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Defeating the Curse (DTC)

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 Football Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, or Wizards this is the show for you!
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Episodes

WFT Heading to Green Bay; NFL Top 5 / Low 5; Hopkins Out; MLB Playoffs Continue

The WFT is heading to Green Bay to face Aaron Rodgers and the streaking Packers that may win by 35+ if the DC defense cant figure things out quickly. Stevie and Joe take a look around the NFL to identify their top 5 and low 5 + Ron surprises everyone by letting go of Hopkins and his 85% made FG rate... why now Ron? Why? The Dodgers are in trouble but are still alive and the Red Sox might go streaking soon. Does anything compare to playoff baseball!?

Oct 20, 202145 minEp. 224

Third & Less; KC Scores 21 to Win; #21 Retired; Capitals Look Good; MLB Playoffs

The DTC mics are on and the boys are hot about another terrible showing for the Football Team as the defense continues to struggle, allowing 21 points and scoring ZERO in the second half against KC. The retirement ceremony for Sean Taylor was a disgrace and Joe has thoughts about what could have been done differently. Absolute embarrassment. Why does WFT run 5 yard slants on 3rd and 8? Anyone know? Meanwhile the Cowboys are running away with the NFC East. + the Capitals are looking good and the ...

Oct 19, 202159 minEp. 223

Chiefs v WFT; NFL Top 5 Low 5; Ron Quotes; NFL Spin; Capitals Season Starts

FP, LP, and Joe look forward to Chiefs v Football Team on Sunday and the defensive masacre that may be awaiting both teams. The trio covers the NFL top and bottom teams as well and the fall out from Vegas now that Gruden has been fired by the Raiders. Finally, the CAPITALS season begins tonight and FP is ready ready ready!

Oct 13, 202150 minEp. 222

Gruden Resigns; WFT Struggles; KC looming

Jon Gruden resigns amidst horrible emails are leaked however Washington Football Team (the source of the emails) remain unscathed. Does this re-open the investigation on Washington Football Team? How many other NFL execs and coaches were also in on this? Where are the Beth Wilkinson findings??? On the field Washington is struggling once again. FP wants Ron Rivera to lay out his plan while LP thinks he doesn't need to report to the media, fans, etc. Which side are you on? This pod gets a little t...

Oct 13, 202155 minEp. 221

Ashburn Raid; NFL Top5/Low5; Saints Preview (Who Dat?)

FP and Joe share thoughts on the WFT facility being raided as part of an ongoing investigation... whatever is happening, it isn't good. The duo also talk top 5 and low 5 while looking around the NFL and get into all things New Orleans leading up to the battle of the 2-2's. Alec from the FullPressSaints Podcast and Final Drive on FishBowl radio joins the DTC crew during the second half for an extended deep dive into the up's and down's of the Saints so far this season + Taysom Teasers and prop be...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 220

MLB Playoffs; Nationals Youth Movement; Cost to Keep Soto

While the Nationals season is over here in DC the MLB playoffs are just getting started. Stevie, Mat, and Joe preview the post-season while putting to rest a tough year for the Nats + we are watching the Yankees and Red Sox in real-time too! What is Juan Soto worth today? In Rizzo we trust!

Oct 06, 202153 minEp. 219

Postgame Live; WFT Wins; Many Questions Remain

The WFT traveled south to ATL to face the Falcons and came away with a victory. Did they play well? Sorta? The Falcons had their moments and the Football Team did as well. 2-2 looks a lot better than 1-3 but they honestly feel the same right now. Chase Young got flagged for a terrible penalty, but the refs gave it back on the next possession. WFT is going to set a record for number of 3rd plays they give up that turn into touchdowns! If that's not a stat, it needs to be! A win is a win... but th...

Oct 03, 202146 minEp. 218

2021 Week 4 - Bets & Props

Looking to make some $$$? You probably should leave WFT off your betslip. Look no further than FP and LP's Sunday prediction picks. LP and FP dive into each game making their predictions for the spread and O/Us. Looking to make $8,396.37? Pick all the money line picks and you can make that with just a $10 wager. Or Just pick a few and still make some money.

Sep 30, 202128 minEp. 217

Week 4 WFT @ ATL; Ron Quotes; MNF Broadcast Shines

The loss in Buffalo still stings but the show must go on... literally. The boys will discuss what did and didn't work against the Bills, look ahead to the Falcons, and react to a few of coach Ron's soundbites from his weekly radio hit. Also, Peyton/Eli are a perfect alt broadcast that is still under appreciated!

Sep 29, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 216

WFT Crushed by BillsMafia; Defensive Troubles Continue; Coaching Adjustments Needed

Joe is solo and live on the Kontender network for the WFT Post game show! Washington traveled to Buffalo and got run out of the building 43-21 and in reality it should have been much worse for the Football Team. The offense lacked creativity, the defense lacks everything, and special teams was the lone bright spot but in the end, it was a terrible team performance. The schedule only has a handful of "win-able" games remaining based on the defensive play we have seen in the first three weeks of t...

