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Initial Contact

Initial Contact

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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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Episodes
  • 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
    Oct 12 2026

    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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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Richie & Christian GO AT IT! Raiders vs. Patriots + Week 5 Predictions

    Richie & Christian GO AT IT! Raiders vs. Patriots + Week 5 Predictions
    Oct 9 2026

    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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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • 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
    Oct 5 2026

    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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    1 hr and 41 mins
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