Ball Games And Beyond
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Hosted by Evan Groat, segment producer for Sportsnaut.com, Ball Games and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to sports junkies who prefer to take a deeper dive into prominent headlines and trending topics in the world of sports. Whether it's the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, or NCAA we have you covered. Weekly shows will incorporate interviews with expert guests including local and national writers, team reporters, and insiders who will bring their insights and opinions to the conversation. Take your passion for sports to the next level and tune in to Ball Games and Beyond!
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Episodes
Episode 58: USA Today's Levi Damien, Ngakoue Rumors, 53-man Projections
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHear our thoughts on a potential trade for Yannick Ngakoue, Evan's early 53 man roster projection (focus on WR, CB, OL), and our interview with Levi Damien of USA Today's Raiders Wire. Levi and Evan discuss what he has seen from Ruggs and Edwards at WR, and has Clelin Ferrell added weight/strength translated to the field, who makes the roster at CB and WR.
Episode 50: USA Today's Levi Damien, Ngakoue Rumors, 53-man Projections
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHear our thoughts on a potential trade for Yannick Ngakoue, Evan's early 53 man roster projection (focus on WR, CB, OL), and our interview with Levi Damien of USA Today's Raiders Wire. Levi and Evan discuss what he has seen from Ruggs and Edwards at WR, and has Clelin Ferrell added weight/strength translated to the field, who makes the roster at CB and WR.
Episode 57: Kirk Morrison, Scott Bair, Latest from Training Camp
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe defense theme across the SIlver and Black Today Media Group properties continues as Evan Groat talks about Paul Guenther's press conference, and Clelin Ferrell's comments on his rookie season. Former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison joins Evan to talk all things 2020 Raiders. We close the show with Scott Bair who reports on the latest from training camp in Henderson.
Episode 56: Maxx Crosby on COVID IR, Raiders Roster Moves, Derek Carr & Moestradamus
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIt's Friday which means another Just Pod Baby is ready for #Raider Nation. Host Evan Groat, and special co-host Moe Moton, talk about Thursday's news Maxx Crosby was put on the COVID IR list, talk roster moves with Hall/Lee, the future of Key and Hurst, and, of course, they talk about Derek Carr and his comments from his presser. PLUS: “Moestradamus” makes his predictions on key training positional battles.
Episode 55: Guest Co-Host Moe Moton, Raiders Back in Camp & News of the Week
July 31, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBEvan is back from vacation and he's got a special co-pilot: fellow Silver and Black Today teammate and NFL writer and columnist Moe Moton takes the second chair. Topics include...S&BT joins Raider Nation Radio 920-AM, schedule for training camp/elimination of preseason games, Groat's biggest storyline as camp begins: How quick can the rookies get up to speed and we discuss Moe’s latest column: Is Kolton Miller prime for a third-year leap.
Episode 54: Is it Possible Raiders Players Opt-Out of 2020 Season? Plus: Clowney in Silver & Black
July 10, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWe're back with the latest Las Vegas Raiders News and notes including asking the question: Could Raiders players choose to opt-out of the 2020 season? Plus: Will the remaining two preseason games be cancelled? Maxx Crosby is at it again helping raise money with a Radiothon to raise money for Intermountain Health Care Children’s Hospital and we'll talk about the tradition of Raiders helping in the community. We also talk Jadeveon Clowney and it could be a stroke of brilliance to sign the free...
Episode 53: Will Raider Nation Sign the COVID Waiver? Just How Good Can Raiders Defense Be in 2020?
July 03, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWould you sign a waiver to attend a Las Vegas Raiders game this season? We'll talk about the NFL making fans sign a liability waiver and Evan Groat gives you his thoughts. Plus: how good can this revamped Raiders defense be? We run down a position-by-position look and give you our thoughts. Sit back, relax, and get ready for the 4th of July talking Raiders football.
Episode 52: Beat Writer Vinny Bonsignore, Can Raiders Have a Top 5 Offense?