Sep 26, 202142 minEp. 215

NFL Top 5 & Low 5 Heading into Week 3;

Bill Rohland joins Stevie and Joe for a look around the NFL... which teams are trending up, which not so up, and each have one or two teams to watch to keep an eye on as well! Peyton/Eli should be the main MNF broadcast; does anyone disagree? AND keys to a WFT win at Buffalo this weekend as told by our friends at the Not Another Bills Podcast!

Sep 23, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 214

2021 Week 2 Recap; NFC East Looks Strong(er); Bills Mafia Preview

Razzle and Joe recap week two around the NFL including a closer look at two NFC east rivals in Dallas and Philadelphia. The duo discuss the sweetness of having the WFT win on Thursday and thus having no threat of a ruined Sunday due to loss AND debate the genius behind the Manning and Manning ESPN2 Monday Night Football broadcast. The second half of the show DTC welcomes Jamie D'Amico from the Jamie D and Big Newt Podcast (SB Nation) who covers the Bills to preview week three and talk about the ...

Sep 21, 202155 minEp. 213

2021 Week 2 - Bets & Props

Looking to make some $$$ on a Sunday when Washington Football Team has the day off? Look no further than FP and LP's Sunday prediction picks. LP and FP dive into each game making their predictions for the spread and O/Us. Looking to make $9,776.59? Pick all the money line picks and you can make that with just a $10 wager. Or Just pick a few and still make some money. All fun and games, especially when your team is not involved. Hail to the Football Team!

Sep 19, 202137 minEp. 212

Instant Reaction Postgame; WFT Win; QB Shines; DL Struggles; Headlines

FP, Razzle, & Joe recap the WFT beating the NY Giants in dramatic fashion and discuss the highs and lows on both sides of the ball. Is the primetime curse over!? Taylor Heinicke may have "it" while Daniel Jones seems to only have "it" when he faces Washington. If the WFT is going to have success this season the D-Line has to decide whether they are elite or average or below average... for now a win is a win! #HTTFT

Sep 17, 202153 minEp. 211

Bolts Beat WFT; Packers Look Cooked; NFC West All Playoff Bound; Giants Preview

Stevie Joe and Razzle revisit week 1 from around the NFL focusing on the teams that looked terrible, like the Packers and WFT, and the teams that looked amazing, like the entire NFC West! The boys break down the WFT loss at home to the Chargers and then turn their attention to the Giants with that week 2 matchup looming in just 48 hours! Antonio Reyes, who covers the Giants, joins the show and just like last week, continues the trend of guests picking WFT to win in a close one. Can Taylor lead t...

Sep 15, 202155 minEp. 210

Football is Back; Bucs defeat Cowboys; Headlines Dak v Brady; Pick‘em

Happy Football! The 2021 season has begun with a fun one in Tampa Bay. The Bucs beat the Cowboys to start the season but the Bucs didn't look that great, and the Cowboys looked much better than expected... so naturally, there was a little panic in Washington as Dallas doesn't face a playoff team for another 10 weeks! Stevie, Razzle, and Joe breakdown the opening night matchup and look forward predicting division and conference champs with a few surprise pics for the Super Bowl as well! Happy foo...

Sep 10, 202134 minEp. 209

Chargers @ WFT - Week 1 Preview w/TUFF

Week 1 is here! Chargers are heading to DC to face the Football Team and this is the only show you need to listen to get ready! Special guest Lucas (@sugarfreelucas) from the TUFF Podcast joins the DTC crew to talk details about Justin Herbert's progress this offseason, Austin Ekeler becoming Alvin Kamara-lite, and why the Bolts could be a 10 win team. He also had some very nice things to say about WFT and didn't think Joe was insane for his 12 win prediction... If you have 30 mins and want to g...

Sep 08, 202141 minEp. 208

The Football Team 2021 Season Preview

The DTC 2021 season preview show is here! Stevie, Razzle, and Joe breakdown the entire season, wins/losses, and everything in between. Spoiler alert: all three of them have the WFT over 8.5 wins (lock that bet in now) and all three have them winning the NFC East as well! Tune in and get caught up on everything you need to know before the season begins! Hail to the Football Team! #HTTR

Sep 07, 202144 minEp. 207

The Final 53 Pod

The final 53 has been set, for now. The surprise cut around the league is certainly Cam Newton, but WFT had some surprise cuts as well. Jimmy Mooreland, Jeremy Reaves, Antonio Gandy-Golden are just some to mention. Sure they were probably back of the roster guys but they have also played significant time in Washington. Is this a sign of the depth of the team this year? Ron Rivera says they are not done at LB, but who are they targeting? Plus who are you taking at number 5 in your fantasy drafts?...

