e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1 ede2f1de-d616-4074-a9c6-b346010516f2 cb98ed83-085d-450c-90bd-b4c500fd3d14 a8307bbf-f5a3-40de-957e-b4c500fd40fb en-US Initial Contact https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-initial-contact-345209357 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.

]]> episodic 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. iHeartPodcasts applepodcast@howstuffworks.com iHeartPodcasts 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/cb98ed83-085d-450c-90bd-b4c500fd3d14/image.jpg?t=1789399327&size=Large Initial Contact https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-initial-contact-345209357 INSANE NFL Week 5! Raiders FALL against the Patriots, Eagles COLLAPSE, 49ers Make a STATEMENT INSANE NFL Week 5! Raiders FALL against the Patriots, Eagles COLLAPSE, 49ers Make a STATEMENT Week 5 in the NFL was ABSOLUTELY INSANE! Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down a wild weekend, starting with the Raiders getting BLOWN OUT by the Patriots. What went wrong for Richie’s Raiders, and is it time to start worrying in Las Vegas?

Plus, the 49ers TAKE DOWN the Seahawks in a statement win, raising the question of whether San Francisco is the team to beat in the NFC. The guys also react to the Eagles’ COLLAPSE against the Jaguars, call out the NFL’s dumbest decisions in the new “Delay of Brain” segment, crown the Punishers of the Week, and debate which teams need to make major changes in “The Firing Line.” To close it out, Richie & Christian break down Bills vs. Rams and debate which team needs the win more.

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]]> Week 5 in the NFL was ABSOLUTELY INSANE! Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down a wild weekend, starting with the Raiders getting BLOWN OUT by the Patriots. What went wrong for Richie’s Raiders, and is it time to start worrying in Las Vegas?

Plus, the 49ers TAKE DOWN the Seahawks in a statement win, raising the question of whether San Francisco is the team to beat in the NFC. The guys also react to the Eagles’ COLLAPSE against the Jaguars, call out the NFL’s dumbest decisions in the new “Delay of Brain” segment, crown the Punishers of the Week, and debate which teams need to make major changes in “The Firing Line.” To close it out, Richie & Christian break down Bills vs. Rams and debate which team needs the win more.

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]]> full 11 iHeartPodcasts 016027e3-4af4-4eec-aba1-b4e101611c09 016027e3-4af4-4eec-aba1-b4e101611c09 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:46:30 +0000 7544 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/insane-nfl-week-5-raiders-fall-against-the-patriots-eagles-collapse-49ers-make-a-statement Richie & Christian GO AT IT! Raiders vs. Patriots + Week 5 Predictions Richie & Christian GO AT IT! Raiders vs. Patriots + Week 5 Predictions Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Richie is backing his Raiders, while Christian is riding with his Patriots—but who has the better argument heading into Sunday? The rivalry is heating up, and neither guy is backing down!

Plus, the guys break down 49ers vs. Seahawks, debate whether Superman can keep up with Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, and ask whether the Eagles have waved the white flag against the Jaguars. They also crown the 49ers offensive line as Punishers of the Week, discuss whether John Harbaugh and Matt LaFleur are coaching for their jobs, and react to the Colts owner defending his decision to take notes on the sideline.

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]]> Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Richie is backing his Raiders, while Christian is riding with his Patriots—but who has the better argument heading into Sunday? The rivalry is heating up, and neither guy is backing down!

Plus, the guys break down 49ers vs. Seahawks, debate whether Superman can keep up with Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, and ask whether the Eagles have waved the white flag against the Jaguars. They also crown the 49ers offensive line as Punishers of the Week, discuss whether John Harbaugh and Matt LaFleur are coaching for their jobs, and react to the Colts owner defending his decision to take notes on the sideline.

