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JP goes 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden, Paul Richardson, Jonathan Allen, & Jamison Crowder Sep 24, 2018

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Hope you're ready for four 1-on-1 interviews with four happy guys. JP Finlay is one-half of each chat, while Jay Gruden, Jonathan Allen, Jamison Crowder and Paul Richardson make up the other side of them. First up is the head coach, who tells JP in their weekly, exclusive sit-down the things he still wants the Redskins to address and his most proud moment from the Green Bay W. After that is Richardson, who shares his funny reaction to that Clay Matthews penalty. Then Allen, who explains how the team wanted to attack Aaron Rodgers, and finally Crowder, who talks about the more aggressive offensive approach in Week 3. If you like podcasts where Gruden gets on JP for asking a certain question and Richardson has a good one-liner about how his mom being in town led to his touchdown, then this is the episode for you.

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From the impressive win over the Packers to the Podcast Tailgate, Week 3 couldn't have gone any better Sep 23, 2018

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JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Pete Hailey are coming at you from the inside of a victorious FedEx Field to bring you a full recap of all that occurred in Landover in Week 3. The guys break down ALL of the very positive things that happened in the 'Skins victory, from Adrian Peterson turning in a classic performance to the deep passing game beginning to click to many, many more topics. The Game Balls and Goats section is, obviously, heavy on Game Balls, so soak all of that in. They also give plenty of thanks to all that made the Podcast Tailgate such a blast, even in the awful weather. The momentum is real, folks. If you like podcasts where JP botches the artist behind his apparent favorite song and Tandler's love for LL Bean is summed up perfectly, then this is the episode for you.

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Picking Week 3 over/unders and predicting how the Redskins-Packers game will unfold Sep 21, 2018

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From the chillier than usual picnic tables, JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Pete Hailey and John Keim bring you this edition of Redskins Talk, and there's a lot of good stuff going on. In this installment, you'll get plenty of hardcore football topics, including: Whether or not the guys think Maurice Harris will debut Sunday, everyone's over/unders regarding Alex Smith, Adrian Peterson and Josh Doctson and the debut of a Tandler-created segment where the hosts try to envision how Sunday's game will unfold. You'll also get a good amount of shtick, from Tandler doing a weird coin-toss prediction bit to Pete attempting plenty of zings and missing with most of them. If you like podcasts where JP and John share a really touching moment and there's lots of minivan discussion, then this is the episode for you.

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A slight improvement in injuries, setting Week 3 over/unders and a long 1-on-1 with Josh Norman Sep 20, 2018

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JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Pete Hailey are your hosts for this Redskins Talk, with JP and Pete hanging in the studio and Tandler out in Ashburn...at the picnic table...by himself. After the necessary reminders about this week's Podcast Tailgate (ORANGE LOT, A30, 10:30 a.m.), Tandler gives his update following Thursday's practice, where he saw a slightly more positive picture regarding the team's injuries. Next, the guys set their Week 3 over/unders, which includes a fantastic segment where they read ALL of the suggestions they got from listeners. Some were solid but most were terrible. The second half of the action goes to JP's 1-on-1 with Josh Norman, where the corner opens up about everything from Aaron Rodgers to his cane to his fearless tackling. If you like podcasts where many people demonstrate they have NO idea how over/unders work and Tandler is just sending selfies out like it's nothin', then this is the episode for you.

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Well, the O-line is now a bit banged up, and is Week 3's game a must-win? Sep 19, 2018

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JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were in Ashburn for Wednesday's practice and then got together to give you this lovely pod. Unfortunately, most of it has to do with injuries, as Paul Richardson is now apparently dealing with an additional issue while Shawn Lauvao is likely to miss some time as well. Are the Redskins already hanging by a thread? The guys also explain how much to expect from the two new wideouts and then debate whether the Packers game is a full on must-win. If you like podcasts where Tandler and JP call each other lame and all four hosts have trouble remembering what a traffic light looks like, this is the episode for you.

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Reacting to the Floyd and Perriman signings. Would Dez or Gordon have been better ideas? Sep 18, 2018

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Tuesday was supposed to be an off day, but with all these receiver moves happening, JP Finlay decided to corral Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey to break down what's going on at that position. After promoting this Sunday's second-ever Redskins Talk Podcast Tailgate at FedEx Field, the guys give their reactions to the signings of Michael Floyd and Breshad Perriman. Should they have pursued Dez Bryant or Josh Gordon instead? One host believes Gordon should've been the target. Other side discussions include what parts of this roster all this WR shuffling will affect most and the level of concern about this part of the offense just two weeks in. If you like podcasts were Pete uses the word "onomatopoeia" correctly and Mitch gets a little too much enjoyment from almost running a cohost over earlier in the day, then this is the episode for you.

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Jay Gruden reacts to the disappointing home opener, plus postgame chats with Swearinger and Roullier Sep 17, 2018

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It's time to pick up the pieces from the loss to the Colts. To open the pod, you'll hear JP Finlay go 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden, as the head coach answers tough questions about his team's preparation, offensive struggles and areas that must be improved. Then, you'll get to listen to JP's full postgame interviews with DJ Swearinger and Chase Roullier, two guys who played on units that had major issues against Indy. Swearinger wasn't happy with the communication, while Roullier had a lot to say on the offensive line's shortcomings. If you like podcasts where there's lots of exclusive content, then this is the episode for you

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"You couldn't feel any excitement": Trying to put together the pieces after that gross loss to the Colts Sep 16, 2018

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Does anyone else think Week 1 feels like it was four years ago? The difference between last week's pod from Arizona and this one is stark, as JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Mitch Tischler do their best to process the Redskins' horrific home-opening loss to the Colts. From Washington's long list of failures on offense to the lack of juice at the stadium, there's a lot to talk about and not much of it is fun. It's important stuff, though, so you need to listen. It'll be therapeutic. If you like podcasts where one of JP's notes is just "WTF?" and the hosts are just as fired up as you are, then this is the episode for you.

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Picking Week 2 over/unders, getting a full scouting report on the Colts and performing a beer taste test Sep 14, 2018

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This podcast has a lot of parts and all of them are good. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Pete Hailey open things up by picking sides on over/unders for Week 2. Who lands where when it comes to AP rushing yards and Alex Smith passing yards? After that, they toss to an interview with Andrew Walker of Colts.com, a knowledgeable guy who gives you an in-depth scouting report of Washington's Week 2 opponent. Listen as Walker tells you what to expect from Andrew Luck and talks up a young lineman who'll be facing the 'Skins' strong interior defenders, among many other useful things. And finally, the pod closes with a bunch of people taste-testing Devils Backbone's two new Redskins beers, because it's Friday so why wouldn't we drink? If you like podcasts where a big-time Redskins player makes a surprise appearance and Tandler can't stop chugging brews, then this is the episode for you.

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Here's why you shouldn't worry about the pass rush yet, plus a great 1-on-1 with Chris Thompson Sep 13, 2018

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The Thursday pod ended up happening, folks. It's just JP Finlay and Rich Tandler at the wheel for this one, and they braved the rainy elements to bring you the episode. First, JP opens things up by telling fans why they should remain calm about the pass rush, which didn't produce a lot in Week 1. Then, the two hosts set their weekly over/unders for Alex Smith's pass yards, Adrian Peterson's rush yards and an interesting fan submission from one of our ambassadors. After that, they toss to JP's sit-down talk with Chris Thompson, where the talented RB opens up about rehabbing from his season-ending injury and what it's like playing next to a future Hall of Famer. If you like podcasts where things are extra organized and there's no fighting over mics for once, then this is the episode for you.

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