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Hosted by 14-year NFL veteran and offensive line cornerstone Richie Incognito, alongside co-host and two-time Super Bowl champion Christian Fauria, Initial Contact cuts through the daily noise of sports media to educate fans on the game like never before. By relying exclusively on the unparalleled insight of those who actually played and lived the game, the program separates itself by delivering a deeply authentic football education that actively builds up athletes and celebrates all 32 NFL franchises. Incognito leads the charge in taking audiences beyond the highlights to explore the visceral realities of life in the league, joined by Fauria and a premier lineup of Hall of Famers, All-Pros, legendary head coaches, and top insiders. Built on real locker-room honesty and razor-sharp analysis, Initial Contact elevates the conversation, giving fans the ultimate, unvarnished look at how professional football truly operates.
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WILL THE RAIDERS SHOCK THE BAY AREA? Richie & Christian Preview Week 9 & Shedeur’s QB1 Chances
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Nov 07, 2026 |
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DID THE RAIDERS FIX IT?! Richie & Christian BREAK DOWN Broncos Upset, Lamar Jackson & Week 8
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Nov 02, 2026 |
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CAN THE RAIDERS GET RIGHT?! Richie & Christian BREAK DOWN Lamar vs Josh & Week 8 Preview
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Oct 30, 2026 |
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RAIDERS BEATDOWN. Richie and Christian discuss the loss, Glenn’s HOT SEAT, & JANUARY CONTENDERS
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Do The Raiders Have A Chance vs. Rams? | Patriots Breakdown & The Jalen Hurts Problem
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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Raiders DISAPPOINT, Patriots ROLL & NFL Week 6 Recap
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Raiders STUN the Bills?! Week 6 NFL Predictions
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Oct 17, 2026 |
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INSANE NFL Week 5! Raiders FALL against the Patriots, Eagles COLLAPSE, 49ers Make a STATEMENT
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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Richie & Christian GO AT IT! Raiders vs. Patriots + Week 5 Predictions
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Oct 09, 2026 |
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Raiders’ WIN STREAK SNAPPED!?! Richie & Christian React to the Chiefs Loss + Week 4 Matchups
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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BROWNS ARE FOR REAL?! Richie & Christian REACT to Cleveland’s Statement Win & More
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Oct 02, 2026 |
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THE RAIDERS ARE BACK! Richie & Christian BREAK DOWN Raiders 3-0 Start, Drake Maye STRUGGLES & Cowboys’ COLLAPSE...
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Richie & Christian REACT TO the Packers’ AWFUL Start + HUGE Week 3 Storylines
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria Are HYPED After Raiders Start 2-0 + Week 2 Recap!
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Richie Incognito & Christian Are SHOCKED by Josh Allen & the Bills + Week 2 Predictions!
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Richie Incognito & Christian RECAP NFL WK 1 Shootouts, Bills’ AFC Dominance & Giants’ Statement Win
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria BREAK DOWN Rams-49ers, Maye’s Collapse & Pick WK 1 Winners
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria PREDICT the 2026 Super Bowl Contenders, NFC West Champs & MVP
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Introducing: Initial Contact
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Sep 14, 2026 |