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 get you ready for Detroit Lions Training camp! We’ll talk about the players we have an eye on, the position group battles to focus on & any other topics Detroit Lions or NFL related that are relevant.
Plus we’ll touch on insights gained from the Netflix show Quarterback, season 2 (featuring Jared Goff). That and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In this episode we revisit the Detroit Lions Hype Train! It started in 2023…
Expectations and hope were at a new level after that January win over the Green Bay packers giving the Lions a 9-8 record to end the season.
By our estimation… With a record of 12-5 in 2023, a division title and two playoff victories and a half time lead in the NFC Championship game, that season and team lived up to the hype.
The following season of the Hype...
A year ago I was fortunate enough to have Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit as a guest on the show. We talked about the evolution of the franchise in two different parts last summer.
In this episode we’re going to hit on some of the bigger topics that have circulated over the past year as well as talk about the state of the franchise and what the future just might look like. That and more, Let’s get to it Lions fans! #detroitlion...
In this episode we take you behind the scenes at the Detroit Lions newly renovated Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park. We do the same for Ford Field.
We’ll show you the locker rooms, the weight room and the practice field too, plus share other tidbits we picked up along the way. Folks many of you listen to the audio version of the show, but for this one, you might consider checking out the YouTube version as we incorporate add...
In this episode we touch on everything that went down at Lions OTA’s week 2, make more sense of the rotating to center spot, plus discuss the overall impact of Ragnow’s retirement on the offensive line as a whole. We’ll also discuss Coach Campbell's comments and set up the rest of the off-season as we get ready for training camp and the preseason kickoff next month!
That and more.. Let’s get to it Lions fans....
In this episode I speak with David Montomgery about a major accomplishment & making time for fans.
Then we hit on a number of items & observations coming out of the first week of OTA’s for the Detroit Lions.
Discussing the insights shared by Jared Goff, Jameson Williams and others. We’ll reflect on so much of the information that Coach Dan Campbell dropped, plus observations from practice. ...
In this episode we talk Detroit Lions after some recent media sessions by the players- updates on Aidan Hutchinson and insights from Sam LaPorta and others will guide this show. We’ll also talk about some rule proposals that didn’t not go through and what we think of that-
Plus we’ll get the perspective from another sports podcast here in Michigan- the Mitten State Sports Corner's Podcast. What are their takes on the Lions move...
In this episode we talk about the Detroit Lions Roster. With the NFL Draft in the books and Rookie Mini-Camp complete, the 90 man roster is taking shape. We’ll break it down by position and share our optimism and any potential concerns. That and more.. Let’s get to it Lions fans. #detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
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In this episode we finally get to talk about when and where the Detroit Lions are playing in 2025. The N-F-L dropped the entire 2025 schedule, we’ll break that each part of the schedule, sharing what we like and dislike. That and more.
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
#detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
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In this episode we do a little something different, we catch up with multiple Detroit Lions -past and present -to hear a little more about what they’re doing off the field to connect with the community.
We’ll hear from Amon-Ra St. Brown about his recent youth football camp, then we’ll talk with members of the Detroit Lions Legends Basketball team that are touring the state of Michigan- this includes Rob Rubik, Herman Moore, Brock G...
In this episode we take a look at the Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft results. We’re gonna break down the players and positions taken, discuss the trades made to acquire them and talk about the fits. Plus we’ll touch on the Lions playing in the Hall of Fame game & start to tease the NFL schedule which releases mid-May. That and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
#detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
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In this episode we get you ready for the 2025 NFL draft! We’ll look at the needs of the Detroit Lions, the quality of players coming from the college ranks and discuss just who might be those right fits for this Gritty Detroit team. We’ll also discuss the NFL Draft location expectations coming off last year’s historic turnout in the 313. That and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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In this episode we start to get you ready for the 2025 NFL draft by taking a look back at the previous drafts by the Detroit Lions under the direction of General Manager Brad Holmes.
We’ll look at each of his draft classes, discuss the Lions moves, consider the roster needs at the time, plus analyze how each group has fared. By taking a look back it helps us get ready for the not too distant futur...
In this episode I speak with former Detroit Lions quarterback Mike McMahon. We previously spoke with him about his NFL combine experiences. Today we get to hear about his experience getting drafted by the Detroit Lions and some insights on playing for the team as well- this includes getting kicked out of the Pontiac Silverdome.
We also learn how the draft after his rookie year significantly impacted him.
THE NFL Owners meetings are underway, so In this episode we discuss a plethora of news coming out of there- about the team, the facilities and rule change proposals. Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and Rod Wood each gave insights to these different areas. We’ll break it down, plus touch on more roster additions and talk a little something about Ford Field…
That and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
In this episode I speak with former Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick. We previously spoke with him about his NFL combine experiences. Today we get to hear about his experience getting drafted by the Detroit Lions and some insights on playing for the team as well. He shares his appreciation for Jim Caldwell and talks about what it was like breaking into the NFL as a rookie. That and more!
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In this episode we take a look at the Detroit Lions roster as the dust starts to settle on free agency… We’ll talk about additional moves made since those initial two days, look at where the roster stands and discuss what else might yet be needed before the draft, talk about proposed rule changes, tell you what’s new with the Lions and Netflix, plus we’ll take the temperature of the room! That and more…
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In this special episode I speak with the 2024 Detroit Lions Fan of the Year Megan Stefanski, who is also the 2024 NFL Fan of the Year! We’ll hear about her experiences this year, and how it all came to be. Plus I share about my first trip to her family owned bar and grill called Yooperman’s
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
#detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
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In this episode we take a look at the initial impact of Free Agency for the Detroit Lions. The tampering period is over and two official days are in the books. We’ll talk about who’s left like Carlton Davis, who returned like Derrick Barnes and discuss the new faces joining in the roster for 2025 like DJ Reed. That and more…
Let’s get to it Lions fans!
#detroitlions #onepride #lions #nfl #allgrit
In this episode we find ourselves on the eve of free agency… Twas the night before free agency and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a… oh, who am I kidding!?! The party appears to have already started!
We aren’t even to the 2 day tampering period, but moves are being made and deals are getting done! We’ll discuss all the moves from the Lions and around the league that impact the fra...
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