Best Las Vegas Review Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Salvador Villa and Paul Shepard / BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 55:21

1y ago55:21

55:21

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Salvador Villa and Paul Shepard join the show to talk about Monsoon Mayhem, a big event coming up in Las Vegas in April. Also, stick around until the very end for some big news about the future of LAN Parties.By Lukas Eggen

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Behind the Voice host Abhi Jha 51:27

1y ago51:27

51:27

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Behind the Voice host Abhi Jha joins the show to talk about his inspiration for starting his podcast, how he feels about the state of the gaming industry and more. Abhi Jha: https://twitter.com/GaminMadness97 LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen…

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A few updates ... 19:20

1y ago19:20

19:20

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas answers a few of your questions and shares a few updates. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen or https://www.threads.net/activityBy Lukas Eggen

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Trine C. Jensen 43:57

1y ago43:57

43:57

Coach, actor and director Trine C. Jensen joins LAN Parties to talk about coaching voice actors, her journey into the entertainment field and more! Trine C. Jensen: https://twitter.com/TrineCJensen LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Game On! Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/21…

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Nick Button-Brown, Chair at Outright Games and Paul Sulyok, CEO and Founder of Green Man Gaming 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas brings you two interviews from DICE: Nick Button-Brown, Chair at Outright Games and Paul Sulok, CEO and Founder of Green Man Gaming. Lukas also gives an update about a Kickstarter for Game On!, a new digital gaming magazine. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2103037101/game-on-2 Green Man…

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Greg Miller returns 44:50

1y ago44:50

44:50

Greg Miller returns to LAN Parties to talk about co-hosting the D.I.C.E. awards, what role awards shows should play, Kinda Funny, the state of games media and more! Greg Miller: https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy Kinda Funny: https://twitter.com/KindaFunnyVids LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukasegge…

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Darrell Booker / Eric Ranks / John Cash 31:41

1y ago31:41

31:41

Get ready for three great interviews. Lukas Eggen sits down with Darrell Booker to talk about Microsoft's initiatives to making technology more accessible to all students, Eric Ranks to talk about why 22 Salute supports local events and how they support veterans and John Cash to talk about Cxmmunity! Darrell Booker: https://twitter.com/darrellbooke…

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GamerFest interviews: Alan Sitomer, PFS Diamond and Ahman Green 18:56

1y ago18:56

18:56

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas was at GamerFest to kick off Super Bowl week in Las Vegas. Lukas talked to Alan Sitomer, the founder of the United States Academic Esports League, PFS Diamond, a local high school student who won the high school Madden tournament, and former NFL running back Ahman Green, who is now the esports coach at t…

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NAVA President Tim Friedlander 22:45

1y ago22:45

22:45

Tim Friedlander, founder and president of the National Association of Voice Actors, joins LAN Parties for an important conversation about voice acting and AI. Tim talks about what some of NAVA's primary concerns are, how he feels about the recent SAG-AFTRA-Replica deal and what needs to happen to protect voice actors going forward. Tim: https://twi…

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Paige Blackcloud 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Actress Paige Blackcloud joins LAN Parties to talk about her Mass Effect fan film, Sole Survivor, her acting journey so far, SkillsHub and more! See the short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwNPTJjraQM Paige Blackcloud: https://www.instagram.com/paigeblackcloud LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.…

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Vegas Inferno owners Jairo Urcuyo, Krystyne Escalambre and Zack Fite 10:52

1+ y ago10:52

10:52

Vegas Inferno, Las Vegas' official Esports Team, celebrated Vegas Inferno Day on Jan. 6 at Valhallan Esports Training in Las Vegas. Check out three interviews with Vegas Inferno owners Jairo Urcuyo, Krystyne Escalambre and Zack Fite! Vegas Inferno: https://twitter.com/VegasInferno Jairo: https://twitter.com/Glyphics_ Krystyne: https://twitter.com/M…

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Jordan Minor, author of Video Game of the Year 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

Jordan Minor, author of the book "Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977" joins LAN Parties to talk to Lukas about his career at PC Mag, the inspiration for his book and more! Jordan Minor: https://twitter.com/JordanWMinor LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lu…

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Happy New Year! 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

