Listener sentiment
Recent listener sentiment has swung sharply positive following a mid-2025 reformatting that replaced the show's earlier multi-host beat-writer panel with a two-host pairing of The Athletic's Ted Nguyen and former Raiders offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse. Reviewers describe the change as a dramatic upgrade, praising the natural chemistry between the two, the blend of Nguyen's accessible tactical analysis with Newhouse's player-level perspective, and a noticeable improvement in overall listenability — several listeners note the show went from a tough sit to required listening overnight, and even non-Raiders fans cite it as worthwhile NFL content. Prior to the format change, recurring complaints centered on poor audio quality for non-Nguyen hosts, a lack of on-air chemistry and enthusiasm from the beat-writer panel, and a sense that the show didn't feel like a fun hang; those criticisms have largely disappeared in the current window. The one notable recent piece of negative feedback focuses not on content quality but on timeliness — a listener flagged slow turnaround on game recaps and missing preview episodes during the final stretch of the season.
Apple4.1 · 30
Summary generated Jul 3, 2026
