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

TOPICS: Segment #1: Raider News and Events - Raider Nation Podcast travels to KC - Party at McFaddens Sports Bar - Tailgate party with the Raider World Order Segment #2: Chargers @ Raiders Season and Home Opener Postgame It was a loss, but the Raiders played a hard fought game, and narrowly lost by a score of 24-20. Raider Greg describes the crowd energy at the Coliseum in Richard Seymour's Raider debut. Segment #3: Raiders @ Chiefs Pregame Raider Nation Podcast will be in the house in Kansas City for this game. Raider Greg gives his pregame thoughts. Segment #4: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 55:14

TOPICS: Segment #1: Raiders News and events - Raider Nation Podcast travels to KC - Party at McFaddens Sports Bar - Tailgate party with the Raider World Order Segment #2: Mayhem for Merman Shawn Merman arrested on domestic violence charges (battery and kidnapping), accused of choking girlfriend Tila Tequila. Shawn joins the "Slap-A-Hoe" tribe! Segment #3: Richard Seymour Trade The Raiders trade with the Patriots for Richard Seymour. Seymour was blindsided with the news, and was not quick to accept this turn of events. The Raiders had to give up a first round draft pick. Segment #4: Chargers @ Raiders Preview - Monday Night Season Opener We preview this important season opener. Segment #5: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:18:30

TOPICS: Segment #1: Massacre at the Mecca "Beatdown at New Orleans", an article by Sean of RAIDERTAKE, is shared by Raider Greg. Segment #2: Saints @ Raiders postgame (Preseason Game 3) Last week Raider Greg said, "Let's not freak out over this loss to the 49ers". This week he says, "ok - NOW you can freak out!" Greg was at this game, and will share his feelings and observations. Segment #3: Raider Nation “Suicide Hot Line” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 57:10

TOPICS: Segment #1: Raider Nation Upcoming Events - Rally in the Valley is coming up in Fresno. Raiders legends will be there, including Cliff Branch. - Raider Fan Convention will be held at Ricky's in San Leandro - Raider Nation represented on an upcoming space shuttle mission. The Raiders flag will be in space! Segment #2: 49ers top Raiders 21-20 in Preseason Let's not freak out over this preseason loss. The 49ers ran the ball right through the Raiders run defense. It's a good thing the 49ers don't have much of a passing attack, or this loss would have been much worse. Segment #3: Javon Walker to the rescue? Javon Walker says he is back to save the Raiders defensive backfield. Raider Greg is skeptical. Segment #4: Will the Saints come marching through? Who dat? The Saints are coming to Oakland. They destroyed the Raiders last year in New Orleans. Let's hope we don't see more of the same in Oakland. Segment #5: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:10:20

TOPICS: Segment #1: BRETT FAVRE! BRETT FAVRE! In and out of retirement, Brett Favre is now a Minnesota Viking. He was waiting till the last moment to make a decision, missed most of training camp, and keeps everyone waiting while affecting the careers of others. Raider Greg for one is tired of it. Segment #2: Everybody loves the Raiders' DIRTY LAUNDRY The media loves the Raiders' dirty laundry. Any minuscule incident that the Raiders can be criticized for, the media is all over it. Segment #3: Lorenzo Neil is no longer an Oakland Raider The Raiders cut fullback Lorenzo Neal during training camp to make room for safety Rashad Baker. We wonder if we could have cut some lesser player instead. Segment #3: Chaz Schilens breaks his foot - out 6 to 8 weeks We became thinner at wide receiver when our #1 receiver Chaz Schilens fractured his 5th metatarsal while making a cut during a joint practice with the SF 49ers. He had surgery and is expected to be out for 6 to 8 weeks. The Raiders wide receiver corps has lost depth, especially with Louis Murphy suffering from a hip injury. Segment #4: Asshole of the Month: Art Spander Raider Greg didn't like Art's coverage of the Tom Cable/Randy Hanson broken jaw incident. Slander wrote it off as one more dysfunctional incident in the Raiders organization, and goes on to mention a long list of issues, and goes as far as making fun of Raiders fans. Here is a link to the article: http://www1.realclearsports.com/articles/2009/08/19/raiders_controversy_dont_ask_dont_tell_96455.html Segment #5: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:09:52

