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Pick’em + Fantasy Zone
Tuesdays · 8 PM ET
NFL picks, fantasy talk and the crew’s latest takes.
SHOW TIMES & EPISODES ↗MCR takes the week.
10–5 WEEK 5 RECORD
Outright weekly winner. Season leader at 48–31.
SEE THE STANDINGS ↗What’s your biggest Lions concern right now?
Bring your take to the crew. Selected submissions may be featured after review.
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NEW · MIKEY B’S COLUMN + AUDIOWho’d Have Bet?Hear his introduction. First article coming soon.AROUND DETROIT · THROUGH A FAN’S EYES
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Sources, context and the WALN perspective.
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THE WALN REPLAY DESKMore football.
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PREGAME & POSTGAME
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Lions talk with the crew—and you. Previews before kickoff. Reactions right after the final whistle.
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TUESDAYS · 8 PM ET
Pick’em + Fantasy Zone
Weekly NFL predictions and fantasy football discussion, all in one Tuesday night show.
PICKS & FANTASY HQ ↗
FRIDAYS · 8 PM ET
The 10-Play Drive
WALN’s original football game show. Mystery players, a Blitz Round and a Final Drive.
ENTER GAME HEADQUARTERS ↗WALN Live · Pregame & postgame +
LIONS FOOTBALL. FAN VOICES. LIVE.
The Soulman and the WALN crew break down the matchups, injury impact and biggest Lions questions. Join the chat or follow the screening process to request a spot on the broadcast.
Pregame
The day before each Lions game at 8 PM Eastern. A look at the matchup and what the crew is watching for.
Postgame reaction
Immediately after the Lions game ends. Celebrate, debate, vent and share your reaction with fellow fans.
Contributors include The Soulman and the WALN crew, with MCR’s injury analysis, Statman’s statistical perspective and Triple M’s Opening Drive contributions.
HOW TO JOIN THE SHOW ↗NFL PICK’EM & FANTASY HEADQUARTERS ↗
NFL Pick’em & Fantasy Zone +
NFL Pick’em
The Soulman, Statman, P-Dubbs, MCR and Triple M make their weekly NFL predictions and talk through the matchups. Watch the picks, bring your own and join the debate.
Fantasy Zone
Fantasy football conversation alongside the Tuesday picks, including Triple M’s Fantasy Pulse contributions. Bring your roster questions and talk through the week with the crew.
Special shows · State of the Lions +
Special WALN broadcasts take a wider look at Detroit: where the team stands, the biggest questions and what comes next. The Soulman and crew lead the conversation. Dates and topics are announced on YouTube and Facebook.
NEW TO WALN · COLUMN + AUDIO
Who’d Have Bet?
Football’s strange, improbable and downright ridiculous moments—with former WALN host Mikey B. Meet the segment and hear his introduction. First article coming soon.
MEET MIKEY B’S NEW SEGMENT ↗MISSED THE SHOW?
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WATCH A REPLAY ↑AROUND EVERY LIONS GAME
Upcoming WALN Live shows
Pregame: 8 PM Eastern the day before. Postgame: immediately after the final whistle.
Home: vs. · Away: @ · Munich game: neutral site.
More scheduled matchups +
Based on the Lions schedule checked October 19, 2026. Game dates and times may change; schedule changes require an update here. Week 18 at Green Bay is awaiting its confirmed date.
THE WALN EPISODE LIBRARY
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Browse our podcast playlist using the player’s playlist menu. New shows added to this playlist on YouTube are available here automatically, in the same playlist order.
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STEP INTO THE FAN ZONE ↗Your voice belongs in the conversation.
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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MICS
Meet the crew.
Five voices. One official mascot.
One place to talk football.
FRIDAY NIGHT IS GAME NIGHTThe
The
10-Play Drive.
WALN’s original football game show. Put your football knowledge in the spotlight.
Explore Mystery Player, the Blitz Round and the Final Drive. Read the official game document for rules, eligibility, prize information and overtime details. You can also find its link inside the contestant application.
BE A CONTESTANT ↗01
Mystery Player
Identify the football name behind the clues.
02
Blitz Round
A change of pace with WALN’s football challenges.
03
Final Drive
Bring your knowledge to the field for the finish.
10-PLAY DRIVE · CREW WINS
Current standings
Confirmed October 18, 2026. Updated after results are supplied.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
In the winner’s circle.
Marco (Triple M)
Curt Steele
PAST CONTESTANTS
They took their shot.
Marco (Triple M)
Curt Steele
Dustin Clark
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BE A CONTESTANT ↗Official game information
- READ THE OFFICIAL RULES ↗OFFICIAL GAME DOCUMENT
- Eligibility & prize details SEE THE OFFICIAL RULES
- Previous winners MARCO (TRIPLE M) · CURT STEELE
Artwork is promotional. Confirm current prize terms and eligibility in the official rules before applying.
GROWING UP WITH LIONS NATION
Hutch’s journey.
Puppy days, big ears and plenty of adventures.
Watch our mascot grow.
15 pounds of puppy energy.
One temporary new uniform.
15 LB & GROWINGFIRST VET VISIT WENT WELLKONG ENTHUSIAST
WALN’s youngest crew member is making big moves. Hutch’s first vet appointment went well last week, and he’s now up to 15 pounds—with enough energy to keep The Soulman on his toes.
His current favorite? A Kong with a little peanut butter treat. Between playtime, car rides and couch naps, this mascot is finding plenty of ways to keep busy.
Next on the calendar: his neuter appointment on October 21, followed by a planned two weeks wearing a cone. Think of it as a temporary uniform change for the newest member of Lions Nation. We’ll share how he’s doing as his story continues.
MEET THE WALN CREW ↑THE PHOTO DIARY
Life with Hutch.
Eight little moments from our mascot’s world. Tap a photo to open it.
LIONS NATION HAS THE FLOOR
Featured fan take.
YOUR TAKE COULD BE FIRST
A spot for your voice.
Got a bold Lions prediction, a question for the crew or a take worth debating? Send it to the Fan Zone. We’ll feature a crew-selected fan submission right here.
No featured take yet. Submissions are reviewed before appearing publicly.
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CONCEPT PREVIEW · COMING SOONTHE WALN SHOP · COMING SOONWear your
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A first look at what WALN gear could become: podcast-logo tees and hoodies, made for Lions Nation.
These are concept mockups, not products available to purchase. Final designs, colors, availability and pricing will be announced when the shop is ready.
ABOUT WALN
Real people.
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Lions football.
We Are Lions Nation is a fan-driven podcast built around Detroit Lions football, honest opinions and the kind of conversations fans have every week.
Hosted by The Soulman and the WALN crew, our live shows cover the latest Lions news, injuries, roster moves, game previews, postgame reactions and the biggest questions surrounding the team. We also step beyond Detroit with weekly NFL predictions, fantasy football discussions and our original football game show, the 10-Play Drive.
WALN is more than a group of people talking behind microphones. Our viewers are part of the show. We bring live comments into the conversation, welcome fans onto the broadcast and give Lions supporters a place to celebrate, debate, vent and share their voices.
We aren’t reporters pretending to have every answer. We’re passionate football fans creating the kind of show we would want to watch—real people, real reactions and real Lions football conversation.
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