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Tracing DeAngelo Hall's impact through the years and discussing if the Redskins are the second-best NFC East team May 14, 2018

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JP Finlay and Pete Hailey open up this Redskins Talk podcast by recapping their recent golf triumph but are quickly joined in the studio by Brian Mitchell, who proceeds to make fun of JP and Pete's recent golf triumph. Things turn back to the Burgundy and Gold quickly, though, with the three talking about DeAngelo Hall's retirement, recounting some of his best moments and arguing about whether D-Hall was a true shutdown corner or not. That is where you'll hear B-Mitch call Pete "soft," so you don't want to miss that. After, Brian tells a short but insightful story about Derrius Guice that gives you some insight into the RB's personality. The trio then tosses to an interview that JP and Rich Tandler held with Sirius XM's Adam Caplan, an NFL Insider who possesses a ton of knowledge about your favorite sport. Caplan gives his opinion on the Redskins offense — a group he thinks can be VERY dynamic, but also very problematic — before taking you on a tour of the rest of the NFC East. Things might be shaking out OK for Washington in the division, according to him. If you like podcasts where classic DeAngelo Hall TDs are brought up and a reporter pays compliments to Alex Smith, then this is the episode for you.

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Making observations from rookie minicamp and having a conversation about left guard now that Kouandjio is hurt May 11, 2018

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This podcast is coming at you from the podcast picnic table at Redskins Park in Ashburn and features JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Chick Hernandez, Pete Hailey and 'Redskins 100' producer/heavy hair gel user Ajay Atayee. The guys open up by having (yes, another) discussion about left guard after JP reported that Arie Kouandjio's 2018 season is in jeopardy due to a quad injury. Is it time to panic? There's disagreement answering that one. Then, everyone gives their observations and standouts from Friday's rookie minicamp session, including notes on Derrius Guice and Trey Quinn, after watching the Burgundy and Gold's first-year players get after it in practice under Jay Gruden's watchful eye. If you like podcasts where Tandler calls someone a redneck and the Trey Quinn hype train starts rolling, then this is the episode for you.

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Could the Redskins be grooming their next GM? Also, a perfectly bite-sized Caps-Lightning preview May 10, 2018

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JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Pete Hailey are steering this particular Redskins Talk show, and things get goin' early. The trio review the 20 Questions controversy stemming from the previous pod, and to NO ONE'S SURPRISE, Tandler isn't budging and thinks he's right when he's clearly wrong. After that early dust-up, JP brings up the departure of Scott Campbell and the rise of Kyle Smith, and explains why Smith could be Washington's future GM — and soon, too. He also relates the situation back to Sean McVay. Then, NBC Sports Washington's Rob Carlin joins the show to give 'Skins fans a short but sweet preview of the Capitals' series vs. the Lightning, because it's necessary for all DC sports fans to stick together and support the other squads in town. If you like podcasts where the future of the Redskins' front office is discussed and JP and Tandler's lack of hockey knowledge is exposed in about 30 seconds, then this is the episode for you.

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Ranking the Redskins' best draft gems from the 2000s, plus the debut (and possibly the finale) of a new game May 08, 2018

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By the end of this Redskins Talk, you're either going to say it was your favorite episode or your phone will be in the garbage can because you hated it so much. Let's hope it's the first one. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey get things moving by examining a list Pete created that ranks the 15 best mid-to-late round picks the 'Skins have made this century. And while it starts off poorly, the top half is pretty much widely accepted by JP, Rich and Mitch. But who's No. 1? After that, the four hosts each choose a mid-to-late rounder from the 2018 class that they each think could be the next Washington gem. That's where things get INTERESTING. First, there's Tandler unknowingly muting his phone in the middle of the pod, which is just fantastic. That is then followed by the first ever round of 20 questions, a game that Pete has been dying to debut on Redskins Talk for a while and a game that goes just DISASTROUSLY. Hopefully the listeners like it enough so it can make an appearance again, though. If you like podcasts that include bizarre requests regarding Tandler's backyard and lots of yelling, then this is the episode for you.

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Discussing Shawn Lauvao's return, an interesting decision on Bashaud Breeland and various breakfast items May 06, 2018

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The Redskins Talk crew is in full force for this new edition of your favorite podcast. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey open things up with a recap of everyone's Cinco de Mayo — from Pete's awful bowling score to Tandler being a grump about the holiday — before getting into Shawn Lauvao's return. In that Lauvao chat, the four rank the team's options at left guard, debate whether the position's current makeup is acceptable and listen as JP drops very intriguing nuggets from a conversation he had with a starting 'Skins lineman. Then, Tandler walks the pod through a unique path Washington can take with Bashaud Breeland (one they must decide on soon) and whether it's a smart play to execute. The back portion of things is reserved for lots of breakfast talk, from a look at the types of breakfast potatoes to JP's curious stance on bacon. If you like podcasts where a Tandler-centric review is read and the left guard position is covered from all angles, then this is the episode for you.

