Dungeon of Doom: A Detroit Lions podcast from MLive

Kyle and Ben are back from the division-clinching win in Minnesota, and taking your questions for the weekly mailbag. They dive into Dan Campbell's comments about avoiding complacency, talk about the state and future of that vaunted offensive line, sort out what might happen with the safety rotation in the coming weeks, then finish things off with a spirited debate about what makes Dan Campbell great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Minnesota for a Christmas Eve that will be remembered for a long time. The guys break down the win against the Vikings, plus go inside the locker room with Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back with another jam-packed mailbag, which is brimming this week with questions about the Lions' playoff situation, Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker and changing expectations. Plus, hear from the one-and-only Ceedy Duce, who gave a wild interview about how he was able to return in three months after being told he'd be out for six. And we do mean wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at Ford Field for the Lions' huge win against the Denver Broncos. They recap the message sent by the defense, as well as another big night for star rookies Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from Chicago, and trying to figure out what's gone wrong during the Lions' midseason swoon. They're just 4-3 in their last seven games, and their vaunted offense is struggling. That includes at quarterback. Kyle and Ben also weigh in with their predictions for Detroit down the stretch, as it tries to close out its first division title since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben talk 'til the lights go out at Soldier Field after Detroit’s 28-13 loss. The guys discuss the brutal penalties, uncharacteristic self-inflicted mistakes and missed opportunities that haunted the Lions in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back with another mailbag podcast ahead of Detroit's trip to face the Chicago Bears. The guys discuss whether it's safe to say the Lions dropped the ball at the trade deadline with their defense struggling as injuries mount, and where that group goes from here. They also touch on Hendon Hooker's future, playoff scenarios and a note on the Suh interest among fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben discuss Detroit's 33-28 win over the Saints to move to 9-3 in Week 13. There were highs and lows, with rookie tight end Sam LaPorta looking like a star as the secondary delivered another troubling showing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last quarterback to win a playoff game for Detroit stops by to talk about his Lions years, and his dramatic story of surviving a suicide attempt. He's written a book called "The Ultimate Comeback," now available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at the Thanksgiving loss instead of with their families. Clearly, they have issues - and so do the Detroit Lions, whose defense continues to trend the wrong way heading into December. The guys break down what's happening on that side of the ball, along with the recent upturn in turnovers by Jared Goff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle break down a wild night at Ford field, and an especially wild final five minutes. After struggling with another mobile quarterback, Detroit's defense grew into the game and saw out a narrow victory: the Lions' eighth of the season. Jameson Williams showed more signs of progress, and Goff bounced back for a flawless final drive after throwing three picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from Los Angeles and after taking a nap or two, they're opening up the mailbag. They talk about Jameson Williams' progression, the future of the offensive line, and just how much money it's going to cost to lock up Penei Sewell. Plus, a look ahead to this week's game against the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Los Angeles for the Lions' wild 41-38 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. They break down the big afternoon from Jared Goff, a brilliant performance from the running game, and the ballsy (their word, not ours) decision to go for a fateful fourth-and-2. But there is concern about a defense that is struggling against elite QBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from the bye week, and they have a loaded episode this week. They open up the mailbag to talk about what the Lions got in Donovan Peoples-Jones, and what they didn't get at the trade deadline. Then Graham Glasgow joins the program to talk about how pissed he was to be benched coming out of camp, and his rise back into the starting lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from Ford Field, where the Lions pulled away from Las Vegas for a thrilling 26-14 win on Monday Night Football. Jahmyr Gibbs led a 222-yard outburst from the running game, while the defense came after Jimmy Garoppolo hard and often. Detroit now heads into the bye with a legitimate case as one of the NFC's best teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are here to remind you that all is not lost after the bludgeoning in Baltimore. The Lions are still 5-2 and in total command of the NFC North. But they also have clear issues on defense, and injuries in the secondary. With a division title within reach, could they explore the trade market for help ahead of Monday's deadline? That and more questions in this week's mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down the 38-6 loss in Baltimore, and Lamar Jackson leaving tire tracks on a defense that had been one of the league’s