The Raiders in Paradise Podcast

With the loss to the Chargers in the rearview mirror, Luke and Larry tackle the abundance of issues facing the Raiders (7-7) as they limp toward the end of the season. Most notably: coach Gruden's conservatism, mistakes (old and new) with personnel, and where to go from here. Plus: Henry Ruggs III, Paul Guenther Gossip, and Raider Larry shames coach Jon Gruden. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub...

Plus: Josh Jacobs still in a funk, Gruden wears an Oakland Raiders hat on the sideline, Mariota and the Gannon comparison, Gruden's postgame comment on Mariota, and the premiere of Good GOAT bad GOAT. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen: RaiderParadise.transistor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Podcast Addict and more, and at BigHeadsMedia.com. Part of...

It's an emergency podcast! Coach Jon Gruden had enough of his terrible defense after the Raiders 44 points and 200-plus rushing yards to the Colts, so he fired his friend and DC, Paul Guenther. Will this work on a short week? How can the Raiders build a strong defense in Paradise? Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen: RaiderParadise.transistor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcas...

Also: Tank Talk, and was coach Jon Gruden too conservative in the third quarter? Carl Nassib's healthy scratch--what's it mean? Clelin Ferrell, Trayvon Mullen, Darren Waller, a Major League (the movie) reference, a very happy birthday to Paradise, Nevada, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, and more! Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen: RaiderParadise.transistor.fm, Apple Podc...

Welcome to Paradise, Nev., home of the Las Vegas Raiders! The Raiders in Paradise Podcast is ready for Vegas, but how will the Raiders thrive in The Entertainment Capital of the World? The city known as America's playground? Gru has quite a task in front of him!

Also: We miss Trent Brown again, Luke and Larry's projected win percentage vs. Jets, Greg Williams, Derek Carr's fumbling problem, and more! Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen: RaiderParadise.transistor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Podcast Addict and more, and at BigHeadsMedia.com. Part of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network. 

Also: Brandon Parker, Henry Ruggs, front-7 woes and 2016 Derek Carr vs. 2020 D.C. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen: RaiderParadise.transistor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Podcast Addict and more, and at BigHeadsMedia.com. Part of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network. 

The Raiders beat the Broncos to with their 3rd straight, moving to 6-3 behind five turnovers forced by the defense and a beastly run game. Next up, Las Vegas will play the Chiefs on national TV, and the reigning champs are already chirping about Gruden's Raiders. Plus: Tom Cable and the O-Line, the defense is much better after "The Talk" three weeks ago, and are WR drops a concern? And more! Twitt...

The Raiders won a nail-biter in LA, and even got help from the defense. Derek Carr was a man possessed in the 2nd half, and the $100 million man, coach Jon Gruden, is hitting all the right buttons. Plus: Nelson Agholor. Playoffs. Playoffs?? And our Raiders vs. Broncos preview. And: Clelin Ferrell, Brandon Parker and Isaiah Johnson (already more valuable than Tanner Muse), Devontae Booker and more....

Led by coach Jon Gruden, the Raiders put Cleveland through the meat grinder in an old-school beatdown of the Browns. Plus: How essential is Trent Brown to Las Vegas' ambitions? How much of what we saw from the struggling defense against Cleveland was for real? And: Tyrone Wheatley reference, Kolton Miller, Johnathan Abram, and more! Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen: Raider...

The shorthanded Raiders offense ran into a buzzsaw against Tampa Bay, and the Las Vegas defense regressed drastically after a solid game vs. the Chiefs. Plus: How did Gruden and Mayock let the pass rush get so bad? Is there a lingering Antonio Brown factor in the Vegas front office? Raiders vs. Browns: How do the Raiders win? Which Raiders defense does the Browns D remind Larry of? Twitter @Raider...

After the Raiders 40-32 win against the Chiefs, it's clear that Jon Gruden's offense is the No. 1 new show in Las Vegas, as Derek Carr unleashes the deep ball, and rookie WR Henry Ruggs III is a spark. Plus: The defense joins the party; What's different about this year's 3-2 start? And: Trayvon Mullen the next Nnamdi Asomugha? Gruden's unfinished business. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @rai...

The Raiders (2-2) lost to the Bills in Paradise, and now must face the Chiefs at Arrowhead Week 5. So what happened against Buffalo? And can QB Derek Carr overcome his demons in Kansas City? Plus: Will Paul Guenther's defense get its act together and potentially save his job? More: Gruden Gripes, COVID concerns for Sunday and Raider Larry prays for the defense. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub...

