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!

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features a full recap of Commanders joint practice and plenty of roster talk as Commanders preseason kicks off on Friday.

00:00 Ross Tucker On His Promotion & Why Commanders Can Bounce Back From Tunsil Injury 20:00 Commanders Are Ranked No. 29 In Power Rankings. Is That Too Low? 26:00 Do YOU Think Commanders Are Too Low In Rankings?

00:00 Jayden Daniels Speaks To Media After Practice 20:00 Commanders Were Clearly Better Team In Joint Practice 32:00 Heard It Here First

Callers let JP and BMitch know why the national media is fast ASLEEP on the Commanders this season.

JP and BMitch think the national media is still sleeping on the Washington Commanders.

Ross Tucker joins the show to discuss his promotion within the CBS play-by-play coverage and preview the Commanders offensive line without Laremy Tunsil and wide receivers with Stefon Diggs.

00:00 What Commanders Wide Receivers Are On The Roster Bubble? 21:00 Pat Leonard Previews Giants Season 32:00 Antonio Williams Talks About His First NFL Camp

JP sits down with Commanders rookie Antonio Williams to discuss his first training camp, Terry McLaurin's impact, and his excitement for playing with Jayden Daniels.

Pat Leonard joins the show to preview the Giants season and explain the impact from head coach John Harbaugh on training camp.

Are Van Jefferson, Dyami Brown, or Treylon Burks cut candidates? Is Luke McCaffrey's job safe? JP and BMitch debate how many wide receivers Washington will keep on the final roster.

00:00 Commanders Will Up The Intensity Today In Joint Practice 20:00 Should Stefon Diggs Be Able To Wear No. 7? 27:00 Do YOU Believe Stefon Diggs Should Be Allowed To Wear No. 7?

JP and BMitch Debate Whether Stefon Diggs Should Be Allowed To Wear Joe Theismann's iconic No. 7 jersey?

BMitch is looking forward to the intensity while JP is excited to see Sonny Styles check De'Von Achane.

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features the guys recapping the entire portion of pre-joint practice training camp and previewing what players have the most to prove this preseason, and which ones have already shown they deserve playing time in the regular season.

00:00 How Much Do You Expect Starters To Play In First Preseason Game? 24:00 Rasul Douglas Talks About His Role, What He Likes About Washington, 2026 Expectations 34:00 What Number Will Stefon Diggs Wear?

00:00 Rooster Had To Enter The Medical Tent At Training Camp 20:00 BMitch & JP Believe Trae Young's Contract Is Worth The Price 32:00 What Sports News Have We Missed During Camp?

00:00 RJ Choppy Previews Cowboys Season 21:00 Daronte Jones Speaks To Media At Training Camp 32:00 Kyler Murray Named Vikings Starting Quarterback.

00:00 JP, BMitch, and Callers On What Commanders Are Being Slept On At Camp 22:00 JP's Conversation With Rachaad White 31:00 Heard It Here First

JP sits down with Commanders running back Rachaad White at training camp to discuss his role heading into the season, his excitement to team up with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and how he has held the young running backs in the room.

JP, BMitch, the aquarium, and callers debate which Commanders are being too slept on entering the preseason.

Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones speaks to the media about the importance of communication and learning from mistakes now at training camp.

RJ Choppy joins the show to tell BMitch and JP why the front office and fans believe the Dallas Cowboys can go back to the Super Bowl now that the defense is vastly improved.

JP and BMitch are excited to watch Young and the youthful Wizards even if his contract isn't great...

A sprained ankle, a heat stroke, and a muddy butt. You have to hear this story to believe it...

With injuries piling up and the first preseason game on the horizon, will Dan Quinn risk any of his starters playing snaps against the Dolphins on Friday?

Hosts react to the news of star left tackle Laremy Tunsil requiring surgery for a torn triceps. The panel debates how head coach Dan Quinn will adjust the offensive line, whether Brandon Coleman can successfully step up, and the overall impact on quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features the guys reacting to the rough Laremy Tunsil injury and how it changes the outlook of the 2026 season.

00:00 JP and BMitch believe Tunsil injury is not the end of the world for Commanders 21:00 Callers debate whether Diggs arrival or Tunsil injury is a bigger deal for Washington

00:00 Jaylin Lane Is Confident In Game Heading Into Year 2 12:00 David Blough Speaks To Media 23:00 Kicker Battle Update! Both guys in a rough funk? 32:00 Fatman and Robert Henry Aren't Buying Enough Snacks

00:00 Mitch Tischler Previews Commanders Offensive & Defensive Line 20:00 Reacting to Adam Vinatieri's Insane Hall Of Fame Speech 30:00 Nationals Call Up Pitching Prospect

00:00 News Around The NFL With Mike Jones. Raiders Fighting, Mahomes Injury & Commanders line shakeup 22:00 Sonny Styles Continues Impressing JP and BMitch 33:00 Heard It Here First

Mike Jones joins the show to discuss all the latest news around the NFL including the health of Patrick Mahomes, the Commanders' plan to replace Laremy Tunsil, and a Raiders training camp fight.

JP and BMitch react to Adam Vinatieri's wild Hall of Fame speech.

Mitch Tischler joins the show to discuss why he has faith in Brandon Coleman to replace Laremy Tunsil and which prospects on the defensive line have impressed in camp.

Dyami Brown sits down with JP to express how happy he is to be back with the Commanders.

BMitch and JP think Washington is ready to hit another team after a week-plus of training camp. Game action will be good for Jake Moody and Drew Stevens too as they try to get out of a funk.

Jaylin Lane stops by the tent to discuss his different mindset heading into year two, the addition of Stefon Diggs, and his excitement heading into the season.

Callers are torn whether they should be more excited about Stefon Diggs coming to Washington or sad about the Laremy Tunsil injury.

JP and BMitch are concerned about the Tunsil injury, but they believe the Commanders depth can help keep Washington on track in 2026.

This week's Best Interviews: Tashan Reed says the Commanders are hitting their stride; Quan Martin checks in to discuss his first week of camp and what he's seing so far; Logan Paulsen breaks down what Stefon Diggs could bring to the Commanders; and, Diggs' HS coach, Bob Milloy, remembers the star WR as a prep stud and his journey back home to the DMV!

Pretty simple Best of Wizards this week: hear from The Junks, BMitch & Finlay, and Brian Geltzeiler on the possibility of an AD extension now that he's eligible, and then, The Junkies' reaction to talks of a new deal being tabled for now.

The Nats lost three of their best players at the trade deadline, then lost one of their All-Stars to injury just days later. In this week's Best of Nationals, we look at their long and short-term futures after the deadline, and wonder how worried we should be about James Wood's oblique injury and/or Connelly Early feeling forearm tightness.