Command The Commute

Send us Fan Mail Command the Commute is back and the Commanders are  “Taking Shape” as Bob and Mike break down what the 2026 Washington Commanders are starting to become. This episode kicks off with the debut of Instant Replay , where the guys correct last episode’s questionable takes, including preseason ticket prices, Jahan Dotson, Antonio Williams vs. Jaylin Lane, Ravens bandwagon slander, and...

Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule is officially out, and Bob and Mike are breaking down the road ahead. From opening the season with back-to-back NFC East road games against the Eagles and Cowboys, to the home opener against the defending champion Seahawks, the London matchup with the Colts, primetime games, the early bye week, and the stretch that could define Dan Quinn’s s...

Send us Fan Mail The clock is ticking… and Season 2 is officially ON. Bob and Mike are back in the home office to launch Season 2 of Command the Commute with a full-throttle breakdown of the Commanders’ offseason. The NFL Draft is in the books, and the guys are diving into every pick—starting with the monster at #7, Sonny Styles. Is he the playmaking defensive weapon Washington has been missing? T...

Send us Fan Mail Thirty episodes. One rollercoaster season. And we’re wrapping up Season One the only way we know how. In this finale, we break down the Super Bowl — the defensive battle, the halftime show debate, the commercials (or lack of memorable ones), and yes… the streaker. Then we reflect on what this first season of Command the Commute has meant to us and to the growing community listenin...

Send us Fan Mail The season’s over… but we’re not done. This is the pre–Super Bowl finale of Command the Commute — where Bob and Mike try to survive the offseason and make sense of what the hell Washington is building. We open with the new DC hire: Daronte Jones. Bob lays out the path, the coaching tree influence, and why Washington’s defense has to take a step forward after a year that felt like...

Send us Fan Mail Snow’s coming, pizza’s here, and the playoff picture is chaos — so Bob drags a half-blind Mike through a rapid-fire rundown of everything from Land Man (Billy Bob still undefeated) to last week’s NFL playoff madness (including that Rams/Bears OT rollercoaster and the Bills’ heartbreak). Then it’s coaching-carousel season: DC still vacant in Washington, the David Blough OC hire get...

Send us Fan Mail We’re officially in the offseason… but we’re not wasting any time. 🚗🎙️ On this episode of Command the Commute, Bob and Mike break down the newly released “New RFK” stadium renderings — 65–70K seats, a translucent roof, climate control, and a full entertainment district… with a price tag hovering around $4B. Bob even turns it into a hilarious real-estate listing for the “next inve...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike kick off the postseason from the couch after Washington finishes the year 5–12, recapping the final week, the full 2025 season whiplash, and what it means heading into a massive offseason. They react to early coaching and coordinator fallout, debate who’s really calling the shots in Washington (AP vs. DQ vs. ownership), and talk through what the team has to fix to avo...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike fire up the mics one last time in the regular season to unpack a brutal Christmas loss to the Cowboys, complete with prime rib, Netflix gripes, and the familiar feeling of trailing all game. From there, they dive into one of their favorite topics: player incentives. The guys break down what’s on the line in Week 18 for names like Deebo Samuel, Sam Darnold, Saquon Bark...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike stay home for the holidays and record from the home office to bring you a festive NFC East–filled episode. The guys break down the highs and lows from last week’s home matchup against the Eagles, explain why Philly definitely doesn’t deserve Santa, and hand out their NFC East Beast & Least — with a holiday twist featuring Santa’s reindeer. They wrap things up by p...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike hit the road to Northwest Stadium for a massive NFC East showdown against the Eagles. On the drive, they break down last week’s win over the Giants, roll through all the Week 16 games and picks, and get the pulse of the rivalry with a surprise Eagles fan calling into the pod to talk NFC East trash, tension, and reality. Rivalry week, road vibes, and real fan perspecti...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Bob are back in the home office after another brutal loss — this time breaking down what went wrong against the Vikings and why it felt uglier than the score. The guys briefly react to RG3’s comments comparing Jayden Daniels to his early days in Washington, and then pivot to the most unexpected headline of the week: Philip Rivers coming out of retirement. As always, the N...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Bob are back on the road, recapping last week’s game and trying to make sense of another wild chapter in this Commanders season. We roll into our Week 14 Can’t Lose Locks, followed by another round of NFC East: Beast & Least — where both of us made some surprisingly bold picks. Then we break down what Washington needs to do to conquer the Minnesota Vikings and keep ho...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 13, Bob and Mike are headed back to Northwest Stadium for Sunday Night Football as the Commanders take on the Denver Broncos. The episode kicks off with a Thanksgiving recap — from the food to the football — before diving straight into this week’s Can’t Lose Locks and all the chaos that comes with their picks. The guys roll into NFC EAST: BEAST & LEAST, where Bob names...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for the Week 12 bye, and there’s plenty to unpack. The guys kick things off by recapping Washington’s rough trip to Madrid and the sPAINful loss to the Miami Dolphins. Mike updates the official Tailgate Food Power Rankings — and yes, a new contender makes a surprising jump. Then it’s time for the weekly wagers in “Can’t Loose Locks”, where...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for a sPAINfully honest Week 11 breakdown. We kick things off reliving last week’s tailgate feast, the unexpected Secret Service delays, and the cleanest Air Force 1 flyover ever. The highlight reel ends with the tailgate — because the football on the field was… tough. From there, we dig into where the Commanders truly stand heading into th...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the commute was long — and the traffic just kept on coming. Bob and Mike break down another rough week for Washington, reflecting on how the season seems to be slipping away after getting smacked by the Seahawks. Between stoplights and sighs, they run through their Can’t Lose Locks, scoop up Wendy for a special “Whose Down” segment, and brace themselves for a matchup wi...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike fire up the DeLorean for a nostalgic ride through Commanders history before Sunday Night Football in Seattle. The guys relive the sting of last week’s loss to Kansas City, talk about Redskins vs Commanders uniform eras, and welcome Pops for a chat about Art Monk ahead of his jersey retirement at halftime. Then it’s time for picks, predictions, and a full breakdown of...

