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Things get wild thanks to appearances from Nick Sundberg, Brandon Scherff, Tress Way, Chase Roullier and more May 13, 2019

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This Redskins Talk may be a record-setting one thanks to the sheer number of guests who join. JP Finlay and pod favorite Nick Sundberg guide you through it all, as they bounce around from person to person at Ryan Kerrigan's Leukemia Golf Classic. Among those featured: Brandon Scherff, Tress Way, Chase Roullier, Ryan Kerrigan, Eric Schaffer, Case Keenum, Brian Mitchell and Jay Gruden. It's all over the place and it's incredibly fun. If you like podcasts where you learn a lot about Tress Way's nipples and Jay Gruden gives a very unique "Whattup everybody," then this is the episode for you.

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Rookie minicamp pod: Here are our early impressions of Haskins, Sweat and all the other new Redskins May 11, 2019

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There is a LOT of good stuff in this new Redskins Talk, so prepare yourself. First, JP Finlay sets the scene while at a family wedding, telling you what's ahead in this episode and also teasing a few fun things coming up for you as well. Then, he tosses to Mitch TIschler and Pete Hailey, who were out at rookie minicamp along with Ben Standig, Brian McNally and Ajay Atayee. From their beloved picnic table, those five break down what they saw from Dwayne Haskins and also give their takeaways on tons of other rookies as well. What jumped out about the new QB and how much excitement is there around him? You'll hear that analysis, plus lots of good insight on everyone from Kelvin Harmon to Wes Martin and even to Vince Papale's son. It's so fun to be talking football again and you'll enjoy that segment as much as the hosts did. Then, to wrap, you'll hear an interview with Kyshoen Jarrett that first aired on "Redskins 100," as JP, Pete and Julie Donaldson get to chat with the up-and-coming coach on his promotion and his life. If you like podcasts where the "How many C's on that thick?" scale makes an appearance and Mitch gets supremely giddy about an undrafted O-lineman, then this is the episode for you.

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Week 1 Replay Pod: The Redskins dominate the Cardinals, back when everything looked promising May 10, 2019

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As the offseason continues, we bring you the first of a special series where we'll replay postgame podcasts from the 2018 season. Here, you get to relive Week 1 as JP Finlay, Rich Tandler and Mitch Tischler break down Washington's 24-6 win in Arizona.

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Looking at the Redskins' injury issues — are they bad luck or preventable? — and discussing the possibility of 'Hard Knocks' May 08, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and Richmond Bureau Chief Michael Phillips join together for this Redskins Talk, one that covers plenty of crucial topics. At the start, though, the guys get organized, both figuratively by listing off some prizes and milestones those prizes will be given away after, and literally, because JP is trying to get his life together. Then, JP lets Phillips get involved in the LG vs. WR debate from the last 'Skins Talk, a debate Pete isn't budging from despite everyone saying he should. Next, they each list their rookie to watch, since minicamp is this weekend. After that, Phillips goes in-depth on a very important and good article he wrote recently, one that tries to get to the bottom of the Redskins' injury problems. Are they bad luck and fluky, or something that's preventable? Is there even an answer? Lastly, they address the possibility of Washington being on "Hard Knocks," something a lot of fans have been asking about. If you like podcasts where you hear a bit too much about Pete being sweaty and Mitch gets way too hyped about the Bears' kicking competition, then this is the episode for you.

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Listen to JP, Mitch and Pete's 'Redskins 100' debut together, plus get their extended debate about concerns over LG & WR May 06, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey got the chance to be on Monday's "Redskins 100" show for the first time ever, so after a brief intro from JP, you'll get the entirety of that show in podcast form. Included in that: Analysis on this summer's upcoming QB battle (who's going to start Week 1?) and a discussion about which spot is weakest on the roster now. That second discussion gets very heated, as JP and Mitch take one side and Pete takes the other. So, once the TV show portion of this episode wraps up, the hosts return to continue the debate. Make sure to listen all the way through to hear what the issue is and how, eventually, it feels like there's some resolution. Keyword: Some. After that, JP tells a very good story involving getting pulled over that has a miracle ending. If you like podcasts where Pete makes fun of Mitch being a TV rookie (much to Mitch and JP's dismay) and Mitch weirdly keeps interrupting JP's story, then this is the episode for you.

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The Nick Sundberg pod: The long snapper jumps on to cover it ALL, from the importance of QB leadership to how NFL coin tosses work May 02, 2019

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JP Finlay and Pete Hailey are joined by very special guest Nick Sundberg for the entirety of this Redskins Talk, and after a botched intro by the two regular hosts, all three cover every topic imaginable. Here's a list of what you'll hear the guys discuss: The way an NFL coin toss works, the process for voting on team captains, how much belief there was when Alex Smith was healthy in 2018, a badass Aaron Rodgers story, the advice he has for Dwayne Haskins, his thoughts on the 'Skins' new special teams coach, his go-to Pandora station, his evaluation of Washington's draft, how national perception of the franchise isn't exactly fair and his Loads of Love charity. Mitch Tischler also gets cold-called and joins for a brief segment at the end. If you like podcasts where Pete gets excited because Sundberg has some of the same interests as him and JP and Nick bond over their Tupperware takes, then this is the episode for you.

