TOPICS: Segment #1: "Welcome Raiders New Head Coach Dennis Allen" The Raiders held their introductory press conference on Monday for new head coach Dennis Allen. He did a good job outlining his vision for building the Raiders. In this segment we include some audio clips from the press conference and Raider Greg gives his opinion on the hire, some concerns, and his outlook for the 2012 Raiders. Segment #2: "Greg Knapp, Raiders Offensive Coordinator - Part 2" Greg Knapp was Raiders offensive coord...
Feb 02, 2012•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "A Look Back At Raiders' 2011 Season" Raider Greg reviews the key elements of the Raiders 2011 season. What happened, what should have happened, etc. Segment #2: "Reggie McKenzie hired as Raiders General Manager" The Raiders held an introductory press conference Tuesday with Mark Davis introducing the Raiders new GM. Raider Greg summarizes the event and we hear comments from Michael Lombardi via "95.7 The Game - The Bay Area's Only FM Sports Station". We also hear a radio int...
Jan 12, 2012•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders trade for Carson Palmer" On the final day of the NFL trading period, the Raiders traded a 1st round pick in 2012 and a 2nd/1st conditional pick in 2013 to the Bengals for Carson Palmer. The broken clavicle to Jason Campbell in the Browns game led to this move. Some think the price was too steep, but most of Raider Nation seems happy with the move. Raider Greg is happy and he tells you why. Segment #2: "Browns at Raiders Postgame Review" The Raiders defeated the Brown...
Oct 19, 2011•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders win one for Al Davis in Houston" The Raiders had a VERY emotional win in Houston last Sunday. The game was won on an interception by Michael Huff (being called, "The Immaculate Interception") when the Raiders had only 10 men on the field. Afterwards Hue Jackson told the team that "Coach Davis" was the 11th man on the field during that last play. Raider Greg details the game and we include audio from Hue Jackson in the emotional locker room. Segment #2: "Amy Trask - C...
Oct 14, 2011•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Rest In Peace Al Davis" Raider Greg does a tribute to Al Davis, who passed away this morning. Segment #2: "Raider Nation says goodbye to Al Davis" We had an outpouring of calls into our "Boneline" voicemail 800 number from Raider Nation giving their thoughts and tributes to Al Davis. Regardless of how people felt about some of Mr. Davis' management decisions, everyone is in agreement that we will miss him and we are concerned about the future of the team without him. We have...
Oct 10, 2011•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders 2011 Post-Draft Analysis" Raider Greg goes through the Raiders draft picks one by one, entertains us with his pronunciation of their names, and gives you his feelings on these new players. Segment #2: "Free Agent Frenzy" We review our list of unrestricted free agents. Greg gives his opinion on which players he thinks we should retain, which we probably will retain.....and other free agents throughout the league who we could use. Segment #3: The Boneline (our toll-fre...
May 07, 2011•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "New name, same place….the Overstock.com Coliseum" The Alameda County Coliseum Authority approved a 6-year naming rights deal with Overstock.com, giving the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum its fourth name. Overstock.com is in the process of changing its name to O.co, so the company has the right to change the name of the coliseum to O.co Coliseum at any time. They also have the right to opt out of the deal if the Raiders move at the end of its lease in Oakland after the 2013 ...
Apr 28, 2011•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Players Union Decertifies, It's in the Courts Now, The Fans Lose...and we're not happy" Will we have football this season? We didn't want it to come to this, but it has. Raider Greg tells the story and gives his opinion. Segment #2: "Roger Goodell Sends an e-mail to the Fans" NFL Commissioner sent out an e-mail to the fans, telling his side of the story in regards to the negotiations....the impending litigation, etc. Raider Greg gives his opinion on this move. Segment #3: "I...
Mar 13, 2011•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Robert Gallery Quits On The Raiders" Free agent Robert Gallery was "asking too much" to resign with the Raiders according to their official media statement. So the Raiders former first round pick will not be returning to the team in 2011. Raider Greg tells the story and gives his opinion. Segment #2: "Chuck Bresnahan is the Raiders Defensive Coordinator" Originally labeled simply as "Defensive Coach" after his hiring several weeks ago, the Raiders have officially announced t...
Mar 10, 2011•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Welcome Hue Jackson - Raiders New Head Coach" Al Davis introduced Hue Jackson as the new Raiders head coach and he also gave the media a detailed explanation of why he did not retain Tom Cable as head coach. Also, the media thinks Al Saunders has already been hired as the Raiders new offensive coordinator, although the Raiders have not officially announced it. We feature a few clips from the press conference, and Raider Greg gives his opinion on the situation. Segment #2: "C...
