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!
Podcast Description
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!
Defeat(ing) the Curse
Welcome to DC! This show is a unique blend of sports + pop culture, with a pinch of politics because after all DC is the capital of the world (and we aren't idiots)!! Cursed or not we can debate, but we are always focused on OUR teams! If you want a fans raw perspective on the Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, or Wizards this is the show for you! We love sports, we love food... we talk about both! Join us!
Episodes
23 minutes ago
23 minutes ago
50 min
FP and Joe are back in studio to put a bow on their weekend adventures and the World Cup which concluded with Spain beating Argentina. The soccer chat has been muted, and the summer sadness is setting in, although the DC250 and the Wizards (shock) are making national headlines! Plus... N A T S NATS NATS NATS!
7 days ago
7 days ago
1hr 17 min
Finally... it is out and available to hear... Offseason Movie Club 26 featuring FP, Joe, and making his debut... Crabcake! One lad has never seen Desperado (how is that possible), two gents had never seen Greenbook, and all three hosts sat down to watch The Wrecking Crew for the first time before gathering to share their thoughts on all three. THIS was worth the wait. OMC26 is here!
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
55 min
FP and Joe are in studio discussing what was and what might have been regarding the US National Team and what the defeat at the hands (feet) of the Belgians means for US soccer. Cape Verde stole our hearts but VAR saved Argentina... twice... and what are we supposed to do without footy as the end draws near.
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
54 min
The World Cup has captured everyone's attention.. even FPs. Is there a bigger or more pressure filled moment in sports than taking penalty kicks for your country in front of 100,000 people? We saw it TWICE in the same day... plus, Joe is begging the Warriors to trade for AD and to sign LeBron... the Capitals are re-loading fast.. and well, in general... what a great time to be alive! Happy 4th of July! Happy 250 America!
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
1hr 1 min
FP, Andy, and Joe are in studio watching and reacting to the NBA Draft LIVE as it happens. They are also trying to figure out what happens next for the Miami Heat as they completed a massive trade, AND they jump back into the World Cup as the round of second matches end and we prepare for match day 3. Plus, the Capitals made a trade and Joe makes the case for the Commanders to NOT acquire a wide receiver that is begging to be added to the team! Join us!
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
1hr 9 min
What a sports week it has been! The USA had a near perfect debut in the World Cup, the Knicks won (and also embarrassed themselves), all the Euro tourists LOVE it here, UFC 250 was a spectacle unlike any other, ... oh, and the Nationals are surging! What a wild week in June! FP, LP, Mat, and Joe are hitting all the topics ahead of the weekend!
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
1hr 24 min
The boys are in the studio late late late broadcasting live right after game four of the NBA Finals. The Knicks managed a 29 point comeback winning in dramatic fashion in the final seconds and FP, LP, Mat, 20, and Joe all have thoughts on what they just witnessed. Can the Spurs bounce back? Plus, the boys pick group winners and make some general World Cup predictions as the first games kick-off.... how far can the USA go? favorites to win? dark horses and long shots? ... leave it to FP to wedge in some F1 talk as well!
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
1hr 16 min
FP, Mat, Andy and Joe are in blabbering into the microphones recapping a crazy fun, but loud, weekend, discussing the Nationals as they are starting to heat up heading into the meaty part of the season, and share thoughts on what the NBA Finals *might* be... plus... what is Cleveland doing?
May 27, 2026
OMC25: Kindergarten Cop; Speed; Face/Off
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
1hr 26 min
Finally.... the show everyone has been waiting for is here! Offseason Movie Club 25... half way to 50... ridiculously incredible! On this episode the boys jump in to some early Arnold comedy with Mr. Kimble, they revisit a legit classic featuring a bus an endless gas tank and a lot of familiar faces in Speed, and the boys go deep deep deep into a movie that might be ready for a remake, ironically with the same leads, the over the top face touching Face/Off. Tune-in and volume up!
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
58 min
FP, LP, and Joe are talking Wizards... lots of Wizards and a good amount of NBA Playoffs as well. It's amazing what happens to the product when the teams play defense! Joe also take a victory lap now that Arsenal have won the EPL for the first in 20 years and LP has thoughts on a possible NFL promotion/relegation model that could make sense.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
1hr 2 min
The Wizards WON something... the draft lottery! Andy says make the pick... Joe says trade the pick to Utah because the Jazz are in a must trade situation. Utah might legit offer 5 first round picks to the Wiz which would be foolishness if they didn't except. Trade the pick, move down one spot, and draft anyone you like to join the core you already have! Commanders minicamp is underway and the rookies are signed and participating! Plus, did we witness the end of the "King James" era in L.A. or will he call it a career and hang 'em up? Two many show with Andy & Joe straight ahead!
