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Episode 389: Commanders construct initial 53-man roster for 2022 season and much more Aug 31, 2022

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11:09 - Commanders: analysis of what the Commanders did on offense in their cutdown to 53, including the latest on Brian Robinson Jr. in a complicated situation at running back and the team keeping five tight ends

29:29 - Commanders: analysis of what the Commanders did on defense in their cutdown to 53, including the team cutting Danny Johnson and Corn Elder in keeping just four cornerbacks and the team keeping Jeremy Reaves

44:10 - Nationals: react to the 2022 seasons of two of the Nats' top prospects, Cade Cavalli and Bray House, essentially being done...and breakdown of a 10-6 loss to the American League-worst Oakland A's

59:42 - Orioles: react to the O's preparing to promote two of their top prospects, Gunnar Henderson and DL Hall, to the Majors...and thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians

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Episode 388: good news on Brian Robinson Jr. and conversation with Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic Aug 30, 2022

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11:34 - Commanders: react to and analysis of the latest on Brian Robinson Jr. off him being shot multiple times in Washington, D.C., including comments from Ron Rivera, Jonathan Allen, Carson Wentz and Terry McLaurin at post-practice press conferences

38:03 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' cutdown to 53, a look at why Jamin Davis played in the team's preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, thoughts on Carson Wentz and more

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Episode 387: Brian Robinson Jr. is shot, Commanders end 0-3 preseason with 17-15 loss at Baltimore Ravens and more Aug 29, 2022

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01:00 - Commanders: react to Brian Robinson Jr. getting shot multiple times and suffering non-life-threatening injuries

16:51 - Commanders: a look at notable developments for Jamin Davis, Jeremy Reaves and Dyami Brown in the Commanders' preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens

32:27 - Commanders: breakdown of Sam Howell's impress performance in the Commanders' preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens

45:25 - Commanders: thoughts on Jaret Patterson, the Commanders' defense and Commanders special teams in the team's preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens

53:37 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games to the Cincinnati Reds, including Patrick Corbin recording the first win by a Nats starting pitcher in 44 games and the Major League regular-season debut of Cade Cavalli

01:15:38 - Orioles: examining the Orioles' excellent starting pitching and more from them winning two of three games at the American League-leading Houston Astros

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Episode 386: breakdown of Commanders' third-down defense with Samuel Gold and much more Aug 26, 2022

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12:36 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, with an in-depth examination of the Commanders' bad third-down defense in the 24-14 preseason loss at the Kansas City Chiefs, some big-picture thoughts on the Commanders' defense and more

40:17 - Commanders: react to a variety of items from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference, including him essentially saying that Antonio Gibson is the Commanders' No. 1 kickoff returner, more on whether Commanders starters will play in the team's preseason finale at the Baltimore Ravens, comments on Sam Howell and an update on the Carson Wentz-Terry McLaurin connection

57:15 - Orioles: analysis of four heroes for the O's in a wild - and Orioles Magic-filled - 4-3 11-inning win over the Chicago White Sox

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Episode 385: will Washington's offensive line be good for third straight season? and much more Aug 25, 2022

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11:54 - Commanders: analysis of Logan Thomas participating in 7-on-7 drills just two days after being activated off the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List...deep dive on the Commanders' offensive line and whether it's poised to be a positive for Washington for a third consecutive season...scheduled fun with an Andrew Norwell post-practice press conference and with Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference addressing whether starters will play in the team's preseason finale...and more

39:55 - Nationals: react to the Nats promoting their top pitching prospect, Cade Cavalli, to the Majors...and breakdown of a 3-1 win at the Seattle Mariners

52:55 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox

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Episode 384: Chase Young out for at least four games, Commanders to retire Sonny Jurgensen's No. 9 and more Aug 24, 2022

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09:23 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders placing Chase Young on the Reserve/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List and other transactions by the team in its cutdown to 80

21:22 - Commanders: commentary on multiple items from Ron Rivera in a post-practice press conference, including The Curtis Samuel Plan seemingly working, how the Commanders are approaching their preseason finale at the Baltimore Ravens, how much the game actually matters for the construction of the Commanders' 53-man roster and what has stood out to Rivera about Carson Wentz

36:07 - Commanders: a proper tribute to Sonny Jurgensen off the Commanders announcing that they will retire his No. 9

53:08 - Nationals: react to Ted Leonsis emerging as a potential buyer of the Nats as he has purchased total ownership of NBC Sports Washington...and breakdown of a 4-2 loss at the Seattle Mariners

01:07:30 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

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Episode 383: Commanders activate Logan Thomas and Howard Gutman talks Ryan Vermillion and Dan Snyder Aug 23, 2022

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12:36 - Commanders: react to the Commanders activating Logan Thomas off the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List...analysis of the Commanders' depleted state at tight end necessitating that they acquire two tight ends...some scheduled fun with comments from Ron Rivera...and thoughts on the Commanders' defense off comments from Rivera

36:09 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, actor, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman on the truth about the Ryan Vermillion legal situation and on why we have heard so little about Dan Snyder's congressional testimony since it happened

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Episode 382: Commanders breakdown with Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network and much more Aug 22, 2022

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11:27 - Guest: The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, who used to work for the Redskins, on the Commanders off two preseason games, including a fix for the defense and evaluations of and outlooks for Carson Wentz, Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson, Sam Howell and others

36:08 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' four-game split at the San Diego Padres, including some offensive bright spots in an otherwise bad series offensively for the Nats and an excellent series for the Nats' bullpen

54:12 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games over the Boston Red Sox, including very productive series for Jorge Mateo and Adley Rutschman

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Episode 381: Commanders fall to 0-2 in preseason with 24-14 loss at Kansas City Chiefs Aug 21, 2022

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10:11 - Commanders: analysis of the performances of the Commanders' three quarterbacks - Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke and Sam Howell - in the team's 24-14 preseason loss at the Kansas City Chiefs

29:27 - Commanders: examining the Commanders' situation at running back off the performances of Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson, Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson in the team's 24-14 preseason loss at the Kansas City Chiefs...and some Commanders special-teams thoughts from the game

45:03 - Commanders: breakdown of a rough performance for the Commanders' defense in the team's 24-14 preseason loss at the Kansas City Chiefs

57:43 - Commanders: react to a major legal development in the Ryan Vermillion situation and the resulting revelations

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Episode 380: Commanders conversation with Rick "Doc" Walker and much more Aug 19, 2022

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12:07 - Commanders: examining the depleted state of the Commanders at tight end and along the offensive line as they get set for their preseason game at the Kansas City Chiefs...and analysis of Antonio Gibson being used on special teams in Commanders Training Camp practices off comments from Ron Rivera and Nate Kaczor at post-practice press conferences

30:14 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the Commanders as they prepare for their preseason game at the Kansas City Chiefs, including impressions from the Commanders' preseason-opening 23-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers, where he's at with Carson Wentz, what's going on at running back with Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr., the firing of defensive-line coach Sam Mills III and whether the Commanders' defense in the 2022 season will be good

56:07 - Nationals: react to pitching prospect Cole Henry needing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome...and a breakdown of a 3-1 win at the San Diego Padres

01:06:10 - Orioles: thoughts on a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs

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