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Raider Nation Podcast - Las Vegas Raiders News and Opinion with Raider Greg

636 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 238 ratings

We are the longest running Raiders podcast in history. First show May 20, 2005. All Raider talk, dedicated to all Raider Nation. Get involved and share your opinion by calling our "Boneline" and recording your message to be aired on the show. Phone 1-77-55-RAIDER to get on our next show! Stay on top of what is happening with your Raiders and the NFL. Hosted by Raider Greg. UNCENSORED and UNAPOLOGETIC. Listen to us NOW!

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09/26/13 - Show #386: "Broncos Postgame - Redskins Pregame"

September 26, 2013 18:20 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Broncos Postgame Review" Raider Greg reviews the Raiders game in Denver on Monday Night. We hear a little of Coach Allen's post game press conference. Segment #2: "Redskins Pre-Game Thoughts" Pregame thoughts on the upcoming game in Oakland vs the Washington Redskins. Segment #3: "Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics - 2013 AL Western Division Champions!" Raider Greg gives a brief congrats to the Oakland A's. World Series bound? We hope! Go A's! Segment #4: "T...

09/20/13 - Show #385: "Jaguars@Raiders Postgame - Raiders@Broncos Pregame"

September 26, 2013 18:08 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Jaguars @ Raiders Postgame Review" The Raiders beat the Jaguars 19-9 in their 2013 home opener, but many Raiders fans actually felt better the previous week after losing to the Colts. Did the Raiders get too conservative with a lead vs Jacksonville, or was it good coaching and clock management that we saw? Raider Greg gives his opinion, plus we hear from Dennis Allen's Monday press conference as well as Greg Papa and Bill Romanowski via the Raiders flagship station 95....

09/10/13 - Show #384: "Raiders And Pryor Shock The NFL In Indianapolis Season Opener"

September 11, 2013 05:45 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Colts Postgame Review - Pryor Impresses" The Raiders lost their season opener, but left the Raider Nation feeling good about their future with Terrelle Pryor. Raider Greg gives his thoughts and breakdown of the game, and we hear analysis from immediately after the game from Bill Romanawski, Lorenzo Neal, and Henry Woford. We also hear from Coach Allen's post game press conference as well as Terrelle Pryor's thoughts. Segment #2: "Jacksonville Jaguars @ Oakla...

09/04/13 - Show #383: "Terrelle Pryor Starting Raiders Season Opener vs Colts"

September 05, 2013 05:15 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Terrelle Pryor Starting QB in Season Opener at Colts" Was it Matt Flynn's tendonitis that gave Pryor the start in the season opener, or would he have won the starting job anyway. Raider Nation is excited about Pryor starting, and Raider Greg gives you his feelings. Segment #2: "The Hot Seat" We haven't even played our first game of the season, and the pundits have Dennis Allen in the hot seat. What does he need to accomplish in order to be coaching the Raiders in 201...

08/28/13 - Show #382: "Bears Postgame - Seahawks Pregame"

August 29, 2013 02:31 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders roster cutdown to 75" We review some of the cuts that Coach Dennis Allen made to get down to 75 players. Segment #2: "Bears @ Raiders Postgame Recap" We go over the loss in Oakland to the Bears. Segment #3: "Raiders @ Seahawks Preview" The Raiders play the Seahawks tomorrow night in Seattle. Terrelle Pryor will be the starting QB. Tyler Wilson and others who have seen little or no playing time in the preseason will get action. Segment #4: "The Boneline" Vo...

08/22/13 - Show #381: "Raiders Break Camp - Saints Postgame/Bears Pregame"

August 22, 2013 22:56 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Ray Guy Finally Going Into the Hall of Fame?" The Pro Football Hall of Fame's senior committee named Ray Guy and former Atlanta Falcons DE Claude Humphrey as its two finalists for the 2014 class. They automatically join the pool of 15 modern day players and will face a vote on the day before Super Bowl XLVIII next February. Seven of the last eight senior nominees have been elected to the Hall, so Ray Guy's chances of finally getting in are excellent. All of the Raider ...

