Audacy

MP on the Mic

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Award-winning journalist Michael Phillips interviews his friends from all over the sports world. With expert analysis of the Washington Commanders and Virginia College Sports.

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Audacy

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

Wednesday, May 14 (Horse racing rules) 14.05.2025

Bit season rolls on with a look at a Kentucky Derby violation. Plus, AWadd joins to count down the craziest finishes of the Commanders season.

Tuesday, May 13 (Vamos a Madrid) 13.05.2025

MP is talking international football, as well as Richmond's status as the new Vegas.

Monday, May 12 (Have FUNN Go Putt) 12.05.2025

MP is out and about early this Monday at the Flying Squirrels' Have FUNN Go Putt Golf Tournament. Joined by guests Parney, Mike Szvetitz, Randy McKee, and more celebrating the Richmond sports community.

Friday, May 9 (Friday Fun) 09.05.2025

We have a pope, and the Squirrels win! Plus a Caps win and we revisit some of our favorite moments from the sporting week.

Thursday, May 8 (VCU-NC State) 08.05.2025

MP goes around the world of sports in a Bit Season episode, including a check-in with Mike Barber, who attended the Metallica concert at Virginia Tech. Also, what's up with the Pope selection process? We get to the bottom of things.

Tuesday, May 6 (Britney Spears and the NFL draft) 06.05.2025

MP is connecting all sorts of dots today. He also welcomes in his boss, and Canes fan, Zach McHugh. Then Trey Wilson drops by for some Flying Squirrels talk.

Monday, May 5 (Red hot Dan Quinn take) 05.05.2025

MP is apparently not ready to concede that Dan Quinn was a great hire, livening up this Bit Season episode. Also, wrapping up a busy weekend in the world of sports, and the Flying Squirrels are back on track.

Friday, May 2 (Close friends) 02.05.2025

MP and Stub discuss their friendship, and whether they need AI companionship. Plus, we discuss The Ringer's list of the Top 100 sports moments of this century, a way-too-early NFL and A-10 power rankings, and George calls in with his Kentucky Derby weekend picks.

Thursday, May 1 (Gary, Lane, Parney and telegraphs) 01.05.2025

MP is joined by Gary Hess and Lane Casadonte to review the world of local sports. Then later in the show, we discuss whether you can still send a telegraph (you can!). And, the Caps are on to the next round.

Monday, April 28 (Draft and stadium) 28.04.2025

MP spends about 15 minutes on the draft, then after we air the RFK Stadium press conference live, he returns with his thoughts on what's next for the franchise.

Thursday, April 24 (Draft preview, Caps win) 24.04.2025

The Washington Capitals are up 2-0 in their opening series, and we are getting you ready for tonight's NFL draft in Green Bay. The Commanders won't pick until late, but MP is ready to turn in his card now.

Wednesday, April 23 (Grab bag) 23.04.2025
Tuesday, April 22 (Caps win, Tuesdays with Trey) 22.04.2025

MP was in the house for the Washington Capitals win, and Alex Ovechkin has a career first nearly two decades later. Plus, NFL draft talk with Nicki Jhabvala and Flying Squirrels announcer Trey Wilson.

Monday, April 21 (Deion is mad at...UVA?) 21.04.2025

Deion Sanders says UVA is trying to steal his players with NIL money. Plus, a major shakeup in the local high school basketball scene, and we get ready for Capitals playoff hockey.

Thursday, April 17 (Gary Hess, Parney, Lane Casadonte and a potential new RFK Stadium) 17.04.2025

MP is joined by several of his friends, as is Thursday tradition. Plus, thoughts on the NFL draft and a potential new Commanders stadium.

David Teel (VT Football) 15.04.2025

David Teel of the Virginian Pilot joins the show to talk Tech football and all the offseason moves and drama happening at the college level.

Tuesday, April 15 (Bit season begins) 15.04.2025

Juicy J explains hockey, Katy Perry goes to space (kind of), and MP tries to name NBA players. Plus, it costs how much to get UVA basketball tickets?

Monday, April 14 (Rory wins, Nico leaves) 14.04.2025

MP is fired up about the NIL situation. But first, we've got to go to Augusta, which gave us some of the best theater sports has provided in a while yesterday at The Masters.

Friday, April 11 (Friday Fun) 11.04.2025

MP gets you ready for the weekend and revisits the biggest stories of the week.

Thursday, April 10 (Mount Rushmore) 10.04.2025

A conversation with Gary Hess gets MP thinking about the Mount Rushmore of Richmond athletes. Plus, Parney joins the show, and a special chat with our boss, Bennett Zier.

Wednesday, April 9 (Squirrels win!) 09.04.2025

MP tackles some listener feedback, then takes a spin around the world of sports and prepares for his annual Masters nap. Plus, Zach Joachim joins to chat portal madness, and Brandon Jennings announces his return to VCU with a song.

Rich Meagher (RVA's Got Issues) 08.04.2025

Rich Meagher, host of RVA's Got Issues on VPM, joins MP to talk sports tourism in Richmond and the future of the region in the sports world. Swimming, soccer, and baseball - it all lives here.

Tuesday, April 8 (Mustard talk) 08.04.2025

MP starts with hoops and a new snack at The Masters. Then we chat with Trey Wilson, the voice of the Squirrels, as he reveals he's in the mustard aisle of the grocery store.

Monday, April 7 (It's Ovi's day) 07.04.2025

Yes, other things happened this weekend. No, they are not more important than the greatest goal scorer in the history of organized hockey. This show is about Alex Ovechkin.

Thursday, April 3 (Squirrels opening day is coming) 03.04.2025

Special guests Gary Hess, Lane Casadonte and Parney get us ready for the 15th season of Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball. Plus, Alex Ovechkin continues to chase history

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