REALITY CHECK

RaiderNation - With Fernando Mendoza taking over at Quarterback, how do you think this Raiders offense will change, and why? 28:19 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) takes us inside the huddle ahead of Mendoza's debut at QB1, and tells us what he expects to see from the Raiders and the rookie QB against Seattle We hear from WR Tre Tucker to get his thoughts on the season, ahead of their Week 10 matchup and what he is hoping for on Sunday vs. the Seahawks 1:33:19 - Andrew Destin (The Athletic - Seahawks) gives us a preview of the Seahawks, the Raiders Week 10 opponent, and what they'll be doing to try to stop Mendoza and the Raiders on Sunday   Q & Ari's NFL Week 10 Quick Picks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Thoughts on the Raiders trading Cousins to the Vikings; the 3rd round pick they got in return, and now it being Mendoza time, how are you feeling? 28:28 - Ted Nguyen (The Athletic - Raiders) reacts to the Raiders trading Cousins, the value of the 3rd round pick they received, and what he expects from Mendoza as he takes over as QB1 We go live to GM John Spytek and HC Klint Kubiak's presser to get their immediate thoughts on the Cousins trade and the future with Mendoza as starting QB 1:13:48 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) takes us around the league as we turn the page to Week 10, and weighs in on today's NFL trade deadline moves, including the Raiders trading Cousins 2:01:42 - Sam Gordon (LV Review Journal - Raiders) sits down with Q to give his perspective on the Cousins trade and its impact on the team, as well as Mendoza's future as QB1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is your newfound reality about this team, year 1 under HC Klint Kubiak? It can be a harsh reality, something positive or even a combo of the two 26:47 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) reacts to the Raiders loss and tells us how they can clean up their self-inflicted struggles and why the team is still headed in the right direction   We take you inside the Raiders locker room with rookie S Treydan Stukes, who had his 2nd interception of the season, and his thoughts on where the team stands after 9 weeks 1:14:31 - Bill Barnwell (ESPN/Bill Barnwell podcast) talks Raiders and shares his NFL insight on the league's big storylines, as we wrap up Week 9 into tomorrow's trade deadline 1:34:38 - Nick Bogdanovich (Boomer Sports - Head of Trading) joins Q with the latest in the NFL betting world this week, including potential SB favorites, and how the Raiders look this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Keys to victory: What will it take for the Raiders to get the win, and who will be the key players for you in this game? 26:47 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) gets us ready for Sunday's big rivalry game vs. the 49ers with his insight on the Raiders and what they need to get a win against one of the top NFL teams 46:54 - Paul Guttierez (Raiders.com) joins Q to talk Raiders and his 2014 book, "100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die", including his chapter on the great Ricky Ricardo 1:11:54 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) tells us what been seeing at Raiders practices all week, what the vibes are ahead of this matchup, and her keys for a Raiders victory 1:37:45 - Matt Maiocco (NBC Sports - Bay Area) gives us another preview of the 49ers, what can we expect from a strong Niners squad, and who will walk away with a win in the Battle of the Bay 2:00:53 - Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com) checks in with sports betting advice for the NFL and CFB matchups this weekend, including the Raiders in the Battle of the Bay and UNLV vs. Wyoming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What do you see from the 49ers, offensively or defensively, that you are most concerned about in this game? 28:58 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) sets the scene for the Battle of the Bay with his insight on the Raiders after 8 weeks, and what they'll need to do for the win on Sunday 48:33 - Charles Davis (CBS Sports - NFL/CFB) takes us around the NFL for Week 9, with his thoughts on the Raiders season so far, and when it's finally time for Fernando Mendoza We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go inside the Raiders locker room with NFL Salute to Service nominee, DT Adam Butler, as well as rookie CB Jermod McCoy  1:34:10 - Vic Tafur (The Athletic) gives us a closer look at the Raiders Week 9 opponent, the 49ers and what we can expect from this team during a big rivalry game in the Bay Q & Ari's NFL Quick Picks for Week 9! