Podcast
Home Grown with David & Derek Carr
Welcome Home 🏠. David and Derek Carr bring you real football talk from two brothers with 20+ years of NFL experience. Film breakdowns, locker room stories, interviews with legends and unfiltered takes straight from the source.
- Sports News chart
- #25
- Episodes
- 56
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 1 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
56 episodes, newest first
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59 min
Does the NFL Have a Problem with Young QBs? + Halftime Explained & Raiders Recap
Show notes
With J.J. McCarthy off to an impressive start in his tenure with the Giants, David and Derek discuss the idea that the modern NFL has a problem developing quarterbacks. The guys explain some elements that can help young QBs gain confidence and succeed, and how they've seen that from McCarthy.Plus, the Carrs check back in on the state of the Raiders after a Week 7 loss, take you inside the locker room for half time, and Derek wraps the show by recounting the hardest hit he ever took Follow us on all socials to see even more Home Grown content ⬇️ Tik Tok : HomeGrownShorts X : HomeGrownTweet Insta : HomeGrownInsta
00:00 Intro
2:20 Young QB Crisis?
25:56 Raiders Only
36:43 FanDuel
37:47 Halftime Explained
52:18 The Hardest Hit Derek Took
56:39 Outro
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57 min
What NFL Playcallers Are Saying & Week 7 Preview
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With Week 6 of the NFL season in the books, David and Derek discuss the state of the Las Vegas Raiders, and dive deep into the lingo that fuels NFL offenses following reports about confusion between Bo Nix, Sean Payton and Davis Webb.
Plus, the guys look ahead to every game on the docket in Week 7.
00:00 Intro
1:16 Playcalling Lingo
17:20 Raiders Only
27:00 FanDuel
27:54 Week 7 Preview
53:48 Outro
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59 min
Breaking Down the Top Storylines Around the NFL Ahead of Week 6
Show notes
This week, David and Derek cover the top storylines around the NFL heading into Week 6, with clock management at the top of the agenda. The guys recap some of the action from Week 5, including the Raiders loss to the Patriots, and look ahead to what the Week 6 schedule has in store
00:00 Intro
2:42 Clock Management
17:28 Raiders Only
29:58 FanDuel
30:50 Week 6 Preview
55:44 Outro #NFL #Raiders #nflweek6
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1 hr
Player of the Month Myles Price on Dreaming of Return TDs and Contributing on Special Teams
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Minnesota Vikings returner and September Special Teams Player of the Month Myles Price joins the show this week!
Plus, David and Derek give their thoughts on the Raiders following a narrow Week 4 loss to the Chiefs, and preview the entire Week 5 slate
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1 hr 12 min
Talking Future of Sports and Pitching Products with Mark Cuban
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Welcome Home, Mark Cuban!
The businessman, Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star joined David and Derek for a wide ranging conversation on sports in Las Vegas, the future of technology in sports, and much more.
Plus, the guys hit Mark with some rapid fire business pitches to see if they could get the shark to take the baitDavid and Derek wrap the episode with a preview of the Week 4 slate around the NFL.
00:00 Intro
1:52 Mark Cuban
4:15 Salary Floors
6:28 How Owners Think
8:22 Las Vegas Sports
9:50 Analytics vs. Eye Test
11:30 AI in Sports
14:50 Definition of Entrepreneur
15:57 Fund or Pass Pitches
19:30 Mark on his Legacy
20:34 FanDuel
21:50 Week 4 Preview
1:10:08 Outro
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1 hr 12 min
What We're Excited to See In Week 3 of the NFL Season
Show notes
The NFL season rolls on with Week 3 kicking off tonight in Green Bay, and Derek and David are back to give their perspective on each game on the calendar. In addition, the brothers take you inside the lingo that quarterbacks use at the line of scrimmage, explaining how QB cadences really work. 00:00 Intro
1:17 Raiders at Saints
14:28 FanDuel
15:34 Week 3 Preview
15:45 TNF: Falcons at Packers
20:31 Chargers at Bills
22:47 Panthers at Browns
26:42 Jets at Lions
28:30 Texans at Colts
29:50 Chiefs at Dolphins
32:59 Titans at Giants
36:37 Bengals at Steelers
40:07 Seahawks at Commanders
43:06 Patriots at Jaguars
43:54 Cardinals at 49ers
45:10 Vikings at Buccaneers
50:47 Ravens at Cowboys 55:11 Rams at Broncos
59:01 Eagles at Bears
1:00:24 QB Cadences Explained
1:08:40 Outro
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1 hr 20 min
Going Deep with DeSean Jackson & Previewing NFL Week 2
Show notes
This week, one of the most dangerous deep threats in NFL history joins the show: DeSean Jackson.
DeSean shares some memories from his time in the NFL, apologizes to Giants fans, and, along with his brother Byron, previews the upcoming documentary, Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story.
