Command The Commute

Bob Bechtel & Michael Burger

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Football

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.

1d ago

WEEK 0: 18 Weeks to go. 3 Predictions. Who’s Delusional?

Send us Fan Mail Washington Commanders 2026 season predictions are officially on the record. In this Week 0 episode of the Command the Commute podcast, Bob, Mike, and Pops go game by game through the full Washington Commanders schedule and make their official win-loss predictions for the 2026 NFL season. We break down every matchup, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and more. And somehow, after disagreeing on plenty of individual games, all three of us finish with the exact same Washington Commanders record prediction. Are we realistic? Or completely delusional? We also talk Washington Commanders roster concerns, the offensive line, the defense, Jayden Daniels, fantasy football, Joe Burrow, Bill Croskey-Merritt, and what we expect from Washington heading into Week 1. Later in the episode, we make NFL predictions from around the league: 🏈 When will Shedeur Sanders get his opportunity in Cleveland? 🏈 How long will Kirk Cousins remain the starter over Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas? 🏈 Who will be the first NFL head coach fired in 2026? 🏈 Which coaches are entering the season on the hottest seats? 🏈 Which teams could disappoint this season? 🏈 Can Washington survive a difficult opening stretch? Plus, Pops shares memories from RFK Stadium, we talk about the future Washington Commanders stadium, Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, the Redskins name, and plenty of classic Command the Commute nonsense. If you’re a Washington Commanders fan, longtime Washington Redskins fan, fantasy football player, NFL predictions fan, or just ready for the 2026 NFL season, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Command the Commute for more: Washington Commanders news Washington Commanders predictions Washington Redskins history NFL season predictions Fantasy football talk Commanders game-day reactions NFL podcast clips Redskins throwbacks Jayden Daniels coverage Washington football content The predictions are officially on tape. Now we find out who was right — and who was completely delusional. 🎙️ Command the Commute Talking about the game. Going to the game. #WashingtonCommanders #Commanders #WashingtonRedskins #Redskins #WashingtonFootball #NFL #NFL2026 #NFLPredictions #CommandersPodcast #JaydenDaniels #FantasyFootball #HTTR #RaiseHail #CommandTheCommute Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
Sep 1

Week -1: Commanders Cut Day

Send us Fan Mail COMMANDERS CUT DAY Bob and Mike react to Washington’s final preseason game, roster cuts, waiver-wire fallout, and the 53-man roster heading into Week 1. We hit Instant Replay to see where we were right — and wrong — on last week’s predictions, break down the WR room, QB3, Sam Hartman, the secondary, and the biggest concern of all: that offensive line. Plus: Cut Day winners and surprises, things get SPICY over Dan Quinn and the O-line, more Sam Hartman slander, Hail Yes • Hail • Hail No, and the usual fourth-quarter hodgepodge. We also have a special challenge for our loyal listeners in Washington, Oregon and Singapore. The preseason is over. The roster is taking shape. Next week… we start talking REAL football. Command the Commute Talking about the game. Going to the game. Half Chicken Man — Official Seasoning of the Command the Commute Tailgate. Use promo code COMMAND for 15% off your order. #Commanders #WashingtonCommanders #HTTC #NFL #CommandTheCommute Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
Aug 24

The Good, The Bad & The Bubble

Send us Fan Mail The Good, The Bad & The Bubble Two preseason games down. One left. And the Commanders’ 53-man roster is starting to take shape. Bob and Mike are back in the home studio to break down what they’ve seen through Washington’s first two preseason games — from Robert Henry Jr. and Kaytron Allen making noise in the backfield, to Amik Robertson and Quan Martin flashing on defense, and Jaden Bradley making the already-crowded WR room even more interesting with one hell of a catch in Detroit. Then we get to the questions that actually have us nervous. Did Jayden Daniels need to play at all? How worried should we be about the offensive line? Who wins these final roster spots? And are the Commanders really going to carry three quarterbacks? Plus, Washington may have finally found a kicker, we look ahead to the final preseason game in Baltimore, talk potential NFL expansion, break down what PSLs could mean for us as season-ticket holders, and debut a brand-new Command the Commute segment: HAIL YES • HAIL • HAIL NO. And somewhere along the way, a conversation about Sam Hartman’s good looks turns into Goodfellas, which somehow turns into our FIRST OFFICIAL SPONSOR. 😂 🔥 Half Chicken Man is now the Official Seasoning Sponsor of the Command the Commute Tailgate! Use promo code COMMAND for 15% OFF your order and help support the show while making whatever you’re throwing on the grill taste a hell of a lot better. Football is almost here. The roster bubble is getting smaller. And we’re just getting started. 🎙️ Command the Commute Talking about the game. Going to the game. Hail to the Commanders. 🍻🏈 Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
Aug 15

Buckle Up, Football is Back!

