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POSTGAME POD: Washington gets a reality check against the Seahawks and their winning streak is now over Dec 21, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to break down Washington's loss to the Seahawks. What is their primary takeaway from the contest and are they coming away from it more encouraged or less encouraged about this team? From there, they do their best to evaluate Dwayne Haskins' performance, which was at times quite disappointing and at others somewhat promising. At some point, you'll also get an explanation from Mitch about those sweet camera shots that everyone was talking about. To close, it's time for Game Balls and Goats, Over/Unders and 100 Chips, and Mitch particularly enjoys the last two segments. If you like podcasts where JP very casually ruins the allure of Santa Claus (don't listen to this episode with your young children around) and Pete's intense gambling struggles are brought up, then this is the episode for you.

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Bringing you up to speed on QB, discussing Seattle with a Seahawks insider and chatting with Peter Rosenberg Dec 17, 2020

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There's a starting QB mystery, and JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey dive into it to start this Washington Football Talk. After hearing from Ron Rivera, Scott Turner and Alex Smith on Wednesday, the three hosts each give their educated guess as to who'll start this weekend against the Seahawks. Well, JP sort of guesses and sort of doesn't. Then, they toss to JP's interview with NBC Sports Northwest's Joe Fann, a Seattle insider who's the ideal guest to talk to ahead of Sunday's major matchup. After that, JP, Mitch and Pete welcome on radio star Peter Rosenberg, who reps the Burgundy and Gold despite working in New York. While on, the very energetic Rosenberg gives his thoughts on perhaps bringing Sam Darnold to DC as well as how his opinion of Ron has changed in 2020. Lastly, your three regular hosts return to go through over/unders and 100 Chips, as well as another round of FUs. If you like podcasts where JP reveals that he had to take a bullet for another media member on Wednesday and Pete goes off because of a shipping catastrophe, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Washington's defense carries them to a win over the Niners and into FIRST PLACE once again Dec 14, 2020

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Any time a Washington Football Talk begins with a strong rant from JP Finlay about success, you know things are going right and that's precisely what happens on this one. Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey then join to reflect on everything from Washington's Week 14 win over the Niners, including the DOMINANT DEFENSE, Chase Freakin' Young, the QB drama and much, much more. They also look into the far future and wonder just how well Ron Rivera is setting this franchise up for many more victories. There's even more talking from there (this one is full of positive chatter, because winning rules) before the trio wraps up with their usual postgame stuff, where Pete really rakes it in. If you like podcasts where there are legit chants about wanting to face Tom Brady in the playoffs and so much praise for the defense, then this is the episode for you.

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Analyzing whether Washington can keep their streak going vs. the 49ers, as well as chats about RB and Kyle Smith Dec 11, 2020

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While there isn't any hypothetical bourbon in this Washington Football Talk, there is plenty of real content. To begin, you'll get JP Finlay's interview with Ron Rivera that happened on Tuesday after the Pittsburgh dub. While that game is now in the past, hearing Ron review it is still very worth it. Then, JP brings on Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey to analyze Antonio Gibson's health/the running back situation, Washington's new QB, where Kyle Smith stands in the organization and if there's any worry about a letdown this weekend against the Niners. That leads the trio into their usual preview segments before they pass it off to JP's chat with NBC Sports Bay Area Insider Matt Maiocco, who updates you on what's happening with the San Fran, Trent Williams and Jordan Reed. Then, to close, there's another round of FUs. If you like podcasts where Mitch gets desperate in 100 Chips and JP overshares about his various fantasy teams, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Washington takes out the (previously) undefeated Steelers and they're officially ON. A. ROLL. Dec 08, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and BRIAN MITCHELL are here to celebrate, talk about and celebrate some more after Washington's best victory in YEARS. Things begin with a fiery open from JP and they continue from there, as the four discuss how many players stepped up, praise Ron Rivera and discuss how HUGE of a victory this one really was. Eventually — like, eventually — they make it to their Game Balls and Goats, 100 Chips and What Makes You Smile segments, segments that also include discussions about the fresh white-on-white uniforms and some B-Mitch stories about a young Scott Turner. They also chatted about a bunch of other stuff, because winning is fun and it's fun to bask in! If you like podcasts where there's a crazy comparison that involves Cardi B and Scott Turner, and B-Mitch just completely disrespects how things work on the show, then this is the episode for you. LISTEN TO THIS ONE TWICE, GUYS, IT'S A LIT ONE.

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Getting you ready for Monday in Pittsburgh along with two interviews featuring ex-Steeler Ike Taylor and safety Kamren Curl Dec 03, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are anxiously waiting Washington's game in Pittsburgh just like you, and this edition of Washington Football Talk should help tide you over until the matchup gets here. To begin, the three hosts preview the Steelers tilt, running through 100 Chips and Over/Unders while discussing if the Burgundy and Gold can remain on their current hot streak. Once they wrap, the boys find the nearest closet for a very engaging interview with ex-Steeler Ike Taylor. The DB who played in Pittsburgh for more than a decade shares top-notch insight on how Washington can try to fool Big Ben and what makes that organization so great. Then, to close you'll get JP's one-on-one with Kamren Curl, where the safety talks about going from a 7th round pick to starting in a matter of months and having to win over his family members who are Cowboys fans. If you like podcasts where FUs make their triumphant return and Taylor tells an incredible story about listening to music while he played, then this is the episode for you.

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Can Washington get three more wins this year? Plus, 1-on-1s with Ron Rivera and Sean Taylor's brother, Gabe Nov 30, 2020

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Well, well, well, with the calendar about to turn to December, Washington has a legit playoff sweat, which is largely the focus of this Washington Football Talk. First, you'll get JP Finlay's one-on-one with Ron Rivera, where the head coach reflects on how meaningful the Dallas win was before saying why he's not looking at the NFC East standings just yet. Once Rivera is done, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey hop on to evaluate Washington's final five contests and where Alex Smith fits in with this franchise long term. And lastly, you'll hear JP catch up with Gabe Taylor, Sean's younger brother. With the anniversary of Sean's death just recently happening, it's a very important interview to listen to. If you like podcasts where the guys give their ideal NFL bubble spots and Pete's is the weirdest of the three, then this is the episode for you.

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POSTGAME POD: Washington celebrates Thanksgiving by STOMPING on the Cowboys in a blowout for the ages Nov 27, 2020

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to give you a massive helping of the Washington Football Talk podcast after one of the best wins for the Burgundy and Gold in recent memory. OH, SORRY, ONE SEC, ANTONIO GIBSON JUST SCORED ANOTHER TD. OK, back to the summary. The guys recap everything from the Thanksgiving Thrashing, shouting out all the main heroes and smaller-name heroes who brought the goods to AT&T Stadium. They also go through the incredible play calling by Scott Turner, the calm leadership from Alex Smith and then run through their postgame segments that everyone knows and loves. OH, WAIT, DALLAS JUST TRIED TO DO SOMETHING ELSE STUPID AND IT FAILED. If you like podcasts where there is way too much singing and talk about hosting the playoffs in January, then this is the podcast for you. Soak this all up people, what a damn win.

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POSTGAME POD: Washington handles the Bengals and sets up a huge Thanksgiving showdown in Dallas Nov 23, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey prefer victory podcasts over losing podcasts, so they're happy to bring you this edition of Washington Football Talk. From the FedExField parking lot, the hosts recap the win over the Bengals, as they try to figure out how excited to be about it. They also discuss Joe Burrow's unfortunate injury, Chase Young's bounceback effort, Terry McLaurin doing Terry McLaurin things and more. To close, they hit their classic segments, where they hand out plenty of game balls, touch on JP's massive lead in 100 Chips and explain What Made Them Smile on Sunday. If you like podcasts where Mitch gets heated about Derek Jeter and Pete reveals how he saved JP's afternoon, then this is the episode for you.

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Thoughts on left tackle, Alex Smith and Thomas Davis, as well as a Cam Sims interview and a Bengals preview Nov 19, 2020

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Hope you're ready for this one, Washington Football Talk listeners, because it's a doozy. Before getting into a bunch of quality discussions, JP Finlay begins by losing his bleeping mind over his Zoom situation in what can only be labeled as an explosion. Once he cools off (sort of), you'll hear his 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera from earlier in the week. Then, he, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey look at Washington's dicey left tackle situation, wonder what the perfect amount of attempts for Alex Smith is, go back and forth on why Thomas Davis isn't playing and give their thoughts on the team rolling with Dustin Hopkins for at least a little longer. Next, the trio goes through their 100 Chips and Over/Under segments as they turn their attention to the Bengals game, toss to a really, really fun interview they did with Cam Sims and close by giving their scouting report on the Wizards' first-round pick from Wednesday's NBA Draft. If you like podcasts where you learn about how polite Cam Sims is and Pete's latest presser struggles are documented, then this is the episode for you.

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