Best Brandon Porter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 1,144: intel with Ben Standig on Terry McLaurin contract-extension details, talks and reporting and more 1:06:03

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09:20 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on how quickly the Jayden Daniels-Terry McLaurin QB1-WR1 chemistry can be back in full effect, the likely regression of the team in terms of fourth-down efficiency and more 23:35 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on the state of sports media g…

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Episode 1,143: Adam Peters and Terry McLaurin open up about contract-extension saga and more 1:09:09

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13:24 - Commanders: analysis of the specifics of the team's contract extension with receiver Terry McLaurin, including why it is a win for general manager Adam Peters, and reaction to Peters and McLaurin opening up about the negotiations 52:27 - Commanders: discussion of the state of the team's roster off comments from general manager Adam Peters a…

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Episode #292 - Wine & Beer in the Talmud with Professor Jordan Rosenblum 1:02:46

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jordan Rosenblum, who is the Belzer Professor of Classical Judaism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Director of the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, and he’s also the author of Rabbinic Drinking: What Beverages Teach Us About Rabbinic Literature (published by the University of Califo…

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Episode 1,142: Commanders conduct Cutdown To 53 and more 44:35

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19:43 - Commanders: position-group-by-position-group analysis of the team's Cutdown To 53, including reaction to a report that the team is looking to trade cornerback Noah Igbinoghene 32:53 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-1 loss at the New York Yankees as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled for a sixth time in eight starts 40:16 - Orioles: disc…

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Episode 1,141: Commanders and Terry McLaurin agree on deal, Cutdown To 53 preview with Adam Kilgore and more 58:18

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14:10 - Commanders: reaction to the team and receiver Terry McLaurin agreeing on a three-year contract extension, ending a lengthy saga 25:23 - Guest: Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post with analysis of the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin agreeing on a three-year contract extension, a preview of the team's Cutdown To 53, thoughts on a poten…

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Episode 1,140: Commanders trade Brian Robinson, conclude 0-3 preseason with 30-3 loss to Baltimore and more 1:12:05

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11:13 - Commanders: analysis of the team trading running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the latest on running backs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr. 25:15 - Commanders: thoughts on receiver Terry McLaurin off him being in attendance for the preseason-ending 30…

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Episode 1,139: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Bill, Chris Rodriguez, Jaylin Lane and Josh Conerly and more 1:10:42

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13:56 - Commanders: discussion off the final day of training camp of key updates on left guard Brandon Coleman, quarterback Marcus Mariota, receiver Noah Brown and safety Quan Martin and conversation from head coach Dan Quinn on the upcoming Cutdown To 53 28:19 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style d…

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Episode 1,138: sign of frustration from Dan Quinn with Terry McLaurin situation as he still doesn’t practice and more 56:21

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15:51 - Commanders: reaction to - and some scheduled fun with - receiver Terry McLaurin continuing to not practice despite having been activated from the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List and analysis of the latest in the team's imminent parting with running back Brian Robinson Jr. 37:26 - Commanders: discussion of the team's upcoming presea…

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Episode #291 - Wine & the Mishnah with Rabbi Drew Kaplan 52:18

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In this episode we’re joined by Rabbi Drew Kaplan, who is Campus Rabbi for Cincinnati Hillel, hosts The Jewish Drinking Show podcast (over 175 episodes and counting), and publishes a weekly newsletter and Torah portion sheet on drinking that covers the Tanakh, Rabbinic Literature, Jewish history, Jewish practice, and more. In our conversation we ta…

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Episode 1,137: conversation with Dan Pizzuta on how analytics view Brian Robinson Jr. and Terry McLaurin and more 51:30

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16:00 - Guest: NFL analytics expert Dan Pizzuta, who wrote the chapter on the Commanders in Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2025, on why the Commanders are moving on from running back Brian Robinson Jr., the extent to which age should be an issue for the team in its contract-extension negotiations with receiver Terry McLaurin, the significance …

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Episode 1,136: Commanders parting with Brian Robinson as RBs excel in preseason loss to Cincinnati and more 44:54

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14:29 - Commanders: reaction to receiver Terry McLaurin not attending the team's 31-17 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, a deep dive on the Commanders' dominant rushing offense in the game and discussion of the Commanders preparing to part with running back Brian Robinson Jr., including why the team is moving on fro…

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Episode 1,135: Commanders activate Terry McLaurin off Preseason PUP List and more 1:14:05

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11:55 - Commanders: analysis of the team activating receiver Terry McLaurin off the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List, including how this further increases the Commanders' leverage in contract-extension negotiations with him and thoughts on key comments from head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury 35:02 - Commanders: d…

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Episode 1,134: new intel on Commanders-Terry McLaurin contract-extension negotiations and more 53:03

