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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

#Capitals Cruisin'; #Commanders vs #Saints Preview; #Nationals Secure Top MLB Pick; #Chiefs Get Lucky (Again!)

Coming off the bye week for the Commanders the boys are in studio discussing the week that was in the NFL and the week ahead. Lots of MLB and Caps talk to start the show but the pivot to the NFL is quick.... The Eagles barely beat the Panthers but stay alive in the chase for the Lions and the top NFC seed, the Rams pulled a big upset, and the Chiefs... the Chiefs keep luck-winning. Seems like fans want to see Lions vs Bills but we are going to get stuck with Eagles vs Chiefs in the Super Bowl? M...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 313

#Commanders Win; #NFC Getting Tight; #AFC Getting Interesting

The boys are in the studio discussing the NFL at large after the Commanders dominating win over the Titans. One person who said they would "NEVER" return to Fedex Field made his first trip to NW Stadium and we think several of the guys logged close to zero minutes of football this weekend... which is shocking considering it was on TV four of the last five days! Would you rather face the Eagles or the Lions on their field in the playoffs + what shows are you watching? Join us!

Dec 04, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 312

#Cowboys Wins; #Commanders Struggle; #NFL Playoff Push

FP and Joe are down hard after a tough loss to the Cowboys sinking the Commanders to 7-5. Is anyone still excited about this offense? Stevie is taking a victory lap as he repeatedly told the boys “I TOLD YOU SO” in the offline chat… and looking around the league the season may literally be hanging in the balance with a frisky #Titans team headed to town. This was a tough loss... hurts so bad! Every road to the playoffs includes a win over the Titans... here we go...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 311

#Dallas Week; #NFL Top5 Low5; #Tyson Jockstrap; #Ovechkin Injured

FP and Joe are in the studio discussing the 'skins dropping two games in four days to the state of Pennsylvania and officially kick off Dallas Week here in DC as well. At this point its pretty clear which teams are for real and which aren't across the NFL plus was the big fight between Paul and Tyson rigged? Ove is red-hot but injured and what show are you watching right now!? Join us! #DTC

Nov 20, 20241 hrEp. 310

#Steelers Travel So Well; #Commanders Lose; #NFL Over/Under; #Ovechkin 863

Well, the Commanders dropped a winnable game at home to Russ and the Steelers. The refs played a big part in the game which has some of the cast upset and on a short week there are no excuses as the Eagles are up next on Thursday night. Will the Jets win two more games this season? Will the Lions lose to more games this season? How about the Ravens, Cowboys, Chiefs and/or the Bears? + Capitals remain red hot and Ovechkin is steadily closing in on the record of all records... Send in questions/co...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 309

DC Winning; JD5 Tracking MVP; Alex Gets 861; #Wizards Update

What was the bigger event in DC this week... the election or the addition of a legit stud cornerback to the Commanders roster? The boys discuss the NFL at large and who should be the executive of the year? coach of the year? MVP? ... the time change is terrible but fall sports are not! Join us!

Nov 07, 202444 minEp. 308

DC Loves #JD5; World Series Reaction; Wizards Outlook; Caps Goals

The boys are in the studio still on a high from the Commanders dramatic win on Sunday over the Bears. DC loves #Jayden !! The reaction videos are must-watch... from both fan bases. The Yanks have come alive and threaten to prolong the season meanwhile the Wiz and the Caps are both giving fans something to cheer for... Jets keep losing, and NFL trades keep happening too! Join the conversation #DTC

Oct 31, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 307

#Commanders Win; #NFL Injuries; Super Bowl Window Opens in DC

The Burgundy&Gold retired #28 after scoring 27 in the first half against the Panthers. FP is encouraged while Joe isn't about JD5 and his injury designation moving forward. The NFC East is wide open... should Washington be looking to add players before trade deadline? Injuries around the league are going to turn the season into a complete guessing-game down the stretch and the NBA returns! + #MLB World Series starting too!

Oct 22, 202458 minEp. 305

#Ravens Are Elite; #Commanders 4-2; #Jets Mess; Nothing Better than Fall Sports

The #Commanders didn't get out of Baltimore with a win but we learned a lot about this team. Injuries always hurt, #Eagles and #Giants stink, #Cowboys already quit; NFC is winnable; NFL on the whole is wild! Very very streaky... plus the #MLB Playoffs continuing with surprises and the #Capitals C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS are back on the ice!

Oct 15, 202454 minEp. 304

#Commanders Make it 4 Straight; #PowerRankings, #Ravens Next

Commanders keep it rolling making it 4 straight wins with the Ravens up next. The boys are in studio still euphoric about it all and are ready to make some bold predictions. The NFC is wide open, the AFC picture is unclear as well, Jets fire their coach, and a quick look at power rankings as well!

