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Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Tired of shouting matches and clickbait sports podcasts? Welcome to Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast. We ditch the noise to provide professional-grade Detroit Lions analysis and consistent, expert commentary on your favorite team. Join hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton every week as we navigate the NFL season, analyze Lions news, and discuss the state of the NFC North. If you want clear, objective, and passionate Detroit Lions news, you've found your new home base.
Episodes
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
That’s 4 in a Row [Biting Re-CAPS: Week 9 Miami Dolphins]
Lions win in Miami for the 4th win in a row! Jason and Jacob will go through the game and give their thoughts especially on Frazier getting the start over…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Going to South Beach, Lions vs Dolphins [Pride Preview: Week 9 Miami Dolphins]
Jason and Jacob talk about the upcoming Dolphins and Lions week 9 matchup. Do Jacob and his Dolphins loving son have to watch the game in separate rooms? How…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Sam Marcoux from Perfectville joins [Week 9: Dolphins vs Lions]
Sam Marcoux from Perfectville joins to give us a perspective on the Miami Dolphins and this week's matchup with our Detroit Lions. How are the Dolphins coping…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
NFC North Madness [Grit Picks: Vikings Week 9]
Talking Grit takes a look ahead in the NFC North. The division is at an unprecedented pace and could all of the teams make the playoffs? Could the trade…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Lions take Down the Undefeated Vikings [Biting ReCAPS: Vikings Week 8]
Talking Grit talks about the Lions 3rd straight victory. This time taking down the Brian Flores and the undefeated Vikings. The Lions running back duo, yes I…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Division Showdown in Motown [Pride Preview: Vikings Week 8]
Welcome to the week 8 Pride Preview. The undefeated Vikings come to town in the Lions second straight divisional contest. Can the Lions offense solve this…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Arif Hasan joins for Vikings vs Lions
Once again, Arif Hasan joins to give us all the information on the Minnesota Vikings. Jason and Jacob try to figure out what is going on with Justin Jefferson…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Zain Dhanani Joins for a Jameson Williams Breakdown [Grit Picks Week 8]
Zain Dhanani joins Talking Grit. We are going to evaluate Jameson Williams and how he affects the defense based on some models that he has built. After that we…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit “Chiefs” Refs Got Our Back [Biting ReCaps: Packers Week 7]
That’s two wins in a row for the Detroit Lions and they send the Packers to last place in the division. There is tons to talk about in this one, including Dan…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Lion vs Packers: A Real Test [Pride Preview: Packers Week 7]
Talking Grit looks at the Detroit Lions first divisional matchup this year. The Green Bay Packers come to Ford Field and Jason and Jacob have all of the…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Laporta Reaction and Lions Trade Targets [Grit Picks Week 7]
Talking Grit gets the inside scoop from Bleav in Packers host Joey Van Zummerman. Joey gets you ready with information on how Jonathan Gannon has shaped this…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Interview Joey Van Zummerman from Bleav in Packers
Talking Grit gets the inside scoop from Bleav in Packers host Joey Van Zummerman. Joey gets you ready with information on how Jonathan Gannon has shaped this…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Quarter Season Awards [Grit Picks Week 6]
We are that part of the season where we can take a very early look at the NFL awards. Who is the 1/4 season MVP, OPOY, DPOY? What is the most surprising team?…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Let’s Lower the Stress Level Win [Biting ReCAPs - Arizona Cardinals]
Talking Grit looks back at the Detroit Lions 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The offense started slow but then looked unstoppable. Do the guys think…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Grit Check in Arizona {Pride Preview Week 5 Cardinals]
Talking Grit talks about Week 5, Cardinals vs Lions. Can the Detroit defense show any signs of life? Will the offense prove to be “great” as Dan Campbell…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Blake Murphy from Bleav in Arizona Cardinals
Blake Murphy from Bleav in Arizona Cardinals joins to talk about the upcoming Week 5 matchup with the Detroit Lions. We check the pulse Cardinals fans and also…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
