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

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

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

    Ep. 300 - 2024 Draft Recap and Grades

    Ep. 300 - 2024 Draft Recap and Grades

    The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and fired up to talk about the Lions 2024 draft class! They dive into their analysis on each pick including 1st rounder Terrion Arnold analysis (3:00), 2nd rounder Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (18:00), 4th rounders Giovanni Manu (25:00) and Sione Vake (31:10), and 6th rounders Mekhi Wingo (34:15) and Christian Mahogany (38:00). Then each member of the Kool-Aid krew gives out their grade for the Lions draft weekend (41:30).

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    • 58 min
    Ep. 299 - Terrion Arnold is a Lion!

    Ep. 299 - Terrion Arnold is a Lion!

    The Lions made some fireworks in the first round with their trade up from #29 to #24 for Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold. The Blue Kool-Aid krew was watching live and was fired up by the pick. This is the audio from our live 1st round draft show from the moment where the Lions traded up to when Terrion Arnold was announced as the newest member of the Detroit Lions.

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    • 12 min
    Ep. 298 - New Uniform Thoughts and our final 2024 mock drafts

    Ep. 298 - New Uniform Thoughts and our final 2024 mock drafts

    Draft season is coming to a close as the Blue Kool-Aid krew gathers to celebrate draft week with their final mock drafts. First, the krew gives their passionate thoughts about the Lions' new uniforms, especially about the return of the black alternates (1:30). Then, the krew dives deep into their final mock drafts, each picking their ideal 1st round (16:30), 2nd round (29:00), 3rd round (39:20), and 5th-7th rounds (48:55).
    Join us for our live show Thursday night at 7pm CT as we break down the ENTIRE first round of the 2024 draft LIVE!

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Ep. 297 - Draft prospects that we like and the history of the 29th overall pick

    Ep. 297 - Draft prospects that we like and the history of the 29th overall pick

    The Blue Kool-Aid duo of Big Z and UJ reunite to discuss some of their favorite draft prospects and discuss the history of where the Lions' first-round draft slot, 29th overall. After starting off the episode with their thoughts on the Brock Wright contract (2:00), they discuss the possibility of selecting Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry in the first round. Afterwards, the krew goes long on the favorite offensive line prospects. Finally, the krew dives into the past decade of #29 overall picks, where the Lions will hope to turn the tide of recent draft busts elected from the position.

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    • 48 min
    Ep. 296 - Second wave of free agency, new rules, and Mock Draft 1.0

    Ep. 296 - Second wave of free agency, new rules, and Mock Draft 1.0

    The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to break down the Lions' new free agent signings, new NFL rules changes, and our Mock Draft 1.0!
    The krew kicks things off by discussing the ramifications of Cam Sutton's release (1:30). Then, the krew gets excited about the additions of former Bengals DT DJ Reader (7:30) and Ravens OG Kevin Zeitler (11:25) before bidding Josh Reynolds farewell (14:15).
    Afterwards, the guys go in-depth about the new NFL rules coming in 2024 from the new kickoff rules to the hip-drop tackle ban (17:35).
    Finally, the krew previews the NFL draft by mocking the first two rounds for the Lions. They dive into what the Lions could do at #29 overall (32:15) and in the second round, #61 overall (47:30).

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    • 59 min
    Ep. 295 - Breaking down the newest additions to Pride

    Ep. 295 - Breaking down the newest additions to Pride

    This week brought the start of free agency, and the Blue Kool-Aid duo of Big Z and UJ are here to break down all of the Lions' big moves. They Kick things off by acknowledging the extensions of Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and Chris Spielman (1:30) before diving into the big addition of former Bengals DT D.J. Reader (2:30) and his impact on the defensive line. Then, the krew discusses the signing of former Saints and Vikings DE Marcus Davenport and how he could be a force off the edge if he stays healthy (7:30).
    After the DL talk, they discuss the additions in the secondary in Carlton Davis and Amik Robertson (12:00) before speculating on who Detroit could take at #29 overall (18:05).
    Finally, the krew wraps things up with a discussion on who they think could give the Lions the biggest challenge for the NFC North crown (37:30).

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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

jholesovsky ,

There’s just something about this team

UJ just made me tear up…. He is the epitome of a lions fan. Win or lose this team brings us together. Forever thankful. Keep up the great work Koolaid Crew!!!!

@LionsMock ,

Ep. 238 lost me

Couldnt continue this podcast anymore. I just got done reading one of them click bait fan sided articles about what trade candidates might be out there and available and these guys just so happened to literally name the exact 5 same guys. Yet they also referred to them as just free agents…. I was intrigued by the Jeffery Simmons talk but didn’t seem the slightest bit of realistic to me what they were suggesting we could give up for him in just pick 18.

Idk maybe I’m very wrong, but it just seemed as if these podcasts aren’t very original takes or realistic.

Dr.Alban ,

Fun, objective, informative, and fun

Really a great listen. Funny without going over the board. Best of all, objective and not a bunch of team advocates or Patricia apologists.

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