Dungeon of Doom: A Detroit Lions podcast from MLive

The 12-1 Detroit Lions keep finding ways to win. This time another walk-off field goal from Jake Bates killed the clock thanks to Dan Campbell's "stones." Ben and Kory recap a game in which Goff made franchise history, Tim Patrick scored two touchdowns, and Aaron Glenn's defense stepped up despite the long injury list. Doubt this team at your own peril. Oh, and by the way, they clinched a playoff spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit's defense has lost starters and key pieces at a rapid rate this year, with even more hits coming these last couple of weeks. They are without four of their top five linebackers from the start of the year, and have been forced into poaching from other team's practice squads and finding veterans on the free-agent market. Ben and Kory discuss the new additions, what the Lions are doing to acclimate them and when/if it will catch up to the NFL's hottest team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whew. These Detroit Lions continue to find ways to win, or at least hang on for dear life. The Lions beat the Bears 23-20, holding off the late surge by Caleb Williams and Co. Ben and Kory try to put their heads back on straight and discuss the team’s 10th straight victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn’t always pretty. It wasn’t always exciting. But the Detroit Lions controlled the pace and quickly corrected their defensive miscues to handle the Colts 24-6. Detroit’s defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown in 10 straight quarters, amidst even more injuries to key pieces. Kory and Ben discuss those injuries and what’s next ahead of the short week with Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag episode of the Dungeon of Doom podcast. They discuss how the team has stayed true to their identity, the power of Brad Holmes as a scout and understanding the strengths of his coaches and much more. All questions were fielded from MLive's Subtext Insider Texts program, sign up at https://joinsubtext.com/dungeonofdoom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions are 9-1 after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 in Week 11 action from Ford Field. Ben and Kory discuss the dominating day from both sides of the ball, while offering an update on Alex Anzalone's broken forearm. Jared Goff and the offense scored touchdowns on their first seven possessions -- the first time that's happened in an NFL game since 2007. And the defense held the Jaguars to only 170 yards of offense, while now going six straight quarters without allowing a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory make their mailbag debut as a duo, and what better time than after a wacky win on Sunday Night Football? The guys give their offensive and defensive MVP picks to this point on the season. They also discuss the offensive struggles, thoughts on Za'Darius Smith's impact in his debut, and if the Jaguars have enough in the tank for this to be considered a trap game, among much more. All questions were fielded from MLive's Subtext Insider Texts program, sign up at https://joinsubtext.com/dungeonofdoom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions beat the Texans 26-23 on a day where Jared Goff threw five interceptions. Jake Bates hit a pair of 50-plus yard field goals in the fourth quarter, including a 52-yarder at the buzzer for the improbable win. Detroit's defense rose to the occasion, keeping the Texans off the scoreboard in the second half and giving its offense and Bates one last chance to put the game on ice. The Lions are 8-1, winners of seven straight, including a 5-0 stretch despite playing four of their last five games away from home. Hosts Ben Raven and Kory Woods discuss the wacky day in Houston and their thoughts for this resilient bunch going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dungeon of Doom bids adieu to Kyle Meinke with one last mailbag episode. Kyle talks through his favorite memories of his decade-plus covering the Lions, and where he's heading next. The guys also welcome Kory Woods to the Dungeon for his first episode of many before joining Ben Raven on the podcast moving forward. We also talk some football, breaking down the Za'Darius Smith addition and evaluating the coordinators and their potential when it comes to head coaching opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions have won six straight, including three in a row from Lambeau Field over the Green Bay Packers. They won 24-14 in Week 9, powered by Kerby Joseph’s pick six, and Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St Brown’s lethal consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back in Allen Park, and they dive deep into the last twist in the Jameson Williams saga. They also field questions about the edge rush heading into next week's trade deadline, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions set a bunch of franchise record in their 52-14 win over the Titans. Most importantly, they are 6-1, marking the best start since 1956 for the franchise. The fellas break it all down while giving Kalif Raymond, Dave Fipp, Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn and Co. their flowers for an impressive showing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back with another mailbag episode and, no surprise, there even more questions about the team's pass rushers and if the Lions are looking to make a trade after the Aidan Hutchinson injury. Also, with the Jameson Williams two-game suspension apparently looming, Kyle and Ben update the situation on the electric wide receiver and what to know moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions are back on top in the NFC North after handing the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the year. Kyle and Ben discuss the win, what impressed them most (cough, Jared Goff) and their thoughts on the pass rush without Aidan Hutchison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open the mailbag, and go figure, most of the questions are about Aidan Hutchinson's broken tibia and fibula, and how the Lions replace that elite production. The fellas also tackle questions about