Dungeon of Doom: A Detroit Lions podcast from MLive

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

Ben joins Kyle after spending the week at the Senior Bowl, the marquee all-star showcase in college football. The Lions have drafted several players from the game over the years, including safety Kerby Joseph just last year. Ben identifies five potential fits from this year's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were joined by The Detroit News' Justin Rogers, The Athletic's Colton Pouncy and ESPN's Eric Woodyard to mull over the return of the Detroit Lions. They discussed Ben Johnson's decision to come back to Detroit before turning to the future of Jared Goff, where the defense needs the most help, the draft -- and why all five beat writers believe Detroit is the favorite to win the NFC North next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With one of Detroit's most promising seasons in the books, GM Brad Holmes stepped to the mic to answer some questions about all the good things happening in Allen Park. Kyle and Ben analyze the greatest hits, including on Jared Goff, free agency, the draft and the future of Jeff Okudah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lions players have struggled since Damar Hamlin nearly died on the field in Cincinnati. Now they must play their organization's biggest game in years just days later. Kyle and Ben break down a difficult week, then veteran sports writer Mike O'Hara stops by to offer his memories from being in the bleachers when Lions WR Chuck Hughes died on the field at Tiger Stadium. Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman of The Athletic also joins the program to break down Sunday's matchup, Aaron Rodgers, and how Green Bay is handling an impossible week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back to dissect what exactly happened to the defense in Carolina, and what that could mean heading into next week's game against the Bears. Then center Frank Ragnow stops by to talk about making the Pro Bowl again despite playing through excruciating toe pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben weigh in on the glue guys who have helped propel the Lions back into an unlikely playoff race. Then defensive captain Tracy Walker stops by for a wide-ranging chat on his Achilles, how the artificial turf might have contributed to the injury, and what it’s been like mentoring standout rookie Kerby Joseph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are joined by the great Peter King for a chat about why the national media is starting to fall in love with Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions. Then Taylor Decker, the club's longest-tenured player, stops by to tell some tales about what it has been like rising from the ashes -- not to mention playing through appendicitis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions have won four of their last five games to catapult back into the playoff picture. Kyle and Ben dive deep into the return of Jameson Williams and the rise of Amon-Ra St. Brown before debating the future of Jared Goff, then rookie edge rusher James Houston joins the program to talk about playing for Deion Sanders and his massive NFL debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions' prized first-round pick has returned to practice, and looks as fast as advertised. But will he actually be ready to suit up against Jacksonville? Kyle and Ben chop that up, plus hear from Williams and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions won their second straight game with a dramatic fourth-down stop in Chicago. Kyle and Ben take a look at the play with players like Julian Okwara and Jeff Okudah, plus defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and play-by-play man Dan Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions are coming off their best defensive game in, well, um, a very long time. Kyle and Ben discuss the impressive win against Green Bay, then catch up with Jerry Jacobs, a talented young cornerback who just made his return to the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices