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An audio attack from the Silver and Black! Lifelong Raiders fanatics RJ Clifford and Juan Soto take you on a vocal journey through everything Raiders like you were right there in the Black Hole. Passion, context, interviews and analysis you won’t get anywhere else. You’ve tried the rest, now try the best Raiders podcast on God’s green earth. Become a better Raiders fan and happier human by joining The Autumn Windbags!
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Raiders Defense Carries, Geno Struggles & Tom Brady Optics
0:00 – Cold open: RJ’s vasectomy & Korean BBQ bit
3:00 – Are the Raiders defense actually good?
6:56 – Blown coverages & secondary surprises
9:00 – We need takeaways: turnover ratio talk
10:00 – Geno forcing shots vs. coverage
12:05 – Blame pie: Geno, Chip, Pete, O-line, Jeanty
14:39 – Rookie mistakes & Pete Carroll’s tough love
17:34 – Chargers DC Jesse Minter vs. Chip Kelly
20:04 – Geno’s panic mechanics & lack of adjustments
21:28 – Tre Tucker separation issues
23:14 – Chip’s stubborn play-calling
25:10 – Where’s the creative run game?
27:23 – O-line whiffs are dragging the team
30:15 – Tom Brady coaches-box controversy
33:30 – Optics vs. reality: is there any real advantage?
36:06 – “Welcome to the dark side,” defending Brady as a Raider
41:01 – Commanders preview: Jayden vs. Mariota outcomes
43:17 – Pass-rush: Maxx Crosby vs. rookie Conerly
44:28 – Injury notes: JPJ, Bowers, O-line
44:59 – Key test: Raiders O-line vs. Commanders front
47:06 – Why committing to the run is non-negotiable
49:55 – TNF debate: scheduling pros/cons
50:41 – No, Geno ≠ Aaron Brooks 2.0
52:06 – Fan calls out “X-rated” talk
54:17 – Why Autumn Windbags is unique
56:08 – Soto fires back & new mini-segment
57:02 – Final thoughts & sign-off
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Raiders 1-0! McDaniels Embarrassed, Geno Proves Himself, O-Line Concerns
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Raiders Opening Day Countdown! Brock Bowers, Jeanty, Patriots Matchup & Maxx Crosby News
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Raiders Season Kickoff Countdown: 53-Man Roster, Amari Cooper, & More!
0:00 Raiders Season Countdown & Kindergarten Parenting
0:41 College Football Week 1 & Transition to Raiders Roster
2:40 Raiders QB Room: Geno Smith, Kenny Pickett, Aidan O’Connell
6:09 Running Backs: Gentry, Mostert, Zamir White & Surprises
10:23 Wide Receivers: Rookie Reps vs. Amari Cooper Debate
15:32 Tight End Room: Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ian Thomas
19:06 O-Line Talk & Ex-Raiders Around the League
21:17 Powers Johnson at Center? OL Depth Concerns
23:16 Defensive Line, Linebackers, & Eikenberg Confusion
29:36 Cornerbacks & Safeties: Placeholders & Depth Issues
34:05 Special Teams Praise & Defensive Worries
38:15 Practice Squad Breakdown
41:18 Amari Cooper Signing vs. Jacobi Meyers Drama
46:41 Pete Carroll vs. Spytek: Who Runs the Raiders?
51:16 Amari Cooper Fit with Pete Carroll vs. Gruden History
55:23 Gruden Flashback & “Unfinished Business” for Cooper
57:21 Raiders Movie Talk: Nnamdi Asomugha in Hollywood
59:28 What Up, Windbags – Gruden’s Draft Record Debate
1:04:32 Old Raiders on New Teams
1:06:27 Media Beef? The Hondo Carpenter Report
1:08:20 Next Week: Raiders vs Patriots Game Preview!
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Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Why the Raiders Could Shock the NFL in 2025
0:00 Show Open – RJ live from Shanghai
0:46 Why No Show Last Week
0:59 Raiders Season Countdown & Roster Cuts
1:38 Spytek’s Strategy: Patient Now, Aggressive in 2026
3:20 Raiders Secondary Overhaul Explained
5:08 You Can’t Be Fat and Have No Personality
5:38 Trey Hendrickson Rumors Heat Up
6:46 Do We Believe Hondo Carpenter’s Report?
10:25 The Media Rule: Truth vs. Bullshit
12:13 What Hendrickson Would Cost the Raiders
14:49 Why Trey Hendrickson Is Elite
17:10 Sack Machine, But Not Khalil Mack
18:17 Bengals’ Stubborn Ownership
20:07 Could Raiders Realistically Land Hendrickson?
21:19 Maxx Crosby + Trey Hendrickson: NFL’s Best Duo?
22:12 Ashton Jeanty’s Preseason Breakout
23:47 Does Jeanty Need to Change His Running Style?
25:06 Frank Gore Longevity Lesson
27:37 Coaching Jeanty: Foot on the Gas, Be Smart
29:08 Archie Manning’s Advice to Arch
30:01 Reasons for Raider Optimism in 2025
31:41 Geno Smith Upgrade at QB
32:07 From Worst Staff to Pete Carroll & Chip Kelly
34:34 Bill Barnwell: Raiders Will Improve
35:35 Geno Smith by the Numbers
36:12 Turnover Margin: The Real Killer Last Season
38:00 Pete Carroll’s Emphasis on Takeaways
39:17 Raiders’ Fumble Recovery Rate From Hell
41:25 Secondary Will Improve… Or Else
42:18 AFC West Reality Check
43:49 Why 3-3 in Division Could Be Huge
44:22 Raiders’ Strange 2025 Schedule
45:02 Hood Up, Windbags: YouTube Comments
47:03 Algorithm Issues Explained
47:48 Parsons vs. Mack vs. Maxx Debate
50:27 Why Special Players Are Worth Paying For
51:01 “She’s Perfect Except…” Analogy
51:33 Closing – Postgame Show & Next Week’s Preview
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
RAIDERS Preseason Depth Chart BREAKDOWN! Micah Parsons Trade Rumors, Tom Brady at Camp
00:00 - Raiders Season Countdown & Period Math
00:38 - Raiders vs Seahawks Preseason Primer
03:35 - Trivia Fumble: AFC East History
04:55 - First Depth Chart Reaction: Offense
06:10 - Jackson Powers-Johnson vs Jordan Meredith
07:45 - Backup QB Battle: AOC vs Cam Miller
10:25 - Pete Carroll’s Depth Chart Philosophy
11:45 - No Throwaway Players: Why Every Snap Matters
13:34 - RB2 Battle: Zamir White vs Raheem Mostert
14:18 - Dante Thornton WR1 Potential?
16:53 - Defense Depth Chart: Surprises & Trends
17:45 - Thomas Booker = Hidden Gem?
20:11 - Defensive Line: High Ceiling or High Risk?
22:12 - Linebackers = Raiders' Best Unit?
24:22 - Raiders DREAM Trade: Micah Parsons Breakdown
27:17 - Jerry Jones vs Micah Parsons: Contract Drama
30:34 - What Would You Trade for Micah Parsons?
35:37 - A GOAT Shows Up at Camp (Literally)
36:47 - Tom Brady at Camp: Spy or Motivator?
39:14 - Brandon Hunt: Raiders' Secret Weapon
41:04 - Everyone’s Incentivized to Win Now
42:55 - The Booker-for-Bennett Trade Explained
43:22 - Antonio Pierce in Chiefs Red?!
44:54 - Raiders vs Seahawks: What to Expect Tonight
45:17 - Fake News: Raiders Starters Playing?
47:04 - Revenge Game Vibes in the Preseason?
48:23 - Should Starters Play in Preseason?
50:08 - What Do We Want to See Tonight?
52:02 - Young Guys to Watch & Chip Kelly Run Game Hopes
53:29 - Jackson Powers-Johnson = Defensive Tackle?!
54:50 - Kolton Miller Extension: Smart Move
56:19 - What Up Windbags: Wilkins Comments
58:07 - Final Thoughts & Tonight’s Live Show Preview
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Christian Wilkins: What We Know (And Want to Know) - One Question for Each Game This Season
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Jamal Adams Signs with Raiders | Pete Carroll Talks Big | Maxx Crosby Loves Violence
00:00 – Soto's Sick Day (Still Playing Hurt)
01:46 – Raiders Training Camp Begins
02:07 – Position Battles: Offensive Line, X WR, Secondary, Linebacker
07:52 – Jamal Adams Signs with the Raiders
11:08 – Veteran Leadership in Every Room
13:13 – Can Jamal Adams Still Ball Out?
