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 this episode we talk Detroit Lions football with special guest Jeff Iafrate of Crunch Time Sports and the Lions Collective. We hit on a variety of Detroit Lions topics including, but not limited to.. The defensive secondary, the state of the team overall and expectations heading into 2026.
That and more let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In this episode we hear from Frank Ragnow- had the chance to speak with him, learn more about his foundation and talk a little football.
Plus we hit on the latest news from the final weeks of OTA’s,
We’ll get to that and more- let’s get to it Lions fans!
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Former Lions Herman Moore & Scott Mitchell stop by to talk all things Detroit Lions- expectations for the upcoming 2026 season, with a few insights on the past- like the 1995 season. We talk coaching- Wayne Fontes and Dan Campbell, plus hit on the schedule and some international travel talk.
That and more- let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In this episode we hit on the news coming out of week 2 of the Detroit Lions OTA’s. What the coaches and players are saying, plus an injury to report on and a massive trade in the NFL that could impact the Lions.- plus hit on some events you might consider attending…
That and more let’s get to it Lions fans!
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The Lions started their OTA’s, they extended a key piece of their defense, added another WR, plus more chatter on the schedule & some storylines are emerging as well… including where one might want to travel to catch a Lions road game. We also take a deep dive into getting tickets for the Munich game.
That and more let’s get to it Lions fans!
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The N-F-L schedule is finally out! We’ve known who the Lions are going to play, but now we know when and exactly where each game will take place- yes, we’re talking about the Germany game too! Plus- the biggest loser when it comes to the schedule.
We’ll also give our way too early estimate on how we think the Lions team might be shaping up to do in 2026 as well.
We’ll get to all of that and more- let’s...
Back in early March, we discussed the state of the Detroit Lions roster… now it’s time for an updated look. With free agency mostly complete and the NFL Draft now behind us, the Lions’ 90-man roster is basically set.
So how much confidence should fans have in each position group heading into the season? In this episode, we break down the strengths, concerns, depth, and overall outlook across the roster — wh...
In this episode, WLNS Sports Director Ian Kress joins me to break down the Detroit Lions offseason. We’ll dive into free agency, the NFL Draft, the current outlook of the roster, and our hopes and expectations for the upcoming schedule release, which is now just days away. #detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
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In this episode we connect with new Detroit Lions Tight End Tyler Conklin. We’re going to learn a little more about one of the newest additions to this squad.
That includes hearing about some full circle moments with Dan Campbell and Drew Petzing, plus all the others things that attracted him to Detroit. This includes what he’s most looking forward to for the 2026 season. Let’s get to it Lions fans… #detroit...
The NFL Draft is in the books and the Lions made some big-time moves. We’ll break down the first two rounds, where Detroit attacked two of the biggest needs on the roster, plus take a look at some surprising developments from around the league.
We’ll also hit on Day 3 picks, share key insights from GM Brad Holmes, and talk through what this draft tells us about the Lions’ evolving approach. We’ve got all that...
In this episode, we’re taking you inside draft day through the eyes of three former Detroit Lions players. You’ll hear from Theo Riddick and Mike McMahon in clips from past interviews, followed by Herman Moore, who shares what it was like to be selected in the top ten.
We begin with Theo Riddick and his draft day experience. Let’s get to it, Lions fans.
#detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
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The NFL Draft is just days away… We’ll hit you with last minute developments and insights - plus discuss some decisions the Lions might be faced with when they are on the clock. We’ll also talk about the changes for that clock too…
We’ve got all that and more—let’s get to it, Lions fans.
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As the NFL Draft approaches, we’ve got a special bonus preview episode for you.
Joining us is Erik Schlitt from Pride of Detroit-who’s done extensive draft research and developed the GRIT Index for incoming prospects.
We’ll dive into that and a whole lot more.
Let’s get to it Lions Fans!
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In this episode of Not The Same Old Lions Podcast, we preview the 2026 NFL Draft and what it means for the Detroit Lions.
We break down the team’s biggest roster needs, potential draft targets, and where Detroit could make the biggest impact.
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In episode 267 there’s no shortage of news surrounding the Detroit Lions changes as Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell both speak- Rod Wood too! We’ll touch on the topics that came up- like Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker- plus more on what came out of the NFL owners meetings to help set the stage for the NFL Draft.
We’ll get to all of this and more, let’s get to it Lions fans! #detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #a...
Matthew Soltysiak interviews Marius Dell, the Detroit Lions 2024 International Fan of the Year from Germany, about his journey as a Lions fan and the rapid growth of the NFL in Germany.
As a founding member of Lions Pride Germany, Marius shares how the group has grown to over 100 members while also giving back through charity work. We discuss his experiences attending Detroit Lions games, training camp, and meeting players like Aida...
Matthew Soltysiak interviews Ryan Fardon, the Detroit Lions 2023 International Fan of the Year, about his journey as a Lions fan from the U.K. to Detroit.
Ryan shares how he became a Detroit Lions fan, his first game at Wembley Stadium in 2014, and what it means to support the team internationally.
In Episode 265 we discuss his experiences attending Lions games in both the U.S. and London, the growth of NFL fandom across the U.K. and...
Matthew Soltysiak interviews Betina Braga, the Detroit Lions 2025 International Fan of the Year from Brazil, about her journey into American football and becoming a passionate Lions fan.
After an exchange program in Ann Arbor, she created “Play Call Brazil” to help grow the NFL and Detroit Lions community internationally. Betina shares her experience attending the Super Bowl, meeting Aidan Hutchinson, and discusses the r...
The dust has settled on Detroit Lions free agency 2026—and we’re starting to get a clear picture of what this team is becoming… and it might not be what many fans expected.
In Episode 263, we break down the full Detroit Lions free agency recap, including who’s gone, who’s back, and the key offseason additions. More importantly, we dive into why these roster moves were made and what they reveal about th...
In episode 262 I’m joined by a handful of players from Detroit Lions Legends basketball to discuss various aspects of the Lions football team. This includes insights into the offensive line and running game from some guys who played those positions. Plus we talk about the community connections they make and discuss more about the roster and outlook for 2026. We’ll get to that and more…
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