Sep 01, 202146 minEp. 206

What's in a Name?; NFC is Wide Open; Lebron is Done; Afghanistan is a Bad Situation

Fire up the mics and lets go! Stevie and Joe are in the booth discussing preseason football, the WFT deep (super deep) list of pass catchers, the Nationals (un)surprisingly exciting youth-movement, Lebron getting zippy MVP votes, and we share our top 5 replacement names for the Football Team. Stevie shared a few original names including one #GameOfThrones themed name, and Joe shared a bunch of classics including Hogs and Valor! Tell us which you prefer! The show wraps with a chat on world events...

Aug 25, 202158 minEp. 205

WFT Preseason Week 1 in the books & Cincy Preview

Preseason week 1 is in the books, and on to week 2. In the first preseason game Chase Young had a monster forced fumble, the defense looked great, top 5 is very achievable. Jamin Davis looked a little lost but there is no reason to be concerned, he is a rookie and is learning how to be a star in the NFL> Afterall isn't that what preseason is about? The offense also looked solid. Fitz was Fitz and Heinicke showed that it wasn't just a game and a half but he MIGHT be able to do this for real. J...

Aug 20, 202139 minEp. 204

Friday the 13th; WFT Preseason Begins; Field of Dream Game

Joe and Stevie catch up on a plethora of topics as a new football season begins. Fitz is clearly QB1 and everyone SHOULD be ok with that. DC still hurting after the Nationals big trade but how long until they are competitive again? Could the NBA take a page out of the MLB / NHL playbook and have the Nets and Knicks play in Rucker Park? What is old is new again! +the debut of our new show intro! (still working out some technical details... but we are excited to be back in the booth creating conte...

Aug 13, 202144 minEp. 203

WFT 2021-2022 Preseason Preview

Washington Football Team preseason is here! How much will the starters play? Who are you looking forward to seeing this Thursday? LP and FP discuss on the pod.

Aug 11, 202131 minEp. 202

Where Do We (Re)Begin?

After a long winter (many years long) Joe and LP fire up the mics to discuss a plethora of topics ranging from the NFL vax policy to the USA winning the Gold Cup to the Olympics, Euros, the NBA shifting landscape with the Wizards involved in a blockbuster trade, and expectations for the Football Team... could they win the NFC East by more than 2.5 games? ...recorded live... welcome and enjoy!

Aug 06, 202158 minEp. 201

Caps/Wiz Eliminated Round 1; WFT Best in the NFC?

The NBA is slowly dying. Super teams are annoying. Lebron James is out of the playoffs and changing his jersey again. The Wizards made the playoffs but really had absolutely no chance. The Caps are eliminated in the first round once again. WFT is looking more and more like a really, really REALLY strong contender in the NFC. Finally the USMNT had one of the best soccer games of the decade against El Tri.

Jun 10, 202147 minEp. 200

Playoffs for DC

Join in as get all set for another DC playoff run. Caps/Buins Wizards/TBD. The Caps are certainly dealing with some lingering injury issues but most look ready to go come Saturday. FP and LP discuss all things Caps/Wizards in the playoffs and a little Washington Football Team Talk. What would you give up for ARod? Let us know @DefeatTheCurse

May 14, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 199

The Superbowl is Set; Stafford to WFT?

The Bucs and the Chiefs are in; the Packers and the Bills are out. Matt Lefleur with a major coaching mistake, does that signal the end for Aaron Rodgers? Is the WFT set to make a run at Matt Stafford? The NFL offseason is about to heat up but not before we see a matchup of 2 of the best QBs to ever play the game? Who do you got? What are the best picks for the superbowl as we are finally LIVE with sports betting in Virginia, Thanks Fan Duel! Photo Credit: dailynorseman.com...

Jan 25, 202139 minEp. 198

Playoffs? Playoffs? Yes, WFT is in the PLAYOFFS!

Yes! That's right Washington has a home playoff game! Join in with FP and LP preview this weeks matchup with the Tampa Bay Bucs. There's always a chance right? House money, what can Ron Rivera do to win a playoff game? We have some thoughts, but it's going to require a monster game by one specific position group. Join in to hear what that may be. It might not be what you think. Deshaun Watson may want a trade? WFT needs a QB, can they make it happen? We can all dream. Let us know what you think ...

Jan 08, 202148 minEp. 197

NFC East Champs

It DOESN'T matter that they only won 7, it doesn't matter that Hurts was taken out of the game, it doesn't matter that it wasn't pretty. it doesn't matter it just doesn't. It's the NFL and that's what happens. The Washington Football Team is the NFC East Champions, and Alex Smith just wins. 11-5 as a start in Washington, he just wins. Photo Credit: usanews.com

Jan 04, 202126 minEp. 196

It's time to let Dwayne go

Dwayne Haskins had a D- game vs the Seattle Seahawks. One good quarter doesn't negate 3 horrible quarters. Dwayne Haskins had a F- Sunday. His actions after the game overshadowed (in a bad way) his D- Sunday afternoon. The WFT has some big decisions to make this week. We are GLAD Ron is in charge. Let us know what you think. @DefeatTheCurse on Twitter.

Dec 23, 202045 minEp. 195
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