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The Kevin Sheehan Show

Kevin Sheehan, Blue Wirethekevinsheehanshow.com
Kevin Sheehan is a long-time Washington DC sports-talk radio host. His passion, knowledge, and historical perspective of all things DC sports has created a legion of fans over the years. His podcast is available Monday through Friday and includes his former radio co-hosts Thom Loverro and Chris Cooley. Players, coaches, and many of Kevin's sports media friends pop in periodically as well.
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Episodes

A New Day

Kevin today on the turning of the Dan Snyder page. He also has recommended opening remarks for Josh Harris. The rest of Kevin and Andy Pollin's conversation from yesterday as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 1165

Does Sam Howell "Deserve" To Start?

Kevin opened the show by answering a tweet that asked Kevin if he thinks Sam Howell "deserves" the chance to be the 2023 Week 1 starter. Kevin was then joined by Andy Pollin on the eve of what should be an owner vote to ratify Josh Harris as the new owner of the Washington Commanders tomorrow in Minneapolis. The boys looked back on the 24-year Snyder disaster and looked forward to the Harris era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 19, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 1164

Clear Path To Dan's Exit

Kevin and Thom today talking about the final days of Snyder. The boys discussed the Washington Post report that the NFL Finance Committee has approved the Josh Harris deal and that Snyder and the league have resolved their legal issues. Snyder also met with Mary Jo White according to the Post report. Now comes a vote on Thursday and the closing of the purchase shortly thereafter. The guys talked about the moment they knew Snyder as an owner had doomed the franchise. They also discussed where the...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 1163

Cooke Considered Name Change

Kevin today on the beginning of a week that should mark the last for Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders. Kevin also played and discussed Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes' comments over the weekend about losing Eric Bieniemy. Legendary Washington Post reporter/editor Len Shapiro jumped on with Kevin to talk about covering Snyder during the early days. During their conversation, Shapiro mentioned that before his passing, Jack Kent Cooke was considering changing the name of the team. Learn ...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 1162

End of Snyder W/Czabe

Kevin opened with some NFL talk and then he got to the Netflix "Quarterback" series updating his discussion about Eric Bieniemy from yesterday. Steve Czaban jumped on to talk about the end of Dan Snyder and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 1161

Snyder Sale 'Snag' + Mike Rizzo

Kevin opened with thoughts on the Washington Post story that described 'snags' that could complicate Dan Snyder's sale of the Commanders to Josh Harris. He also shared his big Commanders-related takeaway from the Netflix series "Quarterback". Then it was Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo jumping on as a guest. Ben Standig/The Athletic followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 1160

"How Stupid Can You Be"

Kevin and Thom today on the Don Van Natta/Seth Wickersham ESPN story on how the Jon Gruden email leaks doomed Dan Snyder. As the boys have surmised since late 2021, Snyder's probable self-sabotaging leaks of the Gruden emails to the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times was the beginning of the end for his ownership. The guys reacted to the story blow-by-blow. They also discussed the Commanders' twitter direct message to another twitter account about its name (Washington Redskins) and handle (@wa...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 1159

Jay Gruden On Howell, EB, and More

Kevin opened with more Daron Payne vs. Jon Allen talk. He put out a Twitter Poll today asking the question, "if you could only pick one....Payne or Allen". The results were one-sided! Kevin explained why he thinks it turned out that way. Then it was Jay Gruden as a guest talking Sam Howell, Eric Bieniemy, the Payne/Allen debate, Dan Snyder, and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202355 minEp. 1158

Payne Over Allen

Kevin and Thom today eventually get to ESPN's ranking of NFL defensive tackles which included both of Washington's starters in the Top 10. Before that though, Kevin's trip to Spain, Thom's upcoming month in Spain, Sally Jenkins' award-deserving piece on Evert-Navratilova and Dylan Crews to the Nats, The boys finished up with thoughts on the NY Times shutting down its sports section and the Wizards' actual long-term plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 1157

Progress at RFK

Kevin is back from vacation and played some catch-up on some of the things he missed. He also weighed in on the breaking news last night that there is progress towards DC getting an extended and amended lease at the RFK site which would make a Commanders' move back to the city more viable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 08, 202354 minEp. 1156

Howard On His Hollywood Days

Kevin with some running back talk to start and then it was part 2 of Tuesday's conversation with Howard Gutman on Howard's acting days in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 202346 minEp. 1155

View Of Commanders: Local Vs National

Kevin and Thom today on a number of topics including Shohei Ohtani to start. Then the boys had a conversation about the view of the Commanders locally vs nationally. Dennis Rodman claimed Larry Bird would be relegated to playing in Europe if he were playing today. The guys' reaction to that one ends the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 1154

Dalvin Cook?

Kevin opened the show talking about the suggestion from former NFL GM Mike Lombardi that the best landing spot for Dalvin Cook is Washington. Kevin was joined by Howard Gutman on the show today to talk about Howard's days working for Studio 54 founder Steve Rubell. Howard talked some Commanders' ownership dates/logistics and the Harris-Gibbs connection too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 1153

Bradley Beal's Legacy

Kevin and Thom today covering everything from Carson Wentz' big kill to the College World Series. In between, Thom's Tea Room Anniversary party in Frederick County, the conflict of interest for reporters working for sportsbooks, Bradley Beal's strange legacy in Washington, the state of DC's sports teams, Ted Leonsis' threat to go to Northern VA, Antonio Gibson's fan request, Hard Knocks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 1152

Wizards' Draft + Keim On Commanders

Kevin opened with a recap of the Wizards' busy week including last night's draft. Then it was John Keim and Kevin talking about John's career in DC before getting to everything Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 1151

