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Examining one issue with the Commanders' 2022 schedule and an early-but-useful Jaguars preview May 16, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey launch this Washington Football Talk by discussing the possibility of joint practices in training camp with another squad and looking at one issue with the Commanders' schedule, particularly its latter half. Once they run through those topics, they welcome on Associated Press writer/very intelligent Jaguars fan Stephen Whyno, who gives the guys a breakdown of Jacksonville's outlook well ahead of their September trip to FedEx Field. Whyno also answers a couple of questions about the Capitals' future. If you like podcasts where JP's mind has apparently gone to Carolina and a Jags supporter explains why the hell he's a Jags supporter, then this is the episode for you.

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2022 SCHEDULE POD: Our primary takeaways and a game-by-game preview of Washington's upcoming season May 13, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have pored over the Commanders' 2022 regular-season schedule and are here to tell you everything they think about it. They begin by passing on their general observations — the lack of star QBs to deal with, the easy-looking start, etc. — before doing their annual (and painstaking) game-by-game predictions for the full 17-game slate. As is tradition, there's a lot of mid-May talk about the playoffs — plus a surprise edition of 100 chips. After plenty of schedule analysis, Mitch and Pete clear the way for JP to launch into a major rant about a recent incident on the golf course. If you like podcasts where JP sets a trap for Pete (one that Pete steps right into) and Mitch's graciousness is discussed, then this is the episode for you.

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Is James Bradberry destined to be a Commander? Also, an in-the-weeds Washington 2022 schedule preview May 09, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey start up this Washington Football Talk by looking at the recently-released James Bradberry. How soon will the ex-Panthers cornerback be in burgundy and gold? After that, they welcome on Joe Ferreira, who used to put together the NFL's schedule and who's very knowledgeable about the process. Since the next edition of the schedule is coming out this Thursday, Ferreira is the ideal guest to have on to cover how the entire thing is assembled and also bounce theories and predictions off of. Then, to close, JP, Mitch and Pete return to each make one proclamation about what'll be on the Commanders' 2022 schedule. If you like podcasts where Pete makes a diet adjustment following his recent choking debacle and a popular fan theory is shut down by an expert who'd know, then this is the episode for you.

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ROOKIE MINICAMP POD: What stood out the most from our first in-person look at the Commanders' 2022 class May 07, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey spent their Friday afternoon in Ashburn watching rookie minicamp then drove over to JP's porch so they could comfortably recap the session together. To begin, the three of them work from Jahan Dotson down to Christian Holmes, passing along observations about each of the Commanders' draft picks after seeing them in person for the first time. They also do a One Thing segment, which includes thoughts about Ron Rivera's pre-practice presser. After about 50 solid minutes of football talk, JP, Mitch and Pete then transition to an argument/review of a controversial moment that happened during practice and involved all three of them, a dry sandwich and plenty of yelling. If you like podcasts where Mitch takes food from JP's children and you learn something quite funny about Percy Butler, then this is the episode for you.

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2022 NFL DRAFT RECAP POD: Listing our favorite & least-favorite picks and debating the quality of the overall group May 02, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to put a bow on the 2022 NFL Draft by running through what the Commanders did on Day 3 of the event and evaluating the club's new rookies as a whole. You'll get the guys' grades, their favorite/least-favorite picks and some of the NFL player comps they have for the new Commanders among other discussion points. There's also reaction to the signing of veteran guard Trai Turner. Once their time on the mics concludes, you'll hear JP's 1-on-1 with Phidarian Mathis, which was recorded right after Mathis was selected on Friday. If you like podcasts where Mitch starts frothing at the mouth over a Turner vs. Wes Schweitzer camp battle and Mathis relays an awesome draft night story involving a hat, then this is the episode for you.

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THE SAM HOWELL POD: Washington adds a third QB to its roster. Here's our reaction and JP's 1-on-1 with him Apr 30, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were going to let Saturday unfold before recapping the entire draft on Sunday... and then the Commanders grabbed Sam Howell in the fifth round. So, the trio hustled to get together to record this Washington Football Talk, which is all about the North Carolina passer. Finally, the guys have a pick they can praise and get excited over. After their turn is done, you'll hear from Howell directly, as he sat down for a Zoom 1-on-1 with JP soon after getting the call from Washington. If you like podcasts where JP does the serious research on Howell's eating habits, then this is the episode for you.

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FRIDAY NIGHT DRAFT POD: Discussing Phidarian Mathis and Brian Robinson Jr., plus JP's 1-on-1 with Jahan Dotson Apr 30, 2022

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An increasingly worn out JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey congregated in Pete's car again to analyze what the Commanders did in rounds two and three of the 2022 NFL Draft. Were the selections of Phidarian Mathis and Brian Robinson Jr. understandable, confusing, or both? And what do they say about where Washington is trying to go? The guys kick those segments around before grading Thursday and Friday together. Once they say goodbye and try to get some sleep, you'll hear a seriously good interview between JP and Jahan Dotson, who brings up his love for football (and, literally, a football), what he'd say to critics who question his size and how his mom's cancer battle impacts his outlook on life. If you like podcasts where Dotson is going to win you over and the hosts read an email that you very well may relate to, then this is the episode for you.

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THE JAHAN DOTSON POD: The Commanders have a new playmaker and we have plenty of thoughts Apr 29, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey took in the first round of the NFL Draft at the Commanders' headquarters and are now here to discuss how it went for Washington. During their time together in Pete's car, they react to the Jahan Dotson pick as well as the club's first-round trade, wonder if the Dotson selection was a bit reach-y, imagine what the offense could look like as a whole in 2022 and also preview Friday's action. Once the hosts say goodbye, you'll hear Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew's full analysis on Thursday's events. If you like podcasts where Pete hands out a new nickname for the Commanders' wide receiver crew and Mitch gets seemingly sorta choked up talking about Malik Willis, then this is the episode for you.

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2022 DRAFT PREVIEW POD: Debates, predictions, an interview with Nakobe Dean and more ahead of the NFL's offseason peak Apr 25, 2022

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey (and, eventually, Ethan Cadeaux) gathered in the parking lot at the team facility in Ashburn for this Washington Football Talk, which acts both as a recap of Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew's Monday pre-draft press conference and a preview of the festivities that are upcoming this weekend. During their time together, the hosts reflect on the updates(-ish) on Chase Young and Curtis Samuel, analyze the lack of workout videos posted to social media featuring Young, respond to the Commanders' hard push to sell Carson Wentz and debate the merits of drafting a corner vs. a wide receiver at No. 11. To close out their preview of the draft, each of the four fellas gives their prediction of whom the Commanders will select in the first round. From there, they toss to an interview with standout Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean, who gives excellent responses about his future in the league and what he makes of Pete and JP's milk consumption habits. After Dean, you'll hear from Joey Colby-Begovich, a VP of Guest Experience for the Commanders who hands out pertinent info relating to the club's FedEx Field Draft night party. If you like podcasts where you learn of a new accessory that Mitch now has and witness JP grovel for concert tickets, then this is the episode for you.

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An ESPN draft guru reports on Drake London, Jameson Williams and more. Plus, a quick Deebo Samuel segment Apr 21, 2022

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JP Finlay put his vacation on pause to hop on a Zoom with Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey to bring you this Washington Football Talk. To start, the three hosts briefly discuss Deebo Samuel's situation in San Francisco and, because all young wide receiver roads lead back to Terry McLaurin, look at McLaurin's contract standing, too. After that, they toss to JP's interview with ESPN draft expert Jordan Reid, who was kind enough to share his wide-ranging knowledge about Drake London, Jameson Williams, Chris Olave, Kyle Hamilton, Derek Stingley Jr., George Pickens, Skyy Moore, Jordan Davis, Bailey Zappe, Jerome Ford, Zamir White and Carson Strong. Yes, the man knows his stuff. If you like podcasts where there's an update on Pete's cat's latest misstep, then this is the episode for you.

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