Brian Branch's DPOY chances, how the Lions might manufacture pressure in these coming weeks and more food talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Dallas for the Lions' huge 47-9 victory over the Cowboys. Detroit was so impressive in the game, but lost star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg. The fellas break down what it all means for the Lions' title pursuit this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas open the mailbag to discuss how the Lions replace Derrick Barnes, why it’s not time to freak out about the secondary and all those penalties yet and our thoughts before a trip back to Dallas. Kyle and Ben also gleefully answer a question about stadium food. We’ve got it all this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions finally beat the Seahawks, winning 42-29 on Monday Night Football to head into the bye at 3-1. Kyle and Ben discuss the fireworks, Jared Goff’s perfect day and how this team keeps finding ways to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back for another jam-packed mailbag podcast. The fellas answer questions regarding the slew of injuries spread across the roster ahead of a Monday Night Football date with the Seattle Seahawks. They also discuss the challenges the Seahawks bring to the table and what's translated from Baltimore's mighty defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back with a postgame podcast after the Lions beat the Cardinals 20-13. It was the defense to once again flex its muscle, with the Cardinals struggling to get much of anything going in this one. The Lions offense started hot, leaning on their punishing rushing attack and a clean start from Jared Goff. But when they got blanked in the second half, it was the defense and stud punter Jack Fox to lift them to victory. The guys also discuss the plethora of injuries ahead of Detroit's Monday Night Football date back home before the bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back with another mailbag from Allen Park, where the Lions (1-1) are preparing to face the Cardinals (1-1) on Sunday in Arizona. Just how good has Aidan Hutchinson been? Just how bad has Ben Johnson and the offense been? Just how ugly is the red zone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Detroit on Sunday, where the Lions fell 20-16 to Tampa Bay despite doubling up the Buccaneers in yardage. A bone-headed error by Dan Campbell contributed to the loss, as did a 1 of 7 effort in the red zone. The fellas break it all down from Ford Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open up the mailbag ahead of yet another playoff rematch at Ford Field. The guys discuss the defense generating pressure without a ton of sacks, and why they aren’t sweating some of the sloppiness in the secondary or Amon-Ra St. Brown’s quiet game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions opened the season with a thrilling 26-20 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. They weren't at their best, but they beat one of the NFC's best anyway. The fellas break down their path to victory, the rise of Jameson Williams, the clutch runs of David Montgomery, and what it all means for their chances this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are in Allen Park as the Detroit Lions prepare for their season opener on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The guys open up the mailbag for questions about breakout players, biggest concerns and why they think this team has Super Bowl potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions have trimmed their roster heading into the season opener. Kyle and Ben break down the biggest surprises, best strengths and lingering concerns heading into Lions-Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 18 days until the regular season, Ben and Kyle are back with a jam-packed mailbag. Which position group has been the most improved in camp? Which has been most overhyped? Which stars have balled out? Which have not? The guys discuss it all, and the intrasquad scrimmage that wrapped up camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Solak, who is fresh into his stint at ESPN and embarking on a training camp tour, joins Kyle and Ben (Raven) to offer his thoughts on the Detroit Lions, their expectations and how the pieces are coming together on offense and defense. The guys then offer their takeaways from the feisty week of joint practices and the less feisty preseason opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from sumer hiatus, and they return with a jam-packed episode. They mull the top standouts from the first two weeks of training camp -- Aidan Hutchinson, Levi Onwuzurike, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams all made the cut -- as well as some of the biggest lingering concerns. Then Justin Rogers joins the program to discuss his new venture, DetroitFootball.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Allen Park all week for mandatory minicamp, the last full-squad practices before the summer break. They recap their top performers, potential breakout players and a few lingering concerns heading into training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions kicked off full-team practices this week, and Kyle and Ben got a chance to observe Day 3. The fellas break down what they saw, including the rapid improvement of Jameson Williams, and the needed improvement for Hendon Hooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new schedule has dropped, and the fellas think big things are ahead for Detroit. They break down the new schedule, then analyze rookie minicamp and the Jared Goff extension. Finally, hear from Goff himself after signing the biggest deal in team history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from a very, very long weekend in Allen Park. They share their insights into the Lions' draft class, how it came together, the moves they liked best, and what's left to be done for one of the league's best teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pencils down. It's time for Kyle and Ben to turn in their final NFL mock drafts. And this week's episode features their selections for the Detroit Lions and a discussion on