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Training camp, Day 10: Answering fan questions and getting hyped for the Podcast Party Aug 03, 2018

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The Redskins are taking an off day but the Redskins Talk crew is too addicted to podcasting to do so as well. So that means it's BONUS PODCAST O'CLOCK. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey recorded this one from Pete's hotel room and had some fun with it. First, because of the listeners' effort, the guys crossed the 350-review mark, meaning they have to wear bolos to August 4th's Podcast Party. So, they open one up live on the pod and celebrate the accomplishment. Then, it's football time. Before the episode, the hosts asked fans to submit questions then they each chose one to read on air. Rich's deals with trying to find a trade-able Redskin, Pete talks about Mo Harris and Anthony Lanier, Mitch has an interesting one regarding two linebackers and JP evaluates the best road game on the schedule. Lastly, JP and Co. hype up the Podcast Party, which'll be at the Matchbox in Short Pump (YOU SHOULD COME). If you like podcasts where Tandler gets riled up about the difference between a raffle and a random drawing and the giveaways for the party are revealed, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 9: Updates on the CBs, Ryan Anderson and Maurice Harris, then JP goes 1-on-1 with Jordan Reed Aug 02, 2018

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It's a special day on Redskins Talk, because our bud Jackson brought the second-ever Redskins Talk-themed sign to training camp. So, Jackson got to join JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey for this episode of the podcast. Practice was a bit lighter than usual today, with the backups getting more reps than the starters. Therefore, the hosts bounce around (more than they normally do, at least) and cover all sorts of things. Included: A chat about Trey Quinn's not-so-strong performance, more Maurice Harris hype, a nugget from JP on a sneaky cornerback, a note about Brian Quick on special teams and the usual "one thing" segment, which features a look at Josh Norman and Ryan Anderson. You'll also hear a cameo by NBC Sports Washington's Julie Donaldson and a story about JP almost getting destroyed by Mitch. And finally, today's interview is held with Jordan Reed, and JP asks the tight end just how much work he puts into his conditioning and about his growing bond with Alex Smith. If you like podcasts where Tandler's Millennial Meter starts going off and a hypothetical on what Mitch's first phone call from jail would be like is floated around, then this is the episode for you.

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The DeAngelo Hall episode: The now-retired Redskin joins to tell some fantastic stories and reflect on his career Aug 01, 2018

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When DeAngelo Hall first walked into the Redskins Talk podcast tent, the plan was for the interview to run at the start of a regular pod. But Hall was so willing to talk and so interesting that we just had to make the conversation its own episode. The 'Skins legend, who officially retired in Richmond, offers up all types of amazing stories, from a recap of some of his scoop-and-scores to the time he said he was going to be Pro Bowl MVP and then, well, became Pro Bowl MVP. He also gets serious and explains why he's choosing to retire now. If you like podcasts where one of the best players for the franchise from the past decade takes the mic and just goes on unfiltered, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 8: Paul Richardson steps up big-time and JP has an intriguing 1-on-1 chat with Alex Smith Aug 01, 2018

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Coming at you from the famous tent in Richmond is another Redskins Talk episode with JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey. The first football topic covered in this one is Josh Doctson, who left at the end of practice with a shoulder injury. The extent of the injury hadn't been released at the time of the recording, but the guys still are able to describe how it happened and then look at how his potential absence could affect the wide receiver race as a whole. After, everyone gives their "one thing," which for Mitch was basically every single thing that makes him happy — a spotting of Ty Nsekhe at guard and a Kenny Landler interception, both of which happened right after each other. Tandler, meanwhile, looks at Paul Richardson's excellent day, while Pete gives his take on a rookie who has yet to show much promise. The hosts then toss to JP's 1-on-1 with Alex Smith, which is fully of juicy stuff, from how much he loves running the read-option to a really good question from JP about Kirk Cousins. If you like podcasts where Tandler hums the Rocky theme song and Smith gets really honest about a lot of topics, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 7: Taking a close look at the crowded receiver battle, plus JP sits down with Jonathan Allen Jul 31, 2018

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The Redskins returned to the practice field on July 31, so the Redskins Talk podcast has returned to recapping the sights and sounds from Richmond in this installment. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey get things started by quickly thanking the listeners for helping them set another record before kicking the football things off with a conversation about Ty Nsekhe's health and potential move to guard. Will Mitch ever get to see it happen? Following that, they briefly focus on the linebacker spot and wonder if Martrell Spaight's days are numbered in D.C. That is followed by a really long chat about the receivers, as the four try to figure out who the heck is going to make the team behind the three top targets. Pete, for one, believes Trey Quinn is already safe, a claim that's met by plenty of pushback (like always) by the others. JP, for example, wants to see Quinn make a difference on special teams before he feels good about placing him on the final 53 (or 54, since it's JP). Finally, as usual, they go around to speak about their "one thing" from the session before tossing to JP's interview with Jonathan Allen. In that back-and-forth, Allen explains how his defense can become the "badasses" he wants them to be and scouts Daron Payne, too. If you like podcasts where JP announces when the season's tailgate party will be and Allen goes in on how much he loves freeing up others to make plays, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 6: Trey Quinn talks Fortnite, Montae Nicholson talks Year 2 and the hosts talk Jamison Crowder Jul 30, 2018

