Host Luke Straub shares thoughts about the surprise firing of defensive line coach Brentson Buckner (5:50), Josh Jacobs' award winning campaign (15:59), and Maxx Crosby vs. Nick Bosa (21:22). Plus: The great Tom Flores was snubbed yet again by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Luke thinks he knows why (24:35). Twitter: @GoingDeepPod @lukejstraub. Podcast brought to you by @BigHeadsMedia bigheadsmedia.com.
Jan 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 27
The Raiders' 2019 season is over, but questions remain. Most notably: will coach Jon Gruden stick with quarterback Derek Carr? So far, the coach is noncommittal. Also: how did the Raiders loss to the Broncos symbolize the entire season? Richie Incognito is back. Is that a good move? A glimpse of the Las Vegas future, and more. Twitter: @GoingDeepPod @lukejstraub @raiderlarry @bigheadsmedia Going Deep is sponsored by Manscaped.
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
The Raiders' roller coaster season is on another upswing, led by Derek Carr's own rise in stock after a stellar performance. Additionally, the return of wide receiver Hunter Renfrow seemingly solidified the offense, the defense allowed just 19 rushing yards and running back DeAndre Washington filled in impressively for the injured Josh Jacobs. The Raiders are still alive for a playoff spot and momentum for Las Vegas is building again. Listen to host Luke Straub and Raider Larry Marbley talk abou...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 25
Raiders' radio color analyst Lincoln Kennedy talks with host Luke Straub about Jon Gruden, who Kennedy played for during the coach's first stint with the Raiders. Plus: Derek Carr, the transition from Oakland to Las Vegas, Josh Jacobs, and more. Follow Going Deep on Twitter @GoingDeepPod and follow Luke's Twitter account @lukejstraub. Podcast brought to you by Manscaped.
Dec 18, 2019•58 min•Ep. 24
In a loss that symbolized the Raiders' second tenure in Oakland, the club collapsed in the second half to lose a genuine heart breaker, ruining their last game in the Bay Area and prompting fans to boo QB Derek Carr and the entire franchise on their way out the door. Luke Straub from The Raiders Wire and Larry Marbley (@raiderlarry on Twitter) try and put the pieces back together and figure where the Raiders go from here. Episode brought to you by the Big Heads Media Podcast Network and Manscape...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
The Raiders lost their third-straight game in blowout fashion thanks to an inept defense and a stalled offense. Luke Straub from The Raiders Wire and Larry Marbley (raiderlarry on Twitter) talk it over. Should defensive coordinator Paul Guenther be fired? Why is the offense/Derek Carr so inconsistent? And coach Jon Gruden continues to make excuses. Has that negatively impacted the team's attitude? Going Deep - A Raiders Podcast is brought to you by Manscaped. Listen for a promo code and go to ma...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
The Raiders entered Arrowhead Stadium with a shot at first place, but their mistakes far outpaced their performance. Follow host Luke Straub on Twitter @lukejstraub and read his work on raiderswire.com. Follow Larry Marbley on Twitter @raiderlarry. Find the podcast @GoingDeepPod and bigheadsmedia.com.
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
The Raiders didn't show up for this game in New York, by their own account, and lost 34-3. Why did Oakland perform so poorly?
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 20
The Raiders pushed their record to 6-4, thanks to a great effort on defense led my Maxx Crosby's four sacks, just enough offense from Derek Carr and Josh Jacobs, and the rest of the rookie class. Follow Larry Marbley on Twitter @raiderlarry. Follow Luke Straub at @lukejstraub and read him on raiderswire.com. Follow Going Deep on Twitter @GoingDeepPod
Nov 18, 2019•49 min•Ep. 19
The Raiders quest to return to greatness is picking up steam after a 26-24 win over the Chargers to move to 5-4. Follow Larry Marbley on Twitter @raiderlarry. Follow host Luke Straub @lukejstraub and read him on raiderswire.com. Going Deep on Twitter @GoingDeepPod
Nov 10, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 18
The rebuilding Raiders won a nail-biter to move to 4-4 on the campaign, with QB Derek Carr leading the way and a rookie scoring on each of Oakland's four touchdowns.
