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Fifty Gut Podcast

139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

It's Commanders commentary for the culture, and the culture is actually damned good (word to Bruce Allen).

Hosted by Paul Williams, the Fifty Gut Podcast is where Washington fans come for sharp Commanders analysis, but stay for the shade-throwing & petty grudges. Our content stays on joke time, but the nuanced & knowledgable takes on all things Burgundy & Gold always delivers!

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Episodes

Episode 137: Time For A Streak?

November 12, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Is it time for Ron Rivera's annual November late-season win streak? The fellas discuss.

Episode 136: Chase & Tez

November 03, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

We did a whole lot of yelling...Angry rants regarding this week's trades of Montez Sweat (Bears) and Chase Young (49ers) incoming...

Episode 135: The Blame Game

October 28, 2023 13:32 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Lots of finger pointing going on around the fan base after the humiliating 14-7 road loss in New York. Cliff and Paul try to make sense of the disappointing start.

Episode 134: Not Must Win, Can't Lose

October 20, 2023 16:37 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB

The Commanders head to East Rutherford, NJ to take on the 1-5 Giants in what is shaping up to be another "can't lose" game for Washington. (Some of) the guys are worried that the road team could come out flat, like they did versus Arizona and Chicago. Some other's think the worry is overblown.

Episode 133: Do The A-Town Stomp

October 13, 2023 16:45 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Can we trust the Commanders to handle business in Atlanta versus the Falcons this Sunday fresh off a three-game skid? The guys (well, some of us) are skeptical. But we will discuss how they can pull off the win in the dirty.

Episode 132: Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This

October 12, 2023 15:32 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

After losing three straight, the latest of which was a 20-point loss to the previously winless Bears, we are left with lots of questions and not many answers. Cliff and Paul join up to try and make sense of the Commanders.

Episode 131: Bear Down

October 05, 2023 01:38 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Short week, so short memories. Cali Chris (by the way of Va) joins the guys to talk Sam Howell, moral victories and a must win/can’t lose game coming on Thursday night vs. the winless Chicago Bears

Episode 130: Bird Activity

September 30, 2023 14:52 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

The guys discuss the trip up 95 North to take on division rival and defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. How do the Commanders pull off the upset against Philly?

Episode 129: Clear Eye View

September 28, 2023 17:03 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MB

On a rewatch of the 37-3 beatdown from the Bills on Sunday, Cliff and Paul discuss the skinny on what is happening to Sam Howell, Eric Bieniemy and the offense as a whole. And what does this beatdown ultimately mean for the 2023 Commanders?

Episode 128: The Mile High Club

September 21, 2023 16:25 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

The guys are back from Denver (shoutout the the good folks in Colorado. The vibes were immaculate). What did we learn from the 35-33 win over the Broncos, besides that a walk-off Hail Mary would raise from blood pressure to dangerous levels?

Episode 127: Broncos Country, Lets Ride

September 15, 2023 23:29 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

The guys recap the entire Week One experience. What was the atmosphere like for the first post- game Dan Snyder and how come the Cardinals game was such close call? Then, we preview the inter conference clash against the Denver Broncos, in will be an early must-have for the home team.

Episode 126: Cardinals Quickie

September 09, 2023 14:38 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

A new season/era in Washington kicks off Sunday vs. the tanking Arizona Cardinals.

Episode 125: Prove It Season

September 09, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Dan being out the door doesn't already make this season a wash. It is a pivotal year in Washington with several jobs up for grabs. The guys discuss whats on the line for the 2023 Commanders; namely Josh Harris, Ron Rivera, Eric Bieniemy and Sam Howell.

Episode 124: Streak Busters, Howell’s Arrival and Jonathan Taylor?

August 23, 2023 14:28 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

More like Sauced Harris, the coping from the bammas up North, Sam Howell shines in front of a Nat’l audience, Cole Turner’s emergence and should we call the Colts about JT?

Episode 123: Haynesworth, Jamin, EB and the Browns

August 10, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

A fee items of off the field drama before we talk about the Friday night preseason opener @ the Cleveland Browns.

Episode 123 - Haynesworth, Jamin, EB and the Browns

August 10, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

A fee items of off the field drama before we talk about the Friday night preseason opener @ the Cleveland Browns.