some of the key differences in their final projections. Also, Kyle met up with quarterback Jared Goff for a chat ahead of the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben re-open the mailbag with the NFL world quieting down for a second in the lead up to the draft. The guys discuss breakout players to watch for the Lions, Jameson Williams expectations and the chances the team might target a cornerback on Day 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the troubling Cam Sutton ordeal to free agency, it's been a busy week for the Detroit Lions. New uniforms are on the way, and so are massive contract extension talks for Goff and St. Brown. Oh, and the NFL announced some sweeping rule changes after owners voted to implement new kickoff, trade deadline and roster rules. Kyle's there in Orlando, and Ben follows along for the ride as the guys break down the week's biggest news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben analyze the Detroit Lions' first week in free agency, which included a trade for a cornerback, a signing of another cornerback, two big pieces up front -- and whole lot of questions about what exactly Brad Holmes was doing, for some reason. The fellas break down why they're not surprised by Detroit's moves, and which ones they like most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back after a long week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The guys break down what they heard — including from Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell — and who they like most for Detroit in the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben have dropped their first mock drafts heading into this week's NFL scouting combine. Kyle projects Detroit to fill its most immediate need -- a No. 1 cornerback -- while Ben finds better value going with a versatile offensive lineman who would solidify that unit through some anticipated attrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben have taken a nap or two after the long season, and return to the mic with a bagful of questions about how the Lions will proceed through the offseason. The fellas take a look at all the biggest priorities, from contract extensions (hello, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown) to pending free agents (hi there, Graham Glasgow and C.J. Gardner-Johnson) and which positions could be hit in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions GM showed new bravado after the season wrapped up, insisting Detroit will be back while going after his critics. Kyle and Ben share their thoughts on that, plus the return of the coordinators and whether Frank Ragnow might walk away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were there for it all — the red-hot first half and the brutal second-half collapse. The Lions lost 34-31 in San Francisco, falling short of that Super Bowl berth after leading by 17 points at halftime. But the future is bright, and that’s not just us trying to spread false cheer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Barnes tells his tale of playoff triumph, having gone from the end of the roster to making a heroic interception that clinched the win against Tampa. Then, 49ers beat writer Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle stops by to preview the championship game. Spoiler alert: They’re all taking San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at Ford Field for the Lions' 31-23 playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jared Goff continues to shine, the defense stood tall at the end, and Derrick Barnes clinched their spot in a play-in game for the Super Bowl with a pick in the final minutes. The fellas react to the biggest performances, up and down this all-grit roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are joined by a very special guest, the voice of the Lions himself, Dan Miller. They relive the historic win against Los Angeles, the coronation of Jared Goff, the guts of Dan Campbell, before looking ahead to what it all means for a divisional game against Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle burn the midnight oil at Ford Field after an instant classic against Matthew Stafford and the L.A. Rams. They discuss Jared Goff's resilience, Dan Campbell's aggressive football paying off, and some defensive concerns ahead of yet another home playoff game next Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special week requires a special episode, and Kyle and Ben have brought in Rams beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to go deep inside the Lions playoff opener against Los Angeles. Hear in-depth analysis of why the Rams gave up on Jared Goff, why they went all-in for Matthew Stafford, how the former Lions great has taken L.A. all the way to the Super Bowl, and then led a furious 7-1 finish to propel L.A.'s once-lost season back into the playoffs -- and a first-round matchup against the soaring Lions, in the first postseason game in the history of Ford Field. Football poetry at its best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at Ford Field for the Lions’ 30-20 win against Minnesota. They recap an impressive victory, break down what the LaPorta injury means to the team, plus look forward to a tantalizing playoff matchup against Matthew Stafford and the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back with a mailbag that was brimming with good questions about the Lions. There were the obvious about the debacle in Dallas, while the guys also weigh their offensive and defensive MVPs, the future of Jared Goff and the possibility of the Rams coming to Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. (Yes, please.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Dallas for the Lions' 20-19 loss against the Cowboys, and were as stunned by the 2-point conversion ruling as you were. Just an incredible miscommunication from the officials, and it cost Detroit the game -- and a likely shot at the No. 2 or No. 1 seed. Hear from the fellas on the play, plus Taylor Decker and Dan Skipper themselves, from a night in Dallas that will join the pantheon of blown calls that have cost the Lions over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices