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

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

A few Lions fans discussing our favorite team as they prepare for greatness.

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October 21, 2025 67 mins

The Lions dominated the Tampa Bay Bucs on Monday Night Football 24-9 behind a monster defensive performance and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is fired up about it! They go into how the backup secondary pieces stepped up against a hot Tampa Bay passing attack and why they can carry that momentum after the team's bye. The krew also gets into Jahmyr Gibbs' blistering performance and how valuable he is on every touch.


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The Blue Kool-Aid duo of UJ and Ruddog reunite to discuss the Lions' Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We get into how the Lions can get even after their loss last season, our Roars of the Week, and our world-famous predictions!


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October 13, 2025 70 mins

The Blue Kool-Aid krew are down but not out as they reconvene to discuss the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They break down Jared Goff's overturned TD, Brian Branch's reckless decision-making, how the team can bounce back next week, and more!


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The Blue Kool-Aid krew of UJ and Bob preview the Detroit Lions big Sunday Night Football matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They go over how the Lions defense matches up against Patrick Mahomes, the progress of the team's new coordinators, and our world-famous predictions!


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The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back to discuss the Lions commanding 37-24 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. They discuss Manu's first career start, Isaac TeSlaa's second career touchdown, and more!


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The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are ready to preview the Lions' Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals! They discuss how they match up against this AFC South foe before diving into their Roars of the Week and world-famous predictions.


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September 28, 2025 56 mins

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are FIRED UP about the Lions punishing 34-10 home win against the Cleveland Browns. They break down all the highlights and who stood out today, including the offensive line, Amon-Ra St. Brown's 2 TDs, and Aiden Hutchinson notching a couple more sacks.


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The Blue Kool-Aid Krew is back to break down the Lions' Week 4 home matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The krew gives their take on Terrion Arnold's demotion before diving into how Detroit matches up against this Browns team. Then, we close the show by giving out our Roars of the Week and our world-famous predictions!


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The Blue Kool-Aid krew is fired up about the win. They break it all down here.


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September 19, 2025 53 mins

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are fired up to talk about the Lions Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The krew discusses how they match up against Baltimore on both sides of the ball, give out their roars of the week and world-famous predictions!


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September 16, 2025 69 mins

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is fired up about the Lions DOMINATING the Chicago Bears 52-21 in their home opener. It's all good vibes on this show as they discuss the offense balling out, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown's mind meld, Tyleik Williams' outstanding performance, and so much more.


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The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back with a renewed optimism as the Lions face off against the Chicago Bears in their home opener. The krew talks about the Bears' Week 1 struggles before diving into their roars of the week and their world-famous predictions!


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The Blue Kool-Aid krew gather as Week 1 comes to a close to discuss a rough 27-13 loss to the rival Green Bay Packers. From “Checkdown City” and O-line woes to Tesla’s insane touchdown grab. Is it time to panic, or just the new coordinators trying to find their groove?

We dive into the offensive struggles, missing pass rush, special teams mistakes, and what Dan Campbell’s squad needs to fix before the Bears next week. Plus, some bri...

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The Blue Kool Aid krew gathers to give out their 2025 season predictions including offensive MVP, defensive MVP, most improved player, rookie of the year, and regular season records. Then, they give out their Roars of the Week and world-famous preeeedictions for the Lions Week 1 matchup at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers.


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August 28, 2025 68 mins

NFL rosters were cut down all across the league on Tuesday afternoon and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is here to break down what they allll mean. We through each position group and talk about what players can make the biggest impact from every part of the roster. Plus, we discuss Isaac TeSlaa's meteoric rise up the depth chart, why Marcus Davenport's due for a bounce back season, and how Kyle Hamilton's new contract will affe...

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The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back to and they are hyped up to discuss the Detroit Lions' preseason game against the Falcons this past weekend, the backup quarterback battle between Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen, and standout defensive players from the game. They also celebrate Detroit's dominance in joint practices with the Dolphins including Amon-Ra St. Brown's amazing play and the trenches on both sides of ball playing we...

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The Kool-Aid krew is back and buzzing as the preseason nears! UJ, Ruddog, and Bob dive into the latest Lions training camp stories, player standouts, and bold predictions such as if the Lions can break the NFL single season record in sacks. From Jamo’s breakout potential to Shep’s rise as DC, the krew is FIRED UP as another Lions season is about to begin.


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05:30 - Marcus Davenpo...

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The Blue Kool-Aids krew took the summer off to refill our Kool-Aid cups but now we are back! The Lions open training camp this week and the krew is ready to discuss all of the contract situations and training camp battles that happen over the next several weeks. They also delve into the changes in the offensive strategy under new offensive coordinator John Morton, the dynamics of the offensive line, and predictions for players lik...

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The Kool-Aid crew is BACK and coming in hot after a short hiatus! This week, Big Z, UJ, and Ruddog reunite to pour one out for beloved Lions center Frank Ragnow (01:12), who shockingly retires while still in his prime. The gang breaks down what this means for the O-line, debates who takes over at center (08:24), and dishes on the wild depth battles ahead of training camp (18:01). Plus, we touch on linebacker Alex Anzalone's con...

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The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and are HYPED to talk about the Lions 2025 regular season schedule. To start the episode, the krew breaks down some of the quotes from the new Lions coaches press conferences this week at rookie minicamps (0:50). Then, the guys break down the Lions 2025 schedule week by week and give their thoughts about Detroit's upcoming opponents (17:22).


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