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The Beltway Football podcast is anchored by Monumental Sports Network's JP Finlay and highlights all members of our coverage team including Mitch Tischler and plenty of others. Finlay will also reach out to a host of outside influencers both in the D.C. media and the national landscape. With a strong set of personal relationships built on years covering the team, Finlay brings a fresh and engaging style to interviews with players, coaches and alumni for the podcast.

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United States

Description:

The Beltway Football podcast is anchored by Monumental Sports Network's JP Finlay and highlights all members of our coverage team including Mitch Tischler and plenty of others. Finlay will also reach out to a host of outside influencers both in the D.C. media and the national landscape. With a strong set of personal relationships built on years covering the team, Finlay brings a fresh and engaging style to interviews with players, coaches and alumni for the podcast.

Language:

English


Episodes

New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Ron Rivera Talkin Defensive Scheme

11/27/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for this midweek pod as the Commanders get ready to take on the Miami Dolphins. Ron Rivera got into some of the details he's hoping to change on the defensive side of the ball and the guys discuss what their ideal GM\Coach duo will look like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:21:16

Emergency Pod: Jack Del Rio and Brent Vieselmeyer are relieved of their duties

11/24/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for a black friday emergency pod as Ron Rivera has let go Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer. The Commanders have the worst defense in the NFL and have consistently looked lost in the secondary, and the season long problems culminated Thursday night in a 45-10 loss to the Cowboys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:54

Another Thursday Night Meltdown: Commanders cant keep pace with Cowboys on Thanksgiving

11/23/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you to discuss another embarrassing national TV appearance for the Burgundy and Gold. There's not a lot to be thankful on the football field this Thanksgiving as the Commanders lost 45-10 and again looked like a team that couldnt compete with their opponents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:24:50

Turkey Day Preview: Can JDR's defense hold up to Dak and Dallas' potent attack?

11/22/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you to discuss what should and will happen with the Commanders coaching staff and how it relates to Thursday nights Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys. Complete with 100 chips, over unders and the benjie bets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:27:20

Giant Embarrasment: Commanders give up 31 in loss to 2-8 Giants

11/19/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from a dissapointed, embarrassed, and frustrated secret room at FedEx Field after the Commanders lost to Tommy Devito and the New York Giants 31-19. The guys start by talking about changes that need to happen in the coaching ranks before diving into the minutia of the loss. At the end of the day, this was probably the worst loss of the Ron Rivera era. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:42:03

Giant Preview: Are Sam and EB tied at the hip and how can the Commanders win this one

11/16/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from Ashburn to preview week 11 against the Giants. The guys start off discussing where Sam is in his progress and if his future needs to be tied to Eric Bienemey before breaking down how the offense needs to beat the blitz and involve their RB's more. Finally its your favorite part of the pod as the guys do over\unders, 100 chips and the benjie bet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:07

Sam's the man and the defense still stinks: Seahawks Post Game Pod

11/12/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you to break down the Commanders last second loss to the Seahawks. Sam Howell showed lots of improvement and led two game tying fourth quarter drives before Seattle ultimately won the game on a last second field goal. The defense continues to struggle and show little creativity giving up nearly 500 yards but at the end of the day, Sam Howell's impressive performance overshadowed what was an otherwise frustrating Sunday afternoon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:07

Seahawks Preview: How pivotal is this game in the Pacific Northwest

11/9/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler preview the Commanders week 10 game against the Seahwaks and start by discussing the importance of Sam Howell and Eric Bienemy stringing together a third straight offensive performance. Of course the discussion veers towards the, is Sam the guy question, and ultimately the pair agree this would be another big step in that direction. They also play all of your favorite pod games, 100 chips, Over Unders and the benjie bet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:21:12

Chase, Ron and a trip to the Pacific Northwest: Getting you reay for week 10

11/7/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler get you ready for week 10 in Commander land by discussing Chase Young's intro presser in San Fran and what you can take away from the Burgundy and Gold culture based on that. The pair then discuss Ron Rivera celebrating small victories and deflecting early season ineptitude with the rise of Sam Howell before throwing to the raw Chase Young presser for you to hear and make your own conclusions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:57

Pats Post Game Pod: Commanders win up North with all three phases

11/5/2023
JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and special guest Michael Phillips join you for this week 9 post game podcast evaluating the Commanders win over New England. Sam Howell had another 300+ yard performance and the defense played well enough to win as the Commanders move to 4-5. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:40:34