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What does this week's game, the Battle of the Bay, 49ers vs. Raiders mean to you, and why? We go inside the Raiders locker room with 2nd year WR Jack Bech and get his thoughts on this season, as he is fresh off an injury, hoping to make an impact  46:44 - Amber Theoharis (Raiders.com - Silver & Black Show) joins Q to talk all things Raiders and tells us what she expects to see in Week 9's big rivalry matchup with the 49ers in the bay We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear from Maxx Crosby and Quay Walker, both fired up to head to the Bay, hopefully to upset San Franciso in a big rivalry game  1:33:34 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) gives us a look at the big news and storylines around the league, as we move forward to Week 9, and the Raiders get ready for the Battle of the Bay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Which players would you like to see get more playing time or a bigger role going forward? 26:38 - Lincoln Kennedy (Raiders Analyst) reacts to the win against the Jets, what he learned about this 4-4 Raiders team, 8 weeks into the season, and his early thoughts on the 49ers matchup 46:14 - James Herrera (Wounded Warrior Project - VP of Physical Health) tells us all about the Wounded Warrior Project and their upcoming NFL Salute to Service Solider Ride We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): It's that time of year; trade deadline rumors... So, we hear the good ol National Media's ideas of trading Kirk Cousins 1:33:27 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) takes us around the league with news and notes, ahead of Week 9 and the upcoming trade deadline, including what the Raiders may or may not do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who is getting your game ball, and why? How are you feeling about this team at 4-4, after 8 games and 2 quarters of the season in the books? We made it! We hear from Special Teams guru, Dylan Laube, who finally got us our kick return for a TD that Q has been begging for, and how Laube feels after a huge accomplishment and a win 26:18 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his takeaways from a much-needed Raiders win, and what he sees for this 4-4 team heading into another tough stretch of games We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go inside the locker room with some big contributors in the Raiders win, Dylan Laube, Michael Mayer and Maxx Crosby 1:34:01 - Max Toscano (Remember the Tight Ends) shares his expertise on TEs and breaks down his video "Why Brock Bowers Should Win the Jimmy Graham WR Fight" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What will it take for the Raiders to get a win on Sunday? Your biggest key to success, how do they stop the bleeding? Who will have the biggest impact on this game? We hear from RB Dylan Laube, who has been coming up big for Special Teams all season long, and was named captain for the Week 8 matchup vs. the Jets  28:34 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) sets the scene for Sunday's Raiders/Jets game in NY, what they will need for this win, and how a loss will impact the future   We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go inside the Raiders locker room with DE Kwity Paye, who talks about how the team can get back to winning 1:13:11 - Antwan Staley (The Athletic - Jets) helps us get ready for Sunday vs. the Jets, with one more look at a game the Raiders should win, while the Jets have something else in mind We go back inside the locker room to hear from two WRs, Donte Thornton, Jr. and Tre Tucker as well as rookie CB Hezekiah Masses, ahead of Sunday's game that will require all hands on deck 1:57:29 - Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com) comes through with his sports betting picks for this weekend's CFB and NFL matchups, including the Raiders/Jets and UNLV/NIU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What will this week's game and performance vs. the Jets prove to you about this team, and why? Any expectations for the Raiders to buy or sell ahead of the November 10th trade deadline? 27:26 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) checks in with his Raiders insight on the expectations for Sunday in NY, and his early thoughts on the upcoming Trade Deadline  45:27 - Ari Meirov (33rdTeam.com) gets us ready for NFL Week 8, with the Trade Deadline around the corner, and what he's been seeing among the NFL and the Raiders We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Back into the Raiders locker room with LB Nakobe Dean, who talks about being accountable for himself and his teammates, whether rookie or veteran 1:31:49 - Zack Rosenblatt (The Athletic - Jets) gives us another look at the Jets, their strengths, weaknesses and what we could see from an equally hungry team on Sunday Q & Ari's Week 8 NFL Quick Picks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.