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]]> full 10 iHeartPodcasts 3e92509a-0638-42ff-96aa-b4de017ad750 3e92509a-0638-42ff-96aa-b4de017ad750 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:22:17 +0000 7151 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/richie-christian-go-at-it-raiders-vs-patriots-week-5-predictions Raiders’ WIN STREAK SNAPPED!?! Richie & Christian React to the Chiefs Loss + Week 4 Matchups Raiders’ WIN STREAK SNAPPED!?! Richie & Christian React to the Chiefs Loss + Week 4 Matchups The Raiders’ impressive win streak has officially come to an end, as Kansas City hands Las Vegas its first loss of the season. Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down what went wrong for the Raiders and what this loss means moving forward.Plus, the guys react to the Patriots BEATING the Bills, the Rams taking down the Eagles, and the biggest storylines from both games. They also dive into altercations with referees and what it’s really like for players and coaches when emotions boil over with officials.

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]]> The Raiders’ impressive win streak has officially come to an end, as Kansas City hands Las Vegas its first loss of the season. Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down what went wrong for the Raiders and what this loss means moving forward.Plus, the guys react to the Patriots BEATING the Bills, the Rams taking down the Eagles, and the biggest storylines from both games. They also dive into altercations with referees and what it’s really like for players and coaches when emotions boil over with officials.

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]]> full 9 iHeartPodcasts 426d0cfb-d343-40b4-9598-b4da0151c94f 426d0cfb-d343-40b4-9598-b4da0151c94f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:54:15 +0000 6084 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/raiders-win-streak-snapped-richie-christian-react-to-the-chiefs-loss-week-4-matchups BROWNS ARE FOR REAL?! Richie & Christian REACT to Cleveland’s Statement Win & More BROWNS ARE FOR REAL?! Richie & Christian REACT to Cleveland’s Statement Win & More The Browns are BACK in the conversation.

Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria react to Cleveland’s huge Week 4 win over the Steelers and break down what this victory means for the Browns moving forward. The guys discuss Cleveland’s physical style of play, the team’s confidence, and what Deshaun Watson’s return could mean for the Browns. Then it’s time for Richie’s Raiders as Vegas looks to start 4-0 and finally earn the respect of the NFL. The guys also preview Broncos vs. 49ers and ask whether the matchup could be a potential Super Bowl preview. Plus, Rams vs. Eagles and which team has more to prove heading into the matchup.

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]]> The Browns are BACK in the conversation.

Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria react to Cleveland’s huge Week 4 win over the Steelers and break down what this victory means for the Browns moving forward. The guys discuss Cleveland’s physical style of play, the team’s confidence, and what Deshaun Watson’s return could mean for the Browns. Then it’s time for Richie’s Raiders as Vegas looks to start 4-0 and finally earn the respect of the NFL. The guys also preview Broncos vs. 49ers and ask whether the matchup could be a potential Super Bowl preview. Plus, Rams vs. Eagles and which team has more to prove heading into the matchup.

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]]> full 8 iHeartPodcasts 7cf4aa78-0d9d-4464-9770-b4d7014e282d 7cf4aa78-0d9d-4464-9770-b4d7014e282d Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:32:05 +0000 6464 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/browns-are-for-real-richie-christian-react-to-cleveland-s-statement-win-more THE RAIDERS ARE BACK! Richie & Christian BREAK DOWN Raiders 3-0 Start, Drake Maye STRUGGLES & Cowboys’ COLLAPSE... THE RAIDERS ARE BACK! Richie & Christian BREAK DOWN Raiders 3-0 Start, Drake Maye STRUGGLES & Cowboys’ COLLAPSE... Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria are back for Episode 7 of Initial Contact, breaking down the biggest storylines from around the NFL.

The guys kick things off with Richie’s Raiders and discuss Vegas’ hot start before breaking down the Broncos’ win over the Rams and whether Denver can contend despite Bo Nix.

Christian goes in on Drake Maye after a brutal performance against the Jaguars, finishing with 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. The guys also react to the Ravens’ win over the Cowboys and debate whether Dallas has become “America’s Joke.”Then it’s time for Punishers of the Week, as Richie and Christian debate which offensive and defensive lines dominated in the trenches.

