Defeating the Curse (DTC)
Episodes
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Offseason Champions; Ron TV; Wiz Snap 16 Game Skid, Tyson v Paul
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
A Look Around the NFL; Nationals Draft Position; Wiz Rebuild
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
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!
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Ron’s Hot Seat; #NFL Top5 Low5; #NHL Frozen Frenzy; #NBA Season Begins
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
FP and Joe are in studio discussing the fiery furnace that is currently Coach Ron's seat and what can be done to turn it down a tad. They took around the league on a week full of upset wins and while the NHL and NBA seasons are getting rolling the baseball season is almost at its final matchup with one matchup NOBODY wants to see looming large.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
WFT Heading to Green Bay; NFL Top 5 / Low 5; Hopkins Out; MLB Playoffs Continue
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
The WFT is heading to Green Bay to face Aaron Rodgers and the streaking Packers that may win by 35+ if the DC defense cant figure things out quickly. Stevie and Joe take a look around the NFL to identify their top 5 and low 5 + Ron surprises everyone by letting go of Hopkins and his 85% made FG rate... why now Ron? Why? The Dodgers are in trouble but are still alive and the Red Sox might go streaking soon. Does anything compare to playoff baseball!?
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Where Do We (Re)Begin?
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
After a long winter (many years long) Joe and LP fire up the mics to discuss a plethora of topics ranging from the NFL vax policy to the USA winning the Gold Cup to the Olympics, Euros, the NBA shifting landscape with the Wizards involved in a blockbuster trade, and expectations for the Football Team... could they win the NFC East by more than 2.5 games? ...recorded live... welcome and enjoy!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
NBA Season Suspended; Corona Virus Thoughts; Bernie Bro's
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Stevie and Joe were literally caught speechless when the #NBA announced the season had been suspended, so they took 10 mins, gathered their thoughts and then turned on the mics! The NBA season may resume with playoffs only based on current seeding, or may have play-in games, who knows, right now however, there will be no more games. European soccer is already halting games as well, travel to Europe is suspended for 30 days, and yes, #CoronaVirus #COVID19 is to blame and not going anywhere anytime soon. Somehow one thing leads to another and the boys end up discussing the democratic primaries, the lack of presidential leadership, the stock market tanking, and what may come next here in DC. This is a unique show from two people doing their best to work through all the information and share their personal thoughts without fanning the flames of fear. We will be ok America. Stay Strong. (and wash your hands!)
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Nationals Wreck Giants; Drop Two to Mets; Soto Injured; EPL Season Begins
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Get your popcorn and settle in as Stevie and Joe breakdown a tough series loss to the Mets for a Nationals team that needed at least two of three to feel better before coming home and ending their nine-game road trip. All three games followed a similar script: Nats take early lead, Nats give up late runs, and in the first two games, Nats blow the save... and boy was it ugly. Stevie is still optimistic as the Nationals played well against their division rival missing several key players but the talk of the town is Juan Soto and his potentially serious injury. If Soto misses considerable time, the season may hang in the balance. Joe forces Stevie to play some EPL trivia while discussing the DC United mess featuring Wayne Rooney and the boys end the show discussing two Netflix Documentaries that premiered recently... Cambridge Analytica anyone?
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
World Cup Cash; Clippers and Rockets Improve; NBA Dynamic Duos
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Joe is solo on this episode of DTC catching up on the past few weeks across all sports and headlines. The womens world cup ends, Kawhi is an odd guy but improved the Clippers while hurting the Lakers, Westbrook is headed to Houston ... and just like that the NBA is full of dynamic duos! The Nats are surging in the standings, Trump is surging in his approval ratings, and DC is literally melting under the 100+ degree heat! Tune in and get caught up with Joe!
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
NBA Offseason Craziness; IT to Wiz; US Women in World Cup Finale
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
The Wizards have been busy acquiring young talent and draft picks while the Nets made a huge splash landing KD, Kyrie, and DJ... however, Joe believes the 76ers and Jazz are having better off-seasons while LP is on Boston and 20 thinks the Lakers are unbeatable if Kawhi joins them. The trio debate the crazy start to NBA free agency including DLo to the Warriors and IT to the Wiz. The boys also discuss the USWNT win over England and look ahead towards the World Cup finale too! Happy fourth of July to all from the crew at DTC!
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Nats Pitching; NL East Race; US Soccer Wins
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Stevie and Joe are discussing the Nationals, the Phillies (& Bryce), and he Braves on this episode of DTC. Where does Max's performance last week rank amongst his other highlights, and can releasing a player HELP a team? Plus the duo touch on US Men's and Women's soccer, the Wizards number one draft pick, and pick winners of this weeks primary debate. Stay tuned for draft coverage and a lot more insight into the Wizards this week plus our Redskins coverage kicks-off in just 10 days from now!
