Command The Commute

Command The Commute

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Command The Commute episodes

  • Week 15: Throwing Darts for a W

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    Mike and Bob are back in the home office after another brutal loss — this time breaking down what went wrong against the Vikings and why it felt uglier than the score. The guys briefly react to RG3’s comments comparing Jayden Daniels to his early days in Washington, and then pivot to the most unexpected headline of the week: Philip Rivers coming out of retirement.


    As always, the NFC East is on the docket with both Mike and Bob making their Beast & Least selections before turning the page to the next matchup. What does a showdown with the New York Giants really look like, and where can the Commanders actually find an edge?


    Same commute energy — just fewer miles and more frustration.


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    57 min
  • Week 14: Command & Conquer? or Pillage & Plunder?

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    Mike and Bob are back on the road, recapping last week’s game and trying to make sense of another wild chapter in this Commanders season. We roll into our Week 14 Can’t Lose Locks, followed by another round of NFC East: Beast & Least — where both of us made some surprisingly bold picks. Then we break down what Washington needs to do to conquer the Minnesota Vikings and keep hope alive. Buckle up… things might get a little Norse this week.


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    53 min
  • Week 13: Mile High Hopes

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    In Week 13, Bob and Mike are headed back to Northwest Stadium for Sunday Night Football as the Commanders take on the Denver Broncos. The episode kicks off with a Thanksgiving recap — from the food to the football — before diving straight into this week’s Can’t Lose Locks and all the chaos that comes with their picks. The guys roll into NFC EAST: BEAST & LEAST, where Bob names his Beast from outside the division. They wrap things up with what Washington needs to do to beat Denver under the lights and preview the tailgate menu featuring Bob’s legendary Ka-Bobs. A fun, flavorful, SNF-ready breakdown for all Commanders fans.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • Week 12: Bye Bye Bye, to the Season

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    Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for the Week 12 bye, and there’s plenty to unpack. The guys kick things off by recapping Washington’s rough trip to Madrid and the sPAINful loss to the Miami Dolphins. Mike updates the official Tailgate Food Power Rankings — and yes, a new contender makes a surprising jump.


    Then it’s time for the weekly wagers in “Can’t Loose Locks”, where Bob and Mike place their bets, make their picks, and talk through the NFL slate. The momentum continues with the new fan-favorite segment “NFC East: From Beast to Least,” featuring  wrestling energy from Skateboo, and the incoming Hard Knocks chaos.


    To wrap it all up, the guys look ahead to the offseason: what Washington fans should watch for, what needs to change, and what it’s really going to take to rebuild this team.


    It’s the bye-week episode you didn’t know you needed — fun, honest, and full of Burgundy & Gold therapy.


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Week 11: sPAINful season so far

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    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 where the Commanders truly stand heading into the matchup in Madrid, the pulse of the fan base, and what this team actually needs to get back on track. Then it’s time for our Week 11 “Can’t Lose Locks” 🔒 — because even if Washington keeps hurting us, our picks still give us hope.

    We also debut our new segment “NFC East: Beast to Least,” where we sort out the division’s roller-coaster rise and fall, and decide who’s dominating and who’s free-falling. spoiler… it’s Washington.

    Finally, we wrap with our predictions for Commanders vs. Dolphins in Spain — and whether Washington can flip the sPAIN back into Spain.

    Another week, another therapy session. Let’s get into it.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Week 10: We Were Lion to Ourselves

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    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” segment, and brace themselves for a matchup with the Lions that feels a little too on the nose.


    It’s a slightly depressing episode — but honest, real, and exactly how the fan base is feeling right now. Misery loves company… and at least we’ve still got each other on the commute.


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    1 hr 28 min
  • Week 9: Throwback to the Future

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    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 for picks, predictions, and a full breakdown of what to expect when Washington squares off with the Seahawks under the primetime lights.

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    1 hr 39 min
  • Week 8: Tribal Dispute - Redskins VS Chiefs

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    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 against the Cowboys — before shifting our focus to Monday Night Football at Arrowhead, where the Commanders look to redeem themselves against the Kansas City Chiefs.


    From tailgate talk to betting banter, it’s another ride packed with laughs, hot takes, and heartbreak.


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    1 hr 12 min
  • Week 7: Wanted: A Win

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    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 it’ll take to get back in the win column.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Week 6: Bill & Da Bears

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    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_RySTHAlD93d-6A Then it’s on to our predictions for tonight’s matchup against the Bears as we gear up for primetime. Another fun, on-the-road episode packed with laughs, hot takes, and MNF energy.


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    1 hr 59 min

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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…