Raw Room

Daren Bates and Jalen Collins
  • 4.9 (310)
  • SPORTS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

NFL Vets Daren Bates and Jalen Collins talk Sports, Culture and Current Events with Special Guests

  1. 1D AGO

    George Lynch (ft JaMarcus Russell)

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features special guest, former #1 NFL Draft pick and LSU legend, Jamarcus Russell as he joins the squad in the studio to talk about his journey from Mobile, Alabama to the top pick in the NFL Draft as he discusses his record-setting high school career, being a highly sought after recruit and what ultimately led him to choosing LSU over in-state programs Auburn and Alabama, Jamarcus tells the guys about playing for Nick Saban and going through intense workouts, Jamarcus and King remember the epic Auburn vs LSU battles during their college days, Jamarcus shares his path and preparation leading up to the NFL Draft, Jamarcus tells the guys about going #1 overall and what it was like going to the Raiders organization and clears up some of the rumors that are out there about his time in Oakland, details the ups and downs and shares what was really going on inside the facility during his time with the team, the Big Back Hour returns for another editions, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    2h 56m

  2. APR 1

    Green Ranger (ft Joshua Kalu)

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features special guest Joshua Kalu, NFL veteran defensive back, as he shares his journey from Houston as an undrafted free agent to the NFL, Coach Bates and Kalu remember funny stories from their time with the Titans together, Kalu tells the squad about playing for Bo Pelini at Nebraska and his controversial firing, finding a spot in the league despite being undrafted and cut initially, his iconic field goal block against the Chiefs, Kalu tells the guys about his busy post-football career and the mental health challenges that come with transitioning out of football, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    2h 30m

  3. MAR 25

    Big Dog OG

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features the full squad in the BRAND NEW STUDIO as the guys break in the new home field as they talk some of the latest news in the college and NFL football world including the NCAA changing the punishment for targeting penalties, the College Football Hall of Fame's questionable criteria keeping some legendary names out, the guys talk Randy Moss dominating at Marshall, the squad keeps it real about the Flag Football vs NFL Players drama, JC tries to defend Toosii walking on at LSU while the rest of the guys aren't having it, the squad reacts to Cam Skattebo's comments on CTE and asthma, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    1h 40m

  4. MAR 18

    Frosted Lulu

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to discuss the latest in NFL free agency news, the guys recap attending the official Tennessee Titans logo and jersey reveal party, the guys rehash the Maxx Crosby failed trade to Baltimore, the Ravens pivoting to Trey Hendrickson, Kyler Murray heading to Minnesota, the New York Jets reuniting with Geno Smith, Daniel Jones getting a mega extension, the guys preview the Raw Room March Madness Bracket Challenge, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    1h 51m

  5. MAR 11

    Royal Gorilla

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio to discuss the start of NFL Free Agency, as the guys discuss some of the major moves that have taken place across the league, the guys discuss the NBA's decision to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' "Magic City Monday", the fellas break down a lists of unbreakable NFL records, the guys shine some light on the good side of NIL, the guys get real about track speed vs football speed and if Iowa sprinter Kalen Walker could help the Iowa football team, King responds to an offensive line drill that was going viral for different reasons, Sweet reacts to the story of Rec League basketball player scoring 100 points in a game, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    2h 9m

  6. MAR 4

    Space Cat

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as they discuss the latest drama in the football world including a wave of new proposed rule changes in college football including harsh penalties for tampering, a possible new targeting rule, the guys break down the worst college football jerseys of all time, the guys talk Jets coach Aaron Glenn falling asleep at the NFL Combine, the Lions trading David Montgomery to the Texans, Kirk Cousins' potential destinations, the guys go off on high school prospects using AI to boost their film, the Big Back Hour returns for another edition, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    1h 49m

  7. FEB 25

    Jimmy Puffet

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as the guys react to Anthony Edwards and Draymond Green's comments on staying in Memphis on NBA road trips, the guys break down some of the off-season NFL news including the Chicago Bears possibly moving to Indiana, the new Tennessee Titans logo being leaked as JC shares a theory linking the logo and coaching staff, the squad discusses the NFL no longer sharing NFLPA Team Report Cards, the guys talk QBs being drafted in the top 5 and how it correlates to team success, the guys go off on the NFL Hall of Fame decision makers, King and Jalen react to the tragic news of Rondale Moore passing away, the guys can't believe that the Georgia Bulldogs keep racking up traffic related arrests, the guys talk NIL and eligibility extensions, the Big Back Hour returns for another edition, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    2h 27m

  8. FEB 18

    Kandy Chrome (ft DJ Chark)

    Today's episode of the Raw Room features former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver, and LSU legend, DJ Chark as he joins the squad in studio as he discusses his journey from Louisiana to the NFL as he discusses his under-the-radar recruiting process, taking his single official visit to LSU, playing alongside and against future pros during his time in Baton Rouge and being selected to wear the esteemed #7 jersey for the LSU program, experiencing the coaching change from Les Miles to Ed Orgeron, JC and DJ remember some wild times in Baton Rouge, DJ tells the guys about getting drafted to Jacksonville and turning into a Pro Bowl wide receiver, his time with Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions, going to Carolina and experiencing a franchise in re-building mode as he remembers playing alongside Bryce Young during his rookie season, the tough Jim Harbaugh practices with the Chargers, transitioning into retirement and knowing when it was time to call it quits, the guys can't believe that former NBA players are making their way back to playing college basketball, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more! Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order! Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives! Follow Daren Bates: Instagram: @weslynn_son56 Twitter: @DB_5Trey Follow Jalen Collins: Instagram: @jaycar_32 Twitter: @JayCar_11 Follow Alex Sweet: Instagram: @mr.asweet Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld Follow King Dunlap: Instagram: @dynastyoline Twitter: @dynasty_oline Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw Produced & Edited by:  Feyzan Shareef IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats feyzanbeats@gmail.com Social Media Manager/Cover Art: Matt Keaton: IG/Twitter: @FastNasty Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern: Jon Maine: Twitter: @mainegretzky IG: @jaystate

    2h 60m
See All (314)

4.9
out of 5
310 Ratings

About

NFL Vets Daren Bates and Jalen Collins talk Sports, Culture and Current Events with Special Guests

Information

  • Creator
    Daren Bates and Jalen Collins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Raw Room
  • Show Website
    Raw Room

You Might Also Like