We kick off the show fired up that the Nationals are finally back in action but the excitement is tempered a bit by their opponent: the Chicago Cubs. The Rooster breaks down the upcoming series, shares his predictions, and lays out exactly what the Nats need to do to stay competitive. Then, we shift gears to football. Conor Orr just dropped 100 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season, and we dive into the wildest, most surprising, and most thought-provoking ones. Agree, disagree, or completely stunned; we’ve got thoughts.

After a pre-show discussion around the office, the Rooster kicks things off by questioning whether tanking in the NBA actually benefits teams long-term. Using Oklahoma City and Indiana as examples of smart rebuilding through patience and development, the crew also examines the Washington Wizards’ post-Wall and Beal strategy and revisits the Sixers’ “Trust the Process” era as a key case study. Shifting gears, we break down the Nationals’ weekend series against the Diamondbacks, highlighted by a wild 10-run first inning on Saturday. The Rooster offers a balanced take on the Nats’ performance, analyzing the pitching, defense, and offensive sparks. In the final hour, things heat up as AMAC and the Rooster debate Mike Florio’s recent claim that the Commanders knew they’d lose to the Eagles in the NFC Championship. Plus, we touch on Deion Sanders' take on Shedeur’s pre-draft plans and react to the news of Saquon Barkley landing the Madden 26 cover.

Florio recently claimed that the Commanders knew they were going to lose to the Eagles in their NFC Championship matchup, sparking a lively debate between AMAC and the Rooster over whether the game was truly competitive. Tune in for that back-and-forth and more, including Deion Sanders’ thoughts on Shedeur Sanders’ pre-draft process, all in our final hour.

We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Nationals’ weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighted by an explosive 10-run first inning on Saturday. The Rooster dives into the pitching rotation, defensive performance, and offensive output, offering a balanced critique of the Nats' overall solid play, while pointing out both encouraging signs and areas that fell short. We wrap up the hour with a discussion on Saquon Barkley, following the news that the Eagles’ star running back will grace the cover of Madden 26.

After a pre-show discussion around the office, the Rooster kicks off the conversation by questioning whether tanking in the NBA truly benefits an organization. He points to Oklahoma City and Indiana as strong examples of teams that have successfully rebuilt their rosters through patience and smart development. We also examine the Washington Wizards' strategy in the post-Wall and Beal era, and take a closer look at the Sixers’ “Trust the Process” approach as a case study in long-term rebuilding.

It's a Feel Good Friday and the Nats are cooking! Setting a franchise record last night, the Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners with 7 runs in the 10th. Plus, we discuss the fate of Brian Robinson Jr. Will he still be the starter by the time we get to week 18?

The Nats set a franchise record last night, scoring 7 runs in the 10th inning the most in team history vs the Seattle Mariners. The young guys are coming along quite nicely, could they hit .500 sooner than we think?

PFF ranked Brian Robinson the 31st out of 32 RBs in the NFL. Do you think he'll be the starter by week 18?

We continue our discussion on Brian Robinson Jr. will he remain the starter? Then Rooster and Max get into the handshake lines between the Panthers and the Hurricanes. Finally, Dumb Dumb of the Day!

After Jalen Ramsey posted a cryptic tweet suggesting his time in Miami could be ending, Chris Russell ("The Rooster") speculated on the possibility of the star cornerback joining the Washington Commanders. He praised Ramsey's talent, discussed trade possibilities, including a bold hypothetical deal involving Daron Payne, and debated the team's championship potential with AMAC. Their spirited exchange continued into the next hour, as the conversation shifted between Washington's realistic aspirations and the implications of acquiring Ramsey. The show also touched on the Knicks' playoff struggles and featured Nationals announcer Charlie Slowes analyzing the team's inconsistent performance. Reactions followed to Mike Rizzo’s sharp interview, including his response to Ken Rosenthal’s critical article, while a brief controversy involving an erroneous email about Alex Ovechkin’s retirement stirred discussion before the show concluded with its “Dum Dum of the Day” segment.