The Lions close out the season, the playoffs move on without us, and we settle into our most familiar mode: offseason hope. We talk Week 18 takeaways, coaching changes, defensive scheme shifts, free agency priorities, and why this team still feels built for what’s coming next.
We also dig into Michigan’s portal movement, coaching hires, why people are panicking too early, and how pressure up front fixes a lot of downstream problems. Plus: college football playoff fatigue, Urban Meyer slander, Indiana catching strays, video game rage quits, and why sports radio callers should be banned from phones.
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Michigan finally makes the grown-up move. The guys break down the hiring of Kyle Whittingham, what it says about where the program is headed, and why stability and discipline mattered more than chasing another young splash hire. They dig into recruiting momentum, staff retention, NIL realities, and why the Sherrone Moore situation likely scared off transfers long before it blew up publicly.
On the Lions side, it’s a full offseason autopsy. Offensive line failures, defensive depth issues, coordinator uncertainty, and the uncomfortable Jared Goff conversation nobody wants to have. They debate draft priorities, free agency strategy, who needs to get paid now, and whether the Lions are actually built to support the quarterback they’ve invested in.
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The guys hit the red light early as chaos erupts around Michigan Wolverines football. Reports of a toxic environment, Sherrone Moore losing control, and staff blowups spark a full-on purge conversation. From Wink Martindale’s calm dismissal to questions about leadership, culture, and whether Michigan needs to fully let go of the Bo-era mindset, this episode turns into a cathartic vent session about power, ego, and institutional rot.
On the pro side, the focus shifts to the Detroit Lions and a brutal loss to Pittsburgh. Injuries across the defense, missing safeties, run-defense failures, and short-week fatigue dominate the breakdown. The crew debates whether this is a doomed collapse or just a retooling year, then closes with Lions-Vikings hot takes, playoff math, and cautious optimism heading into Christmas week.
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Michigan football descends into full chaos as the crew reacts to shocking coaching news, transfer portal fallout, and a coaching search that somehow includes everything from serious candidates to absolute nonsense. The guys break down Sherrone Moore’s situation, NIL money realities, internal investigations, and what Michigan should do next—while absolutely not staying on topic.
On the Lions side, it’s injury frustration, officiating rage, playoff math, and cautious optimism. From Aaron Rodgers hate to Dan Campbell debates, practice injuries, and what has to happen for Detroit to survive December, this episode blends real football talk with classic Parking Lot Salad derailments—ear wax triggers, genie-lawyer sketches, emoji beef, and accidental Aladdin discourse.
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Michigan talk turns into absolute chaos this week as the boys return for another very normal, very grounded Parking Lot Salad recording. Mike’s back, Zack is mysteriously absent (again), and Alex is trying to host while sucking on a Lemonhead. From there it’s a straight sprint into Wolverines recruiting, Notre Dame delusion, Connor Stallions cosplay plans, Rich Rod burning computers, and a deep dive into the transfer portal that is somehow both informed and feral.
The Lions section is pure energy: Montgomery runs like he's angry at the earth, Jamo is either going for 150 or zero, Goff’s having the quietest MVP-ish season imaginable, and the defense is holding together with duct tape, backup corners, and pure spite. Hot takes fly: special teams touchdowns, Montgomery milestones, and Jamo boom-or-bust prophecies.
Along the way: Brokeback Mountain cinematography reviews, mahogany discourse, accusations of LA football apathy, a detailed discussion on your son’s scoliosis and bench rep counts, and a long tangent about small-town NFL teams like the “Petoskey Stones.” Truly, a full salad.
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The boys are back and limping through the wreckage of a rough weekend. Michigan’s loss to Ohio State leads to a mix of pain, analysis, and hot takes—both real and possibly AI-generated by Cronin. The gang debates whether Bryce Underwood is being coached into oblivion, if Sherrone Moore and Chip Lindsey are co-calling plays like a divorced couple, and how many actual Wolverines should be released on the field to intimidate Ohio State.
Meanwhile, the Lions are giving Thanksgiving trauma again. The defense is swiss cheese, Dan Campbell’s play calling is back in high school, and the gang fantasizes about time-traveling Robert Porcher to fix the trenches. Somehow, we also get deep into Baby Metal mosh pits, the Disgruntled Clown’s sweaty box, and the power level of Goku vs Wolverine.
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This week on Parking Lot Salad, the boys go full Michigan-Ohio State mode. Alex breaks down his experience doing an OSU roast in Columbus, the guys debate whether Buckeye fans are dumb or just aggressively confused, and everyone lands on the universal truth: Columbus is always gray. Then it’s into real football — Michigan’s game-week vibes, how Jordan Marshall might run fueled entirely by spite, whether Ryan Day is the villain from every ‘90s kids movie, and why the rivalry only feels like a rivalry on one side.
