Raider Nation Videocast - Oakland Raiders

Episode #47 - Chargers @ Raiders 2009 - Monday Night Football Filmed on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The excitement of the first Raiders game of the 2009 season. The home opener vs. the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football. You see the excitement and great food of our tailgate party, which is hosted by "Tailgaters Barbecue Party......the Bad Boys of Barbecue", led by Kingsford Kirk. Raider Greg chats with several fans of the Raider Nation Podcast and Raider Nation Videocast. Darren and his wife Wendy, who traveled all the way from Utah for the game. Also Tom and Suzie from Orlando, Florida who traveled across the country to Oakland for the game. Mike Posadas, aka "The Cougar", fills in for Raider Greg on a couple of interviews. Mike speaks with two up and coming independent film makers from PITCH BLACK PICTURES. Executive Producer Trace Roberts and Production Manager Joe Michaud tell us about their current full length film project, which will be filmed in Martinez, California, entitled "Kristen Black". Check out their website, which has details on the story at http://www.pitchblackpictures.com "The Cougar" then speaks with another Raider fan named Sunshine, who flew all the way from the "Sunshine State" of Florida to see her first Raiders game. Last but not least, Raider Greg chats with Oscar aka "RaiderWilde", who traveled all the way from Brisbane Australia to see his favorite team, The Oakland Raiders. Oscar is staying in town long enough to also attend the second home game of the season against the Broncos. Look for him in the video for that game.

EPISODE #46 Raider Greg speaks with Ricky Ricardo, owner of the famous Ricky's Sports Theater in San Leandro California (right next to Oakland). Ricky’s is one of the best places to party the night before a home game, or any other time. Known far and wide as THE Raiders fan hangout, and is even frequented by Raiders players and ex-players. Oakland Raiders great John Vella has his Raiders memorabilia store adjoining Ricky’s. In this video episode, Raider Greg and Ricky discuss Raiders players who have not yet made the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and which of those they think are most deserving of being inducted. The topic of special teams players, and kickers in particular came up. Ray Guy has been nominated several times, but never makes it to the final cut. Greg and Ricky talk about how Ray Guy affected games he played in with field position and they make a strong case that he should be inducted into the hall.

The Raider Nation Podcast/Videocast crew (Greg and Randy) traveled to Kansas City for our annual Raiders away game of 2009. The Chiefs fans were very gracious hosts and Raider Nation was well represented at the game, as you can see in this video. Raider Greg was lucky enough to get an interview with Raiders legend RB Pete Banaszak. As Pete tells us in the video, he played 13 years for the Raiders (the only team he ever played for). During his 13 seasons the Raiders went to the playoffs 10 times, including 2 Superbowl victories. Others tailgating with us were Gorilla Rilla, Hulk Hogan Raider, The Million Dollar Raider, Rhinestone Raider, Hillbilly Raider, Juan Jorge, Nebraska Raider, Raider Jake from Iowa, and many more. We also got a few words from some Chiefs fans.

At all Raiders home games you can find Kingsford Kirk and his crew putting on one of the best tailgate parties in the NFL. As a matter of fact, they won the first annual “Supergate” tailgating competition in 2008, held at the Superbowl annually. Raider Nation Videocast’s Raider Greg and his partner Randy tailgate with Kirk and crew, and break out the video camera to interview fans and capture the pregame tailgating atmosphere. I’m getting hungry just watching this video. Can’t wait for the 2009 season!

Recorded prior to the Patriots game in Oakland on 12/14/08, Raider Greg chats with fans of both teams at our tailgate party. Guests include: • Two Patriots fans who came to the game with Raiders fan Juan Jorge • Raider Mike from Chico, Ca. who is a fixture at our tailgate parties • Peggy Holmes from the D.C. Metro Raiders Booster Club, in Oakland for her first home game in 15 years • Greg’s partner from the firehouse, 49ers fan Mike Posadas aka “The Cougar” • We also catch a glimpse of “RaiderWilde”, straight from the outback of Australia