June 19, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIt might be over a month until the return of Las Vegas Raiders football, but host Evan Groat has plenty of silver and black news to talk about. On this episode he welcomes Las Vegas Review-Journal Raiders beat writer Vinny Bonsignore. Bonsignore, a long-time NFL writer and insider, talks about the latest on the Raiders offseason and what to expect come training camp. We also ask: can the Raiders offense be Top 5? TE Darren Waller said so this week. Also: we look at CB and WR battles to expec...
Episode 51: Moe Moton, NFL Camp News, Team Workouts
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBNews and notes from the week. Lynn Bowden, NFL announces no in-person mini camps. Guest Moe Moton joins us as we cover a variety of topics...Goodell’s statement, how Mike Mayock did with the 2020 draft, Moe’s latest column on why Josh Jacobs will not have a sophomore slump.
Episode 50: Raiders Will Hold Training Camp in Henderson, 5 Raiders Vets Who Need to Step Up
June 05, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe're back with our 50th episode and host Evan Groat talks about why the Las Vegas Raiders training camp moving from Alameda to Henderson might be a great one for the team. He also talks about five Raiders vets who need to step up there game in 2020.
Episode 49: Las Vegas Raiders Running Back Jalen Richard
May 29, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHe's survived two head coach, two general managers and now the team's relocation to Las Vegas. Raiders running back Jalen Richard joins host Evan Groat and Silver and Black Today's Scott Gulbransen for an in depth conversation about his longevity, changes to his role and what he loves about the team's offseason acquisitions.
Episode 48: Mick Akers on Allegiant Stadium Progress, Josh Schrock of NBS Sports Bay Area
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBAs Allegiant Stadium - the new $1.9 Billion home of the Las Vegas Raiders rapidly approaches completion - we talk to Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the current state of the stadium and the team's new headquarters in nearby Henderson, NV. Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Bay Area chimes in on the outlook for the Raiders in 2020.
Episode 47: Raiders CB Isaiah Johnson, 2020 Schedule, Roster Moves
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Las Vegas Raiders have spent much of the offseason building their defense but still have young developing players returning from 2019. One of those is cornerback Isaiah Johnson who talks with Evan about the team's additions and how he's working to the best player he can be. We also talk about the Raiders 2020 schedule, roster moves of the week and ask: when can NFL teams go back to in-person training.
Episode 46: Raiders OT Trent Brown, AFC West Check-in, and Derek Carr is Fired Up
May 08, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWe LITERALLY have a BIG show for you this week as Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown joins Evan Groat to discuss his first year with the team and looking ahead to 2020. Plus: we review the state of the AFC West and talk about Derek Carr's interview with Vic Tafur and why what he said bodes well for him and the Raiders in 2020.
Episode 45: Raiders Draft Pick Amik Robertson
April 30, 2020 07:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHe's being called the steal of the 2020 NFL Draft and he's our guest this week: Amik Robertson. The 4th round draft pick will break into the league with the Las Vegas Raiders and Evan Groat talks with him about how he's dealing with his big chance. Also, we give you NFL scheduling updates, ask if the Raiders found great value in the draft and did they address all of their roster needs?
Episode 44: Pre Draft Special with Moe Moton
April 23, 2020 02:49 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBTis the night before the 2020 NFL Draft and excitement is building to see who the Las Vegas Raiders will make their first-ever draft pick. Evan is joined by Silver and Black Today.com's Sr. NFL Columnist and Bleacher Report contributor Moe Moton for a full first round NFL mock draft and plenty of Raiders talk. The boys talk free agency and all sorts of possible draft possibilities for the Raiders
Episode 43: The Athletic's Tashan Reed and Raiders FB Alec Ingold
April 17, 2020 22:02 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWe're just days away from the 2020 NFL Draft and the eyes of Raider Nation are fixated on what Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden will do to bolster the rebuilding Las Vegas Raiders. We first talk about Mayock's press call this week and what, if any, hints he might have given about the team's draft direction. Evan then talks with The Athletic's new addition to the Raiders beat Tashan Reed. The show closes with an insightful interview with Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold as he talks to us from...