How to Improve NFL Sunday Plus Grit Picks
Is your NFL Sunday perfect? What are your pet peeves or things you would change? Also the boys review their picks from last week and give their picks for this…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Defense, what Defense? [Biting Re-CAPS Week 4: Panthers]
The Lions defense forgot to join the team for the Sunday football matchup and allowed another QB to absolutely carve them up. What should the Lions do next?…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Desmond Johnson joins for Week 4 Carolina vs Detroit
Jacob and Jason are joined by Bleav in the Panthers podcast host Desmond Johnson. Desmond will give you the inside knowledge of the Panthers, how are they…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Taming the Panthers [Pride Preview: Carolina Panthers Week 4]
Get ready for the Panthers on Sunday Night Football! Talking Grit goes through the matchups, where will the Lions need to contain the Panthers and how can they…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
State of the NFC North and Week 4 Grit Picks
Talking Grit takes a look at the NFC North after week 3. How is it shaping up? Are the Vikings here to stay? Plus Jason and Jacob make their Grit picks this…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
OL is Back! Lions Hang on for Victory
The best kind of Monday, Victory Monday. Talking Grit goes over the Lions win over the Jets in week 3. A few choices for “Play of the Week” and “Player of the…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Bleav in Jets Host Jeremy Striano Joins
Jeremy Striano from Bleav in Jets, joins the Talking Grit show to talk about Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets. What are the key matchups and what do Detroit…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Aaron Glenn Comes Back [Pride Preview vs Jets]
Week 2 sucked! How are the Lions going to look in Week 3. Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton break down the Detroit Lions vs New York Jets matchup. How aggressive…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
QB injuries and Week 3 Grit Picks
NFL starting QB’s are dropping like flies. How will that affect the playoff race? The NFC North is led by the Vikings and Caleb Williams is out for an…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Not Good Enough: Lions vs Bills [Biting Re-Caps Week 2]
The Lions were taken back to the woodshed by the Bills. The defense was not good enough and Jason and Jacob take a look why and how do the Lions and Lions’…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
NFL Week 2: NFL Overreactions and Grit Picks
In week 2 of the NFL season, Jason and Jacob review their picks from week 1, find out who came out on top and then make their picks for the 3 primetime games…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Lions vs Bills Offensive Showdown [Week 2 - Pride Preview]
In week 2 of the NFL season, Jason and Jacob review their picks from week 1, find out who came out on top and then make their picks for the 3 primetime games…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Joe DeRosa Returns, Lions vs. Bills Week 2: Heavyweights Collide [Interview]
Joe Derosa, our resident Bills expert is back to give Talking Grit the inside info on the Buffalo Bills. Will there be any defense in this game? Does Josh…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Survive a Saints Scare [Biting Re-CAPS - Week 1]
Talking Grit talks all things week 1. Jason and Jacob try to recover from a week 1 nail-biter. https://dashdogfood.com/GRIT Code: GRIT Part of the Bleav…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Saints Insider: Erin Summers on What to Expect in the Week 1 Clash
Talking Grit welcomes Erin Summers from the Bleav in Saints podcast. She is our Saints expert here to share the information that we need to get ready for the…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Hunting the Who Dat Nation: Lions-Saints Week 1 Breakdown
Week 1 has arrived and Jason and Jacob will go into all the details that you need to know before watching the Week 1 matchup between our Detroit Lions versus…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
NFL Week 1: The Grit Picks
Jason and Jacob go over some rule changes this year and also the possibility of NFL players going back to college. They then move on to their picks of the…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
How Far Will the Lions Go? 2026 NFC Win Totals & Playoff Predictions!
Jason and Jacob are back for the 3rd Annual Talking Grit NFL Preview Show, and Part 2 is all about the National Football Conference! The guys break down every…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Lions Roster Cut Reactions + 2026 AFC Win Totals & Playoff Predictions!