Episode 122: One Week Down

August 02, 2023 16:41 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

The guys discuss what we learned on the field during the first week of Commanders training camp. We also touch on the late signings of Bryon Pringle & Michael Badgley, the recent fan resurgence, Don Geronimo and are we still doing this name debate thing forreal?

Episode 121: We Still Doing This?

July 25, 2023 20:22 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

The boys share their thoughts on the local reaction 72 hours into the post-Snyder area. Then, we dive back in (unfortunately) to the name debate.

Episode 120: The Dan Pod

July 22, 2023 13:58 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

One finally farewell from the boys to the worst sports owner in the history of American sports, Daniel Snyder. https://omny.fm/shows/the-kevin-sheehan-show/howard-eskin-warns-commanders-fans-of-josh-harris?in_playlist=podcast

Episode 119: Draft Day '23

April 27, 2023 15:09 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

We went through 20 names that could be on the board when the Commanders make their selection at 16. Who do we like, love and hate?

Episode 118: Farewell Skipper Dan

April 26, 2023 21:43 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

We’re back off Podcast vacation just in time to bid bon voyage to Skipper Dan and 25 years of buffoonery.

Episode 117: Bird Flying High

October 01, 2022 22:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Urgh

Episode 116: Just Do Your Job

September 24, 2022 16:39 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

It’s starting to feel like 2016 all over again. The dynamic offense is a sight to see but the defense is having its issues once again. Who is responsible and how do we fix it now so they don’t tank the season?

Episode 115: Examining The Defense

September 06, 2022 02:31 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MB

The guys kick off their game week slate of shows by talking the ramification if Brian Robinson’s absence, the addition of Ryan Kerrigan to the coaching staff and breaking down the defensive personnel. Also, how much rope are we willing to give Jack Del Rio in 2022?

Episode 114: Stock Up Stock Down

August 23, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

What can we take from just two preseason games? Not much, honestly. But through about a month of training camp, we have had a few players stand out based on expectations. Likewise, some players haven't been as impressive as we would have hoped. Whose stock is up, whose stock is down and who is right where we thought they'd be?

Episode 113: 'Making The Leap' Candidates

July 27, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

We're back for a new season of Washington Commanders football! Before we get to training camp news and notes, let's catch up with some of the news over the past month. Everything between Danny subpoena dodging, Terry's new contract and the new stadium that wasn't. Then, we talk the 90 man roster. Who steps into the elite category this year? Who makes the leap from after thought to key contributor? Lastly, we talk about the few open positions that are up for grabs. 

Episode 112: What's The Move?

May 20, 2022 18:50 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

The 2022 Commanders schedule is out and the guys are here to dissect the different stretches on the calendar, which are the cities for road trips and the best matchups.

Episode 111: The Rooks

May 09, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

The 2022 NFL draft is in the books. The guys discuss the picks, the undradted free agents and which guys we will be watching the closest.

Episode 110: On The Clock ‘22

April 28, 2022 13:13 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

What’s the move at pick 11? The guys discuss their preferences, the red flags we should be looking out for and which to ignore.

Episode 109: Tampering Time

March 14, 2022 17:47 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Who is in? Who is out? Who should we bring back and who can we let test the free agency waters? The guys discuss all things Commanders free agency.

Episode 108: More About Wentz

March 13, 2022 19:58 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Let's take a closer look at the Commanders newly acquired QB1. Is the hate justified and what are rational expectations of Carson Wentz? Also, what are the ramifications for the rest of the roster now that the Commanders are on the hook for $28 million for Wentz in 2022?

Episode 107 : Wentz? Wentz! Wentz :(

March 11, 2022 14:23 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Guess co-host Cali Chris @slimceeVA taps in for Cory & Cliff as we discuss the ramifications of the Carson Wentz trade. What does this mean for the 2022 Commanders, Ron Rivera’s future and the state of our QB room?

Episode 106: Who’s QB1?

February 25, 2022 13:27 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Ron Rivera said acquiring a franchise QB would be the Commander’s top priority this offseason (No shit, Ron). The guys discuss which veteran QBs they prefer, which rookies they like the most, which QBs they’d avoid all together and how much is this all going to cost us?