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Giving early guesses at how much Dwayne Haskins plays and assessing JP's way-too-early 53-man roster projection May 01, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler (who's out of his submarine from last ep) and Pete Hailey are coming at you from an undisclosed location for a really terrific Redskins Talk. To begin, the guys briefly thank the listeners for what's been a very hot streak as of late before looking at some early odds related to the 'Skins. The most interesting among them? The over/under set for Dwayne Haskins' 2019 starts. Once that wraps, along with a brief segment on JP's newfound gray hair, the hosts transition into looking at JP's way-too-early 53-man roster projection. How many QBs do they keep, who makes the cut at receiver, what's the deal up front and where is this roster basically already set? All of those topics are covered in this entertaining discussion that covers lots of side topics, too. Among those side topics — trying to predict which wideout will lead the team in catches and wondering why the Redskins haven't looked more into Tre Boston. That's about 50 minutes of football stuff total, so you should be satisfied, because then comes the shtick. You'll get a sampling of standout reviews before the three call Ajay Atayee to preview their Wednesday golf match. Ajay claims he can shoot lower than a 120 despite having never played 18 holes before, so he gets grilled on that. If you like podcasts where Mitch's shoes get roasted and JP describes one player as someone who "bathes in moxie," then this is the episode for you.

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Chad Dukes and Joe Theismann join to put a cap on a praiseworthy Redskins draft class Apr 29, 2019

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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and Ben Standig are here for one more look back on the 2019 draft, one that is awfully fun to look back on. At the beginning of this Redskins Talk, the guys explain what makes this crop of players so promising. Then, Chad Dukes joins to give his take and answers questions on how he wants the 'Skins to handle Dwayne Haskins and why Washington deserves even more credit than they're getting, including the much-maligned front office. He also talks about beer and steak, which is quality too. Next up is Joe Theismann, who you may be familiar with. Theismann gives tons of good insight on Haskins' future, and also reveals his plan for Haskins potentially wearing No. 7. The back end of the pod is devoted to the listeners, who helped contribute to an unreal week of coverage, and the opening of a giant box filled with incredible goods that was sent to JP, Mitch and Pete. If you like podcasts where you get to bask in the glory of a bunch of talented new players and Mitch stands strong in the face of top button criticism, then this is the episode for you.

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2019 DRAFT RECAP: Getting to know the 10 newest Redskins, a class that as of now looks fantastic Apr 28, 2019

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The 2019 NFL Draft is over, and JP Finlay, Pete Hailey and Mitch Tischler are here to give you their wrap-up from what looks like an incredibly productive weekend for the Redskins. The three hosts are hanging on two respective porches, and to start, they run through Saturday's picks then give their overall impressions of the class as a whole. Then, they go through every pick, from the team's last to the first, and give their thoughts on each player. How does Jimmy Moreland fit into the secondary, what does Mitch think of the O-linemen and what does everyone make of the Bryce Love pick? All that analysis, and PLENTY more, can be found in this segment. Next, everyone identifies their GUY that they're most pumped to see in the Burgundy and Gold this season, before looking at spots that the 'Skins didn't address via the draft. Lastly, JP explains why the narrative that Washington is dysfunctional when it comes to this part of the offseason needs to be updated before they close out the proceedings with an old song that Pete of course doesn't get. If you like podcasts where Mitch gets irrationally mad at Pete for trying to bring up a fun fact and a golf tee disrupts JP's points at multiple portions, then this is the episode for you.

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Breaking down what you need to know about Terry McLaurin, plus how the Redskins have a successful Saturday Apr 27, 2019

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The Redskins only landed one player on Friday night but that player matters and so, too, did their trade, so JP Finlay and Pete Hailey are here to tell you all you need to know after the second and third round of the NFL Draft. To start, the guys set the scene, since they recorded this in JP's lovely basement, then get right down to reacting to Terry McLaurin's arrival. What do they like about the pick, where will he contribute most and what's their final grade of the selection? You'll hear all of that and more. Then, the two analyze the trade Washington made on Friday, explaining to you why the move made sense and how it sets them up for a productive Saturday. Next, they each come up with a question for Dwayne Haskins and Montez Sweat, since JP will be talking to them shortly. All of that is really solid football chatter, and it's all worth listening to. Following that is some fantastic shtick, which starts with JP opening some bourbon, much to the disappointment of Pete. Things then flow into a breakdown of the guys' new nap room, something JP pioneered and Pete loved, too, but also something that led to a very strange interaction. Lastly, the guys talk about the various places they'd have their draft parties if they were talented prospects. If you like podcasts where you get a very detailed description of JP's basement and Pete struggles mightily with drinking like a man, then this is the episode for you.

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