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BONUS POD: The guys drink beer and open two amazing gifts that were sent by listeners Nov 06, 2018

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Monday was a really rough day for 'Skins fans, so hopefully this extra podcast will lift your spirits. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and guest host Kareem Copeland come at you from a mystery location for this 100-percent shtick-filled bonus pod. The reason for this episode? Because two very kind, very cool Redskins Talk listeners sent JP some packages, so we wanted to open those packages live on Redskins Talk. And oh boy, was it worth it. The first gift totally caught the guys by surprise, because it was so unbelievably cool. The second gift was special in its own right, too, and both will be appreciated for as long as this thing exists. If you like podcasts where JP threatens to stab Mitch with a very small knife and Pete gets stuck drinking a beer that he doesn't like, then this is the episode for you. And thanks again for being such phenomenal listeners.

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EMERGENCY-ISH POD: The injuries are PILING up and Jay Gruden goes 1-on-1 to react to the devastating news Nov 05, 2018

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This is, well, not the most upbeat Redskins Talk episode, but it's still quite important. First, JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler catch you up on Brandon Scherff, Shawn Lauvao and Paul Richardson's season-ending injuries and try to convey how rough all of that news is. Then, you'll hear JP's exclusive 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden. In it, the head coach gives his take on how the team can try to move on and whether this feels like a repeat of 2017. He'll also answer questions about if he's getting enough from Alex Smith and what to make of those penalties his team committed against the Falcons. After that, you'll get Finlay's postgame interviews with Mo Harris and Kapri Bibbs, with the former coming off of a career game and the latter having some interesting comments about the refs. If you like podcasts where Gruden somehow is able to stay positive despite the luck his team is experiencing and you get to hear from two lesser-known but now very vital players, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Processing the Redskins' lopsided loss to the Falcons, one that was a "thorough ass kicking" Nov 05, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are just as confused and upset as you are in this postgame edition of Redskins Talk. The three hosts get right into it, reacting to the issues they saw from the 'Skins vs. the Falcons, including another ugly offensive day, a surprising no-show by most of the defense and a strange afternoon from Josh Doctson. You'll also get a Game Balls and Goats segment that is, of course, HEAVY on Goats, and a recap of over/unders that is about as one-sided as the Washington-Atlanta matchup was. If you like podcasts where Mitch has to buzzer himself and the "Should Colt McCoy start playing" debate gets touched on (briefly), then this is the episode for you.

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Updates on Williams, Thompson and others, plus fresh Falcons over/unders and a 1-on-1 with Mason Foster Nov 02, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and a hopefully louder John Keim united for this final Redskins Talk episode before the Falcons matchup. In it, they discuss the murkiness of Trent Williams' injury as well as Chris Thompson's issues, Byron Marshall's place on the 'Skins, a new set of over/unders, the special vibe that's permeating in the locker room and what to expect when Atlanta comes to town. After that, you'll hear JP's 1-on-1 with Mason Foster, where the LB goes in-depth on his season as well as the defense. He's one of the better talkers on the team, so pay attention. If you like podcasts where JP talks about his hatred for automatic car doors and Siri makes her first appearance on RT, then this is the episode for you.

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Reacting to Ha Ha Clinton-Dix's first day as a 'Skin, looking at playoff odds and the FULL AUDIO of HHCD's presser Oct 31, 2018

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There's plenty going on in this new Wednesday edition of Redskins Talk, and JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to guide you through it all. First, the guys give their initial impressions of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix's first day in burgundy and gold, which included one heck of a press conference. Then, they rip through all of the injury updates you need to know about, from Byron Marshall's return to Trent Williams' availability. Later on, they check in on Washington's playoff odds and all give their thoughts on how likely it is that the team makes the postseason. And finally, they toss to the complete audio of Clinton-Dix's first meeting with the local media, where he covers everything from playing with DJ Swearinger to his love for Sean Taylor. If you like podcasts where Pete randomly screams at a fellow reporter and JP has a serious battle with math, then this is the episode for you.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Reacting to the Ha Ha Clinton-Dix trade, which looks like an awesome move Oct 30, 2018

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*AIRHORN NOISE* It's been too long since one of these! JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey scrambled as soon as the Ha Ha Clinton-Dix trade news broke and got together for this Emergency Pod. What do they think it means for the team and what grade do they give it? They get to that and plenty more in this action-packed Redskins Talk. If you like podcasts where Mitch comes super-prepared and JP keeps dropping Sean McVay-isms, then this is the episode for you.

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RE-POST: The best of Rich Tandler Oct 30, 2018

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**RE-release**: Here is just a sampling of Rich Tandler's best segments on Redskins Talk. From his Tandler-y clarifications to his high-pitched voice that came out every so often, these are the moments that made him such a special part of our lives and yours. If you like podcasts where you hear a very serious ranking of founding fathers and the best Switzerland flag-related joke ever, all thanks to Rich Tandler, then this is the episode for you.

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A very positive 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden after the Giants W, and postgame interviews with Mason Foster & Tress Way Oct 29, 2018

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These Victory Monday editions of Redskins Talk won't ever get old. First, you'll get JP Finlay's weekly and exclusive sit-down with Jay Gruden, and the two cover a whole lot during their chat. From Gruden talking about the beasts his defense has in the trenches, what can be done to make the offense start clicking, whether to expect a trade and an early look at the Falcons, there's plenty to digest. Once that's over, you'll hear JP's Sunday interviews from just moments after the Giants win. There's LB Mason Foster, who just continues to produce, and punter Tress Way, who seemed to embrace yesterday's spotlight during and after the triumph. If you like podcasts where Gruden explains why he won't ever bet against Adrian Peterson and he also evaluates Josh Doctson's improvement, then this is the episode for you.

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The Redskins are officially rolling after bullying the Giants in New Jersey Oct 29, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey recorded this pod while driving home from MetLife Stadium, the site of the Redskins' third straight victory. The guys get things going by giving plenty of love to, who else, the defense and Adrian Peterson. That leads into a celebratory Game Balls and Goats segment. How many awards were handed out, and does Alex Smith land on the Goats side? Next is a recap of over/unders, which went really well for one host and really not well for another. Finally, they go through all that happened on an incredible Saturday in NYC. If you like podcasts where Mitch has trouble choosing which big men to shout out since they all balled and the guys try to get Pete's named changed, then this is the episode for you.

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Debating whether the Giants matchup is a trap game, setting over/unders and a fun 1-on-1 with Ryan Kerrigan Oct 26, 2018

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and an-eventually-in-the-car John Keim make up this pre-Giants game edition of Redskins Talk. First, the three hosts answer the all-important question about Sunday's Week 8 matchup — is it a trap game? There's plenty of reason for concern, at least according to some in the group. Then, they give their predictions on who plays and who doesn't at MetLife Stadium before getting into a brief chat about whether the 'Skins should explore a trade and at which position. Next, they move on to over/unders, which includes a low number for Alex Smith and an intriguing one for Saquon Barkley. The last you'll hear from these three comes from the weekly "How the Game Will Unfold segment." Finally, you'll get JP's 1-on-1 with Ryan Kerrigan, where the pass rusher answers questions about how this defense compares to past ones he's played on, a special thing that's going on at Purdue and his level of excitement about being a father in the near future. If you like podcasts where Mitch and JP brag about their fun Saturday in NYC and JP asks Kerrigan about constantly being held, then this is the episode for you.

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