Send us Fan Mail The offseason is over, the commute is back, and Bob and Mike are headed to Northwest Stadium for the Commanders’ preseason opener against Miami. On the drive, the guys get into the Jayden Daniels vs. LSU No. 5 drama, debate whether Stefon Diggs should be wearing Joe Theismann’s No. 7, and break down what Diggs means for a crowded Washington wide receiver room. Then it’s time for a Depth Check on the defense — Sonny Styles, the new additions, the secondary, and whether this unit can make a real jump in 2026. They also react to the loss of Laremy Tunsil, hand out their NFC East Beast & Least awards for the offseason, talk John Harbaugh and the Giants, Cowboys and Eagles moves, Brandon Aiyuk, Tony Romo, Ted Lasso, NFL franchise values, new stadium expectations… and eventually find themselves stuck in game-day traffic trying to get into the stadium. This is exactly what Command the Commute was built for — talking about the game while going to the game. Buckle up. Football’s back. #CommandTheCommute #WashingtonCommanders #RaiseHail Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
Jul 22

Commanders Camp Is Coming

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Mike are back in the home office for one final offseason episode before Command the Commute returns to the road. The guys toast one year of the podcast, break down the newly released Commanders uniform schedule, look ahead to training camp and the preseason opener against Miami, and begin planning their first game-day trip of Season 2. They also discuss the latest stadium updates, the proposed “Washington Wall,” and John Riggins’ No. 44 jersey retirement. In this episode’s Depth Check, Bob and Mike take a closer look at the offensive line and why the health of Laremy Tunsil, Josh Conerly Jr., Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul and Nick Allegretti could be critical to protecting Jayden Daniels. Plus, the Brandon Aiyuk saga appears to be over, RG3 keeps talking, the guys react to NFC East win totals, revisit listener comments, ask for fantasy football advice and close things out with the usual fourth-quarter mix of movies, television and completely random conversations. Hail to the Commanders. Hail to the Redskins. Hail to Command the Commute. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
Jun 11

TAKING SHAPE

Send us Fan Mail Command the Commute is back and the Commanders are “Taking Shape” as Bob and Mike break down what the 2026 Washington Commanders are starting to become. This episode kicks off with the debut of Instant Replay, where the guys correct last episode’s questionable takes, including preseason ticket prices, Jahan Dotson, Antonio Williams vs. Jaylin Lane, Ravens bandwagon slander, and some highly suspicious math. Then it’s into the full Brandon Aiyuk saga: why he’s linked to Washington, the Jayden Daniels connection, the 49ers drama, the contract situation, injury questions, and whether the Commanders should actually make a move. The main event is this week’s Depth Check on the running back room. Bob and Mike break down Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, Jeremy McNichols, Kaytron Allen, and Robert Henry Jr., while asking if Washington could build its own version of Detroit’s Gibbs/Montgomery backfield. Plus: Dutton Ranch, Mike’s movie reviews, UFC at the White House, Travis Pastrana, National Anthem game rumors, jersey talk, and plenty of offseason chaos. Hail to the Redskins! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
May 24

The Road Ahead

Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule is officially out, and Bob and Mike are breaking down the road ahead. From opening the season with back-to-back NFC East road games against the Eagles and Cowboys, to the home opener against the defending champion Seahawks, the London matchup with the Colts, primetime games, the early bye week, and the stretch that could define Dan Quinn’s season — the guys give their first reactions and early win-loss predictions. Then it’s time to talk wide receivers. Do the Commanders already have enough behind Terry McLaurin, or do they still need to make a move? Bob and Mike discuss the current WR room, possible free agent and trade options like Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, Keenan Allen, Brandon Aiyuk, and A.J. Brown, plus where guys like Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, and Jaylin Lane fit into the depth chart. The episode also introduces a new recurring segment: Depth Check, where the guys take a closer look at one position group each episode. This week, it’s the Commanders wide receivers. Plus: Jayden Daniels’ offseason leadership, OTAs and minicamp dates, Orioles loyalty, NASCAR talk, Giants injury news, Ravens fan slander, and a tribute to Washington football legend Taylor Heinicke after his retirement. Talking about the game, going to the game — this is Command the Commute. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr
Apr 27

WE’RE ON THE CLOCK

Send us Fan Mail The clock is ticking… and Season 2 is officially ON. Bob and Mike are back in the home office to launch Season 2 of Command the Commute with a full-throttle breakdown of the Commanders’ offseason. The NFL Draft is in the books, and the guys are diving into every pick—starting with the monster at #7, Sonny Styles. Is he the playmaking defensive weapon Washington has been missing? The boys are fired up, cautiously optimistic, and already talking positionless defense. Then it’s on to free agency, where the Commanders didn’t chase flashy headlines—they plugged holes. Leo Chenal brings violence, juice, and attitude to the middle of the defense. Odafe Oweh, Amik Robertson, Chig Okonkwo, Rashad White, Jerome Ford, and more get the full CTC treatment as Bob and Mike sort through who fits, who sticks, and who could be gone by roster cuts. Of course, no Commanders offseason is complete without a uniform debate. The new burgundy, white, and black sets are here—and they might be the closest thing yet to the old-school Redskins look. So naturally, the guys go there: could the logo come back? Could the name ever return? And is the new stadium timeline the real deadline? Plus: NFL offseason drama, Dan Quinn’s warming seat, next year’s NFL Draft coming to DC, WrestleMania disappointment, Ravens uniform slander, and what’s ahead for Season 2. New season. New roster. Same two maniacs on the mic. We’re on the clock. Let’s ride. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/commandthecommute?igsh=ODFmNTYxdHBtMDJq&utm_source=qr

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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.

Creator

Bob Bechtel & Michael Burger
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

35
Rating

Explicit
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