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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey say hello at the start of this Washington Football Talk but quickly toss to JP's riveting interview with Ron Rivera, which was recorded Monday after the Cardinals loss. In that 1-on-1, Rivera gets very, very passionate in defending how he's running the team and you'll be able to feel that passion build throughout the conversation. After that wraps, the guy...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are feeling a lot different about things a week after they were feeling really good about things. To begin this Washington Football Talk ep, which comes after the disappointing loss to the Cardinals, the hosts play a fitting song (that Pete hasn't heard before) and get right into their reactions. How worried are they about the offense, how worried are they...

JP Finlay and Pete Hailey are desperate for Week 2 to arrive just like you, and here is their preview of that matchup between Washington and Arizona. In their time together, the two hosts choose what they're most worried about when it comes to Ron Rivera's team, pick sides in over/unders and spread out their 100 chips as they try to predict the Week 2 outcome. Once they wrap up, you'll hear two JP...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are back in a parking lot for this Washington Football Talk, and they begin by looking at Washington's wideouts. That quickly leads into a discussion about Allen Robinson — would he fit with the Burgundy and Gold, should they try to get him and is there even really a chance for them to get him? After finishing that segment up, they move into a game of Real...

This Washington Football Talk starts off with a bang, just like the 2020 season did on Sunday thanks to the franchise's giant win over the Eagles. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey begin by yelling lots of positive things from the FedEx Field parking lot, before getting into more specific things that stood out to them from the opener, such as the fantastic pass rush and Dwayne Haskins' lea...

WE MADE IT. WE MADE IT TO A GAME PREVIEW POD, AND IT FEELS SO GOOD. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to get you ready for Sunday's Washington-Eagles matchup, and they start by setting and then choosing their first round of over/unders, which is a staple on the show. Then, the guys take you through another hallmark segment, which is now sponsored by a perfect sponsor. After that,...

One of the more fun pods of the year is back, and it begins with JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and beat legend Chris Kerwin standing in the Washington Football Team's Ashburn parking lot. Quickly, they discuss Ron Rivera's health and the first depth chart before getting into what everyone's here for: their take on important team-related over/unders and their record projections, too. Once...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are coming at you from JP's very pleasant driveway and have a 53-man roster to analyze. To start, the guys praise Alex Smith for making the cut, give their reactions to Adrian Peterson's release and touch on Reuben Foster as well. Once those big topics are done, they then go through each of the position groups and pass on some rapid thoughts about every un...

The Washington Football Talk pod prides itself on being timely, and few shows in our history will be as timely as this. Kirk Cousins is making major news with his opinion on the coronavirus and mask-wearing, and the person he delivered those opinions to, Kyle Brandt, was kind enough to join this operation to explain his interview with the QB. In Brandt's mind, people aren't paying attention to the...

Welcome to the second annual end-of-camp/season preview pod featuring the Washington Football Team's lauded specialists: Nick Sundberg, Tress Way and Dustin Hopkins. Those three join JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey for another extravaganza in what's now officially a tradition for this show. During their hour-plus chat, the hosts asks the players about how weird camp was, Chase Young's ri...

This is your last official camp pod of 2020, and it was recorded LIVE at Ourisman Toyota in Chantilly. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch sat before a raucous crowd at the dealership and covered what happened in Sunday's practice, have a debate about Cam Sims vs. Trey Quinn, answer how comfortable they are about the left side of the offensive...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are back and they begin with a major announcement, one that'll surely warm your heart. After that, they get down to business by zooming in on what's happening at running back. How many will they ultimately keep and is Bryce Love fading a bit? They answer those questions and much more. Next, they wonder if Alex Smith is trending toward the backup QB job bef...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey being this Washington Football Talk by reacting to yet another whirlwind stretch for the Burgundy and Gold before bringing on ESPN's Dianna Russini to go more in depth on all the issues the franchise is facing. Among the things they cover with Russini: What her reaction is from a national perspective, why she thinks these types of problems always seem to i...

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 thi...

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 beaut...

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 Ro...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 offen...

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 attent...

This is a necessary, but by no means fun, edition of the Washington Football Talk podcast. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey come to you to give their reactions to the shocking Friday night news relating to Derrius Guice, who is facing domestic violence charges and is also no longer with the franchise. So, the guys discuss how awful the overall situation is, explain how it affects the runn...

Washington Football Team fans, you are in for a fun one here. This podcast consists of audio from JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey's weekly Facebook show, which also featured the esteemed Kevin Sheehan. Yes, the two forces finally joined together for one hell of a conversation. Alongside Sheehan, JP, Mitch and Pete go over their most recent thoughts on the name and how the franchise appea...