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PREVIEW POD: Can the Commanders compete with the undefeated Eagles after another drama-filled stretch? Nov 12, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to look ahead to Monday night's daunting trip to Philadelphia. During their time together, the guys try to get a feel on where the Commanders' heads are at after yet another tumultuous week for the club, bring up a couple of ways Washington can try to take advantage of their undefeated foe and wonder if Taylor Heinicke is playing for the starting QB job — or if it's already spoken for regardless of what happens in the game. If you like podcasts where the hosts try to figure out in which context the Commanders may say "F— this" heading into such an important matchup (you'll get it when you listen), then this is the episode for you.

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Reacting to the D.C. Attorney General's Commanders presser and the team's deplorable Wednesday statement Nov 10, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, of course, have lots of non-football drama to recap in this Washington Football Talk, as the guys chat about the DC Attorney General's Thursday press conference related to Dan Snyder, Snyder's team and the NFL. After discussing that, they then ream the team out for their horrific Wednesday statement that dragged Brian Robinson Jr. into the present mess. Lastly, you'll hear JP's one-on-one with Ron Rivera, which was recorded on Thursday and includes thoughts from Rivera on his desire to keep his players separate from the noise as well as his take on the upcoming game versus the Eagles. If you like podcasts where all three fellas each sound off on the franchise for one of its most classless actions in years, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: The Commanders fail to close against the Vikings and suffer a very painful home loss Nov 07, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are sad to report that the Commanders' winning streak is no more, as the team fell to the Vikings in crushing fashion in Week 9. During their time together, the hosts lament how Washington failed to finish in the fourth quarter, discuss an offense that appears stuck in 17-point land and check in on Mitch, who still believes Dan Snyder is most likely to sell a minority stake in the club. You'll also get JP's one-on-one with Curtis Samuel, who hauled in one of the weirder TDs you'll ever see. If you like podcasts where Mitch compares Heinicke to a knuckleball pitcher and the Commanders' dedication to empty sets on offense is questioned, then this is the episode for you.

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PREVIEW POD: More owner talk — Jeff Bezos!? — a lookahead to Kirk's return and JP's 1-on-1 with Tress Way Nov 04, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey promise that they here to preview Washington-Minnesota, but first, they have to do a litttttttle more ownership stuff, including touching on that Jeff Bezos report. From there, the guys chat about the many familiar faces on the Vikings who are set to return to FedEx Field before passing along their predictions for Sunday. Lastly, you'll hear JP's interview with the always-enthusiastic Tress Way, who explains why he's having so much damn fun this year and also admits that he has nothing to do with the muffed punts that are happening vs. the Commanders. If you like podcasts where an incident involving JP, Pete and a conference call are brought up, this is the episode for you.

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EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to the seismic news that Dan Snyder is exploring a sale of the Commanders Nov 02, 2022

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The title of this episode says it all. Listen now.

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Ron Rivera tells JP that Washington's evaluation of William Jackson III was wrong in this 1-on-1 interview Nov 01, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey spend the majority of their time on this Washington Football Talk reacting to the trade of William Jackson III, but first, you'll get JP's interview with Ron Rivera, where the coach admits that the team's evaluation of Jackson was wrong and also outlines fair expectations for Chase Young's pending return. From there, JP, Mitch and Pete offer additional thoughts on the corner's time in Washington and also examine the team's current three-game win streak and whether it's being valued appropriately. If you like podcasts where the phrase "the perpetual middle of aggressive mediocrity" is used, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Someone alert the authorities because the Commanders STOLE that win from the Colts Oct 31, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are coming at you from their hotel in Indy after Washington's rousing victory over the Colts (and they're wearing shirts, for the record). During their time together, the fellas discuss the nutty win and whether it was a quality one or not (or, as JP labels it, "woof city.") Many conversations (and arguments) ensue from there. Eventually, when they wrap up, you'll hear JP's one-on-ones with Taylor Heinicke and Antonio Gibson. If you like podcasts where JP once again laments his family's fish and friend of the show Greg ACTUALLY TALKS, then this is the episode for you.

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COLTS PREVIEW: Will this trip to Indianapolis end in another win? Also, JP goes 1-on-1 with Terry McLaurin Oct 28, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey gathered in JP's basement for this Washington Football Talk, which is centered around the upcoming Washington-Indianapolis contest. During their time together, the three hosts banter about Indy's strengths and weaknesses as well as the Commanders' injury situation before heading into their typical pregame segments. From there, they toss from JP's basement to JP's one-on-one with Terry McLaurin, where the wide receiver reacts to the heavy praise he received from Alex Smith , looks ahead to his weekend return to his hometown and generally reminds you why he's so easy to root for. If you like podcasts where JP's distaste for his family's fish is revealed, then this is the episode for you.

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Discussing Chase Young's eventual fit on the defensive line, Indy's Sam Ehlinger and the NFL trade deadline Oct 26, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are bringing positive vibes with 'em into this Washington Football Talk, which begins with Chase Young chatter. Why wasn't Young activated on Wednesday, and when he is ultimately activated, how will he fit in on the thriving defensive line? From there, the trio talks about the Colts' new starting QB, Sam Ehlinger, before wondering who, if anyone, on Washington's roster makes sense as potential trade chips. To close, you'll hear JP's one-on-one from Monday with Ron Rivera, where the coach breaks down Taylor Heinicke's performance against Green Bay and if he's looking at the Wild Card race yet. If you like podcasts where Pete's important pickup basketball outing is previewed and JP and Mitch react live to the show's new intro song, then this is the episode to you.

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POSTGAME POD: The Taylor Heinicke-led Commanders start ugly but finish beautifully to handle the Packers Oct 23, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are pumped to be chatting about another victory, even if that victory was far from perfect. During their time together, the guys discuss Taylor Heinicke's afternoon, Terry McLaurin's contributions, the difference between Washington and Green Bay on third down, Bryce Harper (?) and much more. They also try to figure out just how inspiring the victory was and lament how long the first half took (which leads to a classic JP vs. math moment). From there, you'll hear JP's one-on-ones with Heinicke and McLaurin, where the former explains how meaningful Week 7 was to him and the latter shares the trash talk he was giving to Green Bay. If you like podcasts where Pete's censorship of the show is really put to the test and JP out-of-nowhere attacks those dudes who dress up at Patriots games, then this is the episode for you.

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