Not The Same Old Lions Podcast: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Get the latest insights on Detroit Lions football from Matthew Soltysiak and Company. We're talking Lions analysis, interviews and all Detroit Lions News.
Host Matthew Soltysiak talks Detroit Lions football with an assortment of guests. As a staunch follower of the team since the late 80's, he's followed the team since before Barry Sanders’ rookie season.
With a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University, he worked as a Sports Reporter and Anchor for an NBC affiliate, covering the Detroit Lions during the Millen years and the transition away from it. We'll break down the Detroit Lions and provide insight into other areas of the NFC North and the NFL that could impact Detroit- with plenty of grit.
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Episodes
116 episodes
E116: The Detroit Lions May OTA's
In this episode we hear from Coach Dan Campbell, WR Jameson Williams and DB Carlton Davis III as the Lions wrap up their first OTA’s off season workouts. We’ll breakdown the insights Coach Campbell shares and learn the players perspective...
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E115: The Detroit Lions 2024 Schedule Release
In this episode we take a look at the Detroit Lions newly released 2024 schedule. We’ll discuss what it looks like and our thoughts on the good, the bad and any potentially ugly of this year’s schedule.Let’s get to it Lions fans!
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34:31
E114: Jared Goff Extension, Lions Rookie Mini Camp and Season Tickets Sell Out Again!
In this episode we discuss the major extension the Lions gave Jared Goff, plus we share our takeaways from Lions Rookie Mini camp over the weekend and talk about season tickets sales once again.Let’s get to it Lions fans!<...
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25:56
E113: Detroit Lions Roster Construction Post NFL Draft and Rookie Camp Preview
In this episode we take a look at the Detroit Lions roster post draft. Where does it stand as the Lions work towards finalizing that 90 man roster? We’ll analyze each position, plus preview the rookie mini camp coming up later this ...
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54:40
E112: Detroit Lions Draft Analysis and Draft Experience
In this episode we focus on two very specific things, the NFL Draft Experience in Detroit and we analyze the draft picks by the Detroit Lions. We'll also talk about how this impacts the Lions' roster and moves they might still be looking ...
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E111: Detroit Lions Insights with Lions Legends, Plus NFL Draft Experience
In this episode we’re going to hit a couple highlights from the NFL draft experience, we’ll hear briefly from Barry Sanders, and hear from a number of Detroit Lions Legends including TE Rob Rubik, FB Corey Schlesinger, C Brock Gutierrez and QB ...
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E110: Detroit Lions Jersey Release and NFL Draft Final Preview
In this episode we talk about the New Jersey release by the Detroit Lions- we’ll talk about first impressions and see what the general line of thinking is about them. We’ll also take a final closer look at the NFL draft on some pla...
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E109: NFL Rookie Life and Detroit Lions Experience with Linebacker Trevor Nowaske
In this episode we talk all things football with Canton, MI native Trevor Nowaske. We discuss his signing with Detroit, NFL training camp, his promotion to the active roster and the Arizona Cardinals using a waiver claim to bring him over...
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38:24
E108: Lions Free Agency Settles, Tickets & New Territory for Detroit in the NFL Draft
In this episode we take our first look at what we might expect from the Detroit Lions as we inch closer to the NFL draft, which takes place at the end of the month on April 25th, 26th and 27th. Free agency dust is settling and we have a c...
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36:24
E107: Rule Changes and More Lions Insight from the NFL Owners Meetings.
In this episode we have an assortment of information to analyze. The NFL owners meeting took place in Florida and coming out of that are some interesting rule changes for the NFL, plus some new information about the release and unveiling ...
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32:21
E106: Lions Add DJ Reader and DPJ as Free Agency Continues, Adjust Brad and Dan's Contracts
In this episode we update more changes to the Detroit Lions after a full week's time of free agency. We’ll also talk about contract extensions for Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, update some free agent signings and break down a little of th...
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36:08
E105: Initial Free Agency Impact for the Detroit Lions.
