Parking Lot Salad

Parking Lot Salad
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A Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverine Football fan podcast. We'll be funnier than we are informative. Hosted by Mike Cronin, Zach Martina, John Mahar and Alex Bozinovic.

  1. Lions Draft Picks & Michigan Football: Plug-and-Play Optimism

    Apr 29

    Lions Draft Picks & Michigan Football: Plug-and-Play Optimism

    Alex and John run it back as a two-man crew and get deep into a surprisingly satisfying Detroit Lions draft. No flashy headlines, just a lot of “this might actually work” picks. They break down the offensive line upgrades, argue over the Derrick Moore move, and talk themselves into a defense that could be scary if it stays healthy. They also hit Michigan football, the Whittingham era, and what a young but more disciplined Wolverines team might actually look like this season. Somewhere in there: NIL “mercenaries,” rival fanbases losing their minds, and the eternal Detroit sports tradition of cautious optimism battling blind hope. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    53 min
  2. Season 2.1 | Episode 1 | Spring is in the Air

    Apr 22 ·  Bonus

    Season 2.1 | Episode 1 | Spring is in the Air

    Editor Note: Hi, Alex here, the sound on this one is trash because I mapped Mike's microphone wrong. So I had to make the whole thing sound like we recorded it on an iPhone to make him loud enough to hear. That was my bad. We'll have another episode next week for the NFL draft. That one will be better. The crew digs into Michigan Wolverines spring-game takeaways: Bryce’s meh afternoon, Jordan Marshall’s work-horse flashes, and why a deceptively deep D-line could still bail everyone out. Then it’s Detroit draft season, as the guys debate which right-tackle prospect best slots opposite Penei Sewell, why Brad Holmes probably stays boring (and that’s good), and how the Detroit Lions can avoid another injury-plagued year. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    59 min
  3. Ready For A New Day

    Jan 7

    Ready For A New Day

    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. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuan_Alex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    52 min
  4. I Just Want Everyone to Stay Healthy

    12/31/2025

    I Just Want Everyone to Stay Healthy

    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. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    52 min
  5. The Brainsmiths

    12/24/2025

    The Brainsmiths

    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. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    46 min
  6. That is Still a Blade, Guys

    12/17/2025

    That is Still a Blade, Guys

    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. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    1h 5m
  7. He's Our Sin Eater Now

    12/10/2025

    He's Our Sin Eater Now

    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. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    1h 3m
  8. Above 9000

    12/03/2025

    Above 9000

    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. Follow the hosts here:John Mahar: https://www.instagram.com/_grandjuanAlex Bozinovic: https://linktr.ee/alexbozinovicMike Cronin: https://www.instagram.com/bonesnake3Zach Martina: https://linktr.ee/ZachMartina

    1h 11m
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A Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverine Football fan podcast. We'll be funnier than we are informative. Hosted by Mike Cronin, Zach Martina, John Mahar and Alex Bozinovic.

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  • Creator
    Parking Lot Salad
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Parking Lot Salad
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