Jan 24, 2011•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Beat Chiefs in KC to Complete 2010 Sweep of AFC West" The Raiders dominated the Chiefs at Arrowhead. In all phases of the game. The Raiders complete their first sweep of the AFC West since 1976, but fall short of the playoffs due to their 2-8 record against their non-division opponents. Raider Greg tells the story. Segment #2: "Coach Cable's Contract Option Not Picked Up By Raiders" The Raiders let Coach Tom Cable go just days after the end of their season. The 49ers...
Jan 07, 2011•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Choke the SeaChickens 33-3" The Seahawks came into Oakland last Sunday, the Raiders started a little slowly, but ended up putting together a very solid win. The first back to back wins for the Raiders since the '08 season. Raider Greg was there, and he tells the story. Segment #2: "Raiders Prepare to Battle the Chiefs in Oakland" The Chiefs are leading the AFC West, and the Raiders are unbeaten in two games against AFC West foes. The stage is set for one of the bigge...
Nov 05, 2010•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Ride The Broncos....HARD!....59-14" The Raiders went into Invesco at Mile High, and put a Mile High slap down on the Bron-co-hoes. A Raiders franchise record setting 59 points! RNP regular Raider Mike was there....and he calls the Boneline later in the show to tell his story. Raider Greg breaks down the game and tells you why he thinks that it was no fluke. Segment #2: "Seahawks Pregame" This coming Sunday the Raiders take on the Seahawks in Oakland. Greg gives his t...
Oct 28, 2010•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "10/10/10 - Raiders Shock Bolts!" In one of the most exciting Raiders games in a long time, the Raiders snapped their 13 game losing streak to the San Diego Chargers in dramatic fashion, and defeated them by a score of 35-27. We were there, and Raider Greg paints the story very well. We also replay the game predictions that were made on the Chargers podcast "BoltTalk" in their Raiders pregame show, and see how accurate their predictions were. Segment #2: "49ers Pregame" The R...
Oct 14, 2010•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Raider Nation Podcast" This segment looks back over the 5 year history of Raider Nation Podcast, telling the story of how we got started and how the show has evolved. You'll listen to clips from dozens of shows, starting with Show #1 which was recorded by Raider Greg on May 20, 2005. You'll hear Greg on an emotional rollercoaster as he follows the Raiders changing roster, changing coaching staff, and the wins and losses. We also get to hear how th...
Jun 21, 2010•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPIC: Segment #1: "Good-Bye JaMarcus Russell" Only one topic today, and it's a big one. The Raiders cut quarterback JaMarcus Russell on May 6th, and our Boneline 800 line started ringing off the hook. Raider Greg gives his thoughts on JaMarcus' release, then we hear from the Raider Nation on the Boneline. Segment #2: The Boneline (our toll-free voicemail line) 1-800-620-7181 Here are this week's callers: 01. Raider Dan from Tracy 02. XX Raider 03. Raider Mike from Pennsylvania 04. Raider Joe fr...
May 08, 2010•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Post-Draft Reactions" Raider Greg discusses the players that the Raiders picked in the 2010 NFL draft and the reactions by the Raider Nation. Segment #2: "Jason Campbell To The Rescue" The Raiders acquired Jason Campbell from the Redskins for a 4th round draft pick in 2012. Does this mean JaMarcus Russell will be cut? Or will he take a pay cut? Will Campbell be the starter? Raider Greg gives you his speculation on what may happen. Segment #3: "Where Oh Where Will JaM...
May 01, 2010•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPIC: "Raiders 2009 Season Recap EXTRAVAGANZA" This is the only topic for this show. Our longest show ever, by far, because we cover every Raiders game of the 2009 season. How did Raider Greg's preseason predictions hold up? Listen to what he said before the season began, then listen to his thoughts and feelings as the season unfolded. We include actual game audio from each game, hitting on key plays, plus pre and postgame input from Raider Greg recorded throughout the season. If you didn't cat...
Feb 15, 2010•2 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Head Coaching Picture....Clear As Mud" Coach Cable is staying! We think? After several weeks of speculation by the media, Coach Cable finally says in an interview that his position as head coach "has never been an issue". Raider Greg gives his thoughts. Segment #2: "The Raider Nation Needs Some "Emotional Rescue" Raider Greg thinks that the Raiders organization owes their fans something to be excited about, or optimistic about as we prepare for the 2010 season. A sho...
Jan 30, 2010•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 "Bon...
Apr 29, 2009•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #231 - "DRAFT MANIA!" TOPICS: Segment #1 : "Rocky Mountain Meltdown" Raider Greg discusses the interesting situation surrounding our arch rivals in Denver. The media is saying that the controversy revolving around Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler and new head coach Josh McDaniels is making the Raiders organization look "normal" in comparison. We love it! Segment #2 : "Khalif Gives Raiders Hope" The Raiders signed free agent left tackle Khalif Barnes. Raider Greg discusses how he thinks this m...
Mar 17, 2009•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #230 - "The Raiders BUST OUT!" TOPICS: Segment #1 : "Raider Marquis Cooper Missing At Sea" Raider Greg discusses this tragic story of Raider Marquis Cooper missing at sea along with two friends. Greg also covers other Raiders and AFC West related news. Segment #2 : "The Raiders Bust Out!" The Raiders are "moving and shaking" now, making some moves in free agency. No huge deals, but they moves they have made have been solid for the most part. Raider Greg covers the moves to this point. Segme...
Mar 04, 2009•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #227 - "Tom Cable Named Raiders Head Coach" TOPICS: Segment #1: "Tom Cable Named Raiders Head Coach" On Wednesday February 4, at a press conference in their Alameda headquarters, the Oakland Raiders introduced Tom Cable as their Head Coach. Al Davis made the introduction and answered questions from the media. Raider Greg gives his comments on the hire. Segment #2: "The Free Agency Market in 2009 should be GREAT" Raider Greg discusses some of the players who will be available on the free age...
Feb 07, 2009•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #224 - The Raiders Long Off-Season Begins....With Another Long Head Coaching Search? TOPICS: (1) "We (the Raiders) are in NO Hurry" (to look for a head coach) (2) "Will They Stay, Or Will They Go Now?" (rumors of an investor who wants to move the Raiders to Los Angeles) (3) Five Boneline callers: Young Raider Raider Kevin from Niagra Falls Dice-Q Raider Jason Western New York Raider You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call...
Jan 09, 2009•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #197 - TOPICS: (1) Happy Anniversary! A Look Back On The First 3 Years Of Raider Nation Podcast (2) DMc Signs His Contract - He's In! (3) ProFootballTalk.com Needs "Emotional Rescue" (4) Six calls to our tollfree "Boneline"....Yanni, Raider Mike, Roliveros33, Kenny Harris from Texas, Dice Q, and Keith and Dave from London
Jun 09, 2008•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #195 - TOPICS: (1) Raider News (2) Billetnikoff Foundation Celebrity Events on June 1-2 in Northern California (3) Jim Rome takes a shot at Raider Nation...Raider Greg shoots back (4) Raider Greg is the featured guest on "Pigskin Podcast" for their AFC West Preview...Hear his interview here (5) Boneline Callers "Dice-Q" and Joel (6) Comments Forum
May 20, 2008•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #193 - TOPICS: (1) Raiders Post-Draft Synopsis (2) RaiderTake Article, "Run DmC Has Haters On Their Heels" (3) Boneline callers 1-800-620-7181 "Rowdy Redskin", "TomHead", "Arkansan Raider", and "Juan Jorge" (4) RNP Forum Posts on the draft
Apr 29, 2008•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #190 - TOPICS: (1) Chris Carr Up For Grabs (2) NFL Drops The Ball On The Schedule Release (3) Draft Day Party Plans - and the Raiders Draft Needs (4) Jerry Porter Pops Off about 5 years of Misery in Oakland (5) Welcome To Our New Free Agent Acquisitions (6) Boneline Message from Raider Helen (7) RNP Comments Forum
Mar 31, 2008•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #189 - TOPICS: (1) Trent Dilfer - Remember Him? (2) Voicemail from listeners on the "Boneline".....1-800-620-7181 (3) LaMont Jordan and Fabian Washington on the Trading Block? (4) After the DeAngelo Hall Trade ------This podcast features one of our podcast listeners, Juan Jorge, as Guest Host...filling in for Raider Greg. Greg has been busy and unable to do a podcast, so this was a little experiment. Juan recorded this show over his telephone on our "Boneline" voicemail system. Maybe we can...
Mar 26, 2008•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW #187 - TOPICS: (1) McFadden at #4? - I Don't Think So (2) Big Al Opens His Wallet......WIDE! (3) Raider News (4) Boneline caller Dice-Q....1-800-620-7181 (5) RNP Forum
Mar 04, 2008•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
