Raw Room

By Daren Bates and Jalen Collins

NFL Vets Daren Bates and Jalen Collins talk Sports, Culture and Current Events with Special Guests... more

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How many episodes does Raw Room have?

The podcast currently has 314 episodes available.

Raw Room episodes:

April 23, 2025 Zanimal (ft Brandon Bostick: Former Packers & Jets TE)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets tight end Brandon Bostick as he joins the squad in studio to talk about his unique journey from DII to the NFL, his decorated high school athletic career being put in jeopardy by his academic standing, JC tells the guys about the time his mom declared him academically ineligible, Brandon shares stories of playing with Aaron Rodgers and joining a Green Bay team that was just coming off a Super Bowl and discusses the infamous onside kick and the mental health challenges that followed, the guys can't believe the type of facilities being built for football programs these days, Brandon tells the squad about transitioning into coaching as he begins his first season coaching the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, the Big Back Hour returns for another edition, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 22min
April 16, 2025 Tear Gas (ft Justin Hardy)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy as he tells the guys about his journey from walk-on to NCAA receptions record holder to playing in the Super Bowl, Jalen and Justin remember the epic 2016 Falcons season - and the 28-3 Super Bowl comeback from the Patriots, Justin tells the squad about becoming a star at ECU after earning a scholarship after a redshirt season, Justin and Jalen remember a wild night after training camp and the infamous CAMP EYES, dealing with the business of the NFL, Justin talks being teammates with Matt Ryan, the guys talk "welcome to the league" moments, Justin tells the squad about adjusting to the CFL and becoming a 2x All-Star in Canada for the Ottowa Redblacks, the guys give their opinions on the groundbreaking Nico Iamaleava drama that led to Tennessee parting ways with their star QB, the Big Back Hour returns for another edition, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
3h 24min
April 10, 2025 Black Maple
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as they recap the SEC's dominance during March Madness and Florida's win over Houston for the national championship and break down all the Final Four action, the guys discuss LeSean McCoy's comments on Cam Ward being a zero star recruit out of high school, the squad talks Falcons legendary receiver Julio Jones announcing his retirement as JC remembers what it was like being teammates in Atlanta, the guys can't believe the coaching firings going on in the NBA as the Denver Nuggets fire Mike Malone a few games before the playoffs tip-off, the guys break down Ja Morant's latest hand gesture drama and the Grizzlies culture, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 43min
April 02, 2025 Cake Mix
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the full squad of hosts in the studio as the guys preview the matchups in the Final Four, the guys talk the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback situation with Aaron Rodgers' decision pending, the guys get real about Arizona star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's admission about not watching film, the squad reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins despite being in solid playoff position, the guys break down the Lebron James and Stephen A. Smith beef, the squad discusses TV shows they've been watching recently, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 50min
March 26, 2025 Motorbreath
Today's episode of the Raw Room features Jalen and King serving their punishment for coming in last place in our Prize Picks competition as they break down the latest storylines in the football world as they talk Georgia having yet another traffic related incident, programs moving away from spring games, King remembers spring practice being some of the toughest workouts, the guys talk the Cincinnati Bengals signing wide receivers Jamarr Chase and Tee Higgins to historic extensions while Trey Hendrickson threatens to sit the season out if the two sides can't come to an agreement, the guys discuss Puka Nacua's statements about retiring from football by the age of 30, the guys break down the first 2 rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament and 7 teams from the SEC making the Sweet 16, the guys talk Bronny James starting to change the narrative, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 50min
March 21, 2025 MICHELLE KENNEDY EXLCUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nashville Predators President & COO
Today's bonus episode of the Raw Room features Nashville Predators President, COO, and Alternate Governor Michelle Kennedy from the SEC Tournament in Bridgestone Arena as she tells the guys about her journey to the top of the sports business world by way of playing college basketball at Vanderbilt, the challenges of not contending for a playoff spot, fighting to keep the Predators in Nashville and the relationship between the franchise and the city, the NHL's initiatives to bring more diversity to the sport, and much more as the guys are back with another collaboration with Google Fiber.
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
26min
March 19, 2025 Purple Gushers
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as the guys discuss the key transactions unfolding during the busy NFL off-season, the guys find out a clip of the Raw Room was featured on the official documentary about Team USA's Flag Football Team called "Champions Rising: USA Football's National Team", the guys break down Brandon Jacobs running routes at camps against prospects, the guys discuss Pacman Jones saying he faked every NFL mandated drug test through his career, with March Madness gearing up the guys talk about the big winners and losers from the conference championship weekend, go in depth with an NCAA Tournament preview, the squad gets hype for Tony Allen's jersey retirement in Memphis, The Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 31min
March 12, 2025 Pinnacle (ft Tyrell Adams)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features special guest former Houston Texans linebacker Tyrell Adams as he joins the squad in the studio to discuss his journey from being an overlooked recruit from high school to small DII football program West Georgia and fighting his way through practice squads around the NFL before getting his shot with the Texans and leading the NFL in tackles once being placed on the active roster, Bates and Tyrell remember being teammates with the Raiders and talk funny stories, Tyrell tells the guys about his experience with the UFL & CFL, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 10min
March 05, 2025 Black Velvet
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad back in the studio to talk NFL Combine including top QB prospects, players not doing drills, Jalen and King remember their Combine experiences, the guys review the NFLPA Report Cards and how it compares to their time in the league, the guys discuss the NFL replacing the first down chains with Hawk Eye Technology and a possible onside kick return rule, the guys talk Saquon Barkley gifting his offensive line truckloads of beer and King talks about some of the best gifts he's gotten from teammates, the guys break down the latest transactions across the league including Myles Garrett possibly landing in Philadelphia, Davante Adams potential destinations, the 49ers trading Deebo Samuel to Washington for a 5th round pick, the guys discuss the NBA suspending Bobby Portis for violating the league's substance policy and he details surrounding the story, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest resumes for another epic edition, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 16min
February 26, 2025 Moon Blend (ft Brandon Bolden)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features 2x Super Bowl champion running back Brandon Bolden as he joins the squad in studio to discuss his journey from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to winning 2 Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as him and Jalen discuss the infamous 28-3 comeback, Brandon tells the guys about his unique recruiting process that led him to Ole Miss, making a name for himself in the NFL despite going undrafted and missing calls during the NFL Draft, finding out about failed drug tests during the NFL combine for the first time, Brandon tells the guys what it was like joining the Patriots team coming off of a Super Bowl loss, funny stories about Bill Belichick and a look inside the franchise, Brandon tells the guys about his battle with cancer, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues, and much more!
Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!

Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 31min

FAQs about Raw Room:

How many episodes does Raw Room have?

The podcast currently has 314 episodes available.

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