08/14/13 - Show #380: "Raiders Beat Cowboys in 2013 Preseason Debut - Saints Up Next"

August 15, 2013 01:39 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Injury Report" Injuries are beginning to have a factor in the Raiders 2013 season already. Just after we recorded this podcast, it was announced that Jarod Veldheer has a torn triceps and will require surgery that will cause him to miss at least half of the season most likely. That and other injuries are starting the "next man up" motto. Segment #2: "Cowboys at Raiders Postgame Review" The Raiders defeated the Cowboys 19 to 17 last Friday. Terrelle Pryor impr...

08/06/13 - Show #379: "Raiders Training Camp Report/Dallas Preseason Preview"

August 06, 2013 08:06 - 1 hour - 80 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Training Camp Report" Raider Greg visited Raiders training camp again on Sunday August 4th, and had the opportunity to interview QB Tyler Wilson as well as punter Marquette King. You can hear the audio from those interviews here, and you can see the video of those interviews on our YouTube video here: http://youtu.be/D9AmW_IZZ7I and on our website www.raidernationpodcast.com Greg also viewed practice on Sunday and fills you in on his impressions of the team at...

08/01/13 - Show #378: "Oakland Raiders 2013 Training Camp Report - Week One"

August 01, 2013 17:58 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raider Greg visits Raiders Training Camp - Week One" We visited Raiders training camp on Sunday July 28th and Monday July 29th. You can watch the video we shot there Sunday on YouTube. Go to our home page www.raidernationpodcast.com and it is the video in the top right corner. In this podcast Raider Greg breaks down what he saw from the quarterbacks, the tight ends, the defensive backs, and the coaching staff. We hear camp interviews done by the Raiders flagship radio ...

07/17/13 - Show #377: "A New Raiders Stadium In Oakland?"

July 19, 2013 03:16 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders looking into a new 56,500 seat stadium in Oakland" The Raiders and the City of Oakland are studying the feasibility of building a new stadium on the current site in Oakland that would have 56,500 seats. The Raiders say they could contribute $300 Million towards the estimated $800 Million project. If the NFL gave them a $200 Million loan as they did for the 49ers, this would leave $300 Million. They estimate $100 Million could be gathered via personal seat licen...

06/18/13 - Show #376: "Oakland Raiders Mandatory MiniCamp 2013"

July 17, 2013 16:59 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Oakland Raiders Mandatory MiniCamp 2013" We attended the Raiders mandatory mini-camp held on June 11, 12, and 13 in Alameda. Raider Greg gives you a recap of what we saw. We also hear a Charles Woodson interview originally aired on the Raiders flagship station 95.7 "The Game" during the "Wheelhouse" show with Greg Papa and John Lund. We also included audio of Coach Allen's end of minicamp media session from Raiders.com. You can see our video footage taken from all thre...

05/30/13 - Show #375: "Welcome Back Charles Woodson"

May 31, 2013 04:51 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raider Nation Welcomes Back Charles Woodson" Charles Woodson showed up at Raiders headquarters to a cheering throng of Raider fans. He admitted that it would have been pretty hard to leave without a contract signed after a welcome like that. Raider Greg goes over the details, plus the story of ESPNs Trey Wingo and how he turned Raider Nation against him. We play an audio clip from an interview with Mr. Wingo on the Raiders flagship station 95.7 "The Game". Segment #2:...

05/14/13 - Show #374: "Oakland Raiders Rookie Mini-Camp 2013"

May 15, 2013 02:44 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders CEO Amy Trask Resigns After 25 Years" As we left Raiders rookie mini-camp last Saturday, we saw Amy Trask walking out of the front door of Raiders headquarters to her car. We called out, "hi Amy!" and waved. She waved back. Little did we know that it may have been her last time leaving that building. We heard on the radio about 3 minutes later that she had just resigned. Knowing all the Amy had done for the Raiders organization and how much she had meant to us ...

