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JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey tried to collect themselves after a season-changing day at FedEx Field for this postgame edition of Redskins Talk that tries to cover everything. As JP says at the start, there's never been an episode like this one. The main topic, of course, is Alex Smith's injury. How did the offense look after Smith exited, and can Colt McCoy lead them now that he's the...

JP Finlay, Pete Hailey and John Keim got together for this surprise Friday pod after seeing Trent Williams practice for the Skins. Is he gonna actually give it a go? The guys break it all down here in an URGENCY POD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, an injured Pete Hailey and a sitting Brian Mitchell squadded up in the NBC Sports Washington podcast studio for this terrific Redskins Talk. To start, the guys briefly address Pete's forehead, which has a gross cut on it. They then move into tons of football topics, including the 'Skins' injury situation and a chat about whether the offensive line can hold its ground vs....

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and friend of the pod Michael Phillips hung out in Mitch's toasty car out in Ashburn for this very quality edition of Redskins Talk. First, the hosts get you caught up on injuries, including Dustin Hopkins' situation. They then get into a debate about which member of the Texans should scare the 'Skins the most, and there are plenty of options on this talented...

These things are a lot more fun after wins, huh? One day after the 'Skins took down the Bucs in Tampa, JP Finlay caught up with Jay Gruden in their weekly, exclusive 1-on-1 chat, and the whole thing was a lot of fun. The head coach reflects on being in first place, how key turnovers are for his team, what it was like watching the "Ryan Fitzpatrick Experience" in person, the toughness Morgan Moses...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are coming at you poolside and 66.7% shirtless in Tampa Bay to recap the Redskins' unsightly but important win vs. the Bucs in Week 10. And this is a Redskins Talk that has EVERYTHING. Included in the episode is the gang's immediate reaction to the victory, Game Balls and Goats, a review of over/unders, some fantastic stories by JP, a debate about Snoop Do...

This is a packed pod, person wise and content wise. You get the regulars in Jp Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, but you also get John Keim andddddd a standing-not-sitting-for-some-reason Brian Mitchell. And the five guys cover everything, from the Redskins' questionable roster construction that's hurting them not to what over/unders to set to the weekly How the Game Will Unfold segment. The...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are back at the park and here for you in this Wednesday Redskins Talk. To get things going, the guys first focus on Washington's offensive line, try to predict who'll be starting on that unit against the Bucs and generally just get nervous about the whole operation. They also take a look at the depth at corner and wide receiver, two other positions that ar...

Monday was a really rough day for 'Skins fans, so hopefully this extra podcast will lift your spirits. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and guest host Kareem Copeland come at you from a mystery location for this 100-percent shtick-filled bonus pod. The reason for this episode? Because two very kind, very cool Redskins Talk listeners sent JP some packages, so we wanted to open those packages...

This is, well, not the most upbeat Redskins Talk episode, but it's still quite important. First, JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler catch you up on Brandon Scherff, Shawn Lauvao and Paul Richardson's season-ending injuries and try to convey how rough all of that news is. Then, you'll hear JP's exclusive 1-on-1 with Jay Gruden. In it, the head coach gives his take on how the team can try to move on and w...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are just as confused and upset as you are in this postgame edition of Redskins Talk. The three hosts get right into it, reacting to the issues they saw from the 'Skins vs. the Falcons, including another ugly offensive day, a surprising no-show by most of the defense and a strange afternoon from Josh Doctson. You'll also get a Game Balls and Goats segment t...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and a hopefully louder John Keim united for this final Redskins Talk episode before the Falcons matchup. In it, they discuss the murkiness of Trent Williams' injury as well as Chris Thompson's issues, Byron Marshall's place on the 'Skins, a new set of over/unders, the special vibe that's permeating in the locker room and what to expect when Atlanta comes to town. After th...

There's plenty going on in this new Wednesday edition of Redskins Talk, and JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to guide you through it all. First, the guys give their initial impressions of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix's first day in burgundy and gold, which included one heck of a press conference. Then, they rip through all of the injury updates you need to know about, from Byron Marshall's...

