Raiders Lose 10th Straight: Should Vegas Try to Win Another?
The Raiders lost again, this time on Monday Night Football. Will coach Antonio Pierce return next season? How about "Just Tank, Baby?" Agree or disagree?
Dec 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 171
The Raiders in Paradise Podcast
Luke Straub of USA Today's Raiders Wire and Superfan "Raider Larry" Marbley cover the NFL in Paradise AKA Las Vegas, the home of the RAIDERS!
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Raiders Lose 6th Straight: Will Antonio Pierce Return in 2025?
Luke and Larry discuss the state of the Raiders after yet another loss, this time in Miami. Will coach Pierce return next season? Plus, new OC Scott Turner makes an impact, Brock Bowers the superstar, Maxx Crosby's motivation, and more.
Nov 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 170
Raiders Lose 4th Straight; Is Antonio Pierce's Job on the Line?
The Raiders lost a close game to the Chiefs in Vegas, the team's fourth straight defeat. Is Antonio Pierce coaching for his job?
Oct 30, 2024•37 min•Ep. 169
Davante Adams Wants Out of Las Vegas; Raiders Lose Laugher in Denver
Luke and Larry talk about the avalanche of bad news since the Raiders beat the Browns, starting with Davante Adams' trade request. Can coach Antonio Pierce dig Las Vegas out of this mess?
Oct 09, 2024•35 min•Ep. 168
Raiders Routed by Panthers: "Business Decisions"
Luke and Larry discuss the Raiders embarrassing blowout loss to the Panthers and coach Pierce's "business decision" postgame comment. Is this season lost already? Or are there reasons for optimism?
Sep 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 167
Raiders Fade Week 1 vs. Chargers; Can Luke Getsy Fix the Offense?
Luke and Larry talk about the Raiders 22-10 loss to the Chargers in Week 1. Plus: who's more to blame for offensive woes, Luke Getsy or Gardner Minshew?
Sep 12, 2024•32 min•Ep. 166
Raiders Defense Dominates Training Camp; Kermit Mahomes Please GTFOH
Luke and Larry talk about the first day of Raiders training camp in full gear. The defense is dominating. Is that good or bad? And we don't like Kermit "Muppet" Mahomes at practice, but maybe not for the reason you think.
Jul 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 165
Raiders Offseason: Can Raiders Defense Become an All-Time, Elite Group?
The Raiders have a legit QB battle on their hands, along with a defense primed to become on of the NFL's best. How far can Maxx Crosby and Co. carry this Vegas squad if called upon? Plus: Brock Bowers; O'Connell v Minshew.
Jul 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 164
Raiders Offseason Recap and NFL Draft Thoughts
Luke and Larry talk about the Raiders offseason to date -- coach Antonio Pierce, GM Tom Telesco, the Kliff Kingsbury whiff, free agency, QB situation, and more. PLUS we talk about whether the Raiders should draft a QB and more NFL Draft thoughts.
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 163
Raiders Beat Broncos to Finish 8-9: Great Win; Antonio Pierce or Jim Harbaugh; Roster Primer
The Raiders ended the season strong with a fun win against the Broncos. Will Antonio Pierce lead the Raiders this offseason, or will Mark Davis look elsewhere? Plus, GM talk, Aidan O'Connell, and Raider Larry says the Raiders are "close."
Jan 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 162
Raiders Lose to Mediocre Colts, Eliminated from AFC Playoff Race
The Raiders lost to the Colts, and while that's no surprise due to a rough season, Luke and Larry hated what they saw in Indy. Is coach Antonio Pierce still the man for the job?
Jan 04, 2024•48 min•Ep. 161
Raiders Whoop Chiefs on Christmas with Ill-intent and Violence led by Antonio Pierce
The Raiders looked more physically dominant than they have in years and made the Chiefs look softer than ever in a Christmas Day win. Coach Pierce likely earned the job, but is his emotional coaching style sustainable?
Dec 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 160
Raiders' 63 points vs. Chargers Gives Antonio Pierce Edge in Mark Davis' Coach Search
The Raiders scored a team record 63 points in a big win vs. the Chargers on national TV. Mark Davis already said he wants AP to get the head coach job, so is it now his to lose?
Dec 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 159
Raiders Shut Out at Home vs. Vikings; Good Vibes in Vegas Are Gone
The Raiders were supposed to be done sinking to new lows. But even under coach Antonio Pierce, this franchise and roster has major issues.
Dec 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 158
Raiders Blow Lead vs. Chiefs; Did Antonio Pierce Blow His Chance to Become Head Coach?
