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Caps Eliminated; Around the Horn Goes Dark; NFL Goes International; OMC: Cable Guy

FP and Joe are in the studio (late this week) to talk about a whole bunch of stuff. The #Capitals were eliminated (Go Florida!), the NBA playoffs are enjoyable and the Pacers are literally making history over and over again, the Finals matchups work with a bunch of different combinations depending on your preferred flavor of basketball.. The world said goodbye to Around the Horn after nearly 5000 episodes... this show meant so much to all of us and is largely why sports podcasts are what they are today... 23 years is a wild run! The boys talk a little baseball too and review two classics for OMC; the Cable Guy and the Hangover II. Subscribe and enjoy!

#Capitals Down 3-1; #Wizards Down to 6; #Commanders Schedule Released; OMC Blades of Glory

The boys are suffering through a strong "DC CURSE" week and it shows on their faces and in their voices. The #Capitals are on the brink of elimination, the #Wizards had a chance to rebuild fast but now can't, the #Nationals can't seem to win back to back games, and the Commanders have a billion primetime games... we know how that goes... just a tough tough week for DC sports fans. Plus the OMC revisits Blades of Glory for movie club.

DC Draft 2027; Caps Drop Game 1 to 'Canes; NBA Playoffs Roundup; OMC Pineapple Express

The boys have a plethora of topics to discuss on the show this week including the big big news that required one commissioner, one owner, one mayor, and a PRESIDENT to announce! Capitals stumble vs 'Canes in game one but only Joe is panicked... FP says carry-on and do NOT freak out! ... Why is the NBA regular season and the NBA playoffs two different sports? ...  the NBA playoffs are getting good with parity and upsets nightly! ... Justin Tucker cut by Ravens, Cowboys pickup a WR to help Dak and the OMC review cult favorite Pineapple Express.

RFK Deal; #Commanders Draft Recap; NBA/NHL Playoffs; OMC: The Accountant

Oh many what a week in DC! The Commanders got a deal done with DC to redevelop RFK and the renders look amazing! The NFL draft came and went with so many compelling storylines and "villain" arcs being created, and locally the team did a mediocre/great job... depending on whom you ask! The NBA Draft lottery is a week away, the Nationals don't stink, and the CAPS are trying their best to not-screw-things-up! Plus the boys watched the Accountant for OMC! What a week, what a show! 

#ALLCAPS Begin Postseason; #NBA Playoffs Storylines; Easter is Underrated; OMC Reviews Sinners & Saints

There is a trio in the studio discussing the NHL and NBA playoffs after a spirited "holiday" debate. Turns out Joe was so annoyed with WrestleMania he demanded the cast not discuss it, meanwhile Andy and FP defend the Capitals squandering a two goal lead as "business as usual"... BUT still expect them to win and win big in game two and beyond. Finally, OMC breaks down 2010's Sinners and Saints... it was Joe's pick... many many spoilers ahead!

RFK Deal Nears; Commanders Draft Thoughts; Wiz Season Recap; Capitals Playoff Preview; OMC Reviews Colombiana

FP, LP, and Joe are in the studio on the mics discussing DC sports and random happenings all over town. The RFK / DC Stadium deal appears REAL, the Commanders are one week away from the NFL draft and thinking ahead they need OL and Secondary help most notably... the Wiz have a 14% chance to land the top pick in the NBA draft and the Capitals are literally LIMPING into the playoffs. Plus, the boys discuss 2011's Colombiana on this weeks installment of the OMC.

Ovi Gets 895; Caps Cooling; Peak NBA; Rage Quit; OMC Reviews The Saint

Lock it in for this thiccccc episode! The boys are excited because the city is on fire over Ovi and the #Capitals. The team isn't as hot as they were but Ovi did break the record; tied at home, record set on the road, and the belly flop celebration was awesome! A few weeks back a topic was brought up regarding 90's #NBA that's still being discussed, baseball is in full swing with the #Nationals playing better, march madness is finally ending (watching live), and the boys lock in on Val Kilmer as the Saint for #OMC plus Ready Player One... it gets hot, with one person rage-quitting. Yup. Enjoy. 

DC 3 in Action; Ovi Needs 3; March Sadness; Wizards Looking Spicy; OMC True Lies

Bit of a strange one this week with injuries and illness wrecking the cast and crew of DTC. May not be our best show ever, but the streak lives on! It doesn't happen often but all three DC pro teams might lose as of the taping, Ovi stuck on 892 but really coulda/shoula been 893 as the Caps fall flat over last few games, plus, March Mad/Sadness is almost over... can Cooper Flagg + AJ Johnson catapult the Wiz forward? Read that again... yup! They are THAT interesting and the Wiz front office KNOW what they are doing! For the weekly installment of the OMC the boys review 1994's True Lies and pay their respects to the great "Iceman" Val Kilmer... this is a 90min fatty! Enjoy! 

Gallup Signed; Wilson/Winston Signed; March Sadness Update; GR8 @ 888; OMC Reviews The Professional

The show starts off with a crazy admission from one cast member and his "shower brush"... its wild. And continues with a discussion of ridiculous social media morning routines before pivoting into sports. The #Commanders remain active in free agency adding another WR to a crowded room meanwhile a few states away a divisional rival the #Giants; added not one by two QBs to their roster (29m). March Madness rolls on with one local team surging forward(40m); #Capitals and Ovi gets to 888 and the OMC unites (61min mark) to review 1994's The Professional + a bonus movie (2018 Den of Thieves) added on the fly! 

