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Former Lions All-Pro Glover Quin and 7-time Emmy winner Trevor Thompson break down all the latest buzz around Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, and the Detroit Lions on the Bleav in Lions podcast.
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Former NFL player Chris Long, co-host Macon, teammate Beau Allen, and Nate 'Dr. Fax' Collins, bring you an expert look at all things NFL & a novice look at everything else. Featuring interviews with the biggest names in sports & entertainment, occasional digressions into the absurd, and frequent lapses in judgment. Join the Locals at Green Light!
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Welcome to The Athletic Detroit's podcast network which features podcasts for the Red Wings, Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Michigan football/basketball, and Michigan State football/basketball. For great ad-free content, subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com.
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TJ Hockenson joins Chris Long to cover all things VIKINGS! TJ gives an update on the Minnesota Vikings offseason training, JJ McCarthy's progress, playing for Kevin O'Connell and the difficulty of the NFC North. And then once we leave the lakes of Minnesota, Chris, Macon and Dr. Fax have some fun. They celebrate Cinco De Mayo, give advice for Abdul…
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SportsCenter's Randy Scott joins today's episode for a tremendous US States draft, a discussion of the best possible graduation speech and Randy's amazing connection to the Chicks' hit song 'Cowboy Take Me Away.' Also, enjoy a 'Beau Bomb' in the middle of our talk with Randy. Macon, Beau, Nate and Nolan roll through plenty of fun to kick off the ep…
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Aidan Hutchinson is back on the field, but how will handle OTA's? Glover Quin takes us inside the mind of the rookies, the vets, and recovering superstars, as OTA's get underway for the Detroit Lions. Glover also shares his secret to getting his competitive fix, while staying fit, now that training for the grind of the NFL season is behind him.…
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Everyone loves a tier list and today we tackle the aura of each NFL QB. We rank every teams' signal caller, from Elite to Poverty. Find out where we slide your favorite QB, who are they ahead of and who did they end up behind. Chris, Beau and Macon determine the QBs with the best AURA in the NFL! (00:00) Intro (2:19) Pro Athletes with Aura (9:20) O…
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A great Green Light episode today! Derwin James, the fearsome safety from the LA Chargers, joins Chris Long on Green Light. Derwin confirms the story we heard from Joey Bosa about Jim Harbaugh getting into the cold tub fully dressed. Derwin also dishes on the AFC West, the battles with Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, having Antonio Gates a…
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Chris Long and Ryen Russillo rip through the NBA Playoffs. With four teams remaining - the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder face off in the Western Conference Finals and the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks face off in the Eastern Conference Finals - the season is coming down to the wire. The fellas talk about the player d…
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The Detroit Lions will have 7 nationally televised games this season, 5 of them in prime time. What goes in to preparing the players and coaches for all the media attention that comes with that, while also preparing to win? And who does the team prepare their recent draft picks for dealing with the media and social media, now that they're in the NF…
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Lane Johnson and the Eagles Schedule review! Chris breaks the Eagles schedule to Lane and reveals who Philly will be playing this season. Lane also talks about SB LIX and how great it was to get redemption on Kansas City. To kick things off, Chris dives into the NFL schedule and breaks down each NFC teams entire schedule. Stay tuned on Monday for t…
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A blast and a half today from the fellas. We talk football and a whole lot of fun! First, Chris, Nate and Macon kick things off talking about Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals, the NCAA potentially lifting their ban on pro sports betting for college athletes, and Derek Carr retiring from the NFL. Then Beau welcomes on Jason Licht to talk …
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Some heat today from Green Light! First, Chris breaks down the George Pickens trade and what it means for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys. Then Zach Allen, pride of the Denver Broncos, joins Chris. The fellas talk about the success of the Broncos in 2024, especially the defense, led by an All-Pro season (and a Pro Bowl snub) fro…
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Welcome back to Bleav in Lions! Founder of AYS (Are You Serious) Sports and Co-host of the Ruffino and Joe Show, Blake Ruffino joins Trevor Thompson to discuss the Detroit Lions' draft pick, Miles Frazier. Blake is a Louisiana native and has watched Miles Frazier develop for 4 years at LSU. What kind of impact does Blake Ruffino see Miles Frazier h…
