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Come and get your final game preview of 2018, which features over/unders and thoughts on Gruden & Allen's future Dec 28, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and John Keim are here for one last game preview, so you better be here, too. After hyping up the Jan. 17 Live Redskins Talk Q&A (another place you better be), the four hosts give their percentages for Jay Gruden's return next season. They also ask whether he should be back, as well. That's followed by a similar discussion about Bruce Allen's future in D.C. Is he 100-percent safe? Then, they turn their attention to the Redskins-Eagles finale by going through over/unders (20:02), and the third one is a Tress Way special. Mitch starts a brief tangent on Samaje Perine before they initiate How the Game Will Unfold, and all four guys are expecting it to not exactly end well. Things wrap up with some good shtick, as JP opens up a gift that was sent to the pod. If you like podcasts where Mitch gets really heated over the memory of his least favorite game on the beat and the imporant and underappreciated effect of Alex Smith is re-emphasized, then this is the episode for you.

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Adrian Peterson goes 1-on-1 to explain why he would "love to come back." Plus, more reaction to the front office's actions Dec 27, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to cover a few topics and then toss to another incredible interview with Adrian Peterson. Before the RB speaks, though, the three hosts take an extra look at the Redskins' recent decisions and firings. JP doesn't see this as a HUGE deal like others do, and he explains why. They then quickly touch on Vernon Davis' future and hype up the upcoming Live Redskins Talk Podcast Q&A, which includes the grand reveal of the location of Jan. 17's must-attend event. After that, they hand the ball off to JP's 1-on-1 with the legendary Peterson. In the chat, you'll hear No. 26 talk about Washington's future (which he thinks is bright), what kind of vindication he's feeling after a standout 2018 season, how fresh he feels, why he would "love" to be a Redskin again, what he thinks of possibly pairing with Derrius Guice, if it feels crazier in D.C. than other places and how impressed he's been by Washington's fans. If you like podcasts where Mitch accidentally ages JP and Peterson compliments this team's ability to handle adversity, then this is the episode for you.

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Redskins Park offices and cubicles get a shake-up Dec 27, 2018

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler recap another hectic day in Ashburn which doesn't have much to do about X's & O's as President of Business Operations Brian Lafemina and a few other new executives are on their way out. They also give you the latest inside the locker room as it's been just a few days since D.J. Swearinger was released. Does "Positive JP" make a holiday season return? Find out at the 27:08 minute mark.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Reacting to the Redskins cutting DJ Swearinger. Was it the right move and message? Dec 24, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a TON of DJ Swearinger analysis for you in this Emergency Pod. Why did they do it now, what does this mean for the future of Jay Gruden, Greg Manusky and the defense and, ultimately, was it the right choice? Those answers and more can be found in the episode. So listen away, and happy holidays.

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Jay Gruden goes 1-on-1 to reflect on the very tough Tennessee loss, Johnson & Swearinger, and Chase Roullier reacts to Peterson's milestone Dec 24, 2018

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JP Finlay has two great interviews for you following that not-so-great loss to the Titans. First, JP traveled out to Ashburn on Sunday for his weekly, exclusive 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden, and in this discussion, Gruden opened up about a lot. Among the things the coach touched on included Josh Johnson's unfortunate fourth quarter interception and what Johnson has meant to him in his brief time with the 'Skins, Adrian Peterson's future in D.C., why he was "not impressed" by DJ Swearinger's postgame comments about Greg Manusky and the scuffle involving Josh Norman. After that, you get JP's postgame 1-on-1 with Chase Roullier, where the young lineman reacts to the emotional loss, too, and gives his thoughts on Peterson cracking the 1,000-yard mark. If you like podcasts where Gruden's Christmas list is revealed and Roullier explains why Peterson's big year is special for him as well, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: The Redskins come up just short in Tennessee and it was pretty heartbreaking Dec 23, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are coming at you from Tennessee and are pretty distraught, much like you are. To start, JP plays a fitting Johnny Cash song and the guys give their initial reactions, which are basically all sad. After that, they talk about DJ Swearinger's postgame comments regarding Greg Manusky, which were very critical. That leads to a conversation about coaching changes where the hosts wonder if Jay Gruden has done enough to return. Eventually, Game Balls and Goats are handed out, and then they all wonder: Are they being too nice about the loss? Things close out with Mitch talking about the Norman-Lewan scuffle and a brief recap of Pete's hijinks. If you like podcasts where one of the hosts is awarded a very deserved Game Ball and you get tons of Johnny Cash, then this is the episode for you.

