John Maakaron

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies.

John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports.

In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet.

Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland

Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

John Maakaron

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Detroit Lions Fans Conflicted Team Drafted Two Cornerbacks

Lions Select Ennis Rakestraw with Pick No. 61

Terrion Arnold Asked to Work on JUGS Machine with Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown: I've 'Never' Seen That Many People in My Life

What Detroit Lions Are Getting in CB Terrion Arnold

'He Loses Focus': Bill Belichick Critiques Terrion Arnold

'We're Going to Be Best Friends': Arnold Discusses Top 30 Visit

Lions Fans 'Ecstatic' Terrion Arnold Drafted

Lions Trade Up to No. 24, Select CB Terrion Arnold

Lions Fans React to Bears Selecting Rome Odunze, Express Concern

St. Brown Did Not Want to Be Drafted by Lions, Now Grateful

Joel Klatt: Cooper DeJean 'Looks Really Good' for Detroit Lions

'This Place Will Go Crazy': Erik Kramer Breaks Down Lions Success

Lions Trade Up for Jared Verse in Final Peter Schrager Mock

Why OL Zach Frazier 'Screams Dan Campbell Type Player'

NFL World Praises Lions for Massive Contract Extensions

What Top Prospects Are Saying Ahead of NFL Draft

Jared Goff Now Has Softer Stance on Detroit Media

Instant Impact Players Detroit Lions Could Target in 2024 Draft

New Lions Uniform Ranks Low in USA Today Poll

Lions Fans Should Chant 'Jared Goff' After Caleb Williams Drafted

Detroit Lions Release New Jersey Number Changes

Detroit Lions Recorded Massive Sales of New Uniform

All Lions: Why Detroit Could Trade with Cardinals or Commanders

How Lions Brad Holmes Became One of Best General Managers in NFL

'It's Safe': Why Jameson Williams Is Not Changing Jersey Number

Why Lions Landed Kool-Aid McKinstry in FanNation Mock Draft

'We're a New Team': Lions' Black Uniforms Are Not Cursed

'Nothing Can Stop J-Kerb': Lions Safety Out Until Training Camp

Detroit Lions Reveal Uniform, Sheila Hamp Declares Bold 2024 Goal

Detroit Lions Fans React Favorably to New Uniforms

Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes Were 'Lone Wolves' on One 2023 Pick

Will Lions New Uniform Meet Expectations?

Sneak Peek: Lions Release New Uniform Teaser

'It Takes More': Brock Wright Reveals Lions 2024 Motto

'We're Good': Goff Not Concerned St. Brown Missed Workout

Mike Valenti: New Lions Uniform Must Be 'Timeless'

What WR DeVonta Smith's Extension Means for Amon-Ra St. Brown

Why Duke DT Would Make Brad Holmes 'Pound the Table'

Lions Build 'Elite' Safety Duo in ESPN Latest Mock Draft

All Lions: Penei Sewell Dominated Top EDGE Rushers in 2023

Roundtable: Developmental Prospects Who Could Help Lions' Defense

AI-Generated Detroit Lions Videos Going Viral

All Lions: Analyst Links Top EDGE to Lions at No. 29

Ridiculously Low Number of Prospects Accepted Detroit Invitation

NFC North Roundtable: Lions' Draft Buzz

Jared Goff: 'You Have to Be Able to Talk S**t to DB's'

Lions Target Wide Receiver, EDGE in Mel Kiper's Latest Mock Draft

Terrion Arnold Visits Lions, Calls Jameson Williams 'Money Man'

Darius Robinson Attends Lions Local Pro Day Workout

Former Buccaneers Player Rips Lions CB Carlton Davis

Why Detroit Lions No Longer Need to Draft a Kicker

Texas Defensive Tackle Likely Has Fallen Off Lions Draft Board

Podcast: Draft Expectations, Players Lions Can Expect to Step Up

Three Positions Lions Should Avoid in First Round of 2024 NFL Draft

Why Lions Have Best Running Back, Offensive Line Units in NFL

Look: Lions Penei Sewell Tosses First Pitch at Tigers Opening Day

Brock Wright Lions Contract Details Explored

Kool-Aid McKinstry Has Top 30 Pre-Draft Visit with Lions

Detroit Lions Meet with Cornerback at Syracuse Pro Day

Why 2025 Super Bowl Must Feature Detroit Lions against Houston Texans

Lions Penei Sewell Will Toss First Pitch at Tigers Opening Day

Ceedy Duce: Lions Fans Quick to Turn

Lions Booked One-Way Ticket to Ensure DJ Reader Signed Deal

Everybody Is Saying Sheila Hamp Should Buy Lowly Pistons

NFC North Roundtable: How Free Agency Impacts Lions' Draft Plans

Rumor: Toxic Lions Fans Bothered Josh Reynolds

Lions Fans Share New Uniform Wishes

Burning Question: Can Jordan Love Lead Packers Over Lions in NFC North?

With Contract Details Revealed, Lions Did Not Value Josh Reynolds

Detroit Lions 2024 Offseason Workout Dates

Early Detroit Lions 2024 Win Total Odds Revealed

Why CB Xavien Howard Solves Detroit Lions Problems

Detroit Lions Re-Sign Nate Sudfeld

Lions Reportedly Made 'Below-Market' Contract Offer to Josh Reynolds

Calvin Johnson: Jameson Williams Can Be 'X-Factor' for Lions

'There's Always Risk': Brad Holmes Reacts to Growing Injury Narrative

Brad Holmes: Detroit Lions Had 'Best' Free Agency in GM Tenure