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Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us to talk about the January doldrums and what the next month holds.
We hear from Ron Rivera, Taylor Heinicke, Terry McLaurin and more. On the ice, Lavi talks about the kids and the hot start that continues.
Hendrix Lapierre and the rest of the young guns make a good one in a season opening win over the Rangers. Hear from Lapierre, T.J. Oshie and Peter Laviolette.
Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us with a preview of the Caps first preseason game.
We're joined by Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic and as of opening day, TNT Sports to talk Capitals preseason action.
Scott Allen of the Washington Post joins us with four takeaways from the Chargers game including Taylor Time.
Curtis Samuel is going on the short term IR. Pro tip, don't ask Ron Rivera if the team is considering surgery.
For the first time since June, Curtis Samuels went through and entire practice. We'll talk about his availability for this weekend.
Deep thoughts with Washington Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as we look ahead to the regular season.
Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala joins us from Ashburn after watching the first practice of the regular season.
Ron Rivera, Dustin Hopkins and David Bada talk about the a game to forget against the Ravens.
Sam Fortier of the WashingtonPost joins us to look at some key position battles ahead of the last preseason game.
We talk to Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chase Young and the Ol' Ball Coach, no the other one, Jerry Jones makes a special appearance.
CBS Sports Spero Dedes joins us to talk about Washington's week one opponent, the national hype on the Burgundy and Gold and more. A seriously good dude doing a seriously good interview. Spero, I mean.
The WFT gets ready for preseason game number one. Sam Fortier of the Washington Post joins us to catch up on the first two weeks.
Day one of camp and boy do we have guests. Ron Rivera, Terry McLaurin, Jon Allen and Michael Philips of the Richmond Times Dispatch.
NBC Sports Washington's JJ Regan joins us to talk about Ovi's new contract and the Dillion trade.
We've got a lot of new things planned for the 2021 season. For those of you just joining us, we're taking a look back at our Summer Series to get ready for training camp. Take a listen, we think you'll like it.
Our friend Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic gets us ready for training camp with a comprehensive look at the off season.
One of the people who broke the culture story, Beth Reinhard of the Washington Post joins us to talk about reaction to the NFL's decision to slap Dan Snyder on the wrist.
(Editors note: This show was recorded and released before the NFL's announcement of Dan Snyder's ten million dollar fine we will update with more soon so check back.) Sportsjourney.com's Lake Lewis joins us to catch up on the WFT's offseason.
Montez Sweat needs more facts before getting a covid vaccine. Yep. Sam Fortier of the Washington Post joins us to talk about it.
You read that right. Steven Goff of the Washington Post joins us to talk USMNT and the start of a possible golden age. Then we head to Ashburn to talk mini camp with Ron Rivera and Chase Young.
We take you in the locker room to hear from RIvera, Brandon Scherff and CUrtis Samuel. Then NBC Sports Washington's Pete Hailey joins us for an insiders look.
Catching up on last week by catching up with Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch. The topic: OTA's, week one.
Sam Fortier of the Washington Post joins us to talk day one of OTA's. Also, Riverboat Ron and Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Caps insider Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us for the season finale of #forwhomthepelltolls.
Scott Allen of the Washington Post joins us to preview which WFT will be the most Fitzmagical.
The great Lake Lewis from sportsjourney.com joins us to wrap up the draft. And the Rangers protest too much about Caps Forward Tom Wilson.
Actually its only about 20 minutes. Sam Fortier of the Washington Post stops by to talk about Fitzmagic and swag.
Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch joins us to catch up on the off season as Washington gets ready for free agent frenzy.
Caps beat the Flyers in the first game of Tom Wilson's suspension. Locker room interviews to follow.
The Caps are back in the win column as we got into the locker room with Peter Laviolette and T.J. Oshie.
Chase Young and others are no doubt happy. The full press conference from Ashburn today.
Matt Bonsteel of the Washington Post joins us to talk the best best for Super Bowl Sunday.
The Caps get another point and survive the first game without their top 5. Plus Cindy Boren of the Washington Post joins us to recap Championship Sunday.
The latest on how long Ovi and the other three are out. We also hear from Laviolette and Lars Eller.
