• E28: Bye Week Questions with Morgan Cannon from Pride of Detroit
    Oct 4 2024

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    In this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton conduct a quarterly review of the Detroit Lions' season. They are joined by Morgan Cannon from Pride of Detroit to discuss the Lions' recent performances, cherished memories of Barry Sanders, and nostalgic highlights from past Lions games. The conversation covers the Lions' current 3-1 standing, with discussions on key players like Aiden Hutchinson and David Montgomery. The hosts also reflect on the team's past struggles and how current developments indicate a departure from the 'same old Lions' narrative. An analysis of upcoming games and strategies for improvement is shared, along with speculation on whether the Vikings are genuine contenders this season.

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    56 mins
  • E27: "Biting Re-Caps" - Week 4: Lions vs Seahawks: Sweet Revenge!
    Oct 2 2024

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    In this episode of Talking Grit, hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton review the Detroit Lions' dominant 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. They discuss various aspects of the game, focusing on offensive and defensive performances. Highlights include Jared Goff's perfect passing game, the significance of key plays such as the Jared Goff touchdown catch, Jameson Williams' deep touchdown, and a crucial forced fumble by Jack Campbell. They also touch on defensive challenges, particularly penalties and coverage issues, and praise Gino Smith's performance. The duo briefly contemplate potential trades, like acquiring Davante Adams, and reflect on individual player contributions. The episode wraps up with mentions of upcoming plans and personal anecdotes about game day experiences.

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    50 mins
  • Bonus Episode - DK Metcalf comparison to Calvin Johnson (with Brandon Cain and Mike Dugar)
    Sep 30 2024

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    In this special episode of 'Talking Grit,' Jason Harwood revisits an intriguing segment from a prior episode featuring Brandon Cain of 'The Hawk's Nest' and Mike Dugar from 'The Athletic.' The focus is on the comparison between NFL wide receivers DK Metcalf and Calvin Johnson, also known as Megatron. Cain argues that DK Metcalf, despite statistical similarities to Calvin Johnson in their first five NFL seasons, is often underrated and less hyped. He points out the differences and similarities between their performances, physical attributes, and circumstances, such as team dynamics and draft positions. Mike Dugar compares DK Metcalf's potential to Calvin Johnson's established greatness, emphasizing Calvin's exceptional hands and reliability in tight situations. Harwood concludes by analyzing the stats and discussing Calvin Johnson's legendary status compared to DK Metcalf's ongoing career. The segments highlight the passionate debate around these two phenomenal players while recognizing Calvin's Hall of Fame career and DK's promising potential.

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    23 mins
  • E26: "Pride Preview" - Week 4 - Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks
    Sep 26 2024

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    In this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Lytton dive into a comprehensive preview of the upcoming Monday night football game between the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. Featuring insights from Brandon Cain of the Hawk's Nest YouTube channel and Mike Dugar from The Athletic, the discussion covers the historical performance, key player matchups, and new strategies under Seattle's coach Mike McDonald. The focus includes the impact of vital players such as Gino Smith, Jared Goff, Aiden Hutchinson, and DK Metcalf, as well as strategies to handle the Seahawks' pass rush and running game. The hosts discuss the Lions' defense and provide predictions and keys to victory for both teams.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • E25: "Biting Re-Caps" - Week 3: Detroit Lions win over Arizona Cardinals
    Sep 24 2024

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    The podcast episode features hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discussing the Detroit Lions' recent victory over the Arizona Cardinals. They focus on the overall team effort, particularly highlighting the defense's strong performance and disciplined play. Key moments such as the Lions' effective run game with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, special teams standout Jack Fox, and critical fourth-down stops are analyzed. Additionally, they talk about areas needing improvement, specifically penalties, and discuss injuries sustained by key players. The episode also touches on Jared Goff's successful game management and a notable hook-and-ladder play. Special mention is made of the Lions' fan presence in Arizona and the team's impressive early-season stats. The hosts express gratitude for hitting 10,000 downloads and preview upcoming interviews with Seahawks experts.

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    52 mins
  • E24: "Pride Preview" - Week 3 - Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals (with Bo Brack from PHNX Cardinals Podcast)
    Sep 19 2024

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    This podcast episode of 'Talking Grit' with Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton features an interview with Arizona Cardinals reporter Bo Brack. They discuss the Cardinals' team dynamics, draft picks, and injuries affecting both the Cardinals and the Detroit Lions. Highlights include key player performances such as Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr., as well as strategies for their upcoming game. Additionally, the hosts delve into NFL predictions,while making bold guarantees for players like Jared Goff. The discussion also touches on the Detroit Tigers' late-season playoff potential

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • E23: "Biting Re-Caps" - Week 2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Sep 17 2024

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    In this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton conduct a 'Biting Recap' of their team's disappointing home loss. They discuss both positive and negative aspects of the game, with an emphasis on why the loss 'bites.' Jacob shares his overall thoughts, expressing deep disappointment while urging fans not to panic. Both hosts break down the game's key plays, highlighting missed opportunities and pivotal moments, including a controversial interception and a costly field goal debacle. They praise the team's strong defense, led by standout performances from Hutchinson and Barnes, while critiquing the offense's struggles, particularly in the red zone. They discuss strategic decisions, missed calls, and the impact of player performances on the game outcome.

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    52 mins
  • E22: "Pride Preview" - Week 2: Bucs vs Lions (with Tampa Tones)
    Sep 12 2024

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    In this episode of Talking Grit, hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton provide an in-depth preview of the Detroit Lions' upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The episode features an interview with Tampa Tones from the Bucketeers podcast, who discusses Tampa Bay's player changes, draft picks, and injuries, including notable additions like Graham Barton and Tykee Smith. The hosts analyze the Buccaneers' offensive and defensive strategies, highlight key players, and predict outcomes for the game. They also dive into injury reports for both teams and discuss how these might impact the game. The discussion wraps up with a look at key matchups and strategies for the Lions to secure a win, followed by the hosts' game predictions and a guarantee that highlights the expected standout performances.

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    1 hr