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Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 7: Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore RavensWelp, that was brutal. The Detroit Lions went to Baltimore and got absolutely pummeled by the Ravens. It was not the road trip that fans expected. Dan Campbell's Lions returned to Detroit with their tails between their legs.But the night is darkest before the dawn. This team will persevere and move forward being stronger for this loss. It starts on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders. It is quite the favorable matchup for Detroit and also a chance at redemption for coming up short in Week 7.
2023-10-251h 21Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 6: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersIt's another road win! The Detroit Lions went to Tampa and licked the Bucs lollipops the day of their throwback creamsicle uniforms. The wins continue to stack up. And after a few losses by the Eagles and 49ers the Detroit Lions now sit atop the NFL standings; tied for 1st overall.One of our toughest tests of the season comes next week as we travel to Baltimore to battle the Ravens. Hopefully Justin Tucker doesn't kick another 66 yard, record-breaking field goal for the win and the Lions can return to Detroit with another feather in their cap.
2023-10-181h 32Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 5: Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit LionsIt was another dominant performance in front of the Ford Field faithful. The Detroit Lions stuck it to the Panthers in a no-doubter. That seals a 4-1 start to the season which also so happens to be the best start in my lifetime.We look to next week as the Lions are back on the road taking on a more challenging opponent, the 3-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tom Brady may be gone, but this team still has some fight in them.
2023-10-111h 27Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 4: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay PackersAnd just like that your Detroit Lions are in the front runners to win the NFC North. It was an absolute onslaught in Green Bay. Dan Campbell and the Lions came out swinging and have cemented their position as the top dog in the division. Quite the dominant performance to solidify the fact that this team is a contender.Next Sunday we are back home taking on the Carolina Panthers. Last year they completely embarrassed the Lions and ultimately kept the 2nd year Dan Campbell team from reaching the playoffs. Will the men of Detroit make this a grudge match...
2023-10-041h 26Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 3: Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit LionsJust when SOME thought this team was out for the count, they bounce back in a tremendous fashion. The Detroit Lions put on a defensive clinic in front of the Ford Field faithful and showed they have what it takes to be a solid defense. The Falcons are far from an easy opponent. But Detroit continues to stuff the run. Nice to finally see some pass rush from these guys too!As much as we'd like to relish in this victory, the Lions are moving on to their next opponent. The Green Bay Packers. We are just a few...
2023-09-271h 37Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 2: Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit LionsThis loss was a bitter pill to swallow. After riding high from our Week 1 victory the Detroit Lions have shown their mortality. The Seahawks did their best to replicate their win last season and there were some striking similarities. Mainly due to our defense coughing up an ungodly amount of points while letting Geno Smith do whatever he wanted.This Lions team is built different. There will be wins, and there will be losses. But this roster is designed to grit their way through this season's obstacles. We have a get-right game next Sunday at home against the Atlanta Falcons.
2023-09-201h 29Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 1: Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City ChiefsThe Detroit Lions are 1 and 0 and have officially entered unchartered territory. Thursday night we witnessed something a large chunk of this fanbase has never experienced. Hope.It takes a good team to walk into Arrowhead and knock off the Kansas City Chiefs the night they unveil their banner. But Dan Campbell and the Lions did just that. They are firmly entrenched as one of the top teams in the NFC.It's a long road to the playoffs, and fan's expectations need to shift. Winning should become an expectation. That's our gameplan on Sunday as Ford Field hosts the Lions...
2023-09-131h 30Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastYour 2023 Detroit Lions are HERE!Welcome friends! To the 2023 NFL season. It has been several months since we have seen our boys in Honolulu Blue suit up and this is one of the most highly anticipated seasons in recent memory.The boys are back to go over some final training camp action and preview Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. It will be a tough task to overthrow the reigning Super Bowl Champions, but Dan Campbell and his men are hungry to put the world on notice.Betting with the Belly is back and we can final wager on football. We also introduce our Belly...
