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Congress has released its report on the Commanders and Dan Snyder. Here's what we make of it all Dec 08, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey all weigh in on the Oversight Committee's report on the Commanders, the team's culture and Dan Snyder, which was released on Thursday. What were the most important parts, what were the most ridiculous parts and does it push Snyder closer to having to sell the team? You'll get segments on those topics and more in this episode.

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POSTGAME POD: The Commanders blow an early lead, produce a thrilling comeback and then... tie with the Giants Dec 04, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, like you, are a bit perplexed as to how to feel following Washington's tie with New York. During their time together, the guys try to decide whether the result is a positive or negative one overall, lament many of the penalties that were called/not called during the contest, have another debate about who should be the starting QB moving forward — one host thinks a change is coming — and discuss who stood out for the right and wrong reasons at MetLife Stadium. To close, you'll hear JP catch up with Terry McLaurin, who explains his reaction to the tie and recaps the club's clutch fourth-quarter drive. If you like podcasts where Mitch delivers another bold proclamation and Pete and JP decry the "It's like kissing your sister" phrase that's used to describe ties, then this is the episode for you.

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PREVIEW POD: Can the Commanders head into their bye on a four-game heater? Plus, JP interviews Daron Payne Dec 02, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and lacking-cell-service Pete Hailey congregated to preview Sunday's matchup with the Giants. During their time together, the guys predict whether Chase Young will make his debut at last, wonder how much the "Daniel Jones owns Washington" narrative matters and handle their usual pregame segments. Then, to wrap, you'll hear Daron Payne's chat with JP, where the talented defensive tackle explains what he's supporting for the My Cause, My Cleats campaign and whether making the Pro Bowl is on his mind at all. If you like episodes where Pete's reception is incredibly spotty and his co-hosts LOVE it, then this is the episode for you.

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Talking about a potential sweep of the Giants and celebrating the inaugural "Proclamation Wednesday" Nov 30, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey start off this Washington Football Talk by dispersing their 100 Chips as to whether Chase Young will debut or not this Sunday before discussing the possibility that the Commanders will sweep the Giants in the clubs' next two meetings. From there, the guys celebrate "Proclamation Wednesday," a totally made-up holiday that seemed to gain serious steam thanks to the listeners. During their celebration, Pete has a proclamation about Kenny Pickett (????????), Mitch brings out his bullish side and JP settles on a nickname for the franchise. Lastly, you'll hear JP's one-on-one interview with Ron Rivera, where the coach analyzes Brian Robinson Jr.'s excellent recent stretch and reflects on winning his 100th game in the NFL. If you like podcasts where Mitch gets defensive about his so-called flawless tech and JP is shook about whether his proclamation is proclamation-y enough, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: The Commanders defeat the Falcons for yet another win and are HOT heading into December Nov 27, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are ready to boast about another three-game winning streak, which is not something they're used to but is definitely something they could get used to! During their time together, the hosts give their general thoughts on the close win over the Falcons, analyze the "vibes avalanche" that this club is becoming, recap the franchise's, um, interesting Sean Taylor installation and pass out a ton of Game Balls. From there, JP interviews John Bates about his clutch touchdown grab and Daron Payne about the way Washington is coming together. Lastly, you'll hear a quick mash-up from the guys' Titans postgame get-together, where they sound so depressed and so different from their current mood. If you like podcasts where JP can't get over Brian Robinson Jr.'s big hat and Pete tries to subtly goad Mitch into paying him $100, then this is the episode for you.

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PREVIEW POD: Gearing up for a pivotal game vs. the Falcons, plus interviews with Montez Sweat & Ron Rivera Nov 24, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey gathered for one last Washington Football Talk before Thanksgiving, and it's a loaded one. In it, the guys discuss the Commanders needing to re-sign Daron Payne this offseason, react to Carson Wentz's first press conference in quite some time and preview the upcoming contest with the Falcons. Once they're done, you'll hear two interviews that JP got, with the first featuring Montez Sweat and the second featuring Ron Rivera. Both, as usual, are worth listening to. If you like podcasts where Sweat breaks down his cooking skills and JP hosts a random game of "Guess that QB's QBR!", then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: The Commanders easily dismiss the hapless Texans and are now one game above .500 Nov 21, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are uniting for yet another victory version of Washington Football Talk, a fact that pleases them greatly. During their time together, the trio praises the Commanders for not messing around versus the Texans, gushes about the defense and discusses Taylor Heinicke's position as the starter moving forward. Once they're done (and before JP's blood pressure reaches a record high), they toss to JP's one-on-ones with Kendall Fuller and Curtis Samuel, the two members of Washington's roster that scored on Sunday. If you like podcasts where Mitch comes up with a wildly random answer in the "What Made You Smile?" segment and JP gets super salty about his Wi-Fi situation but ultimately manages to keep his cool, then this is the episode for you.

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PREVIEW POD: We all kinda, sorta think that the Commanders are going to torch the Texans this weekend Nov 18, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are in jolly spirits for this preview of the Houston matchup, but first, the guys briefly discuss Chase Young as well as the state of Washington's offensive line. From there, they then preview the Commanders' trip to see the Texans, and all three end up predicting a pretty breezy victory for Ron Rivera's squad. What could go wrong?!?!?!!!?!?!? Lastly, JP sits down with Benjamin St-Juste, who describes what it's like to play behind such a talented defensive line and his mood after being flagged for a couple of pass interferences in the last two weeks. If you like podcasts where Pete and JP each agree to a side bet against one another and somebody thinks Sam Howell might get mop-up duty on Sunday, then this is the episode for you.

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Taylor Heinicke will remain starter (for now), while the Commanders are focusing on how to not lose focus Nov 17, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey assembled for another installment of Washington Football Talk, which begins with the news that the Commanders will soon assemble for another installment of the Taylor Heinicke Show. From there, the trio discusses whether the postgame celebration on Monday in Philly was too much, which leads into a segment on their level of concern about a possible letdown this weekend in Houston. There's also a little Chase Young chatter, as his short-term future remains a bit murky. To close, you'll hear JP's one-on-one with Ron Rivera from Tuesday, where Ron assesses where his club is at and what factors matter to him most when thinking about his starting QB. If you like podcasts where JP briefly touches on his Amsterdam days and Pete gets a lesson in home buying, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: The Commanders go into Philly and POUND the Eagles in an all-time primetime victory Nov 15, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey truly cannot believe that they're discussing a Washington win, but they are discussing a WASHINGTON WIN over the previously-undefeated Eagles in this installment of their beloved program. During their time together, the guys do it all, from praising Ron Rivera, Taylor Heinicke and the relentless rushing attack from Monday night to detailing how electric the locker room scene was to doling out game ball after game ball after game ball. Eventually, you'll also hear JP's one-on-one interviews with Brian Robinson Jr. and Darrick Forrest, who both contributed in major ways to the upset. If you like podcasts where there's no talk about ownership or drama or the long-term future because the actual FOOTBALL was FUN, then this is the episode for you.

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