best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open a mailbag brimming with questions about the league-leading Detroit Lions. (Still sounds weird, doesn't it?) The guys dive deep into the Jared Goff debate, and get some great perspective from OL Graham Glasgow. They also chat about just how far the organization has come since the last time they played Baltimore, how they could handle the injuries at running back, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben breakdown the Lions' 20-6 win against Tampa, which catapulted them to the top of the league. Hear from Alex Anzalone, Craig Reynolds and others from Detroit's fourth straight win, all by double digits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open up the mailbag once again this week. Topics covered include Ben Johnson's bright future, Jared Goff's likely contract extension and the guys' thoughts on what's changed for the Lions after years of management and coaching futility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even missing key players, the Lions continue to find new ways to win. Kyle and Ben break down a dominant performance at Ford Field that brings the lions to 4-1 on the season, atop the NFC North. They discuss Goff's best game of the season, with kudos to David Montgomery, Sam Laporta, Aidan Hutchinson and Taylor Decker - who's played through a total transformation in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are opening up the mailbag heading into Carolina week. Jameson Williams is suddenly eligible to play in that game, but what should expectations be for the second-year receiver? The guys also dive into the return of Emmanuel Moseley, the disappearance of Levi Onwuzurike, and Detroit's Super Bowl chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at Lambeau Field for the 34-20 win against Green Bay. It was a big night for David Montgomery, Jerry Jacobs and the organization itself, which now wakes up in sole possession of the NFC North lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben discuss Detroit’s dominating defensive showing in its 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also highlight yet another memorable game from rookie Brian Branch, not to mention Sam LaPorta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle dive into the mailbag ahead of the Atlanta Falcons' trip to Ford Field on Sunday. Hindsight is 20/20, but should Detroit have drafted Bijan Robinson? Listeners also want to know how Detroit plans to improve defensively, particularly in the pass rush. Plus, a positive note on Jared Goff's consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were back at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions lost in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks, despite a rowdy home crowd. There were injuries, missed chances and an absent pass rush. The guys discuss what it means and why they aren't sounding the alarms just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back after the thrilling win in Kansas City, and they're opening up the mailbag for questions. Lots of folks are wondering about the status of Taylor Decker's injured ankle, why the Lions are taking things slow with Jahmyr Gibbs and how to avoid a letdown on Sunday against Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle are buzzing after a thrilling Lions win against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The guys discuss what it means for Detroit to be 1-0 for the first time since 2017. Plus, stay tuned until the end for jubilant scenes from the Lions' locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Lions-Chiefs on deck, Kyle and Ben are opening up the mailbag one last time before traveling to Kansas City. Jahmyr Gibbs was a big topic of discussion, and his chances of winning rookie of the year. Also, what's the deal with Isaiah Buggs, a projected starter who has been benched in Week 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down a very long day of roster cuts, which left the Lions with just two running backs, a whole lot of defense, and obvious moves still to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben is back from eating pasta in Italy, and joins Kyle for an in-depth look at some of the toughest roster decisions heading into the final days before cuts. Then Dylan Drummond joins the program to talk about his journey from a tryout in the spring to the roster bubble heading into the finale in Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Ben still eating his face off in Italy, Kyle is joined by DoD producer Patrick Shea this week. They open up the mailbag to chat about the biggest moments from joint practices, concerns about the injuries to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, the mouth of C.J. Gardner-Johnson (whether it could get Detroit into trouble) and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle compare notes from watching the Lions defense and offense face off against the New York Giants over two days of joint practice. Giants beat reporter Dan Duggan (The Athletic) shares thoughts on Dan Campbell, and how the vibe at Allen Park has changed since his last visit in 2018. Plus, the stars came out to watch the practice - including Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back from summer break to chat about some of the biggest performances from the first week of Lions camp. They also dive into the good and bad from Jameson Williams as the eclectic receiver continues to struggle with drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben was at Detroit Lions minicamp all week, and is joined by new MLive podcast producer Patrick Shea to break it all down. Ben answers some-reader submitted questions ahead of summer