Bram Weinstein talks about sports and life in his native Washington DC area as one of the preeminent voices of the region. He's the founder of Ampire Media and the Play-by-Play Voice of the NFL's Washington Commanders and NWSL's Washington Spirit. HOME | Ampire Media
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Ben Standig of The Athletic brings his unique insight and reporting covering the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards and other DC Sports teams. He also shares his league wide access to decision makers across the NFL.
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ESPN Insider John Keim has covered the Washington Commanders since the 1990's and in his podcast brings his unique insights into the team and moves around the NFL.
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Bram and Callow discuss the questions about the Commanders raised by Ben Solak of ESPN.com 100 days out from the start of the new NFL season. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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John talks to former WR turned Commanders analyst Santana Moss about the revamped receiving core as OTA practices resume this week in Ashburn. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Ben Standig and fellow Commanders beat reporter Nicki Jhabvala preview the upcoming OTA period and entire offseason program by giving out awards. Where is Waldo? High riser. "Let it f*****g rip". Over-caffeinated topic. Last Man Standig award. Which Washington player for the Olympics. More. https://www.ampiremedia.com/…
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John discusses each position group of the defense to figure out if the Commanders have improved that side of the ball. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Commanders Minority Owner Mark Ein Joins the Show
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49:00Bram talks to Commanders minority owner Mark Ein about Hard Knocks and the latest on RFK plus a preview of a stacked field at the Citi Open this summer. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Bram and Callow discuss the Hard Knocks NFC East show coming this fall plus the tush push survives a vote to ban it. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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John discusses each position group of the Commanders roster and asks if they are better or worse heading into 2025. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Bram and Callow talk about the comment made by Majorie Harris calling the Commanders "America's Team." https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig catches up with Al Galdi for an interesting, wide-ranging chat. Looking at the power of Josh Harris' leadership helping the Commanders with comparisons to the other main sports franchises. Injury luck. The importance of Marshon Lattimore. WWE's uptick similar to Washington’s surge. More. https://www.ampiremedia.com/…
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Bram and Callow discuss Commanders LB Frankie Luvu saying the league should ban the Tush push and what the revised rule change would do not only to that play but others in the course of the game. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Taking Stock of the Off-Season as OTA's Approach
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32:44John talks to Team 980 host Kevin Sheehan about the Commanders offseason and what questions he has about the roster heading into OTA practices. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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The Schedule Gives the Cowboys a Path to a Run at the NFC East
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49:39Bram and Callow look at the schedules in the NFC East and see a path for Dallas to get off to a hot start and make them potential threats to the Commanders and Eagles in the division. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig returns to Washington’s 2025 draft scenarios with PFF analyst Trevor Sikkema. Did passing on a pass rusher for Josh Connelly and Trey Amos hurt the cause? Other receivers preferred over Jaylen Lane? Should we not view RB Jacoby Croskey-Merritt's potential as a 7th round pick? https://www.ampiremedia.com/…
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John talks to Louisiana Monroe Coach Bryant Vincent who was the OC at New Mexico when 7th round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt starred and he spoke about Car'lin Vigers, an undrafted free agent CB who the Commanders have high hopes for. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Calen Williams Wanted No Part of the Bears
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49:16Bram and Callow discuss the new book revelations that Caleb Williams tried to find ways to circumvent being drafted by the Bears and they have more thoughts on the recently released Commanders 2025 schedule. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Bram breaks down the Commanders 2025 schedule with Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and The Athletic. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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John breaks down the Commanders newly released 2025 schedule and gives some other thoughts know that we know the where and when of the upcoming season. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Commanders radio postgame host Scott Jackson tackle Washington’s official 2025 schedule. Eight standalone games with five in prime time and a Christmas Day tilt with the Cowboys. Toughest stretches. Order of opposing QBs. Madrid. Mahomes. More. https://www.ampiremedia.com/…