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Welcome to Bleav in Lions hosted by Trevor Thompson. Former Ohio State offensive guard and co-host of Bleav in Buckeyes, Bryant Browning, joins the show for an inside look at the Lions’ newest defensive tackle, Tyleik Williams. The two dive into Williams' college career, his fit in Detroit's scheme, and what his Buckeye background means for his NFL…
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Wisconsin Badgers UNITE! Four of the most prolific college football running backs... and Beau Allen. Montee Ball, James White, Melvin Gordon III and Jonathan Taylor join forces in Green Bay, Wisconsin and talk all things running backs, NFL and Wisconsin. The five NFL studs were in town for the 2025 NFL Draft, each announcing the day 2 pick for thei…
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ESPN's Field Yates and Chris Long recap the 2025 NFL Draft! Field was on-site in Green Bay taking in the sites from one of the best football towns in the land. The fellas talk Shedeur Sanders and determine why he was a projected first/second round pick but was taken in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. They also discuss Travis Hunter's selec…
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Glover Quin and Trevor Thompson are BACK with a LIVE reaction to the Lions selection of Tyleik Williams in last nights 1st round of the 2025 NFL draft. They are excited about the prospect of bringing this guy into the team with what they view as a safe, but necessary pick that the franchise had to make, despite it now having the shine of some of th…
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Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and Chris and the fellas break down Thursday night's action. The best fits, the teams' that made the biggest splashes, the worst seats and players that will be making a statement this fall on Sundays. All picks are reviewed and all teams are discussed on this episode. Enjoy it! (00:00) - Intro (1:45) -…
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Daniel Jeremiah joins Chris from the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin and sets the record straight on all info coming out of this years draft. DJ talks about Shedeur Sanders' potential, Cam Ward to Tennessee and Ashton Jeanty's landing spots. Chris and DJ also gives out there favorite edge rushers, Will Campbell's NFL comps and what team Abdu…
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Welcome to Bleav in Lions, the number one destination for everything Detroit Lions! Former NFL safety Glover Quin and sports broadcaster Trevor Thompson break down everything happening in the world of Lions football. The two discuss the team’s offseason moves and bold predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft. What’s on the minds of draft prospects and un…
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Milton Williams joins Chris Long on the heels of his new contract with the New England Patriots. Milton dishes on his excitement to join the Patriots, the players he's can't wait to play with and his time in New England so far. He also rewinds to Philly and talks winning Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs, pl…
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Kenny Mayne joins Chris and Macon for an episode of pure entertainment. Kenny's Wiffle Ball documentary, out now on fubo tv, revisits the day that Kenny and Ken Griffey Jr threw Wiffle balls together in Seattle with the documentary investigating who threw a Wiffle ball faster - Ken or Kenny. Plenty of other stories are told by Kenny - the worst mom…
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Chris Shula, coming off his first season as the LA Rams defensive coordinator, talks with Chris about the LA Rams defense, his background in coaching, being on staff with the Rams with Aaron Donald, Wade Phillips' influence, Sean McVay and coaching Jared Verse and Braden Fiske. (00:00) - Intro (3:00) - Growing Up Around Football (7:05) - Path To De…
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Welcome Zack Martin! The recently retired Dallas Cowboy joins Chris to talk about his career in Dallas, some of the best rushers he faced, the rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles, being heckled by Jon Gruden and knowing when it was time to retire. Chris and Macon then rip around the the NFL and the sports world, and talk Luka Dončić, Caitlin Clark…
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It's Tampa's favorite trio - the Butter Bois! Rob Gronkowski, Cam Brate and Beau Allen hit the mics and have a good, old fashioned mess-around, talking stories from their Super Bowl parades, Tom Brady, days with the Buccaneers and revealing inside stories to viral moments. Rob compares Tom Brady in his Tampa days to his New England days, reveals wh…
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Jonathan Allen joins the Green Light Podcast to talk about joining the Minnesota Vikings, how hard it was to leave the Washington Commanders, his comfort level playing against some of the best teams in the NFC North, and even tells a fun story about his college recruitment from Virginia Tech. Enjoy! (00:00) - Intro (1:23) - Becoming a Minnesota Vik…