05/04/13 - Show #373: "Oakland Raiders Post-Draft Recap"

May 06, 2013 07:26 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "News Updates" A quick mention of Raiders former Asst. Coach Randy Hansen's conviction on assault and battery charges. Raider Greg is wondering who started that altercation at Raiders' headquarters that led to Hansen's fractured jaw. We know who ended the altercation. Segment #2: "Close Encounters of the Raider Kind" Raider Greg suggests a topic for our "Boneline" voicemail callers. Call in and tell your story of a "close encounter" with a Raiders player or former pla...

04/23/13 - Show #372: "Raider Greg's 2013 Pre-Draft Special"

April 23, 2013 16:06 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "News Updates" A quick mention of Rolando McClain being arrested, AGAIN. This time as a Baltimore Raven, but maybe not for long! Segment #2: "Raiders begin Voluntary Player Workouts" The Raiders began "phase one" of the offseason player schedule. Voluntary workouts at the Raiders Alameda facility, and team meetings in the classrooms. We hear the media sessions with Stefan Wisniewski and Jacoby Ford, then Raider Greg gives his input on the new Raiders. Segment #3: "No...

04/12/13 - Show #371: "Reggie McKenzie's Matrix: Oakland Raiders Reloaded"

April 12, 2013 20:11 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Just FLYNN Baby!" Carson Palmer is out (traded to Arizona) and Matt Flynn is in (acquired by trade from the Seattle Seahawks). The Seahawks will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and a conditional pick in the 2015 draft. This leaves a big question mark on Terrelle Pryor. The Raiders say there will be an open competition, but they are still bringing other QBs in to Alameda for tryouts, so what is their thinking about Pryor? We hear some of Matt Flynn's in...

03/24/13 - Show #370: "BURN IT TO THE GROUND! - Raiders' 2013 Makeover"

March 24, 2013 05:37 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Tuck THIS!" NFL owners approved all six of the rule changes proposed by the Competition Committee, including the elimination of the "tuck rule". The rule that never should have been, which stopped the Raiders from advancing to the AFC Championship game on January 19, 2002. Raider nation is a little upset that the NFL defended the rule for so long, and now is finally eliminating it. We relive that painful event one more time, and Raider Greg gives his take. Segment #2...

03/08/13 - Show #369: "The Eve of NFL Free Agency 2013"

March 09, 2013 07:49 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders News Tidbits" Raider Greg covers a few tidbits of Raiders news. What are the Raiders' plans? Will we gain any free agents, or just lose them? What will Reggie McKenzie do in the draft? Raider Greg goes on a rant. Segment #2: "Raiders Free Agent Fragility" The Raiders have quite a few free agents. We haven't heard of much in the re-signing area, other than the restructuring of Mike Brisiel's contract. Nnamdi Asumugha is a free agent. Will the Raiders make a mo...

02/20/13 - Show #368: "New Raiders Asst. Coaches Meet With the Media - and other Raiders News"

February 21, 2013 05:10 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "King Goodell?" It was recently reported that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made $29.5 Million in 2011. Raider Greg gives his opinion on this story. Segment #2: "New Raiders Coaching Staff Meets The Media" The new Raiders assistant coaches met with the media at Raiders headquarters recently. There are videos of the meetings on Raiders.com and we added some of the audio to this show. Questions and answers with new Raiders Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson, O-Line Coach...

01/23/13 - Show #367: "Raiders Coaching Search and Lots More Off-Season News"

January 23, 2013 23:21 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Superbowl XXXVII is News Ten Years Later?" Tim Brown has been giving out his opinion that Bill Callahan, Raiders head coach for their 2003 Superbowl XXXVII appearance, actually "sabotaged" the game for the Raiders - to let his "friend" and Superbowl opponent Jon Gruden win the game for the Tampa Bay Bucs. Raider Greg gives him feelings on the story, plus we hear from several Raiders players from that team on radio 95.7 "The Game". Segment #2: "Manti Te'o Story" The b...

