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Immerse yourself in the heart of NFL action with Silver and Black Today, the quintessential podcast for all things Las Vegas Raiders. As an Audacy Original Podcast, this show stands out as the ultimate source for the most current news, expert analysis, and passionate discussions surrounding the iconic Raider Nation. Dive into a world where every play, every decision, and every moment is dissected and celebrated by the dynamic duo of Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton. Whether craving the latest team updates, seeking in-depth reviews of off-field strategies, or longing to connect with fellow fans, Silver and Black Today is your year-round ticket to the most comprehensive and engaging coverage of your beloved Raiders. Join us as we live and breathe the excitement of the Silver and Black – where true fandom never takes an offseason.

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12/17/21 - Raiders & Browns Mess w/Daryl Ruiter...
NOTE: This episode was recorded this week before the news of the Raiders vs. Browns being shifted to Monday night. Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about the Raiders embarrassing loss to the Chiefs and what it means for the future of 2021 and the franchise moving forward. Is it time to say goodbye to Derek Carr, Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller? The guys talk about the significance of the loss. Then, Daryl Ruiter, who covers the Cleveland Browns for The Fan 92.3 in Cleveland, joins us to talk about the COVID disaster that is this week's game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42 min
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Game Day: Week 14 vs. Kansas City - Is Derek Ca...
Our conversation this week has been around the most polarizing subject in all of Raider Nation: quarterback Derek Carr. After another subpar performance, and his career marred by late-season collapses, is it time to move on? Hosts Moe Moton and Scott Gulbransen have plenty to say. Jay Binkley of 610 Sports Kansas City talks all about the Chiefs current run and why he thinks they're on the brink of breaking out again.
45 min
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12/10/21: Should Raiders Move on from Derek Car...
After the Las Vegas Raiders tough loss at home last week against the Washington Football Team, many fans in Raider Nation are questioning if Derek Carr's time in the Silver and Black is coming to an end. Hosts Scott Gulbransen & Moe Moton take an objective look at Carr and how late-season troubles have been something consistent in the talented quarterback's career. Plus: former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman, and now the host of the Bleav in Chiefs Podcast, Joe Valerio talks all about the Kansas City vs. Las Vegas/Oakland/Los Angeles rivalry with some great stories.
42 min
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Game Day - Week 13: Raiders Climb Back in Playo...
The Las Vegas Raiders (6-5) face the Washington Football Team (5-6) later today at Allegiant Stadium and we're your unofficial pregame show. Hosts Moe Moton and Scott Gulbransen break down the Raiders chances to make the AFC Playoffs. You'll hear by DeSean Jackson and Kenyan Drake are vital to the team's playoff chances and we hear from the internet sensation "The Coin" guy Evan who tells us about his whirlwind adventure. We'll tell you why the Raiders will beat the WFT and more!
48 min
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12/3/21 - All Hail the Raiders Coin + Matthew P...
The Las Vegas Raiders are still riding high after their big win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving but a pivotal game vs. the Washington Football Team faces them this Sunday in Las Vegas. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton get you ready for the game. Guests include Evan - the guy who created the Raiders coin predictions which have been a Raider Nation internet sensation. His coin flips, published before the season began, have been perfect so far predicting every single Raiders game this season. We talk with Evan about why and how he created it. Plus: WFT beat writer Matthew Paras of the Washington Times previews this big game with us.
42 min
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GAME DAY - Week 12: Raiders Beat Cowboys to Hal...
The losing streak is over at three games. The Raiders take down the Cowboys in thrilling overtime fashion 36-33 thanks to a resurgent offense led by Derek Carr who bounced back nicely. Add in massive contributions by Hunter Renfrow and DeSean Jackson, and the Raiders looked like a different team offensively. We'll talk about the game, its implications and ask: what's Derek Carr's future with the Raiders if they make the playoffs vs. if they don't. We'll also talk about why we don't think Rich Bisaccia is the long-term answer at coach for Las Vegas no matter what happens over the remainder of 2021.
48 min
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11/26/21 - Raiders Beat Cowboys on Thanksgiving...
The Las Vegas Raiders (6-5) put an end to their three-game losing skid with a thrilling 36-33 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys (7-4) on Thanksgiving. After bombing on national TV in 2021, the Raiders recaptured their offensive prowess with Derek Carr, Hunter Renfrow, and DeSean Jackson leading the way. Hosts Scott Gulbransen & Moe Moton recap the game, its implications, and what the Raiders must do to truly make a playoff push for the rest of 2021.
41 min
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Game Day: Raiders vs. Bengals, Anthony Cosenza ...