10:12

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas shares some exciting news and shares some of your answers to some questions he posed on social media. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen and https://www.threads.net/@thelukaseggenBy Lukas Eggen

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Happy holidays! 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

52:51

Happy holidays! Lukas goes over a few updates, including an exciting announcement, before resharing his interview with Shawn Layden. This interview was LAN Parties' biggest of the year (and was picked up by a few outlets) and is an important conversation to revisit as we enter 2024. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https:…

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TFT Vegas Open interviews 17:49

1+ y ago17:49

17:49

Riot held the first TFT Vegas Open earlier this month. Lukas talks with Chris Cushman, a fan who traveled to the event, and Michael Sherman, Riot's Global Head of TFT Esports, about the inaugural tournament at MGM Grand. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Chris Cushman: https://twitter.com/CUSHTFT Michael Sherman: https://twitter.com/Ri…

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XSET co-owner Erin Ashley Simon 45:25

1+ y ago45:25

45:25

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Erin Ashley Simon, co-owner of XSET, joins the podcast to talk to Lukas about her career, what Las Vegas can do to improve its standing as an esports city, the state of the gaming and esports industries and more! Erin Ashley Simon: https://twitter.com/erinasimon XSET: https://twitter.com/XSET LAN Parties: http…

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Esports Awards interviews with Ana Xisdê, Hungrybox, Kevin Wallace and Mortal 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

Ryan Smith brings you interviews from the Esports Awards. Ryan talked to Ana Xisdê, Hungrybox, Kevin Wallace and Mortal. Lukas Eggen also shares some personal news. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ana: https://twitter.com/anaxisde Hungrybox: https://twitter.com/LiquidHbox Mortal: https://twitter.com/Mortal04907880 Ryan Smith: https:…

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Button Smasher CEO and founder Keith Waggoner 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Keith Waggoner, the founder and CEO of Button Smasher, joins LAN Parties to talk about how Button Smasher will change the game for reviews and ratings for video games, the Esports Awards and more! Keith Waggoner: https://twitter.com/KiWhikeith LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen…

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Ryan Smith returns! 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

He's back!!! Ryan Smith returns to LAN Parties to talk to Lukas about what he's been up to since he left, including a new show! Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thelukaseggen…

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Liana Ruppert 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Liana Ruppert, a gaming industry veteran with nearly two decades of experience, joins LAN Parties to talk about the state of the gaming industry and why things may have to get worse before they get better. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Liana Ruppert: https://twitter.com/DirtyEffinHippy Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen…

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Esports Awards CEO Mike Ashford 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

53:30

Mike Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards, joins Lukas to talk about what you can expect at the Esports Awards Nov. 29-30 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Esports Awards: https://twitter.com/esportsawards Mike Ashford: https://twitter.com/MikeAshford_ESA LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen…

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No Place Like Home | S3E8 41:23

1+ y ago41:23

41:23

In the final episode of Season 3, we go back to the beginning of what shaped Oscar Goodman, including the death of his late sister, whose death has impacted his life for decades. Despite his worldwide notoriety as a public figure and bon vivant, Goodman still finds some of his fondest memories tied to the place he calls home and the foundation for …

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TwitchCon interviews! 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

While Lukas was at TwitchCon, he's bringing you not one, not two, not three, but four interviews from the convention. You'll hear from Mario, a Marketing Specialist at Shure, Beth Woodruff, the Senior Director of Brand Integration and Innovation at Ally, Jon Pilon, the Community Engagement Lead at Alienware and Ashray, head of products at Streamlab…

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Truth Challenged | S3E7 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

You’ve heard from former reporters, members of law enforcement, mob family members, and experts. Some have referred to Oscar Goodman as a hero and others question some of his recollections. Now, Goodman gets the chance to respond as he hears from our guests for the first time.By Las Vegas Review-Journal | The Mob Museum

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Michael Sherman / Global Head of TFT Esports 15:30

1+ y ago15:30

15:30

Michael Sherman, Global Head of TFT Esports, joins LAN Parties for a special interview. Lukas sat down with Michael at the Aria to talk about a big upcoming tournament in Las Vegas.By Lukas Eggen

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From Mob to Mayor | S3E6 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

