Oct 27, 20261h 15m
Texas Tech's loss to Cincinnati has Red Raider Nation asking some uncomfortable questions. And this week, we're not holding anything back. Former Texas Tech four-year starter Keenon Ward joins John Darden on Washed Up...
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Washed Up Red Raiders
Hosted by John Darden · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
A Texas Tech Athletics podcast focused on bringing all of the chatter from the fans directly to a former player with inside ties to the current teams. We dive into the drama, the gossip, the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. From a washed up alumni to a washed up former letterman, we tackle all the hot takes from the Red Raiders.
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What is Washed Up Red Raiders about?
A Texas Tech Athletics podcast focused on bringing all of the chatter from the fans directly to a former player with inside ties to the current teams. We dive into the drama, the gossip, the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between.
Who hosts Washed Up Red Raiders?
Washed Up Red Raiders is hosted by John Darden. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
What has Washed Up Red Raiders covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Is Mack Leftwich the Problem? | Texas Tech's Cincinnati Meltdown with Keenon Ward" (27 October 2026, 75 minutes), "Texas Tech's Cincinnati Disaster: Enough Is Enough" (27 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "Texas Tech Just Put the Big 12 on Notice | ASU Recap & Cincinnati Preview" (18 October 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does Washed Up Red Raiders publish?
Washed Up Red Raiders publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Washed Up Red Raiders?
Booking probability for Washed Up Red Raiders is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Washed Up Red Raiders requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Washed Up Red Raiders's contact route on record: public web form.
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John Darden hosts Washed Up Red Raiders, a sports podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 27, 202627 min
What in the world did we just watch? Texas Tech's loss to Cincinnati wasn't just frustrating. It was the kind of performance that makes you question everything. In this immediate postgame edition of Washed Up Red...
- Oct 18, 202642 min
Six games. Six wins. And Texas Tech might just be getting started. The Red Raiders absolutely dismantled Arizona State 53–25, putting up a staggering 43 points before halftime and sending a message to the rest of the...
- Oct 16, 202635 min
Texas Tech is 5–0 after a 29–7 road win over Colorado, but if you only saw the final score, you missed the story. The Red Raider defense showed up in a big way, forcing four interceptions and completely shutting down...
Episode #15
A 35-Point Win… So Why Are We Still Worried?
Oct 2, 202635 minTexas Tech is 4–0 after a 49–14 win over Sam Houston, but this was one of those games where the final score doesn’t tell the entire story. The Washed Up Red Raiders break down a wild afternoon in Lubbock that featured a...
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Episode #14
By an Inch: Texas Tech Survives Houston
Sep 21, 202631 minTexas Tech opened Big 12 play with a win, but nothing about it felt comfortable. The Red Raiders fell behind early, battled back and escaped Houston with a 28–26 victory after the Cougars came up inches short on a...
- Sep 18, 202625 min
Texas Tech left Corvallis with a 35–24 victory and an undefeated record, but it certainly wasn’t the comfortable win Red Raider fans expected. This week, we break down the slow start, the defensive breakdowns that kept...
- Sep 9, 202638 min
Texas Tech opened the 2026 season with a 33–10 win over Abilene Christian, but the final score doesn’t tell the entire story. In this episode, the Washed Up Red Raiders break down Will Hammond’s return to the field, an...
- Sep 2, 202651 min
Texas Tech football is back, and so are the Washed Up Red Raiders. In our first episode of the season, we break down where the Red Raiders stand heading into 2026, the expectations surrounding this team, the biggest...
- Sep 12, 202522 minS0
<p>Keenon and John recap the win over Kent State, look ahead to the Oregon State game as well as chat a minute about Charlie Kirk and why we do this podcast in the first place. </p>
- Sep 5, 202542 minS0
<p>John and Keenon are back. The two washed up Red Raiders are here to discuss and argue all things Texas Tech athletics. First up, the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. Not much to argue about! Solid win. Biggest concern...
- Mar 27, 202543 minS0
<p>Our Texas Tech Men's basketball team gets a couple of March Madness wins against UNCW and Drake - now headed to the Sweet 16 against a tough Arkansas matchup. Aaliyah Chavez chooses Oklahoma and the baseball team's...
- Mar 20, 202537 minS0
<p>John and Keenon discuss their first two round predictions for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in March Madness as well as more baseball talk post Houston sweep looking into the TCU series over the weekend.</p> <p>How far...
- Feb 18, 202540 minS0
<p>It's been a while, Red Raiders! But we're still here. Keenon and John discuss the insane recruiting class hitting our Texas Tech Football program, some not good Aaliyah Chavez news, and the rising Texas Tech Men's...
- Nov 16, 20241h 4mS0
<p>Another brutal loss for our Texas Tech Red Raiders as Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffs take home the win in Lubbock. Who's to blame? Horrid officiating played a large part. Our offense went completely dead midway...
- Nov 9, 20241h 13mS0
<p>Our Texas Tech Red Raiders pull off an incredible win over the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones in Ames. The defense were the heroes of the day with a lot of questions being raised based on offensive play calling...
Episode #3
Texas Tech's Brutal Loss to TCU 34-35
Oct 30, 20241h 6mS0<p>Blowing a 17-point lead in the second half with some questionable decision making, Texas Tech falls to TCU 34-35 on the road after showing 28 points in a row. What accountability does Coach McGuire need to take in...
- Oct 23, 202452 minS0
<p>Our Texas Tech Red Raiders fall in a brutal loss to the Baylor Bears on Homecoming in front of a sold out crowd. What happened? Why are we running 3-man fronts when we get no pressure on the ball? Micah Hudson makes...
Episode #1
Texas Tech Football Weeks 1-6 Drama
Oct 17, 202440 minS0<p>Where the heck is Micah Hudson? Why do we run so many WR screens? Is Behren's arm ok? Can someone remind OC to pound the rock with the NCAA's best running back?</p> <p> </p> <p>This is Washed Up Red Raiders, a...
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