TOPICS: Segment #1: Vick is STILL a dick The Eagles sign Michael Vick Segment #2: Cowboys @ Raiders Postgame The Raiders start their preseason with a victory over the Cowboys 31-10 Segment #3: Michael Crabtree 49ers 1st Rd draft pick Michael Crabtree holds out for more money Segment #4: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 36:33

TOPICS: Segment #1: Welcome Back in Black Raider Greg reviews the latest signings, releases, rumors, and training camp news Segment #2: AFC West Meltdown We look at the outlook for all the teams in the AFC West in 2009 Segment #3: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:22:01

TOPICS: Segment #1: Stop the timidity Raider Greg reads an article from TheRaiderTake, that suggests we don't use a gradual approach with our new players. Let them start now. Segment #2: Article: Believe it or not, the Chiefs could win the AFC West Raider Greg says this article is some Bowshit. Segment #3: Samson Satele, our new center, is proud to be an Oakland Raider Segment #4: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:05:26

TOPICS: Segment #1: News items - Brandon Marshall has requested a trade from the Denver Broncos. - Michael Crabtree throws a temper tantrum in SF - The NFL experts are projecting the KC Chiefs to be the surprise contenders to win the AFC West in '09 Segment #2: Bonehead of the Week Award Raider Greg gives the Bonehead of the Week award to Raiders DB Keith Davis, for making the statement that he believes Jeff Garcia "is better prepared to get us that win" (than JaMarcus Russell) during an interview on Sirius Satellite Radio. Here is the complete transcript of the interview: http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2009/06/15/keith-davis-garcia-gives-us-best-chance-to-win/ Segment #3: Greg Ellis Greg Ellis, who played outside linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys, was acquired by the Raiders. He will move to defensive end and be used as a pass rusher. Raider Greg gives you all the details and his opinion on the acquisition. Segment #4: The Raiders are Gelin' The team is starting to gel, and Raider Greg thinks that the Raiders will surprise a lot of people this year and contend for the AFC West title in '09. Segment #5: The Boneline We hear from 9 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Rob (1st time caller) from Maryland Caller #2: Raider Tim in Oklahoma Caller #3: ObiWan Raider with his daughter "Princess Raider" Caller #4: Raider Chris in Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #5: Raider Jake in Iowa Caller #6: Virginia Raider Caller #7: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #8: Raider Mike Caller #9: Big Dave Chapman in the UK You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 39:05

SHOW #238 - "The OTAs are Under Way" TOPICS: Segment #1: Raiders News We briefly touch on a few of the latest news items including: "Shouts Out" to our listeners... QB Charlie Frye is now an Oakland Raider... Lane Kiffin saga continues... Raider Nation Celebration scheduled for 8/8/09 from 1-5pm in Oakland (details on Raiders.com)... Segment #2: "Chucky Pops Off" John Gruden gives his thoughts on JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders QB situation Segment #3: "Like Rats from a Sinking Ship" Raider Greg reads from a blog post made on cbssports.com by a Broncos fan. This fan thinks that the firing of Mike Shanahan and the hiring of Josh McDaniels will bring about the end of the "twelve year spin to nowhere", and is bringing "excitement and change" for Broncos fans. Then Greg reads some replies to this blog post, made by other Broncos fans who have a different opinion. Here is the blog entry: http://tdfortd.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/15413266/15413312 Segment #4: "The OTAs" Raider Greg gives an update on the OTAs as they have progressed so far, including some comments by Coach Cable. We hear about which players are impressing the most during these OTAs. Segment #5: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 7 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #2: Raider Maniac Caller #3: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #4: Raider Joe from Columbus, Ohio (via San Diego) Caller #5: Virginia Raider Caller #6: The "Surface Raider" Caller #7: Raider T.R. You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 54:03