01/02/13 - Show #366: "Raiders 2012 Season Recap - Chargers Postgame - Raiders Moving Forward FAST"

January 02, 2013 16:16 - 1 hour - 82 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Oakland Raiders Moving Forward - Fast" A look ahead to the 2013 off-season and hopes for the Raiders' future. Segment #2: "Raiders @ Chargers recap" We recap the Raiders season finale in San Diego, a 24-21 loss that highlighted promise from quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Segment #3: "Our Toll-Free Boneline Voicemail Segment" This week's callers: 01. Raider Todd from Fresno 02. Raider Rob from Maryland 03. Pennsylvania Raider 04. Raider Mike from Tampa Florida 05....

12/29/12 - Show #365: "Panthers Postgame/Chargers Pregame"

December 29, 2012 07:32 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Panthers Postgame" We recap the 17-6 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Segment #2: "Raiders @ Chargers Preview" We look ahead to this Sunday's game in San Diego against the Chargers. The Bad Boyz of BBQ tailgate out of Oakland is heading to San Diego for this game. If you plan to be there make sure you rendezvous with them in the RV section of Qualcomm, and catch the Saturday night Raiders party at Christy's also. Segment #3: "Our Toll-Free Boneline Voicemail...

12/22/12 - Show #364: "Chiefs Postgame/Panthers Pregame"

December 22, 2012 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Kansas City Chiefs at Raiders Postgame" We look back at the 15-0 five field goal victory the Raiders had over the Chiefs last Sunday. Segment #2: "Raiders Off-season Preview" What will the Raiders do this coming off-season? Will Dennis Allen remain the head coach? Will we still have our same offensive and defensive coordinator? How about the position coaches. Who will we get in the draft? Free agents? Raider Greg discusses some possibilities. Segment #3: "Raiders at...

12/15/12 - Show #363: "Chiefs Pregame/Broncos Postgame"

December 15, 2012 09:54 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Happy Holidays Raider Nation" Raider Greg and the Raider Nation Podcast staff (Randy) wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season, and wishes for a promising 2013 season for the Raiders. Segment #2: "Broncos @ Raiders Postgame Review" Raider Greg reviews the Broncos win over the Raiders in Oakland, because he "has to". Segment #3: "Chiefs @ Raiders Pregame" We preview the Raiders home finale against the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday (tomorrow!) Sorry for th...

12/05/12 - Show #362: "Rumors Running Wild - Are the Raiders in talks to bring back Jon Gruden?"

December 06, 2012 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Condolences to Dennis Allen and family" Dennis Allen was informed on Monday that his 66 year old father and ex-NFL player had suffered cardiac arrest and was in intensive care. Coach Gruden flew to his bedside, but his father did not regain consciousness. He was taken off of life support yesterday. Raider Nation is saddened, and we send out heartfelt condolences. Segment #2: "W.W.A.D.D." What would Al Davis do? If Al Davis was still running the Raiders in 2012, what ...

11/27/12 - Show #361: "Raiders @ Bengals Postgame - Browns @ Raiders Pregame"

November 27, 2012 21:39 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Bengals Postgame" Part postgame recap, part rant. After four losses in a row and a 3-8 record, Raider Nation is angry, frustrated, and wondering about our future. We also hear from Matt Millen, Vic Tafur, and Rich Gannon from radio segments on 95.7 "The Game". Segment #2: "Browns @ Raiders Pregame" A look ahead to this weekend's game in Oakland with the Cleveland Browns. We also hear an audio clip of Greg Papa I recorded while driving in my car, using my ce...

11/21/12 - Show #360: "Saints @ Raiders Postgame - Raiders @ Bengals Pregame"

November 22, 2012 05:01 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Trouble In The NFL - Attendance down in the stadiums" We do a little segment on the NFL's concerns about decreased attendance. TV viewership of NFL games is up. Greg gives you some of the stats. Segment #2: "Saints @ Raiders Postgame" The Saints complete the trifecta of three losses in a row for the Raiders, this one by the score of 38-17 Saints. The only real bright spots were the running of Marcel Reece, some of the passing of Carson Palmer, and that's about it. Ra...