Episode 42: Josh Dubow of the Associated Press & Preview of Raiders Draft
April 10, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWill the Las Vegas Raiders go wide receiver and cornerback in the first round of the NFL Draft? Or will they continue to build the middle of their defense with a linebacker or defensive tackle? Host Evan Groat explores. Also: Associated Press writer Josh Dubow talks Raiders free agency signings, being in the middle of the Derek Carr debate and more.
Episode 42: Josh Dubow of the Associated Press & Preview of Raiders Draft
April 10, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWill the Las Vegas Raiders go wide receiver and cornerback in the first round of the NFL Draft? Or will they continue to build the middle of their defense with a linebacker or defensive tackle? Host Evan Groat explores. Also: Associated Press writer Josh Dubow talks Raiders free agency signings, being in the middle of the Derek Carr debate and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 41: Raiders Free Agency Recap & Raiders Beat Writer Vinny Bonsignore
March 31, 2020 19:06 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe Las Vegas Raiders were active participants in the early stage of NFL free agency signing some high-impact players, another quarterback, and some depth for the 2020 season. Evan breaks down the signings and what it means for the Raiders heading into the NFL Draft. Also: Las Vegas Review-Journal Raiders beat writer Vinny Bonsignore talks with us about the free agency activity and gives us his take on everything happening around the team right now.
Episode 40: Adam Hill from Las Vegas Review-Journal
March 30, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFree agency and the start of the new league year is just around the corner. The Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of holes to fill on the roster and the much needed cap space available to do so. In this episode Evan gives you his best fits and possible free agent options. Also: Las Vegas Review-Journal Raiders beat writer Adam Hill joins the show and discuss the new CBA, how the coronavirus pandemic could effect the start of the season, and where the Raiders biggest needs lie heading into free a...
Episode 39: Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle on NFL Combine Takeaways
March 29, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWith the completion of the NFL scouting combine, there will be plenty of shuffling of draft boards among GM's and scouts throughout the league. Prospects saw their stocks rise and fall, on this Episode, Evan is joined by Austin Gayle, associate director of content at Pro Football Focus to discuss his biggest combine winners and losers as well as some NFL draft talk.
Episode 38: NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler of The Athletic
March 28, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe top Senior's in the country gathered in Mobile, Alabama last weekend to give scouts and Gm's one final glimpse of what they can do once the pads come on. The Reese's Senior Bowl is recognized as the premiere all-star game in college football and this week's guest, Dane Brugler was there to take it all in. Brugler is an NFL draft analyst for The Athletic, tune in to hear his thoughts on what prospects helped themselves with a strong week in Mobile and who he believes the Raiders will draf...
Episode 38: NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler of The Athletic
March 28, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe top Senior's in the country gathered in Mobile, Alabama last weekend to give scouts and Gm's one final glimpse of what they can do once the pads come on. The Reese's Senior Bowl is recognized as the premiere all-star game in college football and this week's guest, Dane Brugler was there to take it all in. Brugler is an NFL draft analyst for The Athletic, tune in to hear his thoughts on what prospects helped themselves with a strong week in Mobile and who he believes the Raiders will draft...
Episode 37: Was the 2019 Season a Success for the Raiders?
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThe 2019 season is a wrap, the Raiders finished the year with a 7-9 record in what was the final season in Oakland. The Raiders flirted with the playoffs but in the end came up short. Evan gives you the good, the bad, and everything in between from the 2019 season and what is in store as the team makes the move to Las Vegas.
Episode 32: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby
March 25, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBFresh off his dominant four sack performance in week 11 versus the Bengals, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby joins Evan to discuss his performance against Cincinnati, the Raiders current success, and what life is like as an NFL player compared to college.