Send us Fan Mail We hit the road for another Command the Commute — this time to a buddy’s house for a full-on Sunday Funday Ravens vs Bears watch party. We picked up Tom along the way for a fresh “Who’s Down?” segment before locking in our Can’t-Lose Locks for the week. Then it was time to face the music — a brutal recap of last week’s collapse against the Cowboys — before shifting our focus to Mo...

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for Cowboys Week! They start by recapping last week’s tough loss to Da Bears before locking in their Can’t Lose Locks for Week 7. Then it’s all eyes on the Commanders vs Cowboys matchup, with clips from both coaches and plenty of classic Command the Commute energy as the guys break down what it’ll take to get back in the win column. https:/...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Monday Night Football, and Mike and Bob are driving through the rain to Northwest Stadium with some deep dish pizza riding shotgun. We kick things off by recapping last week’s big win over the Chargers before introducing a brand-new segment — “Just Quit Already.” https://open.spotify.com/show/798L3dh3nsZYGSD4OLWmk4?si=YjU9G0X_RySTHAlD93d-6A  Then it’s on to our predictions fo...

Send us Fan Mail For this week’s episode, Mike and I break down Washington’s tough loss to Atlanta and relive all the best moments from the tailgate party I hosted. Then we dive into our “Can’t Lose Locks” segment, giving our Week 5 picks and predictions. We also hit on the latest NFL news from around the league before turning our attention to Washington’s upcoming road matchup against the Charger...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s ride takes us south as Washington heads to Atlanta. We kick things off by recapping last week’s battle with the Raiders, sharing our one-of-a-kind National Anthem experience, and breaking down everything we liked (and didn’t) from the game. Then we widen the lens with some takes on league news, this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, and the storylines catching our attenti...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and I were joined by a packed lineup of guests as we broke down Washington’s matchup against the Raiders. From game reactions to heated debates, everyone had a take in this one. We also turned up the energy looking ahead to the Salisbury Alumni Game — hyping the tailgate, traditions, and all the excitement that’s coming with it. Another jam-packed commute full of laughs, foot...

Send us Fan Mail Back in the home studio for our first away game, Mike and Bob break down Washington’s dominant Week 1 win over the Giants. We ranked our New York–themed tailgate food, looked back at our Week 1 picks, and checked in on how Bob’s fantasy squad performed. Then we turned the focus to Lambeau Field, previewing the Thursday night showdown with the Packers, sharing what we expect, and l...