break. He We're talking Jameson Williams, the new "sticky" secondary and what Calvin Johnson's presence means for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions opened up their first OTA of the year on Thursday, and Kyle and Ben are back with some thoughts on Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, the new-look secondary, Levi Onwuzurike and that finally-healthy offensive line. They also took some reader questions, and also caught up with Jameson Williams about his looming suspension for a violation of the gambling policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben preview the highly anticipated season to come for Detroit's offensive line, then Frank Ragnow joins the program from a skeet-shooting event for his charity, the Rags Remembered Foundation. Ragnow spoke about losing his father, "Rags," and how he carried PTSD to his time in Detroit. Now he's using his foundation to raise money to help children who have lost loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The draft picks have officially arrived in Detroit. Kyle and Ben share their initial impressions from the Lions' rookie minicamp, where TE Sam LaPorta was a big winner, and DT Brodric Martin was just plain big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Allen Park throughout the NFL draft. Now they're back from a long nap with 10 big winners and losers following the addition of the Lions' eight-man class, including Jared Goff and Ben Johnson (big winners), along with Malcolm Rodriguez and the nerds (big losers). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down the highlights from GM Brad Holmes' annual pre-draft presser, including the Lions' intention to add a quarterback before training camp. Then former Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky joins the program for an in-depth discussion on what the Lions have in Jared Goff, and whether they should take one of the top prospects in the draft. (Hint: He says yes.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open up the mailbag to take questions on everything from the Lions' chances to land Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson to their situation at quarterback, the likelihood of taking a tight end, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the biggest questions facing Detroit heading into the NFL draft. Kyle and Ben mull the pros and cons if taking one of the year's best prospects, who is also dogged by concerns on and off the field. Then Georgia beat writer Seth Emerson of The Athletic joins the program to cut through some of the noise surrounding the evaluation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear some of the best quotes from the Lions brass in Phoenix, including looks into the futures of Jared Goff and Jeff Okudah, insight into how they landed C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency, plus their full embrace of the soaring expectations in Detroit. Kyle and Ben break down what it all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Lions continue to spray cash at their most immediate needs, Kyle and Ben break down how that changes Detroit's approach to the draft. Then offensive lineman Graham Glasgow drops by to share stories from his first run in Detroit -- including living and even carpooling with Taylor Decker -- how he had to navigate losing his Broncos job while on vacation in Mexico, and why he told his agent to get something done with the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben analyze the Lions' big moves in free agency, plus weigh in on the decision to go with David Montgomery instead of Jamaal Williams at running back. Then new cornerback Emmanuel Moseley joins the program to chat about his journey from a 145-pound quarterback to one of the league's top cover corners, and the setbacks he's still trying to overcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben debate their mock draft 2.0s, both of which net a pair of defensive playmakers for Detroit. Then longtime Lions fan Kent Lee Platte joins the program to discuss how he created the viral Relative Athletic Score, how it is changing the way the draft community evaluates prospects, and the best athletic fits for Detroit in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are coming to you live from the NFL combine, where they caught up with Ben Johnson about his return to Detroit. Then Kyle chats with longtime Lions scout Joe Kelleher, now the assistant director of pro personnel, about the changes he's seen to the combine -- and shares some of Detroit's strategies for cutting through the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down their picks for the Lions at 6 and 18, discuss the merits of taking a cornerback and edge rusher, plus debate whether a quarterback like Anthony Richardson is a fit. They also preview what they're looking for this week at the combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back to answer your questions about the Detroit Lions. Topics this week range from what the Lions should do in free agency, where their priorities will be in the draft, the new-look coaching staff, plus some of the guys' favorite road trips on the beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben name their offensive and defensive most valuable players, rookies of the year (no surprise there), most improved players and their players with the most to prove heading into 2023. Then rookie Aidan Hutchinson carves out a few minutes from an insane week at the Super Bowl to chat about finishing runner-up for NFL defensive rookie of the year, his favorite plays from last season, who gave him the most hell in practice and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices