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.
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 and is this 6-0 start for the Vikings for real?
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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 will look at the NFC North and then make our picks of the week.
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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 Campbell going for it on his own 24. Was it the right call?
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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 information to get you set for the game. What are some stats you should know and who will be the X-Factor?
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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 defense despite major injuries and how Jordan Love keeps completing deep passes. Get ready for the Detroit Lions first divisional matchup of the year!
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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 defense despite major injuries and how Jordan Love keeps completing deep passes. Get ready for the Detroit Lions first divisional matchup of the year!
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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?
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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 this is the new normal?
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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 demands or just mediocre as he described on 97.1.
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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 do we expect to have a Carson Beck sighting? Also, we learn what his thoughts of Drew Petzing are.
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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 week. Part of the Bleav Podcast Network
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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? Jason and Jacob try to keep their composure and make sense of it all.
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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 scoring so many points, is Bryce Young for real, and how can the Panthers recover from a devastating injury to one of the top players in the league?
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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 exploit this rushing defense? How aggressive will Dan Campbell be and will the guys get their Grit Guarantees right 2 weeks in a row?
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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 week, including the Lions vs Panthers player over / under.
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<...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 Week”. Are Jason and Jacob ok with the defensive performance?
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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 Lions fans need to know going into week 3. Also, why did the Jets have to lose to the Packers?
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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 will Dan Campbell be and can the secondary recover?
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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 undetermined amount of time. The boys react to that weird situation. https://dashdogfood.com/GRIT
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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’ fans move forward.
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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 of week 2 including the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills on TNF.
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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 of week 2 including the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills on TNF.
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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 Allen have a weakness?
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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.
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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 Week 1 matchup between the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints.
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<...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 the New Orleans Saints. With new categories for the 2026 season, let’s have some fun!
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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 week.
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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 single team across the NFC, going division-by-division to lock in their over/under win totals, project division standings, and crown their Offensive, Defensive, and Breakout Players of the Year. Then, it’s time for the ultimate payoff: mapping out the entire NFC playoff picture, crowning the NFC champion, and revealing where they think the Detroit Lions will ultimately finish their season!
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<...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 moves! Once the home team is settled, it’s time to go national: the guys break down the entire AFC, predicting division orders, locking in over/under win totals, and naming their Offensive, Defensive, and Breakout Players of the Year for every division. To top it all off, they lay out their AFC playoff brackets and predict who will punch their ticket to the postseason!
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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.
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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
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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 unfiltered breakdown. Hosted by Jason Harwood and joined by Jacob Litton (@talkinggritpod), Joey Van Zummeren (@JoeyVZ_), Larry D. (@BTUPodcast), and Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL), this roundtable covers everything you need to know heading into the 2026 season. From training camp notes to season projections and fierce division rivalries, the panel debates who has the upper hand in the race for the North crown
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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 which standout players boosted their stock the most and who suffered a major setback. We dissect the evolving quarterback situation, evaluate the impact of under-the-radar performances that caught us off guard, and top it all off with our thoughts on the new Rivalry Jersey and another round of the Honolulu Blitz.
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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 together—including an update on first-round tackle Blake Miller—and break down key positional battles. Plus, Morgan shares who he's most excited to see play and who needs a big performance most.
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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, answer whether Luke Altmyer is seriously making a play for QB2 over Josh Dobbs, and highlight much-needed bounce-back performances from key players. Finally, we analyze the crowded battle for the final spot in the wide receiver room.
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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 themselves, should Lions fans start to worry about Teslaa. Can Hassenein hype train get any higher?
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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 the move, some season over/unders and our top players to watch in Preseason Game 1.
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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 franchise doing so well, while the other hasn't even made the playoffs?
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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 training camp.
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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 Detroit Lions training camp.
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