Raiders Talk Podcast

New Raiders defensive tackle Clinton McDonald has made a big impact up front in a short amount of time, helping shore up an injury-plagued position group. As you’ll find out in this interview, football doesn’t define him. His family has a long, proud tradition of military service dating back to the Korean War, and McDonald spends significant time supporting veterans issues and other causes. He also discusses how growing up in a military household helped him thrive in the NFL, and why it's important to mentor young players after so many years in the league.

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Derek Carr joins the Raiders Insider Podcast to discuss signs of progress within a disappointing 0-2 start, his expanded role after the Khalil Mack trade, his relationship with Jon Gruden, that one time when he tried to beat his early-bird head coach to the office and much more.

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Raiders rookie punter Johnny Townsend is our feature guest, and we did a deep dive into why an solid high school safety ended up as a specialist, why the Orlando native chose to stay close to home at Florida over Ohio State and Alabama and why he started his own charitable foundation in college. We also delve into the technical aspects of punting, and how fine a line there is between a beauty and a shank.

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Former NFL GM and longtime Raiders front office executive Michael Lombardi breaks down why Jon Gruden traded Khalil Mack, and what it says about Gruden's management style and vision for the team. Lombardi also turned back the clock and discussed what it was like working with Gruden and Al Davis during his time with the Raiders

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The Raiders shocked the NFL world Saturday morning when they shipped star defender, Khalil Mack, to the Chicago Bears for a pair of first round picks. NBC Sports Bay Area's Raiders Insider Scott Bair jumped on with NBC Sports Chicago's Bears Insider JJ Stankevitz to give instant reaction to the trade.

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Beth Mowins is about to wrap her third preseason and Raiders TV voice, and provides a behind-the-scenes look and preparing to call a Raiders game, working with Gruden in production meetings and some of her best stories of the preseason. She also discussed her barrier-breaking career in a male-dominated field and why nerves can be a good thing

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Raiders receiver Jordy Nelson discusses why he chose the Raiders after a decade in Green Bay, what it will be like to play the Packers, building chemistry with Derek Carr and how he compares to Aaron Rodgers. That and much more from Nelson on the Raiders Insider Podcast.

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Raiders veteran edge rusher Bruce Irvin breaks down his new role in Paul Guenther's defense, why he has to lead a little different this year, why double-digit sacks are finally in the cards and his bonds with Arden Key and Khalil Mack.

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Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther breaks down his coaching philosophy, why he jumped at the chance to join Jon Gruden and provides insight on several players including Bruce Irvin, Maurice Hurst and how he plans to catch Khalil Mack up

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Former Raiders edge rusher Akbar Gbajabiamila discusses why Al Davis meant so much to him, how American Ninja Warrior became a huge hit and opens up on why he's so motivated to find a cure for Parkinson's disease

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