Parking Lot Salad

Alex and John run it back as a two-man crew and get deep into a surprisingly satisfying Detroit Lions draft. No flashy headlines, just a lot of “this might actually work” picks. They break down the offensive line upgrades, argue over the Derrick Moore move, and talk themselves into a defense that could be scary if it stays healthy. They also hit Michigan football, the Whittingham era, and what a y...

Editor Note: Hi, Alex here, the sound on this one is trash because I mapped Mike's microphone wrong. So I had to make the whole thing sound like we recorded it on an iPhone to make him loud enough to hear. That was my bad. We'll have another episode next week for the NFL draft. That one will be better. The crew digs into Michigan Wolverines spring-game takeaways: Bryce’s meh afternoon, Jor...

The Lions close out the season, the playoffs move on without us, and we settle into our most familiar mode: offseason hope. We talk Week 18 takeaways, coaching changes, defensive scheme shifts, free agency priorities, and why this team still feels built for what’s coming next. We also dig into Michigan’s portal movement, coaching hires, why people are panicking too early, and how pressure up front...

Michigan finally makes the grown-up move. The guys break down the hiring of Kyle Whittingham, what it says about where the program is headed, and why stability and discipline mattered more than chasing another young splash hire. They dig into recruiting momentum, staff retention, NIL realities, and why the Sherrone Moore situation likely scared off transfers long before it blew up publicly. On the...

The guys hit the red light early as chaos erupts around Michigan Wolverines football. Reports of a toxic environment, Sherrone Moore losing control, and staff blowups spark a full-on purge conversation. From Wink Martindale’s calm dismissal to questions about leadership, culture, and whether Michigan needs to fully let go of the Bo-era mindset, this episode turns into a cathartic vent session abou...

Michigan football descends into full chaos as the crew reacts to shocking coaching news, transfer portal fallout, and a coaching search that somehow includes everything from serious candidates to absolute nonsense. The guys break down Sherrone Moore’s situation, NIL money realities, internal investigations, and what Michigan should do next—while absolutely not staying on topic. On the Lions side,...

Michigan talk turns into absolute chaos this week as the boys return for another very normal, very grounded Parking Lot Salad recording. Mike’s back, Zack is mysteriously absent (again), and Alex is trying to host while sucking on a Lemonhead. From there it’s a straight sprint into Wolverines recruiting, Notre Dame delusion, Connor Stallions cosplay plans, Rich Rod burning computers, and a deep di...

The boys are back and limping through the wreckage of a rough weekend. Michigan’s loss to Ohio State leads to a mix of pain, analysis, and hot takes—both real and possibly AI-generated by Cronin. The gang debates whether Bryce Underwood is being coached into oblivion, if Sherrone Moore and Chip Lindsey are co-calling plays like a divorced couple, and how many actual Wolverines should be released o...

This week on Parking Lot Salad , the boys go full Michigan-Ohio State mode. Alex breaks down his experience doing an OSU roast in Columbus, the guys debate whether Buckeye fans are dumb or just aggressively confused, and everyone lands on the universal truth: Columbus is always gray. Then it’s into real football — Michigan’s game-week vibes, how Jordan Marshall might run fueled entirely by spite,...

This week the boys dive into Michigan’s extremely weird 8–2 season, where the Wolverines somehow look like the worst good team in the country. Bryce is legit, Marsh is the entire offense, and Wink might be allergic to calling a normal defensive snap. The turnovers were brutal, the depth is thin, but the future still looks stupid bright with six freshmen starting on offense. On the Lions side, ever...

The boys are back and this one’s chaos from start to finish. Zack’s back from Mexico (and maybe still on painkillers), Mike’s still roasting, Alex admits he’s dying “in the best shape of his life,” and John’s trying to keep it together long enough to talk Lions football. They cover Michigan’s shaky wins over Purdue and Michigan State, preview Northwestern at Wrigley, and debate whether Harbaugh le...

The boys are back—well, most of them. With Zach out being a proud Olympian dad, John, Alex, and Mike hold it down to break down Michigan’s win over Michigan State and the Lions’ bye-week vibes. They get into Michigan’s young roster, sloppy tackling, and the eternal debate over whether Sherrone Moore should let Bryce air it out or just keep pounding the rock. Then the crew pivots to Detroit, where...

