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PREVIEW POD: What was the defining play of Washington's 2022 season? Plus, JP interviews Sam Howell Jan 06, 2023

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are previewing a Commanders game for the final time of the season. During their time together, the guys let you know who WON'T be playing for Washington, get into a mini-controversy involving this weekend's Sonny Jurgensen festivities and each identify a single play that they believe defined the Commanders' 2022 campaign. Then, they toss to JP's one-on-one chat with Sam Howell, who explains how he and his teammates reacted to the news of him being named starter and what his relationship with Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz is like. If you like podcasts where Pete once again voices his support of Antonio Gibson and JP asks for a retroactive apology but is largely denied, then this is the episode for you.

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Sam Howell is officially the Week 18 starter, but who else will be out there with him versus the Cowboys? Jan 04, 2023

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Before getting to the Sam Howell news, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey first let a few members of the Commanders reflect on the Damar Hamlin situation. Once Ron Rivera, Terry McLaurin and Khaleke Hudson (one of Hamlin's longtime friends) comment, the three hosts return to steer the show back toward this weekend's Washington-Dallas contest, one that'll include a new starting quarterback. So, the guys chat about Howell's first start before wondering who the hell else is going to be on the field with him. Once they're all finished, they toss to JP's recent one-on-one with Rivera, where the head coach walks JP through the team's downfall and what he's hoping to accomplish in the future. If you like podcasts where there's already questions about how many Commanders QBs will play NEXT season and Pete busts out a cheesy new nickname for the squad that only Mitch approves of, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Commanders get eliminated from the playoff race on a day that Carson Wentz wilts Jan 02, 2023

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are........ fed up. While being fed up together, they discuss how fed up they are with the way that the Commanders played versus the Browns, what's got them most fed up about Ron Rivera presently and overall and why Carson Wentz's performance has them fed up. If you like podcasts where the hosts are fed up, then this is the episode for you.

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BROWNS PREVIEW: Get ready for Carson Wentz's return and listen to JP's 1-on-1 with Chase Young Dec 30, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey begin this Washington Football Talk by discussing a topic that's right up Mitch's alley: snaps from the center. From there, the guys run through the Commanders' injury concerns ahead of the matchup vs. the Browns, handle their typical pregame segments and, lastly, toss to JP's 1-on-1 interview with Chase Young, where the pass rusher reacts to his 2022 debut and explains why he's so reenergized. If you like podcasts where the last name of Cleveland's offensive coordinator sparks a random conversation that ultimately goes nowhere, then this is the episode for you.

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THE QB CHANGE POD: Carson Wentz is the Commanders' starter again. Now the question is... Will this work? Dec 28, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a new (but also not that new) starting quarterback to discuss in this Washington Football Talk. The trio, obviously, spends the bulk of the show analyzing Ron Rivera's choice to switch out Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz as they wonder whether the big decision will prove to be correct and what the mood at the facility was like on Wednesday after the depth chart adjustment was finalized. The guys also chat about the state of the offensive line, Chase Young's non-concerning Wednesday absence and a potentially disturbing trend that could impact Washington this weekend. Lastly, they toss to JP's interview with Ron Rivera that was recorded on Tuesday pre-Wentz announcement but still includes valuable context on what Ron was weighing as he pondered the situation as well as his review of Young's season debut. If you like podcasts where Mitch identifies a sneaky signal-caller he'd like to see in burgundy and gold in 2023 and also recounts his hellacious journey back from San Fran, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Commanders get crushed by 49ers while Carson Wentz is subbed in late over Taylor Heinicke Dec 25, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a blowout loss but, more crucially, a quarterback change to discuss. During their time together, the hosts give their reactions to Ron Rivera pulling Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz and, honestly, are mostly in agreement that it was the proper call. After walking through that major decision, they bounce between thoughts on the shellacking in San Fran, analysis on how Chase Young looked in his season debut and a conversation about whether Washington can revive its playoff hopes one more time. Lastly, JP talks to Terry McLaurin one-on-one, and in that interview, the star explains how he'll handle the QB change and also tells a charming story about something he did for a young fan pregame. If you like podcasts where JP educates Pete about the Golden Gate Bridge and there's a breakdown of Wentz's unique wardrobe, then this is the episode for you.

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PREVIEW POD: How in the hell can the Commanders defeat the 49ers? Plus, interviews with Ron Rivera & Charles Leno Jr. Dec 22, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Michael Phillips are here for your all-encompassing preview of Commanders-49ers. To start, the guys answer a simple question: Does Washington actually have a chance to win on Saturday? One member of the show says no right off the bat, while another goes as far to predict a victory. The hosts also chat about the possibility of a near-future change at quarterback and share their various thoughts on the Chase Young situation (NOTE: This was recorded before Thursday's news that Young will debut on Saturday). From there, you'll hear JP's one-on-ones with Ron Rivera, where the head coach shares just how close he was to switching out Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz on Sunday evening, and Charles Leno Jr., where the tackle discusses his candidacy for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Lastly, the foursome returns to open a sweet gift from Phillips. If you like podcasts where Pete demonstrates once again how clueless he is with directions/geography and playoff ice fishing plans are made, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: The refs didn't help, but still, that was a serious dud from the Commanders in primetime Dec 19, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are cranky, and not just because they recorded this Washington Football Talk well past midnight. In addition to that, the hosts are bitter about how the Commanders handled their Sunday night game versus the Giants. They're also perturbed by the refs' performance. During their time together, the trio hits on both of those topics and also chat about Taylor Heinicke and if he's going to stay in the starting lineup the rest of the way. There's also a segment featuring predictions on whether this season ends in a playoff berth or not. Lastly, you'll hear JP's one-on-one interview with Jahan Dotson, one of the few guys who didn't disappoint in Week 15. If you like podcasts where JP has to dodge multiple threats on the highway but perseveres through the hoopla, then this is the episode for you.

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GIANTS PREVIEW: Locking in on the biggest game of the year (so far), plus interviews with Ron Rivera and Curtis Samuel Dec 15, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are about to deliver you so much content ahead of this Sunday's much-anticipated NFC East primetime clash, so be ready. First, the guys open up the show by talking through the Commanders' injury situation, as they discuss the center lineup and how Benjamin St-Juste's potential return is looking. Then, they quickly touch on how Taylor Heinicke must be better here in this final stretch before JP recaps his trip to the league meetings in Dallas. From there, they handle their usual pregame segments — and each predict a Washington win — before tossing to two interviews. First, JP sits down with Ron Rivera, who explains the trust he and his players are building between each other and what lies between Chase Young and his 2022 debut finally happening. Secondly, Pete chats with Curtis Samuel, who describes just how down he was in 2021 with his groin problem and how rewarding this campaign has been. If you like podcasts where JP is blissfully unaware of the month and Pete vetoes a Mitch-led segment about a backup-backup lineman, then this is the episode for you.

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Basking in the Commanders' improved playoff chances and a compilation of our all-time best shtick Dec 12, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey begin this Washington Football Talk by remarking about how well the bye week went for the Commanders and their playoff odds before wondering what the environment at FedEx Field will be like for this coming Sunday night's massive matchup with the Giants. After that, JP catches the guys up on his busy week, which will include a stop at the league's next set of owner's meetings in Dallas. What will that get-together be like and will anything notable occur? Then, to close, you'll get — and this is Pete's dream — a compilation of the show's most shticky segments, which includes Mitch's ridiculous call from Oktoberfest in Germany and a throwback to our guy Tandler's love of cheesy humor. If you like podcasts where JP channels his inner Ron Rivera and you get 10 different shtick-filled conversations from the past, then this is the episode for you.

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