On the NFL side, the Lions survive a chaotic Jameis Winston cameo, Gibbs continues to look like a video-game character, and the Thanksgiving matchup with Green Bay has everyone equal parts excited and nauseous. Defense issues, Hutch’s disappearing acts, and screen-game therapy all get airtime before the crew closes with hot takes, score predictions, and a little Lions-fan rage management.
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This week the boys dive into Michigan’s extremely weird 8–2 season, where the Wolverines somehow look like the worst good team in the country. Bryce is legit, Marsh is the entire offense, and Wink might be allergic to calling a normal defensive snap. The turnovers were brutal, the depth is thin, but the future still looks stupid bright with six freshmen starting on offense.
On the Lions side, everyone is hurt, everyone is angry, and somehow everyone’s still optimistic. We break down the loss to Philly, the upcoming must-win stretch, and why this team could sneak into the playoffs if the defense keeps playing like lunatics and the offense remembers David Montgomery exists.
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The boys are back and this one’s chaos from start to finish. Zack’s back from Mexico (and maybe still on painkillers), Mike’s still roasting, Alex admits he’s dying “in the best shape of his life,” and John’s trying to keep it together long enough to talk Lions football.
They cover Michigan’s shaky wins over Purdue and Michigan State, preview Northwestern at Wrigley, and debate whether Harbaugh left the program in shambles or just “statistically” fine. Then it’s deep Lions talk: Dan Campbell takes back the play sheet, Jared Goff gets disrespected again, and everyone’s hot takes start sounding less like analysis and more like prophecy.
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The boys are back—well, most of them. With Zach out being a proud Olympian dad, John, Alex, and Mike hold it down to break down Michigan’s win over Michigan State and the Lions’ bye-week vibes.
They get into Michigan’s young roster, sloppy tackling, and the eternal debate over whether Sherrone Moore should let Bryce air it out or just keep pounding the rock.
Then the crew pivots to Detroit, where the Lions gear up for Minnesota and everyone’s wondering if this is the statement game they’ve been waiting for.
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Without John in the studio, the boys take a rare moment to breathe—and immediately start roasting him. Alex, Mike, and Zach ease into the episode with talk of Minnesota road trips, toll road conspiracies, and the eternal debate between day freaks and night freaks before diving headfirst into Michigan’s encouraging win and the Lions’ dominant defensive performance.
Michigan’s second-half surge and Bryce’s growing confidence fuel optimism ahead of Hate Week, while Detroit’s “Next Man Up” mentality keeps the Dan Campbell dream alive. It’s football talk, but with the proper balance of chaos, tenderness, and just a touch of ball torture.
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The guys open with the only way you can after a weekend like that — grief. Michigan football’s offensive handcuffs and defensive breakdowns lead to a spirited debate about coaching, quarterback development, and who’s really calling the plays. Then the Lions somehow one-up that misery with a referee horror show in Kansas City, leaving everyone questioning whether the NFL even pretends to hide its bias anymore.
Amidst the rage, there’s plenty of laughter — from childhood nostalgia about Nickelodeon’s Double Dare to soap commercials gone gay. It’s equal parts sports therapy and comedy chaos as Alex, John, and Zach try to make sense of another brutal Michigan weekend.
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The boys kick things off with a moment of silence for Zack Martina—then immediately ruin it. From there, it’s full-on chaos as Alex, John, and Mike break down Michigan’s frustrating win over Wisconsin, highlighted by Bryce’s rocket arm and receivers with butter for gloves. Heated debates over bad routes, worse spots, and imaginary magnets for football gloves lead into a breakdown of the Lions’ big win over the Bengals.
Detroit’s defense keeps breaking quarterbacks, Jack Campbell keeps looking like an All-Pro, and Kelvin Shepard might actually demand scalps. Expect wild tangents about chili on noodles, pizza-temperature White Claws, and how Bo Jackson ruined Tecmo Bowl for everyone.
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Like the Maize & Blue, Alex & Mike were on a bye so John & Zach cook. Bottom line, Sun God is elite, Goff’s pocket twitch is art, Fraley/Fipp earned flowers, Kalif goes kaboom, Cincy still smells like a 40-burger along with petty love letters to our absent cohosts.
