Around the World of the NFL Podcast

Each week, Sports Illustrated's Raider Maven goes around the world of the NFL talking Las Vegas Raiders and all things pro football with Matt Hladik.

Each week, Sports Illustrated's Raider Maven goes around the world of the NFL talking Las Vegas Raiders and all things pro football with Matt Hladik.

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the pool that is Raider Nation. This sports franchise has amazing fans that span the globe, many of whom have never seen their beloved Raiders live.

We will take on such topics as:

• The rabid fan base that is: Raider Nation.
• The greatness and pioneering spirit of Mr. Raider himself: Al Davis.
• The Raiders and diversity: a legacy of leadership.
• A Raiders' perspective from the Big Apple.
• How widespread is the Raider Nation?
• There is no bandwagon in Raider Nation; they love their team.
• A look at Jon Gruden.
• How important was the hiring of Mike Mayock?
• The long term stability of the franchise.
• The Raiders road to the playoffs in the most challenging division in NFL football.
• The Raiders are holding a training camp in Henderson, Nev.
• The fit of the Raiders and Las Vegas.
• The Raiders are bringing their fan base with them, and building a new following in Las Vegas.
• Mark Davis' leadership investing in the Las Vegas experience.
• The Raiders' embrace of Las Vegas and how Las Vegas has embraced them.
• Al Davis casts a shadow over the NFL for good.
• The Black Hole and The Death Star, two new nicknames for Allegiant Stadium.
• The Al Davis torch.

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