23:46

After rising to prominence defending some of the biggest names in organized crime and trying more than 300 criminal cases over his career, Oscar Goodman makes a big change — from mob attorney to mayor of Las Vegas. His wife, current Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman, also provides her take on being married to Goodman from the start of his career thro…

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Shawn Layden / Former head of PlayStation Worldwide Studios 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

50:38

Shawn Layden, former head of PlayStation Worldwide Studios, joins LAN Parties to talk about the state of the gaming industry and some of the challenges it faces. Shawn Layden: https://twitter.com/ShawnLayden LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggenBy Lukas Eggen

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Special Alan Wake 2 interview with Game Director Kyle Rowley! 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

50:05

Surprise! In this bonus episode of LAN Parties, enjoy a special Alan Wake 2 interview. Lukas talks to Game Director Kyle Rowley about how this game has evolved from Alan Wake, working within a connected universe, how other recent horror games influenced Alan Wake 2 and much, much more! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Alan Wake 2: htt…

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The War with the FBI | S3E5 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

24:07

The public and private war between Oscar Goodman and the FBI heats up with the Phil Leonetti case. Goodman represented Leonetti in Philadelphia and received backlash for going back to his hometown to represent him. Former special attorney Stan Hunterton breaks down why witnesses in high-profile cases might change their tune in court in favor of the…

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Talking TwitchCon with Mary Kish 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

29:47

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Mary Kish, Director of Community Marketing at Twitch, joins the show to talk about why TwitchCon moved to Las Vegas, what people can expect from this year's event and more. Twitch: https://twitter.com/Twitch Mary Kish: https://twitter.com/MerryKish LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: ht…

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Rats | S3E4 25:46

1+ y ago25:46

25:46

In Oscar Goodman’s words, “flippers are rats – and I wouldn’t represent rats.” He highlights several past and more recent cases where he feels this scenario occurred. Goodman’s disdain for flipping witnesses to obtain convictions extends back to another well-known name and mob associate: Frank Cullotta. Hear how Cullotta’s turn as a government witn…

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Esports caster Athena joins the show! 59:53

1+ y ago59:53

59:53

In this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas Eggen talks to esports caster Athena about how she got her start, her advice to new casters and more! Athena: https://twitter.com/HMAthenaCasts LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggenBy Ryan Smith and Lukas Eggen

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No Judgment | S3E3 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

30:31

Oscar Goodman’s long list of clients includes names like Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal and Meyer Lansky. The third episode focuses on Oscar Goodman’s relationships in and out of the courtroom with the crime associates. Goodman talks about the depiction of these men in the movie Casino and addresses some of the things the movie got wrong, including the po…

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October is STACKED / Nevada Esports Education Founder Hieu Le 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas Eggen talks with Hieu Le, the founder of the Nevada Esports Education League about their mission, what they have planned for the fall and TwitchCon and more!By Ryan Smith and Lukas Eggen

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The Ant | S3E2 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

36:50

Special Attorney Stan Hunterton starts by rolling back time through his description of what Las Vegas was during the mob era of the 70s. This will set the scene for helping the audience understand the mob’s presence in the community at a time that was very glamorous for our town. We will flash forward to today where Oscar talks about his homage to …

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Storm Rush Gaming founder Salvador Villa / Ryan's last episode?! 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

51:02

Lukas and Ryan talk to Storm Rush Gaming founder Salvador Villa about the organization's recent event and what they have coming up! The guys also celebrate Ryan's final episode with LAN Parties!By Ryan Smith and Lukas Eggen

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The Crime of the Century | S3E1 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

25:00

In the premiere episode, Oscar Goodman sets the stage for what has been described as the crime of the century. Oscar talks about how he landed in the middle of the Jimmy Chagra case in which Chagra allegedly paid Charles Harrelson $250K to murder Judge John Wood outside his home. This case put Oscar under the microscope and in turn, the spotlight o…

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Tripleclix Founder Chris Erb 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

40:14

In this week's episode, Ryan is out, so Lukas talks with Tripleclix Founder Chris Erb about how marketing to gamers can be done right, some of the partnerships he's worked on and more!By Ryan Smith and Lukas Eggen

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PAX West 2023 / Playstation Plus Price Increase 1:09:51

