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FINAL MINICAMP POD: Our most important takeaways — including QB thoughts — and JP's chat with Antonio Gibson Jun 10, 2021

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey made their way to a special location to wrap up Washington's minicamp, a location that'll be revealed (prematurely) by Mitch. Before all that, though, the three hosts go through the most noticeable things they picked up on during the week's action, which leads to conversations on Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke, the defensive backs and more. The trio also touches on Montez Sweat's comments about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. After that, you'll hear JP's 1-on-1 with Antonio Gibson, who discusses how much more comfortable he's feeling heading into his second year as a pro as well as how he's sleeping with his new daughter now in the house. And to close, JP, Mitch and Pete make time for some shtick, which includes a TMI segment about their legs. If you like podcasts where JP comes up with a splendid comparison for Heinicke in Scott Turner's offense and also asks quite the question about male anatomy, then this is the episode for you.

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FIRST MINICAMP POD: Chase Young's return, an Adam Humphries discussion and an interview with Darrick Forrest Jun 08, 2021

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were in Ashburn for the opening practice of Washington minicamp — and so was Chase Young. So, that's where the hosts begin, reacting to Young's return to the field. After that, they chat about how Antonio Gibson is looking as well as the team's running back depth overall. Next, there's some Curtis Samuel injury talk. Then, JP and Pete go back and forth on whether Adam Humphries is a roster lock or not, which is a segment that actually dragged on for quite a while (which won't shock regular listeners). To close, the guys identify the One Thing that stood out to them from Tuesday's action before tossing to Mitch and Pete's interview with rookie safety Darrick Forrest, who reveals the impact he's having on special teams in addition to defense and also gives his stamp of approval on the nickname JP's been pushing for. If you like podcasts where Pete is loud wrong on how to pronounce a certain word and JP comes clean on the day he skipped high school football practice, then this is the episode for you.

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SECOND OTAs RECAP: Updates on Antonio Gibson, Landon Collins, etc., as well as an interview with Bobby McCain Jun 03, 2021

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With Washington's second week of OTAs behind them, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are ready to discuss them. While it's strictly their turn on the mic, the guys run through notes on everyone from Landon Collins (and his future), Antonio Gibson (and his toe), Chase Young (and his second absence), Taylor Heinicke (and his unfortunate practice injury) and Logan Thomas (and his "steel hands," which Mitch weirdly uses as a compliment). Then, they toss to their interview with new safety Bobby McCain, who shared some insight on why he takes being a leader so seriously and what it was like facing Ryan Fitzpatrick in Miami the past few years. JP also asks him for a random favor that listeners will enjoy. If you like podcasts where JP, Mitch and Pete show a total lack of knowledge about Chile and there's some more commiseration about their respective golf games, then this is the episode for you.

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Talking about Jay-Z and talking to Logan Thomas, as well as giving our EARLY predictions for Washington's players of the year May 27, 2021

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Before going their separate ways for Memorial Day, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey got together for one last Washington Football Talk. To begin, they discuss the rumors that Jay-Z is positioning himself to buy into the Washington Football Team and re-hash the day JP first brought that up. Then, they react to Ron Rivera's decision to cancel an OTAs session and explain what that means and whether they like it. After that, they throw to a recent interview with tight end Logan Thomas, who covers everything from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Tim Tebow to his family's new business venture. And lastly, ESPN's John Keim and the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Michael Phillips hop on and join JP, Mitch and Pete as they give out some super-early predictions on who'll star for Washington in 2021. That portion has plenty of punchlines but also solid analysis, too. If you like podcasts where Phillips goes on a weird Adam Humphries tangent for no apparent reason and Mitch's sleeveless shirt is brought up multiple times, then this is the episode for you.

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FIRST OTAs RECAP: Giving you notes on Fitzpatrick, Heinicke, Samuel, Collins and more, plus JP's 1-on-1 with Jack Del Rio May 25, 2021

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey watched (most) of Washington's roster get after it in the first OTAs session of 2021, and now they're here to report on it. During the opening part of the show, the hosts run through their many observations, which include thoughts on the offense's improved speed, Dyami Brown's big play, some intriguing lineups along the O-line, the absences of Chase Young and Montez Sweat and Landon Collins' participation level. The guys also quickly chat about Julio Jones' trade market and recap a heated segment featuring Pete on JP's radio show. After that, they toss to JP's 1-on-1 with Jack Del Rio, which was recorded soon after the club selected Jamin Davis, so you'll hear the coordinator's thoughts on his newest linebacker. If you like podcasts where Mitch does an unreal job, even for him, of finding the bright spot in a not-exactly-bright situation, then this is the episode for you.

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Nick Sundberg joins to reflect on his Washington career and explain what's next, plus analysis on Morgan Moses and Ryan Kerrigan May 20, 2021

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Settle in for this Washington Football Talk, because it's lengthy and a quality one. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey get things going by reacting to the news that Morgan Moses' time in Burgundy and Gold is about to wrap up — is this the right call by Ron Rivera? — and also discuss Ryan Kerrigan joining the rival Eagles. Once they cover every angle about those two Washington staples, they then welcome on another in former long snapper Nick Sundberg, one of the show's most beloved guests. In their long chat with Nick, the hosts get an update on how he's feeling physically and mentally, what parts of his Washington career he'll miss the most and what he's hoping to accomplish in the future. He also engages in multiple poop back-and-forths, as is standard for one of his appearances. If you like podcasts where Nick Sundberg goes in-depth on his indoor soccer skills and also explains a subtle yet beautiful pregame tradition that he started in Washington, then this is the episode for you.

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What you should know about Washington's rookie camp, plus an interview with Jamin Davis' college coach, Mark Stoops May 15, 2021

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey took in Washington's rookie minicamp over the past few days, and now they're here to pass on everything they learned. First, though, they react to the team signing safety Bobby McCain, another veteran who could start come Week 1. Then, it's camp observations time, as they give their initial thoughts on everything from Sammis Reyes to Dyami Brown to who's wearing the best number to Antonio Gandy-Golden. Once they go through various conversations based on the action, Pete gives another cat update (a disheartening one, too) and then they toss to Mitch and Pete's interview with Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops. In that chat, Stoops explains why Washington fans will fall in love with Jamin Davis as well as why he's perfect for a franchise that's trying to change the culture. If you like podcasts where there's some deep analysis about a red line that was on the field and there's also a debate about whether Mitch's "notes" that he stores in his head are really notes, then this is the episode for you.

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THE 2021 SCHEDULE POD: Running through the main takeaways from Washington's slate and predicting every single game May 12, 2021

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You've known Washington's opponents, but now you know their ENTIRE 2021 schedule, and JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to take you through it all in this edition of their program. That said, before doing that, the guys give a quick take on the team signing new left tackle Charles Leno, but then it's schedule time. Each host outlines their main takeaway from Washington's slate of opponents and from there, week by week, JP, Mitch and Pete assess every matchup and deliver their predictions for each result. By the end, you'll have their records for the Burgundy and Gold as well as plenty of analysis (some that's useful and some that's, uh, not). Then, to close, they get in an argument over something that Pete brings up and break out their 100 Chips regarding who'll be the offense's starting QB by Week 1. If you like podcasts where Mike Shanahan causes lots of tension and JP drops the word "bifurcates," then this is the episode for you.

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Getting Mike Tirico's thoughts on where Washington is headed, Ryan Fitzpatrick at QB, Chase Young and more May 10, 2021

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This Washington Football Talk begins with JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey each giving a prediction about the Burgundy and Gold's schedule — the full thing will be released this Wednesday — before tossing to the first of two interviews in this installment, which features the legendary Mike Tirico. While talking with Tirico, the guys get his thoughts on where Washington is going and how they fit into the NFC East, why he's confident that Ryan Fitzpatrick can get it done under center, what he made of Chase Young as a rookie and a few other topics. They also have Tirico preview the upcoming Preakness as well as his role in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. After that, you'll get the trio's interview with Brian Hall. Who's Brian Hall, you ask? Oh, just the guy who sat in Roger Goodell's recliner on the first night of the NFL Draft. You'll enjoy Brian's recounting of that experience. If you like podcasts where Mitch asks Mike Tirico a truly hard-hitting, drinks-related question and you get an exclusive review of the commissioner's furniture, then this is the episode for you.

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Evaluating a hypothetical trade for Aaron Rodgers and interviewing Scott Turner about his new offensive personnel May 06, 2021

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Though the draft is over, there's still more to discuss about it, which is how this Washington Football Talk with JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey begins. JP opens up by tying up some loose ends, Pete brings you up to speed on the lone undrafted free agent the club signed, and then the trio looks at a hypothetical trade for Aaron Rodgers as well as the biggest winners and losers on Washington's roster as it relates to the draft. After that, they toss to their interview with Scott Turner, the team's offensive coordinator, to get his thoughts on everything from Dyami Brown to Ryan Fitzpatrick to reuniting with Curtis Samuel. If you like podcasts where Pete saves the show from veering into First Take territory and you already get some early analysis on who will and won't make the 2021 roster, then this is the episode for you.

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