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Command The Commute

Command The Commute

Written by: Bob Bechtel & Michael Burger
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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 & Gold passion. Whether you’re tailgating or stuck in traffic, ride along for unfiltered football talk every week.


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Episodes
  • Divisional Round: Playoff Pressure
    Jan 17 2026

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    We’re officially in the offseason… but we’re not wasting any time. 🚗🎙️

    On this episode of Command the Commute, Bob and Mike break down the newly released “New RFK” stadium renderings — 65–70K seats, a translucent roof, climate control, and a full entertainment district… with a price tag hovering around $4B. Bob even turns it into a hilarious real-estate listing for the “next investment opportunity.”

    Then it’s coaching chaos: David Blough is named Offensive Coordinator, and we talk what it could mean for the offense, Dan Quinn’s pressure level, and early DC rumor chatter (including Brian Flores). Plus: tailgating and parking concerns — and how the metro + city setup might change the whole game day routine.

    Beast & Least is back: the Eagles earn “least” after a first-round exit and sideline drama, while the Giants take “beast” after landing John Harbaugh (who is now officially dead to us 😤).

    We wrap with playoff picks and quick hits: Bills/Broncos, 49ers/Seahawks, Texans/Patriots, Rams/Bears.

    Follow us on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok — and if you’ve been riding with us all season, leave a review, share the show, and send it to your favorite Washington fan. Hail to the Redskins/Commanders.


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    59 mins
  • WILDCARD WEEKEND: Couch Commanders
    Jan 10 2026

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    Bob and Mike kick off the postseason from the couch after Washington finishes the year 5–12, recapping the final week, the full 2025 season whiplash, and what it means heading into a massive offseason. They react to early coaching and coordinator fallout, debate who’s really calling the shots in Washington (AP vs. DQ vs. ownership), and talk through what the team has to fix to avoid another year like this.

    Then the conversation shifts league-wide to Black Monday chaos — including the shocker that rocked the AFC North: John Harbaugh out in Baltimore. The guys break down the wild Ravens–Steelers finish and bring on returning guest for a Steelers-focused pulse check, including the Tomlin debate, playoff expectations, and a few conspiracy-theory laughs.

    To wrap it up, the crew runs through wild-card weekend picks, gives their early Super Bowl lean, and sets the plan for the show: weekly playoff episodes, bracket tracking, and reactions all the way through the big game — before transitioning into the offseason grind.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Week 18: Philly Finale Finally
    Jan 4 2026

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    Bob and Mike fire up the mics one last time in the regular season to unpack a brutal Christmas loss to the Cowboys, complete with prime rib, Netflix gripes, and the familiar feeling of trailing all game. From there, they dive into one of their favorite topics: player incentives. The guys break down what’s on the line in Week 18 for names like Deebo Samuel, Sam Darnold, Saquon Barkley and more, and imagine how late-game play-calling might change when hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars are at stake.

    In their final Can’t Lose Locks of the year, Bob updates the season-long betting battle with “your friend who bets” Tom, while Mike runs through his full slate of picks and overall record. Then it’s on to a big-picture playoff and seeding breakdown around the league before shifting into “Black Monday” mode with a tiered look at head coaches on the hot seat — from Stefanski and McDaniel to Tomlin and even Andy Reid.

    They close by previewing the Week 18 Philly matchup, venting about the Commanders’ exhausting 4-win season, quarterback decisions, and expected staff changes, and teasing what’s next: a full playoff bracket run-through, offseason episodes, and a possible road trip to Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft as the start of Season Two of Command the Commute.


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    1 hr and 11 mins
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