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Hondo Carpenter

Hondo Carpenter

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. is an award-winning sports journalist who brings decades of experience to his role as editor and publisher, and beat writer for our Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL coverage. Carpenter is a member of the PFWA, FWAA, and USBWA.

Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell
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Podcast: Examining Eight Raiders Entering Their Money Year

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast examines key Silver and Black players entering their money year for Raider Nation and completes an analysis of their game and expectations.

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Tom Brady appears at American Dream for the grand opening of Card Vault by Tom Brady, a sports card and memorabilia retailer, East Rutherford, Friday, Apr. 11, 2025.
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Podcast: Tom Brady, Cam Miller, Latest from Arounnd Raider Nation

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast explores Tom Brady's role as owner, the strength and conditioning of the Silver and Black, QB Cam Miller, and much more.

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Las Vegas Raiders DE Tyree Wilson
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Podcast: Raiders Set Up for Definitive 2025 & a Former Raider Back to the NFL?

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast discusses the Silver and Black being set up for a definitive 2025, and a former Raider preparing for an NFL return.

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Las Vegas Raiders Pete Carroll
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Podcast: Las Vegas Raiders are Making a Big Splash this Offseason

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast digs into the big splash Raider Nation is making across the NFL to retool the Silver and Black.

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Las Vegas Raiders Team Headquarters
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PODCAST: 3 Reason for Raders to be Optimistic Part Three

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast offers our final episode in a three-part series on why the Raider Nation should be optimistic about the future of the legendary Silver and Black.

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Las Vegas Raiders John Spytek & Pete Carroll
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PODCAST: 3 Reason for Raiders to be Optimistic Part Two

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast offers a second in a three-part series on why the Raider Nation should be optimistic about the future of the legendary Silver and Black.

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Las Vegas Raiders John Spytek, Mark Davis, and Pete Carroll
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PODCAST: 3 Reason for Raiders to be Optimistic Part One

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast begins a three-part series on why the Raider Nation should be optimistic about the future of the legendary Silver and Black.

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Las Vegas Raiders John Spytek & Pete Carroll
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Podcast: Raiders Attacking the Offseason

Our latest episode of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast offers you a look at how the Silver and Black are attacking the offseason.

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Apr 25, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll at a news conference introducing Ashton Jeanty as the first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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Podcast: Final Observations from Draft, Scouting Raiders' UDFAs

The Las Vegas Raiders are through with the 2025 NFL Draft and they have signed a host of undrafted free agents. Our Hondo Carpenter digs into it.

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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek on radio row during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Podcast: Complete Recap of the Las Vegas Raiders' Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders have completed the 2025 NFL Draft and our Hondo Carpenter is bringing you the full breakdown.

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Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team wide receiver Jack Bech of TCU (7) runs after a catch during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Podcast: Recap of the Raiders' 2025 NFL Draft Day 2

The Las Vegas Raiders had a productive Day 2 of the NFL Draft, making two trades and landing four players. Our Hondo Carpenter breaks it all down.

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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number six pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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PODCAST: Recapping Day 1 of the Raiders' 2025 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State's Ashton Jeanty in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This episode of the podcast breaks it down.

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