2023-09-071h 16Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastTraining Camp and Preseason is HERE!The Pod hosts have enjoyed a few weeks off to enjoy the summer. But it's back to business. The 2023-2024 NFL season is upon us and training camp has begun. The crew goes over some of the latest signing and injuries along with a few players who have stood out so far. The highly anticipated Inside the Den was released recently which gave us an inside look at the Lion's war room during the draft.Now that the schedule has been released we predict some records and lets just say there is some disparity between a few of the hosts...
2023-08-121h 36Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastThe Detroit Lions 2023 Draft Class is HEREThe rookies are in the house! Brad Holmes and company certainly went out and got their guys, and some good ones to boot! Joe and Bowshot join this week to discuss Detroit's selections through all 7 rounds. We also cover the D'Andre Swift trade, thoughts on Brad Holmes' strategy and some of the other interesting picks/trades throughout the draft.Stick around until the end for a nice tale from the Great White North.
2023-05-031h 48Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions Podcast2023 NFL Draft Extravaganza!Wow do we have an action-pack episode in store for you this time folks. We are a mere few days away from the 2023 NFL Draft and the excitement could not be any higher. We welcome on Kyler (aka Bo77) who does a fantastic job scouting the incoming rookie class. He could not have come on at a better time as we feature our final mock draft for the year. We also provide a few of our sleepers and answer some listener questions surrounding the NFL Draft.
2023-04-262h 08Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastFree Agency Frenzy and Bark Madness!Welcome to the official start of the 2023 NFL season! The past week Brad Holmes and co. have been wheelin' and dealin' making improvements to the Detroit Lions. As Borat would say, great success. Not only have we added 3 potential starters at corner, but we have resigned some key cogs from 2022.As good as this past week has been, we have unfortunately parted way with our sweet Jamaal. There's a bit of a controversary that was stirred after the Lions signed former Bears running back David Montgomery. But Brad continues to make upgrades.In honor of March Madness, we decided do...
2023-03-221h 33Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastNFL 3-Round Mock Draft, Free Agency Preview and Jeopardy! We are back in action this week with a lot on our plate to discuss. It was time to pop our mock draft cherry and take a look at some of the best rookies in the class. John, Belly and the Fish all do their own mock focusing on what they think is the best move for the Detroit Lions.With the draft comes free agency. And we are merely a week away from a lot of moving pieces. It is a great chance for the Lions to build their depth... and maybe get some starters?
2023-03-081h 39Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastSuper Bowl LVII Recap, Senior Bowl Prospects and MailtimeThe 2022 season has officially concluded. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are once again champions. They better enjoy their reign while it lasts. I know a guy named Dan Campbell who is looking to usurp their throne.There was some Lions coaching news this week, we had the Pro Bowl and the Senior Bowl, and Tom Brady has finally retired (?)The casinos don't close when football ends, so we pivoted on Betting with the Belly. Get a load of John's smooth and sultry voice as he asks us questions during Mail Time.
2023-02-171h 06Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions Podcast2023 NFL Conference Championship + Is Aaron Rodgers Getting Traded?Another week with some subpar headlines for the Lions. Bowshot is back to discuss potential new uniforms, Dan Campbell snubs, our Pro Bowlers and much more.We take a look under the hood post NFC/AFC Championship games as the 49ers and Bengals seasons disappeared before their eyes.It's an Eagles and Chiefs Super Bowl matchup and it should be a good one folks (but we're taking the under).This week we also did a Cartoon Milf Draft... and it was interesting to say the least.
2023-02-011h 24Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions Podcast2023 NFL Divisional Round + Jeopardy!After the crazy Ben Johnson news all appears quiet on the Lions front. Not a lot of action this week. But we did get to enjoy a couple good games in the NFL Divisional round this week. And just like that we have our Final Four.John and Corbin go head-to-head in this week's new Jeopardy segment. Who will emerge victorious?
2023-01-251h 06Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions Podcast2023 Wildcard Weekend + BEN JOHNSON IS BACK!Week 1 of the Detroit Lions 2023 offseason. And the shuffle has begun. We started the episode discussing the possibility of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn leaving Detroit for a head coaching gig. About halfway through our Wildcard preview the Ben Johnson news broke so you get to observe our genuine surge of happiness first-hand.Damn it feels good to be a Lions fan. Players want to come back, free agents want to be here. coaches are turning down a promotion because they know Detroit is building something special. What a time to be alive.At the...