The Caps win in Buffalo. We hear from Peter Laviolette, John Carlson and Brenden Dillion.
Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us to talk Caps training cam and more playoff pre game from Ashburn. Playoff pregame, can you believe it?
Washington is NFC East Champions. Les Carpenter joins us to talk about being all out of suprises.
New Caps coach Peter Laviolette joins us to talk training camp and WFT Insider Robbie Duncan helps us preview this Sunday's Eagles game.
Ron Rivera answered questions about Dwayne Haskins. But not for the entire press conference. We'll also hear a mea culpa from Dwayne and finally from Alex Smith. Busy day.
Will Hobson of the Washington Post with the latest on the Dan Snyder situation. We'll also see what's new with Dwayne and his night out.
Locker room access with Dwayne Haskins, Terry McLaurin, Logan Thomas, and Coach Ron Rivera.
Caps Insider Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us to talk about Henrik Lundqvist and we hear from Dwayne Haskins about starting this Sunday.
Practice wrap up, Alex Smith updates us on his leg and we chat with the Washington Post's Scott Allen on the WFT growing bandwagon.
More with Ron Rivera and Insider Robbie Duncan joins us for closer look at the winning streak.
Locker room access and Ron Rivera looking back on the victory over the 49ers. Oh yeah, first place in the NFC East too.
Exclusive interviews from the locker room after last nights win against the undefeated Steelers. Excuse me, the 11-1 Steelers.
Ava Wallace of the Washington Post joins us to talk about the John Wall/Russell Westbrook trade.
A special appearance by Stephen A. Smith and Ron Rivera gets us ready for Pittsburgh this weekend.
We break down the win over the Bengals, give you the latest on Joe Burrow and hear from Chase Young, Alex Smith, Terry McLaurin and more.
The NHL season will be here before we know it, we hope. Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us with the latest.
In addition to our trip out to Ashburn, we preview the Wizards strategy in tonight's NBA Draft with Ava Wallace of the Washington Post.
We talk with Ron Rivera about stopping the run a little better this week and Alex Smith on his first start since 2018.
Dave Agudelo of WFOR-TV joins us for some Tua talk. Also, should Washington start Alex Smith the rest of the year.
Getting you set for the Giants game. Inside the locker room with Terry McLaurin and Coach Rivera.
Ron Rivera gets us ready for the Giants and we look back at a Sundaynight game so bad, it was good.
We go inside the locker room to talk with Terry McLaurin, Logan Thomas and Cole Holcomb after the 24-3 drubbing of the Cowboys.
Between them, the two teams have three wins. One will be in first place by sundown on Sunday. We are in the upside down.
Is it groundhog day? Nope, just Monday during football season. Rivera, Kyle Allen and Logan Thomas join us.
Make it four straight losses for the Washington FT. Riverboat Ron still says "maintain calm, all is well."
The Caps are making moves off the ice. Samantha Pell of the Washington Post joins us to discuss. Also, Ashburn stuff.
Kyle Allen becomes the Washington Football Team's 30th starting quarterback since 1993. We hear from both Ron Rivera and Allen.
Riverboat Ron and film breakdown. Haskins didn't have as bad a game as sports radio would have you believe.
Whether there is one this weekend remains to be seen. Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio joins us and we've got the weekly stock report.
We've got Dwayne's entire weekly sit down with reporters. He equates himself well. Also, WTKR Sports Director Adam Winkler stops by to chat.
Let's break down some film. Dwayne Haskins had his moments. Geron Christian Sr, not so much.
WFT Insider Robbie Duncan joins us for some film study and we give you some fantasy fliers to think about.
Who's stock is on the rise with the WFT and Samantha Pell of the Washington Post on the Caps new head coach.
Surprised the hell out of me. Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post joins us to talk key moments and what might lie ahead for this team.
Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch joins us to talk about what Sunday might look like at Fed Ex Field. It may or may not be pretty.
Ron Rivera has his 53 man roster, for now. No doubt it will change through the season. We take a look at how it shook out on cut down day.
Washington cuts Ardian Peterson. Here from Coach Ron Rivera on the decision and from AP himself.
The title of today's show can only mean one thing. The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker is here!