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17:13 - Commanders: analysis of intel from Yahoo Sports NFL insider Charles Robinson on the team's contract-extension negotiations with receiver Terry McLaurin, including that his initial ask was "high enough that it almost completely broke down conversation instantaneously" and that general manager Adam Peters per an NFL executive "has an edge to …

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Episode 1,133: chat with Ross Tucker on Commanders vs. Eagles and Jayden Daniels being NFC's best QB and more 50:41

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18:05 - Guest: former Redskins guard Ross Tucker, host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast and television analyst for Philadelphia Eagles preseason games, on if the Commanders have closed the gap with the Super Bowl-champion Eagles, whether the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in the NFC, what to make of the stalled contract-exten…

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Episode #290 - Dionysus & the New Testament with Professor Courtney Friesen 57:38

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In this conversation, we’re joined by Professor Courtney Friesen, who is Professor of Classics and the Director of Graduate Studies in Classics at the University of Arizona and the author of Reading Dionysus: Euripides’ Bacchae and the Cultural Contestations of Greeks, Jews, Romans, and Christians (published by Mohr Siebeck). In our conversation we…

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Episode 1,132: Adam Peters and Terry McLaurin speak one-on-one at Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage and more 51:09

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15:32 - Commanders: discussion of The Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage, including its surprising result, who did not participate, how coaches were divided up and more 29:55 - Commanders: analysis of general manager Adam Peters and receiver Terry McLaurin having an in-person, one-on-one conversation at The Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage off McLaurin having …

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Episode 1,131: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class in loss at Patriots and more 1:11:09

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15:17 - Commanders: discussion of the team releasing linebacker Dominique Hampton in a flurry of roster moves off the preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots, head coach Dan Quinn planning to hold The Burgundy And Gold Scrimmage, an injury reveal regarding left tackle Laremy Tunsil, an injury update on quarterback Marcus Mariota an…

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Your Mind’s Ear: Dave Elitch on Sound, Gear, and Playing Without Pain 48:22

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Drummer and educator Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta, Weezer, Miley Cyrus) joins me to break down why so many drummers hit a ceiling—and how to fix it with better mechanics, smarter practice, and choices that actually translate to the kit. We dig into eliminating hidden tension, building sustainable speed and feel, practical tuning and muffling, and Da…

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Episode 1,130: Commanders begin preseason with 48-18 loss at New England Patriots and more 1:00:54

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13:19 - Commanders: analysis of what went wrong for the team in its preseason-opening 48-18 loss at the New England Patriots and why, including proper perspective given that the Commanders played very few starters/key players, the sloppiness of the team (especially on special teams) and why Commanders receivers mostly doing poorly did not increase …

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Episode 1,129: chat with Aaron Schatz on DVOA projecting Commanders to be better than Philadelphia and more 50:28

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23:02 - Guest: Aaron Schatz, chief analytics officer for FTN Fantasy and editor of Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2025, on his DVOA metric giving the Commanders the fourth-highest percent chance of winning the Super Bowl for the 2025 season and projecting the Commanders to be better than the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 season, why the fear…

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Episode 1,128: Jayden Daniels and Laremy Tunsil excel at Commanders' joint practice at New England and more 50:42

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16:32 - Commanders: discussion of the team's joint training-camp practice at the New England Patriots, including key injury updates/reveals from head coach Dan Quinn, the plan for playing time for key players in the Commanders' preseason game at the Patriots, how quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offensive line - especially left tackle…

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Episode #289 - Drunkenness in the Old Testament with Dr. Rebekah Welton 52:03

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Rebekah Welton, who is Lecturer in Hebrew Bible at the University of Exeter and the author of ‘He Is A Glutton and a Drunkard’: Deviant Consumption in the Hebrew Bible (Published by Brill). In our discussion we talk about broader conceptions in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible of feasting, excessive consumption, an…

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Episode 1,127: innovative analysis with Sportsbook Review’s C Jackson Cowart on Commanders' schedule and more 52:28

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17:04 - Guest: C Jackson Cowart, senior publishing editor for Sportsbook Review, on the Commanders for the NFL's 2025 regular season ranking No. 5 in the league in Fatigue Index, a groundbreaking metric that measures the effects of wear and tear across the NFL season based on travel, rest and more 45:55 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats promoting…

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Becoming a Self-Starter: Stop Waiting and Start Walking in Biblical Manhood 27:14

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In this episode of the Re-Up Men's Podcast, Tim Brown and Brandon Porter discuss the concept of being a self-starter, the challenges men face in initiating action, and the importance of accountability and mentorship. They also introduce Tim's new book, which aims to guide men on their journey towards becoming the individuals God intended them to be…

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Episode 1,126: Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. address standouts and key developments at training camp and more 50:21