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A respected NFL writer grades the Redskins' draft and advocates for Jay Gruden. Then, JP and Rich rank minor injuries May 04, 2018

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This is a very fun Friday edition of Redskins Talk, listeners, so get ready. JP Finlay and an in-studio Rich Tandler open up with a brief intro before getting into a long interview with longtime NFL writer Don Banks, who is about as respected as they come in the business. As a Bostonian, Banks is a good guy to provide an outsider's opinion on the franchise, and he does so about their draft, Derrius Guice and the direction of the team. He's skeptical about Washington's choice not to draft Derwin James, for instance, but he's very impressed by what Jay Gruden has accomplished and thinks the coach should get more shine. After JP, Rich and Don's chat, the two pod hosts rank various minor injuries before getting confused about how to close things out, an exchange that Producer Pete leaves in for all the listeners to hear. If you like podcasts where Rich misses his La-Z-Boy and JP really defends Jay Gruden, then this is the episode for you.

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A discussion on Bruce Allen — has he really been THAT bad? — and Tandler and JP compare roster projections May 02, 2018

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The Redskins Talk crew opens up May with a fun edition of the program. JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey make this episode happen from three different states and open it up by having a long chat about Bruce Allen. While the whole Kirk Cousins situation was a giant mess — no one can deny that — has Allen been as BAD as fans have made him out to be with everything else in his tenure in D.C.? It's an interesting chat full of different angles and points, and considering how much Allen draws a reaction from 'Skins fans, it's worth listening to. Then, JP and Rich go head-to-head and compare their recent 53-man roster projections, debating amongst themselves who will make the final cut and which rookies and veterans will be dropped. Other highlights of the episode: Pete owns up to a blogging botch and JP makes a major promise when it comes to reviews. If you like podcasts where Tandler talks his favorite topic — interior linemen — and Tress Way's punting numbers are examined, then this is the episode for you.

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The crew reacts to Doug Williams' post-NFL Draft press conference and JP goes 1-on-1 with Doug himself Apr 30, 2018

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On Redskins Talk, there's no such thing as a post-draft break. Even though JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Mitch Tischler all worked long hours during the actual draft, they're back for yet another pod covering what the team did during the NFL's biggest offseason event. The trio were all in attendance for Doug Williams' press conference on Monday, a presser in which he recapped all that went down in Rounds 1-7. So, JP, Rich and Mitch open the pod by reacting to what Doug said at the podium, analyzing things such as Williams' confidence in Derrius Guice and the team's plan at left guard. Then, they move into some housekeeping items — which includes a shoutout to the listeners for helping set a record on the pod for a FOURTH straight month — read another excellent review and then toss to JP's 1-on-1 interview with Williams. There, you'll hear Doug get particularly excited over Sean Dion Hamilton and Trey Quinn. If you like podcasts that continue to bring shine on the 2018 draft class and also include Mitch and Rich calling JP soft (and rightfully so), then this is the episode for you.

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DRAFT WRAP-UP: Guys, it kinda looks like the Redskins absolutely crushed the 2018 NFL Draft Apr 29, 2018

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JP Finlay and Rich Tandler are tired, ready for some alcohol and relieved that the NFL Draft is over. But the two Redskins Talk hosts also have something else in common: They're both very impressed with what Washington did with their eight picks. So, in this podcast, they wrap up everything that went down. From how excited JP is that the 'Skins landed Tim Settle in Round 5 to Tandler's praising of other late-round choices like Troy Apke and Greg Stroman, this edition of Redskins Talk will make you a little prouder to wear the Burgundy and Gold. If you like podcasts where JP does a horrible Jay Gruden impression while Tandler gets to brag about (somehow) nailing a seventh-round pick in one of his insane mock drafts, then this is the episode for you. (Sorry about the audio, by the way, the primary record went out, which you should blame JP for. -Producer Pete #GuiceIsNice)

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EMERGENCY(?) PODCAST: Processing the WILD Derrius Guice pick, plus grading the Redskins through two nights of the Draft Apr 28, 2018

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Even though Rich Tandler wants to deny it, JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler are (properly) declaring this an EMERGENCY PODCAST. That's only fair when the Redskins end up with one of the draft's most talented players late in the second round. JP, Tandler and Mitch try to process the selection of Derrius Guice while sitting in a Redskins Park parking lot. There, Finlay talks about his impressions of the LSU RB (who he talked to at the Combine), while all three tout the insane value he presents Washington. They also discuss how his lack of pass catching may not be a huge deal. Guice wasn't the only 'Skins pick on Friday night, of course, and an excited Mitch gives his scouting report on Louisville lineman Geron Christian before grades are assigned for what the Burgundy and Gold have done through the first two nights of the draft. If you like podcasts where jets are constantly flying overhead and Tandler acts especially petty, then this is the episode for you.

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