In this episode we talk about the Detroit Lions first moves as day one of Free Agency officially kicked off (plus two days of the tampering period). This includes bringing back like Graham Glasgow and Dan Skipper, letting some players go ...
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36:20
E104: Free Agency Eve and Are New Jerseys on the Horizon?
It is the EVE of free agency, so in this episode we do a final prep of the Detroit Lions Free Agency situation, looking at the additional players Detroit has brought back so far and some they appear to be letting go. Plus we look a...
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29:46
E103: The Detroit Lions Free Agency Preview
In this episode we preview the Detroit Lions Free Agency situation, looking at who Detroit has brought back so far, positions of need and talk about players and positions the Lions may be targeting. Let’s get to it Lions fans...
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34:55
E102: The NFL Combine and The Detroit Lions Mini Movie.
In this episode we talk about what’s being said at the NFL Combine, we also look a couple players the Lions have resigned, discuss a free agent they’ve already signed and we discuss the Detroit Lions 2023 mini movie. Let’s get to it Lions...
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24:48
E101: Super Bowl Relection and The Lions Transition to the Beginning of the Off Season.
In this episode folks we take a look at the transition from the 2023 NFL season including the Super Bowl reflection, and look at the Detroit Lions as they progress into the off season preparing for the 2024 season. We’ll talk abou...
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33:19
E100: The Detroit Lions 2023 Season Wrap Up and Coaches Staying.
In this episode we take a look back at the Detroit Lions 2023 season. We look at some of our favorite moments and experiences. We’ll discuss the NFC North title along with the Lions first playoff win since the 1991 season when they ...
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48:26
E99: The Lions Fall Short in the NFC Championship Game.
In this episode we talk about the Detroit Lions 34 to 31 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the N-F-C Championship game. We’ll discuss the atmosphere at Levi’s stadium and as usual we’ll discuss what went well, the pivota...
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29:28
E98: The Detroit Lions Head to the NFC Championship, Face 49ers!
In this episode we preview the Detroit Lions NFC Championship match-up against the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions hit the road to Levi’s stadium- where kickoff is slated for this Sunday at 6:30 Eastern time, or 3:30 local time if you are ...
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38:50
E97: All Things Detroit Lions With Superback Jason Cabinda.
In this episode we’re going to talk about all things Detroit Lions with special guest Detroit Lions Superback Jason Cabinda. In our full interview we’ll talk about many aspects of NFL life, including the major transition Jason mad...
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35:45
E96: The Lions Advance to NFC Championship Game With Win Over Bucs!
In this episode we talk about the Detroit Lions 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! The Lions are heading to the NFC Championship game!We’ll discuss the atmosphere at Ford Field and as usual we’ll discuss what went well, any p...
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33:52
E95: Lions FB Jason Cabinda and an Extra Lions Round 2 Playoff Preview.
In this episode we do an extra preview for this Detroit Lions round two playoff game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We look at the QB match-up, hear from Coach Campbell about Jared Goff’s toughness and I speak one on one with Lions "Super...
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13:07
E94: The Detroit Lions Playoff Victory Lap & Round 2 Preview vs the Buccaneers
In this episode we preview the Detroit Lions second home playoff game at Ford Field. Coming off their 24-23 win over the Rams, the Lions are now hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 3.First we'll reflect back on Detroit's pl...
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36:23
E93: The Gut Punches Stopped-Lions Defeat Rams, Win Playoff Game!
In this episode we talk about the Detroit Lions first playoff victory since the 1991 season. We’ll discuss the 24 to 23 Lions win over the L.A. Rams at Ford Field. We talk about the crowd atmosphere, all three phases contributing to...
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34:35
E92: The Detroit Lions Host the L.A. Rams in the Wild Card Round.
In this episode we preview the Detroit Lions first home playoff game at Ford Field. As we know they’re hosting the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night at 8pm. We’ll take a look at what we might expect out of the Rams, as well as that ...
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