Plus, David and Derek give their top takeaways from the first week of NFL action, and look ahead to the Week 2 slate.
00:00 Intro
3:40 Welcome Home, DeSean and Byron Jackson
23:53 Bryte Bed
24:20 The Documentary
27:57 FanDuel
29:02 NFL Week 2 Preview
1:17:25 Outro
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1 hr 9 min
What Really Matters to QBs During an NFL Season
Show notes
The NFL is BACK! The Seahawks and Patriots opened the season last night, and the Rams and 49ers keep things rolling in Australia tonight.
As the season kicks off, Dave and Derek shed some insight into what goes on behind the scenes to enable players to thrive throughout a season. Plus, the guys discuss the stats that quarterbacks do and don't care about, then preview the remainder of the Week 1 slate.
Welcome Home to Season 2 of Home Grown 🏠
00:00 Intro
1:00 Fantasy Trade Recap
3:30 Football is Back
7:54 How to THRIVE
30:38 FanDuel
31:45 Stats that Matter to QBs
42:00 Bryte Bed
43:35 Week 1 Preview
1:06:14 Outro
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58 min
What We're Expecting From The Raiders in 2026
Show notes
Kirk Cousins has been named the Raiders starting QB, and next up on the schedule is Week 1 against the Dolphins. In advance of the season, David and Derek break down everything you need to know about the 2026 Raiders — how Brock Bowers will be used like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, what Fernando Mendoza's development will look like, and more.
00:00 Intro
3:33 Raiders Preseason Review
25:47 FanDuel Ad
26:55 Raider Over/Unders
42:00 CTA
42:13 Inside Klint Kubiak's Playbook
55:54 Outro
#raiders #nfl #lasvegasraiders #raidernation
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1 hr 14 min
Who's Taking Home Hardware in 2026?
Show notes
The 2026 NFL season is right around the corner — will Myles Garrett win MVP? Will Lamar Jackson get his first Super Bowl ring? David and Derek predict how they believe the year will unfold.
#nfl #nflplayoffs
00:00 Welcome Home!
1:56 2026 Playoff Picks
28:17 FanDuel Read
29:27 Award Predictions
54:12 CTA
54:58 Unwritten Rules
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49 min
The Most Chaotic Game of Jeopardy Ever Played
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38 min
David and Derek Carr Answer Fan Questions on the Raiders, QB Play & More
Show notes
David and Derek open the mailbag this week to answer audience submitted questions on their careers, QB play around the league, and moments in Raiders history.
00:00 Cold Open
1:11 QB Battles
1:47 QB/Coach Mismatches
3:03 QB Situations
4:46 Biggest QB What If
6:22 Arm Strength
7:46 Best at Reading Defenses
10:45 Sit or Start Rookie QBs
13:06 Spiking
13:31 FanDuel
14:48 Hunter Renfrow's Fake Punt Tackle
16:30 Will Derek Retire a Raider?
17:05 Moves for the Raiders
17:37 Raiders Predictions
20:00 Best Moment of 2016
22:05 Hunter Renfrow the GOAT
25:09 How the Guys Chose their Numbers
26:01 Rookie Memories
28:00 Golfing
29:22 Food Spots at Fresno
31:03 Favorite College Teammates
32:34 Favorite Things About the Valley
32:54 Preseason
33:45 Advice for College
34:42 Metallica Songs
35:33 Outro
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1 hr 6 min
Why the Raiders Might Have FINALLY Gotten It Right This Year
Show notes
The offseason is officially over, and the NFL Preseason kicks off today! With the Hall of Fame game on Deck, Dave and Derek show some love to the HOF Class of 2026, look ahead to potential 2027 inductees, and explain how the preseason actually feels on the field.
Plus, Dave reports back after visiting Raiders camp with positive impressions across the board. Dave shares his top takeaways about the coaching staff, players, and overall sentiment in Vegas heading into the 2026 season.
Finally, the guys check out FanDuel's 2026 fantasy rankings, and make their own adjustments to the list as they see fit.
00:00 Welcome Home!
1:02 Hall of Fame Game
6:28 Class of 2026
13:39 2027 HOF Preview
24:26 Preseason Explained
32:51 Raiders Training Camp
43:27 2026 Fantasy Rankings, via FanDuel
1:03:54 Outro
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1 hr 15 min
Cracking Jokes With Comedian Dustin Nickerson | David and Derek Carr
Show notes
Welcome Home, Dustin Nickerson! David and Derek welcomed the comedian to the show to discuss his Seattle sports fandom, the highs and lows of being a standup, and the importance of bribing your children 😂
00:00 Welcome Home!
