Raw Room

Today's episode of the Raw Room features special guest Joshua Kalu, NFL veteran defensive back, as he shares his journey from Houston as an undrafted free agent to the NFL, Coach Bates and Kalu remember funny stories from their time with the Titans together, Kalu tells the squad about playing for Bo Pelini at Nebraska and his controversial firing, finding a spot in the league despite being undrafted and cut initially, his iconic field goal block against the Chiefs, Kalu tells the guys about h...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the full squad in the BRAND NEW STUDIO as the guys break in the new home field as they talk some of the latest news in the college and NFL football world including the NCAA changing the punishment for targeting penalties, the College Football Hall of Fame's questionable criteria keeping some legendary names out, the guys talk Randy Moss dominating at Marshall, the squad keeps it real about the Flag Football vs NFL Players drama, JC tries to defend Toos...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to discuss the latest in NFL free agency news, the guys recap attending the official Tennessee Titans logo and jersey reveal party, the guys rehash the Maxx Crosby failed trade to Baltimore, the Ravens pivoting to Trey Hendrickson, Kyler Murray heading to Minnesota, the New York Jets reuniting with Geno Smith, Daniel Jones getting a mega extension, the guys preview the Raw Room March Madness Bracket Challenge, the Big Back Hour retu...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to discuss the start of NFL Free Agency, as the guys discuss some of the major moves that have taken place across the league, the guys discuss the NBA's decision to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' "Magic City Monday", the fellas break down a lists of unbreakable NFL records, the guys shine some light on the good side of NIL, the guys get real about track speed vs football speed and if Iowa sprinter Kalen Walker could help the Iowa footbal...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as they discuss the latest drama in the football world including a wave of new proposed rule changes in college football including harsh penalties for tampering, a possible new targeting rule, the guys break down the worst college football jerseys of all time, the guys talk Jets coach Aaron Glenn falling asleep at the NFL Combine, the Lions trading David Montgomery to the Texans, Kirk Cousins' potential destinations, the guys go off...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as the guys react to Anthony Edwards and Draymond Green's comments on staying in Memphis on NBA road trips, the guys break down some of the off-season NFL news including the Chicago Bears possibly moving to Indiana, the new Tennessee Titans logo being leaked as JC shares a theory linking the logo and coaching staff, the squad discusses the NFL no longer sharing NFLPA Team Report Cards, the guys talk QBs being drafted in the top 5 an...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver, and LSU legend, DJ Chark as he joins the squad in studio as he discusses his journey from Louisiana to the NFL as he discusses his under-the-radar recruiting process, taking his single official visit to LSU, playing alongside and against future pros during his time in Baton Rouge and being selected to wear the esteemed #7 jersey for the LSU program, experiencing the coaching change from Les Miles to Ed Orgeron, JC and...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad back in studio as the guys recap the Seahawks Super Bowl win over the Patriots as they break down the key plays in the game, King keeps it real on Will Campbell's struggles vs the Seahawks pass rush, the guys react to Sam Darnold's unpredictable journey to being Super Bowl champion, the squad reacts to Bill Belichick not being selected as a first ballot Hall of Famer, the guys get real on the Jeff Teague/Zaire Franklin drama on a recent Club ...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features former Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions offensive lineman George Foster as he shares hilarious stories of his time in the NFL, having 60 different teammates at Georgia that went on the NFL, George shares stories about grinding through his high school career and how he ended up as a Bulldog, the guys remember going through intense workouts and drills, the guys compare ways to manage the physical toll of football during the season, the squad can't believ...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad battling through the snow storm to talk the dramatic NFC and AFC Conference Championship games as the Super Bowl matchup between the Seahawks and the Patriots is set, the guys break down Seattle's epic win over the Rams and New England's defense leading the way to a win over the Broncos, Sweet reacts to the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, the guys react to Shedeur Sanders getting selected to the Pro Bowl, the guys can't believe the likely-wors...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as Coach Bates is back in the building to talk about his experience with the Carolina Panthers this season, the guys break down all the big games from the football weekend including the CFP National Championship game as Indiana took down Miami, the guys recap the NFL Divisional Round games as the Broncos look to make the Super Bowl without Bo Nix after a dramatic win over the Bills and Josh Allen's questionable ball security, the Pa...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad recapping an action packed football weekend including the CFP and previewing the national championship game, the dramatic NFL Wild Card weekend, the guys recap their trip to Charlotte to see Coach Bates and the Panthers battle it out with the Rams, the guys weigh in on the future of the Steelers after Mike Tomlin's exit, the guys preview the next round of the NFL playoffs and make Super Bowl picks, the guys talk top high school prospects not ...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features special guest Uncle Bev aka Daron The Chef as the guys talk sports, food, and life this episode as the whole team hits the kitchen to make 3 of Bev's most viral dishes. This episode was recorded last off-season. Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Tr...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as they break down all the drama from the CFP and final week of the NFL regular season as the guys preview the CFP semi-finals, Ole Miss defensive tackle Jon Seaton joins us for our signature Hit 'Em Up segment as he discusses preparing for a stacked Miami defensive front, Sweet is hype for the Steelers winning the AFC North and securing a playoff spot by way of an instant classic with the Ravens, JC talks the Falcons assisting the ...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to close out 2025 as the guys discuss some of our top moments of the year, JC can finally put the LSU season to rest with a new era on the horizon, the squad recaps the bowl game festivities and all the crazy celebrations, the guys preview the next round of games in the CFP and make predictions, the guys talk the NFL's Christmas Day slate, Alex is hype for the Steelers big game vs the Ravens to decide a playoff spot, the discuss the...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as the guys celebrate the holiday cheer, recap the storylines from the first round of the CFP as they discuss whether the current format is sustainable, if the CFP committee got it right, former Texas A&M star defensive end Damontre Moore calls in as the guys go back and forth about the way the Aggies ended their season, the squad talks the Carolina Panthers currently sitting atop the NFC South, Caleb Williams and DJ Moore conne...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, and current Columbia High School head football coach, Sammie Coates as he joins the squad in studio as he shares his story of going from the small town of Leroy, Alabama to becoming a star at Auburn and then joining a star-studded Steelers team as he remembers the extreme ups and downs of his time at Auburn, seeing the work ethic of Steelers legends every day, Sammie tells the guys how he became head coach at C...

Todays' episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to talk about all the action from a dramatic college and NFL football weekend, as the guys react to the College Football Playoff selection drama, Notre Dame getting left out and opting out of a bowl game while Bama gets in, the guys recap the conference championship games and talk Heisman, the squad can't believe the Browns took Shedeur Sanders off the field for the game-tying 2 point conversion attempt against the Titans, the...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as the guys recap a wild football weekend from coaching changes in college to all the NFL drama as Jalen is super hype for the Lane Kiffin era to begin at LSU, King reacts to Auburn hiring Alex Golesh as the next Tigers head coach, the guys break down the big rivalry games from the weekend, things get heated as the guys discuss the College Football Playoff scenarios ahead of conference championship weekend and how much value a confe...

Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad gearing up for Thanksgiving football and an action packed rivalry weekend as the guys break down the biggest storylines across the football world including whether Lane Kiffin makes the jump from Ole Miss to LSU, King talks Auburn freshman quarterback Deuce Knight and the vibe during Iron Bowl week, the guys preview the Texas Longhorns big rivalry game with Texas A&M with SEC Championship game implications, the guys discuss the Shedeur Sa...