This week’s Parking Lot Salad splits into two halves. First up, Alex and Mike dive deep into Michigan Football, breaking down the Wolverines’ win over Nebraska. Bryce Underwood looks the part at QB, but a shaky receiving corps has fans nervous. The run game and defense are rolling, yet the passing game remains Michigan’s big question mark.
Then John and Zach take over with the Lions’ huge victory against the Ravens. Detroit’s defense put Lamar Jackson under siege with seven sacks—six in the second half—while Montgomery and Gibbs balanced the offense. From trick plays to trench battles, the guys break down how the Lions pulled off one of their most impressive wins in years.
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Season 2 is officially here—and it kicks off the only way it could: with mic spikes, dad rage, and a concussion story that would make Rocky tap out. The gang reunites after a year to talk Michigan’s dismantling of Central, Lions' beatdown of the Bears, and how Aidan Hutchinson moves like a goddamn gazelle. Plus: Mike’s conflict of interest at the Big House, Zach’s hatred of mosquitoes, Alex’s indoor summer, and John’s traumatic tailgate tale. Also, a lot of hot takes (some spicy, some corn-related), and an uncomfortable amount of Biff Poggi talk.
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The Lions are rolling, and so is the Parking Lot Salad crew! This week, the boys bask in Detroit's big win over the Vikings, gush over Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery, and Jameson Williams, and dare to believe in the Lions' playoff chances against the Commanders. Could Jaden Daniels ruin their vibe? Not if Aaron Glenn has anything to say about it (before he inevitably becomes the Jets’ head coach).
Speaking of departures, the gang speculates on Ben Johnson’s future—does Tom Brady have his hooks in him? Plus, coach trades, Vikings gossip, and Austin Ekeler’s TikTok-famous wife.
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With Mike and Zach MIA once again (what are they doing, starting a reality show?), John and Alex kick things off by diving into Michigan’s activity in the transfer portal, highlighting new additions, departures, and what it all means for next season.
John and Alex also revel in the Detroit Lions’ decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings. Jahmyr Gibbs put on a clinic with four touchdowns, and David Montgomery is set to make his return just in time for the playoffs.
They speculate on the futures of Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson, pondering where they might land as head coaches and how they’ll fare in those roles. Will Glenn’s defensive passion translate to a full team, and can Johnson’s offensive brilliance carry him beyond Detroit?
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In this episode of Parking Lot Salad, John and Alex dive into the wild world of Michigan football and the Detroit Lions’ knockout NFL season.
Starting off with Michigan, the guys unpack the Wolverines’ 8-5 season and their impressive win over Alabama in the bowl game. They dig into the quarterback scene—how Davis Warren and Alex Orji did this year, and they throw around some theories on why Jadyn Davis didn’t get any snaps even after Warren’s injury. They also give a shout-out to Wink Martindale for turning the defense from so-so to spectacular as the season went on.
Switching gears to the NFL, John and Alex can’t stop raving about the Lions’ record-breaking season. They break down Jared Goff’s standout performance under the genius play-calling of Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson, and how Jameson Williams is making a name for himself as a top receiver. Despite a slew of injuries, the Lions pulled off a major win against the 49ers, and the guys are buzzing about the upcoming Vikings game. They chat about what getting some key players back like Alex Anzalone and Carleton Davis could mean for the Lions as they eye that first-round playoff bye.
As always, the conversation is packed with deep dives and plenty of laughs, making sense of what all these ups and downs could mean for the future of both teams.
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In this episode of Parking Lot Salad, our hosts tackle the biggest stories in college football and the NFL without following a strict timeline—because sometimes there’s just too much going on!
They kick things off by dissecting the NCAA transfer portal chaos, where over 6,000 players are looking to switch schools. Michigan Football is right in the thick of it, adding talented transfers like Justice Haynes from Alabama and gearing up for a bowl game showdown with the Crimson Tide. With the departures of Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, the Wolverines’ defense will face a tough test.
Then it’s over to the Detroit Lions, fresh off a decisive victory over the Chicago Bears and prepping for a showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. Dan Campbell’s squad is bolstered by Jared Goff’s connection with Amon-Ra St. Brown. The hosts also speculate on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson—could he be lured away by the Chicago Bears and their electrifying quarterback, Caleb Williams?
Throughout the episode, the hosts drop shoutouts to the team’s emerging talent, from the unstoppable offensive line anchored by Frank Ragnow to linebacker Jack Campbell on defense. They also share opinions on the coaching staff, praising Dan Campbell’s leadership and Aaron Glenn’s potential as a future head coach.
Grab a seat for this wide-ranging chat about Wolverines football, the ever-entertaining Lions, and all the sideline drama that comes with them.
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