Shut Your Face is a weekly sports talk show brought to you by Bernhard "Bee" Samuel, Sumesh Pandit, and Nilesh Chopde. It's your lunch-table sports debates bundled into a weekly, 30-40 minute podcast. You'll hear us spend most of our time talking about the Washington Redskins, Wizards, and everythin…
The schedule is out. The Commanders have 6 primetime games and 8 stand-alone games. How the tide has turned from last year. This week we discuss the schedule then talk about the Commanders draft picks. We finish this week talking about the OKC-MIN and NYK-IND finals. Old-guard star power is not there but the matchups should still be fun._____________________________Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Tons of storylines in the NBA playoffs this year. The Western Conference is full of superstars and intrigue. This week we call out our favorite teams and the ones we're hating on. We then get into the NFL draft. Talking about special players and who we think the Commanders should be looking at late in round 1 or round 2._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Laremy Tunsil, Deebo Samuel, Javon Kinloaw… the Commanders are making moves! Adams Peters is clearly putting meat to the bones of what was an overachieving, yet up-and-coming team. This week we breakdown the moves and talk about what the biggest need still is for the team heading into the draft._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Well it happened… the rival Eagles won the Super Bowl. This week we break down the game, talk about the implications of the GOAT conversation for Mahomes, and see how this result changes the Commanders' approach in 2025._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
A repeat Super Bowl that very few fans wanted to see. The Chiefs and Eagles face off this week. It's a potential legacy defining game for Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. The Eagles come in with the most talent across the board. After Super Bowl talk we turn our sights on some players in the NFL the Commanders could courting for a trade in Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp. We end talking about the blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The storybook season comes to a close. The Commanders lose in pretty embarrassing fashion to the Eagles. Tough way to end the season but a lot to love about what we have in Washington. This week we discuss the game, recap the season, and look forward to what Adam Peters and Dan Quinn can put together next year._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The Magic continues for another week! The Commanders played one of their best games of the season in the biggest moment, knocking off the #1 seeded Detroit Lions in Detroit. Defense generated turnovers, offense was humming, Jayden was Jayden. Here we are for a chance at the SUPER BOWL! This week we discuss the game and look forward to a 3rd meeting with Philadelphia. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
In a season where expectations were low, the Washington Commanders are going to finish among the Top 8 teams in the NFL! This team, this brotherhood, this Quarterback is going to compete for years to come. It's a great feeling coming out of the Tampa Bay playoff win, this week we discuss Jayden's performance and look forward to the matchup against one of the Top 3 best teams in the NFL next week._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Your Washington Commanders are going to the PLAYOFFS! It was the Jayden Daniels show in the 2nd half and overtime. He willed this team into a thrilling win. This week we discuss the game, Jayden's performance and the prospects of the playoffs._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Game of the year! Had to have it and Jayden delivered. Philly played without Jalen Hurts but the offense stole for Washington still showed up against the #1 defense in the NFL. This win puts the Commanders in the driver's seat for a playoff spot. This week we talk about the game and look ahead at a huge showdown against the Falcons on SNF._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
How do you react to that? The Commanders get out of New Orleans with a win. This team was coming off a bye and playing against back up QBs with the Saints and still the game came to the very end. A win is a win but if this team is going to contend they have to finish games. This week we discuss the game and look at the current playoff picture._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Finally, the offense is back! 42 points against the Titans was much needed for the Commanders. The team is 8-5 and back in the thick of things for a Wild Card spot. A bye week is upon us so it's time to heal up and look to make one final push for the playoffs. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
n the craziest game we have witnessed, the Commanders somehow lose to the lowly Cowboys. As disappointing and embarrassing as a loss can come the Commanders now find themselves in the thick of the playoff bubble. This week we have a therapy session and look forward to what this team needs to do to get things back on track._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Tough one in a hard fought game against the Steelers. Had the game up 27-21 until a deep touchdown pass from Russell Wilson on 3rd and 9. Then one inch away from a first down to keep a game-winning drive alive. The loss takes the Commanders to 7-3 on the season and coming up on the biggest game of the year against the Eagles. They have reinforcements coming but may have to wait one more week._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
It's an away win against the division rival Giants. We take it but it wasn't clean. Defense still not trustworthy and offense plays well. This week we discuss if Adam Peters and the Commanders need to make a move by the deadline. Big game on tap against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will give us a chance to see who this team is against a good team coming off a bye week. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