1+ y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

In this week's episode, Ryan hit the show floor for PAX West 2023 in Seattle for games, fun and a ton of interviews! Ryan talks with Charlie Scibetta, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications for Nintendo, we sit down with Chris Erb, Tripleclix Founder, Kermit Ball, Community Coordinator for Giants Software to talk about Farming Simulator and Bartosz…

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Little Nightmares 3 / JD Kelly 1:34:17

1+ y ago1:34:17

1:34:17

In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about Gamescom Opening Night Live, including Little Nightmares 3 and Rebel Moon, and Gran Turismo's opening weekend in the U.S. The guys also talk to actor JD Kelly about his career, how he is helping others and how he got connected with SkillsHub, a coaching website from Jennifer Hale. JD Kelly: https://…

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Takeaways: Projecting the 53-man roster 27:57

1+ y ago27:57

27:57

In this final episode of the Takeaways podcast, host Heidi Fang and Raiders.com contributor Harry Ruiz discuss possible moves the Raiders could make to have their first 53-man roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Cut day 2023 | Josh Jacobs returns to the Raiders 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

Sports. Entertainment. Little to no culture. Takes from the minds of two sportswriters who know a lot about nothing. In this episode, Ed and Adam discuss their thoughts on the Raiders final roster cuts to 53. Also discussed is the return of Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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First and 10 : The end of Raiders training camp 2023 14:11

1+ y ago14:11

14:11

In this episode of Vegas Nation First and 10 Vinny and Sam discuss their thoughts as the Raiders begin final roster cuts to 53 prior to the deadline at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 29. We also hear from Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and Assistant General Manager Champ Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Goodbye Mario / NEEL Maui Fundraiser 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

58:42

In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about Charles Martinet stepping away from voicing Mario, plus the Las Vegas Inferno win an award from the Las Vegas Weekly, Nevada Esports Education League is fundraising to help those affected by the fires in Maui and the Embracer Groups, mystery partnership that fell through has been revealed . LAN Part…

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Takeaways: Raiders-Rams joint practices heat up ahead of their preseason game 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

27:22

Takeaways host Heidi Fang and CBS 8 News Now sports anchor Logan Reever joins the show to give the latest on skirmishes and flashy play from the Raiders as they engage in joint practices with the Rams ahead of their second preseason game in Inglewood on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pokémon Presents / Emma Sherr-Ziarko 1:07:03

1+ y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan discuss all the big Pokémon news. The guys also chat about TMNT: The Last Ronin before interviewing actor and SkillsHub coach Emma Sherr-Ziarko about Zombies, Run!, how she got her start in acting and more! Emma: https://twitter.com/TheGreatDilemma LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod …

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First and 10: Raiders win first preseason game 34 - 7 over the 49ers 26:09

1+ y ago26:09

26:09

In this episode of Vegas Nation First and 10, Vinny and Sam discuss the Raiders' 34-7 victory over the 49ers in week 1 of the preseason. Also, Vinny and Sam discuss the performance of Raiders' rookie quarterback, Aidan O'Connell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Las Vegas Review-Journal

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LAN Parties Interviews Cort Pruett - Regional Sales Supervisor - Sony Electronics Inc 4:39

1+ y ago4:39

4:39

In this special interview, Lukas and Ryan meet Cort Pruett of Sony Electronics Inc on the showroom floor of Evo. We discuss Sony Inzone and how they are utilizing their resources to bolster their monitor and headphone game! Cort discusses the changes and what gamers can expect! Sony Inzone: https://electronics.sony.com/inzone-gaming-gear LAN Partie…

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LAN Parties Interviews Cyrus Rosenberg - Senior Licensing Manager Arcade1up 6:13

1+ y ago6:13

6:13

Lukas and Ryan speak with Cyrus Rosenberg of Arcade1up about their latest lineup in gaming cabinets and what they have in store for the future! Arcade1up: https://arcade1up.com/ LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/…

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Takeaways on Raiders-49ers joint practices, preseason game coming 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

23:57

Takeaways host Heidi Fang is joined by Myles Simmons from Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest with the Raiders joint practices with the 49ers at training camp, how that's preparing for their preseason game, and for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Las Vegas Review-Journal

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