2023-01-191h 44Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 18 Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay PackersThat's it folks. The grand finale. Our Detroit Lions put a pretty little bow on the season beating the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau. What a time to be alive.Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes really have turned things around and have given this fanbase a hope that they have dreamed of for years. It's going to be a tough 9 month hibernation until we can see what the 2023 Lions have to offer but at this point the future is bright.Our local Packers correspondent Brett makes a guest appearance to give his thoughts on the...
2023-01-141h 23Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 17 Detroit Lions vs. Chicago BearsNow that is how you bounce back after a loss. The Chicago Bears season is over and they are simply looking to building around Fields in the future. It's tough to say if it was a Lions turnaround or simply an opponent that has given up.The true test comes in Week 18 as the Detroit Lions travel to Lambeau Field to take on the NFC North rival. It has the potential to be a win-and-in game for both teams on Sunday Night Football. This is must see TV folks!Big Mart joins us again as...
2023-01-041h 31Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 16 Detroit Lions vs. Carolina PanthersAll good things must come to an end. It was fun while it lasted. Detroit suffered their first bad loss in almost two months. It was not the best showing from the Lions defense by any means. But Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn will sort things out and have the boys ready to finish strong in these final two week.Detroit will meet again with the Chicago Bears but this time on the home turf. Will they Defend the Den? Will they sweep the Bears? Will they keep this fan's playoff hopes alive? Time will tell.
2022-12-291h 20Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 15 Detroit Lions vs. New York JetsThe Detroit Lions left the New York Jets with no runway to escape with a win. It was a defensive duel but this team just keeps finding different ways to win a game.Detroit somehow continues to trudge forward and run the table. A potential trap game is on the docket this week as the Lions travel to Carolina for a Christmas Eve showdown.Get ready for some nostalgia, this week we did a Pokemon draft and we all agree it was our favorite one yet.
2022-12-211h 35Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 14 Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota VikingsLook out! The Detroit Lions are on the prowl once again. This time they redeem their Week 3 blunder against the Vikings and blew the doors off their defense. It was a big day for our possible franchise QB Jared Goff. Our twin Vikings fans, James and Steve DeWitt, come on to give us an opposing view.Detroit now is sitting in the driver's seat of their own destiny as they look to run the table and make the playoffs. The seemingly toughest test remaining will come next Sunday against the New York Jets. Where are...
2022-12-141h 28Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 13 Detroit Lions vs. Jacksonville JaguarsIt was a cat fight in Detroit and the Lions emerged victorious. The most decisive victory of the season. This team has hit their stride at the best possible time and the NFL Playoffs are starting to become a real possibility.In order to achieve that goal the Lions will have to handle their business in a rematch against the Minnesota Vikings. This one is personal.Back by popular demand, we have another draft. This time Corbin, Belly and Kam will pick four brawlers to aid them in a Bar Fight. Does a Bell shit...
2022-12-071h 38Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 12 Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo BillsThanksgiving Day was no feast for Detroit; but a famine. The Lions performed admirably against one of the better teams in the NFL. But our win streak has been snapped and we are starting from scratch.The Detroit Lions will look to bounce back against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence is coming to town and has been stepping up as of late.Detroit is still on the hunt and we take a look at our path to get to the playoffs.It's not every year we get a chance to see a World...
2022-11-301h 27Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 11 Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants + Thanksgiving SpecialHoly cow is this team on a roll. Our cubs are blossoming into full-fledged Lions. Don't count out Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions just yet. Detroit roll the New York G-Men and sit at 4-6. What a streak.It's a short week and Turkey Day will be soon upon us. The Lions and Bills are meeting up for a clash of titans on Thanksgiving Day. Will it be a statement game? A step back? Or perhaps a draw?Belly had himself a weekend and was incapacitated for the majority of the episode. But when...
2022-11-231h 21Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 10 Detroit Lions vs. Chicago BearsYour Detroit Lions are the hottest team in the NFL after going to Chicago and putting up another win. Fields may have burned us but our defense was able to get the last laugh burying the Bears and their season on their home turf.The Lions have a similar matchup on the road next week taking on the New York Giants. Can Dan Campbell secure a second road victory in a row? Our boys will be chomping at the bit to get another piece of that action.John joins the desk again and brings us...
