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Raiders Talk is a podcast hosted by Jimmy Durkin, the Oakland Raiders beat writer for the Bay Area News Group, and features interviews with players, fellow media and more.

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    • Aug 1, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    S2E5: Gareon Conley not charged, McKenzie's comments on Donald Penn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 33:30


    Reggie McKenzie speaks about the decision made by the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury to decline charges on first-round pick Gareon Conley and Donald Penn's holdout, while Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald discuss those topics and more.

    S2E4: Breaking down first two days of Raiders training camp in Napa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2017 21:41


    From Donald Penn's holdout, Derek Carr's return from injury, Marshawn Lynch expectations and the backup quarterback competition, it's all covered in the latest episode of the Raiders Talk podcast featuring host Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald. 

    S2E3: Derek Carr and Gabe Jackson contracts and taking questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 28:43


    Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald go live from Caps & Taps in Dublin to discuss the contract extensions for Derek Carr and Gabe Jackson and take questions via Facebook Live on Gareon Conley, the offense under Todd Downing, the length of the leash on defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., the future of Sebastian Janikowski and more.

    S2, Ep. 2: Recapping Raiders mini-camp/off-season program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 22:34


    The Raiders are off on their separate ways until they convene in Napa in late July. Host Jimmy Durkin is joined by Jerry McDonald to recap what we've seen during the off-season program and what to look forward to when training camp begins.

    S2, Ep. 1: Derek Carr's contract, Marshawn Lynch, OTAs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 29:11


    As the Raiders get going with Stage Three of OTAs, Jimmy Durkin is joined by Jerry McDonald to discuss Derek Carr's contract extension talks, the addition of Marshawn Lynch, how the rookie class will factor in and more.

    Ep. 40: Raiders' Las Vegas deal in trouble and an audio mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2017 27:42


    The Raiders deal to relocate to Las Vegas appears to be in trouble with investor Sheldon Adelson pulling out and Goldman Sachs possibly following. Jimmy Durkin addresses that and takes questions from listeners via Facebook Live.

    Discussing Reggie McKenzie as executive of the year and the Raiders filing for relocation, Ep. 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 19:32


    The Oakland Raiders officially filed for relocation to Las Vegas on the same day that general manager Reggie McKenzie was named by the Professional Football Writers of America as the league's top executive. Jimmy Durkin is joined by Jerry McDonald to discuss it all. 

    Ep. 38: Raiders season recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017 38:01


    The Oakland Raiders wrapped up the 2016 season with a 12-4 record and the first postseason appearance since 2002, which ended in the wild-card round of the playoffs in a 27-14 loss to the Houston Texans. Jimmy Durkin is joined by Jerry McDonald to break down the season, look at the changes Jack Del Rio made to his coaching staff and examine which free agents the Raiders may look to keep and the positions of need for 2017.

    Playoff postgame: Raiders lose 27-14 to Texans, Ep. 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2017 15:20


    The Oakland Raiders' season is over after a 27-14 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. In the final postgame Raiders Talk podcast of the season, Jimmy Durkin is joined by columnist Mark Purdy to break down what went wrong and Saturday and what went right during this season.   

    Playoff preview vs. Texans & examining QB Connor Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 37:02


    The Oakland Raiders make their first playoff appearance since 2002 when they face the Houston Texans in a Wild Card playoff game. Rookie Connor Cook is expected to make his first NFL start and Chris Solari, the Michigan State beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, helps break down Cook's game. The Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald also helps preview the playoff opener.

    Postgame after Raiders loss to Broncos, Ep. 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2017 17:12


    The Raiders saw their AFC West title hopes eliminated with their 24-6 loss to the Denver Broncos and will now hit the road to face the Houston Texans next week in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Jimmy Durkin and Marcus Thompson II break it all down. 

    DeAndre Washington & previewing Week 17 vs. Broncos, Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 30:57


    The biggest story in the Raiders' world right now is Derek Carr's fractured fibula and how the Raiders will move on with Matt McGloin now at quarterback. We discuss that, but also chat with rookie running back DeAndre Washington about his breakthrough game and take a look at the Raiders' Week 17 matchup against the Denver Broncos with the Denver Post's Cameron Wolfe and Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald.

