Defeating the Curse (DTC)

The boys are in studio to recap the Commanders win/lose vs the Eagles... scoreboard says one thing, eyes say another + a look around the NFC East with Pete from Philly, updated power rankings... where do the vikings/patriots/broncos slot in, and a little baseball discussion as well which highlights what we already knew... baseball Joe knows nothing!

The Commanders fall to 2-1 with a tough matchup against Philly coming up next. The Broncos lose in a way that may never be replicated. Jimmy G, the other one, is still in the league catching touchdowns (how!?), and what do we make of Russell Brand and Dave Portnoy news over the past week... tune in and get caught up!

The Commanders went into Mile High and looked to be on the business end of a loss before turning things around in the second half and pulling out an improbably victory. Chase returned to action and looked great! Sam and the offense looked confident... and the coaches looked flexible and focused! The Broncos looked bad but not worse than the Bears. The Cowboys still look scary but the Bills look beatable as we head into week 3. Join us to break it all down and relive a wild week 2!

So much to recap after week one of the 2023 NFL season. The Commanders started off with a win but they left us asking so.many.questions! Rodgers is likely done, might the Jets trade for Jacoby? or Heinicke? Philips? Ryan? ... who knows but they are toast. Bills, Bengals, Chiefs all looked terrible, which is most likely to recover? Finally the top 5 and low 5 teams in the league... 49ers and Cowboys maybe Jags... who else? Tune in and find out! 

The Washington Commanders officially have a new owner, Josh Harris and group have bought the team for $6.05 Billion. The vote is in and the papers are signed tomorrow. LP and FP are excited and so is ALL OF THE DMV. LET'S GO COMMANDERS. Hail to the Redskins

It's been a long winter but the night is darkest before the dawn. We are potentially just days away from the end of the Synder in DC and Joe and FP still think its not going to happen... plus Ron is terribly overrated according to Joe and why FP thinks the defense is closer to good than bad. The boys also talk about other DC sports happenings and set the stage for a revival. 

Eric Beinemy has been hired as Ron's Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator. Join LP and FP as they react to the hire. Could it be anything other than an  A+? Given all the names rumored it was absolutely the best case scenario. Why would EB want to come to DC? Could it be a really good shot? And work under a coach who is similar to Andy Reid? What about the other QBs this offseason, where are they going to go? Daniel Jones, Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson all discussed with a little bit of XFL in there too. The beer snake is awesome!

We are back! Join FP, Stevie, and Joe to check-in on all things DTC, where have the boys been and what's coming next? Will the SB be a dud? Must watch TV for after-football-life? Biden SOTU speech drinking games... and special guest "Pete from Philly" joins the boys to pick over/under's and prop bets before Sunday's NFL season finale.

Heinicke is back, with a new pair of green and yellow Jordans. Listen in to FP and LP breaking down the Commanders win against Green Bay and preview the Colts game. Let us know what you think @defeatthecurse on Elon Musk's app, Twitter.
 

FP and LP are back at it with some passion! Ron Rivera had some interesting comments about why the Commanders are 1-4 yet the Eagles are 5-0, Cowboys and Giants 4-1. Three segments to the show, the coaching staff, Carson Wentz, and what the team need to do to get better. Listen in and let us know what you think @defeatthecurse on twitter

 
On this episode FP and LP plea to Ron Rivera to TRY SOMETHING different. This team is too predictable, the Lions knew it and the Eagles knew it. After an abysmal outing against the Eagles the Commanders are back at it with another NFC East division rival, the Dallas Cowboys. How can the Commanders get back on track? Do they have a fighting chance? Listen in and let us know what you think @defeatthecurse on Twiter.

Welcome into Defeating the Curse, a DC Sports Podcast. Dive in with FP and LP as they recap the Commanders victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and preview the Detroit Lions. There was plenty to like and a few things to dislike about the Commanders performance. But hey, it's only week 1 let's not over or under react to one victory. #HTTC
 
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Stevie, Razzle, and Joe are recapping a wild week one around the NFL with unlikely winners, suspect losers, and some tough betting spots as well. Carson is a wild one that will take advantage of his big play receivers at every opportunity he can.. even if that means being a tad too aggressive at times. Panic time for the Rams? Packers? 49ers?... and how poor was the Broncos game on Monday night?? Football is back, the show is back, RIP to the Queen.