Can the 5-4 Las Vegas Raiders get back to winning ways vs. the Cincinnati Bengals? We'll talk about why it's such a vital game for both teams and why Raider Nation should be a "no excuses" zone. Plus, Anthony Cosenza of Orange and Black Insider & Cincy Jungle joins us to talk Bengals and why they are so similar to the Raiders. Lastly, superfan and listener Rossi Biddle jumps in.
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11/19/21: Solomon Wilcots Talks Bengals & Raide...
We're back for Week 11 of the NFL as the Las Vegas Raiders host the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk with former Bengals player and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Solomon Wilcots about the similarities between the Bengals and Raiders. Wilcots previews the game and talks about the Raiders state of mind in 2021. Moe and Scott also talk about the abundance of excuses for the Raiders poor performance and why missing Henry Ruggs is not an excuse for poor offensive football.
42 min
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Game Day: Week 10 Sunday Night Matchup with Kan...
It's GAME DAY in Las Vegas for the Raiders as they welcome Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to Allegiant Stadium for Sunday Night Football. Matt Verderame of FanSided talks about the Chiefs struggles in 2021 and what the Raiders need to do to beat their AFC West rival. Plus: Scott and More talk about the DeSean Jackson signing and the complete sh*tshow that was the 2020 Raiders draft class.
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11/12/21: Raiders 2020 Draft Class, Huge Game v...
The Las Vegas Raiders wacky and tumultuous 2021 season continued with the release of former first-round draft pick Damon Arnette this week. Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk all about it and revisit just how bad the 2020 draft class looks now for the organization. Carrington Harrison of 610 Sports Kansas City talks Chiefs and the problem with Patrick Mahomes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42 min
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Game Day: Week 9 vs. Giants, Michael Troiano on...
It's game day at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as the Las Vegas Raiders (5-2) take on the New York Giants (2-6). Scott and Moe talk about the tough week in Raider Nation in light of the Henry Ruggs tragedy. Criminal defense attorney Michael Troiano talks with us about the legal road ahead for Ruggs and gives an overview of law governing incidents like this. We then switch to football and welcome Joe DeLeone, host of the Blue Blue View Giants podcast on the Bleav Podcast Network. He tells us why the Raiders might be in for a trench battle today in Jersey.
48 min
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Henry Ruggs Tragedy & Toll on Raiders, Patricia...
The Henry Ruggs tragedy and its impact on the Las Vegas Raiders is our topic to kick off our show as we look at it from a humanistic point of view. What does it say about culture, if anything, and why people who blame any of it on where it happened - in Las Vegas - are part of the problem. We then focus solely on football as we welcome long-time New York Giants writer Patricia Traina who also hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Traina talks about the Giants' struggle with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and whether or not Daniel Jones is a true franchise quarterback.
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Game Day: Raiders Bye Week Roundtable w/Murf of...
It's Silver and Black Today: Game Day but Las Vegas in the bye week which gives us time to reflect on the first 7 weeks of the season. The Raiders sit at 5-2 after a tumultuous 2021 and hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton break down the highs and lows. Popular Raiders Fan Radio host Murf joins the guys to talk about how Raider Nation is feeling and about his great charity work with the One Nation Foundation. Then, Evan Groat of the Just Pod Baby podcast gives us his surprises, disappointments and prediction for how the Raiders will do the rest of the NFL slate this season.
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10/29/21 - Raiders at the Bye Week, Dennis Acke...
The Las Vegas Raiders enter the bye week at 5-2 after a huge win at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite losing their coach Jon Gruden in the midst of a two-game losing streak, the Raiders, under interim coach Rich Bisaccia, are playing their best football of 2021. Hosts Moe Moton and Scott Gulbransen talk about the why and how the Raiders are playing so well despite the cards stacked against them. Veteran broadcaster and host of the Bleav in Raiders podcast Dennis Ackerman joins us and tells us why he thinks this Raiders team is playing so well in the post-Gruden era.
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Game Day - Week 7: Raiders Bounce Back, Jovan A...
We're back with your Las Vegas Raiders pregame show as the 4-2 Silver and Black host the Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) at Allegiant Stadium. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton recap the Raiders' best performance of the year vs. Denver and talk about how Greg Olson helped make it happen. The gang also welcomes DraftKings Nation writer Jovan Alford who gives us the game plan for the Raiders vs. Eagles later today. What matchups will make a difference? Will it be a blowout or a nail-biter? We're on every Sunday with your Raiders pregame show for Las Vegas. No BS, no narrative - just honest Raiders pregame talk.
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Raiders Rally to 4-2 + John Kincade Previews Ea...