11/15/12 - Show #359: "Raiders @ Ravens Postgame - Saints @ Raiders Pregame"

November 16, 2012 06:43 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Ravens Postgame" 55-20 Ravens. An all-time Record for points scored for the Ravens. A tie for the all-time record for points given up by the Raiders. An ugly game as you all know. Raider greg gives the recap and his thoughts. We also hear a little from Dennis Allen's Monday press conference. We also hear some of Dennis Allen's telephone segment on 95.7 "The Game" radio. Also part of another 95.7 segment with Greg Papa, Bill Romanowski and Rod Woodson, where t...

11/09/12 - Show #358: "Raiders @ Ravens Pregame - Buccaneers @ Raiders Postgame"

November 09, 2012 20:05 - 1 hour - 64 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Buccaneers @ Raiders Postgame" The Raiders fell behind by 18 points late in the game, but put together an exciting finish. They scored two touchdowns plus a two point conversion while keeping the Bucs from scoring, to pull within 3 points. They then forced a punt to set themselves up for a final drive to either tie or win in the final minute. But an interception ended the comeback attempt and turned to Coliseum from earsplitting excitement, into a mumbling crowd of dis...

11/01/12 - Show #357: "Chiefs Postgame - Bucs Pregame"

November 01, 2012 23:37 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Chiefs Postgame" The Raiders forced turnovers and won the battle in the trenches to dominate the Chiefs by a score of 26-16. Raider Nation came strong in KC as usual, and by the late 4th quarter the stadium was almost all Silver and Black. Segment #2: "AFC West Midseason Review" Raider Greg looks back at what the pundits were predicting for each AFC West team before the season began, and compares that with the actual performance of each team. Denver appears...

10/27/12 - Show #356: "Jaguars Postgame - Chiefs Pregame"

October 28, 2012 02:20 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Jaguars @ Raiders Postgame" The tale of two halves. The Raiders found themselves down at halftime, but came out in the second half and tied it up at the end of regulation. They sent the game into overtime and won by a Janikowski field goal. Raider Greg admits that he ALMOST left the Coliseum early, but we both stuck it out and we were glad we did. Many other fans missed a great comeback. Segment #2: "Raiders @ Chiefs Pregame" The Raiders travel to Kansas City and try...

10/20/12 - Show #355: "Falcons Postgame - Jaguars Pregame"

October 20, 2012 07:14 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Falcons Postgame - Raider Nation Invades Atlanta" This was our Raider Nation Podcast away game of the year. We traveled to Atlanta, along with many Raiders booster clubs from across the nation. Raider Greg gives you the lowdown on the pre-game parties hosted by the Atlanta Raiders Booster Club as well as the exciting story of the game itself. The Raiders lost 23-20, but it was a game that left hope for the Raiders' future. Segment #2: "Jaguars @ Raiders Preg...

10/10/12 - Show #354: "A Tribute To Al Davis - One Year After His Passing"

October 10, 2012 21:03 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MB

TOPIC: A Tribute To Al Davis - One Year After His Passing" Al Davis did so much for football and the Raiders, he will never be forgotten. October 8th was the one year anniversary of his passing, and Raider Greg does a short tribute in his memory. Now on to Atlanta! You can call in to the Boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Prefe...

10/07/12 - Show #353: "Broncos Postgame - Falcons Pregame"

October 07, 2012 07:30 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Broncos Postgame" We recap the depressing 37-6 loss to the Broncos in Denver. As Coach Allen said, the Broncos beat us in every phase of the game. Segment #2: "What's Going On In Oakland" Raider Nation had high hopes going into this season with the new coaching staff and general manager. So far the season has been disappointing, and Raider Greg give his opinion on the first quarter of the season. How does this season compare with last season so far? Segment #3: "ATL...

09/28/12 - Show #352: "Steelers Postgame - Broncos Pregame"

September 28, 2012 17:35 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders News Updates" Raider Greg updates us on the latest personnel transactions, injuries, and more. Segment #2: "The NFL Referees Lockout Is Over" The NFL settled its labor dispute with the referees, and they will resume working tonight on the Thursday night game. Raider Greg gives you the details of the settlement. Segment #3: "Steelers @ Raiders Postgame Review" The Raiders defeated the Steelers in an exciting 34-31 battle that was decided on a last second fie...

