DTC

Defeating the Curse (DTC)

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Welcome to DC! This show is a unique blend of sports + pop culture, with a pinch of politics... after all DC is the capital of the world! Cursed or not we can debate, but we are always focused on OUR teams! If you want a fans raw perspective on the Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, or Wizards this is the show for you!

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EP389: USA Eliminated; Argentina Survives (Twice); World Cup Withdrawal Begins 08.07.2026

FP and Joe are in studio discussing what was and what might have been regarding the US National Team and what the defeat at the hands (feet) of the Belgians means for US soccer. Cape Verde stole our hearts but VAR saved Argentina... twice... and what are we supposed to do without footy as the end draws near. 

EP388: World Cup Penalty Kicks; USA Preparing for Bosnia; LeBron to Warriors?; DC Sports Fever 01.07.2026

The World Cup has captured everyone's attention.. even FPs. Is there a bigger or more pressure filled moment in sports than taking penalty kicks for your country in front of 100,000 people? We saw it TWICE in the same day... plus, Joe is begging the Warriors to trade for AD and to sign LeBron... the Capitals are re-loading fast.. and well, in general... what a great time to be alive! Happy 4th of...

EP387: Wizards Select AJ; Miami Making Moves; World Cup Recap; DC Rising 24.06.2026

FP, Andy, and Joe are in studio watching and reacting to the NBA Draft LIVE as it happens. They are also trying to figure out what happens next for the Miami Heat as they completed a massive trade, AND they jump back into the World Cup as the round of second matches end and we prepare for match day 3. Plus, the Capitals made a trade and Joe makes the case for the Commanders to NOT acquire a wide r...

EP386: USA Shines; Tourist Love; Knicks Win; Wiz Draft Looms 18.06.2026

What a sports week it has been! The USA had a near perfect debut in the World Cup, the Knicks won (and also embarrassed themselves), all the Euro tourists LOVE it here, UFC 250 was a spectacle unlike any other, ... oh, and the Nationals are surging! What a wild week in June! FP, LP, Mat, and Joe are hitting all the topics ahead of the weekend!

EP385: Knicks Comeback Take 3-1 Lead; World Cup Predictions 11.06.2026

The boys are in the studio late late late broadcasting live right after game four of the NBA Finals. The Knicks managed a 29 point comeback winning in dramatic fashion in the final seconds and FP, LP, Mat, 20, and Joe all have thoughts on what they just witnessed. Can the Spurs bounce back? Plus, the boys pick group winners and make some general World Cup predictions as the first games kick-off......

EP384: Wedding Season; Nationals Look Promising; NBA Finals Preview; NFL Blockbuster Trade 02.06.2026

FP, Mat, Andy and Joe are in blabbering into the microphones recapping a crazy fun, but loud, weekend, discussing the Nationals as they are starting to heat up heading into the meaty part of the season, and share thoughts on what the NBA Finals *might* be... plus... what is Cleveland doing?   

OMC25: Kindergarten Cop; Speed; Face/Off 27.05.2026

Finally.... the show everyone has been waiting for is here! Offseason Movie Club 25... half way to 50... ridiculously incredible! On this episode the boys jump in to some early Arnold comedy with Mr. Kimble, they revisit a legit classic featuring a bus an endless gas tank and a lot of familiar faces in Speed, and the boys go deep deep deep into a movie that might be ready for a remake, ironically...

EP383: Wizards Have Decisions to Make; NBA Playoffs; Gunners WIN; Day Pod 21.05.2026

FP, LP, and Joe are talking Wizards... lots of Wizards and a good amount of NBA Playoffs as well. It's amazing what happens to the product when the teams play defense! Joe also take a victory lap now that Arsenal have won the EPL for the first in 20 years and LP has thoughts on a possible NFL promotion/relegation model that could make sense. 

EP382: Commanders Minicamp; Wizards Win Draft Lottery; Lebron's Last Shot 14.05.2026

The Wizards WON something... the draft lottery! Andy says make the pick... Joe says trade the pick to Utah because the Jazz are in a must trade situation. Utah might legit offer 5 first round picks to the Wiz which would be foolishness if they didn't except. Trade the pick, move down one spot, and draft anyone you like to join the core you already have! Commanders minicamp is underway and the rook...

EP381: Burgundy & Gold; Miami F1; NBA Playoffs Continue 06.05.2026

The boys are locked in on Cinco de Mayo and go around the sports horn discussing the new uniforms in DC, the race that was in Miami, the unpredictable nature of the NBA playoffs (because of load management), and LP decides to go off-script to share thoughts on the JP Morgan story circulating on social media.

EP380: NFL Draft Recap; Early NFC East Predictions; NBA Playoff Picture; EPL Soccer Chatter 28.04.2026

It's a full house! FP, Razzle, LP, and Joe revisit the NFL draft with a focus on the NFC East. Of course FP loved what the 'skins did, of course Razzle had some love for a division rival, and of course Joe went completely off-script as the agent of chaos. The boys also talked about the on-going NBA Playoffs focused mostly on the surprising eastern conference and in an all time upset, FP read somet...

EP379: NFL Draft Preview; Weather is Crispy; Shower Protocol; NBA Playoffs Good Start 23.04.2026

FP and Joe are in studio and recording a day late but wow what a show... they cover a lot of ground. Lot's happening in and around DC these days but nothing bigger right now than the NFL draft... although the Nationals are playing .500 ball consistently and that's not nothing! FP has a wild shower take and the NBA playoffs are off to a pretty interesting start!

