Best Tate Edwards Podcasts (2025)

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COMMAND FAN: Washington Improves to 2-1 After a Dominate Win Over the Raiders 20:37

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Send us a text Mariota shines as he leads the Commanders to a 41-24 victory in front of a sold out Northwest Stadium! All 3 phases were dialed in and made plays when the opportunity occurred even WITHOUT JD5. Very good sign as we head into Week 4 against Atlanta. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…

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"A Foolish Marriage Vow": John Dryden's Marriage a la Mode and Amphitryon 30:49

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Send us a text For our second episode on John Dryden, we'll talk about two of his plays which marked an innovation in the tragi-comic romance: Marriage a la Mode and Amphitryon. We'll discuss the "split-plot" play, the exorcising of Restoration political anxieties, and why we sometimes mock that which we cherish. Additional sound clip from Monty Py…

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Look To Bounce Back Against The Raiders 22:13

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Send us a text Big game early on in the season for Washington, dare I say a MUST WIN game? Listen to hear my analysis and prediction on the contest Sunday at 1:00 PM EST on FOX! Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards

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Ma (Tate Taylor, 2019) 53:43

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In this episode, we get a little too close to the friendly woman who lives in town... Today, we discuss Ma (2019), the horror film starring Octavia Spencer as Sue Ann ("Ma"), in which a group of high school students get wrapped up in her pursuit of vengeance against those who wronged her when she was younger. Join us as we talk about the the horror…

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COMMAND FAN: EB Of The Sports Junkies Hops On The Podcast To Talk Jayden and This Sunday's Matchup Against The Raiders 29:05

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Send us a text Thanks again to EB for taking the time to come on the podcats and talk Skins with me. Always great to talk with a Sports Junkie (go listen to their show on 106.7 The Fan)! Great conversation on where the team stands as of now and looking at future contests for Washington. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan EB So…

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Fall To 1-1 After A 27-18 Loss In Green Bay 28:26

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Send us a text Not the best outing for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a Primetime slot, as they lose 27-18. Losing Austin Ekeler and Deatrich Wish Jr. are two tough blows for this team along with other notable injuries. Listen to hear all the up to date news in Washington since Thursday Night! Socials: X/Twitter: @Command_Fan Instagram: @comm…

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Pearl (Ti West, 2022) 1:16:53

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Matthew and Stacey sit down to talk about Ti West's 2022 slasher Pearl, starring Mia Goth as the titular antiheroine in this prequel to X. Join us as we discuss the film's representations of the American (immigrant's) dream and the history of cinema, as well as whether we might consider this film a contemporary contribution to American folk horror.…

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COMMAND FAN: Packers Week 2 Preview And Game Prediction 21:37

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Send us a text The Commanders will travel to Lambeau field to take on the Packers for Amazon Prime's first broadcast of the 2025-26 season on TNF. Listen to hear my analysis and prediction for a pair of 1-0 teams that have Super Bowl expectations! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Start The Season Off 1-0 After a 21-6 Win Over The Giants 22:33

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Send us a text Commanders have now beat the Giants in 3 consecutive games which is the first time since 1999-2000! They beat the Giants 21-6 in a convincing fashion. Washington now gets ready to play this Thursday Night in Lambeau Field against the Packers. Listen to hear my reaction and analysis from the Commanders win! Thank you for listening and…

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"The Amendment of Vices": John Dryden's Satires 37:43

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Send us a text Once hailed as the towering literary figure of the Restoration age, John Dryden is little known now by the general reader. Let's take care of that with a close look at his most enduring works, the poetical satires Mac Flecknoe and Absalom and Achitophel. Mac Flecknoe text: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44181/mac-flecknoe Abs…

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It Comes at Night (Trey Edward Shults, 2017) 53:19

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In this episode, Stacey and Matthew sit down to talk about Trey Edward Shults' It Comes at Night (2017), starring Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. This post-apocalyptic horror film explores the dynamics of two families who decide to live in the same house in hopes of increasing their chances of …

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COMMAND FAN: Giants Week 1 Preview And Game Prediction 20:43

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Send us a text The NFL Season is FINALLY upon us! In this episode I discuss my game preview for the home opener against the division rival New York Giants. I give my keys to the game and also some of my favorite prop bets for this game. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…

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COMMAND FAN: Predicting All 32 NFL Teams Records And Super Bowl Pick For The 2025-26 Season 53:13

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Send us a text Listen to hear my record predictions for every team in the NFL for this upcoming season! I also predict the playoffs and give my Super Bowl pick. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards

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Jaws (Steven Spielberg, 1975) 1:07:39

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On this special, slightly-out-of-the-ordinary episode of Fear of the Dark, Matthew and Stacey celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's classic, Jaws. Join us as we geek out over the film together. We chat about our favorite lines and funny moments, the iconicity of the shark in horror, and how a movie like Jaws imagines the animal as co…

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Narrow Down The Roster To 53 And Extend All-Pro WR Terry Mclaurin 25:35

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Send us a text Commanders have their initial 53 man roster in place and I review it and give my thoughts. The organization also extended WR Terry Mclaurin to a 3 Year 97 million dollar deal with 44.65 guaranteed and a 30 million dollar signing bonus! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…

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Puritans in Arcadia: Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor, and Pastoralism 42:29

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Send us a text Since they wrote in 17th century Massachusetts, poets Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor are often overlooked in surveys of English literature. Today, though, we'll bring them back into the fold as we look at how their puritanical religious beliefs engaged with the pastoral and metaphysical poetic traditions that celebrated "Arcadia,"…

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His House (Remi Weekes, 2020) 56:43

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On this episode, Matthew and Stacey talk about the 2020 horror film His House directed by Remi Weekes. The film stars Wunmi Mosaku as Rial and Sope Dirisu as Bol, a South Sudanese couple fleeing to London for asylum, as they find themselves struggling to conform to the pressures of belonging in England while also being haunted by the ghosts of thei…

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COMMAND FAN: Review Of The Commanders Loss To The Bengals 31-17 On MNF 15:36

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Send us a text The starting groups defitnetley did more positive than negative things. Jayden Daniels and co. had a stellar 4 play touchdown drive and left it at that. This team is going to be great but they need Terry. Listen to hear my full reaction and thoughts! Thank you for the support. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram:@command_fan…

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COMMAND FAN: Brian Robinson Trade Rumors Are Circulating Around The NFL 15:33

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Send us a text Brian Robinson may have played his last snaps as a member of the Washington organization. Was reported today that the Commanders are shopping the former Crimson Tide running back in trade talks. I also preview tonights contest against the Cincinnati Bengals and who to watch for in the game. Thank you for listening! Socials: Twitter/X…

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Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero, 1968) 1:02:30

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In this episode, we stave off the zombie apocalypse by heading to the second floor and taking out the staircase... Join us as we talk about George A. Romero's 1968 film, Night of the Living Dead, the symbolism of the farmhouse in the 60s, the doomed heroism of our protagonist Ben (played by Duane Jones), and the sociopolitical milieu of the film's …

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Final Destination (2000) and Bloodlines (2025) 39:02

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"AUTOPSY IN PROGRESS"... On this episode of Fear of the Dark, Stacey and Matthew chat about Final Destination (2000) in tandem with the newest installment in the franchise, Final Destination Bloodlines (2025). We reminisce a bit on what it was like for us to first see the original, and then we discuss the role of William Bludworth, played by the la…

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COMMAND FAN: Washington Releases The First Un-Official Depth Chart Of The Off-Season 24:37

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Send us a text The Commanders dropped the first depth chart of the off-season and I go over in detail of what it could mean for this weeks contest against the Patriots. I also go over updates from camp of who has impressed and what the media has noticed out at practice! Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. Socials: Twitter/X: @Comman…

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The Ambiguity of Wit: William Wycherly's The Country Wife 40:12

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Send us a text Charles II reopened the theatres in 1660 and inaugurated the second golden age of the English stage. Today's show looks at one of the bawdiest plays to come from the period, a "comedy of manners" whose clever use of language points to the reality of style over substance. The Country Wife text: https://theater.lafayette.edu/wp-content…

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Blink Twice (Zoë Kravitz, 2024) 1:01:45

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On this episode, Matthew and Stacey are joined by Rosette Simityan, a fellow UC Davis colleague in the English Department. Join us as we talk about Zoë Kravitz's 2024 psychological thriller, Blink Twice, which stars Naomi Ackie as Frida, a cocktail server, and Channing Tatum as Slater King, a tech CEO who invites Frida and her friend, Jess (Alia Sh…

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COMMAND FAN: Terry McLaurin Requests A Trade From The Commanders 14:32

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Send us a text Terry Mclaurin and his camp have informed the Commanders that they request a trade OUT of Washington. Not going to happen! Listen to hear my thoughts on the request. Thank you for listening and supporting the pod! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Intsagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards

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COMMAND FAN: Training Camp Is Underway In Ashburn and Terry Shows Up... Late 20:49

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Send us a text It is that time of year... TRAINING CAMP! Football is so close to being all we consume for months on end. Commanders have had 5 practices thus far and boy is it exciting! Listen to my analysis of what has transpired so far at camp! Thank you for listening and supporting the pod. Socials: X/Twitter: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fa…

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Midsommar (Ari Aster, 2019) 56:18

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On this episode of Fear of the Dark, Stacey and Matthew talk about Midsommar, the 2021 broad-daylight horror film directed by Ari Aster that came out six years ago this month. The film stars Florence Pugh as Dani, a young woman who has just tragically lost her immediate family and decides to join her boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor), and a handfu…

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Sign Super Bowl MVP Edge Rusher Von Miller And Terry Mclaurin Contract Presser Notes 24:11

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Send us a text Von Miller to DC is a big move. Miller is a savy savy vet that wants another chance at a Super Bowl victory, and he views Washington as a place for that! 2 years ago Miller wouldn't have even considered Washington... boy how the times have changed! I also discuss Terry Mclaurin's presser that was held and give my thoughts and notes a…

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Ex Machina (Alex Garland, 2014) 31:33

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Do you know the thought experiment of Mary in a black and white room? Join Matthew and Stacey as they discuss Ex Machina, the 2014 sci-fi thriller starring Alicia Vikander as an android named Ava, who is put to the Turing test by a programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) under the watchful supervision of his CEO (Oscar Isaac). We chat about binary gender con…

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Release New Alternate Uniforms For The 2025-26 Season 17:36

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Send us a text The Commanders reviled their "Super Bowl Era" alternate jerseys, and it is a blast from the past. The organization is treading back into the Redskins era and the new jerseys look exactly like how the old Burgandy & Gold looked! An amazing job by Josh Harris and this ownership group! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @comman…

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Alien: Romulus (Fede Álvarez, 2024) 56:40

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On this episode, Matthew and Stacey discuss the newest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus (2024), where a group of human space colonists and one android attempt to escape their planet. Tune in as we talk about the juggling act of horror in this film, from the figure of the Black android to anxieties around monstrous futurity. Film: …

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On The Battle of the Boyne 29:12

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Send us a text Today marks the anniversary of one of the most mythologized battles in Anglo-Irish history: the Battle of the Boyne. In July of 1690, King William III soundly defeated James II and secured Ireland's Protestant supremacy while sowing the seeds for centuries of violent conflict. The battle also marks the debut of one of Ireland's most …

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Tea and Revolution: Nahum Tate's "Panacea" 23:13

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Send us a text As Americans celebrate Independence Day, I'm here once again to remind them of the debt American independence owes to English literature and history. Stick in the mud. Today, we look at a genuinely weird poem that allegorizes the Glorious Revolution of 1688 (an event that would lay the groundwork for the American Revolution nearly a …

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Ep. 71: Artist and DJ Elijah on Independence, Creativity, and Closing the App. 34:54

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Writer, DJ, lecturer and creative provocateur Elijah joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about his new book Close The App, Make The Ting: Transformative Prompts For The Modern Artist. In this wide-ranging conversation, they chat about how his Yellow Squares project has grown from Instagram prompts into a global project of installations, lectures, billbo…

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Predator (John McTiernan, 1987) 29:48

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Stacey and Matthew have been pushing too many pencils… On this mini-episode, we talk about the 1987 classic, Predator. Join us as we chat about how music transforms the setting of the film and if the Predator’s “color blindness” might have more than one meaning. Film: Predator (John McTiernan, 1987) Intro Music: “The Army of You” (Library of Congre…

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Aphra Behn's Oroonoko: Blurring History and Romance 35:18

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Send us a text In today's chinwag, we'll explore a candidate for the first novel in English by the first professional female writer in English: Oroonoko by Aphra Behn (1688). It's the story of an African prince and his beloved, who are betrayed into slavery and do not live happily ever after. The novel seems a modest heroic romance, but I think Ms.…

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COMMAND FAN: Is Jayden Daniels A Top 10 QB In The NFL? 22:24

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Send us a text In this episode, I cover the possibilities of the Commanders getting new jerseys and possibly going back to the old design when we once were formally known as "Redskins". I also cover a article that did not have Jayden Daniels listed as a top 10 QB in the league. Thank you for listening! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @C…

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The Descent (Neil Marshall, 2005) 58:05

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On this episode of Fear of the Dark, Matthew and Stacey talk about the 2005 film The Descent, which follows a group of women who go on a caving trip in Appalachia in honor of one of their friends who has recently passed. We ask ourselves: where does the true horror of this film really lie? Is it with the blind, cryptid crawlers who hunt the women a…