Future Mode For Wizards

Kevin and Thom today on the Wizards 3-way deal with the Celtics/Grizzlies and then at the end of the show they cover the breaking trade news with Golden State. The Monumental Network, Ted Leonsis, the NFL's gambling policy and more on the show as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 1150

Arm Strength

Kevin opened with thoughts on the Kristaps Porzingis trade before getting to a common response from coaches/players when asked about Sam Howell...."arm strength". Mike Vorkunov/The Athletic jumped on to talk NBA trades and NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 202342 minEp. 1149

Gibbs & Harris Teaming Up

Kevin and Thom opened with some Bradley Beal trade leftovers which included a conversation about the job Ted Leonsis has done running the Wizards. Josh Harris's company Harris-Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is investing in Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs will take an equity stake in Harris' company as well. What does that mean for Gibbs and the Commanders? The boys discussed that and PFF's ranking of NFL defensive line units. Washington was ranked near the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 1148

Bigger Mismanagement: Beal or Cousins?

Kevin solo opened with his thoughts on the trade of Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. He then compared the mismanagement of the Beal situation to the mismanagement of the Kirk Cousins situation several years ago. Kevin finished up with his US Open thoughts and some interesting information about Sam Howell and Dyami Brown from Albert Breer/MMQB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 202358 minEp. 1147

Kareem Hunt To Washington?

Kevin today opened with thoughts on the Josina Anderson's report that Washington is interested in RB Kareem Hunt. Plenty on the chances for Washington to land "Hard Knocks" too. Bobby Marks/ESPN jumped on to talk Bradley Beal trade prospects. More on Washington draft day steals to finish up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202345 minEp. 1146

Kam Curl Love

Kevin and Thom today with a full buffet of carbs and culture. The end of the show featured Kam Curl's surprising spot on CBS Sports.com's Top 100 NFL Player list. Other sports topics like Washington Redskins/WFT draft day steals, the Nats' getting ripped off, US Open golf, and Bradley Beal trade destinations were discussed on the show. Also on the show, Hemingway, Cormac McCarthy, and Watergate (The White House Plumbers). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 1145

A Beal Deal?

Kevin opened with the ESPN news that Bradley Beal and the team are open to trade scenarios. Ben Standig/The Athletic jumped on to talk Commanders, Novak Djokovic, and more. Denny McCarthy was a guest talking about LA Country Club and this weekend's US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 1144

Thom's Travel Tiff

Thom was back and annoyed per usual. His trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the NFL Hall of Fame, and the Andy Warhol Museum went well but a run-in at the Cleveland Hilton Garden Inn was a topic during the opening segment of the show. The boys discussed Denver's NBA Championship and plenty on Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett, Ron Rivera and more Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 1143

"They're Not Changing The Name"

Kevin opened with his Top 10 Washington Football "What Ifs" list. It was a follow-up to the conversation he had with Fred Smoot on Friday's show. He then got to the Ian Rappaport comment from Friday's Pat McAfee show when he said about Washington's new ownership...."they're not changing the name". Al Galdi jumped on for the rest of the show to talk Commanders and Stephen Strasburg's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 12, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 1142

Smoot: 'Sam Howell Is Kurt Warner'

Kevin with a Chase Young hypothetical to start the show along with a pick on tonight's Miami-Denver Game 4. Then it was Fred Smooth with so many great takes they're impossible to list. But his best, the comparable for Sam Howell aka "The Lone Wolf" is HOFer Kurt Warner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 1141

Sam's Summer QB1 Spot Stands

Kevin is joined by Michael Phillips/Richmond Times-Dispatch to recap Commanders' mini-camp. The boys discussed Ron Rivera's confirmation today that Sam Howell has maintained his QB1 spot heading into training camp later in the summer. They talked Eric Bieniemy, Howell to Dyami Brown, the running backs, tight ends, and Michael's pick to be a surprise contributor in 2023. Kevin finished up talking about the Wizards' introducing their new front office today along with thoughts on Denver's impressiv...

Jun 08, 202356 minEp. 1140

Sam's Jump On Jacoby

Kevin opened with the NBA Finals, the NFL/Josh Harris finance meeting in NYC, and memories of 5 years ago tonight (Caps) and 45 years ago tonight (Bullets). Then it was Sam Fortier/Washington Post with what he thinks and knows about the legitimacy of Washington's summer "QB competition". They talked surprise 2023 Commanders' contributor, Chase Young, and more. Steve Sands/Golf Channel-NBC was a guest on the show to explain what the hell happened yesterday in golf with the "merger" between the PG...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 1139

Ron's Latest On QB Competition

Kevin opened with the first day of Commanders' mini-camp, Ron Rivera's comments on the state of the QB competition, Albert Breer's confirmation that Washington had been open to trading Chase Young, and the stunning news of the PGA-LIV Tour merger. After that, Doc Walker the rest of the way. Doc was at mini-camp today and had a full report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 1138

Heat Square Series + Mini Camp Eve

Kevin opened with Miami's Game 2 win in Denver and local Denny McCarthy's playoff loss at The Memorial. Then it was Nicki Jhabvala/Washington Post the rest of the way. They talked Commanders' sale, Mini-Camp, and we found out that Nicki grew up in a household of Redskin fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 1137

Who Did Washington Really Want In Draft?

Kevin opened the show with a message to NFL Owners...vote already! He also recapped Game 1 of the NBA Finals and had NBA TV's Chris Miles on the show to help. Additionally, the Commanders put out a video that revealed that they were interested in trading up two spots with New England in April's NFL Draft. Who did they want to pick and why? Plenty of speculation on that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 02, 20231 hrEp. 1136
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