SHOW #237 - "The Raiders 3-Headed Monster" TOPICS: Segment #1: Why Do The Convicts Always Come To Oakland? With Michael Vick being released from jail, what team is mentioned by the media as the most probable team he may play for? Segment #2: JaMarcus And His Bling JaMarcus Russell was spotted by the Paparazzi during a night of partying. Raider Greg gives his take on this issue. Segment #3: Cornholer Out, Gruden In (Monday Night Football Is Back) Tony Kornheiser is being replaced by John Gruden on Monday Night Football. Raider Greg gives his opinion on this move. Segment #4: Raiders Defensive Coordinator John Marshall There was a recent article on BleacherReport.com entitled "Who Is Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator John Marshall?". Raider Greg thought the article was interesting, and he passes on some of the information and gives his opinion on how he thinks Marshall may change the Raiders defense. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181634-who-is-raiders-defensive-coordinator-john-marshall Segment #5: The Three Headed Monster To Bust Out In '09 (Calico Jack) Raider Greg reads from Calico Jack's article, "3 Headed Monster". Calico Jack hosts the blog "Silver and Black Forever". http://silverandblackforever.blogspot.com/2009/05/3-headed-monster.html Segment #6: Welcome to the Raiders - DB Keith Davis and WR Will Franklin The Raiders acquired free agent defensive back Keith Davis, who was previously with the Dallas Cowboys, and wide receiver Will Franklin, claimed off waivers after being released by the Detroit Lions. Raider Greg welcomes them to the Raiders. Segment #7: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 14 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Obi-Wan Raider Caller #2: Jaime from Bakersfield Caller #3: Aztec Raider Caller #4: Jersey Raider Caller #5: KC Raider Caller #6: Draft Day Andy (first time caller) Caller #7: Raider Tom, the "Surface Raider", from Somerset in the U.K. Caller #8: Joe from Columbus Ohio via San Diego Caller #9: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #10: LA Raider Caller #11: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #12: Arkansan Raider Caller #13: Virginia Raider Caller #14: Young Raider You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 1:09:23

SHOW #236 - "Raiders Mini-Camp Update" TOPICS: Segment #1: "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" The Raiders sign FB Lorenzo Neal and RB Gary Russell. Raider Greg thinks these signings, in addition to our other offseason acquisitions, will lead to an improved Raiders team in 2009. Segment #2: Surprise! I'm Pregnant! (no, I had knee surgury) Javon Walker dropped a bomb on the Raiders and coach Tom Cable.....that he recently had surgery on his right knee......the same knee that he has had surgery on before. Greg takes a look at an article from InsideBayArea.com by Steve Corkran, and gives his thoughts on this issue. Segment #3: Mini-Camp Update Greg looks at an article by Cam Inman of the Contra Costa Times on the Raiders recent mini-camp, talks about what happened there, and gives his thoughts. Segment #4: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 13 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Obi-Wan Raider Caller #2: L.A. Raider Caller #3: Raider Dave from Washington Caller #4: Raider Tom, the "Surface Raider", from Somerset in the U.K. Caller #5: Raider Mike from Gainesville, Florida Caller #6: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #7: Western N.Y. Raider Caller #8: Virginia Raider Caller #9: Uptown Raider Caller #10: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #11: Raider Jeff from Orlando, Florida Caller #12: Raider Kendall from Kansas Caller #13: Raider Jake from Iowa You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 57:08

SHOW #235 - "NFL Post-Draft Show" TOPICS: Segment #1: "NFL Post-Draft Show" The reactions to the Raiders 2009 draft picks included much ridicule from the media. The reaction from Raider Nation ranged from anger to delight. Raider Greg will give you his thoughts on our draft, he will go over each player taken, then we will hear the opinions of Raider Nation directly on our Boneline segment. Segment #2: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 17 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Fan Until Death Caller #2: Juan Jorge Caller #3: Raider Boy Caller #4: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #5: Raider John from Livermore, CA Caller #6: Raider Mike from Gainesville, Florida Caller #7: Slow Raider Caller #8: The Arch Angel from Stone Mountain, Georgia Caller #9: Jersey Raider Caller #10: LouDog Raider Caller #11: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #12: Lil Raider from Eastside Oakland Caller #13: High School Raider Caller #14: Raider Johnnie Caller #15: Raider Santos Caller #16: Raider Jaime from Bakersfield Caller #17: C-Money! You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 58:08

