Command the Commute is your go-to Washington Commanders podcast, recorded on the road to the stadium. Hosts Bob and Michael deliver real-time fan takes, game recaps, and NFL news with Burgundy & Gold passion. Whether you’re tailgating or stuck in traffic, ride along for unfiltered football talk every week.
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Send us a text Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for a sPAINfully honest Week 11 breakdown. We kick things off reliving last week’s tailgate feast, the unexpected Secret Service delays, and the cleanest Air Force 1 flyover ever. The highlight reel ends with the tailgate — because the football on the field was… tough. From there, we dig into …
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Send us a text This week, the commute was long — and the traffic just kept on coming. Bob and Mike break down another rough week for Washington, reflecting on how the season seems to be slipping away after getting smacked by the Seahawks. Between stoplights and sighs, they run through their Can’t Lose Locks, scoop up Wendy for a special “Whose Down…
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Send us a text Bob and Mike fire up the DeLorean for a nostalgic ride through Commanders history before Sunday Night Football in Seattle. The guys relive the sting of last week’s loss to Kansas City, talk about Redskins vs Commanders uniform eras, and welcome Pops for a chat about Art Monk ahead of his jersey retirement at halftime. Then it’s time …
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Week 8: Tribal Dispute - Redskins VS Chiefs
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Send us a text We hit the road for another Command the Commute — this time to a buddy’s house for a full-on Sunday Funday Ravens vs Bears watch party. We picked up Tom along the way for a fresh “Who’s Down?” segment before locking in our Can’t-Lose Locks for the week. Then it was time to face the music — a brutal recap of last week’s collapse again…
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Send us a text Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for Cowboys Week! They start by recapping last week’s tough loss to Da Bears before locking in their Can’t Lose Locks for Week 7. Then it’s all eyes on the Commanders vs Cowboys matchup, with clips from both coaches and plenty of classic Command the Commute energy as the guys break down what i…
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Send us a text It’s Monday Night Football, and Mike and Bob are driving through the rain to Northwest Stadium with some deep dish pizza riding shotgun. We kick things off by recapping last week’s big win over the Chargers before introducing a brand-new segment — “Just Quit Already.” https://open.spotify.com/show/798L3dh3nsZYGSD4OLWmk4?si=YjU9G0X_Ry…
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Send us a text For this week’s episode, Mike and I break down Washington’s tough loss to Atlanta and relive all the best moments from the tailgate party I hosted. Then we dive into our “Can’t Lose Locks” segment, giving our Week 5 picks and predictions. We also hit on the latest NFL news from around the league before turning our attention to Washin…
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Send us a text This week’s ride takes us south as Washington heads to Atlanta. We kick things off by recapping last week’s battle with the Raiders, sharing our one-of-a-kind National Anthem experience, and breaking down everything we liked (and didn’t) from the game. Then we widen the lens with some takes on league news, this year’s Hall of Fame in…
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Send us a text Mike and I were joined by a packed lineup of guests as we broke down Washington’s matchup against the Raiders. From game reactions to heated debates, everyone had a take in this one. We also turned up the energy looking ahead to the Salisbury Alumni Game — hyping the tailgate, traditions, and all the excitement that’s coming with it.…
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Week 2: (TNF) Tundra Night Football
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Send us a text Back in the home studio for our first away game, Mike and Bob break down Washington’s dominant Week 1 win over the Giants. We ranked our New York–themed tailgate food, looked back at our Week 1 picks, and checked in on how Bob’s fantasy squad performed. Then we turned the focus to Lambeau Field, previewing the Thursday night showdown…
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Send us a text Mike and Bob hit the road bright and early for the season opener against the Giants. On the commute down, they dive into a full New York–themed tailgate menu, share their predictions for the matchup, and lock in a few NFL-wide bets. Along the way, the pod gets its very first caller, the rain clears just in time for the tailgate, and …
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of Command the Commute, Mike and Bob settle into the home studio to break down the latest in Washington football. We kick things off with the big news—Terry McLaurin signing his new extension—and give our quick thoughts on the 53-man roster. Then Pops joins the show for a special segment, where we go game-by-ga…
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Send us a text The Command the Commute van rolled out bright and early at 6:30 AM for our first real road clash of the season: Washington vs. Baltimore. This time, we brought along not one, but two special guests—including Bob’s mom—who helped bring a whole new vibe to the pod. With no traffic in sight, the ride was smooth, the conversation was liv…
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Send us a text The Command the Commute crew is rolling into our first home game of the year as the Bengals come to town for Monday Night Football. Preseason week two brings us traffic jams, heavy rain, and plenty to break down on the road to the stadium. We’re also debuting our brand-new segment, “Who’s Down”—you won’t want to miss it. https://www.…
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Send us a text We’re off and running! In the very first episode of Command the Commute, Bob and Mike hit record as they leave the driveway on the way to watch the Commanders’ preseason opener vs. the Patriots. You’ll get raw takes, camp chatter, quarterback talk, fan frustrations, and a pit stop at the bar — all captured in real time. No edits. No …
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