Episode 105: We Are The Commanders

February 08, 2022 06:14 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

Paul, Cliff & Cory are back to discuss one of, if not the most important day in franchise history; the day they officially became the Washington Commanders. We react to the name, uniforms, presentation and our overall feelings on the re-brand. We finish the podcast with a little stadium talk as negotiations are heating up in Virginia, but can DC make a late push for the bid?

S5/E22: Pack Watch

October 30, 2021 15:20 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

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S5/E21: Danny Boy Strikes Again

October 23, 2021 15:24 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Once again, WFT is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. Scandal with Bruce Allen & Sean Taylor have this team getting the wrong headlines.

S5/E20: A-Town Stomp

October 08, 2021 14:57 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

We don’t apologize for wins. The victory in Atlanta wasn’t pretty (and exposed more issues with the team) but we’re 2-2, just like everyone expected.

S5/E19: Welcome To Atlanta

October 02, 2021 14:08 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

With a Murderer’s Row of opponents on deck, a road trip to Atlanta seems to be a must win game. How can WFT head to the dirty south and steal a win from the Falcons?

S5/E18: Problems

September 29, 2021 13:13 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

We’ve got problems folks. Through 12 quarters of football, the Washington Football Team has given us more questions than answers. The guys try and sort through what’s wrong with this team and how to fix it.

E5/E17: The Measuring Stick

September 24, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Ron Rivera called the Bills matchup a “measuring stick game”. And he’s right. This will be WFT’s stiffest challenge of the season. How do they stack up against the defending AFC East champs?

S5/E16: No Time To Die

September 16, 2021 13:04 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Short week, short memory. We discuss season-opening loss to the Chargers and how to beat the Giants on a short week.

S5/E15: Beat LA

September 10, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Welcome to Week 1! The guys touch on everything Washington Football leading up to our season-opening matchup against the LA Chargers, including Justin v. Chase, Tanya Snyder's name gaff, where does this roster rank and our 10 keys to the game.  :21 - Justin Herbert v. Chase Young  10:13 - News & notes 18:55 - The name leak 24:10 - Ranking the ‘21 rosters 53:50 - 10 Keys to the game 1:32:20 - Week 1 Trivia

S5/E14: The 53

September 02, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 59 MB

The guys deep dive on Washington's "final" 53 man roster. What moves surprised us the most? Where do we think they'll look to add free agents? How much better do we think this roster is than it was when Ron arrive? 

S5/E13: More About Nothing

August 24, 2021 21:12 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MB

As the NFL approaches the cutdown to 53, we examine how the WFT figures to be shaping up with one preseason game to go.

S5/E12: Locked In

August 20, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Notes from Ashburn, including who impressed v. the Patriots, thoughts on the cut to 85 and what’s going on with the name leaks?

S5/E11: Electric Slide

July 30, 2021 14:13 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

Recap of WFT training camp day 2, including Jason Wright, Curtis/Ioannidis on the COVID list, Dyami’s impact and why DeAndre Carter has a leg up on his opps.

Bonus Pod: A1 Since Day 1

July 29, 2021 03:06 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

A quick recap of our thoughts from day one of WFT training camp.

S5/E9: Let’s Go Camping

July 28, 2021 12:23 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

The guys discuss Jon Allen’s contract, Rodgers2DC 2022, and some of the most intriguing training camp questions surrounding the WFT heading into this week

S5/E8: NFC East Preview

July 19, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

Will Washington become the first team in nearly two decades to repeat as NFC East division champions? How do they stack up against their divisional opponents? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each team? The guys discuss their thoughts on what’s to come in 2021.

S5/E7: Summer Of Expectations

July 09, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Where does the 2021 WFT stack up realistically to the lofty expectations the NFL community is placing on them? Are they taking it too far or does this team have what it takes to make a run? Also, we discuss the results of the Beth Wilkinson investigation and will Daniel Snyder learn anything from the past 11 months? Lastly, we do some house cleaning with the Chase Young OTA situation, the Morgan Moses x Charles Leno Jr. swap and do we have a real QB controversy brewing with Taylor Heinicke an...