The Kool-Aid crew is BACK and coming in hot after a short hiatus! This week, Big Z, UJ, and Ruddog reunite to pour one out for beloved Lions center Frank Ragnow (01:12), who shockingly retires while still in his prime. The gang breaks down what this means for the O-line, debates who takes over at center (08:24), and dishes on the wild depth battles ahead of training camp (18:01). Plus, we touch on linebacker Alex Anzalone's contract situation (32:13), why Kalif Raymond's role in the offense is i...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and are HYPED to talk about the Lions 2025 regular season schedule. To start the episode, the krew breaks down some of the quotes from the new Lions coaches press conferences this week at rookie minicamps (0:50). Then, the guys break down the Lions 2025 schedule week by week and give their thoughts about Detroit's upcoming opponents (17:22). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is pumped up to talk about the Lions new draft class. They go through round by round to give out their grades for each of the Lions seven 2025 draft picks. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the show to drinkingthebluekoolaid@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Draft season is one of our favorite times of the year and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is back for one of our favorite episodes of the year: the 2025 NFL Mock Draft! The krew breaks down who they think the Lions will draft with their seven selections in the 2025 Draft starting with the first round (6:00). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and more fired up than ever to talk Lions football! They kick off the show by catching up on all of the free-agent signings since our last show, including bolstering the cornerback room (8:00). Then, we reminisce on John Cominsky's Lions career after he announced that he is medically retiring from NFL (11:00). We dive into Brad Holmes' comments at the league meetings including his statement about how the Lions' are "likely" to pick up WR Jameson Wiliams' 5th-year o...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and pumped to talk about the Lions' free agency moves. To kick off the show, they recap everything that happened in free agency (3:10) before diving into deeper talk about Roy Lopez (5:30), Grant Stuard (8:20), and more. Then, the krew discusses all of the big free agency losses including Kevin Zeitler (24:00). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a q...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are here to reminisce and reflect on a fantastic 2024 season by giving out grades for each position and coach. Before they start doling out the grades, they touch on the possibility of trading for Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp (1:50). 8:20 defensive line grades 12:30 Linebacker 17:10 Secondary 19:20 Offensive line 22:00 Running backs 25:00 Wide Receivers 27:40 Tight Ends 29:20 Quarterbacks 32:10 Special Teams 34:15 DC Aaron Glenn 37:20 OC Ben Johnson 39:30...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and ready to reckon with everything surrounding the Lions' 45-31 Divisional Round loss to the Commanders. They kick off the show by discussing the questionable red zone decision making (1:20) and how deteriorated OL protection helped put the offense in danger (23:10). After wrapping up the game recap, the krew reviews the various coaching staff changes including adding John Morton as OC (36:20), Hank Fraley returning to the team (39:55), Kelvin Sheppard getting pro...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 12 min
The Lions are hosting the red-hot Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is fired up! They get into all of the key matchups in this game including how the Lions defense will approach the dual threat of QB Jayden Daniels, the Lions rushing offense vs Washington's defense, and how the Commanders' 4th down aggressiveness matches the Lions' own 4th down tendencies. Then, the krew closes out the episode by selecting their Roars of the Week (37:40) and world-famous pr...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The Lions just won the most epic regular season game in franchise history and the Blue Kool-Aid duo of UJ and Bob are FIRED UP about it. They break down all of the angles from the overall environment inside Ford Field to Amik Robertson's outstanding play to Jahmyr Gibbs' dominating performance. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the show ...
Jan 07, 2025•47 min
The No. 1 seed and the NFC North title is on the line this week for the Lions and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is pumped up to talk about the most exciting game of the season. After a quick recap of the Lions MNF victory over the 49ers, the krew welcomes Vikings Fan Joel into the Lions Den (5:50). After letting Joel escape with his life, the guys preview the Week 18 matchup by going over some keys to the game (18:00). Finally, the show wraps up with our Roars of the Week (32:00) and our world-famous p...