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]]> Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria are back for Episode 7 of Initial Contact, breaking down the biggest storylines from around the NFL.

The guys kick things off with Richie’s Raiders and discuss Vegas’ hot start before breaking down the Broncos’ win over the Rams and whether Denver can contend despite Bo Nix.

Christian goes in on Drake Maye after a brutal performance against the Jaguars, finishing with 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. The guys also react to the Ravens’ win over the Cowboys and debate whether Dallas has become “America’s Joke.”Then it’s time for Punishers of the Week, as Richie and Christian debate which offensive and defensive lines dominated in the trenches.

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]]> full 7 iHeartPodcasts 2e04de63-06d8-4eb0-be1d-b4d3013d6333 2e04de63-06d8-4eb0-be1d-b4d3013d6333 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:29:15 +0000 6452 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/the-raiders-are-back-richie-christian-break-down-raiders-3-0-start-drake-maye-struggles-cowboys-collapse Richie & Christian REACT TO the Packers’ AWFUL Start + HUGE Week 3 Storylines Richie & Christian REACT TO the Packers’ AWFUL Start + HUGE Week 3 Storylines The Packers are off to a brutal start, and Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are breaking down what’s gone wrong in Green Bay. Is Matt LaFleur or Jordan Love more to blame?

Plus, the guys dive into the Raiders’ quest for 3-0, the 0-2 teams under pressure, life with a backup quarterback, the Seahawks’ dominant defensive line, and the teams that need to PROVE IT this week.

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]]> The Packers are off to a brutal start, and Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are breaking down what’s gone wrong in Green Bay. Is Matt LaFleur or Jordan Love more to blame?

Plus, the guys dive into the Raiders’ quest for 3-0, the 0-2 teams under pressure, life with a backup quarterback, the Seahawks’ dominant defensive line, and the teams that need to PROVE IT this week.

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]]> full 6 iHeartPodcasts 9eaf5b82-dcde-4f9b-9784-b4d0014e87ae 9eaf5b82-dcde-4f9b-9784-b4d0014e87ae Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:17 +0000 6148 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/richie-christian-react-to-the-packers-awful-start-huge-week-3-storylines Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria Are HYPED After Raiders Start 2-0 + Week 2 Recap! Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria Are HYPED After Raiders Start 2-0 + Week 2 Recap! The Raiders are 2-0, and Richie Incognito is LOVING it! :fire: Richie & Christian Fauria break down Las Vegas’ hot start, react to their Week 2 matchup, and discuss what this 2-0 start could mean for the Raiders moving forward. Plus, the guys recap the biggest Week 2 games, surprises, standout performances, and storylines from around the NFL. From statement wins to teams that raised some serious questions, Richie & Christian break it all down!

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]]> The Raiders are 2-0, and Richie Incognito is LOVING it! :fire: Richie & Christian Fauria break down Las Vegas’ hot start, react to their Week 2 matchup, and discuss what this 2-0 start could mean for the Raiders moving forward. Plus, the guys recap the biggest Week 2 games, surprises, standout performances, and storylines from around the NFL. From statement wins to teams that raised some serious questions, Richie & Christian break it all down!

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]]> full 5 iHeartPodcasts e8e5eb3c-2c4e-4636-b522-b4cd015b5288 e8e5eb3c-2c4e-4636-b522-b4cd015b5288 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:55:42 +0000 4406 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/richie-incognito-christian-fauria-are-hyped-after-raiders-start-2-0-week-2-recap Richie Incognito & Christian Are SHOCKED by Josh Allen & the Bills + Week 2 Predictions! Richie Incognito & Christian Are SHOCKED by Josh Allen & the Bills + Week 2 Predictions! Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills just put the NFL on NOTICE! :flushed: Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down Buffalo’s explosive win over the Lions, react to Josh Allen’s incredible performance, and discuss whether the Bills are becoming the team to beat in the AFC.

