florida. For next week’s podcast, make sure to submit questions and voice memos to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL might be snoozing this week, but the Dungeon of Doom podcast is not! Ben and Kory are back to tackle mailbag questions sent to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com, and we're talking injury prevention, offensive line plans after Zeitler's departure, what's up with the conservative approach to free agency and our thoughts on the three rule change proposals from the Lions. Learn more about your ad choice...