09/20/12 - Show #351: "Dolphins Postgame - Steelers Pregame"

September 21, 2012 06:52 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders @ Dolphins Postgame" The Raiders went into halftime vs the Dolphin leading the game 10-7, but ended up losing 35-13. Raider Greg gives you all the unfortunate details. Segment #2: "Expectations and Realizations" What did we expect from the 2012 Raiders and how is it turning out so far? The state of the Raiders going into game 3 of the season. Segment #3: "Raiders insider Bill Romanowski on 95.7 The Game" Bill Romanowski gives his opinions on the Raiders/Dol...

09/14/12 - Show #350: "Chargers Postgame - Dolphins Pregame"

September 14, 2012 22:06 - 1 hour

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders vs Chargers Postgame" The Raiders lost to the Chargers in the Monday Night Football home opener by a score of 22-14, due in large part to special teams miscues. Raider Greg gives you the full (explicit) rant. We'll also hear some of Coach Allen's press conference the day after the loss. Segment #2: "Raiders at Miami Dolphins Pregame" Game two of the season and it's being called a "must win" game already. We'll do a pre game breakdown, and hear Bill Romanowski...

09/06/12 - Show #349: "Raiders vs Chargers Preview - Season Opener"

September 07, 2012 05:29 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Changes in Oakland" We go over the latest roster adjustments, players released, and players acquired. Raider Greg gives his feelings on the changes going on under the new regime in Oakland. Segment #2: "Raiders vs Chargers Preview - Season Opener - Monday Night Football" The Raiders open the season this week on Monday Night Football, with Chris Berman calling the game. Raider Greg breaks down the matchup. Segment #3: "Our Boneline Voicemail Segment" This week's cal...

08/30/12 - Show #348: "Raiders Beat Lions - Preseason 2012"

August 31, 2012 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Detroit Lions @ Oakland Raiders Postgame Review" The Raiders won their first preseason game of 2012 against the Detroit Lions last Sunday. The whole team (except maybe special teams) showed great improvement over their first two preseason games. Terelle Pryor played a great second half. Raider Greg gives the breakdown. Segment #2: "Addition by Subtraction" The Raiders made a few cuts, plus a few acquisitions. We go over the details. Segment #3: "NFL Officials offici...

08/19/12 - Show #347: "Oakland Raiders Preseason Half-Way Point"

August 20, 2012 06:05 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "NFL Substitute Officials - How is it going?" Half way through the NFL Pre-season, we check on the substitute ref situation and see how it is going. Segment #2: "Dallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders Postgame Review" We were there at the Oakland Coliseum for the 3-0 loss to the Cowboys last Monday night. Raider Greg recaps the game. Segment #3: "Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals Postgame Review" The Raiders scored a lot more points in this one that in the Dallas game...

08/12/12 - Show #346: "Raiders Prepare For Dallas Cowboys On Monday Night Football"

August 14, 2012 03:59 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Latest News and Announcements" We have 6 spots left on our Raider Nation Podcast Fantasy Football League. If you would like to play, sign up in our forum. Go to www.raidernationpodcast.com, click on the forum link in the upper right corner, register, then go to the Fantasy Football thread in the forum for all the info on signing up. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson (formerly Ocho Cinco) was arrested on domestic battery chargers. Late breaking news as this pod...

08/07/12 - Show #345: "Raider Greg Visits Raiders Napa Training Camp"

August 07, 2012 07:24 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "NFL Referee's Contract Situation Update" We briefly cover the latest news on the referee's contract status. Will we have "scab" referees? Segment #2: "Raider Greg Visits Raiders Napa Training Camp 2012" We visited Raiders training camp and Raider Greg interviewed Raiders Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp, Defensive Coordinator Jason Tarver, and Rookie Linebacker Miles Burris. We hear the audio from those interviews. You can see the interviews in full HD video on our w...