Stevie, FP, and Joe are ready to talk about week one! The NFL is back! Tune in to find out just how up or down the boys are on the upcoming Commanders season + a top5 and low5 look around the league. FP and Stevie have the Chiefs in their top five, while Joe has the Chargers and Saints in his. Also, why was BALLERS so good? 

NFL Week 1 is finally here! Join FP and LP as they discuss this week's slate of NFL games and dive deeper into Carson Wentz's regular season debut with the Washington Commanders. Plus who is FP's and LP's sleeper pick for the week? Join in and give us your thoughts on twitter @defeatthecurse

FP and Joe are on the mics and are looking forward as the Commanders prepare to make their final roster cuts and likely roster additions as they await linebackers to be cut from other teams... isn't it crazy other teams 4th and 5th options will likely start in DC!? The boys also breakdown the DC QB room, RB stable, and WRs while considering just how good or bad can this team be in the NFC east.

Mic check, mic check... Stevie and Joe are return to the pod to catch-up on a few different topics while the dust settles on summer 2022. Nationals trade their brightest star, after trading their previous brightest stars, after letting their stud slugger leave town... and Stevie is convinced Mike Rizzo can rebuild the team (again... and quickly)! The Commanders look worse defensively but the real chatter is about the Lions on HARD KNOCKS... Tiger isn't going to LIV, Manti T'eo has a must watch documentary on Netflix that must be watched ... and what do you expect from a Game of Thrones reboot/spin-off? Welcome back to DTC.

Terry McLaruin inks his deal, Dan Synder is in the middle of a mess but it doesn't seem to bother him. Join LP and FP discuss everything DC Sports over the last few weeks. 

FP and LP are back at it, talking Commanders, Caps, Wizards, NBA and NHL playoffs. Catch up on the offseason for all 3 DC teams and what they can do to go deeper into the playoffs. 

Could the end be near for Commanders owner Dan Snyder after leaked reports show ticket sales were padded and not disclosed to the other NFL owners? What if the team moves to London, could another team be relocated to DC? Plus, remembering #7 and a quick chat about the Capitals and how they remind Joe of old guys playing basketball stringing together wins by outsmarting the competition. Listen now as FP and Joe discuss it all and remember you can live tweet the show anytime from any social media platform!

“FP and LP discuss their favorite time of year. Free agency shuffle and the QB carousel. Did the Commanders do the smart move? Which teams improved or got worse? With the AFC exodus is the NFC wide open and ready for Washington to TAKE COMMAND?

The Commanders will have a new face of the franchise at the start of next season and it will be Carson Wentz! After weeks of back and forth about trading for Watson, or Rodgers (never), or Wilson (ha!), the Comms landed Wentz for a very reasonable asking price from the Colts... but why so cheap? Stevie, Joe, and FP go through all the events of the past few days and grade the Comms on their new acquisition... but what happens next, specifically what do they do with the 11th overall pick? It's been a wild 48 hours in the NFL and the DTC crew is here for it all!

FP and LP are back on the mics! Talking quarterbacks for the Commanders. Lots of names to discuss, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Carson Wentz, Jimmy G, Mitch Trubisky all discussed on this episode. Which would you want as a Commanders fan? Listen in to here where LP and FP want the Commanders to go. 

Stevie and Joe are on the mics and are ready to talk about everything post-NFL. Should the Saudi's standup a rival to the PGA? Can the NBA ever recapture the magic of the early 2000s east/west all-star game and dunk contests? What does a real offer to Juan Soto look like if you are the Nationals + Zim's legacy is sealed in DC.

Stevie, Razzle, and Joe are on the mics to discuss the Super Bowl and recap the game, the big plays, the missed plays, the coaching and everything in between. The boys also break down the half-time show and debate which performer should have been left out. What happens now that football is over? Do we prioritize the Wizards or the Capitals?... will baseball ever return?