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BONUS PODCAST TIME. We said we'd give you a new pod every day of practice, but even on an off day, we're giving you more content. Special guests Craig Hoffman of 106.7 The Fan and Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post join JP Finlay for this one, which opens up with two 1-on-1 interviews. First up is Pete's talk with Trey Quinn, where the two get super nerdy and go all in on Fortnite. How long did it take Trey to become the Fortnite beast that he is and does he play with other 'Skins teammates? He's got some strong one-liners on those questions and more. Then, Tandler catches up with Montae Nicholson, as the second-year safety lets Tandler in on how he's planning to avoid injuries and why keeping an underdog mentality is so crucial to him. After those segments, JP, Craig and Kareem discuss how nicely Alex Smith and Jamison Crowder's connection is developing and what to expect from Crowder in 2018. They also examine the team's improved depth and their plans for the off day. If you like podcasts where JP's ankle randomly pops yet again and Brandon Scherff's greatness is brought up, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 5: Recapping the best, most intense practice so far, and a 1-on-1 talk with Ryan Kerrigan Jul 29, 2018

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Now THAT was a good session of football. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey found Sunday's practice in Richmond to be the best one of training camp thus far and they are here to talk about it. This installment kicks off with praise for the offense, especially Alex Smith, who was really, really dialed in. You'll also hear conversations about both Josh Harvey Clemons and Byron Marshall, two players who are opening eyes in Richmond. JP has an interesting theory about JHC in particular, so make sure to listen to that. The guys then give their daily takeaway, which includes Rich bringing up Mo Harris (again) and Mitch talking up Derrius Guice's hunger for learning. Smaller but still important topics mentioned as well are Vernon Davis' lack of body fat and Kenny Ladler's performance, and the action wraps with JP interviewing Ryan Kerrigan. Kerrigan's got good opinions on not being ranked on the NFL's Top 100 list, Greg Manusky's scooter and his own up-and-down golf game. If you like podcasts where Mitch calls out JP for being a bad guy and Kerrigan picks one word to describe teammates like Preston Smith and Josh Norman, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 4: Players are seeing differences between Alex and Kirk, plus Chris Thompson evaluates Derrius Guice Jul 28, 2018

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A whopping studio audience of three people joined JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey for this edition of Redskins Talk from Richmond, which comes to you after the first padded practice of 2018's camp. The first topic addressed is a tough one, as the guys break down Daron Payne's injury and discuss how big of a deal it is for him to miss a few weeks because of it. Then, they review Josh Doctson's media session, including him talking about his health following his MRI and one really interesting difference he sees between Alex Smith and Kirk Cousins. That leads nicely into JP's chat with Chris Thompson, another guy who is noticing how the team's new QB operates compared to the team's old one. Be sure to pay attention to those really cool details from Thompson, as well as his one word to describe Derrius Guice. Once the Thompson interview wraps, each host gives his daily takeaway, which includes notes on Robert Davis vs. Maurice Harris and a nice performance by Fabian Moreau. And finally, they break down a strange night they had in the city, which featured Pete getting owned by a stingy karaoke operator. If you like podcasts where you get incredible insight into how Smith acts as a leader and a passer and Pete botches the artist of Tandler's all-time favorite song, then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 3: Notes on DJ Swearinger, Phil Taylor and Daron Payne, plus a sit-down interview with Paul Richardson Jul 27, 2018

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This is a very, very special edition of Redskins Talk, because everyone FINALLY has their own microphone. It only took 250+ episodes for that to happen, which is super efficient. Regardless, JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are all able to chime in on things now, and there was plenty to talk about after the team's second day of practice in Richmond. First, there's the injury updates: How did Zach Brown look and what's up with Daron Payne and Ryan Anderson? Then, the guys run a quick interview featuring our guy Nick, who made history today by bringing the first ever Redskins Talk-themed sign to training camp. After that, a Phil Taylor/Ziggy Hood discussion starts up, with JP wondering whether Taylor could make the squad over Hood. Eventually, JP provides another piece to the puzzle of his insane shoeless breakfast story from Day 2, everyone provides a key takeaway from the on-field action and also briefly touch on Colt McCoy's new deal. This chapter then wraps up with JP's 1-on-1 interview with Paul Richardson, where the wideout explains why having a No. 1 target isn't necessary and delves deeper into plenty of other topics. If you like podcasts where the mic-stealing is non-existent and Richardson explains why Jay Gruden is "special," then this is the episode for you.

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Training camp, Day 2: Jordan Reed and Josh Doctson look healthy, and JP goes 1-on-1 with Josh Norman Jul 26, 2018

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"Football happened on a field," JP Finlay says at the start of this pod after the 'Skins first day of camp. And he's correct, which means there's plenty for him, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey to chat about. So let's get to it. First, the guys provide an update on the newly-injured Zach Brown (don't worry about it too much - yet) and also review Josh Doctson's productive first day after all the stressing over his health. Then, they evaluate Jordan Reed, who is starting to look like himself again. Next is a discussion on a big statement made by Jonathan Allen and how the 'Skins need an attitude shift on defense. More analysis follows that, including a guest appearance by Larry Michael and an introduction to one little-known DB who may just be worth watching. Finally, JP tells a totally absurd story about something that happened at breakfast, the other three hosts confront Tandler about a weird thing he did on Day 1 and, most importantly, things wrap up with JP's fun, insightful 1-on-1 interview with Josh Norman. If you like podcasts where JP's ankle randomly pops despite the fact that he's sitting down and other people besides Mitch talk about big men, then this is the episode for you.

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