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PSYCHO T! Tyler Hansbrough joins Chris and Macon to talk the NCAA Tournament, Duke basketball, Tyler's career at UNC, in the NBA and overseas in China, as well as some amazing stories from his playing days. After talking basketball, Chris and Macon dive into White Lotus and Severance (SPOILERS) then talk the NFL Coaches Meeting photo, that can be f…
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FREAK SHOW FRIDAY ON CHRIS' BIRTHDAY! Chris, Macon, Nolan, Cowboy, Tanner and Matt rip a great episode from Studio J. The fellas cover plenty of fun, Chris gets real, announce some bittersweet news and chat with Mike Vrabel. Chris and Coach Vrabel talk all things New England and the direction the Patriots are heading. Free agency has been kind to N…
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Will "Cheese" Chesney is a certified badass, former Navy SEAL Operator who was deployed on Operation Spear, the raid that ended with the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Hear Cheese tell David Vobora his remarkable story, from working as a dog handler with his beloved dog Cairo, being injured in action, raiding the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and …
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Stanford Steve joins Macon to talk the best time on the sports calendar - March Madness! Brackets are busted but we're still betting away. Steve and Macon cover Florida's survival vs UConn to send Dan Hurley home, Maryland's buzzer beater, the last of upsets and Cinderella's in this season's tourney and a Sweet Sixteen LITE preview then the fellas …
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Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, five time medal winner, and cultural icon Nastia Liukin chats with David Vobora about her remarkable journey to become a champion and the struggles of achieving a lifetime goal at eighteen years old. Nastia shares details of her tense friendship with teammate and rival Shawn Johnson, manifesting her olym…
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The fellas are BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN! Chris and Macon pop in the studio to catch up, talk NFL updates and give out their Mentions for NFL Free Agency. Macon also runs through the March Madness bracket and gives out the answer key - get hip to his picks. Chris talks about the Bengals giving BIG contracts to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Derek St…
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Chris Long and Mina Kimes cruise around NFL free agency and give their takes on the teams that have made the best moves, teams that are in NFL purgatory and how Aaron Rodgers fits with the Pittsburgh Steelers (if that ends up being his destination). Mina, as a Seahawks fan, also gives her take on the Seattle Seahawks paying Sam Darnold and Geno Smi…
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Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Flo Groberg joins David to talk about his remarkable life. From immigrating from France to America, his family’s devastation at the hands of extremists, training as a competitive runner, to protecting the most valuable American assets in Afghanistan, Flo Groberg is an American hero with an unforgettable s…
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Chris Long reacts to the first couple days of Free Agency and the flurry of moves from around the NFL. Sam Darnold leads the QB news as he signs with the Seattle Seahawks to lead Mike Macdonald's defense after they got rid of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. In surprising moves, the Texans traded star LT Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders and …
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Chris Long interviews Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir fresh off the ink drying on his 4 year, $60M extension with the Bills. Khalil talks about the emotionality that came with signing his contract, the Subaru that he will continue to drive despite the new deal, getting to play with Josh Allen, his relationship with Bills GM Brandon Beane, hearing Mr…
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Former Philadelphia Eagles studs Zach Ertz and Chris Long chop it up on Green Light! The fellas cover Zach's 2024 season with the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels' ROTY season and how the first year player handles himself like a vet, his relationship with Commanders coach Dan Quinn and his emotions after coming back to Philadelphia this past s…
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Introducing Life After with David Vobora! David is a former St. Louis Rams' teammate of Chris Long and this is his new podcast, which dives into inspirational and motivational stories that show struggle and triumph. David identifies crucial - and sometimes tragic - moments in the lives of others that helped shape who they are as people. Listen toda…
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Kyle Hamilton and NFL News! Chris Long reacts to the recent news around the NFL as the league moves closer to their beginning year. The San Francisco 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders as Jayden Daniels gains a trusted wide receiver to continue his accession in the NFL. Despite rumors that Matthew Stafford would help elsewhere fo…