Oct 08, 202454 minEp. 303

#Commanders 3-1; #Eagles Clipped; #MLB Playoffs

Oh boy, the local football team is on a heater! The #Commanders win their 3rd in a row in convincing fashion and even the most stubborn must admit #JD5 is impressive. The Eagles lost to the Bucs, the Vikings keep rolling, the Bengals finally get a win. Plus, the MLB playoffs are here... it's officially the start of the BEST time of the sports year!

Oct 01, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 302

#Commanders Tame #Bengals; #JD5 or the Field; #Puffy Reckoning

The boys are chopping it up after a huge primetime win for the Commanders on Monday night. Would you take Jayden or the field of QBs drafted this year to end with the best career? Changes in the Top5 and Low5 looking around the league and the P.Diddy news cycle will not stop and has the potential to take down factions of the Hollywood elite.

Sep 25, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 301

#Commanders Kick'n It; Top5 Low5; Mr. Monday Night

The boys are in the studio talking about the week 2 around the NFL, the injuries, the surprises, and resetting some expectations. Plus, did we learn anything last week during the debate and FP comes out as a baseball fan.

Sep 17, 202457 minEp. 300

NFL 2024 Week 1 Recap; Commanders Lose; Panic in DC; Debate Night!

FP and Joe power through technical difficulties (sorry about the audio) to deliver a week one victory on the podcast. Commanders lost and while Joe is in a full blown panic, FP is exercising caution while acknowledging a week two loss would bring wrath from even the most positive Commanders fans. The 49ers, Lions, Texans, Chiefs, and Cowboys looked great to start the season, the Patriots and Bears came away with surprise wins, and the Dolphins and Bills are locked in for a big game in week two. ...

Sep 11, 202456 minEp. 299

#Commanders Season Preview; #Nationals Outlook; First Dates; KH v DJT

Oh boy... FP, Stevie, and Joe decided to fire up the mics and hit record and boy oh boy is everyone in for a treat. The boys recap their summer, hit it hard on the Nationals, and then switch gears to pick winners/losers for each Commanders game as we are just ONE WEEK away from the start of the NFL season! Join us! #HTTR

Sep 03, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 298

The Boys Are Back; Olympics, COPA, MLB.. and a whole lot of NFL!

*Pardon the Dust* (and rust) but FP and Joe are back in the studio after a long, long, long break... new music is on the way, summer recaps, and a lot of Commanders talk. Plus, why nobody cares about fantasy football anymore, what are you snaking on when watching TV, and what's coming up next on this season of the podcast. Summer is over. Welcome back. Welcome football!

Aug 30, 20241 hrEp. 297

Offseason Champions; Ron TV; Wiz Snap 16 Game Skid, Tyson v Paul

Oh man... there is nothing like the offseason in Washington DC. Why does anyone cheer for the Commanders? Our former HC is now a talking head on ESPN and just in case you had interest in maybe the Capitals or Wizards both are not doing so well these days... Caps making trades while the Wiz lost 16 straight before an "upset" win vs the Hornets. Plus, why would you ever get in the ring with Mike Tyson? Mike might legit put a gap in Jake's chest if this fight ever happens!

Mar 09, 202442 minEp. 296

49ers Lose Super Bowl; Reid + Mahomes Legacy; Comms Keep Hiring Coaches

How did the 49ers lose the big one? Chiefs started slow but ended perfectly and any discussion about best coach or QB of all time must include the current duo in KC. Looking forward the Commanders keep hiring coaches and the Marty's are still employed while in Florida... pitchers and catchers have officially reported!

Feb 15, 202450 minEp. 295

Quinn In; Kliff In; EB Out; Super Bowl Props; Tucker Interview

The boys are locked and loaded ready to discuss all the events surrounding the Commanders from the past week. New head coach, new OC, new DC and they seem "locked in" to do some hard work together. Razzle and Stevie have some interesting prop bets and FP is already mixing the super bowl kool-aid for next season!

Feb 07, 202453 minEp. 294

Ben Stays Put; Slowik Too; Dan Gamble; Ravens Collapse; Tay v Em; Nationals New Uni's

Ben Johnson made it official while the Commanders were in route to interview him that he will not be leaving Detroit and similarly Slowik agreed to an extension to stay with the Texans meaning the Commanders may pull out a play from the old playbook we like to call the "Zorn"... Is this an early "L" for the new ownership? + Should the Ravens consider trading Lamar and Dan Campbell thoughts from the boys. If you had to pick one celebrity to see fifty times a game do you want to see Taylor or Mars...