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
DTC Returns; Full Recap of February 2019; Bye Bye Bryce
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
The wait is over, the DTC podcast is back! Joe is riding solo today re-visiting the biggest sports topics of the past month from the Super Bowl to LeBron James, Jason Witten to Bryce Harper, and from Gov Ralph Northam to POTUS to Kim Jung Un, and literally everything in between… there is something for everyone! Joe discusses Tom Brady and his ridiculous career and Russel Westbrook and his ridiculous stat lines going back several seasons. He also gets into Kaep and his settlement with the NFL followed by his ridiculous request for $20m to play in the AAF or XFL. Will Kyler Murray be a Redskins? Probably not but Joe is confident that Antonio Brown will land in Jacksonville with St Nick while Lamar Jackson will fail in Baltimore. ESPN prayers answered as Witten returns to Cowboys and Bryce Harper will make approx $4,000 per plate appearance for the next 13 seasons in Philadelphia. DTC is back! Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, Podbean and TuneIn all carry our content, listen and share!
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Stevie and Joe are ready to break down NFL free agency and the moves the Redskins did and did NOT make at the trade deadline! Stevie wanted offensive help, Joe didn't, but both were surprised to hear the Redskins acquired a defensive back improving a unit that needed depth and strengthening a strength which may propel the defensive from 4th overall to best in the league! The duo also talk World Series, briefly discuss the NBA (yuck @Wizards) and touch on the DC United home playoff game set for Wednesday night! Listen, and share!
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
Redskins add AP; Nationals Call Quits; United Streaking; Pet-ernity
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
Don't look now but the Redskins have added pro-bowler Adrian Peterson to the RB depth chart after being "blown-away" by his conditioning. LP, FP, Stevie, Joe, and special guest Razzle talk about all things Redskins from AP to WR's to season expectations. The boys discuss the pending trades the Nationals have out for Murph and Harp and if manager Davie Martinez will return next season. LP and Joe discuss the sreaking DC United powered by Hamid and Rooney, and FP has some thoughts about millenials and pet-ernity he has to share! All in this is one fun extended episode! Listen and share!
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Redskins Training Camp Ends; Preseason Game 2 vs Jets Preview; DC United Streaking
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
The Washington #Redskins have ended training camp and are set to face the Jets on Thursday night August 16th 2018. Many position battles will likely playout in real-time on the national stage and we will be watching! Which RB's will emerge as true options for this offense? Which WR's will earn a spot and who will replace outbound Orlando Scandrick amongst the DB's? Many questions today, hopefully many answers tomorrow! LP and Joe also discuss Wayne and the DC #United streak and set the table for next week's "College Football Preview Show"... tune in and share! #HTTR #HailVictory
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
World Cup 2018 Finale; Croatia; France; Surprises; Withdrawl
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
The World Cup Finale is just days away and the roundtable is back to talk about the entire event spanning the last month and share opinions on who is likely to win and why. France is loaded with talent, but Croatia seems to rise to every occasion! John, Dan, Sam, Mat, and Joe also discuss the rising and falling stars in the world of soccer, expectations for the third place contest on Saturday and if Wayne Rooney will have a positive impact on our local team here in DC with the opening of their new venue just days away. The boys also debate why their favorite league is the best (La Liga vs EPL is always and intense screaming match) and share some thoughts on what we can all do to fill our time when the soccer ends.
Tuesday Jul 10, 2018
Nationals Stuck at .500; NBA Offseason; Thai Cave Rescue; Supreme Court Thoughts
Tuesday Jul 10, 2018
Tuesday Jul 10, 2018
Stevie and Joe are back from vacation and getting caught up on all things sports and all things DC! This episode of the podcast includes a recap of the past two weeks specific to the Nationals and the pitching woes (0-12min), plus All Star Weekend preperations (16-20). The boys talk briefly about LA-Bron, PG, and the NBA free agency period (21-28) before shifting into World Cup, Wayne Rooney, and a brisk soccer convo (31-36). The highlight of this weeks non-sports story for Joe is the Thai Cave Rescue (38-42) which ended earlier today while Steve wanted to focus on POTUS and his Supreme Court nomination (42-46). The final thoughts from both lads includes a discussion on the NFL and the terrible job the Commish is doing at executing punishments (46-50)... all that plus more on this extended weeks-in-review episode of the DTC podcast!
Friday Jun 29, 2018
World Cup Knockouts Begin; Rooney to DC; NBA Musings
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
The WorldCup knockout rounds begin, and LP and Joe talk about the highlights and the lowlights of the firsst two weeks plus make a few predictions too. In local soccer news Wayne Rooney signs with United, DC United that is, and not much is really expected of him accept to score and fill the seats at the new stadium downtown... right? And to cap the show, is there is a really chance that Lebron would come play for the Wizards or is that just nonsense to fill the airwaves becuse the Nationals are playing some terrible baseball? ... Quick show, get caught up, then share!
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
Caps Hangover; Wizards Draft; NBA Free Agency
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
LP, FP, and Joe are back talking sports as the #ALLCAPS hangover finally comes to an end... by the way the Caps bent the cup!? But a lot has happened in the past two weeks with Trotz leaving (5:30), Johnny C staying (10:45), and DSP getting a one year extension too (12:30). But there is more happening around the DC on the Wizards side with a strange draft ending (18:25), a trade bringing in Austin Rivers (24:30), and NBA free agency is just around the corner (31:00). Welcome back to the show!
Thursday Jun 14, 2018
World Cup 2018; Group Analysis; Predictions; Long-Shots
Thursday Jun 14, 2018
Thursday Jun 14, 2018
World Cup 2018 has started! LP and Joe are joined by Dan, Sam, Sany and Mat the Met to break down every group and discuss who may be there when the dust settles in a few weeks. Does Spain need a manager? Can Messi or CR7 carry their teams to the promised land? Does the youth movement in England have enough to challenge the super-powers? Which African teams are most likely to get out of their groups? ... and why is the FoxSports broadcast so poor!? This is one crazy extended show you don't want to miss! Thanks for hosting Russia... but we still don't trust you!
Monday May 14, 2018
C-A-P-S Caps Caps Caps; Puck Luck; NBA Conference Finals; ManC 100pts
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
The NBA Conference finals are under way and before we get into predictions we quickly recap the Raptors vs. LeBron series, then jump into can the Rockets win, and discuss what it would take for an Eastern Conference team to win the NBA Finals...hint, "a miracle' is a good guess. LP, Canada, and Joe discuss all things NBA and then LP and Joe jump into the C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS! The Capitals are just two games away from playing for Lord Stanley's Cup and DC is so excited it's hard to describe! Nationals are streaking, Caps are streaking, Redskins rookies are looking good in minicamp so far... this is an exciting time in DC Sports!...did you see ManCity put up 100pts to win the EPL too?! So much to discuss, tune in and share!
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Zlatan; Wizards Look Bad; Redskins Look Worse; RG3 Back in the DMV
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Big Z has landed in LA and the MLS will never be the same. (Who doesn't love some soccer talk?!) Locally however the Wizards look horrible dropping games to the Bulls and Rockets, while the Nationals give up seven with Max on the mound, and the Redskins have more rumors to to deal with about problems between Bruce and Dan... oh yea, and RG3 was just signed by the Ravens... for unknown reasons. In short, business as usual in and around DC and LP and Joe are here to break it all down. Listen and share!
Tuesday Mar 06, 2018
Wizards Win; Capitals Go West; MLS Replay is Horrible; Netflix Shows
Tuesday Mar 06, 2018
Tuesday Mar 06, 2018
The Wizards needed a win and they got it against the Heat! LP, FP, and Joe discuss the Wizards struggles over the past week while watching and discussing the Wizards vs Heat game in real time. Sessions is back, Wall is almost back, Morris is playing better, but Beal and Porter look tired and in need of rest heading down the stretch towards the playoffs. Join the boys as they discuss the big win for the Wizards and chat about instant replay in MLS soccer, the Capitals upcoming west coast trip, and what shows they are currently watching on Netflix/Hulu. This is a unique show recorded in real-time, don't miss it!
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Wizards Win; Wizards Lose; Redskins Free Agency Tracker; Olympic Thoughts
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Friday Feb 23, 2018
LP and Joe are on the mics discussing the week that was in DC sports. The duo discuss last weekends NBA All Star Weekend (0-9m), the Wizards continued roller-coaster season (9-18), the NBA at large (19-26), then switch gears to the Redskins (28-40), Kirk Cousins, tracking free agents, and end with a discussion on their favorite winter olympic sports (46-57). It is a long show but a good one. Tune in and share!
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Nationals Bullpen Improves; Redskins Training Camp Updates + Sports Talk Soup
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
The Nationals have dropped a few games but Mad Max is hitting homers now and several guys are getting very very close to returning to the active roster and daily lineup. FP, Stevie, and Joe talk Nationals bullpen, trades, hitting, NL East lead, and Dodgers and Cubs too in an all-Nationals 12min blitz of content (1-12m) before they pivot to the Redskins (13-21m) and end with a discussion about the Verizon Center's potential new name and Joe shares his thoughts on Neymar moving from Barca to PSG (31-35m). Listen and share your thoughts! (photo credit: Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports)
Friday Jun 16, 2017
DTC Special: USMNT Win One & Draw on the Road ... to Russia!
Friday Jun 16, 2017
Friday Jun 16, 2017
In this Special Edition DTC Podcast Joe and LP are joined by John (by way of Rucker Park) and Dan (by way of Long Beach State) to discuss the US Men's National Team [the Outlaws] performances against Trinidad and Tobago and against Mexico. The foursome breakdown Bruce Arena's never changing long-ball tacitcs, highlight studs and duds, and one bold voice claims that 2026 is the year the U-S-A bring home the World Cup! I... I Believe... I Believe That We... I Believe That We Will Win! I Believe That We Will Win!