2:52 Dustin Nickerson Joins the Show
5:40 Raising a Runner
9:33 Washington Football
13:34 Advice for Fatherhood
21:10 How to Handle Bombing
25:15 The Challenges of Comedy
31:25 Dustin’s Youth Pastor Days
34:06 Commanding a Room
35:23 Dustin on his Legacy
42:04 Average Quiz
49:50 FanDuel Ad
51:04 NFC West Odds
1:11:20 Outro
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1 hr
How Players Feel About Madden, Previewing the AFC East & Fatherly Advice | David and Derek Carr
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Fresh off his appearance in the American Century Championship in Tahoe, Derek is back to recap the tournament and the family vacation. The Carr Brothers also dive into how NFL players feel about Madden, and some of the issues they have with the current iteration of the game.Plus, David and Derek preview the AFC East for the 2026 season and discuss some parenthood topics to close the show.
00:00 Welcome Home!
00:30 Recapping Tahoe
14:13 AFC East Odds
31:30 Madden Ratings
36:03 99 Club Snubs
41:25 Derek's Gripe With Madden
46:45 Dad Talk
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53 min
American Century Championship Lookahead 🏌️ & AFC North Odds 👀 | David and Derek Carr
Show notes
All eyes on Tahoe this week 👀
While Derek prepares to play in the American Century Championship, the brothers recount some of their memories from past trips to Edgewood Tahoe Resort, including connections they've made with guys like Steph Curry and Joe Mauer. The guys also take a look at the odds to win the AFC North in 2026, and evaluate each team's chances to take the divisional title.
00:00 Welcome Home 3:36 Hot Dog Eating Contest 10:23 Tahoe Preview
14:44 Favorite People to Golf With at Tahoe / Fan Interactions
25:13 Lessons from Legends
41:50 FanDuel Read
42:57 AFC North Odds
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1 hr 8 min
How the NFL Top 100 Works, What Agents REALLY Do, and AFC West Odds | David and Derek Carr
Show notes
Welcome back to another episode of Home Grown, presented by FanDuel!
Dave and Derek are back telling more NFL truths, this time pulling back the curtain on what agents really do for players, from calm advice to contract negotiations.
The guys also explain how the NFL Top 100 works, and how it felt for Derek to see himself on the list during his playing career. Plus, we check in on the AFC West divisional odds on FanDuel and explain why each team can win the division, and use a quote from a football legend in Archie Manning to spur some dad talk.
00:00 Welcome Home!
2:26 Preseason Snacks
5:43 NFL Agents Explained
24:10 NFL Top 100
32:34 AFC West Odds
35:11 Chiefs
37:50 Chargers
42:41 Broncos
47:41 Raiders
51:15 Dad Talk // Archie Manning
1:03:26 Outro
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1 hr 3 min
What Our Dad Did Right, Why Grass > Turf, & Why QB University Wouldn't Work
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Welcome Home!
Welcome Home!
On this week's episode of Home Grown, Derek and Dave open up about some of the things their father did right to help them become professional athletes.
The guys also discuss NFL stadiums using grass instead of turf for the World Cup, and why they're firmly on team grass in that debate. Plus, Dave and Derek check out some season-long rushing props from FanDuel, and discuss how feasible a QB version of Tight End University would be.
00:00 Intro
3:04 Thank You, Rodger Carr
15:24 Grass at NFL Stadiums
26:40 The Importance of Sleep
28:18 Derek Meeting Harry Kane
29:29 FanDuel Rushing Props
51:38 FanDuel Ad
52:44 Tight End University / QBU
58:55 Outro
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58 min
Ticker Tape Parades, Passing Prop Bets & Quotes from Raiders Camp | David and Derek Carr
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Welcome Home! This week, David and Derek kick things off with a shoutout to their dad since Father’s Day is just around the corner. The guys also check in on the latest murmurs from Raiders camp, preview individual passing prop bets for 2026, and recap the biggest sortie in the world of sports
00:00 Welcome to Home Grown, Presented by FanDuel
00:27 Father's Day
4:38 Raiders Only
19:50 CTA / Hi Darren
20:22 FanDuel Passing Props
29:14 FanDuel Ad Read
30:32 World Cup Fever
40:33 Recommendations for Tourists
\45:14 Recapping Sports News
47:00 Dave on Winning a Ring
51:01 NFL Supplemental Draft/Brendan Sorsby
54:56 Outro
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54 min
Adding Context to NFL News & Discussing Receiving Over/Under Props | David and Derek Carr
Show notes
David and Derek are back to recap the latest in NFL news, including blockbuster trades featuring Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown. From how contract negotiations work to how trades impact a locker room, the Carrs are here to add some context to the chaos
The brothers also look ahead at 2026 receiving yard prop bets courtesy of FanDuel, with a suspiciously low line for Brock Bowers.
00:00 Welcome Home!
00:55 Derek's First Pitch Recap
6:34 NFL News Roundup
8:04 Myles Garrett
11:31 Jared Verse Wearing 8
15:20 A.J. Brown
20:03 Baker Mayfield
25:50 Brendan Sorsby
31:16 CTA
31:26 2026 Over/Unders
38:56 FanDuel Ad
40:33 Dad Talk
50:27 Outro
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