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]]> Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills just put the NFL on NOTICE! :flushed: Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down Buffalo’s explosive win over the Lions, react to Josh Allen’s incredible performance, and discuss whether the Bills are becoming the team to beat in the AFC.

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]]> full 4 iHeartPodcasts 4655e6a6-62e9-413f-a903-b4cd015a8c17 4655e6a6-62e9-413f-a903-b4cd015a8c17 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:53:02 +0000 3737 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/richie-incognito-christian-are-shocked-by-josh-allen-the-bills-week-2-predictions Richie Incognito & Christian RECAP NFL WK 1 Shootouts, Bills’ AFC Dominance & Giants’ Statement Win Richie Incognito & Christian RECAP NFL WK 1 Shootouts, Bills’ AFC Dominance & Giants’ Statement Win Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria break down the biggest storylines from an action-packed NFL Week 1. The guys recap the week’s biggest shootouts, discuss whether the Buffalo Bills are emerging as the AFC’s best team, and break down the Giants’ statement win over the Cowboys.They also dive into the biggest surprises, standout performances, and what Week 1 could mean for the rest of the NFL season.

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]]> Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria break down the biggest storylines from an action-packed NFL Week 1. The guys recap the week’s biggest shootouts, discuss whether the Buffalo Bills are emerging as the AFC’s best team, and break down the Giants’ statement win over the Cowboys.They also dive into the biggest surprises, standout performances, and what Week 1 could mean for the rest of the NFL season.

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]]> full 3 iHeartPodcasts f8e703f4-1432-4724-903f-b4cd014af3bc f8e703f4-1432-4724-903f-b4cd014af3bc Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:46:23 +0000 7175 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/richie-incognito-christian-recap-nfl-wk-1-shootouts-bills-afc-dominance-giants-statement-win Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria BREAK DOWN Rams-49ers, Maye’s Collapse & Pick WK 1 Winners Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria BREAK DOWN Rams-49ers, Maye’s Collapse & Pick WK 1 Winners Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria break down the biggest storylines from NFL Week 1, reacting to the Rams vs. 49ers and Patriots vs. Seahawks. The guys discuss Drake Maye’s brutal late-game collapse, preview Bills vs. Texans and Cowboys vs. Giants, and debate which teams have the better chance to come out on top. They also break down the key one-on-one matchups in Commanders vs. Eagles, Ravens vs. Colts, and Dolphins vs. Raiders, while making their picks for each game.

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]]> Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria break down the biggest storylines from NFL Week 1, reacting to the Rams vs. 49ers and Patriots vs. Seahawks. The guys discuss Drake Maye’s brutal late-game collapse, preview Bills vs. Texans and Cowboys vs. Giants, and debate which teams have the better chance to come out on top. They also break down the key one-on-one matchups in Commanders vs. Eagles, Ravens vs. Colts, and Dolphins vs. Raiders, while making their picks for each game.

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]]> full 2 iHeartPodcasts 7d25f754-d19d-45a9-83f2-b4cd0148fd40 7d25f754-d19d-45a9-83f2-b4cd0148fd40 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:42:51 +0000 4937 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/richie-incognito-christian-fauria-break-down-rams-49ers-maye-s-collapse-pick-wk-1-winners Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria PREDICT the 2026 Super Bowl Contenders, NFC West Champs & MVP Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria PREDICT the 2026 Super Bowl Contenders, NFC West Champs & MVP Initial Contact is live NFL podcast hosted by former NFL players Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria. Real player insight, big NFL stories, and no holding back. LIVE every Monday & Friday.

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]]> trailer iHeartPodcasts 6eb6f343-5803-47b4-b016-b4c500fd6520 6eb6f343-5803-47b4-b016-b4c500fd6520 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:24:56 +0000 31 https://omny.fm/shows/initial-contact/introducing-initial-contact