Jason and Jacob are back for the 3rd Annual Talking Grit NFL Preview Show, and they’re kicking things off with a look into the Detroit Lions’ latest roster…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Initial Roster Reaction and Practice Squad
Jacob and Jason talk about the surprises on the 53 man roster and also who they NEED to see back on the practice squad. Part of the Bleav Podcast Network Watch…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
53 Man Roster Prediction
Jacob and Jason look at the 1st half of preseason game #3 but quickly move into their 53 man roster prediction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Battle for the North: NFC North Roundtable
The NFC North is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, and we are bringing representatives from all four fanbases together for an…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Fallout, Stock Risers & Who’s Under the Radar featuring Ash Soden
In this action-packed episode Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton are joined by Ash Soden, we break down our biggest takeaways from the game, diving straight into…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Lions Position Battles & Preseason Game Preview w/ Morgan Cannon
Talking Grit welcomes Pride of Detroit’s Morgan Cannon to preview the Lions vs. Commanders matchup this Saturday. We dive into how the offensive line is coming…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Lions Camp Notebook: Center/OL Evaluation, QB2 Battle & WR Depth Standouts
The Talking Grit crew breaks down all the crucial storylines emerging from Lions Training Camp. We dive into the offensive line's recent scrimmage struggles…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Instant Post Game Reaction - Lions vs Bengals - Preseason Game #1
Join hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton as they discuss the standouts for the Detroit Lions in preseason game #1 vs the Bengals. They also debate who hurt…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Reisman Returns: Lions Camp Pulse Check
Beat writer Jeremy Reisman joins us for a full Detroit Lions training camp vibe check! We break down the biggest roster competition surprises, cornerbacks on…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Pay the Pride: How Detroit Got It Right (and Atlanta Didn't)
Hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton talk about the Lions and the Falcons player extensions after the recent Bijan and Jahmyr Gibbs contracts. Why is one…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Gibbs Is Secured & Camp Is Heating Up!
The Detroit Lions have locked up their franchise RB, Jahmyr Gibbs, with a massive new deal. Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton will discuss this and the latest of…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Bijan Resets the RB Market and Notes from Training Camp Visit
In this episode, we dive into the massive splash made across the NFL running back landscape before shifting our focus to the early observations coming out of…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Training Camp hits the Padded Stage! with Matthew Soltysiak
Matthew Soltysiak (Not the Same Old Lions Podcast) joins Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton to break down the latest from Detroit Lions training camp. The guys…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Don't Panic on Gibbs Yet... Right? | Detroit Lions Camp Breakdown
Join hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton as they break down the first two days of Detroit Lions training camp! We dive into all the top storylines, including…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Detroit Lions Smash or Trash Predictions with Trevor Thompson
On this episode of Talking Grit, the guys are joined by 8-time Emmy winner and Bleav in Lions co-host Trevor Thompson. Drawing from over 25 years of covering…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Kerby Joseph Placed on PUP: Cause for Concern?
Hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss the Kerby Joseph situation. The Lions placed him on PUP, is that a cause for concern or just procedural? Watch us…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Is Gibbs vs. Bijan the New Barry vs. Emmitt? (with Ryan Mathews): Part 2
Ryan Mathews (@Ryan_POD) from Pride of Detroit continues in Part 2. In this half Ryan, Jason and Jacob discuss Gibbs's contract and how much he will sign for…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
Is Gibbs vs. Bijan the New Barry vs. Emmitt? (with Ryan Mathews) : Part 1
Are Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson the modern-day Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith? Ryan Mathews (@Ryan_POD) from Pride of Detroit joins the show to break down…
- Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
NFC North QB Rankings: Who Really Runs the Division?
Who is the true king of the NFC North? We’re finishing our position series by breaking down the most important spot on the field: the Quarterback. Join Jason…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastNFC North RB Breakdown and Ranking; Top 5 Current RB's
Talking Grit is back talking about skill positions in their positional breakdown series. It is time to start talking about the RB. The Lions have a new tandem…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastPosition Series: Defensive Line Plus Reaction to Terrion Release
The boys finally get to the defensive line in their ongoing position series. Where does it rank in the NFC North. Plus Jason and Jacob give us their all-time…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastTalkin' Terrion and Options; NFL Top 100
Jason and Jacob talk about how they are feeling about Terrion Arnold's arrest. What are the Lions' options? Who should you be aware of. The NFL top 100 is…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastMinicamp Begins and Position Breakdown: Offensive Line
Talking Grit goes into the Lions engine room.... they mean the OL room. Jason and Jacob then look at the whole NFC North, rank the teams. Also covered are…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastPosition Breakdown Series: CB and Safety (AUDIO UPDATED)
In this episode, Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss the latest in NFL defensive backrooms, focusing on NFC North teams, and analyze player performances…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastPosition Breakdown: WR, Reaction to Garrett Trade
Jason and Jacob continue their NFC North Position round up. This week Talking Grit features the WR’s. How do the Lions look now and in the future. Who are…
Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions PodcastPosition Breakdown Series: LB and TE
In this episode, Jason and Jacob analyze the top linebackers and tight ends in the NFL and NFC North division, sharing insights, rankings, and personal…