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Defeating the Curse (DTC)
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Welcome to DC! This show is a unique blend of sports + pop culture, with a pinch of politics... after all DC is the capital of the world! Cursed or not we can debate, but we are always focused on OUR teams! If you want a fans raw perspective on the Football Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, or Wizards this is the show for you!
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#Capitals Down 3-1; #Wizards Down to 6; #Commanders Schedule Released; OMC Blades of Glory
May 15, 202501:17:15Tap to summarizeThe boys are suffering through a strong "DC CURSE" week and it shows on their faces and in their voices. The #Capitals are on the brink of elimination, the #Wizards had a chance to rebuild fast but now can't, the #Nationals can't seem to win back to back games, and the Commanders have a billion primetime games... we know how that goes... just a tough tough week for DC sports fans. Plus the OMC revisits Blades of Glory for movie club.
Transcribe →DC Draft 2027; Caps Drop Game 1 to 'Canes; NBA Playoffs Roundup; OMC Pineapple Express
May 8, 202501:02:19Tap to summarizeThe boys have a plethora of topics to discuss on the show this week including the big big news that required one commissioner, one owner, one mayor, and a PRESIDENT to announce! Capitals stumble vs 'Canes in game one but only Joe is panicked... FP says carry-on and do NOT freak out! ... Why is the NBA regular season and the NBA playoffs two different sports? ... the NBA playoffs are getting good with parity and upsets nightly! ... Justin Tucker cut by Ravens, Cowboys pickup a WR to help Dak and the OMC review cult favorite Pineapple Express.
Transcribe →RFK Deal; #Commanders Draft Recap; NBA/NHL Playoffs; OMC: The Accountant
Apr 30, 202501:36:59Tap to summarizeOh many what a week in DC! The Commanders got a deal done with DC to redevelop RFK and the renders look amazing! The NFL draft came and went with so many compelling storylines and "villain" arcs being created, and locally the team did a mediocre/great job... depending on whom you ask! The NBA Draft lottery is a week away, the Nationals don't stink, and the CAPS are trying their best to not-screw-things-up! Plus the boys watched the Accountant for OMC! What a week, what a show!
Transcribe →#ALLCAPS Begin Postseason; #NBA Playoffs Storylines; Easter is Underrated; OMC Reviews Sinners & Saints
Apr 23, 202501:04:34Tap to summarizeThere is a trio in the studio discussing the NHL and NBA playoffs after a spirited "holiday" debate. Turns out Joe was so annoyed with WrestleMania he demanded the cast not discuss it, meanwhile Andy and FP defend the Capitals squandering a two goal lead as "business as usual"... BUT still expect them to win and win big in game two and beyond. Finally, OMC breaks down 2010's Sinners and Saints... it was Joe's pick... many many spoilers ahead!
Transcribe →RFK Deal Nears; Commanders Draft Thoughts; Wiz Season Recap; Capitals Playoff Preview; OMC Reviews Colombiana
Apr 17, 202501:08:18Tap to summarizeFP, LP, and Joe are in the studio on the mics discussing DC sports and random happenings all over town. The RFK / DC Stadium deal appears REAL, the Commanders are one week away from the NFL draft and thinking ahead they need OL and Secondary help most notably... the Wiz have a 14% chance to land the top pick in the NBA draft and the Capitals are literally LIMPING into the playoffs. Plus, the boys discuss 2011's Colombiana on this weeks installment of the OMC.
Transcribe →Ovi Gets 895; Caps Cooling; Peak NBA; Rage Quit; OMC Reviews The Saint
Apr 8, 202501:49:06Tap to summarizeLock it in for this thiccccc episode! The boys are excited because the city is on fire over Ovi and the #Capitals. The team isn't as hot as they were but Ovi did break the record; tied at home, record set on the road, and the belly flop celebration was awesome! A few weeks back a topic was brought up regarding 90's #NBA that's still being discussed, baseball is in full swing with the #Nationals playing better, march madness is finally ending (watching live), and the boys lock in on Val Kilmer as the Saint for #OMC plus Ready Player One... it gets hot, with one person rage-quitting. Yup. Enjoy.
Transcribe →OMC Reviews True Lies
Apr 5, 202500:30:11Tap to summarizeThe Offseason Movie Club convenes to review 1994's True Lies. Andy has never seen it, Joe highly recommended it... what do you think happened??? Loaded cast, talented director, nonstop action and chatter chatter chatter providing comedic relief throughout. If you haven't seen it yourself, stream it now on HULU then come back and listen to this episode!
Transcribe →DC 3 in Action; Ovi Needs 3; March Sadness; Wizards Looking Spicy; OMC True Lies
Apr 3, 202501:30:23Tap to summarizeBit of a strange one this week with injuries and illness wrecking the cast and crew of DTC. May not be our best show ever, but the streak lives on! It doesn't happen often but all three DC pro teams might lose as of the taping, Ovi stuck on 892 but really coulda/shoula been 893 as the Caps fall flat over last few games, plus, March Mad/Sadness is almost over... can Cooper Flagg + AJ Johnson catapult the Wiz forward? Read that again... yup! They are THAT interesting and the Wiz front office KNOW what they are doing! For the weekly installment of the OMC the boys review 1994's True Lies and pay their respects to the great "Iceman" Val Kilmer... this is a 90min fatty! Enjoy!
Transcribe →OMC Reviews The Professional & Den of Thieves
Mar 28, 202500:45:04Tap to summarizeThe boys stay with the mid 1990's action/cult classics as they watch and review The Professional. The movie is the director debut of Luc Besson, the feature film debut of Natalie Portman, and the first top bill for Jean Reno. After reviewing Leon/The Professional the boys sneak in a second movie review; 2018s Den of Thieves. Many many twists ahead!
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