2022-11-161h 13Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 9 Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay PackersJust like that the Detroit Lions have moved to 2-6! Sunday was a glorious one as we managed to snap a 5-game losing streak. Our defense couldn't have had a better day going against the reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers.The Lions will look to keep their momentum going as they travel to Chicago for another NFC North showdown.This week we were joined by our friend Tyler from Canada. He provided us with some valuable insight from his homeland when we Pick 2, The Others Are Trying To Kill You.
2022-11-091h 07Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 8 Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins + Trade Deadline TalkAnother L in the books after an offensive slug fest between Miami and Detroit. Our defense was unequipped to handle the Tyreek Hill/Jaylen Waddle duo and our secondary in particular got exposed. So much so that the Lions made a coaching change Monday by firing DBs Coach Aubrey Pleasant.We take a peek under the curtain to see what we have in store for us next week with our first matchup against the Green Bay Packers this season.We get into a little trade deadline talk. We recorded on Monday and news has since...
2022-11-021h 15Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 7 Detroit Lions vs. Dallas CowboysNot the bounce back the Lions were looking for coming off their bye week. Big Mart joins the team today to talk about the loss to the Cowboys. Our defense stood tall and impressed with their young players stepping up. Jared Goff continues to ride a cold streak and needs to be better in order to get this team some wins.Detroit will look to shake off the loss next week against the Miami Dolphins. Hopefully being home at Ford Field can give them some juice. We could really use a healthy Swift and St. Brown.
2022-10-261h 03Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 6 Bye Week Bonanza!The Lions licked their wounds and got a much needed breather during the bye week. We have a long season in front of us starting with our Week 7 bout against the Dallas Cowboys.Dak is supposedly back and the Cowboys defense looks fierce. Let's see if our boys in Honolulu Blue can rebound and get this season back on track.We have some GREAT segments for our listeners this week starting with Tyler Trivia. This was by far my favorite segment that we have done to date. We also pronounce our love for our Childhood...
2022-10-191h 20Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 5 Detroit Lions vs. New England PatriotsWe set off for New England on a revenge tour but returned to Detroit with tattered sails and a broken mast.Austin comes live from Atlanta to go over what went wrong. The offense was atrocious; laying their first and hopefully only goose egg of the season. Our defense showed signs of improvement but we lost several sailors to the seas on our voyage.The Lions will have a week off to lick their wounds and make the adjustments necessary to steer this ship in the right direction.To cap off the episode...
2022-10-121h 09Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 4 Detroit Lions vs. Seattle SeahawksFellow fan Matt joins from Denver, CO to mourn the loss of the Detroit Lions defense. They had a good run, but now we must lay them to rest. Our offense led by Jared Goff is looking absolutely prolific on the other hand. Can he continue his success and cement his position as the Lion's QB of the future?We hit the road to Foxborough Sunday to take on the New England Patriots. Dan Campbell is going to put his nuts on the table and pull this franchise out of the tailspin set off by Matt Patricia.
2022-10-0658 minBelly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 3 Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota VikingsWe have our first guest on the show, unfortunately we wish it fell upon better circumstances. We relive the Lions downfall on Sunday highlighting some of the alphas and betas of the week. Of course we discuss the decision to kick the last minute field goal at the end of the game.Looking at next week the Detroit Lions will take on the Seattle Seahawks back in The D.Don't miss some of our new segments at the end! We reveal our prospective podcast names and have our guest share his thoughts. Our listeners will...
2022-09-281h 11Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastWeek 2 Detroit Lions vs. Washington CommandersIt's a win in September and good golly does it feel good! Lions trounce the Commanders and look forward to their next opponents, the Minnesota Vikings. Stick around for a couple new segments at the tail end of the show.
2022-09-211h 17Belly & The Fish - A Detroit Lions PodcastThe GenesisThanks for tuning in to the inaugural episode. Apologies for the length, we got carried away. We'll trim the fat next time.
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