Dungeon of Doom: A Detroit Lions podcast from MLive

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

Lions owner Sheila Hamp offered a vote of confidence in Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell this week. Kyle and Ben were there for it, and break down what it all means. Then former Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang stops by to offer his thoughts on the rebuild, as well as the rise of young star Penei Sewell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions are one of the most disappointing teams in the league. Kyle and Ben kick around some reader questions about the 1-4 start, including whether Dan Campbell is on the hot seat, or maybe even Aaron Glenn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk to Detroit Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew about scouting talent and how in the hell a guy like Amon-Ra St. Brown fell so far in the draft (and why the Lions are lucky to have a guy like him). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben chat about the Lions’ big win against Washington, plus welcome Glover Quin to the program for a conversation about what went so wrong under Matt Patricia and how things are trending back up under Dan Campbell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben weren't fans of everything "Hard Knocks" did, but the guys loved what they saw in the season finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben loved a lot about Episode 4, but not everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down the latest episode of "Hard Knocks," which took us with the Lions on their trip to Indiana for joint practices and a preseason game against the Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down the latest episode of "Hard Knocks," which took us behind the scenes for some hard coaching inside team meeting rooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben offer their thoughts on Campbell, Aidan Hutchinson, Jamaal Williams and the rest of the stars from "Hard Knocks," plus what they expect to see more of in future weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon K. Furman joins Kyle and Ben to chat about how Detroit landed "Hard Knocks," what she texted Jared Goff after the selection, which players and coaches will be featured this season, and how Lions training camp compares to others around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penei Sewell has been a stud in camp. The guys break down other standouts from the first week of practice, and the elephant in the room: Is Jared Goff the right fit at QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dungeon of Doom is back! Detroit Lions players report to training camp next week. Pride of Detroit's Jeremy Reisman joins Benjamin Raven on this week's episode to discuss all the hot storylines, Jared Goff's future and camp battles heading into training camp in Allen Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aidan Hutchinson, No. 2 overall pick, was among them. So was QB Jared Goff. Kyle and Ben break it all down as Detroit heads into the summer break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Allen Park for the first look at the new squad in 2022. They offer their thoughts on Hutchinson, the return of Aaron Glenn, the arrival of DJ Chark and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan beat writer Aaron McMann (MLive) and Kentucky beat writer Josh Moore (Kentucky.com) join the guys to break down the Lions' draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle mocked Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson to Detroit, while Ben went with Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux. They work through their differences, contemplate the defensive backs too, then make their choices for Detroit at No. 32 overall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben work their way through questions about the Detroit Lions' strategy in free agency and the draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle spent the week at the NFL owners meetings at a posh hotel in Palm Beach, Fla. Tough job, we know. Kyle and Ben break down some of the biggest headlines to emerge from Florida. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben weigh the pros and cons of drafting the big-armed quarterback out of Liberty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down all the comings and goings from a quiet free agency period for Detroit, then welcome Jaguars beat writer John Shipley to the program to discuss what Detroit is getting in DJ Chark. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben dropped their first mock drafts this week. They explain why Hutchinson still has the edge for them, then get an insider's look into the potential red flags surrounding Kayvon Thibodeaux. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down the first night of the combine, where the wideouts stole the show with an impressive show of speed from potential Lions targets like Chris Olave and Christian Watson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys answer all kinds of Detroit Lions questions, including which former Lions player told Kyle to go F himself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle is down at the Senior Bowl in Alabama while Ben is shoveling some snow up here in Michigan. They catch up about everything that is going on down in Mobile, from chats with coaches to who is rising to the top among the prospects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you actually surprised Matthew Stafford is doing so well this year? Kyle and Ben are NOT surprised. They discuss that before talking to Lions legend Lomas Brown about the good old days, including all that time he spent blocking for Barry Sanders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben welcome three fellow Detroit Lions beat writers to discuss where the team stands and what it's like to live the life of a sports writer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down the season and look ahead to the NFL draft, discussing Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes' season-ending press conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben welcome Wolverines beat writer Aaron McMann to discuss Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson, who has officially declared for the NFL draft. If he lands in Detroit, what will he bring to the team? Plus, the guys discuss this season's performance by last year's Lions draft class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions are in the midst of a losing season, but Charles Harris has had a lot of personal success in Detroit this year. Kyle and Ben talk to the linebacker about his breakout season, his impending free agency and his newfound passion for acting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the very first episode of MLive's new Detroit Lions podcast, Dungeon of Doom, hosts Kyle Meinke and Ben Raven welcome Dan Miller into the dungeon. Miller has been the voice of the Lions since 2005, so he seemed like a perfect inaugural guest. Plus, where did we get the podcast name? We'll tell you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dungeon of Doom is a Detroit Lions podcast from MLive hosted by Ben Raven and Kyle Meinke. Six decades of uninterrupted losing is almost mathematically impossible. Yet here we are and you are too. Ben and Kyle will capture what it means to root for the one NFL team that is guaranteed to break your heart with stories from the road, interviews with your favorite players, breakdowns of the X's & O's and so much more. Tune in weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices