In this chaotic and hilarious episode of Washed, former NFL star Leonte Carroo and Rolling Stone columnist Michael Embrich throw everything on the table—from picking their Starting 5 flag football players for the 2028 Olympics to debating if Google’s new Veo 3 AI video model is the beginning of the end (or just the start of better deepfakes). We pi…

🎙️ Hosted by Leonte Carroo & Michael Embrich I was Trump's esteemed guest at a veterans event — Steve Politi joins the Washed Podcast for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep convo on Jersey sports, calling out nonsense, and what it really takes to run for office. From the Rutgers sidelines to the political trenches, we ask the question: can a sport…

🎙️ Hosted by Leonte Carroo & Michael Embrich Mike goes off on why he hates billionaires 💰🔥We break down unconscious bias in sports and life 🧠we take a wild slang quiz (who knew what Glizzy's are?) and we unpack the insane Trump story about how ICE kidnaps a college students 😳Tap in — this one’s unfiltered. This episode blends politics, pop culture,…

New York Jets and Rutgers standout Bless Austin joins us to talk about one of the toughest comebacks in football—tearing his ACL twice and still making it to the NFL. From rehab hell to draft day dreams, Bless breaks down what it really takes to defy the odds, silence the doubters, and ball out on Sundays. This one’s for every underdog chasing some…

In this episode of Washed, Leonte Carroo takes you inside the NFL Draft — the nerves, the pressure, the excitement, and the reality behind the scenes. From draft day calls to life-changing moments, Leonte shares his personal story and lessons learned along the way. Michael Embrich jumps in with his perspective on handling high-stakes situations. If…

What’s the real price of power? In this episode, we break down the true cost of running for office—money, pressure, and everything they don't tell you. Leonte Carroo opens up about being Jamaican, being adopted, and finding identity through football. Michael Embrich talks policy, politics, and campaign money. Plus, we debate our favorite all-time r…

How do music, politics, sports, and hip hop shape American history? In this episode, we connect the dots—presidential speeches, halftime shows, protest anthems, and locker room debates. From Tupac to Teddy Roosevelt, we’re breaking down the culture and the policies that define this country. \Leonte Carroo and Michael Embrich bring the heat with the…

Leonte Carroo and Michael Embrich break down Colin Kaepernick’s iconic knee and the ripple effects it had across the NFL, the military, and politics. From behind-the-scenes stories in the league to real talk from Navy deployments and Capitol Hill, this episode dives into what it really means to take a stand. Connect with us: https://www.instagram.c…

In our latest episode of Washed, we talk about what it really means to start over—whether you're leaving the NFL, the military, or just hitting a wall in life. From locker rooms to war zones, we’ve both had to rebuild from the ground up. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their first chapter ended too soon—and is ready to write a better sec…