SHOW #234 - "The NFL Draft...IT'S A CRAPSHOOT!" TOPICS: Segment #1: "THE NFL Draft...IT'S A CRAPSHOOT!" We all know that the NFL draft is pretty much a "crap shoot", just like the luck of the dice. No one knows how the players will actually pan out in the long run, but Raider Greg will go over some of the possibilities that the Raiders have for players that could help the team. Greg uses as a reference David White's blog from SFgate.com, where Mr. White analyzes the Raiders draft possibilities. See the article here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/raiders/indexn?blogid=11 Segment #2: "Raiders Beat Writer Jason Jones Is Leaving Football For The NBA" Jason Jones, one of our favorite Raiders beat writers for the Sacramento Bee, is in his last week of covering the Raiders. He is leaving football to cover the NBA and the Sacramento Kings for the Bee. We will miss his coverage of the Raiders. Greg goes over one of Jason's latest blogs on the Raiders entitled, "What About The Defensive Line?" You can read the original blog here: http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/raiders/archives/021673.html Segment #3: "RaiderTakes's Take On The Upcoming Raiders 2009 Season" One of our favorite blogs is The RaiderTake, and Greg reads part of the latest take and adds his own thoughts. You can see the complete blog here: http://raidertake.blogspot.com/2009/04/stickem-pickem-draft-challenge.html Segment #4: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 12 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Carlos from Petaluma, CA Caller #2: Nebraska Raider (1st time caller) Caller #3: Aztec Raider from Santa Rosa, CA Caller #4: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #5: Lil-Raider from East Oakland (1st time caller) Caller #6: Raider MD from Qatar, Middle East (1st time caller) Caller #7: Big Fred, Redneck Raider Fan from Tennessee (1st time caller) Caller #8: Raider Dave in Washington Caller #9: Virginia Raider Caller #10: Crusader Raider from London, England Caller #11: An Anonymous Chargers Fan...so we'll call him "Nutless, Boltless, Clueless, and definitely BLINGLESS in Ohio" Caller #12: Jeff from Orlando Florida You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 59:08

SHOW #233 - "The Raiders Sign Jeff Garcia" TOPICS: Segment #1: "What? A Competent Backup QB? Raiders Sign Jeff Garcia" Raider Greg thinks this is a good signing and he tells you why. Segment #2: "Slipped In The Back Door....We Got a Lineman!" Tackle Marcus Johnson is acquired from the Minnesota Vikings. Segment #3: "The Broncos Are ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH" The Broncos think they got the better part of the trade with the Chicago Bears. Raider Greg disagrees, and tells you why. He also comments on a recent statement that Broncos owner Pat Bowlen made to Broncos season ticket holders. Segment #4: "Just Say HELL NO to Plaxico....(AND Ocho Cinco)" We outline the recent history of Plaxico Burress and his run-ins with the law, and Raider Greg gives his opinion on whether or not the Raiders should sign him. Also a little mention of Chad Ocho Cinco. Segment #5: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 16 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: "Raider Wilde" from Australia Caller #2: "Raider Chris" from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #3: "Raider Maniac" from Central Illinios Caller #4: Raul Oliveros Caller #5: "Sean-Dogg" Caller #6: "Western NY Raider" Caller #7: The "No Name Raider" (forgot to give his name) Caller #8: "Raider Tim" from Oklahoma Caller #9: "Virginia Raider" Caller #10: "Raider Mike" from Gainesville, Florida Caller #11: "Colorado Chris" Caller #12: Juan Jorge Caller #13: "Raider Damien" from Placer County, California Caller #14: "YungRaider" from Houston, Texas Caller #15: "Raider Jake" from Iowa Caller #16: "Obi-Wan Raider" and son "Obi-Wan Raider Jr." You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under two minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 1:16:35