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15:57 - Commanders: training-camp discussion of the offense, including injury updates/developments regarding guards Samuel Cosmi and Brandon Coleman, receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and quarterback Sam Hartman (who offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said is having an "up-and-down" camp), the continued rise of running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, sched…

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Episode 1,125: details on Terry McLaurin contract talks emerge, Dan Quinn addresses McLaurin trade ask and more 1:04:30

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11:45 - Commanders: reaction to the D.C. Council approving the Commanders' deal for a stadium on the RFK Stadium site by a vote of 9-3 20:01 - Commanders: discussion of the latest on receiver Terry McLaurin, including details that have emerged on the terms being exchanged in the stalled contract-extension negotiations between the team and McLaurin …

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Episode 1,124: intel with Tony Pauline on Commanders-Terry McLaurin talks off his request to be traded and more 58:26

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11:56 - Guest: Tony Pauline, consulting editor and NFL Draft analyst for Sportskeeda, on his recent report on what NFL insiders told him about how the stalled contract-extension negotiations between the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin will play out, including the lack of leverage for McLaurin even with him now having requested to be traded 2…

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Episode 1,123: deep dive with NFL analytics pioneer Warren Sharp on Commanders for 2025 season and more 52:20

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16:10 - Guest: Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com with advanced statistical analysis of the Commanders for the 2025 season, including their incredible fourth-down offense in the 2024 season and the likelihood of regression in the 2025 season, the possibility of the defense generating more takeaways in the 2025 season as compared to in the 20…

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Episode #288 - Wine, Soil, and Salvation with Rev. Dr. Mark Scarlata 55:47

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev Dr Mark Scarlata, who is Tutor and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at St. Mellitus College, the Vicar-Chaplain at St. Edward, King and Martyr Church in Cambridge, and the author of Wine, Soil, and Salvation in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament (published by Cambridge University Press). In our conversation we di…

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From a Fan to a Follower: Understanding Discipleship 25:04

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In this episode of the Re-Up Men's Podcast, Brandon Porter and Tim Brown explore the significant differences between being a fan of Jesus and being a true follower. They discuss the characteristics of fans, the commitment required to be a follower, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. The conversation emphasizes the…

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Episode 1,122: Dan Quinn compares Jayden Daniels to Peyton Manning and more 54:06

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10:08 - Commanders: reaction to head coach Dan Quinn comparing quarterback Jayden Daniels' work ethic to that of Pro Football Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning 20:04 - Commanders: training-camp discussion of tight end Zach Ertz, receiver Noah Brown, quarterback Marcus Mariota, retiring guard Nate Herbig and multiple camp standouts in running …

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Episode 1,121: Terry McLaurin per Adam Schefter "wants considerably more" than $33 million per season and more 51:24

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13:36 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter saying that he thinks that receiver Terry McLaurin "wants considerably more" than $33 million per season and discussion of receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. off him opening up about his battle with pneumonia in the 2024 season 31:01 - Commanders: thoughts on the merits and meaning of t…

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Episode 1,120: Terry McLaurin ends holdout via reporting to Commanders Training Camp and more 1:07:12

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12:43 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of receiver Terry McLaurin ending his holdout via reporting to Commanders Training Camp - but with an ankle ailment that serves as cover for him holding in instead of holding out 27:49 - Commanders: reflection on why the team released interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen based on something that he…

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Episode 1,119: Von Miller explains why he signed with Commanders and what he has left and more 59:03

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22:58 - Commanders: analysis of the team's offensive coaching staff-QB1 continuity, the motivation for the changes to the offensive line and more off comments from head coach Dan Quinn 38:19 - Commanders: discussion of why edge defender Von Miller signed with the team, what he has left as a pass rusher and more off comments from Miller and head coa…

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Episode 1,118: Terry McLaurin officially holds out of Commanders Training Camp and more 53:13

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11:55 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of receiver Terry McLaurin holding out of 2025 Commanders Training Camp and reaction to encouraging updates on receiver Noah Brown and right guard Samuel Cosmi 32:40 - Commanders: examination of quarterback Jayden Daniels' potential to be even better off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, thought…

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Episode #287 - A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia with Dr. Tate Paulette 1:04:21

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Tate Paulette, who is an Archeologist and Associate Professor of History at NC State University and the author of In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia (published by Oxford University Press). Kicking off our series on ancient wine and beer in biblical literature and relevant traditions,…

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Episode 1,117: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn discuss Terry McLaurin, Von Miller and Jayden Daniels and more 54:19

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14:24 - Commanders: reaction to comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-training-camp press conference on the stalled contract-extension negotiations with receiver Terry McLaurin, what the team is getting in newly-signed edge defender Von Miller and the outlook for quarterback Jayden Daniels off his sensational r…