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Nosferatu (Robert Eggers, 2024) 22:54

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In this mini-episode of Fear of the Dark, Stacey and Matthew follow up on the previous episode with a short conversation on Robert Eggers’ 2024 adaptation of Nosferatu. Join us for a not-so-sympathetic take on this particular rendition of the vampire’s legacy. Film: Nosferatu (Robert Eggers, 2024) Theme Music: “Play the Game” (Library of Congress F…

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COMMAND FAN: Headlines From Day 1 Of Mandatory Minicamp For Washington 19:02

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Send us a text Terry Mclaurin headlines the Commanders first day of Mandatory Minicamps by not being present due to contract disputes. Marshon Lattimore and Laremy Tunsil were both present at today's practice after not being at the voluntary portion's of OTA's. Thank you for listening and supporting the Podcast!…

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Nosferatu (Werner Herzog, 1979) 1:03:17

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In this episode, Matthew and Stacey sit down to talk about Werner Herzog’s 1979 Nosferatu and how the process of adaptation integrates both new and old conceptions of the Other. Film: Nosferatu the Vampyre (Werner Herzog, 1979) Theme Music: “Play the Game” (Library of Congress Free Music Archive) Fear of the Dark is a film podcast about race and ho…

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Sinners (Ryan Coogler, 2025) 58:23

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In the first episode of Fear of the Dark, Stacey and Matthew talk about Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s 2025 supernatural horror film. Met with immediate critical acclaim, it stars Michael B. Jordan as identical twins Smoke and Stack, whose Mississippi juke joint gets terrorized by vampires on opening night. Is Sinners really a horror film? What is the rol…

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Fear of the Dark Podcast Trailer 3:36

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They’re here…! And by “they” we mean “us.” Welcome to Fear of the Dark, a podcast on race and horror with Dr. Matthew Vernon and Stacey Baran. In this brief trailer, we share a little bit about who we are, our approaches to talking about film, and who we hope is listening. Fear of the Dark is a film podcast about race and horror. Hosted by Dr. Matt…

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Dear Diary: Samuel Pepys, John Evelyn, and Navel-Gazing as History 39:52

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Send us a text Today we look at the diary, a form of writing that became extraordinarily popular over the course of the 1600s. We'll especially look at famous diarists such as John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys, who not only chronicle details of their personal lives, but also give first hand accounts of the dramatic history of the period: the Restoration…

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COMMAND FAN: Predicting The Commanders 2025 Schedule 25:47

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Send us a text I predicted the entire Commanders schedule game by game. 13-4 ain't too shabby! Let me know your thoughts on the games and thank you for listening! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards

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A Parody of Pomposity: Samuel Butler's Hudibras 25:35

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Send us a text I'm back before you even had a chance to miss me! Today, a bit of a genealogy of a now little read mock epic -- Samuel Butler's Hudibras -- which takes Chaucer and Spenser and Jonson and Cervantes, mixes them all up into a gloopy goo, and sprays it all over lemon-sucking Puritans! Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the…

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COMMAND FAN: ESPN Fantasy Expert Mike Clay Joins The Pod To Talk Fantasy Football And Commanders 2025 Schedule 32:27

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Send us a text Huge thanks to Mike for coming on the Podcast and having a great discussion! One of the best guys for Fantasy Football information ahead of your fantasy drafts and in-season rankings! Make sure you check out his work at ESPN.com and all the other platforms mentioned. Thank you for listening and the continued support. Mike's Socials: …

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COMMAND FAN: EB From The Sports Junkies Joins The Pod To Talk The Commanders 2025 Schedule Release 27:26

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Send us a text Thanks to EB for joining the Pod on Schedule release day! Had a awesome conversation covering all things schedule related to the Skins. Thank you for listening.By Tate Edwards

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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Have 2 Games Confirmed By The League Office Ahead Of Tomorrows Full Schedule Release 16:10

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Send us a text The Skins will be traveling to Madrid, Spain on Week 11 to take on the Miami Dolphins in the NFL's first ever game in Spain! They will also play host to the Eagles on a FOX Saturday Double-Header on December 20th for Week 16! Listen to my thoughts on these games and much more intel on the schedule. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan In…

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COMMAND FAN: Official 2025 Commanders Mock Schedule 32:22

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Send us a text It is finally time to reveal my 2025 Washington Mock Schedule! Please let me know your thoughts on the mock and tell me what you like/dislike, etc. Thank you for the support of the pod as always! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards