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CAMP POD, 8/25: A Troy Apke discussion, a preview of Thursday's "scrimmage" and a 1-on-1 with Ryan Kerrigan Aug 25, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey convened at their spot, Lost Rhino Brewery, for this next camp pod, which starts off with some Troy Apke chatter. Are they buying him as the starting safety and someone Washington can rely on? JP's answer will make you laugh. The hosts also recap a teachable moment for Dwayne Haskins before previewing Thursday's "scrimmage" at FedEx Field by saying one thing they each hope to see. To close, you'll get JP's 1-on-1 with Ryan Kerrigan, who always has fun with Finlay. If you like podcasts where Mitch brings his A++ game and there's some random and poorly-done wrestling segments, then this is the episode for you.

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CAMP POD, 8/24: Explaining why Monday's practice was so damn entertaining, plus JP goes 1-on-1 with Chase Young Aug 24, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey recorded the majority of this camp pod in the driving rain under a tent, so hopefully it sounds OK. To begin, the three hosts talk you through what was a very entertaining session in Ashburn, thanks to one spectacular TD and a lot of loud hitting. That eventually takes them into their One Thing segment, which includes reflection on a very bizarre yet beautiful drill. And to close, you'll hear JP's 1-on-1 with Chase Young, where the D-end chats about how good it felt to be involved again on Monday and how he's vibing with Montez Sweat. If you like pods where Mitch comes up with an apt comp for Kyle Allen and Young tells JP what it takes to be known as a "dude", then this is the episode for you.

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CAMP POD, 8/23: Washington responds with a better day of practice and JP goes 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera Aug 23, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and the always-welcome Michael Phillips are here for this next camp pod. While boiling in the Ashburn sun, the guys explain why Sunday’s practice felt better than Saturday’s, touch on Shaun Dion Hamilton’s rise and go through their One Thing segment, which has thoughts on the cornerback group and a Pete pants observation. Then, you’ll hear JP’s 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera, which was taped on Saturday, the first practice for Rivera following his cancer diagnosis and the one where he ripped the players afterward for not doing enough. That means it’s must-listen. If you like podcasts where Phillips proposes yet another horrible scale idea and there’s a debate about something Pete did this weekend, then this is the episode for you.

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CAMP POD, 8/22; Ron Rivera lays into team after poor practice, the D-Line looks unstoppable and Bram Weinstein subs in for Pete Aug 22, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and in for Pete Hailey is the play-by-play voice of the Washington Football Team Bran Weinstein, got together in the best location yet to discuss a day of camp that was dominated by the defensive side of the ball. In this installment, the guys discuss the speech Coach Rivera gave to the players after practice that could be heard 70 yards away, his recent cancer diagnosis and Bram's new opportunity as the voice of the team. If you like podcasts where the worst location in the history of recording episodes gets upgraded to a luxury paradise fit for kings and Pete gets replaced, then this is the episode for you.

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CAMP POD, 8/20: Alex Smith shocks us again, the rest of the offense is slumping and Landon Collins chats with JP Aug 20, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey sat in their worst undisclosed location of camp thus far but still tried to deliver when the mics came on, so hopefully they did. In this installment, the guys react to Alex Smith’s latest breakthrough, describe the rest of the offense’s issues and look closely at the O-line, much to Mitch’s delight. JP also got the chance to talk to Landon Collins, then catch up with NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger to get Baldy’s thoughts on how Washington is building itself this offseason. so be sure to stick around for that. If you like podcasts where the Pete Hailey Bureau of Statistics is created and JP regrets letting Mitch come up with his own scale, then this is the episode for you.

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CAMP POD, 8/19: Chase Young has a slight hip issue, the offense is very intriguing and Adrian Peterson talks to JP Aug 19, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey fought through bugs and uncomfortable sitting positions to give you this Washington Football Talk pod. In it, you’ll get their thoughts on Chase Young’s hip flexor issue, how active the offense is, how Dwayne Haskins is looking and all the hitting that’s gone down in Ashburn through two days. You’ll also hear JP’s 1-on-1 with Adrian Peterson, who is always a quality guest. If you like podcasts where JP creates a sweet new segment outta nowhere and Mitch compares Young’s injury to a non-meat burger, then this is the episode for you.

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CAMP POD, 8/18: We’re watching football again and it’s glorious. Here’s what we noticed (and a 1-on-1 with Kendall Fuller) Aug 18, 2020

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a Camp Pod for you and they couldn’t be happier about it. After watching their first in-person practice featuring the 2020 Washington Football Team, the guys give you all the coverage you have craved, from updates on Alex Smith all the way down to who’s taking backup center snaps. Then, you'll hear JP's 1-on-1 with Kendall Fuller, where the DB gives his take on Ron Rivera's passionate post-practice remarks. If you like pods where the phrase “fartin’ around” is used a bunch and the One Thing segment makes its return, then this is the episode for you.

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Catching up with Steven Sims, interviewing new president Jason Wright and wondering what happens next with Alex Smith Aug 17, 2020

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Another day, another crammed Washington Football Talk podcast. To open, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey celebrate Alex Smith's activation from PUP — and then wonder what happens next. Things might've just gotten more complicated at QB... or maybe they didn't. After that discussion, the guys toss to their really, really fun interview with Steven Sims, which started off football-heavy then got into some really interesting segments on Ron Rivera's personality and the nicknames every receiver has. And lastly, JP goes one-on-one with Jason Wright, who made history Monday by becoming the NFL's first Black team president and Washington's new leader on the business side. Get ready to be impressed by him (and for his take on the Red Wolves name, too). If you like podcasts where Sims explains why he loves headbands so much and Mitch's wild Smith/Utah theory is revisited, then this is the episode for you.

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Three outstanding interviews with Scott Turner, Terry McLaurin and Dan Snyder's attorney, plus Reuben Foster audio Aug 14, 2020

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Look at those names up there ^. Pretty impressive, huh? That's the kind of stuff you get outta the Washington Football Talk podcast. To begin, JP Finlay catches up with offensive coordinator Scott Turner and asks him for straight-up answers on how he's feeling about QB, the left side of the O-line and tight end. After that, JP and Terry McLaurin go back-and-forth on what to expect out of the offense before Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey jump in for a few more questions and some golf chatter. Next, there's JP's one-on-one with Dan Snyder's attorney, Joe Tacopina, which covers what's going on in the owner's life. And lastly, you'll hear audio from Reuben Foster's Friday presser with the media, a presser that was nearly two years in the making. If you like podcasts where JP tries to get Terry to be rude to Pete but Terry is too nice to be rude to Pete, then this is the episode for you.

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Further analyzing the Derrius Guice fallout and assessing how much of a difference Reuben Foster can make this year Aug 10, 2020

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JP Finlay, BIRTHDAY BOY/MAN Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey begin this podcast by further analyzing the Derrius Guice fallout, which includes the release of more details about his alleged crimes and Ron Rivera's Monday explanation for why he moved on from the running back. How does this change the team's outlook on the field for 2020? That's a question the trio answers. Then, they turn their attention to Reuben Foster, as JP, Mitch and Pete each give their take on what he could add and what they need to see from him before getting too, too fired up. Their last main segment has to do with Washington's plan for giving out reps to their QBs and how they all want to see Dwayne Haskins receive the overwhelming majority of that work. And after some shtick, you'll have access to the full audio from Rivera's Monday presser, which is always useful for listeners. If you like podcasts where there's a randomly long list of birthday shoutouts and where Mitch gives a rapid Capitals playoff preview, then this is the episode for you.

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