March Sadness; NFL Free Agency Continues; Wiz/Caps Updates; OMC Reviews The Usual Suspects

We are days away from the NCAA tournament and the endless discussion of brackets... yuck. Joe has officially rebranded March Madness into March Sadness because March is the first month of the year with no NFL action. Aaron Rodgers still undecided about where he will play next season holding the league hostage and more directly Russ Wilson. Locally the Wizards are "un-tanking" and the Capitals are ready ready ready for the post season... plus, the OMC reviews The Usual Suspects (1:03 start) with mixed feedback on the highly acclaimed film. 

#NFL Legal Tampering; 'skins SUPER Active; Ovi Needs Nine; OMC Count of Monte-Cristo

What is "legal tampering" exactly? ... how are all of these NFL deals being announced just minutes after the tampering period begins? Can anyone explain it? The #Commanders were super active landing a STUD offensive lineman via trade comfortably in his prime and DT "BigDaddy" Kinlaw. Did the #Rams get a little better or a lot better? #Cowboys are doing nothing so far, and the #Colts are spending a lot on defense? Switching to the ice, the #Capitals got a few wins over the past week AND the #Great8 closes to single digits in his quest for the record. Plus, the boys continue the (Offseason Movie Club; min 55:02) OMC discussing 2002's the Count of Monte Cristo... have you seen it?

Deebo to DC; AP Not Done; Caps Drop 3 Straight; +Offseason Movie Club Debut

FP, Andy, Stevie, and Joe are in the studio recapping the week that was in and around DC. Fireworks in real life and in local sports. Ovi is within 10 of the record even though the Caps dropped 3-straight, the Lakers are surging... the Nationals finally have room to negotiate their own media deal and the Offseason Movie Club (OMC) debuts with a review of 2008's Forgetting Sarah Marshall! 

Allen Seeking Trade; #ALLCAPS and #Wizards Updates; Resurgence of Work; #SuitsLA Recap

While the rest of the cast is enjoying the warm DC weather, FP and Joe, are on the mics talking about all kinds of stuff. Football is over but does it ever really end when the tampering ongoing and combine around the corner? John joins for 5-good-minutes talking trades... The Great 8 is getting closer and closer to "the record", the Wizards aren't actually bad... and in and around DC... productivity is way way way UP! + A classic TV show and a spinoff TV show are discussed in detail... spoiler alert... but not really... you'll thank us in the end!

Life After Football; #Lebron Ruined Sports; #NBA Dud Weekend; #NHL Storylines; Redhot #ALLCAPS

FP and Joe are back at it and so much has changed in such a short amount of time. The finale of the NFL season may not have been great but the countdown to the next season is already underway. Literally.... FP is counting... 209 days to go. Would you rather head to Brazil or Spain to watch the Commanders play next season? Can Jayden keep doing all of "this" as he begins season two? What happened to the NBA all star break? Lebron ruined the NBA with his superteam nonsense, Joe has explanations, and the #Caps are super hot heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Plus, FP is going to rewatch Entourage and Joe promises to start a specific AppleTV show soon.

#Commanders Offseason Begins; #NBA Trade(s); #AllCaps Cruisin'

Well, we are just a week away from the #superbowl nobody cares about and the end of the #NFL season. The boys are ready to switch into NBA and NHL mode while Stevie and Mat are already onto baseball. LP is watching a lot of international soccer and 20 has thoughts about the Royal Rumble... literally the show that has something for everyone! Join us! 

#Commanders Win; #Jayden Rocks; #NFL #Playoff Picture; #Capitals on Fire; Ovi is Back!

Happy New Years from the entire rotating cast of Defeating the Curse. We love broadcasting and radio at large and we love that you love what we do week in and week out. The #Commanders are headed to the #NFL postseason and while the #NFC is still up for grabs DC as a city is PUMPED UP! The #Giants continue to confuse fans and the #Bengals are the #Rams of the AFC... NOBODY wants to face them. Ovi is back after 40 days recovery for a BROKEN leg and the Capitals are red-hot! And the "Would you rather" segment returns! Email, tweet, or message the show anytime @DTC on most platforms. Happy New Year and Hail to the Redskins! #RaiseHail

#Commanders Beat #Saints; #Lions Slip; #NFL MVP; #Capitals Remain Hot

The boys are over the win on Sunday against the #Saints and have already switched gears to the #Eagles. The Lions lost their grip on the one-seed with #Vikings and Eagles firmly in the mix. The NFL MVP race is looking like its either a QB, a QB, or an RB at this point... but defensively, has anyone had a better season than TJ Watt? The boys share come of their favorite Christmas traditions and catch-up on all their shows and movies too!

#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? Maybe? Commanders need a win against the Saints to stay alive in the NFC and what was the NFL thinking with several huge games in the 4pm window on Sunday?

#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/comments and like and follow the show on social media!

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!

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

#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!

#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!

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! 

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!