Jan 03, 2025•49 min
The Lions DESTROYED the Bears this weekend and the Blue Kool-Aid is fired up about it. They kick off the show by highlighting Christian Mahogany's stellar play in his first career start (3:00) before talking about the offense's trickery (9:00) and Ben Johnson's Bears HC candidacy (19:00). Then, the krew shifts gears to the Lions' Monday Night Football matchup against the 49ers by giving out their Roars of the Week (33:00) and world-famous predictions (39:05). Follow us on social media: Instagram...
Dec 26, 2024•49 min
The Blue Kool Aids krew will be in attendance for this week's Lions/Bears game and they are FIRED UP to preview the. To kick off the episode, they welcome Bears fan Geno into the Lions' Den to test his Bears knowledge (1:10). After letting Geno barely escape with his life, the krew addresses Dan Campbell's recent radio show comments (23:20). Finally, they close out the show by giving out our Roars of the Week (28:20) and world-famous predictions (34:20). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @dr...
Dec 19, 2024•45 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are here to break down the devastating 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They kick things off by addressing the defensive concerns before moving onto the dynamic offensive explosion, and Dan Campbell's questionable coaching decisions. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the show to drinkingthebluekool...
Dec 17, 2024•56 min
The Lions are coming into their Week 15 matchup against the Buffalo Bills well-rested and so is your Blue Kool-Aid krew! To kick off the episode, we dive into the injury report and see who could be available for Sunday afternoon's big game (2:00). Then, we dive deep into the Bills roster and see how they matchup against this Lions team (7:00). Finally, we give out our Roars of the Week (15:30) and world-famous predictions (21:05). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twi...
Dec 12, 2024•35 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is fired up about the Lions HUGE Thursday night win over the Green Bay Packers. To kick things off, they respond to some of the criticism of Dan Campbell's 4th down gambles (2:30) before diving into the offensive performance, including a breakout game by WR Tim Patrick (8:00). Then, they dive into how the new-look defense fared against the Packers and praised the coaching staff for getting this group of players ready on short notice (15:05). Finally, the krew goes around t...
Dec 11, 2024•44 min
The Lions are hosting the second-place Packers on Thursday Night Football and the Kool-Aid krew is fired up to preview the matchup! They kick off the show by previewing the matchup (0:30) and then go on to give out their Roars of the Week (10:00) and world-famous predictions (16:00). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the show to drinking...
Dec 04, 2024•28 min
The Lions have won on Thanksgiving for the first time since 2016 and the Kool-Aid Krew is fired up! They kick off the episode by recapping the exciting win, including Detroit's red zone struggles (5:40) and the defense doing just enough to hold on in the second half despite the mounting injuries (13:25). Finally, the krew going through the Lions' extensive injury list and dive into the reinforcements Detroit brought in to keep them afloat (15:15). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingt...
Dec 02, 2024•51 min
The Lions are 10-1 for the first time since 1934 and the Blue Kool-Aid is FIRED UP about it. They kick off our mega show talking about the workman-like approach the Lions took to this game (:30) and how the defense was stellar yet again. Then, the krew goes around the division to see where the NFC North stands after Week 12 (35:00) The krew then moves into their Thanksgiving preview (40:00) against the Chicago Bears before giving out their Roars of the Week (56:00) and world-famous predictions (...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The Lions are headed into Indianapolis to face off against the Colts and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is FIRED UP to preview the game. To start the show, they welcome Colts fan Colton into the Lions Den to preview the game (:30). After letting Colton barely escape with his life, the krew recaps Detroit's Week 11 win over the Jaguars. To wrap up the episode, everyone gives out their Roars of the Week (40:00) and world-famous predictions (45:00). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoo...
Nov 21, 2024•57 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites and is pumped up to talk about the Lions Week 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They kick off the show by previewing this Jaguars team (7:45). Then, the krew gives out their Roars of the Week (15:00) and world-famous predictions (20:20). Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the show to drinkingtheb...
