The Line Change with Mike Callow
Need a show to catch you up on today’s biggest sports stories in the DMV? Look no further than The Line Change with Mike Callow! Mike will take you through the day’s storylines AND get you set for each night’s action with every team in the DMV – plus pregame and postgame Caps chatter before each game and after each game day. Into gambling? Mike will also give you 5 picks every night heading into that night’s action. Mike was born and raised in the DMV and uses his unique perspective and extensive knowledge of the Commanders, Caps, Wizards, Nats and Orioles to bring you a viewpoint you can’t get anywhere else. The Line Change – on live every single day from 3p-5p on 630AM in DC, the ESPN 630 app, sportscapitoldc.com and wherever you get your podcasts following the show.
Episodes
Mike is back in studio after his US Open assignment! Dan Quinn's Monday presser starts the show, followed up by his reaction to the game and unpacking the good, bad and ugly. (20:05) Then, Mike unpacks all of Week1 with some shocking results to kick the season off. (44:05)
The Line Change: 3:00pm-5:00pm EST
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Adam Peters and Dan Quinn spoke to the media for their pre-regular season presser to unpack Training Camp - they're not worried about the thinning out of the OL or CBs as much as the fanbase is!
Plus, another Metro stop at RFK 2.0? Mike says it makes ZERO sense. He also takes a look at the ESPN top 100 NFL player predictions and more!
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Mike reacts to the Commanders preseason match up in Detroit from over the weekend: JD5 only playing 3 snaps, the OL, the defense and more!
(46:37) A look at the branding of the team as well with the new offerings in the team store.
NFL @ 4: Dae'quan Wright has opened up Pandora's box: what has happened to the football landscape?! Plus: more on the Commanders, and a look at a piece on Dan Snyder's recluse.
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Mike gets you set for preseason game number 2 tomorrow as the Commanders take on the Lions. Plus, what Terry McLaurin had to say about JD5 in camp thus far. Also: where does Washington line up position by position in the NFL?
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Mike begins the show reacting to the latest injury news on the Commanders, then jumps into Dan Quinn's press conference. This is not a repeat of yesterday: ESPN is adding McAfee yet again to the line up. Plus - the outlook of the Commanders long term, and bold QB predictions.
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Mike starts the show talking about the latest Commanders injuries as it seems the team is going through it a bit. Sonny Style an Josh Conerly with the media as well. Plus, there's going to be more Pat McAfee, what is the worldwide leader doing? Also, the beginnings of a major scandal with the Dodgers.
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Mike starts the show talking Commanders as the QB reps were worth paying attention to today, plus Jayden Daniels on what he learned from last year and running David Blough's offense.
(23:24) CJ Abrams moving to 2nd base has some push and pull from both the Nats front office AND CJ himself.
(32:17) What's going on with the Buss family and the Lakers?
(44:22) NFL @ 4: Roger Goodell is once again pushing the NFL in Europe.
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Mike is back for a sprint of a show before Tony and O's baseball today: Who were the winners and losers for Commanders/Dolphins, his thoughts on Jayden Daniels and the #5 LSU controversy, plus the kicking competition is over.
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Mike starts the show talking Commanders as they get set to take on the Dolphins in a joint practice.
(19:57) Dan Quinn's presser with the media as the Commanders get set for tomorrow.
(35:19) The Commanders have named their constructors for their new stadium, plus a Bills stadium update.
(43:53) NFL @ 4: Kyler Murray ahs been named the Vikings starter, is JJ McCarthy toast?
(59:18) Daronte Jones' presser with the media as he gets s...
Mike starts the show talking about the Laremy Tunsil injury. Where do the Commanders go from here? Are there multiple solutions? And just how much do the Commanders chances drop.
(20:58) David Blough spoke with the media today, addressing the loss of Tunsil - but adding Diggs as well.
(33:00) The Bills soft opened their stadium this weekend and there are some red flags.
(44:12) NFL @ 4: Dan Quinn’s presser and more thoughts o...
Mike starts the show talking Commanders as Stefon Diggs got his first work with the Commanders in today. How he looked, where he lined up, and how a crowded WR room settles out now.
(22:42) Diggs' press conference with the media: the DMV native crushed his first presser.
(37:07) Looking at Diggs coming home - and how Adam Peters' 2026 offseason was a masterclass.
(45:07) NFL @ 4: Stefon Diggs is now paired with Terry McLaurin - is ...
Mike and Darian spend the show talking about the Commanders signing Stefon Diggs: What does the WR room look like? Comparing this offense to 2024, and so much more! What does Brandon Aiyuk think of this?
(46:34) Ahead of the UFL showcase, Defenders head coach Shannon Harris joins the show - plus Coach was at Commanders and Ravens Training Camp this week!
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Mike starts the show talking baseball as both the Nats and Orioles had sell days yesterday, but the over arching feeling SHOULD be the opposite for each fan base.
(27:21) Commanders training camp rolls on, and someone shined today in the WR group.
(35:35) More on camp today and what Jeremy Fowler is hearing.
(43:14) NFL @ 4: There were 2 big extensions tossed out today, who's next?
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Mike starts the show talking about the MLB trade deadline as the Dodgers continue to be the evil empire - but it's not their fault they play the game this way. Plus major Nats and Orioles trades.
(27:12) More reaction to the Orioles trading Adley Rustchmann
(32:39) Aaron Rodgers is puffing out his chest.
(41:07) NFL @ 4: Dan Quinn on the padded practice and a review of today.
(59:37) Chig Okonkwo and Odafe Oweh speak to the media.
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Mike is back and runs through everything Commanders: the early storylines, the new mantra from Dan Quinn - along with sound from Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Quinn and Sonny Styles!
The Line Change: 3:00pm-5:00pm EST
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Mike starts the show talking about Max Scherzer's return last night and Nats fans showing their appreciation. Then, Mike jumps into Commanders Training Camp: What are his top stories/players/positions to watch?
(26:08) The Kyle Shanahan crash still has some question marks - one of them answered mid segment - what can we learn from it?
(36:01) The Orioles are listening to offers for some major names - is a teardown coming?
(44:11) N...
Mike starts the show talking Nats as they made a trade to shore up their starting pitching and some faith has been restored as to where the organization has gone and is going.
(22:44) The Commanders had to fire a coach today, and there’s a few takeaways.
(32:22) Brandon Aiyuk once again can’t kep his mouth shut, and can’t get his career back on track.
(43:14) NFL @ 4: The week of most training camps starting up is...
Mike starts the show talking about LeBron James signing on with the 76ers, what it means for Philly as a whole and signing on for a cheap contract. Then Mike jumps into the Commanders as rookies report today, but there's also a Brandon Aiyuk update as well.
The Line Change: 3:00pm-5:00pm EST
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Mike starts the show talking Commanders and starts to ask: who could be a surprise cut or trade this year? Adam Peters’ is good for 1 each training camp.
(14:18) The Panthers announced heavy renovations for their stadium - Mike thinks this should - and could - be the norm moving forward.
(32:01) Stephen A has actually acknowledged that the NHL is a better product than the NBA.
(42:40) NFL @ 4: Rich Eisen’s 4 downs on th...
Mike starts the show reacting to Manti Te'o's prediciotn on JD5 - and makes the case of why the 7/7.5 Win/Loss prediction is low.
(20:51) Could the NCAA Football videogame revolt lead to any more changes in sports?
(36:21) ESPN had more layoffs yesterday, and one was particularly brutal.
(45:08) NFL @ 4: The Grass vs turf debate rages on.
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