UN-BE-LIEVABLE! A magical moment for what could be a magical season. Jayden Daniels to Noah Brown with the 52-yd Hail Mary to beat the Chicago Bears. Doesn't get much better than that. This week we talk about where we all were when the moment happened. We breakdown the game and then talk about whether this team should still be aggressive in the trade market despite continuing to win._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Taking care of business was the name of the game in Week 7. Carolina may be the worst team in the NFL but this is a different Commanders team and they dominated from start to finish against a team they were supposed to dominate. A 40-7 smashing without Jayden Daniels. This week we discuss the game and spend the majority of the time talking about whether to play Jayden against Chicago in Week 8 or sit him for the future. We also end the podcast discussing some NBA as the season kicks off this week._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Tough one to lose in the Battle of the Beltway. The Commanders defense let the team down. Jayden showed up once again and that's what you love to see. This week we discuss the abysmal defense, Jayden's progression and we spend some time discussing rookie QBs and whether they should be starting in year 1 at all._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Blowout at home. Normally the Commanders would be on the receiving end of a blowout. Not this year. The offense and defense showed out for the home crowd. Through 5 games the team is 4-1 and starting to build some momentum. This week we discuss if it's time to start raising the expectations or wait and see._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Back to back weeks of top-notch offensive football. This time the defense shows up. The hype train is building steam. This week we discuss the game in Arizona and try our best to be cautiously optimistic. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
As good as it gets! No one saw this coming! Jayden with the performance of a lifetime and Terry McLaurin arrives on the scene. Washington has put their name on the map after a huge road, Monday Night Football win against the Bengals. This week we discuss the game and try our best to temper expectations despite the impressive win._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Win is a win? 7 field goals vs. 3 touchdowns to win the game. Only time in NFL history that has happened. This week we discuss a similar Jayden Daniels performance to Week 1. The team won, but it's hard to feel much better than we did after Week 1._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Not very good. The team gets blown out against the Bucs in Week 1. Bad performances on offense, defense and special teams. Not a time to panic but hard to find the silver lining. This week we discuss the game and what the team needs to do to get to .500 next week. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
It's a fresh start for the Washington Commanders. New Owner, GM, Coach, players… even stadium name. This is a tough year to predict how it will go in for Washington but we dive into our predictions this week. We end the show talking about the NFL landscape and early Super Bowl predictions. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Here we are. We made it. Less than a month away from football! Lot of hope in Washington as the season starts. We got our first look at Jayden Daniels. This week we talk about the game and also discuss our most important Commanders players for 2024. We spend the second half talking about the Gold medal winning Team USA men's basketball team and debate who would win between them and the Dream Team._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The 2024 NBA Champions are the Boston Celtics. This week we discuss how they had a historically easy path to the championship while also dominating competition along the way. We compare the team with past champions and Jaylen Brown vs. many stars in the league. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
It's the #5 seed Dallas Mavericks versus the #1 seed Boston Celtics for the championship. Luka Doncic has a chance to put himself at the top of the league. Tatum has a chance to finally get over the hump. This week we discuss the NBA Finals and who the Top 10 players in the league are as we close out the NBA season._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Jayden Daniels it is! The Commanders selected 9 players in the NFL draft and none bigger than their new QB Jayden Daniels. This week we discuss the picks and how we are feeling about the Commanders this season. We spend the last part of the podcast discussing the NBA playoffs thus far and the stars that are emerging._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
It's draft week! We spend a full 2 hours this week talking about the most important draft in Commanders history. QB is likely the pick and there are two guys that are in the conversation. This week we discuss if it's Drake or Jayden for the Commanders._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Call it a dynasty! The Chiefs took care of business in Vegas. They now have 3 Super Bowl wins in just 4 years. This week is all about recapping the Super Bowl. It was a legacy defining game for Mahomes. We talk about his claim for the GOAT and whether this loss impacts our view of Brock Purdy going forward._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The Dan Quinn era begins! This week we unpack everything that transpired with the Dan Quinn hiring and share our thoughts on the direction of the team. We talk about Kliff Kingsbury as an OC and how the QB they choose will make or break this coaching experiment. We wrap up the episode previewing the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and 49ers._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The Conference Finals are set. San Fran vs. Detroit. Baltimore vs. Kansas City. This week we discuss the Divisional Round games. Mahomes magic, Lions keeping it rolling and the Ravens dominating. Lots of storylines in the playoffs._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The next best thing to the Commanders winning is the Cowboys losing... and boy did they lose. In embarrassing fashion the Cowboys lost at home to the Green Bay Packers. This week we discuss the game and where the Cowboys go from here. We spend sometime preview the upcoming Divisional Round games as well as talk a little about Ben Johnson vs. Bobby Slowik for the Commanders Head Coaching job. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
4-13…not very good. The Commanders were the 2nd worst team in the league in 2023. Ron Rivera was fired today as a result. With that, the future is bright. The GM search is on, Coach search to follow then the Quarterback. This week we discuss what else the Commanders are carrying over from the 2023 roster to next year. We spend time talking through some GM and Coaching options and finish with a round-up on the upcoming Wildcard Playoff round._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Another loss. Just what we wanted. The Commanders saw the stars align as they now sit at pick #2 in the 2024 NFL draft. Things could change next week but this is where you want to be if you're Josh Harris and the new regime. This week we discuss the rookie QBs and which coaching vacancies around the league the team will be competing with to land the next big head coach. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
