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POSTGAME POD: Doing our best to process what will be a season-changing loss for the Redskins Dec 04, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to try and walk you through what was a loss in many ways on Monday night vs. the Eagles. First, they react to the heartbreaking Colt McCoy injury, an injury that feels like deja vu after Alex Smith's just a few weeks ago. Once they go through that, they turn their attention to the rest of the injuries as well as the faltering defense. What's the deal with that group, a group that once looked so good? Eventually they move onto Game Balls and Goats, handing out plenty of the latter. They wrap with a recap of over/unders and more general sighing. If you like podcasts where Pete gets oddly aggressive and the hosts get very excited about the thought of drinking at the Pod Party, then this is the episode for you.

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The only Redskins-Eagles preview you'll need: Injury updates, over/unders, and "How the Game Will Unfold" Nov 30, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch "Cool & Soft" Tischler, Pete Hailey and John Keim gathered for this important Redskins Talk. The four open by briefly addressing Doug Williams' Friday apology, which came as a surprise to everyone at practice. They also quickly discuss how the organization could've handled this Reuben Foster situation better. Then, it's preview time, with a bunch of Redskins-Eagles content coming your way. All of that starts with a full look at the injuries, from Chris Thompson's ribs to Matt Ioannidis' shin. After the hosts play "Guess the Inactives," they move into "How the Game Will Unfold," with two guys predicting a positive result and two expecting a negative one. Following that comes over/unders, which features a good Jordan Reed wild card category. And finally, there's some crucial shtick, including a major life announcement from Pete and a request for a megaphone for Dec. 6's Podcast Party. If you like podcasts where JP has an epic stat botch and Mitch drops a tasty lil' nugget for Monday's matchup, then this is the episode for you.

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You're going to really enjoy this lengthy 1-on-1 with the tough and talented Trent Williams Nov 29, 2018

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JP Finlay is here for this excellent Redskins Talk, and kicks things off with a reminder about the Podcast Party (COME TO ROCKVILLE'S MATCHBOX ON DEC. 6) as well as a promising injury report about Chris Thompson and Jamison Crowder. Once that intro wraps, you get JP's fantastic sit-down with Trent Williams, a chat that runs long and includes a ton of good info. You'll hear Williams describe just how tough he is, why Alex Smith's injury impacted him so much, what he likes about Colt McCoy, how influential he was in getting Adrian Peterson to D.C., what he thinks of Reuben Foster's arrival and his thoughts on DJ Swearinger's recent comments. If you like podcasts where Williams drops an exciting line about Derrius Guice and walks you through how difficult this thumb injury has been for him using some pretty crazy stories, then this is the episode for you.

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Media descends to Redskins Park the day after the Reuben Foster news and a look towards Monday's game in Philadelphia Nov 28, 2018

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JP Finlay & Mitch Tischler are joined by Ben Standig and Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times Dispatch convene (Pete is on assignment) after a rather busy day in Ashburn. The beginning of this episode focuses on Reuben Foster news, what it means, the response by the head coach/ players and more. The second half shifts to all story lines not Foster related including Chris Thompson's status.

Stay tuned to to the end to hear the entirety of Gruden answering questions about Foster (23:53).

And of course, December 6th- Podcast Party- Matchbox in Rockville - Be There (Bring a Toy for Tots).

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EMERGENCY POD: Trying to process and break down the highly-controversial Reuben Foster news Nov 28, 2018

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Tuesday became a two-pods-for-the-price-of-one day for Redskins Talk listeners once the 'Skins claimed Reuben Foster off waivers. So, once that broke, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey got together for an Emergency Pod. In it, they do their best to look at the acquisition from all angles, both on and off the field. And there's plenty of angles. What potential does this have for success? What potential does this have to be a failure? Could the Alabama players help him out? When could he possibly play? All of that, plus plenty of other points, are made throughout the discussion. In the end, the hosts are skeptical of the claim. Now, listen for yourself and make up your own mind.