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Redskins-Titans is basically a playoff game, so let's get you prepared for the important showdown Dec 21, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have one more podcast for you before Saturday's game in Tennessee, and JP battled through a cold to make it happen so you gotta listen. To start, they look back at some points in the season the 'Skins are probably regretting right about now before looking ahead to what's basically amounting to a postseason game for Washington. While doing that, they take stock of what the team's going to roll with at tight end, offensive line and corner. Is there enough at those spots to produce a win? That leads into over/unders, which is followed by How the Game Unfolds, where just one of the three hosts is feeling a W on the horizon. If you like podcasts where Pete is appointed ambassador of something he's beginning to love and there's a lot to talk about because there's a lot on the line, then this is the episode for you.

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A 1-on-1 with Josh Johnson, where the QB touches on his journey, becoming a Redskin and his love for football Dec 20, 2018

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He's the guy everyone's talking about, and on this Redskins Talk podcast, he's the guy talking with JP Finlay. Josh Johnson went 1-on-1 with JP on the Thursday before the Titans game, and in their discussion, the two covered a lot. Among the topics: What has stuck with him from the Jacksonville W, how comfortable he feels as the starter, what its been like to reunite with Jay Gruden, what his initial workouts with the 'Skins were like, how there's really nothing that will slow him down from going all out in the Burgundy and Gold and how he used Madden to familiarize himself with Washington's roster. It's all tremendous stuff. If you like podcasts where Johnson gets FIRED UP to talk Madden and you get a real sense of what football means to him, then this is the episode for you.

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What was the biggest Redskins story Wednesday? Plus, reviewing their playoff odds and Trent Williams details his path to the pros Dec 19, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a new Redskins Talk for you and they covered a LOT in it. There's some quick shtick off the top, with the guys talking about their athletic dreams growing up and setting the date for their upcoming, live Q&A podcast that'll be going down in January. The football topics come soon, though, and there's quite a bit of them. To start, they debate the biggest story to come out of Wednesday's time at the Park in Ashburn: Was it Montae Nicholson's arrest, Tony Bergstrom appearing to be close to a return, Colt McCoy showing up or the injuries in the secondary? Everyone has their own take, you can decide who's right. Next, the trio reviews the 'Skins' playoff chances, a discussion that no one thought would be happening until at least 2019. What are the odds of them making the postseason via the division and via the wild card? JP, Mitch and Pete all state their case. Lastly, JP asks listeners to participate in a fun ornament movement before tossing to a cool conversation fittingly on National Signing Day where Trent Williams outlines to Ben Standig what gave him the confidence to eventually become the standout pro football player he is. If you like podcasts where everyone's math is shockingly accurate and Pete reveals what he wanted to be when he grew up, then this is the episode for you.

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Finally, a happy 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden, as well as JP's postgame chats with Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Williams Dec 17, 2018

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The good vibes from Sunday continue into this Monday Redskins Talk, which starts off with JP Finlay's cheery and informative 1-on-1 with the head coach. In that interview, Jay Gruden explains the fight his players showed in Jacksonville, describes the traits he loves from Josh Johnson, reflects on if he wishes he went to Johnson sooner, gauges the likelihood of a Colt McCoy return for Week 17 (this part is extra interesting) and goes over the decisions to release Kapri Bibbs and not activate Simmie Cobbs when he could've. Next comes JP's postgame chats with Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Williams, two 'Skins mainstays. You'll hear Kerrigan discuss moving up the franchise's sacks list and Williams show appreciation for Gruden's dedication to the run game. If you like podcasts where Gruden makes some jokes about Johnson's sketchy warmups before facing off with the Jags and Trent looks ahead to potential bets with his 'Bama teammates before Oklahoma squares off with the Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff, then this is the episode for you.

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