Without John in the studio, the boys take a rare moment to breathe—and immediately start roasting him. Alex, Mike, and Zach ease into the episode with talk of Minnesota road trips, toll road conspiracies, and the eternal debate between day freaks and night freaks before diving headfirst into Michigan’s encouraging win and the Lions’ dominant defensive performance. Michigan’s second-half surge and...

The guys open with the only way you can after a weekend like that — grief. Michigan football’s offensive handcuffs and defensive breakdowns lead to a spirited debate about coaching, quarterback development, and who’s really calling the plays. Then the Lions somehow one-up that misery with a referee horror show in Kansas City, leaving everyone questioning whether the NFL even pretends to hide its b...

The boys kick things off with a moment of silence for Zack Martina—then immediately ruin it. From there, it’s full-on chaos as Alex, John, and Mike break down Michigan’s frustrating win over Wisconsin, highlighted by Bryce’s rocket arm and receivers with butter for gloves. Heated debates over bad routes, worse spots, and imaginary magnets for football gloves lead into a breakdown of the Lions’ big...

Like the Maize & Blue, Alex & Mike were on a bye so John & Zach cook. Bottom line, Sun God is elite, Goff’s pocket twitch is art, Fraley/Fipp earned flowers, Kalif goes kaboom, Cincy still smells like a 40-burger along with petty love letters to our absent cohosts. 

This week’s Parking Lot Salad splits into two halves. First up, Alex and Mike dive deep into Michigan Football, breaking down the Wolverines’ win over Nebraska. Bryce Underwood looks the part at QB, but a shaky receiving corps has fans nervous. The run game and defense are rolling, yet the passing game remains Michigan’s big question mark. Then John and Zach take over with the Lions’ huge victory...

Season 2 is officially here—and it kicks off the only way it could: with mic spikes, dad rage, and a concussion story that would make Rocky tap out. The gang reunites after a year to talk Michigan’s dismantling of Central, Lions' beatdown of the Bears, and how Aidan Hutchinson moves like a goddamn gazelle. Plus: Mike’s conflict of interest at the Big House, Zach’s hatred of mosquitoes, Alex’s...

The Lions are rolling, and so is the Parking Lot Salad crew! This week, the boys bask in Detroit's big win over the Vikings, gush over Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery, and Jameson Williams, and dare to believe in the Lions' playoff chances against the Commanders. Could Jaden Daniels ruin their vibe? Not if Aaron Glenn has anything to say about it (before he inevitably becomes the Jets’ head co...

With Mike and Zach MIA once again (what are they doing, starting a reality show?), John and Alex kick things off by diving into Michigan’s activity in the transfer portal, highlighting new additions, departures, and what it all means for next season. John and Alex also revel in the Detroit Lions’ decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings. Jahmyr Gibbs put on a clinic with four touchdowns, and David...

In this episode of Parking Lot Salad , John and Alex dive into the wild world of Michigan football and the Detroit Lions’ knockout NFL season. Starting off with Michigan, the guys unpack the Wolverines’ 8-5 season and their impressive win over Alabama in the bowl game. They dig into the quarterback scene—how Davis Warren and Alex Orji did this year, and they throw around some theories on why Jadyn...

In this episode of Parking Lot Salad , our hosts tackle the biggest stories in college football and the NFL without following a strict timeline—because sometimes there’s just too much going on! They kick things off by dissecting the NCAA transfer portal chaos, where over 6,000 players are looking to switch schools. Michigan Football is right in the thick of it, adding talented transfers like Justi...

In this episode of Parking Lot Salad , John Mahar and Zach Martina take the reins for a wide-ranging discussion on the Detroit Lions' performance, their near-miss against the Buffalo Bills, and the challenges ahead with the Chicago Bears. Starting off, John shares his superstitious pre-game beard trim, and Zach highlights the unwavering dedication of Lions fans, including a touching story about a...

In this episode of Parking Lot Salad , John Mahar and Alex Bozinovic hold down the fort while Zach Martina and Mike Cronin are out, diving into Michigan Wolverine football, Detroit Lions news, and what’s ahead for both teams. They start by breaking down Michigan’s bowl game matchup against Alabama. The hosts discuss Mason Graham’s decision to potentially play, compare Alabama's performances in pre...

In this episode of Parking Lot Salad , the crew dives deep into a big week for Detroit Lions and Michigan football fans. The hosts kick things off with a recap of the Lions’ Thanksgiving win over the Bears, celebrating the team’s rise, the defensive line’s dominance, and looking ahead to the Packers matchup. Confidence is high as they break down strategies and predict how field conditions and key...