Nov 14, 2024•49 min
The Lions had a thrilling comeback win on SNF and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is FIRED UP about it! They kick off thre episode by discussing Jared Goff's historic five-INT performance and how the Lions defense kept them in the game before the offense could get back on track (2:15). Then, the guys talk about how this was a true test for the squad (22:00), including Jameson Williams, who returned from his suspension (24:30). Finally, the guys talk about Jake Bates' GOATed performance and how his kicks ...
Nov 12, 2024•49 min
The Blue Kool-Aid duo of Big Z and Ruddog are FIRED UP to preview another Lions primetime game against the Houston Texans. Before they dive into the game preview, they discuss their initial reactions to the Za'Darius Smith trade (1:00) before getting into the impact Josh Pascal's return will have on the defense (3:00). Then, they dive into the big matchup of the game: the Lions rush defense vs the Texans running attack (7:30). Finally, they close out the show with their Roars of the Week (13:00)...
Nov 07, 2024•30 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are fired up about the Lions big 24-14 win against the Packers in Lambeau Field. To start, they discuss how Detroit looked like the better bad weather team (3:00), and how the defense, particularly Jack Campbell and the secondary, held their own in the soggy conditions (13:00). Then, they discussed the incredible Amon-Ra St. Brown TD catch and throw (18:10) and how Jahmyr Gibbs' special speed makes the offense very dangerous (20:00). Finally, the krew wrap...
Nov 05, 2024•47 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew are back and PUMPED to talk about the Lioms big road game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. To start the show, they welcome Packers fan Zack into the Lions' Den to discuss the matchup (1:30). After letting him escape with his life, the krew discusses the injury report and how that will affect Sunday's game (23:30). Finally, the guys close it out by giving out their Roars of the Week (27:05) and world-famous predictions (32:30). Follow us on social media: Inst...
Oct 31, 2024•43 min
The Lions are 6-1 for the first time since 1956 and the Blue Kool-Aid krew are fired up about it! The guys kick off the show by going into their initial reactions to the game and then dive deep into what went right for the Lions on Sunday including Kalif Raymond's big game (8:00) and special teams (10:00). Then, the krew reacts to Dan Campbell's reaction to being asked if a trade is on the horizon (17:00) and more! Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions YouTube: drinkingthe...
Oct 29, 2024•52 min
The Lions are back at Ford Field hosting the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is here to preview the matchup! They start things off by unpacking the Jameson Williams suspension (2:00) and discuss Allen Robinson's increased role in Williams' absence. Then, they preview the 1-5 Titans and how they match up against Detroit (14:00). Finally, the krew gives out their Roars of the Week (19:30) and world-famous predictions (26:30)! Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @dri...
Oct 24, 2024•35 min
The undefeated Vikings are no more as the Lions win in dramatic fashion! The Blue Kool Aid krew is fired up to tell you all about it. They start off the show by discussing Jared Goff's MVP-level play (2:00) and how that dictated the rest of the offense, including Jahmyr Gibb's excellent work (9:20). Then, the krew praises Brian Branch's gamebreaking performance (19:40) as he starts to gain DPOY-hype. As the episode closes out the krew break down the breaking news of Jameson Williams' two-game su...
Oct 22, 2024•58 min
The Lions are on the road this week in Minnesota for their first divisional test and the Blue Kol-Aid krew is here to preview every angle! First, they welcome Vikings fan Jason into the Lions den to discuss his Vikings fandom and why he thinks his team will LOSE on Sunday (2:00). After letting Jason escape with his life, the krew discuss some of the defensive line options Detroit could add to the team (21:50). Then, the guys close the show by giving out their roars of the week (34:30) and world-...
Oct 17, 2024•55 min
The Blue Kool-Aid krew are FIRED UP about the Lions dominating 47-9 win against the Dallas Cowboys. Before going into the many positives, the krew dives into the gruesome Aiden Hutchinson injury and how it will shape the Lions' defense for the rest of the season (1:00). Then, they discuss the dazzling offensive performance by Detroit (8:00) that involved numerous trick plays. Then, they switch to the defense where they praised Brian Branch (16:00) and Alim McNeill (18:30) on their game-wrecking ...
Oct 15, 2024•50 min
