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POSTGAME POD: The Redskins finish really strong vs. the Jags and damn it feels so good to do a victory pod again Dec 17, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch "Malarkey" Tischler and Pete Hailey are so happy to be talking about a win again and because of that, this pod is the most energetic one in a while. They open the action using a Tom Petty tune and by talking about the gutty W and how it followed their previous formula for success. After that, the hosts reflect on Josh Johnson's day and how improbable and impressive his effort was. Next comes a look at the defense, a group that really needed a productive day and ended up turning one in vs. the Jags. You get a bunch of Game Balls and a few GOATs after that as well as an over/unders recap. And lastly, JP, Mitch and Pete review a half so fun, half very not fun weekend in Jacksonville before Pete tells a wild story about a very awkward "groin anomaly" situation from the airport. You need to stick around for that because it made Mitch cry. If you like podcasts where JP somehow gets sick as the pod unfolds and an epic Waffle House experience is detailed, then this is the episode for you.

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Your Redskins-Jags preview: Will this game put the "under" in over/under? And does any host expect a 'Skins W? Dec 14, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and John Keim are here for this Friday edition of Redskins Talk. After Mitch gives a review of his Dave Matthews concert experience, the hosts jump into their Redskins-Jaguars preview, which starts with an injury update including a potential problem at long snapper. They take a brief detour to discuss Mason Foster's apology as well as Simmie Cobbs being signed by the Saints before turning the focus back to Sunday with over/unders. Does ANYONE expect ANY overs to occur in Jacksonville? Listen to find out. Things wrap with the weekly "How the Game Will Unfold" segment, with just one host preparing for a Burgundy and Gold W. If you like podcasts where JP invents the greatest trophy ever for the Survivor Pool winners and Mitch has another strange Ryan Anderson moment, then this is the episode for you

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BONUS POD: Zach Brown shows doubt about his Redskins future and Daron Payne evaluates his rookie year Dec 13, 2018

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This bonus edition of Redskins Talk includes two interviews with two defenders worth hearing from. First comes Zach Brown's group session with the media on Wednesday, a session where the linebacker said quite a bit. Highlights include his thoughts on Mason Foster and then admitting that he feels like his career with the Redskins is about to come to an end. After Brown wraps, you'll hear JP Finlay's 1-on-1 with Daron Payne. In their chat, Payne judges his rookie season, reflects on what it's like to be losing after a college career where he didn't lose much and also gets salty about the Heisman Trophy results. If you like podcasts where Brown is about as honest as it gets with the mics in his face and Payne admits to not following JP on social media, then this is the episode for you.

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Addressing it all, from Mason Foster to Zach Brown to Josh Johnson, from a busy Wednesday at Redskins Park Dec 12, 2018

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For a 6-7 team, the Redskins sure don't have a shortage of things to talk about, and that's precisely why JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are all here (and for the first time in pod history, all on the phone). To begin, they look at the Mason Foster situation, including Jay Gruden's response to the controversy as well as what Foster's teammates were saying. Is there any excuse for what Foster said? After that, they move on to another 'Skins linebacker, as the hosts react to Zach Brown's comments where he said he expects to leave the 'Skins after the year. How volatile could that get? Then, they transition to yet another starting QB, breaking down what Josh Johnson told the media on Wednesday and how he could influence this team in a more positive way than Mark Sanchez did. If you like podcasts where there's not a lot of holding back, then this is the episode for you.

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Exclusive 1-on-1s: Jay Gruden explains issues with defense, penalties and QB & Zach Brown reacts to not starting Dec 10, 2018