The Las Vegas Raiders responded with a resounding drubbing of the Denver Broncos in Week 6 and hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton both agree the team showed resiliency and character in their first game since Jon Gruden's shocking resignation. Also: Moe and Scott give #RaiderNation a big: I TOLD YOU SO on Kenyan Drake. Jovan Alford of Draft Kings Nation previews the Eagles. Can the Raiders move to 5-2 before the bye week?
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Game Day: Week 6 - Andrew Brandt on NFL Targeti...
We kick off our Silver and Black Today: Game Day show on The Fan in Las Vegas looking back at the last week and the Jon Gruden scandal and resignation. We're joined by ESPN's business and legal analyst Andrew Brandt who says the NFL may have sacrificed Gruden to protect others embroiled in the Washington Football Team front office scandal. KMJ's Christopher Gabriel weighs in on the current Raiders crisis and Mark Davis' lack of visibility and Derek Carr's position with the team. Lastly, bring you part of our conversation with Michael Lombardi who said Gruden's nature never was a good fit for a man in charge of the football operation in Las Vegas.
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Gruden Fallout: Michael Lombardi on the Downfal...
While hosts Scott Gulbansen and Moe Moton rather talk about football, the shocking end of the Jon Gruden era in Las Vegas is the focus of our show this week. We talk about the events of last weekend, email links, and Mark Davis' absence in the public eye to deal with the crisis. We also talk with former Raiders front office executive Michael Lombardi who talks about Gruden's downfall in his return to the NFL. We also talk with legal experts Sam and Ash about whether or not Gruden may have a strong legal case if he was indeed targeted by the NFL as part of a possible coverup in the Washington Football Team investigation.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Jon Gruden Resigns as Las Vegas...
BREAKING NEWS: After more objectionable emails surfaced from Jon Gruden on Monday, the coach, saying he didn't want to be a distraction, resigned in a day of shocking events. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Evan Groat talk about the controversy and what it means for the Raiders moving forward.
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Game Day Week 5: Lorin Cox Previews Bears, Evan...
It's game day for the Las Vegas Raiders as the Silver and Black return home to host the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about the Raiders offensive line troubles, injuries, and ask why Kenyan Drake is the forgotten man. Plus, we welcome Locked on Bears podcast cost Lorin Cox who helps us preview the Chicago Bears. We close the show with Just Pod Baby podcast host Evan Groat who discusses the Raiders after four weeks and what they must do to beat the Bears today in Vegas.
48 min
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Raiders Lose to Chargers, Former Bears DE Corey...
The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their first game of the season to the Los Angeles Chargers and hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about why. Plus: the guys tell you "we told you so" about the Raiders offensive line issues which were front and center in the loss at SoFi Stadium. Also, they ask: where is Kenyan Drake and talk concerns with Raiders run defense. Former Chicago Bears DE Corey Wootton joins the guys to talk about the Raiders opponent this Sunday and the news Justin Fields is now the starting QB in the Windy City.
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Raiders Game Day Week 4: Derek Carr is on fire,...
We have to wait until Monday Night Football this week to get our dose of Las Vegas Raiders football, but it should be worth the wait. Scott and Moe are back to talk about the Raiders 3-0 start and the reasons why. Yes, the defense is better. Yes, the young wide receivers are hitting their stride. But, more than anything, the Raiders are riding on the arm of AFC Offensive Player of the Month Derek Carr. We discuss why it's something Raider Nation should be relishing. We also ask: why can't Raiders fans be happier? Then, our man Bryan Salmond from News 3 Las Vegas joins us on his way to Los Angeles to cover tomorrow's big game against the Chargers. He tells us why he says the Raiders will win and what they must do to fulfill his prophecy and move to 4-0.
48 min
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Raiders vs. Chargers Monday Night Matchup w/Gil...
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and doing it because of elite QB play by AFC Offensive Player of the Month Derek Carr. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about why Carr isn't just "the same old Carr" and why his early-season play deserves even more credit than some are giving him. Scott and Moe also welcome LA Chargers beat writer Gilbert Manzano of the LA Daily News who talks all about the Chargers and breaks down key matchups for Monday at SoFi Stadium - the Raiders vacation home!
42 min
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SBT Game Day: Week 3 vs. Dolphins - Defense is ...
It's game day in Las Vegas as the Raiders (2-0) return home to take on the Tua-less Miami Dolphins (1-1). The Raiders have a hot QB in Derek Carr but their defense has been nothing short of remarkable. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about the Silver and Black defense and why they're so effective under Gus Bradley. We liked talking to Dolphins Digest editor Jeremy Klump so much on our Friday The Mightier 1090 show, we invited him back for our game day show. He'll tell us why he thinks today's game will be a Raiders win.
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