Crusader Raider Keith Smith makes his annual crusade to Oakland from London, along with fellow Raiders diehard Big Dave Chapman. Daves brother Richard could not make the trip due to illness, but we send out our well-wishes to him. While in Oakland, Keith and Dave attended the Billetnikoff Foundation Celebrity Crab-Fest, the Panthers game in Oakland, and on his way back to London Keith stopped in Miami to watch the Raiders away game there. In this video we also see Raider Nation Podcast forum regular "Raider Mike", as well as Raider Greg's wife "Charmaniac". Raider Greg chats with Adam from the UK, who sold his apartment in London, left his job and girlfriend, so that he could attend 36 NFL games in 17 weeks. See his story at www.adamsfootballtrip.com.

Raider Nation takes over Bourbon Street in New Orleans on the Saturday eve of the game against the Saints. Unfortunately the game did not turn out well for the Raiders, but the fans did their job. Raider Nation was out in force to support their team. Raider Greg gets an interview with nationally syndicated radio host J.T. “The Brick”. He hosted a charity party this night at the Famous Door on Bourbon Street, and the proceeds went to a deserving local family. Ex-Raider great John Vella speaks to the crowd. We see Gorilla Rilla, Saints fans, and more.

Taped at our Raider Nation Podcast tailgate at the Raiders home stadium in Oakland. Monday Night Football home opener on Sept. 8, 2008. Guests include “Tommy the New York Raider” (with friend Tommy the Jets fan), “Colorado Chris”, “The Legend Killer”, Junior from San Jose, Juan Jorge, Damien from Roseville, Steve from Vegas, “Raider Rico” from Grass Valley, “Charmaniac”, “Raider Mike”, Dave Casper, Craig Green, “SeanDogg”, and more.

Raider Greg talks to a few fans who come by our tailgate prior to the Cardinals game on Saturday August 23, 2008. Juan Jorge gives his opinion on the 2008 Raiders, and Señor Raiderman gives his opinion as well...along with several other fans.

We start our 2008 Raiders preseason in style! We were the invited guests of David Casper, who sang the National Anthem this day, Friday August 8th, at the Raiders/49ers game in Oakland. We rode to the Coliseum in style....picked up in an official Oakland Raiders limousine. We watched the game from a luxury box, shared with the great Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica. The second part of our video was recorded two days later at the Raider Nation Celebration, where the fans were invited to watch an official training camp practice at the Coliseum.

The Commitment to Excellence Award dinner was held on Friday March 7, 2008 at the Oakland Hyatt. The award recipient for the 2007 season was Justin Fargas. We see Justin as he accepts the award and shows his appreciation. Raider Greg interviews Raider players Thomas Howard and Jarrod Cooper. We hear from Raiders fan Juan Jorge, who attended his first CTE dinner. He tells us who he met and shares his experience.

Raider Greg tailgates with Señor Raider and Raider Milt. Milt tells us about how he is the Raiders secret weapon. He has a few choice messages for visiting players and fans. Greg also chats with Bobby, who traveled all the way from Baltimore for his first Raiders game.

Raider Greg tailgates before the Colts game with the Rose family (Rosemary, Curtis, and Richard) from Oklahoma, who traveled to Oakland for the game. Rosemary surprised Greg and Randy with a gift of two silver and black scarves that she knitted herself.

Postgame comments after the Raiders 34-20 win over the Broncos in Oakland. Several Raiders and Broncos fans came by our tailgate and shared their thoughts. The Moorehead brothers plus a Raiders fan (Wayne) from Colorado are featured. Also a lady Raiders fan from LA plus RNP regular Juan Jorge.

Broncos at Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. The featured guests at our tailgate were Colorado Chris and his wife Rima, who traveled from Dillon Colorado for the game. Two guys who chance upon our videocast traveled from Ontario Canada...one a Raiders fan and one a Broncos fan. We speak with podcast regulars Raider Frank, Robert Moorehead, and Juan Jorge. Greg’s firefigher buddy John tells stories of when he used to sneak into the Raider games over 30 years ago. He is accompanied Dennis, another firefighter.