Jan 31, 202450 minEp. 293

Is Mahomes Elite?; Lions ARE the Story; Draft Fodder; 70pts for Embiid

Divisional Playoff Weekend may be the better than opening weekend in the NFL and watching Pat Mahomes on the field is tough when there is so much Chiefs off the field nonsense that is part of the package. The Ravens rolled, the 49ers survived, and the Lions are on a heater! Closer to home, in DC, the team is considering a QB at 2 (NO!!!!), the Eagles are flirting with Ron, and Joel Embiid went for 70pts on the anniversary of Kobe's 81 pt performance. + Would you chop a $9m pot with 12 others?...

Jan 23, 202453 minEp. 292

Super Wild Card Weekend Recap; Should Eagles/Cowboys Run It Back; Peters in as GM

Bills and Lions look solid as they advance, Bucs too, and the Chiefs leave us wondering how much magic is left in the tank? The Eagles and the Cowboys both lost ending the NFC east representation in the playoffs and locally the Commanders have their new GM in place with interviews starting later this week for their open head coach position!

Jan 17, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 291

Coach Fired; Basketball Guy Hired; Owner Speaks; NFL Playoff Time; Michigan Wins

Join the crew as they cover all angles of Ron being fired as head coached and GM... why did Josh go with an outside hire to lead the GM/HC search? Was Magic involved and how long have these guys been in place to make the announcement so quickly! Penix and the Huskies struggled in the loss to Michigan BUT could the Commanders target him as a late round pick to pair with the coach that just beat him ? +One team we love and one team we dont as the NFL playoffs start in just a few days... #HTTC...

Jan 09, 202456 minEp. 290

NFL Draft Predicaments; Eagles Stink; Browns Stock Rising; NBA is Dead

Happy New Year from our DTC crew to everyone out there! We are closing on some huge show milestones and want to thank everyone involved... thank you thank you! The Commanders will continue to stink with one game remaining, did you win or lose your fantasy league, and are the Browns the most dangerous team in the NFL right now? ... also Stevie and his new pants + the NBA is over.

Jan 02, 202445 minEp. 289

#Jets Beat #Commanders; Top 5 Pick Options; #NFL Playoffs

The boys are back in studio a day later than usual due to the Christmas holiday but they got a LOT of opinions on a pending QB change, what to do with a top 5 pick, and many questions related to two legacy Ravens QBs, ... the NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape with almost every seed still shifting and how about those Lions!

Dec 27, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 288

Commanders Get Ram’d; NFL Parity; Yankees or Dodgers; Wiz/Caps Moving to VA

The boys are thankful the season is almost over... Commanders are regressing although there were signs of life from individual offensive contributors. Do you start QB1 or QB2 against the Jets next week? The NFL seems wide open as we start eyeballing the playoffs, with teams like the Browns, Bucs, and Rams getting hot at just the right time! Plus, who is having the better offseason, the Yankees or the Dodgers and what does a Wiz/Caps move to Virginia mean to downtown DC!

Dec 18, 202349 minEp. 287

Strange Week in the NFL; NBA Tournament Final; Is Anyone Worth $70m a Year?

An all around bizarre week in the NFL with upsets everywhere, odd scores, and plot twists in both the top 5 and bottom 5 teams... nobody is tanking, except maybe the _____ . The NBA in-season tournament has ended, with the Lakers beating the Pacers... will anyone care next year, or the year after? Could the Wiz/Caps make the move to Alexandria? Why not build a super sports plex in DC where RFK currently sits? Chase Young has done nothing, Montez has some thoughts on Ron, Aaron Rodgers is set to ...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 286

A Look Around the NFL; Nationals Draft Position; Wiz Rebuild

Join the boys for a midweek treat taking a look around the NFL. There is no way this coaching staff in DC returns next year... right? Which teams are streaking as we near the playoffs + why all of a sudden the NBA in-season tournament is low-key awesome. And what happened with the Nationals on MLB Draft Lottery Day... and will the Wizards ever be good again? So much to chat about! Join us!

Dec 06, 202353 minEp. 285

#Commanders Stink; #Dolphins Win; 49ers Stock Rising; #Cuban for President

*Pete from Philly joins the show as the boys are yucking it up after another Commanders loss.... they continue to sink further into irrelevance and the culture talk is making everyone sick these days... thats the culture of the team... Irrelevant. Dolphins are rolling as are the 49ers and while the NBA season is ongoing there is not much to talk about on the court… BUT…. what is Mark Cuban doing?

Dec 05, 202334 minEp. 284
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