15:01 – Role Flexibility on Defense
17:07 – Raiders Waive & Sign Multiple Players
20:04 – Pete Carroll: “We’re Going to Win a Bunch”
23:26 – Why Pete Carroll Immediately Raised the Raiders’ Floor
28:43 – Christian Wilkins Injury Update
31:09 – Deuce Gruden & the MMA Gruden Family
35:01 – Maxx Crosby’s 100% Fight Rate in Joint Practices
38:37 – Maxx Crosby Was Built for MMA
41:10 – Comedian GOATs: Richard Pryor, Carlin, and Joke Thieves
43:57 – DJ Glaze vs. Kolton Miller Rookie Year Debate
48:26 – OnlyFans Star Spotting at the Airport
54:16 – Outro: Soto Survives the Episode
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Every Raiders Rookie’s Biggest Training Camp Storyline + Shane Gillis DOMINATES the ESPYs
0:00 - Welcome to Episode 323
0:22 - Rookies are officially reporting!
1:09 - Parenting = NFL offseason?
1:20 - Baby poop, chiropractic sorcery, and farting on the table
2:37 - RJ’s awkward Will Compton story at UFC Nashville
4:04 - Will Compton, Gus Bradley, and Bustin’ With the Boys
5:12 - Kid Rock at UFC and “Hello, fellow children”
6:30 - What’s a Kid Rock tooth worth on eBay?
7:52 - Shane Gillis hosts the ESPYs
8:44 - Question of the Day: Greatest comedian of all time
13:32 - Shane Gillis is a "13-tool" comedian
15:47 - Raiders rookie training camp storylines
17:06 - Ashton Jeanty: Can he deliver immediately?
17:57 - Jack Bech: Will his contract keep him off the field?
20:08 - Darian Porter: Project cornerback in a young DB room
22:27 - Caleb Rogers: Experience vs. athleticism at guard
23:46 - Charles Grant: Insurance policy on the O-line?
26:42 - Dont’e Thornton: Chip Kelly’s project or offensive key?
29:11 - Tonka Hemingway: Wilkins insurance at DT?
31:06 - JJ Pegues: Raiders’ 3-phase wild card
34:32 - Tommy Mellott: Next Deebo Samuel or special teams ace?
38:38 - Cam Miller: Aiden O’Connell’s replacement?
44:01 - Cody Lindenberg: Can he crack a crowded linebacker room?
48:07 - Brock Bowers' glorious mullet and haircut talk
52:49 - Maxx Crosby drops a rap EP… please no
55:06 - Maxx Crosby’s Juneteenth joke at the ESPYs
56:12 - Raiders movie speculation: Cage as Al Davis
58:58 - Tom Brady’s owner's box = date night tryouts
1:00:03 - CFB schedules: RJ vs Soto’s teams
1:02:00 - Show wrap-up – Training camp is HERE!
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Can Geno Smith & Pete Carroll Turn the Raiders Into Contenders?
0:00 Intro + Geno Smith in Domes: The Numbers Are INSANE
8:30 Dont’e Thornton Jr: Raiders' Secret Weapon?
17:04 Rookies Getting Reps: The Long-Term Play
20:01 Trey Tucker vs. Jack Besch: Let the Best Man Win
25:23 Michael Mayer’s Comeback & Pete Carroll’s Psychology
32:00 Kolton Miller’s Shoulder & O-Line Depth Chart Drama
37:20 Patty the Baddie Meets Kolton Miller 😂
37:44 Tom Brady’s Celebrity Smash Tour 💋
42:57 Al Davis Movie Hype: Cage + Bale Breakdown
44:38 11-12 Wins? Geno, Brock, Jenty & Schedule Outlook
54:17 Supporting Cast for Jenty + RB Value Breakdown
59:06 Radio Notes, Killing for Clicks, and “Whose Line” Talk
1:00:13 Brady x Britney? Who We Want in the Owner’s Box
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