*AIRHORN NOISE* It's been too long since one of these! JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey scrambled as soon as the Ha Ha Clinton-Dix trade news broke and got together for this Emergency Pod. What do they think it means for the team and what grade do they give it? They get to that and plenty more in this action-packed Redskins Talk. If you like podcasts where Mitch comes super-prepared and J...

**RE-release**: Here is just a sampling of Rich Tandler's best segments on Redskins Talk. From his Tandler-y clarifications to his high-pitched voice that came out every so often, these are the moments that made him such a special part of our lives and yours. If you like podcasts where you hear a very serious ranking of founding fathers and the best Switzerland flag-related joke ever, all thanks t...

These Victory Monday editions of Redskins Talk won't ever get old. First, you'll get JP Finlay's weekly and exclusive sit-down with Jay Gruden, and the two cover a whole lot during their chat. From Gruden talking about the beasts his defense has in the trenches, what can be done to make the offense start clicking, whether to expect a trade and an early look at the Falcons, there's plenty to digest...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey recorded this pod while driving home from MetLife Stadium, the site of the Redskins' third straight victory. The guys get things going by giving plenty of love to, who else, the defense and Adrian Peterson. That leads into a celebratory Game Balls and Goats segment. How many awards were handed out, and does Alex Smith land on the Goats side? Next is a reca...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and an-eventually-in-the-car John Keim make up this pre-Giants game edition of Redskins Talk. First, the three hosts answer the all-important question about Sunday's Week 8 matchup — is it a trap game? There's plenty of reason for concern, at least according to some in the group. Then, they give their predictions on who plays and who doesn't at MetLife Stadium before gett...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey hopped in Mitch's mobile podcast studio to record this Wednesday Redskins Talk. To kick things off, they go through the injury report, one that has promising news in a lot of places but also something troubling when it comes to Quinton Dunbar. Then, the hosts debate how much of a trap game this weekend's matchup vs. the Giants is. Can the 'Skins keep their...

The best way to celebrate a Dallas Victory Monday is with this Victory Monday Redskins Talk pod, in which JP Finlay leads you through three 1-on-1 interviews and then hands it off to a group one. First, there's JP's weekly, exclusive chat with Jay Gruden, where the head coach analyzes his much-improved run D and Adrian Peterson's greatness. After those two wrap up, you'll hear Finlay's postgame co...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey got together after a long, wild, emotional day at FedEx Field to recap all that went down during Week 7. First, the guys run through all of the spectacular tributes to Rich Tandler that the team and others put together, of which there were plenty. They also wonder if Tandler a had a little bit to do with Preston Smith's massive TD and that final field goal...

It's time to honor Rich Tandler. To start this tribute pod, Rich's wife, Andi, joins JP, Mitch, Pete and Keim at the picnic table in Ashburn to share stories and laughs. In the history of Redskins Talk, few if any guests were more fun to be with. After that comes a ton of thoughts about Tandler, with everyone from 'Skins players to his fellow reporters and coworkers and friends explaining what mad...

Here is just a sampling of Rich Tandler's best segments on Redskins Talk. From his Tandler-y clarifications to his high-pitched voice that came out every so often, these are the moments that made him such a special part of our lives and yours. If you like podcasts where you hear a very serious ranking of founding fathers and the best Switzerland flag-related joke ever, all thanks to Rich Tandler,...

After a nice intro from JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Redskins Park Phil, you'll hear JP's weekly, exclusive Monday interview with Jay Gruden. JP asks the coach to evaluate Adrian Peterson's monster game, Brandon Scherff's toughness and Josh Norman's meeting with his fellow DBs, and Gruden was happy to do all of that and more during the talk. Then, you'll get JP's postgame chats with the touchdown...

For the first time in Redskins Talk history, all four of JP Finlay, Rich Tandler, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are present for a postgame pod. Mark the date down, folks. In this episode, you'll hear the guys give their immediate reactions to Washington's important Week 6 win over Carolina. How much of a stud is Adrian Peterson? How great was Josh Norman's redemption performance? What worries sti...