Not The Same Old Lions Podcast: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Get the latest insights on Detroit Lions football from Matthew Soltysiak and Company. We're talking Lions analysis, interviews and all Detroit Lions News. Host Matthew Soltysiak talks Detroit Lions football with an assortment of guests. As a staunch follower of the team since the late 80's and growing up in Michigan, he's followed the team since before Barry Sanders’ rookie season. With a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University, he worked as a Sports Reporter and Anchor for an NBC affiliate, covering the Detroit Lions during the Millen years and the transition away from it. We'll break down the Detroit Lions and provide insight into other areas of the NFC North and the NFL that could impact Detroit- with plenty of grit. For even more analysis visit: www.notthesameoldlions.com
Episodes
In episode 247 we preview the Detroit Lions season finale match-up with the division leading Chicago Bears. We’ll get into what we expect & hear from a coach who follows the Bears regularly. Plus discuss some of the other major story lines trending around the Lions as week 18 of the 2025 season arrives. This also means it’s the end of the year, so we’ve got some thank you’s to include as well.
We’ll get into all of that and mor...
In episode 246 we discuss the Detroit Lions 23 to 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings… dropping the Lions to .500 for the first time since week 2 of this season and eliminating them from playoff contention.
We’ll talk about anything that went well, what didn’t and where the team sits with one week remaining in the 2025 NFL season.
We’ll hit those topics and more…. Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 245 We preview the Detroit Lions week 17 match-up with the Minnesota Vikings. A game that looks a bit different than expected just a few days ago. We’ll talk about what to expect and hear from a reporter who covers the Vikings.
We’ll get into all of that and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In episode 244 we discuss the Detroit Lions 29 to 24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. We’ll talk about the crazy ending, but more importantly the 3rd quarter that set-up that finish and everything else. We’ll talk about the team as a whole right now and on a day when Jahmyr Gibbs passed Barry Sanders for an NFL record, we visit with former Lions running back Billy Sims and talk BBQ.
We’ll hit those topics and more…. Let’s get to it...
In episode 243 we preview the Detroit Lions week 16 match-up with the Pittsburgh Steelers! We’ll get insights from a reporter who covers the Steelers and provide insights of our own on the match-up. Plus, we’ll discuss the Lions as a whole right now and our thoughts on playoff chances for the team
We’ll get into all of that and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In episode 242 we discuss the Detroit Lions 41 to 34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, dropping the Lions to 8-6. We’ll hit on what went wrong, things that went right and most importantly, where this leaves the team with 3 games left to go, plus any other major story lines.
We’ll hit those topics and more….
Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 241 we preview the Detroit Lions week 15 match-up with the red hot Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. We’ll discuss what to expect from these teams, hit on major story lines and provide insights from someone who covers the Rams as well as provide our own.
We’ll get into all of that and more… Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In episode 240 we discuss the Detroit Lions 44 to 30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. We’ll talk about those words “complimentary (or complementary) football,” discuss what went well, areas of concern (including the Brian Branch injury) and any other major story lines. We’ll hit those topics and more….
Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 239 we preview the Detroit Lions ever more important Week 14 match-up with the Dallas Cowboys. After multiple trips by the Lions to Dallas, the Cowboys finally head to Motown.
We’ll touch on major storylines- including where the team stands with the updated Frank Ragnow news, discuss the upcoming match-up, plus how this game impacts the rest of the season moving forward.
We’ll get into all of that and more…
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In episode 238 we discuss the Detroit Lions 31 to 24 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. We’ll talk about what went wrong, where that puts the Lions now- and what the Frank Ragnow news means amid all of this…
We’ll hit those topics and more…. Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 237 we preview the Detroit Lions Week 13 match-up versus the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day. We’ll touch on major storylines, discuss the upcoming match-up, plus how this game impacts the reason of the season moving forward.
We’ll get into all of that and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In episode 236 we discuss the Detroit Lions 34 to 27 victory over the New York Giants. We’ll surely talk about Jahmyr Gibbs, plus discuss the numerous explosives on both sides of the ball- then discuss what this might mean for the team moving forward with the Packers game coming up quickly. That and more…. Let’s get to it Lions Fans! #detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit RoasterJack coffee company. Be a hero, brew great coff...
In episode 235 we preview the Detroit Lions Week 12 match-up with the New York Giants. Returning to Ford Field, the Lions find themselves one of just two double digit favorites this week, but New York is expecting the return of Jaxon Dart at QB. We’ll hear from a New York reporter and provide insights of our own.
We’ll get into all of that and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In episode 234 we discuss the Detroit Lions 16 to 9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. We’ll discuss the offensive woes, the incredible defensive effort and give our perspectives on the coaching decisions, plus what this might mean for the team moving forward.
That and more….
Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 233 we preview the Detroit Lions & Philadelphia Eagles Week 11 Match-up on Sunday Night Football. The game many Lions fans have anticipated the most in the 2025 regular season is finally here. The Lions are coming off a refreshing win in Washington and the Eagles extended their winning streak to 3 with a win at Lambeau Field. We’ll hear from a Philadelphia reporter and provide insights of our own.
We’ll get into all o...
In episode 232 we recap the Detroit Lions 44 to 22 win over the Washington Commanders. We’ll talk about how things finally looked right on offense, digest the defense, hit on special teams and maybe even mention Jack Fox.
That and more…. Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 231 we preview the Detroit Lions trip to the nation’s capital, where they take on the Washington Commanders.
A rematch from last year’s playoff game, though it will look a bit different. We’ll get into that, hear from a reporter who covers Washington, to go with insights of our own. Plus, we’ll talk about the state of the Lions roster with the trade deadline now past.. We’ll get into all of that and more…
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In episode 230 we recap the Detroit Lions 27 to 24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. No sugar coating that bad taste in your mouth, this didn’t go well. We’ll break down the game, discuss the state of the team, especially considering some of the injuries as the trade deadline is this week. We’ll discuss that, and more….
Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In episode 229 we preview the Detroit Lions week 9 Match-up with division foe the Minnesota Vikings. We’ll discuss the state of the Lions right now coming off their bye,- that includes the BIG Aidan Hutchinson bye week news plus what to expect from the Vikings who will have JJ McCarthy in at QB- We also hear from a reporter who covers Minnesota, to go with insights of our own.
We’ll get into all of that and more… Let’s get to it Lio...
In episode 228 we discuss the state of the Lions during their bye week… they enter 5-2. Not quite the midway point at week 8, but it’s the only real break- so we’ll take a look at the first 7 weeks. Where is this team expectation wise? What’s working well? Are there any areas of conversation? Have our expectations changed? What moves might be in store and What’s the competition looking like? We’ll try to answer those questions and ...
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