Mitchell began his media career in 2003 after a 13-year career in the NFL. He previously hosted the “Brian Mitchell Show” on now sister station 980 The Team (WTEM-AM), and is an analyst on NBC Sports Washington’s Washington Football Team pre-game and post-game coverage. Finlay has been NBC Sports’ Washington Football Team beat reporter since 2016 and will continue that role while adding hosting duties to the Fan.
The BMitch & Finlay podcast is an absolute gem in the world of sports talk. It brings together two charismatic and knowledgeable individuals who have a great chemistry on air. Each episode is filled with laughter, entertainment, and insightful sports analysis. This dynamic duo is truly a perfect pairing that keeps listeners engaged and entertained throughout the entire show.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the balance between sports talk and entertainment. BMitch and Finlay seamlessly blend their expertise in sports with humor and engaging storytelling. They have a knack for making even the most mundane topics interesting and enjoyable. The show is not just about stats and analysis; it's about creating an entertaining listening experience that keeps fans coming back for more.
Another standout feature of this podcast is the quality of their interviews. BMitch and Finlay have a great ability to get high-profile guests on their show, ranging from athletes to coaches to analysts. Their interviews are always engaging, insightful, and provide listeners with unique perspectives from the world of sports. It's evident that they put effort into researching their guests and asking meaningful questions that go beyond surface-level discussions.
While there are countless positives about this podcast, one minor drawback could be the occasional appearance of Pete Haley on the show. Some listeners find his contributions to be lacking in substance and knowledge about sports. However, this is merely a small hiccup in an otherwise exceptional podcast.
In conclusion, The BMitch & Finlay podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan looking for a perfect blend of informative analysis and entertaining banter. BMitch's charisma combined with Finlay's expertise creates a truly enjoyable listening experience that will have you laughing out loud while staying informed on all things sports-related. This show sets the bar high for other sports podcasts, showing them how it's truly done. Keep up the fantastic work!

This week's Best Interviews: Mark Schlereth explains why the Commanders can't be a winning team with Brandon Aiyuk; Andrew Brandt breaks down the Brendan Sorsby drama from an NFL front office perspective; Tim Bontemps recaps the NBA Finals and looks ahead to Washingon's draft; and, Evan Washburn looks at the Commanders' offense for 2026!

The NBA Draft is next week, and as the Peterson vs. Dybantsa vs. the field talk heats up, so too has another big piece of Wizards news: Trae Young has opted out of his deal! We discuss that move, Trae's future, and how it affects the draft strategy (if at all) in this week's Best of Wizards!

The Nats will play their 81st game of the season next week, and they're still hovering around .500! In this week's Best of Nationals, we look at their consistent play, James Wood getting no All-Star love, the potential of a CJ Abrams trade, and how much credit Mike Rizzo deserves for this year's run.

Commanders minicamp has ended, and with it, the team's offseason activities – and now, we've got a month and change off before training camp kicks off the 2026 season! We wrap up all the camp storylines and look at what may happen in the next few weeks in this week's Best of Commanders!

On this week's Best of BMitch & Finlay: The Commanders plan to run the ball more in 2026; Andrew Brandt explains the Brandon Sorsby situation from an NFL Front Office perspective; The AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson discussion heats up; Could the Wizards re-sign and then trade Trae Young?; and, JP & BMitch reveal what they learned from Commanders minicamp!

Full Show 6/19/26 with Doc Walker and Denton Day filling in for BMitch & Finlay talking about the Commanders, the Wizards draft, World Cup, US Open and the Nationals

Hour 1: Doc Walker and Denton Day are in for BMitch & Finlay for Juneteenth / Lou Holder reports on the Commanders mandatory minicamp / Team USA gets ready to face off against Australia today in the World Cup

Hour 2 - Washington Bullets champion Keven Grevey talks about the Wizards draft and the Knicks win / The US Open is a tough tournament for even the best in the world / How much will the Commanders improve next season?

Hour 3 - How long can the Nationals keep their heads above .500? / What are the Wizards going to do with their #1 pick? / The difference between good and great players in the NBA playoffs

Hour 4 - Doc needs someone with explosiveness on the Commanders roster next season / Christian Pulisic is out for today's Team USA matchup against Australia / There may not be a lot of teams that want Anthony Davis right now

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features the guys live from Collars & Co. to discuss the latest around the DMV.

Hour 1 of BMitch & Finlay features a full reaction to the Trae Young news from last night.

Hour 2 of BMitch & Finlay features an interview with Tony Massenburg and the guys reacting to what they saw at Commanders mini camp.

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features a full hour of Commanders talk.

Hour 4 of BMitch & Finlay features bleep you Thursday and an interview with Peter Rosenberg.

Peter Rosenberg recaps being at the Knicks' Championship parade.

Listeners call in to rant about things they are mad about.

Josh Conerly looking powerful, Chig Okonkwo's presence, and more takeaways from Commanders minicamp.

JP runs through his notes from minicamp and the crop of players that stood out.

Tony Massenburg joins the program to preview the Wizards draft.

JP and BMitch give out their takeaways from Washington's week of practices.

Could a new contract open up more trade avenues for Young?

Trae Young has opted out of his player option for this season. What does that mean for the Wizards?

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features the guys hype about the Nationals hot streak and some Commanders headlines.

Hour 2 of BMitch & Finlay features an interview with Dan Kolko and the guys talking NBA Draft with callers.

Plenty of young players and fringe roster candidates have a huge opportunity in the coming days.

The debate over the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft has gone from an ember to a raging fire.

Dan Kolko joins the show to discuss why Washington is playing such good baseball.

Hour 1 of BMitch & Finlay features JP, BMitch, and some callers reflecting on the Nationals hot streak.

Callers can't get enough of the Washington Nationals right now.

Can this team actually make the playoffs?

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features plenty of Commanders Minicamp and Wizards No. 1 pick/trade talk. Plus, Andrew Brandt and Mike Florio go in-depth in the situation of Brandon Sorsby entering the Supplemental NFL Draft!

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features an interview with Chase Hughes and Dan Quinn speaking to the media in Ashburn.

Hour 4 of BMitch & Finlay features an interview with Mike Florio and the latest edition of GOATs.

The guys debate the greatest NFL Supplemental draft picks.

Mike Florio describes what the NFL might do in terms of a suspension when Brendan Sorsby enters the league and if Brandon Aiyuk could face punishment for the warrant out for his arrest.

Chase Hughes joins the show to preview the NBA Draft with just a week to go!

Hour 2 of BMitch & Finlay features the guys discussing the latest Commanders news and an interview with Andrew Brandt.

Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss Brendan Sorsby's decision to move to the NFL.

Jayden Daniels in the new offense, a kicker competition, and the rookies balling out. Plenty is happening in Ashburn.

Hour 1 of BMitch & Finlay features JP, BMitch, and some callers debating whether the Wizards should trade Trae Young, what Washington should do with the No. 1 pick, and reacting to the Nationals winning again.