JAMES
James is an Oakland Native that has been a Raiders fan since a child despite the fact that they were located in LA during his youth. More than just a fan, some might refer to his love for the Raiders as an unhealthy obsession. James began writing about the Raiders in 2009 after realizing that his incessant need to talk about the Raiders was a less than stellar way of making and keeping friends who were simply not very interested. After stops at Bleacher Report, SB Nation and www.BayAreaSportsGuy.com, James became the managing editor of cover32.com/Raiders. In January of 2017, James left cover32 in order to focus on Black Hole Banter and expand it to include the BHB Blog. You can follow him on Twitter @OaklandAboveAll.
YOUR BOY Q
Your Boy Q is a Bay Area native that currently resides in Central Texas (Waco) and has been a die hard Raider fan since birth, and a guy who has worked at a variety of radio stations since 1999. Up until 2012 music was his area of expertise. In August of 2012 he was given a opportunity to join ESPN Central Texas and work as a co-host of a three man sports talk show called “Unecessary Roughness”. As a radio station that is based in Central Texas we talk a lot of Cowboys, Texans, Baylor and other regional teams but that does not stop me from bringing up the Raider Nation as often as possible (always Representing ). When not at the radio station or on location somewhere, he tries to go into hiding at home and hang out with his wife and family as a way to decompress. Sports and Music go hand and hand and he feels blessed to be able to do both professionally. You can find him on twitter @YourBoyQ254.
KRIS
Kris is the nerd on the left, wearing Raider gear to the golf course. Growing up in Southern California, he has cheered for the silver and black as long as he can remember. Just like James, he started obsessing over this team when they were in Los Angeles, and that didn’t stop when the team moved back to Oakland. He started writing for Black Hole Banter in early 2018, then did some Raider podcasting elsewhere for a while before he came back to us. He was named Managing Editor of the blog in August of 2019, giving him a platform to express his (mostly optimistic) opinion with all of Raider Nation on a consistent basis. You can find him spending way too much time on Twitter @KrisWysong.
I want to email you a larger version of the logo so you have it for better resolution. Not able to upload it here. Email me back and I’ll attach it. Let me know if you need it edited. jz
Thoughts after week 2. I am not very worried about the offense, the 1st half production will work itself out. The “D”, James has preached about gelling time, wow is it painful. Bruce Irving talked about a lack of communication on the D line after the week 2 loss. This is the gelling time we need. I think the D line and the secondary will improve. The line backing corp, is a problem, as we all thought. Love the show, thanks guys.
The Raiders are not trying to be a committed to excellence, they are trying to get rid of all of Al Davis’ part in the team. MD has been forced to fire Al’s people.
The NFL and other owners are telling the people the NFL put in control of the Raiders to
The NFL cares about making money and the Raiders’ brand can make money. Fans are being scammed and fooled into believing the new Raiders are trying to build a winner and the raiders are moving to better make money to bring in more players. Its about the money.
These are the people who have money in the Raiders fans need to talk to them.
Gill Business Group
1665 Burckhardt Lane
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-5982
(815) 235-1879 (fax)
Raider Industries
17967 Summer Lane South
Fraser, MI 48026
James Dunn
Principal
Hey guys!
A fan for 20 years of the Raiders from Denmark here. Just stumbled upon your podcast this year, and I have to say, I friggin love it. Much of my confidence in this season have deflated somewhat the last couple of weeks, but the support for our team will continue with full force, as will the support for you guys and your great work. (And hey at least I can still be on my brothers case, he’s a Giants fan. Ouch)
All the best all the way from Denmark.
That’s awesome! We love hearing about Raiders fans from all over! So cool to have someone all the way from Denmark! Thanks so much for checking out the site and glad you enjoy it!!
Well, we all know the Raider Nation is strong and global. 😊 and btw one of the absolute best things about your podcast compared to others are the interviews with journalists covering the opponents. Sets you guys apart and above the rest. Kudos to you both and Go Raiders!
Hey Q and James, started listening to the podcast last year and I have to say it’s the best by far. Huge fan and I always look forward to listening every week. Shout out from Allentown, Pennsylvania. I’m a Die Hard Raiders fan and always repping it here in PA.
Thank you!!! Thats awesome to hear. We are always excited to know people enjoy the podcast and really appreciate the support.
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Maybe I’m doing it wrong. I already listen to Q on locked on pod on spotify but for some reason there are issues playing Black Hole Banter on spotify. The episodes are searchable and selectable but they do not play which is unfortunate. Fellas I need my 1 and 2 pods to be on the same platform. You are too good for me to miss any.
Thank you!! We are new to Spotify and only just signed up with them. I will try and figure out why it’s not working!