Ramblin' Raiders Podcast

The Ramblin' Raiders Podcast is 1 year old, and we're in celebration mode! On this ep, we take a look back at our favorite moments caught on tape. Included are clips from past episodes, so come take a trip back in time with the Ramblin' Raiders!

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have new football jersey's, but will they even get to use them this year? The guys discuss the school's financial burden of having a reduced football schedule or not having a season at all. Later in the Hot Take, they call out the Pac-12 and Big 10 for cancelling their non-conference schedule. Finally on the Matador Motivational, Jackson and the guys speak about getting fired. Could it really be a good thing? Stay tuned in.

On this 50th episode celebration, the guys bring some Christmas joy to the listeners in a celebration for the books. This fun filled episode includes Patrick Mahomes' contract extension talk, Joey Chestnuts hot dog eating prowess, and a Kobe Matador Motivational for inspiration. You do not want to miss out on this one.

Texas Tech football players are all back on campus and after a minor complication from Covid-19, so is producer/host, Nick Thomson. He and Jackson give their best take on how they think the CFB season will shape up and then debate on why Tech's recent Under Armour contract extension is match made in heaven. In the motivational, the guys discuss being wired tight.

Ep. 48 is here and is sure to be one of our best podcasts yet! The Griffon brothers finish the Ramblin' Rollback circa 2008 and dive into the best ways of beer consumption for tailgate seasons in the Hot Take! This week's Matador Motivational is for the grandparents!

On this episode the guys continue their Ramblin' Rollback, revisiting the 2008 football season by recapping the Oklahoma State victory and OU blowout. They bring back the Hot Take segment on this episode, blowing up the "Cancel Culture" that is taking place today. Finally, on the Matador Motivational, they speak on Texas Tech DB's Coach Derek Jones' recent tweet about sincerity.

On this episode, the guys are pleased to bring you their take on the legendary match-up in 2008 vs. #1 Texas. The Crabtree catch heard round the world wasn't the only craziness to come out of this game. Tune in to hear it all from the College Gameday, to the madness on the field, and to the fans storming the Jones. Later on, the Matador Motivational highlights Tony Dungy's thoughts on the George Floyd protests.

On this episode, Nick brings back special guest from Episode 34, Texas Rangers pitcher and friend of the pod, John King. In this quick hitter episode, the guys discuss the current situation with the MLB attempting to get the 2020 season started. Will there even be a season? Stay tuned for the Matador Motivational to hear why it's important to stay humble and love thy neighbor. You'll hear that you really need to watch where your source of information comes from.

The guys continue their rollback of the 2008 Texas Tech football season as they take a look back and recap the Texas A&M and Kansas games. How did Mike Leach fair against the Aggies all-time? They dive into the coaching history and pedigree of Leach as a head coach. In the Hot Take, the guys give their piece on the 'Call Her Daddy' fight and try to give some advice to their lady friends. Stay tuned for the Matador Motivational as they finish up with their last commencement of graduate shout outs.

Join the guys for the first chapter of the Ramblin' Raiders rollback series as they deep dive into the 2008 Texas Tech football season! This week's Hot Take is a full scale assault on anyone questioning whether Lubbock is a good college town. Laney Cakes and Jackson finish strong by shouting out Red Raider alum and LA Chargers head coach, Anthony Lynn in the Matador Motivational!