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You get two exclusive 1-on-1s for the price of none today (yep, this great product is free, folks). First, JP Finlay sits down with Jay Gruden for the coach's weekly Redskins Talk interview, and the two go back and forth about it all. Included: What Gruden says to his team after a performance as bad as Week 14, his take on all of the penalties that his players are being called for, what Josh Johnson brought to the offense, whether there have been conversations about personnel or coaching changes and whether they'll look at any more QBs. After, you'll hear Zach Brown's Sunday interview with JP, one where the linebacker reacts to not starting and gives his thoughts on the run defense's decline. If you like podcasts where a lineup change many of you are asking for is brought up and you're reminded of how key Alex Smith was, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Breaking down what was one of the most embarrassing and awful games the Redskins have played in years Dec 10, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were at a loss for words, much like you probably were, but did their best to find enough words for this postgame Redskins Talk following the team's blowout L against the Giants. They get right to it, wondering how this defense continues to regress and how this team could turn in a game like that when they were still technically in the mix for the postseason. They also dissect what was said at the podium and in the locker room and try to discern whether the players are at odds with the coaches. Eventually, they get to Game Balls and Goats, and you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out which part of that segment runs longer. After, there's more discussion about the debacle and some questioning about whether anyone will lose their jobs over this. If you like podcasts where there's an extended period of sighing between the hosts and things close out with a fitting song, then this is the episode for you.

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Assessing the Redskins' guard options, previewing the Giants matchup and recapping another GREAT Pod Party Dec 07, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey survived yet another Redskins Talk Podcast Party and came together for this episode before the Giants game. To start, Pete gives his report from Friday's practice, which leads to discussions about what the team is thinking about doing at guard (they may be planning something wacky), Josh Doctson and Mark Sanchez. Then, JP declares that there will be no over/unders this week before immediately proposing three over/unders, one of which involves Josh Johnson. That's a juicy one, so keep your ears open for it. After that comes "How the Game Will Unfold." Is Sunday about to be a Saquon Barkley fest? And finally, the hosts review the fantastic Rockville Podcast Party, thanking all of the listeners who came out, showing appreciation for some amazing shirts JP made and breaking down all that happened during the fun night out. If you like podcasts where Mitch gets fired up about some big men-related topics and Pete recaps his less-than-ideal sleeping situation at Mitch's, then this is the episode for you.

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Interviewing a salary cap expert about the (lack of?) options the Redskins have with Alex Smith's contract Dec 06, 2018

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With reports starting to come out about Alex Smith's recovery from surgery taking a turn, JP Finlay felt the need to get a salary cap expert on the phone to look at what kind of options the Redskins have when it comes to the QB's contract. So, after an intro from JP where he gives you the latest about what's going on with Smith, he brings on Joel Corry — a former NFL agent — to look at the numbers. In their chat, you'll hear Corry break down the structure of the deal Smith has with the' Skins, give the most realistic year the franchise could part ways with him if they need to and explain why they'll need to draft a rookie passer in 2019. If you like podcasts where a complicated topic is broken down by someone who's incredibly knowledgeable about said topic, then this is the episode for you.

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Recapping Mark Sanchez's first day of practice as the starter and a very cool story about Adrian Peterson Dec 05, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch "Long Pants" Tischler and eventually Pete Hailey are here to bring you all you need to hear after Mark Sanchez's first day as Redskins starting QB. To start things off, though, they catch you up on some IR moves regarding two key players. Then, Mitch tells a very, very, very cool story about Adrian Peterson, one that makes it easy to understand why he's reached the level he's at. Once that wraps, you get some Sanchez discussion, including a recap of his legitimately fun presser and a talk about what the other players around him must be feeling with four games left. Lastly, JP brings up how strong of a season Quinton Dunbar was having before all three hosts hype up Thursday's Podcast Party (ROCKVILLE MATCHBOX. 7 PM. BE THERE. SERIOUSLY). If you like podcasts where Mitch is dealing stories out left and right and there's some mass confusion near the end of the proceedings, then this is the episode for you.

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Jay Gruden goes 1-on-1 to talk all things quarterback, plus JP's chat with Josh Norman right after the Philly loss Dec 04, 2018

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A little more than 12 hours after the conclusion of a really difficult loss to the Eagles, you get another Redskins Talk podcast. In this one, you'll hear JP Finlay's exclusive and weekly 1-on-1 with the head coach, and in the interview, Jay Gruden assesses the offense going forward with Mark Sanchez, how seriously the team considered Colin Kaepernick and what is up with Washington's tackling. After that, you'll get JP's postgame chat with Josh Norman, who can't believe this team's injury luck but also isn't ready to give up on the season. If you like podcasts where you get the full scoop on what's going on under center, then this is the episode for you.

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