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Addressing Redskins fans who are bailing on the season, explaining how Colt McCoy can improve and a 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden Nov 27, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey hit the podcast studio in Bethesda for this edition of Redskins Talk, which starts out with Mitch addressing fans who think the season is over. What are the reasons to keep the faith, and what are the reasons worth freaking out over? All three discuss both sides. Then, they update the team's playoff percentages, giving their thoughts on how likely it is that the Burgundy and Gold win the division or steal a wild card spot. That's where you'll get a slow-developing but useful analogy from JP. Eventually, the hosts move on to Colt McCoy and toss out ways he can be better for the offense, which leads into a very early look at QBs who the franchise could draft in 2019. Yep, that happened. And finally, you'll hear JP's exclusive 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden, as the head coach opens up about the running game. If you like podcasts where a new title is bestowed upon Pete and a unique scale is used to measure interest in QBs, then this is the episode for you.

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An all-encompassing interview with Will Blackmon, who analyzes the Redskins defense as well as the best wines Nov 26, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and Brian Mitchell brought on former Redskin Will Blackmon for this very interesting edition of Redskins Talk. First, the guys ask Will to break down the 'Skins defense: Why are they struggling? Have some of the rookies hit a wall? And can their tackling be fixed? After that, they try to say bye to Will, but he said he was down to keep chatting so that's exactly what happened. The ex-DB answered questions on the best city to travel to for players, all of the best types of wine and NUMEROUS other topics. If you like podcasts where a Burgundy and Gold alum gives strong insight on Washington and fine dining, then this is the episode for you

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BEST OF NOVEMBER POD: All of the top reactions, Game Balls and Goats from the Redskins' last four matchups Nov 24, 2018

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With the Redskins having played on Thanksgiving, your Week 12 Sunday is 'Skins-less. Until now. To help fill the void, here's a "best of" edition of Redskins Talk, featuring the best segments from the Falcons, Bucs, Texans and Cowboys matchups. Relive all the debates, sarcasm and more with this look back, then get ready to look forward to the Monday night showdown in Philly. And oh yeah, come to the Podcast Party on Dec. 6 at the Rockville Matchbox. We want to have an epic night with the listeners.

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POSTGAME POD: Redskins get stuffed on Thanksgiving in Dallas and, overall, a lot of problems are emerging on this team + Preston Smith postgame Nov 23, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey got together in a special room inside of AT&T Stadium for this lengthy postgame edition of Redskins Talk. The episode begins with a fitting song as the guys try to process the way this team's season is going before they get to some important news regarding the upcoming podcast party. Then, it's time for reactions, which include: How did Colt McCoy look? Should Josh Norman have followed Amari Cooper? What's up with the running game? How bad were the refs? Eventually, they go to Game Balls and Goats, giving some love to guys like Preston Smith and Trey Quinn and also wanting more from Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and McCoy. Later, you'll get a follow-up on over/unders, featuring the return of Mitch's scratchy buzzer. Lastly, they debate whether the 'Skins will win the NFC East before JP closes things out with an epic message that'll make you tingle. Finaly, hear from Preston Smith exclusively after the game. If you like podcasts where Pete makes a bold promise and Mitch goes DEEP on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, then this is the episode for you.

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BONUS POD: JP, Mitch, Pete, Dukes, Kerrigan, Sundberg and Moss remember that superb 2012 Thanksgiving win in Dallas Nov 21, 2018

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Here's something to be thankful for — a special Thanksgiving edition of Redskins Talk. This one is led by JP Finlay, who gets thoughts from a bunch of folks about a game EVERY 'Skins fan will remember: That 2012 explosion in Dallas vs. the Cowboys, one that Robert Griffin III orchestrated. You'll hear Mitch Tischler recall his memories from the sideline of that victory, as well as memories from Pete Hailey, who was in high school when it happened, and from Chad Dukes who gives his sports radio perspective on the holiday classic. Things don't stop there, though; JP also chatted with Ryan Kerrigan, Nick Sundberg and Santana Moss, guys who played in the matchup. Those interviews, of course, are awesome. If you like podcasts where you'll be taken back to a very bright spot in Redskins history and where Santana Moss tells EPIC(!) stories about that squad, then this is the episode for you.

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