    Derek Carr's injury and postgame after Raiders win over Colts, Ep. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2016 13:16


    The Oakland Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 33-25 on Christmas Eve to move ever closer to capturing the AFC West title. But the big story was Derek Carr, as the Raiders' quarterback broke his fibula and his season is likely done. The Bay Area News Group's Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald break it all down.

    Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson + Colts preview, Ep. 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 33:58


    Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson joins the show to talk about the success of the vaunted offensive line, running the ball from the shotgun formation and what a first-round playoff bye would mean. Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star and Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group also join in with host Jimmy Durkin to help break down the Christmas Eve matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.

    Postgame after Raiders beat Chargers to clinch playoff spot, Ep. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2016 16:14


    The Oakland Raiders ended their long playoff drought when they clinched at least a Wild Card berth thanks to a 19-16 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. The Bay Area News Group's Jimmy Durkin is joined by columnist Tim Kawakami to break down the win and how the Raiders returned to the postseason. 

    QB Derek Carr & Raiders-Chargers preview, Ep. 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 31:42


    Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr joins Jimmy Durkin on the podcast to talk about recovering from a loss, his family's success at Bakersfield Christian High School and offer his take on the spider camera wire theory. Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald also help preview Sunday's potential playoff-clinching matchup against the San Diego Chargers.

    Postgame from Raiders' 21-13 loss to Chiefs, Ep. 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 15:31


    The Oakland Raiders six-game winning streak ended and they fell out of the pole position in the AFC West with a 21-13 loss on Thursday Night Football to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bay Area News Group's Jimmy Durkin and Mark Purdy break down the loss from Kansas City, Mo. 

    Previewing Raiders-Chiefs first-place showdown, Ep. 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 36:14


    The Oakland Raiders (10-2) are heading to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs (9-3) at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday in a huge first-place battle in the AFC West. Jack Del Rio weighs in the team's culture change in his two years in Oakland and host Jimmy Durkin previews the game with the Kansas City Star's Terez Paylor and Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald.

    Bills postgame, Ep. 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2016 17:11


    The Oakland Raiders improved to 10-2 with a 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills at the Coliseum. The Bay Area News Group's Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald break down their sixth fourth-quarter comeback win of the year.

    LT Donald Penn and Buffalo Bills preview, Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 30:13


    Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn joins the host Jimmy Durkin to talk about the mindset of the 9-2 squad and his plans for the NFL's My Cleat, My Cause weekend. Durkin is also joined by ESPN's Buffalo Bills reporter Mike Rodak and Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald to talk about Sunday's Raiders-Bills matchup.

    Panthers postgame, Ep. 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2016 16:32


    The Raiders were in control, then lost control, then found it again in a wild 35-32 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Bay Area News Group's Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald break it down from the Coliseum.

    Texans postgame from Mexico City, Ep. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016 14:01


    The Oakland Raiders rallied back in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Texans 27-20 on Monday night in Mexico City. Jimmy Durkin gets Jerry McDonald on the phone from back in the Bay Area to break down another Raiders' victory.

    Latavius Murray + Texans preview, Ep. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 36:34


    Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray joins Jimmy Durkin on the podcast. He also previews the Raiders' Monday Night Football matchup in Mexico City against the Houston Texans with the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson and Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald. 

    Mike Freeman on his Ken Stabler book, Ep. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 28:24


    Jimmy Durkin chats with Bleacher Report's lead NFL writer Mike Freeman, who is the author of Snake: The Legendary Life of Ken Stabler. Freeman talks about the process of writing the book, his relationship with Stabler and his thoughts on the first-place Oakland Raiders.

    Broncos postgame, Ep. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2016 16:51


    Jimmy Durkin chats with the Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald to break down the Oakland Raiders' 30-20 win over the defending Super Bowl champions to cement first place in the AFC West entering the bye week.

    Quarterbacks coach Todd Downing + Broncos preview, Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 40:13


    Jimmy Durkin breaks down Derek Carr's big day with Raiders quarterbacks coach Todd Downing and previews the Raiders' huge Sunday Night Football showdown with USA Today's Lindsay Jones and Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald.