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 17
The Raiders went toe-to-toe with their AFC foe, the Texans but fell short in a game Derek Carr said Oakland should have won.
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 16
The Raiders went into Green Bay riding high but left with plenty to work on in their quest to Return to Greatness.
Oct 20, 2019•38 min•Ep. 15
The Raiders outmuscle Khalil Mack and the Bears in London, forming their identity in the process, and coach Jon Gruden gets the big win Raiders fans have waited for.
Oct 07, 2019•57 min•Ep. 14
The Raiders 2-2 record has them feeling confident. But will the good times keep rolling in London against former Raiders All-Pro, Khalil Mack and the vaunted Bears defense?
Oct 03, 2019•36 min•Ep. 13
The Raiders led from start to finish against the Colts, and won 31-24. Host Luke Straub talks to his main man, Raider Larry Marbley about the win, which puts the team's record at 2-2 one quarter way through the season. Can this be a turning point for Derek Carr, Jon Gruden and the Raiders?
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
Going Deep welcomes special guest Bonta Hill from 95.7 The Game in San Francisco for his insight on the Raiders. What happened in Minnesota? And how do the Raiders turn their season around? Plus: Warren Cornelius from the Colts Corner podcast gives an Indianapolis perspective.
Sep 26, 2019•57 min•Ep. 11
Nothing went right for the Raiders against the Vikings, leaving the team with more questions than answers. The host of Going Deep, Luke Straub, talks with Raider Larry Marbley about exactly how bad it was, and what must be done to right the Raiders' ship.
Sep 23, 2019•51 min•Ep. 10
Managing editor of The Raiders Wire, Marcus Mosher, joins the podcast and says the Raiders are still on track for a productive season and also talks Josh Jacobs, Jalen Ramsey, and more. Plus: Robb Jeffries, who covers the Vikings for the Forum News Service, gives a Minnesota perspective on Sunday's game.
Sep 19, 2019•58 min•Ep. 9
The Raiders started Week 2 on fire, but communication failures led to a nightmare 2nd quarter against the Chiefs' offense and an inept comeback attempt.
Sep 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 8
Derek Carr didn't need ex-Raiders WR Antonio Brown to carve up the the Broncos on Monday Night Football and create the Raiders' new identity.
Sep 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 7
The Raiders' gamble with WR Antonio Brown flamed out. So where did they go wrong? And what's next for the Raiders?
Sep 07, 2019•25 min•Ep. 6
Luke Straub and Raider Larry Marbley break down the Raiders' 53-man roster. The Raiders are trying to win and rebuild at the same time. Can they accomplish that goal and Return to Greatness in 2019?
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 5
Going Deep welcomes special guest Marcus Mosher, editor at The Raiders Wire. He provides insight on all things Raiders, including Hard Knocks, Antonio Brown and the Raiders rookies. Also, Raider Larry Marbley makes his weekly appearance and the Raiders win in Canada on an 80-yard field. Plus, in addition to Antonio Brown, Going Deep talks Jon Gruden and Derek Carr. Can the three lead the club's Return to Greatness?
Aug 24, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 4
The Raiders could not have looked better than they did in Arizona for their second preseason game. For a team in need of confidence, it was exactly what coach Jon Gruden had to see. Speaking of confidence, wide receiver Antonio Brown made an appearance before, during and after the game and is nearing a full return to the club.
Aug 17, 2019•48 min•Ep. 3
Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown sent shock waves through the NFL with his reported threat to retire from football over his helmet. Plus, preseason starts, Gabe Jackson is hurt, Mark Davis gives a wild interview and Raider Larry Marbley checks in.
Aug 11, 2019•54 min•Ep. 2
The Raiders have a monumental season ahead of them. It's Jon Gruden's second season, and there are no more excuses. Plus, it's the last season in Oakland before moving to Las Vegas in 2020. But no matter where they play, the mission for the franchise is clear: To return to Greatness. Will it happen in 2019?
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 1