It's the same story all over again. Bad defense, bad offense, bad coaching. The season is all down to how Sam Howell looks from here on out and this week was one of his worst. This week we discuss the fluid situation that is the Sam Howell debate. We spend half the pod talking about the in-season tournament in the NBA and how the Lakers have been celebrating it. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The Commanders are putting together one of their worst seasons. They've had their moments but over the last three weeks they are showing their true colors. This team is bad. This week we discuss what we saw from the game, what we think of Sam Howell as now, and how good really is Terry McLaurin?_____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
In the biggest game of the season we got the typical 2023 Commanders performance, good offense with bad defense. Hard not to make this game (and the rest of the season) all about Sam Howell and his development. Howell showed at the end of this game that he is capable of developing. If the team has any hope this year it'll start this week against New York._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Always tough to win against Belichick. The Commanders go to 4-5 on the season after a great performance by Sam Howell. The defense came alive a bit but more importantly they got the win and it keeps them in the thick of things for the 7th seed. This week we discuss it all and look forward to a pivotal matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
You never know what you're going to get with the 2023 Commanders. A competitive game with 31 points put up by the Commanders offense but still they come away with a loss. This week we discuss the crossroads that Ron Rivera and Josh Harris are in with whether to trade away assets or let it ride for a chance at the playoffs in 2023._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Pathetic display by the offense in a game the Commanders really needed to take on the road. This week we talk about the fallout from the loss to the Giants. Would we blame ownership for not moving on from Ron midseason? Should the Commanders consider selling off assets if they lose to Philly this week? We end the show talking a little NBA as we prepare for the start of the season on Tuesday. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Back to .500 after a well-played game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The Commanders defense finally showed some promise. This week we discuss the game and start looking forward towards the next couple games for the team._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
Officially back down to earth. The Commanders took one in the chin against a Super Bowl contending Buffalo Bills team. Sam Howell was really bad and the rest of the team wasn't great either. This week we discuss the Commanders blowout loss and where to go from here with a relatively soft schedule after Week 4. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
What seemed like one of those “burn the tape” games turned out to be one of the great comebacks in franchise history. As rollercoaster of a game as can be. This week we discuss Sam Howell's first road victory. The Commanders showed what they are capable of on both offense and defense. We look forward to next weeks big test at home against Buffalo._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
We got the win! That may be the most important thing but the Commanders offense did not impress. This week we talk about the struggles on offense and the joys of the defense in their Week 1 win against the Arizona Cardinals. We go around the NFL to talk about the Cowboys and other storylines from Week 1._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
There is hope back in Washington. Success may not come immediately but things are looking bright. This week we preview the season. Expectations for this team are all across the board with the pod members. We also discuss some major NFL storylines as the season kicks off in less than 10 days! _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayCCheck out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
A day we never thought would come, Dan Snyder has sold the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris! A new day in Washington has arrived. This week we discuss the expectations we have on Josh Harris and when the Commanders need to start competing. We also preview the offensive side of the ball and how we look for 2023._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
A ton has happened since the last time we talked. This week we discuss the Nuggets and Heat finals. Where does Nikola Jokic rank among current stars after winning his first championship? We also discuss whether he has cemented himself among the Top 20 all-time players and Top 5 Centers. We end the show talking a little about the Commanders picking Emmanuel Forbes with their 1st round pick._____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
It's been a while. We're back this week to talk about the NBA playoffs. It has the makings of a fantastic playoffs. Lots of superstars and storylines in this one. We discuss the playoffs, our picks, and who we're rooting for. We talk a little Commanders ownership and draft at the end. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
The Kansas City Chiefs are the winners of Super Bowl 57! Mahomes now has 2 Super Bowl rings. Let the GOAT conversations begin. This week we discuss the game, Mahomes's legacy and what this means for the Commanders next year. We also spend quite a bit of time unpacking the KD and Kyrie trades and how we think things will shake out in the NBA this season. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc
This week we talk about the AFC and NFC Championship games. The Chiefs win in dramatic fashion and the Eagles dominate a quarterback-less 49ers team. It's the two best teams in the AFC and NFC that meet in Super Bowl 57, we preview the Super Bowl this week. _____________________________ Intro & Outro: "Fast Life" (Shut Your Face Theme Song) by SanjayC Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/sanjayc