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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

Four Straight - WFT NFC East Lead

The Washington Football team has ripped off 4 straight. The defense is playing phenomenal behind the leadership of rookie, defensive player of the year, Chase Young. The offense is actually top 10 over the last 6 games but questions linger with Alex Smith's status being up in the air. Lamar Jackson had to take a deuce during the game, we've all been there, time to admit it. Photo Credit: NBCSports.com

Dec 16, 202039 minEp. 194

WFT Beat Steelers; Path to the Playoffs?

The Washington Football Team has beaten the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers in a massive upset on Monday afternoon. Join LP and FP to discuss what this means for the rest of the season. Are the playoffs a real possibility once again? This is the biggest Washington football win since...? Let us know @DefeatTheCurse on Twitter! Photo Cred: YardBarker

Dec 10, 202048 minEp. 193

Washington Football Team may win the East

Washington Football team chalks up another W on Thanksgiving day. What does this mean for the rest of the season? Do they have an actual chance to win the NFC East? The Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys are also a mess but are they worse off than the WFT? Click, like, share @defeatthecurse on twitter.

Dec 02, 202037 minEp. 192

Washington Football Team Bye Week and 2020 Election

The bye week is here and so is the election. Listen in as we welcome back Joe and 20. The WFT beat Dallas for the first time in it seems like 10 years! But does it really matter? The division is so bad, could the winner of the division be a 6 or 7 win team? It sure sounds like it. The pod then shifts to what's probably on everyone's mind the 2020 election is just days away. Do your part and go vote!

Oct 29, 202046 minEp. 191

Is the Riverboat Sinking?

EXPLICIT - Beacause sometimes it needs to be done. Riverboat Ron deserves some criticism on the horrible call to go for 2 at the end of the game. The WFT was marching up and down the field and the NYG were not, there was no reason to go for 2. Join LP and FP on this pod to discuss the call and let us know what you think at @DefeatTheCurse

Oct 19, 202030 minEp. 190

Washington Football Team - How bad is this team? Really?

How bad is this football team? Did they just play a better 4 teams or are they really that bad? Join LP and FP to discuss this very topic. There is no sugar coating it, the WFT is BAD. Offense, Defense and Special Teams. FP and LP break down their versions of the blame pie. How would you split the blame pie? What about the coaching staff? All options on the table because this team is B A D bad bad bad. Tell us what you think on twitter at @DefeatTheCurse. #WashingtonFootballTeam #NFL Photo Credi...

Oct 15, 202044 minEp. 189

INSTANT REACTION - Dwayne Haskins BENCHED

HUGE HUGE HUGE news! Dwayne Haskins benched. After only 4 games Haskins has been benched? Is it fair? Is it justified? LP and FP discuss all things the Washington Football Team quarterback. Let us know what you think, did Coach Rivera make the right move? Let us know @defeatthecurse on twitter!

Oct 08, 202031 minEp. 188

Should Dwayne Haskins be benched?

There's been no question that Dwayne Haskins hasn't looked all-pro through three games but should he be benched? Or do we need to practice a little more patience with the young quarterback. LP and FP discuss.

Oct 01, 202037 minEp. 187

Sports are back!

Sports are finally back! NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL, and MLS are all back. Sports bubbles are working, MLB is powering through with the NFL to follow suit. Join LP and FP on all things DC Sports is back in 2020. Which DC team has the best chance to bring a title back to DC? Let us know! Listen, Like, Follow, Share!

Aug 06, 202059 minEp. 186

Redskins 2020 Schedule; Draft Recap; The Last Dance; 90's NBA

The Redskins schedule is set and we are ready for sports to return! Razzle, Stevie, and Joe breakdown the schedule, recap the draft, and set their expectations for 2020! The boy's also discuss the Last Dance... spoiler alert, Razzle was too young to remember anything but wow, MJ was intense and Rodman was nuts! Stevie and Joe talk CoronaVirus, reopening the country, unemployment, and what to expect in a Biden v Trump showdown later this year... welcome back to DTC!

May 08, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 185

LP and FP Unfiltered

Tune in for the latest FP and LP show on the DTC podcast. All sports are still on pause and FP and LP are still going strong. Tune in to hear FP and LP's thoughts on free agency thus far and what they are looking forward to.

Apr 06, 202046 minEp. 184

Redskins Trade for a QB; Trade Away a DB; CV19 Ends Sports

CoronaVirus continues to crush the souls of sports fans around the world and with no end in sight, the boys at DTC are thankful to be healthy, bitter at the lack of live sports content, and hopeful a cure/vaccine will be found soon. NFL free agency is well underway and the Redskins made an interesting moving nabbing one Carolina QB and trading away a starting DB to a bitter rival in the Pacific northwest. What else do the Redskins need to do this offseason, and if Joey B falls to two in the draf...

Mar 24, 202040 minEp. 183

Sports Suspended; NFL Free Agency Goes on

Join LP and FP to discuss all things sports or lack thereof. The NFL has decided free agency will continue with Tom Brady reportedly agreeing to go to Tampa Bay. The Skins reunite Rivera with Thomas Davis, and strike out on Amari Cooper. Photo Credit: Clutchpoints.com

Mar 19, 202041 minEp. 182

NBA Season Suspended; Corona Virus Thoughts; Bernie Bro's

Stevie and Joe were literally caught speechless when the #NBA announced the season had been suspended, so they took 10 mins, gathered their thoughts and then turned on the mics! The NBA season may resume with playoffs only based on current seeding, or may have play-in games, who knows, right now however, there will be no more games. European soccer is already halting games as well, travel to Europe is suspended for 30 days, and yes, #CoronaVirus #COVID19 is to blame and not going anywhere anytim...

Mar 12, 202040 minEp. 181

Kobe Tribute; Remembering Mamba; Forever Grateful

For many of us the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter still seems surreal. She was going to be better than her dad in his own words and sadly the world will never get to see that happen... and as for Kobe... we grew up with Kobe and even though we never met him he felt like family. We saw him enter the league as a teenager, dominate as a man, and retire as an icon. What we didn't know was just how profound of an impact he was making outside of the public eye... and as the stories start to b...

Jan 29, 202040 minEp. 179

Super Bowl LIV Preview; Predictions; Prop Bets

Stevie, Razzle, and Joe pay respects to the Mamba then switch gears to break down yet another Super Bowl matchup that happens to feature an ex-Redskins coach and several ex-Redskins players too. Stevie likes the Chiefs because of their offensive firepower, Razzle is on the 49ers because of their defensive abilities, and Joe is playing both sides and only cares about the point spreads and prop bets! (This show was recorded live, audio issues, and random interruptions were frequent... we'll clean ...

Jan 28, 202036 minEp. 180

Redskins 2019 Season Recap + Coach Ron Takes Over

The Redskins finished a dismal 3-13 but there is a lot to be excited for as all 'skins fans look forward to 2020. The number two overall pick, a new head coach, and the end of the Bruce Allen era too! LP, FP, and Joe take a look back at the terrible season that was and try to find a few things to look forward as the "Carolina" Redskins are now a thing. The good, the bad, the ugly, we cover it all. #HTTR

Jan 15, 202031 minEp. 178

Nationals Sweep Cards; Prepare for World Series; #4more

The #Nationals are headed to the World Series. Those are some of the sweetest words in the english language and they are 100% true! Our DC Nats have beat the #Dodgers and now the #Cardinals and await either the #Yanks or the #Astros for a #WorldSeries showdown! Stevie and Joe have lots to discuss and get into EVERYTHING on this episode of DTC. Congrats Nats! Congrats DC! #4more #stayinthefight

Oct 17, 201928 minEp. 177

Nats Wild Card Recap; Won-Soto; Corbin v Dodgers

The Nationals did it! Hail the Nationals! Won-Soto came up big AGAIN! Mad-max started off a bit rough but eventually settled down and Strasburg put on his big-boy pants and took care of things when the team needed him the most... and through it all... DC fans came out early and stayed late for the incredible celebratory beer-baths that started in the eighth inning and continued until the final pitch! This.Is.It.DC. This Nationals team is not the same as years past... they are the most resilient,...

Oct 03, 201929 minEp. 176

Fantasy Football 2019; Draft Recap and Projections

Fantasy Football is back and that means drafts are happening and ending and the season is just around the corner. Take a deep breathe and settle in as Razzie and Joe go around a legacy league that has been active and entering its 15th season! There were some reaches, some surprises, and ten fantasy owners that think they executed the perfect draft! Zek will play but will Melvin? Baker will rise, but can Lamar? So many questions.... welcome back to football!

Sep 04, 201947 minEp. 175

Nationals Wreck Giants; Drop Two to Mets; Soto Injured; EPL Season Begins

Get your popcorn and settle in as Stevie and Joe breakdown a tough series loss to the Mets for a Nationals team that needed at least two of three to feel better before coming home and ending their nine-game road trip. All three games followed a similar script: Nats take early lead, Nats give up late runs, and in the first two games, Nats blow the save... and boy was it ugly. Stevie is still optimistic as the Nationals played well against their division rival missing several key players but the t...

Aug 12, 201940 minEp. 174

Preseason Wk 1 Recap; Mayfield Blooming; WR Depth; Defensive Payne

FP and LP are here to break down the Redskins preseason game 1. The line is missing a LT, can Donald Penn and Geron Christian be stop gap solutions? The boys discuss. Case Keenum didn't look sharp but did have a TD pass to Robert Davis. Haskins shows that the talent is there but it's still raw and he needs time to develop. What are you looking forward to in week 2?

Aug 09, 201941 minEp. 173

Training Camp Recap; Rookie Forecasts; Wins & Loses

As #Redskins training camp ends and the season begins some here at DTC are excited while others are worried. The boys get sidetracked into some inside the beltway talk but it all comes full circle to the Redskins in the end! No Trent is a big problem however young coachable talent at offensive skill positions is still exciting. Stevie, Pete, Razzle, and Joe talk about the weeks that were in Richmond as the Redskins pack up camp and get ready to face the Browns. The QB battle appears to be wide o...

Aug 06, 201941 minEp. 172

Nats Lose 3 Straight Series; Trade Deadline Recap; Gun Violence in America

The #Nationals made some trades, brought in some new faces, but have dropped three straight series over the past two weeks that have Stevie and Joe asking questions. Most notably the Nationals are off to a rough start dropping two in the dessert one of which saw Strasburg get hit over and over and over again. The Nationals are now in a virtual tie with the #Phillies for the final wildcard spot with #Arizona and NY #Mets not far behind. With 50 games to go the postseason is getting closer and clo...

Aug 06, 201927 minEp. 171

Nats Chop Braves; 37 Goes Yard; Wild Card Views

Stevie and Joe discuss all things #Nationals as the curly "W" goes in the books! Strasburg goes for 3 hits, 5 RBIs, and one big homer but that is just the proverbial tip with this team and its recent surging in the standings! The #Nats have found the bats, they have found some pitching, and they have found themselves. All they did was get healthy and the rest is history... we hope! Stevie and Joe preview the rest of the Braves series, talk about the Dodgers and Rockies too, and talk about potent...

Jul 19, 201924 minEp. 169

World Cup Cash; Clippers and Rockets Improve; NBA Dynamic Duos

Joe is solo on this episode of DTC catching up on the past few weeks across all sports and headlines. The womens world cup ends, Kawhi is an odd guy but improved the Clippers while hurting the Lakers, Westbrook is headed to Houston ... and just like that the NBA is full of dynamic duos! The Nats are surging in the standings, Trump is surging in his approval ratings, and DC is literally melting under the 100+ degree heat! Tune in and get caught up with Joe!

Jul 18, 201921 minEp. 170

NBA Offseason Craziness; IT to Wiz; US Women in World Cup Finale

The Wizards have been busy acquiring young talent and draft picks while the Nets made a huge splash landing KD, Kyrie, and DJ... however, Joe believes the 76ers and Jazz are having better off-seasons while LP is on Boston and 20 thinks the Lakers are unbeatable if Kawhi joins them. The trio debate the crazy start to NBA free agency including DLo to the Warriors and IT to the Wiz. The boys also discuss the USWNT win over England and look ahead towards the World Cup finale too! Happy fourth of Jul...

Jul 03, 201941 minEp. 168

Nats Pitching; NL East Race; US Soccer Wins

Stevie and Joe are discussing the Nationals, the Phillies (& Bryce), and he Braves on this episode of DTC. Where does Max's performance last week rank amongst his other highlights, and can releasing a player HELP a team? Plus the duo touch on US Men's and Women's soccer, the Wizards number one draft pick, and pick winners of this weeks primary debate. Stay tuned for draft coverage and a lot more insight into the Wizards this week plus our Redskins coverage kicks-off in just 10 days from now!...

Jun 25, 201929 minEp. 167

Raptors are Dino-Mite; AD traded to LA; Wiz Issues

LP, FP, 20, Canada, and Joe discuss what was the NBA Finals and MVP Kawhi's next move. The guys also discuss the confusion surrounding the Wizards, the chaos caused around the league by the injuries in the bay area, and expectations for the upcoming draft in a few days time. Harrison Barnes has opted out of his current deal, Al Horford too, and Brad Beal may be on the way to NOLA for the 4th pick too... crazy, this league is crazy! Joe also shares his thoughts on why the NBA has a big problem on...

Jun 18, 201933 minEp. 166

NBA Finals 2019 Preview; Raptors Win If; Offseason Moves

LP has the Warriors in 3, Canada has the Raptors in 6, Money has the Warriors in 7, FP is on the Warriors in 4, Stevie doesn't care, and Joe hasn't decided yet! The NBA Finals tip on Thursday night and Canada, Money, and Joe are on the podcast talking about matchups, betting lines, over/under, MVP candidates, and of course making predictions. Canada is convinced the Raptors will be fresh and the Warriors will be rusty after a week off, Money doesn't care and is adamant that with or without KD th...

May 30, 201934 minEp. 165
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