The Raiders were humbled by Bill Belichick and the Patriots, and a conservative approach from coach Jon Gruden didn't help. The coach also threw quarterback Derek Carr under the bus (not literally) after the game. Plus: A Go Fund Me account for defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, Darren Waller's controversial, no-mask fundraiser, and a word about Tanner Muse. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub...

The Raiders shock the sports world, winning their first game in Las Vegas against Drew Brees and the Saints. Derek Carr plays to his MVP form, Darren Waller puts the league on notice, and the Raiders play perfect ball-control offense. Plus: The defense continues to struggle. Can it be fixed? AND: The WR group steps up, the Al Davis Torch, Gruden vs. Belichick on deck. Twitter @RaiderParadise @luke...

The Raiders had a historic win against the Panthers, as Josh Jacobs led the way with three touchdowns. But what else went right? And what needs improving? Luke and Raider Larry break it down. Plus: Trent Brown's injury and a Tanner Muse/NFL in Las Vegas interlude. What will the NFL in Las Vegas be like? We'll get a taste on Monday against the Saints at Allegiant Stadium. Twitter @RaiderParadise @l...

Raiders training camp hits its stride, with the team suiting up in full gear. Levi Damien of The Raiders Wire joins the show for an insider's perspective on Henry Ruggs III, Clelin Ferrell, Kolton Miller and much more. Plus: Luke and Raider Larry answer questions from Larry's Twitter account and discus the haters swirling around coach Jon Gruden. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry....

Raiders training camp is off and running in Las Vegas, and it was a busy news week, starting with P.J. Hall's release on Monday. Luke and Raider Larry talk about that plus Derek Carr's lack of respect and possible Twitter burner account; revelations about rookie playmakers Lynn Bowden Jr., Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards; Maxx Crosby's unfortunate case of coronavirus; and is Maliek Collins the k...

The legendary Al Davis built the Raiders in his image and created one of the greatest franchises in the history of sports. Luke and Raider Larry talk in-depth about perhaps the most influential man in pro football history. Plus, the guys take inventory on the upcoming season. Which parts of the roster look strong? Where is there cause for concern? And what about the defense keeps Raider Larry up a...

In Part II of a three-part throwback series, host Luke Straub and "Raider Larry" Marbley name the podcast's "All Paradise" Team comprised of players from the last three decades of Raiders football. Along with the starters, the guys grant plenty of honorable mentions as they stroll down memory lane. Plus: a connection from the Raiders' past to present -- Could the 2000 Raiders team led by coach Jon...

The Raiders in Paradise Podcast is excited about Las Vegas, but for host Luke Straub and "Raider Larry" Marbley, the Raiders have already been the subject of a decades-long infatuation. Listen as they recall the team that solidified their fandom, and all the different eras of Raiders football since then. In Part II, Luke and Larry will reveal their Raiders' "All Paradise" Team, with the best playe...

Marcus Johnson of The Raiders Wire stops by to discuss how Lynn Bowden Jr. will spice up coach Jon Gruden's offense. Plus: Luke and Larry talk about their concerns for a normal regular season amid the coronavirus pandemic and cover some of the latest Raiders news at 41 minutes in, including the schedule, Prince Amukamara, Damon Arnette's ever improving 40 time, Devontae Booker, Maxx Crosby Darren...

With the NFL draft concluded, Luke and Larry give their take on the players hauled in by coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock. Did the Raiders make the right choice in Henry Ruggs, and how about their other 1st round pick, CB Damon Arnette? Plus: third-round question marks, Derek Carr's new reality, and we explain why we can't crown Mayock just yet. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry...

Las Vegas Raiders OT David Sharpe joins the podcast for an in-depth interview. Luke asks him about his new contract offer, the current state of the NFL offseason amid COVID-19, Jon Gruden, Josh Jacobs and much more. Plus: Luke and Larry talk about what Sharpe had to say, the Eli Apple fiasco, and DeAndre Washington, amongst other Raiders news. Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Lis...

The Raiders took some big swings in free agency, and while they didn't always connect, GM Mike Mayock hit some home runs. Plus: How much did the Raiders pursue Tom Brady, and would they have dumped Carr for him? What do Luke and Larry think of the QB situation now, with Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota? Twitter @RaiderParadise @lukejstraub @raiderlarry. Listen on RaidersinParadise.transistor.fm, Appl...