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Kam Curl misses Wednesday's pre-Jaguars practice with a thumb injury and JP sits down with Antonio Gibson Sep 07, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are quite enthusiastic about it being a game week, and they bring that excitement to this Washington Football Talk. To start, the trio catch you up on the team's injury report, namely Kam Curl. After that, they dismiss a wacky report about Chase Young and then look at some realistic projections about the Commanders in 2022 and some very strange projections about Carson Wentz. Lastly, you'll hear JP's one-on-one with Antonio Gibson, who walks through his reaction to Brian Robinson Jr.'s incident and what he believes his role will be like this year. If you like podcasts where JP's laptop is on the verge of exploding and there's a way-too-long chat about whether Tress Way has been a captain before this year, then this is the episode for you.

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CUT DAY POD: Going position-by-position to evaluate the Commanders' initial 53-man roster for 2022 Aug 30, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a 53-man roster to chat about, but first, they celebrate the positive recent developments surrounding Brian Robinson Jr.'s health. After discussing that story, the guys then talk through each position on the Commanders' initial roster, giving their thoughts on the key players at each spot, and after that, they rank the club's positions from best to worst (where they are all struck by how thin the squad looks). If you like podcasts where Mitch makes a big (literally and figuratively) reveal about his Week 1 wardrobe, then this is the episode for you.

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PRESEASON FINALE POD: Sam Howell entertains in Baltimore. Now, roster cuts loom for the Commanders Aug 28, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were all in attendance at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday for the Washington-Baltimore preseason finale, and here comes their show about the contest. In it, the hosts break down a heck of an evening for Sam Howell, a less encouraging evening for Dyami Brown and other events from the game and the summer as a whole that'll factor in to Washington's roster cuts, which are coming this Tuesday. If you like podcasts where Mitch's injured finger is a co-star and a random Peyton Barber performance is recalled, then this is the episode for you.

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TRAINING CAMP WRAP-UP: Identifying the players who stood out most and JP's interview with the specialists Aug 25, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to close the book on Washington's training camp, as the guys each pick out one player who starred in Ashburn and then grade the club's July and August performance. They also let you know the media member whose car got booted! From there, you'll hear JP's one-on-three with the specialists, Tress Way, Joey Slye and Camaron Cheeseman. In that interview, Cheeseman's mustache as well as the trio's overall chemistry are very closely assessed. If you like podcasts where JP and Mitch both get kicked out of the Zoom unintentionally and there's talk of a food truck in Cheeseman's future, then this is the episode for you.

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Washington places Chase Young on the reserve/PUP list and chooses to retire Sonny Jurgensen's number Aug 23, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a good news/bad news show for you. The good news is that Washington is retiring Sonny Jurgensen's number. Yay! The bad news is that Washington has placed Chase Young on the reserve/PUP list. Not yay! The trio kicks discusses both of those news items before tossing to JP's one-on-one with Charles Leno Jr., who talks about a book he received from O-line coach John Matsko and plays America's favorite game show, "Carson or Carson?" (you'll see what that is when you get there). If you like podcasts where Mitch crams in a Mets reference because he's feeling very Mets-y these days, then this is the episode for you.

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Logan Thomas is off the PUP list and back on the field, while Curtis Samuel keeps his practice streak alive Aug 22, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have one very positive injury development to tell you about, as Logan Thomas returned to practice on Monday. Also, the fellas chat about how Curtis Samuel has suddenly become a practice fixture, and Pete randomly puts JP through a pop quiz about the number of Super Bowl winners on the Commanders roster. Lastly, you'll hear audio from the day that Mitch had Samuel mic'd up at training camp, where Samuel gets to show off his personality a bit (or, based on the segment, a lot). If you like podcasts where there isn't a whole lot of non-Thomas news to discuss so the trio gets a little loosey-goosey at the end, then this is the episode for you.

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CHIEFS POSTGAME POD: It's only the preseason but... the Commanders aren't showing many promising signs Aug 21, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are likely as frustrated as you after what Washington did against Kansas City, so let's all be frustrated together. During their time on the show, the guys discuss the Commanders' floundering defense, a fine-but-not-great outing from the offense and whether Brian Robinson Jr. has officially taken over the top running back gig. After all of their takes, you'll then hear JP's one-on-ones with Taylor Heinicke and Cam Sims, two of the lone bright spots from Saturday's trip to see the Chiefs. If you like podcasts where Mitch sells his made-up Trai Turner retirement chip and Pete is confused by types of wine, then this is the episode for you.

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17TH CAMP PRACTICE RECAP: What to make of Antonio Gibson's kick return reps, and JP sits down with Jahan Dotson Aug 17, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are, somehow, still covering training camp, which means they're still producing daily pods. In this edition, the guys kick around how much camp has impacted their perception of Washington's regular-season chances and what to make of Antonio Gibson getting reps at kick returner. Also, JP got the chance to sit down with Jahan Dotson, and in that interview, Dotson gives you a terrific glimpse into his amazing maturity. If you like podcasts where the hosts do their own interpretation of the Commanders' new fight song and JP's blood pressure soars when talking about Desmond Howard of all people, then this is the episode for you.

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16TH CAMP PRACTICE RECAP: A shuffling at running back may be occurring, plus JP's 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera Aug 16, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a lot to say about Tuesday's camp practice, which featured a surplus of jawing, plenty of highlights and some new duties for Antonio Gibson. In addition to that, you'll get JP's one-on-one chat with the Ron Rivera, where Rivera discusses his feelings about Gibson, the state of his tight ends and what he made of Tuesday's session. If you like podcasts where JP's reaction to Troy Apke being cut is legitimately startling and Mitch is the one with tech/audio issues, then this is the episode for you.

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PANTHERS POSTGAME POD: Thoughts on Carson Wentz, Sam Howell, Antonio Gibson after the preseason opener Aug 13, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a football game to recap! All three were at FedEx Field for the Commanders' preseason opener against the Panthers, and now it's time for them to chat about it. From how Carson Wentz and the starters looked to the return of Antonio Gibson's fumbling problem to the performance that Sam Howell produced, the trio covers it all. Plus, they pass on their experiences after being a part of a media roundtable with team president Jason Wright. Also, you'll hear JP's one-on-one interviews with Wentz and Brian Robinson Jr. If you like podcasts where Mitch joins #TeamHistoricalFigure and Pete's knowledge of tall buildings is tested, then this is the episode for you.

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