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
1hr 9 min
The boys are locked in on Cinco de Mayo and go around the sports horn discussing the new uniforms in DC, the race that was in Miami, the unpredictable nature of the NBA playoffs (because of load management), and LP decides to go off-script to share thoughts on the JP Morgan story circulating on social media.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1hr 10 min
It's a full house! FP, Razzle, LP, and Joe revisit the NFL draft with a focus on the NFC East. Of course FP loved what the 'skins did, of course Razzle had some love for a division rival, and of course Joe went completely off-script as the agent of chaos. The boys also talked about the on-going NBA Playoffs focused mostly on the surprising eastern conference and in an all time upset, FP read something Joe shared about the EPL and is actually mildly following the relegation battles across the pond!
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
1hr 25 min
FP and Joe are in studio and recording a day late but wow what a show... they cover a lot of ground. Lot's happening in and around DC these days but nothing bigger right now than the NFL draft... although the Nationals are playing .500 ball consistently and that's not nothing! FP has a wild shower take and the NBA playoffs are off to a pretty interesting start!
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
1hr 47 min
It must be the start of summer... NBA playoffs around the corner but nobody knows what channel the play-in games are on, the boys have thoughts on the new Commanders uniforms, and Joe is dying to convince anyone that will listen that late 90's basketball was the best era of basketball. Plus, expectations for the Nationals and what will the Great One decide to do with regards to his future with the Capitals.... this was a fun show! Check it out!
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
1hr 2 min
The boys are yuck'n it up discussing... basically everything but also nothing. Baseball is here, basketball is on-going, and Easter is around the corner. The fast food burger wars are interesting everyone has a favorite type of steak and the show has big plans for many future spinoffs... the DTC Universe is expanding! All 'aboard the struggle bus.
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
1hr 13 min
FP, LP, and Joe are in the studio late (very late) at night but decided to fire up the mics anyway! The boys chop it up about Alex hitting 1000 total goals, what the Wiz are doing to prepare for next season, and take a quick look around the Commanders locker room as the first draft teaser is dropped. If you love your local DC Sports Teams... this show is for you!
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
1hr 6 min
The boys are into the full "OMC SWING" with a few action movies Joe has never seen and a comedy flick that FP hasn't watched in two decades... there is a surprise DNF (two actually; Andy) and a lot of discussion around the idea of "too much" violence. This is a fun episode of the Offseason Movie Club... enjoy!
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
1hr 23 min
FP, Andy, 20, and Joe are in studio talking about the beginning of the NFL tampering season and what the Commanders are and are not doing so far in the offseason. 20 shares thoughts on the 49ers, Andy is bullish on the Giants, FP sees nothing wrong (EVER) with Adam Peters, and Joe is just happy to be hear and reminds everyone to always thank your AI assistant... just in case. The boys also recap the first race of the F1 season and set things up for OMC 24 next week!
Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
1hr 18 min
And again we say "NO MORE SNOW" ... Enough! The boys are in studio discussing many topics with all eyes firmly focused on the pace car, that's drifting off course. Joe has some thoughts on air travel, FP has thoughts on NFL franchise tags and free agency, and LP joins to correct the boys on various coaching staff changes around the league. Plus everybody is ready for the Wiz to improve and for Trae to suit up! Enjoy!
Feb 27, 2026
OMC23: James Bond Overload; 007 Schtick
Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
53 min
This was a big undertaking... turns out four movies it two movies too many for the boys. Reviews for 1962's Dr. No, 1973's Live and Let Die, 1989's License to Kill, and 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies are straight ahead. Connery, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan... rank'em in your mind then hit play on this episode!
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
1hr 11 min
It's another snowy Monday and schools are cancelled (AGAIN!) but be of good cheer... the podcast rolls forward! The USA men's and women's team both win GOLD in hockey, turns out LP is really into old olympic sports highlights and FP digs the two-man luge... the boys also discuss "ethical tanking" and try to decide if anyone is actually worth the NFL franchise tag at any position.
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
1hr 7 min
We aren't typing out a description to this show... we cover a ton of topics in 60 mins. Hit play and hold on. FP and Joe are in rare rare form...
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
1hr 15 min
Well... it happened. Sam Darnold is a Super Bowl champion! The game was terrible, the half time show was _____ and if you really think about it... well, how would you rank the whole season overall? Join us to discuss the NFL for one last time this season as we prepare for the offseason ahead! Plus the Wizards got spicy at the trade deadline and pulled off a massive haul while keeping their draft picks... also one NBA player deserves to be suspended ASAP... for a long time!
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
1hr 8 min
The boys are locked in on a "warm" Monday afternoon and are ready to make their SB game and prop bet predictions. Billy B was disrespected by not being an automatic "in" to the Football Hall of Fame... nobody cares about the NBA right now (thx Lebron) and the Winter Olympics begin... which apparently Andy hates.... in just a few days! Plus the fallout from OMC 22...

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