    Buccaneers postgame, Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2016 14:37


    Jimmy Durkin is joined by columnist Tim Kawakami to break down the Raiders' incredible 30-24 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that featured an NFL record for penalties and a franchise record for passing yards by Derek Carr.

    Dan Williams + Buccaneers preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 34:26


    Host Jimmy Durkin chats with Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams in sunny Sarasota, Florida, and previews this week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald and the Tampa Bay Times' Greg Auman. 

    Raiders-Jaguars postgame, Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016 17:11


    Jimmy Durkin is joined by Bay Area News Group columnist Marcus Thompson III to discuss the Oakland Raiders' 33-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and the upcoming week ahead in Florida. 

    Raiders-Jaguars preview, Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 23:16


    Jimmy Durkin previews the Oakland Raiders matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars with the Florida Times-Union's Ryan O'Halloran, the Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald and heads to the locker room to check in with Khalil Mack, Reggie Nelson and Jalen Richard.

    Raiders-Chiefs postgame, Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2016 15:46


    Jimmy Durkin and Jerry McDonald break down the Raiders' 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

    Jon Condo + Raiders-Chiefs preview, Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 34:08


    Jimmy Durkin chats with Raiders long snapper Jon Condo, Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald and Kansas City Star's Terez Paylor to preview this week's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

    Raiders-Chargers postgame, Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2016 15:09


    Jimmy Durkin chats with Bay Area News Group NFL writer Jerry McDonald after the Raiders' 34-31 win over the San Diego Chargers.

    Chargers preview, Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 32:55


    Jimmy Durkin talks with Raiders DE Khalil Mack, Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald and San Diego Union-Tribune's Michael Gehlken.

    Ravens postgame, Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2016 15:57


    Jimmy Durkin chats with Bay Area News Group columnist Marcus Thompson after the Raiders' 28-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens. 

    Kelechi Osemele + Ravens preview, Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 39:19


    Jimmy Durkin talks with Raiders left guard Kelechi Osemele, Baltimore Sun beat writer Jeff Zrebiec and Bay Area News Group's Jerry McDonald. Topics include Osemele's return to Baltimore, Marcel Reece's release and more.

    Raiders-Titans postgame, Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2016 12:47


    Jimmy Durkin chats with Bay Area News Group columnist Mark Purdy after the Oakland Raiders' 17-10 win over the Tennessee Titans. 

    Reggie Nelson + Titans preview, Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016 35:45


    Jimmy Durkin discusses the expectation Karl Joseph will see his first defensive snaps, chats with Raiders safety Reggie Nelson, NFL writer Jerry McDonald and Tennessee Titans beat writer Jason Wolf of The Tennessean. 

    Raiders-Falcons postgame, Ep. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2016 18:17


    Jimmy Durkin talks with Bay Area News Group NFL writer Jerry McDonald after the Raiders' 35-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

    Jalen Richard + Falcons preview, Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2016 28:08


    Talking with Raiders Jalen Richard and Bruce Irvin and reporters Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group and D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

    Raiders-Saints postgame, Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2016 15:03


    Jimmy Durkin talks with Bay Area News Group columnist Mark Purdy about Raiders 35-34 win over the New Orleans Saints.

    Karl Joseph + Saints preview, Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016 41:16


    Host Jimmy Durkin previews the Raiders' 2016 season opener against the New Orleans Saints. This episode includes conversations with Raiders rookie safety Karl Joseph, Saints beat writer Joel A. Erickson of the Advocate and longtime Bay Area News Group NFL writer Jerry McDonald. 

    Roster cut to 53, Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2016 15:05


    Host Jimmy Durkin discusses the Raiders cut to reach their 53-man roster and which players could be eyeing a spot on the practice squad. 

    Seahawks preseason postgame, Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2016 19:25


    Jimmy Durkin talks with NFL writer Jerry McDonald about the Raiders pending roster cuts following a 23-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks to wrap up preseason.

    Titans preseason postgame, Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2016 17:21


    The debut episode of Raiders Talk features Jimmy Durkin breaking down the preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans with the Bay Area News Group's Courtney Cronin.

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