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Rob Ryan sits down for a long interview, Jon Allen & Landon Collins talk as well and is the defense slightly overrated? May 30, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey traded in the Ashburn sun for the Bethesda studios for this Thursday MyTeams stream, which is now available to you as a podcast. Before football things really get going, JP and Pete have to sort out an issue that has JP very, very upset and Pete playing defense. Once that settles down, the guys talk about Jay Gruden's job security; is he absolutely gone if the playoffs don't happen? Then, they toss to their second strong interview with Rob Ryan (9:56), and chat with the ILB coach about all of his players, how he feels post-Reuben Foster and what he thinks about the very experienced coaching staff. When that finishes, JP makes an interesting comparison between the 'Skins and the Nationals, which leads into a bigger look at whether people are expecting too much out of the 2019 defense. Eventually, you'll also hear soundbites from Jonathan Allen and Landon Collins before things wrap up with some Ereck Flowers-related shtick. If you like podcasts where the hosts discover a podcast mole and Mitch gets vindicated left and right, then this is the episode for you.

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Second OTAs recap: A report on Wednesday's practice, featuring notes on Haskins, Moreland, Hard Knocks and more May 29, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here for this wrap-up of the Redskins' second open OTAs session, and they're joined at various points by Julie Donaldson and John Keim as well. In this hour-long conversation, you'll hear their impressions on everything that they saw, from how Dwayne Haskins' development is going to how much Jimmy Moreland is standing out to what receivers are emerging. They also do plenty on 'Hard Knocks' potentially covering the Redskins, which was a major topic in Ashburn on Wednesday. If you like podcasts where Pete gets a chance to sort out his complicated Receiver Roundup and all the notes are about, get this, football and not injuries, then this is the episode for you.

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An evaluation of the WRs from Santana Moss, update on the Cowboys from Newy Scruggs and weekend breakdown from the hosts May 28, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were on the MyTeams app for a streaming show on Tuesday, and that show is now here for you to listen to as a podcast. To begin, the three recap their Memorial Day weekends, a weekend that hit all three pretty hard for various reasons. Then, they toss to Chris Simms' breakdown of Dwayne Haskins (where he compares Haskins to Big Ben) then react to that comparison. Once that wraps, they welcome on Santana Moss, and get Moss to talk all things 'Skins wideouts as well as Haskins, too. Who is Moss most focused among Washington's targets and which rookie receiver does he think will make a bigger early impact? The next guest, Newy Scruggs, provides an update on the Cowboys, from what kind of money they'll be looking to pay Dak Prescott to how Zeke Elliott's off-field hiccups affect his image in the franchise. Lastly, the trio returns to your favorite segment — reading through Pete's financial statements, which are predictably in shambles after a holiday weekend. If you like podcasts where Santana Moss gives solid analysis on Paul Richardson and Pete asks for a birthday present four months ahead of his birthday, then this is the episode for you.

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Week 3 Replay Pod: The Redskins take out Aaron Rodgers and the Packers for a win that's worth enjoying again May 27, 2019

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This postgame replay podcast is notable for a few reasons: 1) Because it looks back at Washington's important win over Green Bay and 2) It features the entire squad of JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey. So turn this on to relive what was a triumphant Sunday at FedEx Field.

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Week 2 Replay Pod: The Redskins come out flat in their home opener and drop one to the Colts May 25, 2019

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Week 1 was so promising, but the Redskins couldn't build on it in their Week 2 loss to the visiting Colts. It wasn't a fun matchup, but JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Rich Tandler did their best to sort through the wreckage after. Here, you'll have a chance to hear their analysis from that September result.