07/18/12 - Show #344: "Raiders 2012 Training Camp Competition", and more

July 19, 2012 05:58 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Announcements of Upcoming Events" • Raider Nation Celebration - August 12 from 1 to 4 at the O.co Coliseum in Lot B • Wedding announcement: Gorilla Rilla (Mark Acasio) and his fiancé Marilyn Segment #2: "Tyvon Branch signs a 4-year deal" Tyvon Branch was designated as the Raiders franchise player, but this week they signed him to a long-term contract which should free up some cap space for next year. Segment #3: "Lack of Raiders News brings out the Worst Articles" ...

07/05/12 - Show #343: Happy 4th of July, New NFL Blackout Policy, and more

July 06, 2012 01:39 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "New NFL Blackout Policy" The NFL announced a new local blackout policy this week, allowing a team to set it's own percentage of a sellout at which a game will be allowed televised locally. If a team does opt to lower the required sellout percentage below 100%, it must be no lower than 85%. Plus, to discourage teams from just setting it at 85% all the time, they will be required to share more of the revenue for any tickets sold after exceeding their required percentage. ...

06/12/12 - Show #342: Raiders Start Mandatory Mini-Camp

June 12, 2012 06:37 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "NFL Refs Refuse to Sign Contract" The NFL Referees refuse to sign the contract offer from the NFL. Will they strike? They say they've never talked about striking. The NFL has said the refs are replaceable. Will we have scab refs in 2012? Segment #2: "New 49ers Stadium - Seat prices - What about a Raiders stadium?" The "Personal Seat License" and ticket prices were released for the still to be built new 49ers stadium in Santa Clara. You can see the prices at this webs...

05/25/12 - Show #341: The 2012 Raiders - Our Most Promising Team in a Long Time

May 25, 2012 08:07 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "A Look At Coach Dennis Allen" Raider Greg likes what he sees and hears from Coach Allen and tells you why. Segment #2: "2012 Raiders Receiving Corps - Better than Brown/Rice?" Raider Greg's predict - our wide receiving corps this year could be better than the tandem of Tim Brown and Jerry Rice. Segment #3: "Warriors move to SF - What happened to Coliseum City?" Does the Warriors moving to San Francisco put an end to Oakland Mayor Quan's vision of Coliseum City? We'...

05/13/12 - Show #340: Raiders Rookie Mini-Camp Report

May 14, 2012 00:55 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Plaxico, Plexico, what the heck-sico?" Plaxico Burris told Rich Gannon on Sirius Radio that he would definitely consider playing for the Raiders, among a few other teams. Raider Greg doesn't believe that Dennis Allen or Reggie McKenzie would be interested in either Burris or Terrell Owens, and Raider Greg doesn't think it would be a good idea either. Segment #2: "Raiders Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents…and look at 30 "Try-Outs" Raider Greg goes over all 13 of the undra...

05/01/12 - Show #339: Raiders 2012 Post-Draft Review

May 02, 2012 00:16 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders 2012 Draft Picks" The Raiders first pick in the 2012 draft was a compensatory pick at the end of the third round. Going into this draft, we were only slated to have five picks, but Reggie McKenzie got us an extra pick in the 7th round by making a late hour trade. Raider Greg will review our six new members of the Oakland Raiders. We also hear from Raiders Coach Dennis Allen by way of an interview he did on 95.7 The Game's "Wheelhouse" with co-hosts John Lund an...

04/07/12 - Show #338: Raiders' 2012 Offseason Team Activities Begin

April 11, 2012 18:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Our team - like it or not" We talk about what the positives AND the negatives are in this Raiders offseason, and how things are shaping up. This is our first offseason without Al Davis in charge, and things are very different. Raiders OTA's, "organized team activities" began last Monday with the Raiders strength and conditioning program. Coaches are not allowed on the field with the players, with the exception of the strength and conditioning coaches. We hear from Denn...

03/21/12 - Show #337: Peyton Place

March 21, 2012 18:44 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Peyton Place" The Peyton Manning saga went on and on until he finally announced he was signing with Denver on Monday. What does this mean for the Raiders and the rest of the AFC West? The Broncos have $30 Million in cap space, enough to offer Manning a $95 Million contract over 5 years, and enough left over to sign a supporting cast of free agents and draft picks. Raider Greg says the Raider Nation is definitely not scared of Denver or Manning, and we welcome the chall...