Raider Nation Videocast - Oakland Raiders

Crusader Raider Keith Smith makes his annual trek to Oakland with fellow Raider fans Dave Chapman and his brother Richard. We visit the Black Hole tailgate and hear from Gorilla Rilla, who tells us about his upcoming trip to Germany to represent our troops. Black Hole Steph from RaiderFanRadio interviews Keith Smith for her show. We chat with Skull Lady, and a Raider Nation Podcast listener from LA, plus young Raider fan Nick.

We attended the 8th Annual Celebrity Crab Fest for the Biletnikoff Foundation, held in San Ramon, CA on November 9, 2007. Raider Greg was joined by Keith Smith and Dave Chapman, who flew from London, England for the Bears game that weekend. Greg interviewed Angela Biletnikoff, along with Raiders greats Jarrod Cooper, Ronald Curry, and Rod Martin. Greg asked Rod about his 3 interceptions in the Raiders Superbowl XVIII victory.

Raider Greg finds an undercover Chiefs fan, who he shames him into taking off the Raiders shirt he was wearing and putting on his Chiefs jersey. Greg asks Raider fans if they would ever wear the jerseys of opposing teams. We talk with Andre and Nicole from Germany, who came in for this game. Also Veronica and Buck from Austin, Texas. Also Mattie and Adam. We meet Raider Nation Podcast forum Hall of Famer Navy Rob, his dad and his two brothers. One of our tailgate regulars, Raider Rick, fresh from a traffic jam, shows up with young son Elijah. Finally, we hear from two Raider fans who tell us how they verbally abuse the visiting team’s players.e the visiting team’s players.

Road Trip to Qualcomm Stadium for the Raiders vs Chargers game on Oct. 14th, 2007. We join the South Bay Raiders Booster Club at their great tailgate party. We mingle with the crowd which included Gorilla Rilla, Tuzak, Violator, Dago Raider and Raiderette. Raider Greg also visits with some Chargers fans, including one who had a “We Want Marty Back” sign.We Want Marty Back” sign.

Raider Greg cant believe the most awesome Raider-Mobile he has ever seen. A $100,000 project with over 150 graphics in the paint job, 17 TVs, a 5,000 watt stereo system, and chrome, chrome, chrome! Recorded at Qualcomm Stadium prior to the San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders game on Oct. 14, 2007.

On the eve of the Raiders vs Chargers game in San Diego, Raider Nation Videocast is invited to a gathering of the South Bay Raiders Booster Club of San Diego. They meet at the Star Gazer Club in Chula Vista, just south of San Diego. We meet the club’s owner Mark, also Moses...the Vice-President of the South Bay Boosters. We speak with Papa Fred, a Raiders fan since 1961. Arriving on the scene is the famous “Gorilla Rilla” from Oakland, along with South Bay Booster members Dago Raider and Dago Raiderette. Also at the party is Raider personality “Tuzak”. Also a few Chargers fans dare to wander in.

Raider Nation Videocast takes a road trip to Miami. We arrive to find LOTS of Raider fans. Raider Greg talks with fans of both teams before and after the game. We run into a large group from Oakland, La Familia, plus other Raider fans from various places. We had a blast.

Pregame Tailgate for the Browns vs Raiders in Oakland, in which the Raiders get their first win of the 2007 season. Raider Greg strolls the parking lot. We see a Raider RV inside and out, created by Bob from Modesto. Robert Moorehead takes over the mic as he introduces his son Patrick, then takes around a great tailgate hosted by TailgatersBarbecueParty.com. We meet host Kingsford Kirk, BBQ Bob, and Rotisserie Ron. We also meet Warren Sulsby, a Raider fan all the way from Akron Ohio. We meet Raider Jerry, silver and black face paint and all. We even meet a Cleveland Browns fan who invades the tailgate making bold predictions. We are graced with words of inspiration and wisdom from the Pirate, and Señor Raiderman.

Raiders 2007 season opener vs the Detroit Lions on Sept. 9th. Greg speaks with "The Barbarian”, and we get his candid views and predictions on the matchup. We chat with Greg's fellow firefighters Dave and Rick, plus season ticket holder Raider Frank. Two east coast Raider fans tell us of their travels in support of the Raiders. We also run into Jeannette Thompson of the Raiders video team as she interviews tailgating Raider fans.

We visit Monster Park in San Francisco for the Battle of the Bay. Raider Greg chats with Raider fans tailgating before the game. We watch the Raiders and 49ers warming up, then we see actual game footage of the action, featuring some of the game highlights. Daunte Culpepper, Andrew Walter, and Josh McCown share the quarterback duties. LaMont Jordan makes some big plays along with Ronald Curry and Kirk Morrison. Greg’s son James commits mutiny when he hijacks the show by “borrowing” Greg’s microphone for a few comments.

Godfather Griz Jones, the 66th Mob, and Raider Nation honor Coach Lane Kiffin, his coaching staff, and Raiders players with induction into the 66th Mob family. Raiders players present include Michael Bush, Dominic Rhodes, Jarrod Cooper, Barry Sims, Michael Huff, Paul McQuistan, Zach Miller, Kirk Morrison, Sam Williams and more. Also on hand were Raider Greg, Gorilla Rilla, Shieldhead, Señor Raiderman, The Barbarian, and Dave from the Raidercast.

Draft day party at Ricky’s Sports Bar in San Leandro, CA, just a few miles from the Raiders home stadium. Raider fan regulars are there, Gorilla Rilla, Señor Raiderman, “The Original Shieldman”, Afrodeesiac, and more. Raider Greg, Randy, and friend Harvey enjoy the festivities as the Raiders select JaMarcus Russell with their #1 draft pick.

Part 2 of the Commitment to Excellence Award dinner in honor of Nnamdi Asomugha and his achievements. Raider Greg does a nice interview after the award with Stuart Schweigert. Greg also chats with Sherry Hoffman, President of the Northwest Raiders Booster club in Seattle. Sherry hosted a very nice tailgate prior to the Raiders/Seahawks game in Seattle in 2006. We also see part of a lively live auction of Raiders memorabilia.....where the bidding heats up after Raiders Amy Trask sweetens the pot.

Held at the Oakland Airport Hilton, honoring the achievements of Raiders Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Master of Ceremonies J.T. “The Brick”. Opening introductions by Safety Stuart Schweigert. Award introduction by Hall of Famer Willie Brown. Also video footage highlighting many of Nnamdi’s interceptions. Part 1 of 2 parts.

Al Davis has just introduced his new coach and we get the reactions of some who were in attendance. Raider Greg gets feelings from attendees and gives his own feelings. He speaks with Rebecca Black and Stoner Dude of RaiderFanRadio.com. We also hear from Godfather Griz Jones of the 66th mob.