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With the NFL schedule set to be released tonight, Bram and Callow share what they know and what they think will happen for Washington that includes that they are not the Cowboys opponent on Thanksgiving. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Bram and Callow discuss the Commanders scheduled to play Miami in Spain this fall, the talks between Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson stall plus the Wizards have no luck and the Caps are getting trounced. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Good News: RFK. Bad News: Wizards Lotto Luck
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45:12Commanders insider Ben Standig talks with WUSA's Eric Flack about the optimistic D.C. stadium vibes, projecting the City Council's vote and remaining hurdles. Ben also dives into 2025 schedule news, Trey Hendrickson's latest salvo, and the Wizards' terrible NBA Draft Lottery result. https://www.ampiremedia.com/…
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John talks to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post recapping the Commanders rookie mini camp. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Bram and Callow react to the news that Philly will host Dallas and not Washington in the week one NFL opener. Plus, Gabe Taylor, brother of the late Sean Taylor spoke after participating in the Commanders rookie camp over the weekend. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Rookie Camp and Terry McLaurin's Extension Status
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30:44Commanders insider Ben Standig spoke with Terry McLaurin about contract extension talks, and has observations following Washington's rookie mini-camp. Thoughts on Trey Amos, Josh Conerly Jr.'s speed and Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt's RB room impact. Pack for Madrid? Ben and Terry connected at the receiver's newest charitable initiative, helping at…
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John talks to VA Tech head football coach Brent Pry about the Commanders selection of former Hokies WR Jaylin Lane in the 4th round of the draft. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Bram and Callow discuss the edge rush need for the Commanders as rookie mini camp takes place this weekend. Plus, Bram went to the Caps game two win over the Canes! https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is back for part 2 of his conversation with former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen. They dive into the WR, RB and CB rooms after Washington drafted players at those spots, and whether the DL not receiving help is concerning. Ben also has a rookie camp preview, latest on stadium talks and the 2027 NFL Draft coming to town.…
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Bram and Callow discuss the latest on the RFK stadium site and preview game 2 of the Caps and Hurricanes. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Draft Expert Jordan Reid Recaps the Commanders Class
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28:16John talks to ESPN draft expert Jordan Reid to recap the 2025 Commanders draft class. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Bram and Callow discuss the Cowboys acquisition of WR George Pickens. And they talk about Commanders GM Adam Peters appearance on the Pat McAfee show. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Bram and Callow discuss the prediction that a record 1 million NFL fans will come to DC for the 2027 NFL Draft. And some thoughts on the honest draft approach by the Ravens. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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John gets Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin to weigh in on second round draft pick CB Trey Amos and gives an update on the timeline for a potential vote from the city council on a new stadium at RFK. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Bram and Callow discuss the impending announcement that the NFL draft is coming to Washington DC in 2027. Plus Bram shows off his new custom Ampire Media helmet made by Green Gridiron https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Logan Paulsen Recaps the Commanders Draft
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49:47Commanders insider Ben Standig dives deep into the Commanders' draft and roster with analyst Logan Paulsen. In Part 1, Logan's evaluation process and the unavoidable rankings bias that affects the entire pre-draft conversation (i.e., Shedeur Sanders) are discussed. The Travis Hunter projection misses the mark. The Josh Conerly fit and OL changes. K…
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How Josh Conerly Jr Became a Star at Oregon
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31:17John talks to Josh Crepea, Oregon Ducks reporter for the Oregonian about the path from college to first round pick for new Commander draftee Josh Conerly Jr. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Ampire Media
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Bram and Callow discuss the structures of both the Eagles and Commanders organizations as Washington tries to close the gap on the defending Super Bowl champions. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes former Washington quarterback Alex Smith to the LMS pod for a discussion about Jayden Daniels' impressive rookie season and next steps, building the offense around the QB, the excitement of a new stadium, and Alex's new pain management project, PainGamePlan.com. Ben also rattles off his view of the 53-player …
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Bram grades the draft classes and how they improve or not improve the teams across the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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