Fans all over the world have been following the Detroit Lions as they make history. That includes viewers from the UK, including Matthew Turner and Anthony Fitzpatrick.

The two fans, along with five other UK-based co-hosts, produce Roar of the Lions UK, a podcast featuring seven Detroit Lions fans from the UK. They joined Stateside to share how they became fans of American football, and their thoughts on the team's historic season.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

• Matthew Turner, co-host of the Roar of the Lions UK podcast

• Anthony Fitzpatrick, co-host of the Roar of the Lions UK podcast

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Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

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