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Authentic Christianity at Work & Beyond 26:45

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In this episode of the Re-Up Men's Podcast, Brandon Porter and Tim Brown discuss how Christian men can authentically live out their faith in various aspects of life, particularly in the workplace. They explore the challenges of fitting in, the importance of viewing life from God's perspective, and the effective use of scripture. The conversation em…

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Episode 1,116: 2025 Commanders Training Camp preview with Ben Standig and more 50:53

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14:28 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig with a preview of 2025 Commanders Training Camp, including whether a holdout or hold-in is more likely for receiver Terry McLaurin given his stalled contract-extension negotiations with the team and examinations of the major position battles at camp - the offensive line, RB3, WR3, QB3, the defense, kick…

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Episode 1,115: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Von Miller and Terry McLaurin and more 1:18:08

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14:06 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on what the Commanders are getting in edge defender Von Miller and on the age issue with receiver Terry McLaurin as he's in the midst of stalled contract-extension negotiations with the team 43:22 - Wizards: thoughts on the team agreeing on contr…

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Episode 1,114: Von Miller to Commanders and analysis with Barry Svrluga on Terry McLaurin contract talks and Nats 42:58

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11:20 - Commanders: why the team agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Von Miller on a reported one-year contract is a smart signing 23:24 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Washington Post, on the stalled contract-extension negotiations between the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin and on the Nationals' opening for a head…

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The Heart of Legacy: What Will You Leave Behind? 25:04

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In this episode of the ReUp Men's Podcast, hosts Tim Brown and Brandon Porter explore the concept of legacy, particularly focusing on the importance of grace in shaping one's legacy. They discuss personal stories related to baseball memorabilia and the desire to pass on values to future generations. The conversation delves into the definition of gr…

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Episode 1,113: Terry McLaurin sounds off on being "frustrated" with “disrespectful” Commanders and more 55:52

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15:20 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of receiver Terry McLaurin in a 32-plus-minute session with reporters expressing his dismay with contract-extension negotiations with the Commanders, including saying that he's "pretty frustrated" and feels that what he has been offered by the team has been "a little bit disrespectful" 52:01 - National…

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Episode #286 - Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Communities with Dr. Mark Glanville 1:03:36

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Glanville, who is an Old Testament scholar and jazz pianist, the Director of The Center of Mission and Leadership at St. Andrews Hall at the University of British Columbia, the host of the podcast, Blue Note Theology, and the author of Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Com…

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Episode 1,112: conversation with Jayden Daniels' longtime personal quarterbacks coach Ryan Porter and more 1:12:01

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12:11 - Guest: Ryan Porter, who is the longtime personal quarterbacks coach of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, on the story of how he came to be Daniels' personal quarterbacks coach, Daniels' exceptional footwork, the major positive influence of Daniels' father (who was the best man at Porter's wedding), the innovative virtual-reality techno…

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Episode 1,111: chat with Burgundy Blog on Commanders fandom five years after retirement of "Redskins" and more 52:46

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14:50 - Guest: Guest: Brent, a.k.a Burgundy Blog on X, on the state of being a Commanders fan on the five-year anniversary of the team retiring the Redskins name and logo, including his journey from having lost significant passion for the team during its time being owned by Dan Snyder to now being fully engaged off the team's renaissance under the …

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Episode 1,110: Commanders reveal Redskins-like alternate uniform and more 41:38

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13:02 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the Commanders revealing an alternate uniform based on a Redskins uniform from the glory days of the 1980s and early 1990s, including the strategy that this may be representative of from the Josh Harris ownership group 32:51 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-2 win at the St. Louis Cardinals and of start…

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Episode #285 - Reviewing Squid Game 3 1:03:03

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Spoiler alert and content warning! In this episode we review the third season of the smash hit Korean show on Netflix, Squid Game. As we debrief our experience watching the third season, we talk about the crazy ending, what surprised us the most about what the third season did and didn't do, what we appreciated and disliked about the season, and ho…

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Episode 1,109: deep dive with Logan Paulsen on schematics of Kliff Kingsbury's Commanders offense and more 54:02

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11:27 - Guest: Commanders analyst and former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on what was most impressive about what Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury did in the 2024 season, what to make of Kingsbury's extreme no-huddle usage, how the work of Kingsbury in the 2024 season compares with the work of Kyle Shanahan as Skins offensive coo…

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Episode 1,108: why Jayden Daniels will not be a "one-hit wonder" as questioned by Cam Newton and more 50:03

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13:38 - Commanders: breakdown of why Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels does not profile as a one-year wonder off former NFL quarterback Cam Newton raising the issue of Daniels potentially being a "one-hit wonder" a la former Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III 29:06 - Guest: Greg Finberg of Bullets Forever with analysis of the Wizards' 2025…