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Super Bowl champion Tristan Wirfs joins Super Bowl champion Beau Allen in New Orleans. The fellas cover Tristan's career in Tampa, the Bucs offense with Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, playing with Tom Brady, winning the Super Bowl his rookie season, the toughest defenders to block and his weight training in college. Two Tampa lineman enjoying thems…
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Barry Sanders! Chris interviews one of his NFL heroes in New Orleans during Super Bowl week. Barry revisits his NFL career, his decision to retire at a relatively young age, time with the Detroit Lions, thoughts on Dan Campbell and the Lions today, Lawrence Taylor and the toughest NFL players in his day and the honor of being voted into the NFL Hal…
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Drake Maye joins Chris Long and talks his rookie season in New England, acclimating to the NFL, learning from Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, and new Head Coach Mike Vrabel! The fellas have a great time as they chopped it up during their time in New Orleans and enjoyed a great Madden conversation as well! (00:00) - Intro (4:25) - Drake's Rookie Seaso…
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THE NOSE GOD! NFL legend Vince Wilfork stops by Green Light's Airbnb in New Orleans with Kingsford and has a fantastic conversation with Chris Long and Beau Allen. The fellas talk Vince's role in the Patriots Dynasty, his relationship with Bill Belichick, playing with Tom Brady, Mike Vrabel, Richard Seymour and Rodney Harrison, and an infamous figh…
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Fresh off the Eagles' Super Bowl parade meeting Cam Jurgens joins Beau Allen on Green Light! The fellas talk about winning the Super Bowl, specific plays during the game like Jalen Hurt's bomb to DeVonta Smith, the excitement about the Eagles' parade on Valentines Day and Saquon Barkley bringing the OLine to the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon! (00:…
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Chris Long reacts to the Eagles winning SB LIX behind a bullying performance from Philly's DLine. Jalen Hurts wins the SB MVP award with 3 TDs and the Eagles dominated the Chiefs from start to finish in a Super Bowl rematch from two years ago. The Philadelphia Eagles now have two super bowls in the last 8 seasons and don't look like they're slowing…
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Chris Long reacts the Philadelphia Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX! Jalen Hurts turned in an MVP performance through the air and on the ground and the Eagles defense contained the Chiefs offense, getting after Mahomes and forcing multiple turnovers. Saquon Barkley didn't have as strong of a game but Cooper DeJean came through with one of the biggest …
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Chris Long, Nate Collins, Stanford Steve and Macon Gunter ARE LIVE from New Orleans to preview Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The fellas also welcome on a few special guests like Malcolm Jenkins, Rodney McLeod and coach Matt Patricia, and have a blast courtesy of BetMGM, Yeti, Smirnoff, Lovesac, Garage Beer, …
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A SPECIAL BUTTER KING DELIVERY FROM THE GREEN LIGHT CONTENT HOUSE IN NEW ORLEANS. Beau Allen and Gerald McCoy, former teammates on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hang out and talk ball. They reminisce about teammates in Tampa Bay, talk Gerald's Pro Bowl memories, including one specific one you'll remember with Jeff Saturday, and preview the Super Bowl be…
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Green Light's End of Season NFL Awards Show! Chris Long, Nate 'Dr. Fax' Collins and Macon Gunter hand out awards for their favorite offense and defenses, the top player callers, best announcers and many more from the 2024 NFL Season. We also pass out some of the best moments we witnessed - Best and Worst Seats, our favorite Bevil Conways (most beau…
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RYEN RUSSILLO ON GREEN LIGHT! Ryen joins Chris to recap news from the sports world, talk Super Bowl and answer some mailbags. Chris kicks the episode off with a quick intro and talks Green Light at the Super Bowl next week. Then Chris talks about participating in the Super Bowl, the feelings you have as a player in the big game and the emotional ro…
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Beau Allen and Nate Tice dive into the SB LIV matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The fellas talk about the Chiefs OLine matching up against the strong Eagles DLine, Jalen Hurts facing Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and the dominance of the Eagles offensive line. Nate also breaks down Josh Allen's 4th and 5…
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Welcome to the Green Light LIVE NFL Championship Round Reaction show! Chris Long reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs punching their tickets to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with their victories over the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley led the Eagles to seven total touchdowns on the ground…
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