Pride of Detroit: for Detroit Lions fans - Podcast Rankings and reviews

The Pride of Detroit podcast is easily the best Lions podcast out there. I was heartbroken when they were forced to stop for a while earlier this year, but that much happier when they returned.

The quality of the podcast is extremely consistent with a good blend of insight, knowledge, and humor. They are, of course, Lions fans but they have the ability to be critical of players, coaches, leadership, and ownership. They aren’t blind “homers” with contempt for the rest of the NFC North which gives them credibility (with me anyway). Additionally, not a show that you had to listen to from day one to understand references and inside jokes. The Pride of Detroit podcast is very welcoming and deserves your time and 5-star review.

This was the absolute best Lions content in Detroit. Informative, entertaining, knowledgeable, interactive..and a great group of guys with different personalities and takes that meshed well as a team. So disappointing that we have to lose this pod when our Lions are finally finding success. I really hope SB Nation/VOX reconsider this decision. The thousands of dollars POD raised in their MOVEMBER charity campaign shows how well they are supported. Will truly miss it.

…but Chris is still a rough listen. He goes on long tangents that add nothing of value to the show, and his lack of Lions knowledge is glaring. (And you’d think a radio professional would understand the basics of word economy.) When he was gone, it was easily a 5-star show. I’m sure he’s a nice dude, but WOOF.

Jeremy can be a bit condescending and preachy at times, but overall he’s a net positive. He brings some unique insights, and I appreciate his charitable efforts.

Schlitt is the GOAT for obvious reasons, and Ryan delivers some of the show’s best moments! Those two are the top reason why POD is in the mix for me

I’ve been a lifelong Detroit Lions fan, which we all know has been mostly a miserable experience, speckled with some rare bright spots here and there. (Barry, Megatron, Suh, etc).
I stumbled upon these guys a few years ago and found some company to enjoy the misery with. And then, somehow, the team got good, and I got to experience the completely alien feeling of rooting for a Lions team that was actually winning? No true Lions fan was emotionally equipped to deal with that, but listening to these guys helped shepherd me through it.
I’m looking forward to what evolves next with Jeremy, Chris and Ryan.

I can’t imagine what SB Nation is thinking, but if the goal was to generate ill will then they knocked it out of the park.