Hour 1 - Not Ready Yet
Summary
Ben Maller argues the Raiders should start Kirk Cousins over rookie Fernando Mendoza in Week 1, citing Tyler Shuk’s successful delayed debut with the Saints as a model for building confidence. He also notes Patrick Mahomes’ absence from preseason action suggests caution regarding his knee recovery ahead of the Broncos matchup. The episode features guests Lorena and Coop discussing their upcoming Vegas meet-and-greet, car technology, and personal sports memories.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Late night chat and show logistics
Raiders QB strategy: Mendoza vs. Cousins
Mahomes preseason absence and Broncos matchup
Baseball recap and 'I was there' stories
Podcast promos and sponsor ads
Crowd surfing mishaps and car tech debates
Broncos win prediction and schedule analysis
Listener story: 1991 World Series tickets
Health ads and Trelvi/Zepbound commercials
State Farm and Organic Valley ads
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