For the second straight week, the Raiders had a 1st place team on the ropes and couldn't finish. Did Antonio Pierce blow his shot to become head coach? Plus, Aidan O'Connell, Marcus Peters cut, Maxx Crosby's knee, and more.
Nov 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 157
Raiders Miss Chance to Upset Dolphins; Are We Encouraged or Discouraged?
The Raiders had a golden opportunity to upset the Dolphins and bolster their playoff chances but fell short. How we feeling? We do a temperature check on coach Antonio Pierce and his choice at quarterback, Aidan O'Connell, plus much more.
Nov 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 156
Raiders 'Just Win' vs. Jets as Team Adopts Antonio Pierce's Persona
It wasn't pretty, but the Raiders won their second game in as many tries with coach Antonio Pierce at the helm. Could AP lead Vegas to a win against the Dolphins or even the Chiefs down the stretch?
Nov 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 155
The Raider Way Rises, Raiders and Antonio Pierce Demolish Giants
The Raiders lost their way, but they've seemingly found it with coach Antonio Pierce and defensive superstar Maxx Crosby. Do the Raiders have what it takes to keep the good times rolling?
Nov 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 154
Coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler Fired! Where Do Raiders Go From Here?
Raiders owner Mark Davis had seen enough after Vegas' latest loss and cleaned house. Was it the right decision?
Nov 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 153
All Hell Breaks Loose in Raider Nation After Josh McDaniels, Raiders Lose 30-12 vs. Bears
The Raiders lost in embarrassing fashion to a shorthanded Bears team, and now many Raiders fans want Josh McDaniels fired. Will he make it through his second season in Vegas?
Oct 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 152
Raiders Beat Patriots: Offense Still has Issues, Defense Saves the Day Yet Again
The Raiders beat another team they were supposed to beat. But can they get their offense rolling? And will the defense remain as solid as it's been thus far?
Oct 18, 2023•29 min•Ep. 151
Raiders Beat Packers in Prime Time, but Issues Still Remain for Coach McDaniels
The Raiders had a big win on Monday night to snap a three game losing streak, but their offense still has issues, as they haven't scored more than 20 points in a game this season.
Oct 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 150
Raiders Lose to Steelers: Does Josh McDaniels' FG Decision Land Him on Hot Seat?
The Raiders lost their home opener on national TV, 23-18 to the Steelers. If that wasn't bad enough, coach Josh McDaniels opted for a FG down eight points with just over 2 minutes remaining. Does this loss put him on the hot seat?
Sep 25, 2023•16 min•Ep. 149
Raiders Trounced in Buffalo; Is Josh McDaniels and His Roster Up to the Task?
Luke and Larry's worst fears came true in the Raiders' 38-10 loss to the Bills. Las Vegas was dominated in the trenches and on defense. Can coach Josh McDaniels win his home opener and prove his roster is good enough, and that he's the man for the job?
Sep 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 148
Raiders Beat Broncos, are No. 1 in AFC West; Can the Raiders Keep Winning?
The Jimmy Garoppolo era in Las Vegas started with a win. Larry even praises coach McDaniels. But how can the Raiders keep winning? More touches for Davante Adams and more help for Maxx Crosby top The RIPP's list.
Sep 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 147
Raiders' Best-Case Scenario for 2023; Derek Carr Keeps Talking; Is Davante Adams Tradable?
We present an optimistic look at the Raiders upcoming season and react to headlines about Derek Carr and Raiders WR Davante Adams
Jul 04, 2023•24 min•Ep. 146
Raiders Draft, Davante Adams Doesn't See 'Eye to Eye' with Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler
Luke and Larry talk about the good and bad from the Raiders' 2023 draft haul. Plus, Davante Adams says he doesn't see "eye to eye" with McZiegler. How can the Raiders possibly become a winner this season?
May 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 145
Raiders Free Agency and Darren Waller Trade
Luke and Larry are back to talk about the state of the Raiders after the initial wave of free agency. Plus, the Darren Waller trade. Is Las Vegas better off without the prolific tight end?
Mar 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 144
Raiders Scuffling as Other Franchises Thrive in NFL Playoffs
Maxx Crosby wishes he was in the NFL Playoffs, and we can relate -- especially as a record number of 1st year coaches thrive. Can Josh McDaniels and Co. get it together? Twitter: @raiderparadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub Listen wherever podcasts are found!
Jan 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 143
Raiders Season Wrap-Up: Loss vs. Chiefs a Fitting End to Awful '22 Campaign
The Raiders were humiliated by the Chiefs to end their season. What went wrong this year? And can McZiegler turn it around? Twitter @raiderparadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub
Jan 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 142
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