Pats Preview: Getting you ready for week 9 and discussing how the new look DL will hold up

11/2/2023
JP Finaly and Mitch Tischler join you from Ashburn Virginia to break down the Commanders week 9 tilt with the New England Patriots. The guys start by reacting to the different ways the Commanders coaches assessed the trade deadline before getting into what the Burgundy and Gold need to do to win in NE. The pair finish off with all your favorite games, 100 chips, over unders and the benjie bet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:26:01

Emergency Pod: The Young and The Sweatless, Commanders trade DE's

10/31/2023
A real deal emergency pod as JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you to break down the Montez Sweat trade, and then boom, mid-pod Chase Young gets dealt to the 49ers - check out their live reaction and breakdown of the two defensive ends leaving DC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:27:36

Eagles Post Game Pod: Howell is good, Defense is bad; being close in't good enough

10/29/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from their secret location at FedEx Field to breakdown the Commanders week 8 matchup with the Eagles. The offense started off strong and Sam Howell had a very good game, but a porous defense and a late interception sealed their fate as the Burgundy and Gold dropped their 5th loss of the season. With the trade deadline looming the guys breakdown what could and should happen ahead of Tuesday's 4pm deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:48:14

Previewing Philly ... and the trade deadline: Who should be available and who should stay put

10/26/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from the Commanders practice facility to take a look at the Commanders can one-up perfromance three weeks ago in Philly and come out with a win against the Eagles. With some changes along the offensive line, the guys start out debating how close the offense is to being good and what needs to change to get there before getting into a discussion about the impending trade deadline and who should and shouldnt be available for trade. Finally the guys break down your favorite pod games, 100 chips, Over\Unders and the Benjie bet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:28:09

Sam Howell's Future: Reacting to Ron Rivera's Monday Press Conference

10/24/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler react to Ron Rivera's monday press conference and his comments about Sam Howell and his future as the starting QB. The guys discuss what should happen and how the coaching staff can help Sam be more successful and ultimately take less sacks. JP stays in the moment, evaluating the Howell discussion in the midst of the season while Mitch gets a little deep doom scrolling about a bleak future. The good news is, both think the Commanders will play the Eagles tough Sunday at FedEx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:40:29

Giants Post Game Pod: It happened again, Commanders embarrassed by another bad team

10/22/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from the car as they drive home from another giant dissapointment in the Meadowlands. The defense started slow, the offense was non existant and this Commanders team has real questions they need answered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:34

Giants Preview: Can the Commanders defense take advantage of an ailing NYG OL?

10/19/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from Ashburn VA to prepare you for the Commanders week 7 tilt with New York Giants. Can Sam Howell take advantage of an over aggressive Giants defense and will the Commanders vaunted front 4 take advantage of a Giants OLine that is ravaged with injuries? Combine that with sound from Sam Howell, Jack Del Rio and Eric Bienemy and all of your favorite podcast games, over\unders, 100 chips and the benjie bet and you've got yourself a podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:24:42

Finalizing the Falcons Game: The boys break down an ugly NFC win

10/17/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler are rejoined to finish breaking down the Falcons game. The boys air out some travel frustrations before getting to tall of your favorite games 100 chips, over unders and JP's favorite the Benjie bet! Lastly they talk about Sam Howell and where they are on the sacks and his future before throwing to JP's 1on1 with Benjamin St Juste. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:28:19

Commanders Falcons Post Game Pod: Washington back at .500 after ugly win

10/16/2023
From Mercedes-Benz Stadium, JP Finlay recaps the Commanders' Week 6 24-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. It wasn't pretty but Washington rebounded from their Week 5 loss to Chicago to move to 3-3 on the season; their best record through six games since 2017. With a division matchup coming up next against the New York Giants, Washington will have a chance to move back over .500 in Week 7. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:26:25

Falcons Preview Pod: Will the Commanders do their job?

10/12/2023
JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from Ashburn to preview the Commanders week 6 tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. This week seems much more about what the Commanders will do rebounding from an embarrassing Thursday night performance against the Bears than what will happen head to head with the Falcons. The pair does their job discussing Ron Rivera's newest motivational tactic and how the defense and offense need to be better. 100 Chips, Over\Unders and of course JP's favorite, the Benjie bet highlight the end of the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:24:23