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ESPN's Matthew Berry talks his Redskins fandom and explains why he's so fired up about Dwayne Haskins May 23, 2019

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Every guest we get on Redskins Talk is an important one, but here's one of the biggest to date: ESPN's Matthew Berry, who has been as crucial to the growth of fantasy football as anyone on the planet. However, JP Finlay didn't invite Berry on to talk fantasy; instead, JP and Matthew discuss strictly Redskins-related matters, all of which you'll enjoy. Why is Berry a 'Skins fan in the first place? Where does he fall when it comes to supporting Jay Gruden? You'll get those answers, plus a TON of nuggets on Dwayne Haskins, including some behind-the-scenes interactions Berry witnessed firsthand which he feels really show that Haskins is a leader and worth getting excited about. If you like podcasts where Berry directly tells younger fans why they need to stay with the Burgundy and Gold and where Berry lists a handful of reasons why the franchise's new quarterback could be the real answer under center, then this is the episode for you.

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More things you should consider about Reuben Foster and an eye-opening chat about Brandon Scherff's potential contract May 21, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey all threw on their blazers for this Redskins Talk MyTeams stream, which is now available to you as a podcast. To start, the guys further discuss the Reuben Foster injury, looking at where the 'Skins can go from here and trying to explain how Washington can withstand his loss. Then, they touch on Montae Nicholson's puzzling absence from OTAs before going in on Brandon Scherff's contract status. Do they expect a deal to get done before the season starts? JI Halsell, a salary cap guru, hops on to break down Foster's contract as well as what Scherff's new extension would look like, and while talking about Scherff, he drops a nugget that could have major consequences for a lot of reasons. Be sure to catch that part of the segment. Once Halsell hangs up, JP and Mitch get really mad at Pete for disrespecting The Chappelle Show. If you like podcasts where a major light bulb goes off for JP and you learn about each hosts' tennis skills, then this is the episode for you.

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OTAs 1 recap: Reacting to Reuben Foster’s injury and evaluating Keenum vs. Haskins May 20, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey were all out in Ashburn for the Redskins’ first OTA session and now they’re here to recap it. Sadly, most of their early discussion revolves around Reuben Foster, as they detail what happened to the linebacker, what other members of the team said about it and how it affects the ‘Skins moving forward if it’s as serious as it looked. After covering that from every angle, they then update the listeners on the QB battle and how Dwayne Haskins seems like he could be the favorite to win it. Lastly, they run through the list of guys who weren’t at practice and tell you how concerned you should be. If you like podcasts where Pete’s finances continue to decline and Mitch takes his offensive lineman love too far, then this is the episode for you.

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Fred Smoot gives tremendous insight into Josh Norman, Montae Nicholson, Jimmy Moreland and Game of Thrones May 17, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are always happy to welcome Fred Smoot on, and as he always does, Smooth delivered for Redskins Talk. In his discussion with the hosts, Smooth opens up about Montae Nicholson potentially sliding in next to Landon Collins, his HIGH hopes for Jimmy Moreland, his LOW hopes for Troy Apke, why he wants the 'Skins to get rid of Josh Norman and more secondary-related things. All of it is high-quality analysis and it, as usual, is mixed in with plenty of hilarious Smoot-isms. At the end, the former Washington standout also gets riled up about Game of Thrones, ripping the characters he hates and giving his prediction for who'll sit on the Iron Throne. If you like podcasts where Smoot gives Pete love advice and Smoot goes all in on the goings on in Westeros, then this is the episode for you.

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A very entertaining interview with Dalton Ross, who doubles as a mega-Redskins fan and "Survivor" expert May 15, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here for a really fun Redskins Talk, as they welcome on Dalton Ross for a long chat. Ross is an editor and radio host for Entertainment Weekly who also loves him some 'Skins, making him an ideal guest to chat all things Burgundy and Gold with. After JP confesses something to Ross as well as his fellow hosts, the four dive into all sorts of topics, including Dwayne Haskins' ceiling, whether the offensive line is a low-key but major concern and an interesting hypothetical involving Haskins and Josh Rosen. You'll also hear Ross pile on Pete and use the phrase "beer bong of medicine" during the back-and-forth. After Ross hangs up, JP tells a quick and embarrassing work story and then the trio brings up a bizarre Instagram debate that dominated @redskinstalkpod earlier this week. If you like podcasts where JP, Mitch and Pete are ranked as "Survivor" contestants and you learn more about Girl JP and Girl Mitch, then this is the episode for you

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