EP378: The Boys Got Nothing; Caps Miss Playoffs; Wiz Secure Lottery Pick; 'Skins Get New Uni's 15.04.2026

It must be the start of summer... NBA playoffs around the corner but nobody knows what channel the play-in games are on, the boys have thoughts on the new Commanders uniforms, and Joe is dying to convince anyone that will listen that late 90's basketball was the best era of basketball. Plus, expectations for the Nationals and what will the Great One decide to do with regards to his future with the...

EP377: Artemis II; Nearing Easter; Mid-Summer Form; Steak Rankings 02.04.2026

The boys are yuck'n it up discussing... basically everything but also nothing. Baseball is here, basketball is on-going, and Easter is around the corner. The fast food burger wars are interesting everyone has a favorite type of steak and the show has big plans for many future spinoffs... the DTC Universe is expanding! All 'aboard the struggle bus.

EP376: Caps Game Day; Great8 for 1000; Wizards Projections; NFL Draft Teaser 25.03.2026

FP, LP, and Joe are in the studio late (very late) at night but decided to fire up the mics anyway! The boys chop it up about Alex hitting 1000 total goals, what the Wiz are doing to prepare for next season, and take a quick look around the Commanders locker room as the first draft teaser is dropped. If you love your local DC Sports Teams... this show is for you!

OMC24: Ace Ventura 2; John Wick 1; John Wick 2; Maybe John Wick 3 19.03.2026

The boys are into the full "OMC SWING" with a few action movies Joe has never seen and a comedy flick that FP hasn't watched in two decades... there is a surprise DNF (two actually; Andy) and a lot of discussion around the idea of "too much" violence. This is a fun episode of the Offseason Movie Club... enjoy!

EP375: NFL Tampering; Bit of Disappoint in DC; Caps Sellers; Wiz Update; F1 Race1 11.03.2026

FP, Andy, 20, and Joe are in studio talking about the beginning of the NFL tampering season and what the Commanders are and are not doing so far in the offseason. 20 shares thoughts on the 49ers, Andy is bullish on the Giants, FP sees nothing wrong (EVER) with Adam Peters, and Joe is just happy to be hear and reminds everyone to always thank your AI assistant... just in case. The boys also recap t...

EP374: No More Snow; March Sadness Begins; NFL Tag Day; Make Air Travel Great Again 04.03.2026

And again we say "NO MORE SNOW" ... Enough! The boys are in studio discussing many topics with all eyes firmly focused on the pace car, that's drifting off course. Joe has some thoughts on air travel, FP has thoughts on NFL franchise tags and free agency, and LP joins to correct the boys on various coaching staff changes around the league. Plus everybody is ready for the Wiz to improve and for Tra...

OMC23: James Bond Overload; 007 Schtick 27.02.2026

This was a big undertaking... turns out four movies it two movies too many for the boys. Reviews for 1962's Dr. No, 1973's Live and Let Die, 1989's License to Kill, and 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies are straight ahead. Connery, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan... rank'em in your mind then hit play on this episode!

EP373: Olympic Hockey Gold(s); Wizards Wins/Losses; Commanders Offseason Preview 24.02.2026

It's another snowy Monday and schools are cancelled (AGAIN!) but be of good cheer... the podcast rolls forward! The USA men's and women's team both win GOLD in hockey, turns out LP is really into old olympic sports highlights and FP digs the two-man luge... the boys also discuss "ethical tanking" and try to decide if anyone is actually worth the NFL franchise tag at any position. 

EP372: NFL Rumors; NBA All Stars (Yuck); Olympics Rock; JE Files & Bitcoin; MJ & MJ 20.02.2026

We aren't typing out a description to this show... we cover a ton of topics in 60 mins. Hit play and hold on. FP and Joe are in rare rare form...

EP371: Seahawks Win; KW MVP; Kubiak to Raiders; Offseason Prep; AD to the Wizards 10.02.2026

Well... it happened. Sam Darnold is a Super Bowl champion! The game was terrible, the half time show was _____ and if you really think about it... well, how would you rank the whole season overall? Join us to discuss the NFL for one last time this season as we prepare for the offseason ahead! Plus the Wizards got spicy at the trade deadline and pulled off a massive haul while keeping their draft p...

EP370: Super Bowl Week; Snow Sucks; Billy B Snubbed; Winter Olympics 02.02.2026

The boys are locked in on a "warm" Monday afternoon and are ready to make their SB game and prop bet predictions. Billy B was disrespected by not being an automatic "in" to the Football Hall of Fame... nobody cares about the NBA right now (thx Lebron) and the Winter Olympics begin... which apparently Andy hates.... in just a few days! Plus the fallout from OMC 22...

OMC22: Bugonia + The Rip + Mountainhead 29.01.2026

It is the rare the boys agree on movies ... but look outside for flying pigs because the boys agree on Mountainhead! They almost agree on Bugonia, and they almost almost agree on the Rip. If you haven't seen the films and don't want to hear spoilers PLEASE watch them first then come back and listen to this wild epsiode of the Offseason Movie Club. Bugonia is on Peacock. The Rip is on Netflix. Moun...

EP369: AFC/NFC Champions; NFL QB Top 10; Mamba Anniversary 27.01.2026

The boys are in studio catching up on all things NFL as the Super Bowl matchup is now set! The #Patriots will face the #Seahawks in two weeks and the initial gut feeling is ______ will win! Joe and FP had some thoughts on Matt Stafford to share, Andy is down on the Capitals and the boys reflect on Kobe's passing six years ago today.

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